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Sony HDR-PJ580V, XR260V, HDR-PJ600V, HDR-CX260V/B Default recording Alternative recording, Medium

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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Selecting a recording medium (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)

The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.

	Default recording			Alternative recording
	medium			medium
HDR-			Internal		Memory card
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V			memory		Memory card
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V			memory

HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V			Internal hard		Memory card
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V			disk		Memory card
			disk

You can select a recording medium from the menu.

1.Select [Setup] [Media Settings] [Media Select] the desired medium.

Notes

You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos.

Related topics

Screen indicators during recording

Expected recording time of movies

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Sony HDR-PJ580V, XR260V, HDR-PJ600V, HDR-CX260V/B, HDR-CX580V, HDR-CX250 manual Default recording Alternative recording, Medium

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Top Contents listBack to top Operation Search Operation SearchTop page Operation Search Before use How to use this User GuideParts and controls/Screen indicators Top page Before useGetting started Charging the battery packTurning the power on, and setting the date and time Checking the supplied itemsUseful functions for recording images RecordingRecording Top page RecordingPlayback Using the built-in projectorPlayback Highlight PlaybackSelecting a method for saving images Using the PlayMemories Home softwareSaving images with an external device Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect ExpressCustomizing your camcorder Using menu itemsShooting Mode Camera/MicPlayback Function SetupImage Quality/Size Edit/CopyBack to top Troubleshooting TroubleshootingIf you have problems Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsMaintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Troubleshooting On trademarks Search by operation Recording sound clearly Saving battery powerUsing the built-in projector Capturing photos during movie recordingHow to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to displaySearching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous 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 buttonsLeft Screen indicatorsIndicator Meaning Left Center Right BottomRight CenterBottom 101-0005 Data file name Supplied items Back to top Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Battery pack AC Adaptor To remove the battery packTo use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source 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 settingTo adjust the angle of the LCD screen To turn off the powerPower On By LCD Default recording Alternative recording MediumInserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorderTo eject the memory card To display items on the LCD screen Screen indicators during recordingRecording movies 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 Scene detection Intelligent AutoFace 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 informationOn the satellite map and triangulating gauge How to check the GPS satellite icons/triangulating gaugeTo check the triangulating status 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 While playing a movie Movie/photo default settingOperating buttons while playing While viewing photosPhoto To play back images with other devicesTop page Playback Playback Dividing a movie Dividing a movieDelete Back to top Top page Playback Playback Capturing a photo from a movie Capturing a photo from a movieOn recording date and time of captured photos On recording date and time of captured photosTo 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 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 savedDVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with high definition image quality HD 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 Writer Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVDHttp//sony.storagesupport.com Back to top Related topics To find a menu item quickly Setting up menu itemsSelect 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 recordingGolf Shot To check your form using self-timerTop page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Golf Shot Timing that the camcorder starts recording103 Outdoor White BalanceAuto Indoor105 Spot Meter/Fcs Spot meter/focus Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot Focus Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Exposure ExposureManual Focus To adjust the focusTo adjust the focus On focal distance information On focal distance informationWhen you set Focus to Manual Low Lux OffScene Selection Beach*3 PortraitSpotlight*3 Snow*3Cinematone HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Getting started RecordingWhite Fader FaderBlack Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro Zooming Focus Back to topActive SteadyShot movieStandard SteadyShot photo 350 Digital Zoom160 Wide Conversion Tele ConversionAuto Back Light Recording conditions for better face detection performance Face DetectionRecording conditions for better face detection performance Child PriorityAlways On Smile ShutterDual Capture Smile Sensitivity Back to top126 Normal Smile Smile SensitivitySlight Smile Big SmileFlash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Normal Flash Level HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VHigh LowRed Eye Reduction HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Closer Voice Closer VoiceFace Detection Back to top Blt-in Zoom Mic Auto Wind NR 1ch Surround Audio Mode HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V 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 100Red Peaking HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VWhite YellowLight Bright HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V BrightAudio Level Display HDR On image quality REC ModeOn image quality For high definition image quality HD144 60p Frame Rate60i 24pHD Quality HD/STD SettingSTD Quality Wide Wide ModeTV Type Back to top Color Image Size Expected number of recordable photos Back to topPlaying movies and photos from the Event View screen Event ViewCopyright 2012 Sony Corporation CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Map View HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260VPlaying movies and photos from a map Back to top Highlight Movie Scenario Multiple Images DeleteTo delete a part of a movie All In Event155 Top page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Protect ProtectTo remove the protection of an event 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 topMedia Select HDR Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Media Select HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Media Info Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Format Format164 Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img. DB F Repair Img. DB FFile Number ResetSeries Date/Time Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data CodeData Code 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 StorageMulti USB LUN SettingSingle 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 InfoTop page Customizing your camcorder Setup Eco Mode Eco ModeMax Demo Mode Daylight Savings/Summer Time Date & Time SettingDate & Time Format Date & TimeDestination Area SettingFor HDR-CX250/PJ260/PJ580/PJ600 Home 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 Menu settings have been changed automatically Power does not turn onCamcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on Rattling noise is heard when the camcorder is shaken198 Power abruptly turns off Batteries/power sourcesBattery pack is quickly discharged Buttons do not appear on the touch panel LCD screenMenu items are grayed out Buttons on the touch panel quickly disappearMemory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performedTop page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deletedPhotos cannot be recorded RecordingPressing START/STOP or Photo does not record images Imaging field looks differentSteadyShot does not function Camcorder stops operatingAuto focus does not function Images cannot be recorded or played back correctlySound is not recorded correctly LCD brightness cannot be setPhotos are recorded automatically Playback 206 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Movie cannot be divided Editing movies/photos on your camcorderUnable to edit Demonstration movies cannot be deletedNeither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on the TVPlayback on the TV Image appears distorted on the 43 TVCopying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctlyPlayMemories Home does not work correctly Connecting to a computerPlayMemories Home cannot be installed Camcorder is not recognized by the computerSelf-diagnosis display Battery level warningCor E Self-diagnosis display Slow flashing Fast flashing214 Data error Reinsert the memory card Recovering dataCannot recover data Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use againExternal media cannot execute functions Unable to access external mediaOther Maximum number of images already selectedAbout the Avchd format What is the Avchd format?Recording and playback on your camcorder On the restriction of use of GPS On triangulating errorsAbout GPS HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V On the map dataOn copyright On the geographic coordinate systemOn the navigation function On image data compatibility About the memory cardOn the memory card adaptor About the Memory Stick media222 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack About battery life About x.v.Color About the AC Adaptor On use and care About language settingOn recording About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays LCD PanelOn use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time When the camcorder is connected to a computer or accessories Active Interface ShoeLCD screen To clean the LCD screenTo clean the flash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V On handling the casingAbout care and storage of the lens On moisture condensation 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 Recording time Playing timeHDR-PJ260/PJ260V Battery pack HDR-CX250/CX260V Battery packHDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V Battery pack Playing timeHDR-PJ600/PJ600V Battery pack Expected recording time of movies HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260VHDR-CX580V/PJ580V HDR-PJ580 HDR-CX250/CX260V High definition image quality HD Memory cardGB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 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