If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner.

Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are not guaranteed. The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer.

When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories

Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your camcorder may not operate correctly.

When connecting the camcorder to another device with communication cables, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder.

When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on, do not close the LCD panel. The image data that has been recorded may be lost.

Notes on optional accessories

We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.

Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions.

Active Interface Shoe

The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a microphone (sold separately). The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details.

The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and then press down and pull out the accessory.

When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise being recorded.

You cannot use an external flash (sold separately) and the built-in flash at the same time.

When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone.

Notes on the Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-

PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

Remove the insulation sheet (A) before using the Wireless Remote Commander.

Point the Wireless Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder. When no commands have been sent from the Wireless Remote Commander within a certain period,

the light blue frame disappears. When you press any of

/

/ /

, or ENTER again, the

frame appears at the position where it was displayed last.

 

 

 

You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using

/

/

/ .

To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander (HDR- PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

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