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HDR-CX260V/B
HDR-PJ580
HDR-CX250
HDR-CX260V
HDR-PJ580V
HDR-PJ260V
HDR-PJ260
HDR-PJ600
HDR-PJ600V
XR260V
HDR-CX580V
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Movie/photo default setting
Self-Timer
Screen indicators
Connecting to a computer
Maintenance
If you have problems
Reset
Setup
Charging the battery pack
To adjust the focus
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Contents
Contents list
Top
Back to top
Operation Search
Operation Search
Top page Operation Search
Before use
How to use this User Guide
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Top page Before use
Getting started
Charging the battery pack
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Checking the supplied items
Useful functions for recording images
Recording
Recording
Top page Recording
Playback
Using the built-in projector
Playback
Highlight Playback
Selecting a method for saving images
Using the PlayMemories Home software
Saving images with an external device
Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express
Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Shooting Mode
Camera/Mic
Playback Function
Setup
Image Quality/Size
Edit/Copy
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you have problems
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Playback
Customizing your camcorder
Playback Function
Troubleshooting
On trademarks
Search by operation
Recording sound clearly
Saving battery power
Using the built-in projector
Capturing photos during movie recording
How to use this User Guide
Selecting a topic to display
Changing the font size
Searching a topic by keyword
Returning to a previous
Printing out a
Marks and notations used in this User Guide
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Models and illustrations used in this User Guide
Models described in this User Guide
Parts and controls
HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V
HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel
HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V
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Built-in USB Cable Memory card access lamp Tripod receptacle
Memory card slot Batt battery release lever
Data Code button
Enter buttons
Left
Screen indicators
Indicator Meaning
Left Center Right Bottom
Center
Right
Bottom
101-0005 Data file name
Supplied items
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Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor
Battery pack AC Adaptor
To remove the battery pack
To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source
Charging time
Related topics
Charging the battery using your computer
Battery pack Built-in USB Cable
Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top
Charging the battery abroad
Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor
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
Power On By LCD
Default recording Alternative recording
Medium
Inserting a memory card
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
To eject the memory card
To display items on the LCD screen
Screen indicators during recording
Recording movies
Top page Recording Recording Recording movies
To record in mirror mode
Related topics
Shooting photos
Top page Recording Recording Shooting photos
Screen indicators during recording Zooming Back to top
Zooming
Scene detection
Intelligent Auto
Face detection
Camera-shake detection
Recording the selected subject clearly Face Priority
To record subjects other than people Tracking focus
To record subjects other than people Tracking focus
Light Bright HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V Back to top
GPS triangulating status
When the camcorder cannot triangulate
If you do not want to record location information
On the satellite map and triangulating gauge
How to check the GPS satellite icons/triangulating gauge
To check the triangulating status
If data on your current location cannot be obtained
GPS antenna Parts and controls
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Screen display on the Event View screen
Screen display on the Event View screen
HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
When you use the map data for the first time
Playing movies and photos from a map
Screen display on the Map View
While playing a movie
Movie/photo default setting
Operating buttons while playing
While viewing photos
Photo
To play back images with other devices
Dividing a movie
Top page Playback Playback Dividing a movie
Delete Back to top
Top page Playback Playback Capturing a photo from a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie
On recording date and time of captured photos
On recording date and time of captured photos
To change the settings for Highlight Playback
To change the settings for Highlight Playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback
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To play back a saved scenario
To play back a saved scenario
To play back a Highlight Movie
To play back a Highlight Movie
Search Print
Back to top
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
On an Hdmi cable
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 169/43
TV Type Wide Mode Back to top
Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Using Bravia Sync
Starting the PlayMemories Home software
Disc creation guide
Related topics
Types of media Recording mode
Types of media devices on which the images can be saved
DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD
Devices on which the created disc can be played back
DVD disc with high definition image quality HD
Devices on which the created disc can be played back
Saving images on an external media device easily
To delete images in the external media device
To delete images in the external media device
Device
Contents list
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
Http//sony.storagesupport.com Back to top
Related topics
Setting up menu items
To find a menu item quickly
Select Select a category Select your desired menu item
When you cannot select a menu item
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC Smooth slow rec
To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording
Golf Shot
To check your form using self-timer
Top page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Golf Shot
Timing that the camcorder starts recording
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Outdoor
White Balance
Auto
Indoor
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Spot Meter/Fcs Spot meter/focus
Spot Meter Flexible spot meter
Spot Focus
Exposure
Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Exposure
Manual
Focus
To adjust the focus
To adjust the focus On focal distance information
On focal distance information
When you set Focus to Manual
Low Lux
Off
Scene Selection
Beach*3
Portrait
Spotlight*3
Snow*3
Cinematone HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
Getting started Recording
Fader
White Fader
Black Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
Zooming Focus Back to top
SteadyShot movie
Active
Standard
SteadyShot photo
Digital Zoom
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Wide Conversion
Tele Conversion
Auto Back Light
Recording conditions for better face detection performance
Face Detection
Recording conditions for better face detection performance
Child Priority
Always On
Smile Shutter
Dual Capture
Smile Sensitivity Back to top
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Normal Smile
Smile Sensitivity
Slight Smile
Big Smile
Flash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
Normal
Flash Level HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
High
Low
Red Eye Reduction HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
Closer Voice
Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Closer Voice
Face Detection Back to top
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
1ch Surround
Audio Mode HDR
CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
2ch Stereo
Micref Level Microphone reference level
My Button
Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic My Button
Guide Frame
Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Guide Frame
Display Setting
Zebra HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
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Red
Peaking HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
White
Yellow
Light Bright HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V
Bright
Audio Level Display HDR
On image quality
REC Mode
On image quality
For high definition image quality HD
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60p
Frame Rate
60i
24p
HD/STD Setting
HD Quality
STD Quality
Wide Mode
Wide
TV Type Back to top
Color
Image Size
Expected number of recordable photos Back to top
Event View
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
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Map View HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
Playing movies and photos from a map Back to top
Highlight Movie
Scenario
Multiple Images
Delete
To delete a part of a movie
All In Event
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Top page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Protect
Protect
To remove the protection of an event
To remove the protection of an event
Then select
Memory Card
Checking the image copied Media Select HDR
Direct Copy
Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Media Select HDR
Media Select HDR
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
Media Info
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Format
Format
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Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img. DB F
Repair Img. DB F
Reset
File Number
Series
Date/Time
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data Code
Data Code
Camera Data
Coordinates HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
Volume
Download Music
Empty Music
TV Type
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Hdmi Resolution
Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi
Ctrl for Hdmi
Contents list Back to top
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
Mass Storage
USB LUN Setting
Multi
Single
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Disc Burn
Disc Burn
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Beep
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location HDR CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
GPS Setting HDR
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup GPS Setting HDR
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup REC Lamp HDR
REC Lamp HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
Remote Ctrl HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
Power On By LCD
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Power On By LCD
Language Setting
Calibration
Drop Sensor HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
Battery Info
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Battery Info
Eco Mode
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Eco Mode
Max
Demo Mode
Daylight Savings/Summer Time
Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Format
Date & Time
Destination
Area Setting
For HDR-CX250/PJ260/PJ580/PJ600 Home
For HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Auto Clock ADJ HDR
Auto Clock ADJ HDR
Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Auto Area ADJ HDR
Auto Area ADJ HDR
If you have problems
Menu settings have been changed automatically
Power does not turn on
Camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on
Rattling noise is heard when the camcorder is shaken
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Batteries/power sources
Power abruptly turns off
Battery pack is quickly discharged
Buttons do not appear on the touch panel
LCD screen
Menu items are grayed out
Buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear
Memory card
Operations using the memory card cannot be performed
Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card
Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted
Photos cannot be recorded
Recording
Pressing START/STOP or Photo does not record images
Imaging field looks different
SteadyShot does not function
Camcorder stops operating
Auto focus does not function
Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly
LCD brightness cannot be set
Sound is not recorded correctly
Photos are recorded automatically
Playback
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Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices
Movie cannot be divided
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Unable to edit
Demonstration movies cannot be deleted
Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV
Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on the TV
Playback on the TV
Image appears distorted on the 43 TV
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Images are not copied correctly
PlayMemories Home does not work correctly
Connecting to a computer
PlayMemories Home cannot be installed
Camcorder is not recognized by the computer
Battery level warning
Self-diagnosis display
Cor E Self-diagnosis display
Slow flashing
Fast flashing
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Data error
Reinsert the memory card
Recovering data
Cannot recover data
Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again
External media cannot execute functions
Unable to access external media
Other
Maximum number of images already selected
What is the Avchd format?
About the Avchd format
Recording and playback on your camcorder
On the restriction of use of GPS
On triangulating errors
About GPS HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
On the map data
On the geographic coordinate system
On copyright
On the navigation function
On image data compatibility
About the memory card
On the memory card adaptor
About the Memory Stick media
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About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
About battery life
About x.v.Color
About the AC Adaptor
About language setting
On use and care
On recording
LCD Panel
About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays
On use and care
When not using your camcorder for a long time
When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories
Active Interface Shoe
LCD screen
To clean the LCD screen
To clean the flash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
On handling the casing
About care and storage of the lens
On moisture condensation
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
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Charging time
Recording time
Recording time Playing time
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V Battery pack
HDR-CX250/CX260V Battery pack
HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V Battery pack
Playing time
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V Battery pack
Expected recording time of movies
HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260V
HDR-CX580V/PJ580V HDR-PJ580
Memory card
HDR-CX250/CX260V High definition image quality HD
GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Standard definition image quality STD
16 GB 32 GB
Bit-rate and recording pixels
9M*1 20.4M*2
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Using your camcorder abroad
Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein
On trademarks
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