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HDR-CX250/ CX260V/ CX580V/ PJ260/ PJ260V/ PJ580/ PJ580V/ PJ600/ PJ600V/ XR260V
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http://www.sony.net/ PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V US/ES Digital HD Video Camera Recorderhttp://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSUS 4 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.Asia 5 OceaniaNorth America Central America South America Middle East Africa 6 Read this firstCAUTIONBattery pack AC Adaptor Note on the power cord (mains lead) For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADARECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Battery pack 7 For the customers in the U.S.A.Regulatory Information CAUTION Note About language setting On recording Notes on use For the State of California , USA only 8 For the customers in CanadaLCD Panel About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays Learning more about the camcorder (Handycam User Guide) 9 1 http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 3 of your camcorder within the support page. Table of contents 10 Recording/PlaybackAdvanced operations 11 EditingSaving movies and photos with a computer 12 Saving images with an external deviceCustomizing your camcorder Others/Index 13 Parts and controls18 Supplied Items19 Charging the battery pack1 2the power cord (mains lead) () to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 20 Charging the battery using your computerGetting started 21 To remove the battery packClose 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 Notes on the battery pack Notes on the AC Adaptor 23 Turning the power on, and setting the date and time1 2 3 4Changing the language setting24 To turn off the powerClose the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 15). To adjust the angle of the LCD panel To turn off the beep sound 25 Preparing the recording mediaSelecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)Select [Setup] [Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium. Inserting a memory cardOpen the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. 26 To eject the memory cardOpen the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording/Playback 27 RecordingRecording movies 1 2 1 28 2focus, then press it fully. To display items on the LCD screen Screen indicators during recording 29 To record in mirror modeIf white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ 30 ZoomingMove the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. 32 Playback1 2 3Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) 33 12 34 337 Recording people clearlyRecording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)Touch one of the faces targeted. 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) 1 [ Microphone] [Closer Voice]. 2 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) 38 Recording movies in various situationsSelecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation (Intelligent Auto)Select [On] at the right bottom of the recording screen of movies or photos. To record images brighter than those recorded using the Intelligent Auto function 39 Recording movies in dim places (Video Light)40 Recording images with the selected image qualitySelecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode) 1 2 mode. Recording mode and the media devices to which the images can be copied On image quality Changing the image quality of photos 1 2 41 Recording information on your location 44 Enjoying a digest of your movies Playback) 1 2 center of the Event View, and select [ Highlight]. 3 when the highlight playback finishes.A: The camcorder plays the Highlight Playback scenes again. B To change the settings for Highlight Playback Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality ( Scenario Save) 45 1 after a Highlight Playback has finished. 2 Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie) 46 1 2 47 Playing images on a TV1 2 3 camcorder (p. 32). 48 Enjoying 5.1ch surround soundOn an HDMI cable When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) When connecting to your TV via a VCR Using BRAVIA Sync On Photo TV HD 49 Using the built-in projectorPJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) 1 surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR. 2 screen appears, select [Project]. 50 3 image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. 4 select the image you want to play, then press PHOTO to begin playback. Editing 51 Editing on your camcorderDeleting movies and photos 1 2 3 1 52 2 Capturing a photo from a movie 1 2 Saving movies and photos with a computer 53 Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computerFor WindowsTo use the Expanded Feature upgrade for the PlayMemories Home software For MacUpload Save on a disc Edit 54 Preparing a computer (Windows)Step 1 Checking the computer system Step 2 Installing the built-in PlayMemories Home software 1 2 3 [PlayMemories Home] on the Device Stage window. On Windows XP/Windows Saving movies and photos with a computer Vista, select [Computer] (on Windows XP, [My Computer]) [PMHOME] [PMHOME.EXE]. 55 4 appear on the computer screen to continue the installation.When the installation completes, PlayMemories Home starts up. To disconnect your camcorder from the computer2 Select [Yes] on the camcorder screen. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. 56 To create a Blu-ray disc57 Starting the PlayMemories Home software1 Home icon on the computer screen. 2 Home Help Guide short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PlayMemories Home. Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorderInstalling Music Transfer Installing software for Mac Saving images with an external device 58 Disc creation guideMovies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD) 59 The devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayS tation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player. 60 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorderCreating a disc with DVDirect Express 1 to the (USB) jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVDirect Express. 2 DVDirect Express, and close the disc tray. 3 DVDirect Express.Movies that have not yet been saved on any disc can be saved on the disc at this time. To perform [DISC BURN OPTION]You can also create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc. To play back a disc in the DVDirect Express Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer 61 1 camcorder with the Built-in USB Cable. 2 3 device. Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. 1 in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.). 2 recording device with the A/V connecting cable. 62 3 camcorder, and record it on the recording device. 4 the recording device, and then your camcorder. 63 Saving images on an external media device1 the external media device using the USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately). 2 screen. To play back images in the external media device on the camcorderSelect [Play without copying.] in step 2 and select the image you want to view. 64 To delete images in the external media deviceTo save the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer Customizing your camcorder 65 Using menus67 Menu lists71 Troubleshooting72 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators74 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photosExpected time of recording and playback with each battery packRecording timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Playing timeApproximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. 75 Expected recording time of moviesInternal recording media (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/HDR-CX260V/XR260V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min Standard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min 77 Memory cardHigh definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) High definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) 78 Expected number of recordable photosInternal recording media (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/You can record the maximum 40,000 photos. Memory card 8.9M * 1 20.4M 2 GB 470 230 4 GB 940 465 8 GB 1900 940 16 GB 3800 1850 32 GB 7700 3800 On bit-rate and recording pixels 79 About handling of your camcorderOn use and careShoe cover (HDR- Lens hood (HDR- LCD Screen Battery pack Built-in USB Cable 80 On the drop sensor (HDR-PJ600/Note on using the camcorder at high altitudes (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/ XR260V) When not using your camcorder for a long time Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature Notes on charging through the USB cable Moisture condensation 81 When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessoriesNotes on optional accessories Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) On Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V)To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander WARNING 82 LCD screenTo clean the LCD screen To clean the projector lens (HDR- On adjustment of the touch panel ([Calibration]) On handling the casing 83 About care and storage of the lensOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card 84 Specifications88 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTSYOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING AGREEMENT BEFORE USING THIS SOFTWARE. SOFTWARE LICENSE GRANT OF LICENSE DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS COPYRIGHT 89 HIGH RISK ACTIVITIESEXCLUSION OF WARRANTY ON SOFTWARE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY PROHIBITION ON EXPORT SEVERABILITY GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION 90 ENTIRE AGREEMENTGOVERNMENT END USERS Copyright and trademark information Australia Austria Canada Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland , Slovenia and Ukraine France Germany Great Britain Greece Hungary Italy Japan Jordan Mexico Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United States 91 Screen indicators96 Lea este apartado en primer lugarNombre del producto: Videocmara Digital Modelo: HDR-XR260V/PJ260V ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCINBatera Adaptador de alimentacin de ca Nota sobre el cable de alimentacin 97 Acerca del ajuste de idiomaAcerca de la grabacin Notas acerca del uso Panel de cristal lquido Acerca de este manual, ilustraciones e indicaciones en pantalla Ms informacin sobre la videocmara (Gua del usuario de Handycam) 98 1 Sony.http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/ Support/ 2 3 la videocmara en la pgina de soporte. ndice 99 Grabacin/reproduccin
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