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HDR-CX250
HDR-CX260V
HDR-CX260V/B
HDR-CX580V
HDR-PJ260
HDR-PJ260V
HDR-PJ580
HDR-PJ580V
HDR-PJ600
HDR-PJ600V
XR260V
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Contents
Main
HDR-CX250/ CX260V/ CX580V/ PJ260/ PJ260V/ PJ580/ PJ580V/ PJ600/ PJ600V/ XR260V
User Guide
Operation Search
Operation Search Search by operation
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Saving images with an external device
Customizing your camcorder
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Operation Search
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Saving images with an external device
Customizing your camcorder
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Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
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Search by operation
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How to use this User Guide
Selecting a topic to display
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Models and illustrations used in this User Guide
Models described in this User Guide
Illustrations and on-screen displays used in this User Guide
Parts and controls
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Screen indicators
Left
Center
Right
Bottom
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Supplied items
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Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor
Charging time
To 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
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Charging the battery using your computer
To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built- in USB Cable
Charging time
To remove the battery pack
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Charging the battery abroad
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
To change the language setting
To turn off the power
To adjust the angle of the LCD screen
Selecting a recording medium (HDR-
Inserting a memory card
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
To eject the memory card
Recording movies
To display items on the LCD screen
Screen indicators during recording
To record in mirror mode
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Shooting photos
If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
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Zooming
Intelligent Auto
To record images brighter than that of when using the Intelligent Auto function
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus)
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR - CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)
Using the GPS function (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
GPS triangulating status
When the camcorder cannot triangulate
If you do not want to record location information
To obtain a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode)
To check the triangulating status
On the satellite map and triangulating gauge
How to check the GPS satellite icons/triangulating gauge
If data on your current location cannot be obtained
Hints for better reception
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Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Screen display on the Event View screen
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Playing movies and photos from a map
When you use the map data for the first time
Screen display on the Map View
Operating buttons while playing
While playing a movie
While viewing photos
(Movie/photo) (default setting)
(photo)
To play back images with other devices
Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie
On recording date and time of captured photos
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
To change the settings for Highlight Playback
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Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) ( Scenario Save)
To play back a saved scenario
To play back a Highlight Movie
Using the built-in projector (HDR- PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
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Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR- CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
On an HDMI cable
Connecting the camcorder to a non -high-definition TV
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack)
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Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Using BRAVIA Sync
Starting the PlayMemories Home software
Disc creation guide
Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)
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Types of media devices on which the images can be saved
The devices on which the created disc can be played back
DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)
DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)
Saving images on an external media device easily
To delete images in the external media device
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device
Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder
To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with DVDirect Express
Performing [DISC BURN OPTION]
Playing back a disc on the DVDirect Express
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.
Setting up menu items
To find a menu item quickly
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Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording
Golf Shot
Timing that the camcorder starts recording
To check your form using self-timer
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White Balance
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Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus)
Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter)
Spot Focus
Exposure
Focus
To adjust the focus
On focal distance information
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Low Lux
Scene Selection
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Cinematone (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo)
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens (HDR-
Auto Back Light
Face Detection
Recording conditions for better face detection performance
Smile Shutter
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Smile Sensitivity
Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Flash Level (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Red Eye Reduction (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode (HDR-
Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
My Button
Guide Frame
Display Setting
Zebra (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Peaking (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Light Bright (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)
Audio Level Display (HDR-
REC Mode
On image quality
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Frame Rate
HD/STD Setting
Wide Mode
x.v.Color
Image Size
Event View
Map View (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
Highlight Movie
Scenario
Delete
To delete a part of a movie
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Protect
To remove the protection of an event
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Copy (HDR-
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Direct Copy
Media Select (HDR-
Media Info
Format
To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered (HDR-
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Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Data Code
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Volume
Download Music
Empty Music
TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Disc Burn
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR-
GPS Setting (HDR-
REC Lamp (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Remote Ctrl (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Power On By LCD
Language Setting
Calibration
Drop Sensor (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
Battery Info
Eco Mode
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-
Auto Area ADJ (HDR-
If you have problems
Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander (HDR- PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
The power does not turn on.
The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on.
The menu settings have been changed automatically.
The camcorder gets warm.
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Batteries/power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
LCD screen
Memory card
Operations using the memory card cannot be performed.
Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
Recording
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.
Photos cannot be recorded.
The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped.
The imaging field looks different.
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Playback
Images cannot be played back.
Photos cannot be played back.
The movie freezes.
is indicated on a thumbnail.
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Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices
Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized.
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Playback on the TV
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Images are not copied correctly.
Connecting to a computer
PlayMemories Home cannot be installed.
PlayMemories Home does not work correctly.
The camcorder is not recognized by the computer.
Self-diagnosis display
C:(or E:) : (Self-diagnosis display)
(Warning on the internal hard disk of the camcorder)
(Battery level warning)
(Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature)
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(Warning indicator pertaining to dropsensor)
(Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording)
Warning Indicators
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Other
About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
Recording and playback on your camcorder
About GPS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
On triangulating errors
On the restriction of use of GPS
On the map data
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About the memory card
On the memory card adaptor
On image data compatibility
About the Memory Stick media
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About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
To charge the battery pack
To use the battery pack effectively
About the remaining battery time indicator
About battery life
About x.v.Color
About the AC Adaptor
On use and care
About language setting
On recording
Notes on use
LCD Panel
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
On use and care
When not using your camcorder for a long time
Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature
Notes on charging through the USB cable
When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories
Notes on optional accessories
Active Interface Shoe
Notes on the Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-
LCD screen
To clean the LCD screen
To clean the projector lens (HDR-
On handling the casing
To clean the flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
About care and storage of the lens
On moisture condensation
On adjustment of the touch panel
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder
Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-
Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack
Recording time
Playing time
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Expected recording time of movies
Expected recording time of movies Internal recording media (HDR-
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Memory card
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Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDR-
Memory card
Bit-rate and recording pixels
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Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies
Viewing standard definition image quality (STD) movies
On TV color systems
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On trademarks
Notes on the License