Sony HDR-PJ260 Manual
Sony
Videokamera
HDR-PJ260
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Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
Puede encontrar más información sobre este
producto y respuestas a las preguntas más
frecuentes en nuestro sitio Web de atención al
cliente.
http://www.sony.net/
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2012 Sony Corporation HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/
PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
US/ES
Printed in China
Operating Guide US
Guía de operaciones ES
Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
4-416-298- (1)11
Please also refer to :
También consulte:
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper
configuration for the power outlet.
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the
world.
A Type
(American
Type)
B Type
(British Type)
BF Type
(British Type)
B3 Type
(British Type)
C Type
(CEE Type)
SE Type
(CEE Type)
O Type
(Ocean Type)
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
For only the United States
Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply
cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.”
Europe
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Austria 230 50 C
Belgium 230 50 C
Czech 220 50 C
Denmark 230 50 C
Finland 230 50 C
France 230 50 C
Germany 230 50 C
Greece 220 50 C
Hungary 220 50 C
Iceland 230 50 C
Ireland 230 50 C/BF
Italy 220 50 C
Luxemburg 230 50 C
Netherlands 230 50 C
Norway 230 50 C
Poland 220 50 C
Portugal 230 50 C
Romania 220 50 C
Russia 220 50 C
Slovak 220 50 C
Spain 127/230 50 C
Sweden 230 50 C
Switzerland 230 50 C
UK 240 50 BF
Asia
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
China 220 50 A
Hong Kong 200/220 50 BF
India 230/240 50 C
Indonesia 127/230 50 C
Japan 100 50/60 A
Korea (rep) 220 60 C
Malaysia 240 50 BF
Philippines 220/230 60 A/C
Singapore 230 50 BF
Taiwan 110 60 A
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Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Thailand 220 50 C/BF
Vietnam 220 50 A/C
Oceania
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Australia 240 50 O
New Zealand 230/240 50 O
North America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Canada 120 60 A
USA 120 60 A
Central America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Bahamas 120/240 60 A
Costa Rica 110 60 A
Cuba 110/220 60 A/C
Dominican (rep) 110 60 A
El Salvador 110 60 A
Guatemala 120 60 A
Honduras 110 60 A
Jamaica 110 50 A
Mexico 120/127 60 A
Nicaragua 120/240 60 A
Panama 110/220 60 A
South America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Argentina 220 50 C/BF/O
Brazil 127/220 60 A/C
Chile 220 50 C
Colombia 120 60 A
Peru 220 60 A/C
Venezuela 120 60 A
Middle East
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Iran 220 50 C/BF
Iraq 220 50 C/BF
Israel 230 50 C
Saudi Arabia 127/220 50 A/C/BF
Turkey 220 50 C
UAE 240 50 C/BF
Africa
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Algeria 127/220 50 C
Congo (dem) 220 50 C
Egypt 220 50 C
Ethiopia 220 50 C
Kenya 240 50 C/BF
Nigeria 230 50 C/BF
South Africa 220/230 50 C/BF
Tanzania 230 50 C/BF
Tunisia 220 50 C
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For the customers in the U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has
been UL Listed.
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
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-CX260V
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
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-CX580V, HDR-PJ580V
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
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-PJ260V
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
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-XR260V
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
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
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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. 23).
On recording
Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Notes on use
Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the
recording media may be damaged, recorded
images may be impossible to play back or may
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
ejecting the memory card when the access
lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27) or the
access lamp (p. 25) are lit or flashing
Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas
(HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V).
When the camcorder is connected to other
devices through a USB connection and the
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
close the LCD panel. The image data that has
been recorded may be lost.
Use the camcorder in accordance with local
regulations.
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
For the State of California , USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
For the customers in Canada
This device complies with RSS-310 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
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LCD Panel
The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on the
LCD screen. These points are normal results of
the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
The example images used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may appear
different from images and screen indicators that
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
indication are exaggerated or simplified for
understandability.
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
In this manual, the internal memory (HDR-
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/
PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the
memory card are called “recording media.”
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
Illustrations used in this manual are based on
HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified.
Recording
media
Capacity
of internal
recording
media
Projector
HDR-CX250 Memory
card only
HDR-
CX260V*
Internal
memory +
memory
card
16 GB
HDR-
CX580V*
32 GB
HDR-PJ260/
PJ260V*
16 GB
HDR-PJ580/
PJ580V*
32 GB
HDR-PJ600/
PJ600V*
Internal
hard disk
+ memory
card
220 GB
HDR-
XR260V*
160 GB
The model with * is equipped with GPS.
Learning more about the
camcorder (“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.
1 Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/
Support/
2 Select your country or region.
3 Search for the model name
of your camcorder within the
support page.
Check the model name on the bottom of
your camcorder
Black points
White, red, blue or green points
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... 3
Read this first 6 .......................................................................................
Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide) 9 ................
Parts and controls ................................................................................ 13
Getting started
Supplied Items 18....................................................................................
Charging the battery pack 19 .....................................................................
Charging the battery using your computer 20 .......................................
Charging the battery pack abroad 22 ..................................................
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time .................................... 23
Changing the language setting ...................................................... 23
Preparing the recording media 25 ...............................................................
Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/
PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) .............................................. 25
Inserting a memory card .............................................................. 25
Recording/Playback
Recording .......................................................................................... 27
Recording movies 27 ......................................................................
Shooting photos ........................................................................ 27
Zooming .................................................................................. 30
Playback 32 ...........................................................................................
Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/
PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) 33 ..............................................................
Operating buttons while playing .................................................... 35
Advanced operations
Recording people clearly ....................................................................... 37
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) ........................... 37
Recording voices clearly (Closer Voice) ............................................. 37
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) .................................. 38
Recording movies in various situations 38......................................................
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
(Intelligent Auto) ........................................................................ 38
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/
PJ580V) 39 ...................................................................................
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Recording images with the selected image quality ....................................... 40
Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode) 40 .....................
Changing the image quality of photos ............................................. 41
Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/
PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) ........................................................................ 41
Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode) 42 . . . . .
Checking the triangulating status ................................................... 43
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) ................................... 44
Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) .......... 45
Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie) ........ 46
Playing images on a TV 47 .........................................................................
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) ...................................................... 48
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) ..... 49
Editing
Editing on your camcorder ..................................................................... 51
Deleting movies and photos 51 .........................................................
Dividing a movie ........................................................................ 51
Capturing a photo from a movie 52 ....................................................
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer 53 . . . .
For Windows ............................................................................. 53
For Mac 53 ...................................................................................
Preparing a computer (Windows) ................................................................. 54
Step 1 Checking the computer system ............................................. 54
Step 2 Installing the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software 54.................
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software ............................................... 57
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder 57 ...............................
Installing Music Transfer .............................................................. 57
Installing software for Mac ............................................................ 57
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Saving images with an external device
Disc creation guide .............................................................................. 58
The devices on which the created disc can be played back .................... 59
Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder ........................................... 60
Creating a disc with DVDirect Express .............................................. 60
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer . . . . . . . 61
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a
recorder, etc. ............................................................................. 61
Saving images on an external media device 63 ...............................................
Customizing your camcorder
Using menus ...................................................................................... 65
Menu lists .......................................................................................... 67
Others/Index
Troubleshooting 71 .................................................................................
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators .................................................. 72
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 74 ...............................
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 74 ...........
Expected recording time of movies ................................................. 75
Expected number of recordable photos ........................................... 78
About handling of your camcorder 79 ..........................................................
Specifications ..................................................................................... 84
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) ................. 88
Screen indicators ................................................................................. 91
Index ................................................................................................ 93
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Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
HDR-CX250/CX260V
HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V
HDR-XR260V
Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/
PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Lens (G lens)
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/
PJ600V)
Camera recording lamp (69) (HDR-
CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
The camera recording lamp lights up in red
during recording. The lamp flashes when the
remaining recording media capacity or battery
power is low.
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HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
(View Images) button
POWER button
LIGHT (Video Light) button (39) (HDR-
CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)
PROJECTOR button (49) (HDR-PJ260/
PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
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.
(headphones) jack (HDR-CX580V/
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
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/
PJ580/PJ580V
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HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
Power zoom lever (30)
PHOTO button (27)
CHG (charge) lamp (19)
Battery pack (19)
START/STOP button (27)
DC IN jack (19)
A/V Remote Connector (47)
Grip belt
Built-in USB Cable (20)
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)
To fasten the grip belt
To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/
PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly
( ), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood
in the direction of the arrow ( ).
When attaching the lens hood, align the
opening section of the lens hood with the flash-
emitting section of the camcorder properly.
Securing ring
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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
for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable
when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder
(p. 20) is too short for connection.
Lens hood (only for HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/
PJ600V) (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (only for HDR-PJ260/
PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
Notes
The “PlayMemories Home” (Lite Version)
software and “PlayMemories Home” Help
Guide are pre-installed in this camcorder (p. 54,
p. 57).
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Getting started
Charging the battery pack
1Close the LCD screen and attach
the battery pack.
2Connect the AC Adaptor ( ) and
the power cord (mains lead) ( ) to
your camcorder and the wall outlet
(wall socket).
The CHG (charge) lamp turns on.
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the
battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the
AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your
camcorder.
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
Battery pack
CHG (charge)
lamp
Align the mark
on the DC plug
with that on the
DC IN jack
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
DC plug
DC IN jack
HDR-PJ600/
PJ600V/XR260V
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Charging the battery using your computer
Turn off your camcorder and connect
the camcorder to a running computer
using the Built-in USB Cable.
To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB
Cable
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.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Battery pack
Charging time
AC Adaptor Built-in USB Cable* (when
using your computer)
NP-FV50 (supplied) 155 280
NP-FV70 195 545
NP-FV100 390 1,000
The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10
°C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
* The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable.
Built-in USB cable
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
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Getting started
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.
Notes on the battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure
that the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions:
The battery pack is not attached correctly.
The battery pack is damaged.
The temperature of the battery pack is low.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.
When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100
battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V).
We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with
your camcorder.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any
operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 69).
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
Recording time, Playing time (74)
Remaining battery indicator (28)
Charging the battery pack abroad (22)
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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.
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To turn off the 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
( ).
To turn off the beep sound
Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [ ] [Off]. Beep
Notes
The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/
PJ600V/XR260V) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during
recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select
[Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time].
Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area
ADJ] set to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the
country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to
[Off] (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V).
[Power On By LCD] (p. 69)
To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 69)
To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration] (p. 82)
90 degrees to the camcorder
90 degrees (max.)
180 degrees (max.)
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To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Notes
To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your
camcorder before the first use (p. 69). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and
the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is
displayed, format the memory card (p. 69).
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction,
the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and
drop.
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
SD Speed
Class
Capacity
(operation
verified)
Described in this
manual
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media (Mark2) — 32 GB “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media
“Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo” media
SD memory card
Class 4 or
faster 64 GB SD 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
devices not supporting the exFAT file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the *
USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you
connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform
the format. All the data recorded will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards.
Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92)
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (74)
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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-CX250: Memory card
HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal
recording media
Recording movies
1Open the LCD screen and press
MODE to turn on the (Movie)
lamp.
2Press START/STOP to start
recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
You can record photos during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual
Capture).
Shooting photos
1Open the LCD screen and press
MODE to turn on the (Photo)
lamp.
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Recording/Playback
Tracking focus (37)
Zoom, Remaining battery
Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media
(92)
Tracking focus cancel button (37)
Intelligent Auto button (38)
Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)
*2
Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S)
Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), Frame rate
(60p/60i/24p*3) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (40)
View Images button (32)
My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (68)
*1 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
*2 HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
*3 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
To record in mirror mode
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to
the lens side ( ).
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal
when recorded.
If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/
PJ600V)
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen,
etc.) floating close to the lens. When they
are accentuated by the camcorder’s flash,
they appear as white circular spots.
To reduce the white circular spots, light the
room and shoot the subject without a flash.
Notes
If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
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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/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V).
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording
has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or
AC Adaptor.
Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing
When the frame rate is set to [24p], you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording
mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V).
The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel
display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when
played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It is recommended you record images
w ith [Guide Frame] set to [On] and using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 68) as a guide.
Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 74)
[Media Select] (p. 25)
[Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67)
To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 68)
To change the image size: [ Image Size] (p. 41)
Recordable time, remaining capacity [Media Info] (p. 68)
Zooming
Move the power zoom lever to
magnify or reduce the size of the
image.
W (Wide angle): Wider range of view
T (Telephoto): Close view
You can magnify images using Extended Zoom
as follows.
For HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/
XR260V: Up to 55 times the original size
For HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/
PJ600V: Up to 20 times the original size
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower
zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.
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 / button on the LCD screen.
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Recording/Playback
The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1
cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.
You can magnify images using optical zooming, unless [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Magnifications
available are as follows.
For HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/XR260V: Up to 30 times the original size
For HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V: Up to 12 times the original size
Further zooming: [Digital Zoom] (p. 67)
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Playback
You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of
recording (Map view) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V).
1Open the LCD screen and press
the button on the camcorder
to enter the playback mode.
You can enter the playback mode by
selecting on the LCD screen (p. 28).
2Select / to move the desired
event to the center ( ) and then
select it ( ).
The camcorder displays recorded images as
an event automatically, based on the date
and time.
3Select the image.
The camcorder plays from the selected
image to the last image in the event.
Screen display on the Event View screen
* HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
To the MENU screen
Event name
To the previous event
Change to the movie/
photo recording mode
To the Map View screen*
Events
To the next event
Time-line bar
Change Event Scale button
To play back short movies (p. 44)
Remaining battery
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Recording/Playback
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.
(p. 58)
In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded
(HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V).
Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/
PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
1Switch to the Map View by
touching [Map View].
2Select the recording location.
Touch the direction on the map in which
you want the map to be scrolled. Keep
touching that point to scroll the map
continuously.
If you change the map scale using
the power zoom lever, the clusters of
thumbnails will change as well.
To go back to the Event
View screen
Previous/next
Change to the movie/
photo recording mode
Switch Image Type button
Movie
Photo
Last played image
Event name Recorded time/number of photos
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3Select 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. 88).
You cannot use the map data if you touch [No]. However, when you try to use the map data
for the second time, the same message will appear on the screen, and you can use the map
data by touching [Yes].
Screen display on the Map View
To the MENU screen
To the movie recording
display
To the Event View screen
To play back short movies (p. 44)
Switch Image Type buttonTo the Map View
Previous/next
To the movie/photo
recording display
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Recording/Playback
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
While viewing photos
Operating buttons while viewing photos will be changed depends on the setting of Switch
Image Type button (p. 33).
(Movie/photo) (default setting)
Volume
Delete
Context
Previous
To fast-reverse
Next
To fast-forward
To pause/play
To stop
Delete
Previous
Next
To play/pause movies
and photos in the order
recorded
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(photo)
As you repeat selecting / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10
times about 30 times about 60 times.
Select / during pause to play movies slowly.
To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set].
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,
you may not be able to play back images recorded on other devices with your camcorder.
Standard definition image quality (STD) movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV
equipment of other manufacturers.
Next
To start/stop slide show
Delete
Context
Previous
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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.
Notes
The subject you touched may not be detected,
depending on the surrounding brightness or
hairstyle of the subject.
Make sure to set the [Face Detection] setting to
other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting).
To record subjects other than people
(Tracking focus)
Touch the subject you want to record.
Your camcorder adjusts the focus
automatically.
Recording voices clearly (Closer
Voice)
Your camcorder detects the face of a
person and records the voice clearly. ([On]
is the default setting.)
1 Select [Camera/Mic]
[ Microphone] [Closer
Voice].
2 Select the desired item.
Notes
If you select [Off], appears on the LCD
screen.
[Closer Voice] will not function while an
external microphone is attached to your
camcorder.
When you want to record the sound clearly
without any interference, such as when you
Release selectionThe double-lined frame
is displayed.
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record a music concert, set [Closer Voice] to
[Off].
[Face Detection] (p. 67)
Capturing smiles automatically
(Smile Shutter)
A photo is recorded automatically when
the camcorder detects the smile of a
person during movie recording (p. 67).
([Dual Capture] is the default setting.)
Notes
When the frame rate and the recording
mode are set to [60i]/[Highest Quality
] or [60p]/[60p Quality ], you
cannot use the Smile Shutter function while
recording movies. Furthermore, when
the frame rate is set to [24p], you cannot
use the Smile Shutter function, either
(HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V).
Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
[Smile Sensitivity] (p. 67)
Recording movies in
various situations
Selecting the suitable setting
automatically for the recording
situation (Intelligent Auto)
Your camcorder records movies after
selecting the most suitable setting for the
subjects or the situation automatically.
([On] is the default setting.) When the
camcorder detects a subject, the icons that
correspond to the detected conditions are
displayed.
Select [On] at the
right bottom of the recording screen
of movies or photos.
Face detection:
The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts
the focus, color and exposure.
(Portrait), (Baby)
Scene detection:
The camcorder selects the most effective
setting automatically, depending on the
scene.
(Backlight), (Landscape), (Night
Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light),
(Macro)
Camera-shake detection:
The camcorder detects whether camera-
shake occurs or not, and makes the
optimum compensation.
(Walk), (Tripod)
The camcorder is
detecting a smile
(orange).
The camcorder is
detecting a face.
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Advanced operations
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
Select [Camera/Mic]
[Manual Settings] [Low Lux].
Notes
The camcorder may not detect the expected
scene or subject, depending on the recording
conditions.
Recording movies in dim places
(Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/
PJ580V)
Press LIGHT.
Each time you press the LIGHT button, the
indicator changes as follows.
Off (no indicator) Auto ()
On ( ) ...
Notes
Keep a distance of about 0.3 m to 1.5 m (1
foot to 5 feet) between the camcorder and the
subject.
The video light generates strong light. Do not
use the video light directly in front of the eyes
at close range.
The battery drains quickly while using the video
light.
When you shoot photos, the video light turns
off and will work as a flash.
[Light Bright] (p. 68)
Flash/
Video light
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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. 75) or the
type of media device to which the images
can be copied may change, depending on
the recording mode selected. ([Standard
] is the default setting.)
Notes
[60p Quality ] can be set only when the
[ Frame Rate] is set to [60p].
1 Select [Image Quality/
Size] [REC Mode].
2 Select the desired recording
mode.
appears on a medium icon if a movie
recorded with the selected recording mode
cannot be copied on that medium.
Recording mode and the media
devices to which the images can be
copied
Types of media
Recording mode
PS*1FX FH/
HQ/LP
On this camcorder
Internal recording
media*2
Memory card
On external devices
External media
(USB storage
devices)
Blu-ray discs
AVCHD
recording discs — —
*1 [60p Quality ] can be set only when the
[ Frame Rate] is set to [60p].
*2 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
On image quality
The image quality and the bit-rate for each
recording mode can be set as follows.
(“M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”)
For the high definition image quality (HD)
movies
[60p Quality ]: 1920 1080/60p quality,
AVC HD 28M (PS)
[Highest Quality ]: 1920 1080/60i or
1920 1080/24p*1 quality, AVC HD 24M (FX)
[High Quality ]: 1920 1080/60i or 1920
1080/24p*1 quality, AVC HD 17M (FH)
[Standard ]: 1440 1080/60i quality, AVC
HD 9M (HQ)
*2
[Long Time ]: 1440 1080/60i quality,
AVC HD 5M (LP)
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Advanced operations
Checking the triangulating
status
The camcorder displays the status of the
GPS signal reception when you are unable
to obtain the triangulating information.
1 Display your current location
(p. 42).
If your current location appears on
the LCD screen, you do not need to
continue this operation.
2 Select .
To close the triangulating information
screen, select .
On the satellite map and
triangulating gauge
The center of the satellite map shows
your current location. You can check the
direction (north/south/east/west) of the
satellites with the satellite icons ( ) that
appear on the satellite map.
When the camcorder succeeds in
triagulating your location, the triangulating
gauge turns to green.
How to check the GPS satellite icons/
triangulating gauge
The color of the GPS satellite icons and the
triangulating gauge change according to the
current status triangulation.
GPS satellite icons/
triangulating gauge
Status
/ (black) No signal, but orbit
information for the
satellite is available.
/ (gray) Part of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
/ (brown) About a half of the
satellite orbit information
has been obtained.
/ (ocher) Most of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
/ (green) Triangulating is
completed and the
satellite is currently being
used.
If data on your current location
cannot be obtained
A display that allows you to triangulate the
location again appears. In this case, follow
the instructions that appears on the LCD
screen.
Satellite map
Triangulating
gauge
Information for the
location that was
previously obtained.
Satellite icons
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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
towards the sky. Do not place your hand on the
GPS antenna.
Select [Your Location] in the menu to use the
triangulating priority mode (p. 42).
Use GPS Assist Data.
If you import GPS Assist Data from your
computer to your camcorder using the built-in
“PlayMemories Home” software, the time it
takes the camcorder to acquire your location
information can be shortened. Connect the
camcorder to a computer that is connected
to the Internet. The GPS Assist Data will be
updated automatically.
Notes
In the following situations, the current location
of the camcorder shown on the map may be
different from the actual location. The margin
of error can be as wide as several hundred
meters.
When the camcorder receives GPS signals
that have been reflected off the surrounding
buildings
When the GPS signal is too weak
The GPS Assist Data may not function in the
following cases:
When the GPS Assist Data are not updated
for about 30 days or more
When the date and time of the camcorder are
not correctly set
When the camcorder is moved for a long
distance
If you are using a Mac, you cannot import GPS
Assist Data.
Enjoying a digest of
your movies
(Highlight
Playback)
You can enjoy a digest of high definition
image quality (HD) movies and photos,
similar to a short movie.
1 Press (View Images) (p. 32).
2 Display the desired event at the
center of the Event View, and
select [ Highlight].
3 Select the desired operation
when the highlight playback
finishes.
A: The camcorder plays the Highlight
Playback scenes again.
B: You can save the Highlight
Volume
adjustment
Context
To pause
To stop
Previous
Next
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Advanced operations
Playback scenes in standard definition
image quality (STD) and share it
(upload it to the web, etc.).
C: 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.
You can also change the setting by selecting
[Highlight Setting] while the
camcorder is playing highlight scenes.
[Playback Range]
You can set the playback range (starting and
ending date) of the Highlight Playback.
[Theme]
You can select a theme for Highlight Playback.
[Music]
You can select music.
[Audio mix]
The original sound is played back with the
music.
[Length]
You can set the length of the Highlight Playback
segment.
[Highlight Point]
You can set the points in a movie or photo that
will be used in a Highlight Playback. Play the
desired movie, and select . Or
play the desired photo and select .
appears on the movie or photo that is used in a
Highlight Playback.
To erase the points, select [Clear All
Points].
Notes
Highlight Playback scenes will change each time
you select a Highlight Playback.
The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when
the Highlight Playback stops.
After the music file is transferred to the
camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the
music file may be damaged. Delete the music
file by selecting [Setup]
[Playback Settings] [Empty Music], then
transfer the music file again. You can restore the
music data recorded on your camcorder at the
default using “Music Transfer.” For operating
instructions, see “Music Transfer” help.
If the Highlight Playback function was started
from the Map View screen, [Highlight Point]
cannot be set. However, if the Highlight
Playback function was started from the Event
View screen and you set the [Highlight Point],
the point can take effect on the Map View also
(HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/
PJ600V/XR260V).
The audio used for the Highlight Playback will
be converted to 2ch stereo (HDR-CX580V/
PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/
XR260V).
When you connect the camcorder to an
external device, such as a TV, and watch
Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario, these
images do not appear on the LCD screen of the
camcorder.
Adding your desired music: “Music Transfer”
(p. 57)
Saving Highlight Playback in HD
image quality ( Scenario Save)
You can save your favorite Highlight
Playback as a “Scenario” with high
definition image quality (HD). Up to 8
scenarios can be saved and these scenarios
can be played on the camcorder only.
1 Select [Replay] on the screen
after a Highlight Playback has
finished.
2 When the Highlight Playback
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starts again, select
[ Scenario Save].
To play back a saved scenario
Select [Playback Function]
[ Scenario], select the desired
scenario, and then select .
To erase a saved scenario, select [Erase]/
[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
to standard definition image quality (STD)
and save them as a “Highlight Movie.”
Highlight movies can be used to create
DVDs or be uploaded to the Web.
1 Select [Save and Share] on the
screen after a Highlight Playback
or Highlight Scenario playback
has finished.
2 Select the desired operation
when the item has been saved.
A: Selecting [Share] allows you to
upload the Highlight movie to the
Web using the built-in “PlayMemories
Home” software (p. 57), or create DVDs
using the “DVDirect Express” DVD
writer (p. 60)
B: Your camcorder plays the Highlight
Movie saved.
To play back a Highlight Movie
Select [Playback Function]
[Highlight Movie] and select the
desired Highlight Movie.
To erase a Highlight Movie, select while the
Highlight Movie is playing.
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Advanced operations
Playing images on a
TV
Connection methods and the image quality
viewed on the TV screen differ depending
on what type of TV is connected, and the
connectors used.
*1 If the TV does not have the HDMI input jack,
use the A/V connecting cable for connection.
*2 HDR-CX250/CX260V
*3 HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/
PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
*4 HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/
PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V
*5 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
1 Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
2 Connect the camcorder to a TV.
3 Play a movie or a photo on the
camcorder (p. 32).
Notes
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as
well.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
HDMI OUT jack*
3
HDMI OUT jack*
2
A/V Remote
Connector *5
A/V Remote
Connector *4
Connecting to a high
definition TV
*1
Connecting to a non-
high definition 16:9
(wide) or 4:3 TV
Yellow
Red
White
HDMI
Cable
(supplied)
A/V
connecting
cable
(supplied)
Input
Signal flow
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source (p. 21).
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
quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, set [ Wide
Mode] to [4:3] to record movies with 4:3 aspect
ratio.
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
HDMI output takes priority.
The camcorder does not support the S-Video
output.
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
(HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/
PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch
surround sound with the built-in
microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed
when playing a movie on devices that
support 5.1ch surround sound input.
Notes
If you try to play back 5.1ch sound with the
speakers on your camcorder, the 5.1ch sound is
automatically converted and output in 2ch.
To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the
movies recorded with high definition image
quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device
compatible with 5.1ch surround.
When you connect your camcorder with
the supplied HDMI cable, the sound of high
definition image quality (HD) movies recorded
in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch
sound. The sound of standard definition image
quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch.
[Audio Mode] (p. 68)
On an HDMI cable
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Use an HDMI mini connector on one end
(for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for
connecting your TV on the other end.
Copyright-protected images are not output
from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder.
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no
sound or image) with this connection.
Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT
jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as
malfunction may result.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
When your TV is monaural (When
your TV has only one audio input
jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack
and connect the white (left channel) or red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
When connecting to your TV via a
VCR
Connect your camcorder to the LINE
IN input on the VCR using the A/V
connecting cable. Set the input selector on
the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2,
etc.).
Built-in microphone
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Advanced operations
Setting the aspect ratio supported by the TV:
[TV Type] (p. 69)
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
You can operate your camcorder with
the remote commander of your TV by
connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”
Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or
later with the HDMI cable.
You can operate the menu of your
camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU
button of the remote commander of your
TV. You can display the camcorder screens
such as Event View, play selected movies
or display selected photos by pressing up/
down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote
commander of your TV.
There may be some operations you cannot do
with the remote commander.
Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [On].
Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the
instruction manual of the TV for details.
The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs
according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to
the instruction manual of your TV for details.
If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned
off simultaneously.
On “Photo TV HD”
This camcorder is compatible with the
“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.
* The TV will automatically switch to the
appropriate mode when displaying photos.
Using the built-in
projector
(HDR-PJ260/
PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/
PJ600V)
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.
1 Face the projector lens towards a
surface, such as a wall, and then
press PROJECTOR.
2 When the operating guide
screen appears, select [Project].
This screen appears the first time you use
the built-in projector.
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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
deleted. Save important movies and photos in
advance.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting
or dividing the images. It may damage the
recording media.
Do not eject the memory card while deleting or
dividing images from the memory card.
If you delete or divide movies/photos that
are included in saved scenarios (p. 45), the
scenarios will also be deleted.
Deleting movies and photos
1 Select [Edit/Copy]
[Delete].
2 Select [Multiple Images], and
then select the type of image
you want to delete.
3 Add check marks to the movies
or photos to be deleted and
select .
To delete all movies/photos in the
selected date at one time
1 In step 2, select [All In Event].
2 Select the date you want to delete using
/ , and then select .
To delete a part of a movie
You can divide a movie and delete it.
Release protection: [Protect] (p. 68)
[Format] (p. 69)
Dividing a movie
1 Select [Divide] on the
movie playback screen.
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Saving movies and photos with a computer
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Useful functions available when connecting
the camcorder to your computer
For Windows
The built-in “PlayMemories Home” (Lite Version) software allows you to import images in
the camcorder to your computer and play them on the computer easily.
Use the USB connection support cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder is too short for
connection with your computer.
To use the “Expanded Feature” upgrade for the “PlayMemories Home” software
On the computer that is connected to the Internet, you can download the “Expanded Feature”
upgrade which allows you to use various expanded functions.
For Mac
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/
Upload
Save on a disc
Edit
DVD/Blu-ray
Network services
Joining image files
PlaybackImporting images
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PC software, high definition footage can be
copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media
containing AVCHD footage should not be used
with DVD based players or recorders, as the
DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media
and may erase its contents without warning.
When you access the camcorder from the
computer, use the built-in “PlayMemories
Home” software. Do not modify the files or
folders on the camcorder from the computer.
The image files may be damaged or may not be
played back.
Operation is not guaranteed, if you operate the
data on the camcorder from the computer.
The camcorder automatically divides an image
file that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as
separate files. All image files may be shown as
separate files on a computer, however, the files
will be handled properly by the import function
and the playback function of the camcorder or
the “PlayMemories Home” software.
Use the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software
when you import long movies or edited images
from the camcorder to a computer. If you use
other software, the images may not be imported
correctly.
When you delete image files, follow the steps
on page 51.
To create a Blu-ray disc
You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high
definition image quality (HD) movie
previously imported to a computer.
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)
media are available for creating Blu-ray discs.
You cannot add contents to either type of disc
after creating the disc.
To play back a Blu-ray disc that has been
created with a movie that was recorded in [60p
Quality ] image quality, you need a device
that complies with the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 format.
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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 Connecting cable Page
DVDirect Express DVD writer
Saving images on a DVD disc
with high definition image quality
(HD).
Built-in USB cable of
the DVDirect Express 60
DVD writer other than DVDirect
Express
Saving images on a DVD disc
with high definition image quality
(HD) or with standard definition
image quality (STD).
Built-in USB Cable 61
Hard disk recorder, etc.
Saving images on a DVD disc with
standard definition image quality
(STD).
A/V connecting cable
(supplied) 61
External media device
Saving images on an external
media device with high definition
image quality (HD).
USB Adapter Cable
VMC-UAM1 (sold
separately) 63
Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)
Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images
are saved.
Notes
Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder
may not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it
(HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V).
There may be some types of discs or media devices on which movies cannot be saved, depending on the
[ REC Mode] setting selected when you record the movie.
Dubbing on a computer: the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software (p. 57)
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Saving images with an external device
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
3
DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)
Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
Notes
The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.
Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players/
recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/
recorders may fail to eject the disc.
Always maintain your PlayStation
3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation
3 system software. The
PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
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Creating a disc with
the DVD writer or
recorder
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 21)
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” DVD writer (sold
separately) using the USB cable supplied
with the DVDirect Express.
1 Connect the DVDirect Express
to the (USB) jack of your
camcorder with the USB cable of
the DVDirect Express.
2 Insert an unused disc into the
DVDirect Express, and close the
disc tray.
3 Press (DISC BURN) on the
DVDirect Express.
Movies that have not yet been saved
on any disc can be saved on the disc at
this time.
After the operation is completed, select
.
To perform [DISC BURN OPTION]
You can also create a standard definition
image quality (STD) disc.
1 Select[DISC BURN OPTION] in step 3
above.
2 Select the recording medium containing
the movie(s) you want to save (HDR-
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V).
3 Select the image quality of the disc you
will create.
4 Add check marks to the images you
want to copy, and then select .
After the operation is completed, select
.
To play back a disc in the DVDirect
Express
1 To play back movies from the disc in
the DVDirect Express on the TV screen,
connect the DVDirect Express to the
(USB) jack of your camcorder, and
connect your camcorder to the TV
(p. 47).
2 Insert a created disc into the DVDirect
Express.
3 Press the play button on the DVDirect
Express.
After the operation is completed, select
.
Remaining disc capacity
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Saving images with an external device
Notes
High definition (HD) and standard definition
(STD) image quality movies will be saved on
individual discs.
If the total memory size of movies to be burnt
by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of
the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is
reached. The last movie on the disc may be
cut off.
Do not do any of the following when creating
a disc.
Turn off the camcorder
Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor
Subject the camcorder or the DVDirect
Express to mechanical shock or vibration
Eject the memory card from the camcorder
Disc creation time to copy movies to the limit
of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes. It may take
more time depending on the recording mode or
the number of scenes.
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.
1 Connect a DVD writer to your
camcorder with the Built-in USB
Cable.
2 Select [USB Connect] on the
camcorder screen.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,
select [Setup]
[Connection] [USB Connect].
3 Record movies on the connected
device.
After the operation is completed, select
.
Notes
Always maintain the firmware of the Sony
DVDirect (DVD Writer) to its latest version.
For details, see the following website.
http://sony.storagesupport.com/
Creating a standard definition
image quality (STD) disc with a
recorder, etc.
Connect your camcorder to a disc
recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other
than DVDirect Express, with the A/V
connecting cable. You can copy images
played back on your camcorder on a disc or
video cassette.
1 Insert the recording medium
in the recording device (a disc
recorder, etc.).
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
2 Connect your camcorder to the
recording device with the A/V
connecting cable.
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To delete images in the external
media device
1 Select [Play without copying.] in step 2.
2 Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete],
and then follow the instructions that
appear on the LCD screen to delete
images.
To save the desired images in the
camcorder to the external media
device
1 Select [Play without copying.] in step 2.
2 Select [Edit/Copy] [Copy],
and then follow the instructions that
appear on the LCD screen to save images.
If you want to copy images that have not yet
been copied, select [Edit/Copy]
[Direct Copy] while your camcorder is
connected to the external media device.
To play back high definition image
quality (HD) movies on your
computer
On the “PlayMemories Home” software
(p. 57), select the drive that represents the
external media device connected, and then
play movies.
Notes
You cannot use the following devices as an
external media device.
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive
media devices connected via a USB hub
media devices with built-in USB hub
card reader
You may not be able to use external media
devices with a code function.
The FAT file system is available for your
camcorder. If the storage medium of the
external device was formatted for the NTFS file
system, etc., format the external media device
using the camcorder before use. The format
screen appears when an external media device
is connected to your camcorder. Make sure that
important data has not previously been saved
on the external media device before you format
it using the camcorder.
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,
even if the external media device has free space,
you cannot save scenes exceeding the following
number.
High definition image quality (HD) movies:
Max. 3,999
Standard definition image quality (STD)
movies: Max. 9,999
Photos: Max. 40,000
If your camcorder does not recognize the
external media device, try the following
operations.
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your
camcorder.
If the external media device has the AC power
cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
The number of scenes may be smaller
depending on the type of images recorded.
You cannot copy images from an external media
device to the internal recording medium on the
camcorder.
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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. 67
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 67
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 68
Playback Function (Items for playback) p. 68
Edit/Copy (Items for editing images such as copy or protect) p. 68
Setup (Other setup items) p. 68
1Select .
2Select a category.
3Select your desired menu item.
Notes
Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.
Scrolls the
menu items
up or down
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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.
When you cannot select a menu item
Grayed out menu items or settings are not
available.
When you select the grayed out menu item,
your camcorder displays the reason why you
cannot select the menu item or the instruction
of under which condition you can set the
menu item.
Sub-category icons
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Customizing your camcorder
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
recorded as a movie and photos. Keep the subject in the white frame in the
center of the screen when recording.
Camera/Mic
Manual Settings
White Balance .................Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
Spot Meter/Fcs ............... Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously.
Spot Meter .......................Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen.
Spot Focus ....................... Adjusts the focus on a subject you touch on the screen.
Exposure ...........................Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. If you select [Manual], adjust
the brightness (exposure) using / .
Focus..................................Adjusts the focus manually. If you select [Manual], select to adjust
the focus for a nearby subject and to adjust the focus for a distant
subject.
Low Lux .............................Records bright color images in the dim.
Camera Settings
Scene Selection .............Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene,
such as night view or beach.
Cinematone* 1 .........Adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of films when
recording.
Fader .......................... Fades scenes in or out.
Self-Timer .................Sets the self-timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode.
Tele Macro........................Focuses on the subject with its background blurred.
SteadyShot ..............Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies. If you change this
setting, the setting for the Extended Zoom function will also change
accordingly.
SteadyShot .............. Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos.
Digital Zoom ...................Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom.
Conversion Lens*2 .........Sets the type of an attached conversion lens (sold separately).
Auto Back Light ..............Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
Face
Face Detection ...............Automatically detects faces.
Smile Shutter ..................Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected.
Smile Sensitivity ............Sets the smile detection sensitivity for the Smile Shutter function.
Flash*
1
Flash ................................... Sets how the flash is activated when shooting photos.
Flash Level ....................... Sets the brightness of flash.
Red Eye Reduction ........Prevents redeye when shooting with flash.
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Self-diagnosis
display/Warning
indicators
If indicators appear on the LCD screen,
check the following.
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.
You may hear a melody when some
warning indicators appear on the screen.
C:04:
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (V series). Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)
(p. 19).
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the
D C IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 19).
C:06:
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
C:13: / C:32:
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and
operate your camcorder again.
E: :
Follow the steps from on page 71.
The internal hard disk of the camcorder is full.
An error may have occurred with the internal
hard disk of the camcorder.
Your camcorder is recording the image you
have just shot on the recording media. You
cannot make new recording during this
period.
The recording media is full. Delete
unn ecessary images (p. 51).
Total number of movie scenes or photos
exceeds the recordable capacity of your
camcorder (p. 75, 78). Delete unnecessary
images (p. 51).
The camcorder stops operating.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and
take it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder
there for a while, then turn on the camcorder.
“PlayMemories Home” cannot be installed.
Check the computer environment or
installation procedure required to install
“PlayMemories Home.”
“PlayMemories Home” does not work
correctly.
Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your
computer.
The camcorder is not recognized by the
computer.
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the
computer other than the keyboard, mouse,
and your camcorder.
Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the
computer and your camcorder, and restart
the computer, then connect the computer and
your camcorder again in the correct order.
When both the Built-in USB Cable and the
USB jack of the camcorder are connected
to the external devices at the same time,
disconnect one that is not connected to a
computer.
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Others/Index
The battery pack is nearly used up.
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
No memory card is inserted (p. 25).
When the indicator flashes, there are not
enough free spaces for recording images.
Delete unnecessary images (p. 51), or format
the memory card after storing the images on
other media (p. 69).
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by selecting
[Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair
Img. DB F.] the recording medium (HDR-
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V).
The memory card is damaged.
Format the memory card with your camcorder
(p. 69).
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 26).
The memory card is write-protected.
Access to the memory card was restricted on
another device.
There is something wrong with the flash.
The amount of lights is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.
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. 69) is activated,
and has detected that the camcorder has been
dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is taking
steps to protect the internal hard disk.
Recording/playback may be disabled as a
result.
The drop sensor function does not guarantee
the protection of the internal hard disk under
all possible situations. Use the camcorder
under stable conditions.
The recording medium is full.
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
Wait for a while, then record.
When [ REC Mode] is set to [Highest
Quality ] or [60p Quality ], you cannot
capture photos while recording movies.
Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to
[24p] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/
PJ600V), you cannot record photos while
the camcorder is in movie recording standby
mode.
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Recording time of
movies/number of
recordable photos
“HD” stands for high definition image
quality, and “STD” stands for standard
definition image quality.
Expected time of recording and
playback with each battery pack
Recording time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
HDR-CX250/CX260V
(unit: minute)
Battery pack Continuous
recording time
Typical recording
time
Image quality HD STD HD STD
NP-FV50
(supplied) 145 155 70 75
NP-FV70 300 325 150 160
NP-FV100 600 650 300 325
HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V
(unit: minute)
Battery pack Continuous
recording time
Typical recording
time
Image quality HD STD HD STD
NP-FV50
(supplied) 120 130 60 65
NP-FV70 250 270 125 135
NP-FV100 500 535 250 265
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V
(unit: minute)
Battery pack Continuous
recording time
Typical recording
time
Image quality HD STD HD STD
NP-FV50
(supplied) 140 150 70 75
NP-FV70 290 315 145 155
NP-FV100 580 625 290 310
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V
(unit: minute)
Battery pack Continuous
recording time
Typical recording
time
Image quality HD STD HD STD
NP-FV50
(supplied) 95 100 45 50
NP-FV70 195 215 95 105
NP-FV100 395 430 195 215
HDR-XR260V
(unit: minute)
Battery pack Continuous
recording time
Typical recording
time
Image quality HD STD HD STD
NP-FV50
(supplied) 105 115 50 55
NP-FV70 220 240 110 120
NP-FV100 440 485 220 240
Each recording time is measured when the
camcorder is recording high definition image
quality (HD) movies with [ REC Mode] set
to [Standard ].
Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, switching the
MODE lamp, and zooming.
Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 C (77 °F). 10
C to 30
C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended.
The recording and playback time will be
shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
Playing time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
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Recording mode
Recording time
HDR-CX580V/
PJ580V HDR-PJ580
[Highest
Quality ]
2 h 45 min
(2 h 45 min)
3 h 5 min
(3 h 5 min)
[High Quality
]
3 h 45 min
(3 h 45 min)
4 h 10 min
(4 h 10 min)
[Standard ] 6 h 40 min
(5 h 5 min)
7 h 25 min
(5 h 35 min)
[Long Time
] (5.1ch)*
11 h 35 min
(9 h 30 min)
12 h 45 min
(10 h 30 min)
[Long Time
] (2ch)*
11 h 55 min
(9 h 45 min)
13 h 15 min
(10 h 50 min)
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and
min (minute)
Recording mode
Recording time
HDR-CX580V/
PJ580V HDR-PJ580
[Standard ]
(5.1ch)*
6 h 55 min
(6 h 20 min)
7 h 40 min
(7 h 5 min)
[Standard ]
(2ch)*
7 h 5 min
(6 h 35 min)
7 h 55 min
(7 h 15 min)
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min
(minute)
Recording mode Recording time
HDR-PJ260 HDR-PJ260V
[60p Quality
]
1 h 15 min
(1 h 15 min)
1 h
(1 h)
[Highest
Quality ]
1 h 30 min
(1 h 30 min)
1 h 10 min
(1 h 10 min)
[High Quality
]
2 h 5 min
(2 h 5 min)
1 h 40 min
(1 h 40 min)
[Standard ] 3 h 40 min
(2 h 45 min)
2 h 55 min
(2 h 15 min)
[Long Time
] (5.1ch)*
6 h 20 min
(5 h 10 min)
5 h 5 min
(4 h 10 min)
[Long Time
] (2ch)*
6 h 30 min
(5 h 20 min)
5 h 15 min
(4 h 20 min)
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and
min (minute)
Recording mode Recording time
HDR-PJ260 HDR-PJ260V
[Standard ]
(5.1ch)*
3 h 45 min
(3 h 30 min)
3 h 5 min
(2 h 50 min)
[Standard ]
(2ch)*
3 h 55 min
(3 h 35 min)
3 h 10 min
(2 h 55 min)
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V
High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min
(minute)
Recording mode Recording time
HDR-PJ600 HDR-PJ600V
[60p Quality
]
18 h 10 min
(18 h 10 min)
17 h 50 min
(17 h 50 min)
[Highest
Quality ]
21 h 30 min
(21 h 30 min)
21 h 10 min
(21 h 10 min)
[High Quality
]
29 h 10 min
(29 h 10 min)
28 h 50 min
(28 h 50 min)
[Standard ] 51 h 20 min
(39 h)
50 h 40 min
(38 h 30 min)
[Long Time
] (5.1ch)*
88 h 40 min
(72 h 50 min)
87 h 30 min
(71 h 50 min)
[Long Time
] (2ch)*
91 h 50 min
(75 h)
90 h 30 min
(74 h)
Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and
min (minute)
Recording mode Recording time
HDR-PJ600 HDR-PJ600V
[Standard ]
(5.1ch)*
53 h 10 min
(49 h)
52 h 30 min
(48 h 20 min)
[Standard ]
(2ch)*
54 h 40 min
(50 h 20 min)
54 h
(49 h 40 min)
* You can change the recording sound format with
[Audio Mode] (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/
PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) (p. 68).
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999
scenes with high definition image quality (HD),
and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image
quality (STD).
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2 5/8 in. 4 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the
projecting parts
90 mm 82 mm 151.5 mm (3 5/8 in.
3 1/4 in. 6 in.) (w/h/d) including the
projecting parts, the supplied lens hood,
and the supplied rechargeable battery pack
attached
Mass (approx.)
HDR-CX250:
200 g (7 oz) main unit only
250 g (8 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack
HDR-CX260V:
205 g (7 oz) main unit only
255 g (8 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack
HDR-XR260V:
355 g (12 oz) main unit only
405 g (14 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V:
320 g (11 oz) main unit only
370 g (13 oz) including the supplied
rechargeable battery pack
HDR-CX580V:
320 g (11 oz) main unit only
400 g (14 oz) including the supplied lens hood
and the rechargeable battery pack
HDR-PJ580:
340 g (11 oz) main unit only
420 g (14 oz) including the supplied lens hood
and the rechargeable battery pack
HDR-PJ580V:
345 g (12 oz) main unit only
425 g (14 oz) including the supplied lens hood
and the rechargeable battery pack
HDR-PJ600:
400 g (14 oz) main unit only
480 g (1 lb) including the supplied lens hood
and the rechargeable battery pack
HDR-PJ600V:
405 g (14 oz) main unit only
485 g (1 lb 1 oz) including the supplied lens
hood and the rechargeable battery pack
AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D
Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V,
50 Hz/60 Hz
Current consumption: 0.35 A - 0.18 A
Power consumption: 18 W
Output voltage: DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature: 0 C to 40 C (32 °F to
104 °F)
Storage temperature: ‒20
C to +60 C (‒4 °F to
+140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.): 48 mm 29 mm
81 mm (1 15/16 in. 1 3/16 in. 3 1/4 in.)
(w/h/d) excluding the projecting parts
Mass (approx.): 170 g (6.0 oz) excluding the
power cord (mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50
Maximum output voltage: DC 8.4 V
Output voltage: DC 6.8 V
Maximum charge voltage: DC 8.4 V
Maximum charge current: 2.1 A
Capacity
Typical: 7.0 Wh (1 030 mAh)
Minimum: 6.6 Wh (980 mAh)
Type: Li-ion
Design and specifications of your camcorder and
accessories are subject to change without notice.
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
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Others/Index
On trademarks
“Handycam” and are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“AVCHD,” “AVCHD Progressive,” “AVCHD”
logotype and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype
are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation.
“Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
“ ,” “Memory Stick PRO
Duo,” “ ,” “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “ ,”
“MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate
Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks
of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of
Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
“ ” and “PlayStation” are registered
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc..
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat
are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are
trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other
countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
MultiMediaCard Association.
All other product names mentioned herein may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore, and
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3
by downloading the application for PlayStation 3
from PlayStation Store (where available.)
The application for PlayStation 3 requires
PlayStation Network account and application
download.
Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is
available.
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US
Center
Indicator Meaning
Slideshow Set
Warning (72)
Playback mode (35)
Right
Indicator Meaning
60i Recording image quality
(HD/STD), frame rate
(60p/60i/24p) and
recording mode (PS/FX/
FH/HQ/LP) (40)
60min Remaining battery
Recording/playback/
editing media (25)
0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:
second)
00Min Estimated recording
remaining time
8.9M
20.4M
Photo size (41)
9999
9999
9999
Approximate number of
recordable photos and
photo size
Playback folder
100/112 Current playing movie or
photo/Number of total
recorded movies or photos
Connection to the external
media device (63)
Bottom
Indicator Meaning
Micref Level low (68)
[Auto Wind NR] set to
[Off] (68)
[Closer Voice] set to [Off]
(37)
Blt-in Zoom Mic (68)
Audio Mode (68)
Low Lux (67)
Spot Meter/Fcs (67)/Spot
Meter (67)/ Exposure (67)
Intelligent Auto (38)
101-0005 Data file name
Protect (68)
Flash (67)/Red Eye
Reduction (67)
Indicators and their positions are approximate
and may differ from what you actually see.
Some indicators may not appear, depending on
your camcorder model.
95
US
Others/Index
2
ES
Lea este apartado en
primer lugar
Antes de utilizar la unidad, lea
detenidamente este manual y consérvelo
para futuras consultas.
Nombre del producto: Videocámara Digital
Modelo: HDR-XR260V/PJ260V
ADVERTENCIA
Para reducir el riesgo de incendios o
electrocución, no exponga la unidad a la
lluvia ni a la humedad.
No exponga las pilas a fuentes de calor
excesivo, como la luz solar directa, el fuego
o similares.
PRECAUCIÓN
Batería
Si la batería se manipula indebidamente,
puede explotar y causar un incendio o
provocarle quemaduras químicas. Tenga en
cuenta las siguientes precauciones.
No desmonte el producto.
No aplaste ni exponga la batería a impactos tales
como golpes o caídas, ni la deje caer o la pise.
No provoque un cortocircuito en la batería
ni permita que objetos metálicos entren en
contacto con sus terminales.
No exponga la batería a temperaturas superiores
a 60 °C como a la luz solar directa, o en el
interior de un automóvil estacionado al sol.
No la incinere ni la arroje al fuego.
No manipule baterías de iones de litio dañadas
o que presenten fugas.
Asegúrese de cargar la batería con un
cargador de baterías original de Sony o con un
dispositivo que pueda cargarla.
Mantenga la batería fuera del alcance de niños
pequeños.
Mantenga la batería seca.
Sustitúyala únicamente por otra del mismo tipo
o equivalente recomendada por Sony.
Deshágase de la baterías usada lo antes posible
según el procedimiento que se describe en las
instrucciones.
Sustituya la batería únicamente por otra del
tipo especificado. De lo contrario, es posible
que se produzcan incendios o lesiones.
Adaptador de alimentación de ca
No utilice el adaptador de alimentación
de ca colocado en un espacio angosto, tal
como entre una pared y los muebles.
Si utiliza el adaptador de alimentación de
ca conéctelo a un tomacorriente de pared
cercano. Si se produce alguna falla de
funcionamiento al utilizar la videocámara,
desconecte el adaptador de alimentación de
ca del tomacorriente de inmediato.
Aunque la videocámara esté apagada,
seguirá recibiendo adaptador de
alimentación de ca (corriente doméstica)
mientras esté conectada a la toma de pared
mediante el adaptador de alimentación de
ca
Nota sobre el cable de alimentación
El cable de alimentación está diseñado
específicamente para utilizarse sólo con esta
videocámara, y no se debe usar con otros
equipos eléctricos.
Un exceso de presión sonora de los
auriculares puede ocasionar la pérdida de la
capacidad auditiva.
7
Índice
ES
Almacenamiento de imágenes en un dispositivo externo
Guía para la creación de discos 55.. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. .
Dispositivos en los que se puede reproducir el disco creado . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 56
Creación de un disco con la grabadora de DVD 57 . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .
Creación de un disco con DVDirect Express .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 57
Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de alta definición (HD)
mediante una grabadora de DVD . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 58
Creación de un disco con calidad de imagen de definición estándar (STD)
mediante una grabadora, etc. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 58
Almacenamiento de imágenes en un dispositivo de soporte externo .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 60
Personalización de la videocámara
Uso de los menús 63 . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .
Listas de menú 65.. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..
Otros/Índice
Solución de problemas 69 . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .
Visualización de autodiagnóstico/Indicadores de advertencia . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 71
Tiempo de grabación de películas/número de fotos que puede grabar .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 72
Tiempo esperado de grabación y reproducción con cada batería . . . .. . . .. .. . 72
Tiempo de grabación esperado para películas 74 . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..
Número esperado de fotos que puede grabar . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 77
Acerca del manejo de la videocámara .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 78
Especificaciones . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 83
ACUERDO DE LICENCIA DEL USUARIO FINAL DE DATOS DE MAPAS PARA
PRODUCTOS DE GRABACIÓN PARA VIDEOCÁMARA (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/
PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) .. .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. 87
Indicadores de la pantalla . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 91
Índice . .. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 93
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