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- Page 1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide Please also refer to : http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E/CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/ PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE 4-416-299-11(1) Table of contents Getting started Recording/Playback Advanced operations Editing Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder...
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Page 2: Read This First
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. - Page 3 URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
- Page 4 For customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800- 222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information...
- Page 5 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-PJ580VE Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
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Page 6: About Language Setting
About language setting The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures. Change the screen language before using the camcorder if necessary (p. 22). On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. -
Page 7: Learning More About The Camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide)
(“Handycam” User Guide) “Handycam” User Guide is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder. Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ Select your country or region. Search for the model name... -
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this first..................2 Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam”... - Page 9 Recording images with the selected image quality........40 Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode)..
- Page 10 Saving images with an external device Disc creation guide................59 The devices on which the created disc can be played back.
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Page 11: Parts And Controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/ CX270E HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/ PJ580E/PJ580VE HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE HDR-XR260E/XR260VE... - Page 12 Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/ PJ600E/PJ600VE) Lens (G lens) Flash (HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/ PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE)/Video light (HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/ PJ580E/PJ580VE) Built-in microphone Remote sensor/Infrared port (HDR- PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/ PJ600E/PJ600VE) Camera recording lamp (70) (HDR- CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/ PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording.
- Page 13 HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/ PJ600E/PJ600VE LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 23) If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. Speakers (HDR-CX570E/CX580E/ CX580VE/PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/ PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/ XR260VE) ...
- Page 14 HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/ XR260VE (View Images) button POWER button LIGHT (Video Light) button (39) (HDR- CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/ PJ580VE) PROJECTOR button (50) (HDR-PJ260E/ PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/ PJ600VE) MODE button (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp (27, 27) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.
- Page 15 HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/ XR260VE Power zoom lever (30) PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (18) Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (27) DC IN jack (18) A/V Remote Connector (47) Grip belt Built-in USB Cable (19) ...
- Page 16 Wireless Remote Commander (HDR- PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/ PJ600E/PJ600VE) The wireless remote commander is useful when you use the projector. DATA CODE button (70) Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260VE/ CX580VE/PJ260VE/PJ580VE/PJ600VE/ XR260VE) of the recorded images when you press this button during playback.
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Page 17: Getting Started
Getting started Supplied Items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) HDMI cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) The USB connection support cable is designed ... -
Page 18: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. ... -
Page 19: Charging The Battery Using Your Computer
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP- AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. -
Page 20: To Remove The Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Make the same connections as those for charging the battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged. -
Page 21: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. -
Page 22: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power You can also turn on the camcorder by pressing POWER (p. 14). Select the desired language, then select [Next]. Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next]. - Page 23 To turn off the power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 14). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle ().
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Page 24: Preparing The Recording Media
The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. HDR-CX250E/CX570E HDR-CX260E/ CX260VE/CX270E/ CX580E/CX580VE/ PJ260E/PJ260VE/ PJ580E/PJ580VE HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE/ XR260E/XR260VE Notes You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos. Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E/CX580E/ CX580VE/PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/ XR260VE) -
Page 25: Inserting A Memory Card
Inserting a memory card Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. - Page 26 SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Operation with all memory cards is not assured. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV ...
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Page 27: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX250E/CX570E: Memory card HDR-CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/ PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE: Internal recording media Recording movies Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the lamp. -
Page 28: Screen Indicators During Recording
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen. To display items on the LCD screen Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. - Page 29 Tracking focus (37) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (94) Tracking focus cancel button (37) Intelligent Auto button (38) Audio mode (69), Audio Level Display (69) Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S) ...
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Page 30: Zooming
Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. ... - Page 31 Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. You cannot change the zoom speed with the ...
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Page 32: Playback
Playback You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-CX260VE/CX580VE/PJ260VE/PJ580VE/PJ600VE/XR260VE). Open the LCD screen and press button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. You can enter the playback mode by ... -
Page 33: Playing Movies And Photos From A Map
To go back to the Event View screen Previous/next Change to the movie/ photo recording mode Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails. ” Notes To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external media periodically. ... - Page 34 Select the desired image When you use the map data for the first time A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data. You can use the map data by touching [Yes] on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement (p.
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Page 35: Operating Buttons While Playing
Operating buttons while playing Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few seconds. To display the items again, touch the LCD screen. While playing a movie Volume Delete Context To stop Previous To fast-reverse While viewing photos... - Page 36 (photo) Delete Context Previous As you repeat selecting times about 30 times about 60 times. Select during pause to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select To play back images with other devices You may not be able to play back normally images recorded on your camcorder with other devices. Also, ...
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Page 37: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations Recording people clearly Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically. Touch one of the faces targeted. The double-lined frame Release selection is displayed. -
Page 38: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)
record a music concert, set [Closer Voice] to [Off]. [Face Detection] (p. 68) Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) A photo is recorded automatically when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (p. 68). ([Dual Capture] is the default setting.) The camcorder is detecting a smile The camcorder is... -
Page 39: Recording Movies In Dim Places (Video Light)
Sound detection: The camcorder detects and suppresses the wind noise so that the voice of a person or the surrounding sound can be recorded clearly. (Auto Wind NR) To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select [Off]. To record images brighter than those recorded using the Intelligent Auto function ... -
Page 40: Recording Images With The Selected Image Quality
Recording images with the selected image quality Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode) You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. The recording time (p. 77) or the type of media device to which the images can be copied may change, depending on the recording mode selected. -
Page 41: Changing The Image Quality Of Photos
For the standard definition image quality (STD) movies [Standard ]: Standard quality, STD 9M (HQ) * HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/ PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE The default setting Standard image quality (STD) is fixed to this value. Frame Rate](p. 69) Recording standard definition image quality ... -
Page 42: Obtaining A Map Of The Current Location (Triangulating Priority Mode)
GPS triangulating status Searching for the satellites Triangulating Triangulating meters Images will be registered using the location information that was previously obtained. If you do not want to record location information [Setup] Select General Settings] [GPS Setting] [Off ]. Notes It may take a while before the camcorder starts ... -
Page 43: Checking The Triangulating Status
Checking the triangulating status The camcorder displays the status of the GPS signal reception when you are unable to obtain the triangulating information. Display your current location (p. 42). If your current location appears on the LCD screen, you do not need to continue this operation. -
Page 44: Enjoying A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)
Hints for better reception Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas. For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be received, refer to the “Handycam” User Guide. Rotate the LCD panel to direct the GPS antenna ... -
Page 45: Saving Highlight Playback In Hd Image Quality ( Scenario Save)
Playback scenes in standard definition image quality (STD) and share it (upload it to the web, etc.). You can change the settings for Highlight Playback. To change the settings for Highlight Playback You can change the Highlight Playback settings by selecting [Highlight Setting] on the screen after Highlight Playback has finished. -
Page 46: Converting The Data Format To Std Image Quality (Highlight Movie)
To play back a saved scenario [Playback Function] Select [ Scenario], select the desired scenario, and then select To erase a saved scenario, select [Erase All] while playing the scenario. Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie) You can convert the data format of Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenarios... -
Page 47: Playing Images On A Tv
Playing images on a Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Connecting to a non- Connecting to a high high definition 16:9 definition TV * (wide) or 4:3 TV HDMI Cable... -
Page 48: Enjoying 5.1Ch Surround Sound
well. Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 20). When movies are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD) even on a high definition TV. When you play back standard definition image ... - Page 49 “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD- compatible devices using an HDMI cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.
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Page 50: Using The Built-In Projector
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260E/ PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/ PJ600E/PJ600VE) You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector. Notes The LCD screen turns off while an image is being projected. Use the power zoom lever/ PHOTO button or wireless remote commander to operate the camcorder. - Page 51 Notes Be careful of the following operations or situations while using the projector. Make sure not to project images towards the eyes. Make sure not to touch the projector lens. The LCD screen and the projector lens ...
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Page 52: Editing
Editing Editing on your camcorder Notes Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to perform advanced editing operations, install the “Expanded Feature” for the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software. You cannot restore images once they are ... -
Page 53: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using , and then select A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the dividing point with more precision Notes A slight difference may occur from the point ... -
Page 54: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer
The built-in “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported with Mac computers. To import images from the camcorder to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Importing images Playback... -
Page 55: Preparing A Computer (Windows)
Preparing a computer (Windows) Step 1 Checking the computer system Microsoft Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista /Windows 7 SP1 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.) - Page 56 For details on “PlayMemories Home, ” select (“PlayMemories Home” Help Guide) on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page (http:// www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/). Notes Make sure to set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi] when you install the “PlayMemories Home” software.
- Page 57 To create a Blu-ray disc, the “BD Add-on Software” must be installed. Visit the following URL to install the software. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) ...
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Page 58: Starting The "Playmemories Home" Software
Installing software for a Mac For details on the software for Mac computers, refer to the following URL. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ You can access the URL noted above by clicking [FOR_MAC.URL] in [PMHOME] while your camcorder is connected to the computer. When you connect the camcorder to the computer, set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi]. -
Page 59: Saving Images With An External Device
Saving images with an external device Disc creation guide You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD). -
Page 60: The Devices On Which The Created Disc Can Be Played Back
The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. -
Page 61: Creating A Disc With The Dvd Writer Or Recorder
AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 20) Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Connect your camcorder and the “DVDirect Express”... -
Page 62: Creating A High Definition Image Quality (Hd) Disc With A Dvd Writer
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Use the built-in USB cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc., which is compatible with high definition image quality (HD) movies. -
Page 63: Your Camcorder
Connect your camcorder to the recording device with the A/V connecting cable. A/V Remote Connector * connecting cable A/V Remote Connector ** Input White Signal flow HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E/ CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ260E/PJ260VE/ PJ580E/PJ580VE HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. -
Page 64: Saving Images On An External Media Device
Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. The following functions will be available after you have saved your images on an external media device. - Page 65 Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices, go to the Sony support website in your country/region. The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows. However,...
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Page 66: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder Using menus The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 68 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 68 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 69 Playback Function (Items for playback) ... - Page 67 To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
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Page 68: Menu Lists
Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie ... Records movies. Photo ... Shoots photos. Smth Slw REC ... Records smooth slow-motion movies. Golf Shot ... Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance ... Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment. Spot Meter/Fcs ... -
Page 69: Playback Function
Microphone Closer Voice ... Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly. Blt-in Zoom Mic ... Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Auto Wind NR ... Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind noise. Audio Mode* ... - Page 70 Format ... Deletes and formats all data on the recording media. Repair Img. DB F..Repairs the image database file on the recording media (p. 74). File Number ... Sets how to assign the file number to photos. Playback Settings Data Code ...
- Page 71 HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/ XR260VE HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE HDR-CX260VE/CX580VE/PJ260VE/PJ580VE/PJ600VE/XR260VE HDR-CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/ PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE...
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Page 72: Others/Index
During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. See the “Handycam” User Guide (p. 7) for ... - Page 73 Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or (p. 27). Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media. You cannot make new recording during this period.
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Page 74: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E. -
Page 75: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos
The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The drop sensor function (p. 70) is activated, and has detected that the camcorder has been dropped. -
Page 76: Playing Time
HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE Continuous Battery pack recording time Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE Continuous Battery pack recording time Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 HDR-XR260E/XR260VE Continuous Battery pack recording time Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Each recording time is measured when the ... -
Page 77: Expected Recording Time Of Movies
HDR-XR260E/XR260VE Battery pack Image quality NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Expected recording time of movies Internal recording media (HDR- CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E/CX580E/ CX580VE/PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/ PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/ XR260VE) HDR-CX260E/CX260VE High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording time Recording mode HDR-CX260E HDR-CX260VE [50p Quality 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) - Page 78 Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode HDR-CX580E/ PJ580E 7 h 40 min [Standard (7 h 5 min) (5.1ch) 7 h 55 min [Standard (7 h 15 min) (2ch) HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording mode HDR-PJ260E...
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Page 79: Memory Card
Recording time Recording mode HDR-XR260E HDR-XR260VE [Long Time 66 h 40 min ] (2ch) (54 h 30 min) Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording time Recording mode HDR-XR260E HDR-XR260VE 38 h 40 min [Standard (35 h 30 min) (5.1ch) 39 h 50 min... -
Page 80: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos
The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions. Notes The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. -
Page 81: About Handling Of Your Camcorder
PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE: 6,016 3,384 dots/16:9 4,512 3,384 dots/4:3 4,224 2,376 dots/16:9 2,592 1,944 dots/4:3 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3 Capturing a photo from a movie: 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 360 dots/16:9 640 ... - Page 82 If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
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Page 83: When The Camcorder Is Connected To A Computer Or Accessories
LCD panel. The image data that has been recorded may be lost. Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/... -
Page 84: Lcd Screen
Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly. In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. LCD screen Do not apply excessive pressure on the LCD ... - Page 85 Never use a solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner; acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent; or a chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage the lens surface. On adjustment of the touch panel ([Calibration]) The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly.
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Page 86: Specifications
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours. Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX260E/CX260VE/ CX270E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ260E/ PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/ PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE) - Page 87 6 lx (lux) (in default setting, shutter speed 1/50 second) 3 lx (lux) ([Low Lux] is set to [On], shutter speed 1/25 second) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
- Page 88 General Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 A Average power consumption: During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness: HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E: HD: 2.6 W STD: 2.4 W HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/ PJ580VE: HD: 3.1 W STD: 2.9 W...
- Page 89 Corporation. C (‒4 °F to “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. “DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony ...
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Page 90: Products (Hdr-Cx260Ve/Cx580Ve/Pj260Ve/Pj580Ve/Pj600Ve/Xr260Ve)
License, you agree to be bound by the terms of this LICENSE. If you do not agree to the terms of this LICENSE, SONY is unwilling to license the SOFTWARE to you. In such event, the SOFTWARE will not be available and you may not use the SOFTWARE. - Page 91 (including but not limited to any map data, images, photographs, animation, video, audio, music, text and “applets”, incorporated into the SOFTWARE), and any copies of the SOFTWARE, are owned by SONY, licensors and suppliers to SONY and their respective affiliates (such licensors and suppliers to SONY, together with their respective affiliates, are hereinafter collectively referred to as “SONY’s Licensors”).
- Page 92 LICENSE, and such SOFTWARE delivered or otherwise furnished shall be marked and embedded the “Notice of Use” as designated by SONY and/or its affiliates and shall be treated in accordance with such notice. Copyright and trademark information 1993-2011 NAVTEQ...
- Page 93 The Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights reserved. Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland , Slovenia and Ukraine EuroGeographic France source: IGN 2009 - BD TOPO Germany Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden entnommen. Great Britain Contains Ordnance Survey data ...
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Page 94: Screen Indicators
Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings. See page 28 and 35 also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing. Center Left Bottom Left Indicator Meaning MENU button (66) Self-timer recording (68) GPS triangulating status (42) Video light Wide Mode (69) - Page 95 Flash (68)/Red Eye Reduction (68) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
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Page 96: Index
Index Symbols 5.1ch surround sound ...48 Active Interface Shoe ...12, 83 AVCHD recording disc ...6, 40 A/V connecting cable...47 Battery pack ...18 Beep ...23 “BRAVIA” Sync ...49 Built-in USB Cable ...19 Calibration ...85 Care ...81 Charging the battery pack ...18 Charging the battery pack using your computer ...19 Closer Voice ...37... - Page 97 Specifications ...86 Starting PlayMemories Home ...58 Summer Time ...22 Supplied Items ...17 Thumbnails ...33 Touch panel ...28 Tracking focus ...37 Triangulating ...42 Triangulating priority mode ...42 Tripod...15 Troubleshooting ...72 TV ...47 USB ...19, 55 USB Adaptor Cable ...64 USB Connect ...62 USB connection support cable ...17 VBR ...79...
- Page 100 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on 70% or more recycled paper. 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China...