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Sony Handycam HDR-PJ600 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 AVCHD H.-._ml htt p://www.so ny.net/ Progressive Printed on 70% or more recycled paper. 5"_ ¸" InfoLITHIUM MEMaRY 5TI[K ot ,nss@ Impreso en papel reciclado en un 70% o mils. IIIIII IIIIIIII © 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4416298110...
  • Page 2 Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refbr to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenew, r you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No.
  • Page 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block aW ventilation openings.
  • Page 4 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. © A Type B Type BF Type B3 'I?,pe C Type SE "I?,pe O Type (American (British Type) (British Type) (British'I?,pe) (CEEType) (CEEType) (Ocean Type) Type) The representatiw _supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart, Depend on an area, Diffbrent type of plug and supply voltage are used, Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used, For only the United States...
  • Page 5 Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Thailand C/BF Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala...
  • Page 6 • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a batteries to the collection and genuine Sony battery charger or a device that recycling location nearest you. can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small For more infbnnation children.
  • Page 7 Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-CX260V Model No.: HDR-XR260V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
  • Page 8 can r adiate radio f requency energy and, About language setting ifnot i nstalled and u sed inaccordance with the instructions, may c ause harmful • The on-screen displays in each local language interfk, rence toradio comnmnications. are used fbr illustrating the operating Howew, r,there isno guarantee that...
  • Page 9 • Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice. • In this manual, the internal memory (HDR- Access Sony support page. CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR PJ600/ http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ PJ600V/XR260V)
  • Page 10 Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Read this first ..................Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam"User Guide) ....Parts and controls ................Getting star'ted Supplied Items ..................Charging the battery pack ..............Charging the battery using your computer ........Charging the battery pack abroad...
  • Page 11 Recording images with the selected image quality ........Selecting the image quality ofmovies (Recording mode) ..... Changing the image quality ofphotos ..........Recording information onyour location (GPS) (HDR-CX260V/CXS80V/PJ26 PJ580V/PJ 600V/XR 260V) ................ Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode) ..
  • Page 12 Saving images with an exte_'nal 8evice Disc creation guide ................The devices on which the created disc can be played back ....Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder ........... Creating a disc with DVDirect Express ..........Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with...
  • Page 13 Parts and controls HDR-PJ600/PJ600V Figures in ( ) are reference pages. HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-XR260V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V [_ Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Lens (G lens) HDR-PJ260/PJ260V [_ Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) [_ Built-in microphone [_ Remote sensor/Infrared port (HDR- PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ6OOV) _] Camera recording lamp (69) (HDR-...
  • Page 14 [] LCD screen/Touch panel (23, 24) If you rotate the LCD pane] 180 degrees, you HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ can close the LCD pane] with the LCD screen PJ58OV/PJ6OO/PJ6OOV/XR26OV facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. [] Speakers (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/P J580V/PJ600/PJ600V/X R260V) [] Projector lens (49) (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/P J580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
  • Page 15 HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ RESET button PJ580V Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. [_ ,Q (headphones) jack (HDR-CX580W PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V) [_ %, (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) _] HDMI OUT jack (47) _(USB) jack (60, 63) [_] Speaker (HDR-CX250/CX260V) HDR-CX250/CX260V...
  • Page 16 HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ [] Built-in USB Cable (20) PJ580V [] Memory card access lamp (25) [] Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)). [] Memory card slot (25) [] BATT (battery) release lever (21) Tofasten thegripbelt...
  • Page 17 •To remove the l ens hood, turn t he s ecuring ring _] STOP button ofthe l ens hood inthe o pposite direction fl'om that of t he a rrm< DISPLAY button (28) • Remove the l ens hood when you o perate %Transmitter the c amcorder with t he s upplied...
  • Page 18 Getting started Supplied Items The nmnbers in ( ) are the supplied Lenshood (onlyfor HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ6OOV) (1) quantity Camco_er ACAdaptorU) WirelessRemoteCommander(onlyfor HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Powercord(Mainslead) (1) Rechargeable battery packNP-FV50 (I) HDMIcable (1) "OperatingGuide"(Thismanual)(I) • The "PlayMemories Home" (Lite Version) A/Vconnectingcable (1) sot}ware and "PlayMemories Home"...
  • Page 19 Charging the battery pack Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack. Battery pack Connect the AC Adaptor ((_) and HDR-PJ600/ the power cord (mains lead) ((_)) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). • The CHG (charge) lamp turns on. •...
  • Page 20 Turn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. To the wall outlet (wall socket) To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in Cable You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-UDIO USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately).
  • Page 21 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 tbr charging the battery pack. Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
  • Page 22 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 23 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your _"" camcorder and turn power • You can also turn on the camcorder pressing POWER (p. 15). Select the desired language, then Touch the button on the select [Next].
  • Page 24 To turn offthe power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 15). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ((!)), and then adjust the angle (_) 90 degrees (®).
  • Page 25 Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. HDR-CX250 Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ Internal memory Memory card pJ260/pJ260V/pJ580/ PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ Internal hard disk Memory card ¢D XR260V * You cannot select a different recording medium tbr movies and for photos.
  • Page 26 To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. • To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to fbrmat the memory card with your camcorder beibre the first use (p. 69). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable, gave your important data on your PC, etc.
  • Page 27 Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the H (Movie) lamp.
  • Page 28 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. • When the focus is adjusted properl); 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 fbr a few seconds after you turn...
  • Page 29 Tracking tbcus (37) Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92) Tracking fbcus cancel button (37) Intelligent Auto button (38) Audio mode (68), Audio Lewq Display (68) *2 Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S) Estimated recording...
  • Page 30 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. The flash does not work while the _ (Movie) lamp is lit (HDR CX580V/PJSg0/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished.
  • Page 31 •The m inimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for w ide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 i n.) for t elephoto. You can magnify images using optical zooming, unless...
  • Page 32 Playback You can search fbr recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). Open the LCD screen and press the _ button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode. • _bu can enter the playback mode by selecting I'_ on the LCD screen (p.
  • Page 33 Event name Recorded time/nmnber ofpbotos To go back to the Event -]I/x] JANI 20t2_JAN2 _"_ Switcb Image Type button View screen Movie Previous/next Photo Change to the movie/ pboto recording mode Last played image • Reduced size images whicb enable you to view many images at tbe same time on an index screen are called "tbumbnails"...
  • Page 34 Selectthe 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...
  • Page 35 Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a fbw seconds. To display the items again, touch the LCD screen. While playing a movie _vk,lume -- _ Delete -- _'_ ¢3 Context -- --.2_ To stop_ [m_ 1 To fhst fbrward...
  • Page 36 (photo) IZII Delete - Context _ ...__ I O110014 Previous Next To start/stop slide show • As you repeat selecting _/_ during playback, movies are played as fhst as about 5 times _ about 10 times _ about 30 times _ about 60 times.
  • Page 37 Advanced operations Recording people clearly 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. Your camcorder detects the face of a person and records the voice clearly. ([On] is the default setting.) Selectl_--_ [Camera/Mic]...
  • Page 38 Recording movies in various situations record a music concert, set [Closer Voice] to iiiiiiii: 'i iiii ' ! iii' i [Off]. * [Face Detection] (p. 67) Your camcorder records movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. ([On] is the default setting.) When the A photo is recorded automatically when...
  • Page 39 Sound detection: * Keep a distance of about 0.3 m to 1.5 m (1 The camcorder detects and suppresses the foot to 5 feet) bet'_veen the camcorder and the wind noise so that the voice of a person or subject. the surrounding sound can be recorded * The video light generates strong light.
  • Page 40 Recording images with the selected image quality Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied You can switch the recording mode select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) On this camcorder movies.
  • Page 41 Recording information on your location (GPS)(HDR- For the standard definition image quality (STD) movies CX260V/CX580V/PJ 260V/ • [Standard HO1: Standard quality, STD 9M (HQ)23 PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) 2_ HDR CX580V/PJ580/PJS80V/PJ600/PJ600V 22 The default setting The following features are available if you 23 Standard image quality (STD) is fixed to this use the GPS (Global Positioning System) value.
  • Page 42 areas, as the radio signals can best be received GPS triangulating status in such areas. * The map always displays the north at the top. changes This feature is useful for checking a map of your current location while traveling. As the camcorder turns other functions off to search for satellites, obtaining triangulating...
  • Page 43 satellites with the satellite icons (0) that appear on the satellite map. When the camcorder succeeds in The camcorder displays the status of the triagulating your location, the triangulating GPS signal reception when you are unable gauge turns to green. to obtain the triangulating information.
  • Page 44 Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Hints for better reception * Use the GPS function outdoors and in open You can enjoy a digest of high definition areas. image quality (HD) movies and photos, For details on locations or situations where similar to a short movie.
  • Page 45 Playback scenes instandard definition * After the music file is transferred to the image quality (STD) and s hare it camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the (upload ittothe w eb, etc.). music file may be damaged. Delete the music file by selecting _ --_ [Setup] --_ C:You c an change...
  • Page 46 starts again, select _--_ Selectthe desired operation Scenario Save]. when the item has been saved. l f_6_ Highlight Hig hlight Setting_ ,Y ......_ Scena[io Save A: Selecting [Share] allows you to To play back a saved scenario upload the Highlight movie to the Select _ --_ [Playback Function] Web using the built-in "PlayMemories...
  • Page 47 Playing images on a Connection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen diffbr 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 T\ '_l Remote (wide)
  • Page 48 source (p. 21). definition image quality (HD) movies recorded * When movies are recorded with standard in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch definition image quality (STD), they are played sound. The sound of standard definition image back in standard definition image quality (STD) quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch.
  • Page 49 Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ 580V/P J600/ • Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV: PJ6OOV) [TV Type] (p. 69) Youcan use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the Using "BRAVIA"...
  • Page 50 • Tu turn offthe projector, press Adjust the focus of the projected PROJECTOR. image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. Be careful of the lbllowing operations or PROJECTOR FOCUS lever situations while using the projector. - Make sure not to project images towards the eyes.
  • Page 51 Editing Editing on your camcorder • Some basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to perfbrm advanced editing operations, install the "Expanded Feature" tbr the built-in "PlayMenmries Home" software. • 5_u cannot restore images once they are deleted.
  • Page 52 Select point where want Select the point where you want to divide movie into scenes to capture a photo using {_]/1_, and then select {Z_L]. using 1-_-1/{_, then select E3E3. A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the capturing point with more...
  • Page 53 Joining image files 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/...
  • Page 54 Preparing a computer (Windows) multi boot environment. _264 bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or newer is required to use disc creation function, etc. _ Starter (Edition) is not supported. Microsoft Windows XP SP3_×2/Windows Vista _4Faster processor is recommended.
  • Page 55 • If the "Device Stage" does not start up when you Vista, select [Computer] (on are using Windows 7, click ]Start], then double Windows XP,[My Computer]) --_ click the camera icon *br this camcorder _ [PMHOME] --_ [PMHOME.EXE]. medimn icon on which the desired images are stored _ [PMHOME.EXEI.
  • Page 56 To create a Blu-ray disc, the "BD Add-on Software" must be installed. Visit the following URL to install the software. http://suppor t.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ * Your computer must support the creation of Blu ray discs. * BD R (unrewritable)
  • Page 57 For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/ Double-click the"PlayMemories imsoft/Win/ Home" Help Guide" short-cut For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/ Mac/ icon on the computer screen to see how to use"PlayMemories For details, refer to the "Music Transfer" Home." help. For details on the software for Mac computers, refbr to the following URL http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/...
  • Page 58 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. DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc Built-in USB cable of the DVDirect Express with high definition...
  • Page 59 DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD fimnat playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation®3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. • The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD/brmat compatible devices.
  • Page 60 Select the recording medium containing • Re*br to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected. the movie(s) you want to save (HDR- • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ countries/regions. PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). Select the image quality of the disc you will create.
  • Page 61 - Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor - Subject the camcorder or the DVDirect Express to mechanical shock or vibration * Always maintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer) to its latest version. - Eject the memory card from the camcorder For details, see the following website.
  • Page 62 4 When d ubbing isfinished, stop therecording device, and then your c amcorder. • _bu cannot copy images to recorders connected with an HDMI cable. • Since copying is peribrmed via analog data transfi.'r, the image quality may deteriorate. • High definition image quality (HD) movies will be copied with standard definition image quality (STD).
  • Page 63 Saving images on an external media device file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen. • If [Repair Img. DB E] is displayed on the You can save movies and photos on an camcorder screen, select [_. external media device (USB storage devices),...
  • Page 64 • For details on available external media devices, device go to the Sony support website in your country/region. Select [Play without copying.] in step 2. • The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as fbllows. However,...
  • Page 65 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. 67 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) --* p. 67 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) --* p.
  • Page 66 To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus haw, sub-categories, Select the sub-category icon so _" _,a Media Settings Med_a Select Memory_ that the LCD screen displays the list of menus "*_ Med_a Info in the sub-category selected. Sub-categoryicons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not...
  • Page 67 Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie .......... R ecords movies. Photo ........... S hoots photos. Smth SIw REC......Records smooth slow- motion movies. Golf Shot ........D ivides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the center of the screen when recording.
  • Page 68 _, Microphone Closer Voice .....Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly. Bit-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 _2....Sets the recording sound format (5.1ch surround/2ch stereo).
  • Page 69 Format ....... Deletes and formats all data on the r ecording media. Repair ling. DB F ..... Repairs the i mage database file on the r ecording media (p. 73). File N umber ..... Sets how t o assign the f ile number to photos.
  • Page 70 Auto Area ADJ_.4 .....Corrects time difi-_rences automatically by acquiring the current location information l_om the GPS sTstem. ._i HDR CX580V/PJ580/PI580V/PI600/PI600V ._2 HDR CX580V/PJ260/PI260V/PI580/PI580V/PI600/PJ600V/XR260V _' HDR CX580V/PJ580/PI580V .×4HDR CX260V/CX580V/PI260V/PI580V/PJ600V/XR260V .×5HDR CX260V/CX580V/PI260/PJ260V/PI580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V ×_ HDR PJ26O/PJ260V/PJ580/PI580V/PJ600/PI600V .×7 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V...
  • Page 71 However, camcorder, the camcorder automatically turns },our Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain },our data. otfl Change the setting of [Eco Mode] (p. 69), • See the "Handycam" User Guide (p. 9) lbr or turn on the power again.
  • Page 72 • Total number of movie scenes or photos your So W dealer or local authorized Sony exceeds the recordable capacity of your service facility. In this case, when you camcorder (p. 75, 78). Delete...
  • Page 73 both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. - The battery pack is nearly used up. The drop sensor function (p. 69) is activated, - The battery pack temperature is high. Change and has detected that the carncorder has been the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
  • Page 74 Recording time of movies/number recordable photos HDR-PI6OO/PI6OOV (unit: minute) "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "STD" stands for standard definition image quality. Image qua!ity ....NP-FV50 (supplied) ..................NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Recording time HDR-XR260V Approximate time available when you use a (unit: minute) fully charged battery pack.
  • Page 75 HDR-CX250/CX260V (unit: minute) Internal recording media (HDR- Image qua!!t< ......HI)........STD ....CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ 260V/ NP-FVS0 225 ........240 ....(supp!!ed) ......NP-FV70 PJ 580/PJ 580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) NP-FV100 ........................................HDR-CX260V/XR260V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V High definition image quality (HD)in h (hour) and rain (minute) (unit: minute) Image quality...
  • Page 76 Standarddefinition image quality (STD)in h (hour) and rain (minute) [Highest 2 h 45 min 3 h 5 min Qua!ity F_X] (2 h45 min)(3 h 5 min) ..[Standard 3 h 45 min 3 h 5 min [High Quality 3 h 45 min 4 h 10 min (5.!ch) _..
  • Page 77 (!8°! .._ You can change the recording sound format with [Audio Model (HDR CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ !!0) !25) !60) (129) (245) PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68). * When using a Sony memory card. -- !!5) <4o) !80) (!65 ) (339) (35) (75) (i55) (310)
  • Page 78 J260/P J260V/XR260V 6,016 x 3,384 dots/16:9 _.2 HDR CX580V/P J580/PJ580V/P J600/PJ600V 4,512 x 3,384 dots/4:3 * When using a Sony memory card. 4,224 x 2,376 dots/16:9 * The number of recordable photos of memory 2,592 x 1,944 dots/4:3 card shown is for the maximum image size 1,920 x 1,080 dots/16:9 of your camcorder.
  • Page 79 • If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your camcorder and have it "\\\\\ checked by a Sony dealer befbre operating any further. Built-in USB Cable • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such...
  • Page 80 - \\_ash off any liquid that may have contacted protection *batures of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an ),our skin. - If any liquid gets in ),our eyes, wash with indicator appears on the LCD screen. plenty of water and consult a doctor.
  • Page 81 • Point the Wireless Remote Commander • We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. towards the remote sensor to operate your • Genuine Sony accessories may not be available camcorder (p. 13). • When no commands have been sent from the in some countries/regions.
  • Page 82 In this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another outlet (wall socket) using the supplied battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
  • Page 83 alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide How to charge the pre-installed and sunscreen rechargeable battery -Handling the c amcorder with a bove substances on your hands Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet -Leaving the c asing incontact with r ubber viw1 objects for a long period of t ime...
  • Page 84 Specifications Gross: Approx. 5 430 000 pixels System Effbctive (movie, 16:9)_2: Signal fbrmat: NTSC color, EIA standards Approx. 2 230 000 pixels HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p specification Effbctive (photo, 16:9): Movie recording lbrmat: Approx. 2 230 000 pixels HD: MPEG4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD fbrmat Effbctive (photo, 4:3): Ver.2.0 compatible Approx.
  • Page 85 2_ T he u nique pixel array of S ony's ClearVid HD: 2.7 W STD: 2.5 W and the i mage processing system HDR PJ600/PJ600V: (BIONZ) allow still image resolution HD: 3.9 W STD: 3.6 W equivalent tothe s izes described. HDR XR260V: 22 [ _ SteadyShotl is set to[Standard]...
  • Page 86 2 5/8 in. × 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including Storage temperature: 20 °C to +60 °C ( 4 °F to projecting parts +140 °F) 90 mm × 82 mm × 151.5 mm (3 5/8 in. Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm × 29 mm ×...
  • Page 87 Sony from PlayStation Store (where a®ailable.) Corporation• • "x.,aColor" is a trademark of Sony Corporation• The application fi_r PlayStation 3 requires • "BIONZ" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. PlayStation Network account and application • s-m_I_--TeF" is a registered trademark download.
  • Page 88 License Agreement ("LICENSE") is a legal agreement on the SOFI'\VARE. between you and Sony Corporation ("SONY"), licensor of the map data included in your video Data Files. The SOFTWARE may create data files camera recorder product ("PRODUCT").
  • Page 89 SONX*; SONY'S MCENSORS SHALL BE COM.ECTIVEIX together with their respective affiliates, are hereinafter REFERRED TO AS "SONY" TO THE MAXIMUM collectively referred to as " SONY's EXTENI" PERMH'TED UNDER APPIJCABLE Licensors"). LA%( SONY SHAI.I_ NOT BE LIABLE...
  • Page 90 ENTIRE AGREEMENT Canada These terms and conditions constitute the entire This data includes inlormation taken with permission agreement between SONY and you pertaining from Canadian authorities, inchlding (_) Her Majesty the subject matter hereoL and supersedes in their the Queetkin Right of ( anada, (,9.) Queen's...
  • Page 91 Screen indicators Japan The following indicators appear when you change the settings. See page 28 and 35 also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing. 204-46_) Center 16_4S23B) Jordan (_) Royal ]ordanian Geographic Centre Mexko Bottom Fuente: INEGI (Instituto National de Estadlstica y Geografia.) Left Norway...
  • Page 92 Center (_) _+ _= (_) Flash (67)/Red Reduction (67) Ct2;) Slideshow * Indicators and their positions are approximate cX_ _ g_ }_ Warning (72) and may differ from what you actually see. * Some indicators may not appear, depending on Playback mode (35) your camcorder model.
  • Page 93 Index Expanded Feature ....... Movies .......... 5.1oh surround sound ....48 External media device ....63 Music Transfer ...... 43, 57 Active Interface Shoe ... 13, 81 Face Priority ........ Notes on handling of your camcorder ........FH ..........AVCHD recording disc ..
  • Page 94 Supplied Items ......Thumbnails ......... 33 Touch panel ......... 28 Tracking *bcus ......37 Triangulating .......42 Triangulating priority mode ..42 Tripod ........... 16 Troubleshooting ......71 TV ..........47 USB .........20, 54 USB Adaptor Cable ....63 USB Connect ....... 61 USB connection support cable ..........

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