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Sony HDR-CX260V, XR260V, HDR-PJ600V, HDR-PJ580V Flash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V, Auto

Models: 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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CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder.

1. [Camera/Mic] [Flash] [Flash].

2.Select the desired item.

Auto

Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.

On ()

Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.

Off ()

Records without flash.

Notes

The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 m to 2 m (1 foot to 6 feet 6 3/4 in.).

Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp.

The flash does not flash while the (Movie) lamp is lit.

A shadow may be produced on photos if you use the flash when you take photos with the conversion lens (sold separately) attached.

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Back to top Contents listTop Top page Operation Search Operation SearchOperation Search How to use this User Guide Parts and controls/Screen indicatorsBefore use Top page Before useCharging the battery pack Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeGetting started Checking the supplied itemsRecording RecordingUseful functions for recording images Top page RecordingUsing the built-in projector PlaybackPlayback Highlight PlaybackUsing the PlayMemories Home software Saving images with an external deviceSelecting a method for saving images Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect ExpressUsing menu items Shooting ModeCustomizing your camcorder Camera/MicSetup Image Quality/SizePlayback Function Edit/CopyBack to top Troubleshooting If you have problemsTroubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsMaintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Troubleshooting On trademarks Search by operation Saving battery power Using the built-in projectorRecording sound clearly Capturing photos during movie recordingHow to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to displayReturning to a previous Changing the font sizeSearching a topic by keyword Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User GuideBack to top Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Models described in this User GuideParts and controls HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-PJ260/PJ260VHDR-PJ600/PJ600V HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260VGPS antenna is located in the LCD panel HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V Page Built-in USB Cable Memory card access lamp Tripod receptacle Memory card slot Batt battery release leverData Code button Enter buttonsScreen indicators Indicator MeaningLeft Left Center Right BottomBottom CenterRight 101-0005 Data file name Supplied items Back to top Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power sourceBattery pack AC Adaptor Charging timeRelated topics Charging the battery using your computer Battery pack Built-in USB CableCharging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top Charging the battery abroad Charging the battery using the AC AdaptorTurning the power on, and setting the date and time To change the language settingPower On By LCD To turn off the powerTo adjust the angle of the LCD screen Default recording Alternative recording MediumInserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorderTo eject the memory card Screen indicators during recording Recording moviesTo display items on the LCD screen Top page Recording Recording Recording moviesTo record in mirror mode Related topics Shooting photos Top page Recording Recording Shooting photosScreen indicators during recording Zooming Back to top Zooming Intelligent Auto Face detectionScene detection Camera-shake detectionTo record subjects other than people Tracking focus Recording the selected subject clearly Face PriorityTo 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 informationHow to check the GPS satellite icons/triangulating gauge To check the triangulating statusOn the satellite map and triangulating gauge If data on your current location cannot be obtainedGPS antenna Parts and controls Screen display on the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from the Event View screenScreen 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 mapScreen display on the Map View Movie/photo default setting Operating buttons while playingWhile playing a movie While viewing photosPhoto To play back images with other devicesDelete Back to top Dividing a movieTop page Playback Playback Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie On recording date and time of captured photosTop page Playback Playback Capturing a photo from a movie On recording date and time of captured photosEnjoying a digest of your movies Highlight Playback To change the settings for Highlight PlaybackTo change the settings for Highlight Playback Back to top To play back a saved scenario To play back a saved scenarioTo play back a Highlight Movie To play back a Highlight MovieSearch 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 169/43TV 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 savedDevices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality HDDVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Devices on which the created disc can be played backSaving images on an external media device easily To delete images in the external media deviceTo 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 Http//sony.storagesupport.com Back to top Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVDWriter Related topics Select Select a category Select your desired menu item Setting up menu itemsTo find a menu item quickly When you cannot select a menu item Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Smooth slow rec To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recordingTo check your form using self-timer Top page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Golf ShotGolf Shot Timing that the camcorder starts recording103 White Balance AutoOutdoor Indoor105 Spot Meter/Fcs Spot meter/focus Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot Focus Manual ExposureTop page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Exposure To adjust the focus To adjust the focus On focal distance informationFocus On focal distance informationWhen you set Focus to Manual Low Lux OffScene Selection Portrait Spotlight*3Beach*3 Snow*3Cinematone HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Getting started RecordingBlack Fader FaderWhite Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro Zooming Focus Back to topStandard SteadyShot movieActive SteadyShot photo 160 Digital Zoom350 Wide Conversion Tele ConversionAuto Back Light Face Detection Recording conditions for better face detection performanceRecording conditions for better face detection performance Child PrioritySmile Shutter Dual CaptureAlways On Smile Sensitivity Back to top126 Smile Sensitivity Slight SmileNormal Smile Big SmileFlash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Flash Level HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V HighNormal LowRed Eye Reduction HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Face Detection Back to top Closer VoiceTop page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Closer Voice Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR Audio Mode HDR CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V1ch Surround 2ch StereoMicref Level Microphone reference level My Button Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic My ButtonGuide Frame Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Guide FrameDisplay Setting Zebra HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V 100Peaking HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V WhiteRed YellowLight Bright HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V BrightAudio Level Display HDR REC Mode On image qualityOn image quality For high definition image quality HD144 Frame Rate 60i60p 24pSTD Quality HD/STD SettingHD Quality TV Type Back to top Wide ModeWide Color Image Size Expected number of recordable photos Back to topCopyright 2012 Sony Corporation Event ViewPlaying movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map Back to top Map View HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260VCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Highlight Movie Scenario Delete To delete a part of a movieMultiple Images All In Event155 Protect To remove the protection of an eventTop page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Protect To remove the protection of an eventThen select Memory Card Checking the image copied Media Select HDR Direct Copy Saving images on an external media device easily Back to topCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Media Select HDRMedia Select HDR Media Info Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Format Format164 Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img. DB F Repair Img. DB FSeries ResetFile Number Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data Code Data CodeDate/Time Camera DataCoordinates HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Volume Download Music Empty Music TV Type 169Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi Ctrl for HdmiContents list Back to top USB ConnectUSB Connect Setting Mass StorageSingle USB LUN SettingMulti Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Disc Burn Disc BurnTop page Customizing your camcorder Setup Beep BeepLCD Brightness Your Location HDR CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V GPS Setting HDR Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup GPS Setting HDRTop page Customizing your camcorder Setup REC Lamp HDR REC Lamp HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VRemote Ctrl HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Power On By LCD Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Power On By LCDLanguage Setting Calibration Drop Sensor HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Battery Info Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Battery InfoMax Eco ModeTop page Customizing your camcorder Setup Eco Mode Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Date & Time FormatDaylight Savings/Summer Time Date & TimeArea Setting For HDR-CX250/PJ260/PJ580/PJ600 HomeDestination For HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260VTop page Customizing your camcorder Setup Auto Clock ADJ HDR Auto Clock ADJ HDRTop page Customizing your camcorder Setup Auto Area ADJ HDR Auto Area ADJ HDRIf you have problems Power does not turn on Camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to onMenu settings have been changed automatically Rattling noise is heard when the camcorder is shaken198 Battery pack is quickly discharged Batteries/power sourcesPower abruptly turns off LCD screen Menu items are grayed outButtons do not appear on the touch panel Buttons on the touch panel quickly disappearOperations using the memory card cannot be performed Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cardMemory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deletedRecording Pressing START/STOP or Photo does not record imagesPhotos cannot be recorded Imaging field looks differentCamcorder stops operating Auto focus does not functionSteadyShot does not function Images cannot be recorded or played back correctlyPhotos are recorded automatically LCD brightness cannot be setSound is not recorded correctly Playback 206 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to editMovie cannot be divided Demonstration movies cannot be deletedTop page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on the TV Playback on the TVNeither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Image appears distorted on the 43 TVCopying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctlyConnecting to a computer PlayMemories Home cannot be installedPlayMemories Home does not work correctly Camcorder is not recognized by the computerCor E Self-diagnosis display Battery level warningSelf-diagnosis display Slow flashing Fast flashing214 Data error Recovering data Cannot recover dataReinsert the memory card Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use againUnable to access external media OtherExternal media cannot execute functions Maximum number of images already selectedRecording and playback on your camcorder What is the Avchd format?About the Avchd format On triangulating errors About GPS HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260VOn the restriction of use of GPS On the map dataOn the navigation function On the geographic coordinate systemOn copyright About the memory card On the memory card adaptorOn image data compatibility About the Memory Stick media222 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor On recording About language settingOn use and care On use and care LCD PanelAbout this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays When not using your camcorder for a long time When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Active Interface ShoeTo clean the LCD screen To clean the flash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VLCD screen On handling the casingAbout care and storage of the lens On moisture condensation CondensationOn adjustment of the touch panel How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryOn charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery 236 Charging time Recording time Recording time Playing timeHDR-CX250/CX260V Battery pack HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V Battery packHDR-PJ260/PJ260V Battery pack Playing timeHDR-PJ600/PJ600V Battery pack Expected recording time of movies HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260VHDR-CX580V/PJ580V HDR-PJ580 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB Memory cardHDR-CX250/CX260V High definition image quality HD Standard definition image quality STD 16 GB 32 GBBit-rate and recording pixels 9M*1 20.4M*2246 Using your camcorder abroad Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein On trademarks 250