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Sony XR260V, HDR-PJ600V, HDR-PJ580V, HDR-CX260V/B, HDR-CX580V manual Wide Mode, TV Type Back to top

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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Wide Mode

When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio.

1. [Image Quality/Size] [Wide Mode].

2.Select the desired item.

16:9 WIDE

Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen.

4:3 ()

Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen.

Notes

For details on the holizontal/vertical ratio of the TV that will be connected, refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.

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Sony XR260V, HDR-PJ600V, HDR-PJ580V, HDR-CX260V/B, HDR-CX580V, HDR-CX250, HDR-PJ260V manual Wide Mode, TV Type Back to top

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Contents list TopBack to top Operation Search Operation SearchTop page Operation Search Top page Before use How to use this User GuideParts and controls/Screen indicators Before useChecking the supplied items Charging the battery packTurning the power on, and setting the date and time Getting startedTop page Recording RecordingRecording Useful functions for recording imagesHighlight Playback Using the built-in projectorPlayback PlaybackCreating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express Using the PlayMemories Home softwareSaving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving imagesCamera/Mic Using menu itemsShooting Mode Customizing your camcorderEdit/Copy SetupImage Quality/Size Playback FunctionBack to top Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators TroubleshootingIf you have problems TroubleshootingMaintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Troubleshooting On trademarks Search by operation Capturing photos during movie recording Saving battery powerUsing the built-in projector Recording sound clearlySelecting a topic to display How to use this User GuideChanging the font size Searching a topic by keywordReturning to a previous Marks and notations used in this User Guide Printing out aBack to top Models described in this User Guide Models and illustrations used in this User GuideHDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V Parts and controlsHDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V HDR-PJ600/PJ600VGPS antenna is located in the LCD panel HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V Page Memory card slot Batt battery release lever Built-in USB Cable Memory card access lamp Tripod receptacleEnter buttons Data Code buttonLeft Center Right Bottom Screen indicatorsIndicator Meaning LeftCenter RightBottom 101-0005 Data file name Supplied items Back to top Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Charging time To remove the battery packTo use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Battery pack AC AdaptorRelated topics Battery pack Built-in USB Cable Charging the battery using your computerCharging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery abroadTo change the language setting Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeTo turn off the power To adjust the angle of the LCD screenPower On By LCD Medium Default recording Alternative recordingTypes of memory card you can use with your camcorder Inserting a memory cardTo eject the memory card Top page Recording Recording Recording movies Screen indicators during recordingRecording movies To display items on the LCD screenTo record in mirror mode Related topics Top page Recording Recording Shooting photos Shooting photosScreen indicators during recording Zooming Back to top Zooming Camera-shake detection Intelligent AutoFace detection Scene detectionRecording the selected subject clearly Face Priority To record subjects other than people Tracking focusTo record subjects other than people Tracking focus Light Bright HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V Back to top GPS triangulating status If you do not want to record location information When the camcorder cannot triangulateIf data on your current location cannot be obtained How to check the GPS satellite icons/triangulating gaugeTo check the triangulating status On the satellite map and triangulating gaugeGPS antenna Parts and controls Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Screen display on the Event View screenScreen display on the Event View screen HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Playing movies and photos from a map When you use the map data for the first timeScreen display on the Map View While viewing photos Movie/photo default settingOperating buttons while playing While playing a movieTo play back images with other devices PhotoDividing a movie Top page Playback Playback Dividing a movieDelete Back to top On recording date and time of captured photos Capturing a photo from a movieOn recording date and time of captured photos Top page Playback Playback Capturing a photo from a movieTo change the settings for Highlight Playback To change the settings for Highlight PlaybackEnjoying a digest of your movies 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 To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 169/43 Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TVTV 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 devices on which the images can be saved Types of media Recording modeDevices on which the created disc can be played back Devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with high definition image quality HD DVD disc with standard definition image quality STDTo delete images in the external media device Saving images on an external media device easilyTo 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 WriterHttp//sony.storagesupport.com Back to top Related topics Setting up menu items To find a menu item quicklySelect Select a category Select your desired menu item When you cannot select a menu item Movie Photo To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording Smth Slw REC Smooth slow recTiming that the camcorder starts recording To check your form using self-timerTop page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Golf Shot Golf Shot103 Indoor White BalanceAuto Outdoor105 Spot Meter/Fcs Spot meter/focus Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot Focus Exposure Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic ExposureManual On focal distance information To adjust the focusTo adjust the focus On focal distance information FocusWhen you set Focus to Manual Off Low LuxScene Selection Snow*3 PortraitSpotlight*3 Beach*3Getting started Recording Cinematone HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VFader White FaderBlack Fader Self-Timer Zooming Focus Back to top Tele MacroSteadyShot movie ActiveStandard SteadyShot photo Digital Zoom 350160 Tele Conversion Wide ConversionAuto Back Light Child Priority Face DetectionRecording conditions for better face detection performance Recording conditions for better face detection performanceSmile Sensitivity Back to top Smile ShutterDual Capture Always On126 Big Smile Smile SensitivitySlight Smile Normal SmileFlash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Low Flash Level HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VHigh NormalRed Eye Reduction HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Closer Voice Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Closer VoiceFace Detection Back to top Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR 2ch Stereo Audio Mode HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 1ch SurroundMicref Level Microphone reference level Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic My Button My ButtonTop page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Guide Frame Guide FrameDisplay Setting 100 Zebra HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VYellow Peaking HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VWhite RedBright Light Bright HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580VAudio Level Display HDR For high definition image quality HD REC ModeOn image quality On image quality144 24p Frame Rate60i 60pHD/STD Setting HD QualitySTD Quality Wide Mode WideTV Type Back to top Color Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Image SizeEvent View Playing movies and photos from the Event View screenCopyright 2012 Sony Corporation Map View HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260VPlaying movies and photos from a map Back to top Highlight Movie Scenario All In Event DeleteTo delete a part of a movie Multiple Images155 To remove the protection of an event ProtectTo remove the protection of an event Top page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy ProtectThen select Memory Card Checking the image copied Media Select HDR Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Direct CopyTop page Customizing your camcorder Setup Media Select HDR Media Select HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Media Info Format Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Format164 Repair Img. DB F Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img. DB FReset File NumberSeries Camera Data Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data CodeData Code Date/TimeCoordinates HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Volume Download Music Empty Music 169 TV TypeHdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Ctrl for Hdmi Control for HdmiUSB Connect Contents list Back to topMass Storage USB Connect SettingUSB LUN Setting MultiSingle Disc Burn Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Disc BurnBeep Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup BeepLCD Brightness Your Location HDR CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup GPS Setting HDR GPS Setting HDRREC Lamp HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup REC Lamp HDRRemote Ctrl HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Power On By LCD Power On By LCDLanguage Setting Calibration Drop Sensor HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Battery Info Battery InfoEco Mode Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Eco ModeMax Demo Mode Date & Time Date & Time SettingDate & Time Format Daylight Savings/Summer TimeFor HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Area SettingFor HDR-CX250/PJ260/PJ580/PJ600 Home DestinationAuto Clock ADJ HDR Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Auto Clock ADJ HDRAuto Area ADJ HDR Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Auto Area ADJ HDRIf you have problems Rattling noise is heard when the camcorder is shaken Power does not turn onCamcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on Menu settings have been changed automatically198 Batteries/power sources Power abruptly turns offBattery pack is quickly discharged Buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear LCD screenMenu items are grayed out Buttons do not appear on the touch panelImages stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Operations using the memory card cannot be performedTop page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Memory cardImaging field looks different RecordingPressing START/STOP or Photo does not record images Photos cannot be recordedImages cannot be recorded or played back correctly Camcorder stops operatingAuto focus does not function SteadyShot does not functionLCD brightness cannot be set Sound is not recorded correctlyPhotos are recorded automatically Playback 206 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Demonstration movies cannot be deleted Editing movies/photos on your camcorderUnable to edit Movie cannot be dividedImage appears distorted on the 43 TV Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on the TVPlayback on the TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TVImages are not copied correctly Copying/Connecting to other devicesCamcorder is not recognized by the computer Connecting to a computerPlayMemories Home cannot be installed PlayMemories Home does not work correctlyBattery level warning Self-diagnosis displayCor E Self-diagnosis display Fast flashing Slow flashing214 Data error Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Recovering dataCannot recover data Reinsert the memory cardMaximum number of images already selected Unable to access external mediaOther External media cannot execute functionsWhat is the Avchd format? About the Avchd formatRecording and playback on your camcorder On the map data On triangulating errorsAbout GPS HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V On the restriction of use of GPSOn the geographic coordinate system On copyrightOn the navigation function About the Memory Stick media About the memory cardOn the memory card adaptor On image data compatibility222 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor About language setting On use and careOn recording LCD Panel About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displaysOn use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time Active Interface Shoe When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessoriesOn handling the casing To clean the LCD screenTo clean the flash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V LCD screenAbout care and storage of the lens Condensation On moisture condensationOn adjustment of the touch panel On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery On charging the pre-installed rechargeable batteryHow to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery 236 Charging time Recording time Playing time Recording timePlaying time HDR-CX250/CX260V Battery packHDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V Battery pack HDR-PJ260/PJ260V Battery packHDR-PJ600/PJ600V Battery pack HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260V Expected recording time of moviesHDR-CX580V/PJ580V HDR-PJ580 Memory card HDR-CX250/CX260V High definition image quality HDGB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB Standard definition image quality STD9M*1 20.4M*2 Bit-rate and recording pixels246 Using your camcorder abroad Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein On trademarks 250