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Sony HDR-CX250, XR260V, HDR-PJ600V, HDR-PJ580V Top page Recording Recording Shooting photos

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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"Handycam" User Guide

Operation Search

Before use

Getting started

Recording

Playback

Saving images with an external device

Customizing your camcorder

Troubleshooting

Maintenance and precautions

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Shooting photos

If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).

HDR-CX250: Memory card

HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media

1.Open the LCD screen and press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.

2.Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.

When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen.

If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-

CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camcorder’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.

To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.

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Sony HDR-CX250, XR260V, HDR-PJ600V, HDR-PJ580V, HDR-CX260V/B, HDR-CX580V manual Top page Recording Recording Shooting photos

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Top Contents listBack to top Operation Search Operation SearchTop page Operation Search How to use this User Guide Parts and controls/Screen indicatorsBefore use Top page Before use Charging the battery pack Turning the power on, and setting the date and timeGetting started Checking the supplied items Recording RecordingUseful functions for recording images Top page Recording Using the built-in projector PlaybackPlayback Highlight Playback Using the PlayMemories Home software Saving images with an external deviceSelecting a method for saving images Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express Using menu items Shooting ModeCustomizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Setup Image Quality/SizePlayback Function Edit/Copy Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problemsTroubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators Maintenance 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 recording How to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Searching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Back to top 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 Page Built-in USB Cable Memory card access lamp Tripod receptacle Memory card slot Batt battery release lever Data Code button Enter buttons Screen indicators Indicator MeaningLeft Left Center Right Bottom Right CenterBottom 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 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 adjust the angle of the LCD screen To turn off the powerPower 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 Screen indicators during recording Recording moviesTo display items on the LCD screen 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 Intelligent Auto Face detectionScene detection Camera-shake detection To 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 information How 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 obtained GPS 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 map Screen display on the Map View Movie/photo default setting Operating buttons while playingWhile playing a movie While viewing photos Photo To play back images with other devices Top page Playback Playback Dividing a movie Dividing a movieDelete Back to top 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 photos To 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 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 Devices 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 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 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 recording To check your form using self-timer Top page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Golf ShotGolf Shot Timing that the camcorder starts recording 103 White Balance AutoOutdoor Indoor 105 Spot Meter/Fcs Spot meter/focus Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot Focus Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic Exposure ExposureManual To adjust the focus To adjust the focus On focal distance informationFocus On focal distance information When you set Focus to Manual Low Lux Off Scene Selection Portrait Spotlight*3Beach*3 Snow*3 Cinematone HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Getting started Recording White Fader FaderBlack Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro Zooming Focus Back to top Active SteadyShot movieStandard SteadyShot photo 350 Digital Zoom160 Wide Conversion Tele Conversion Auto Back Light Face Detection Recording conditions for better face detection performanceRecording conditions for better face detection performance Child Priority Smile Shutter Dual CaptureAlways On Smile Sensitivity Back to top 126 Smile Sensitivity Slight SmileNormal Smile Big Smile Flash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Flash Level HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V HighNormal Low Red 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 Audio Mode HDR CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V1ch Surround 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 100 Peaking HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V WhiteRed Yellow Light Bright HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V Bright Audio Level Display HDR REC Mode On image qualityOn image quality For high definition image quality HD 144 Frame Rate 60i60p 24p HD Quality HD/STD SettingSTD Quality Wide Wide ModeTV Type Back to top Color Image Size Expected number of recordable photos Back to top Playing 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 Delete To delete a part of a movieMultiple Images All In Event 155 Protect To remove the protection of an eventTop page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Protect 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 Media 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 Format 164 Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Repair Img. DB F Repair Img. DB F File Number ResetSeries Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data Code Data CodeDate/Time Camera Data Coordinates HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Volume Download Music Empty Music TV Type 169 Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Control for Hdmi Ctrl for Hdmi Contents list Back to top USB Connect USB Connect Setting Mass Storage Multi USB LUN SettingSingle 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 Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Eco Mode Eco ModeMax Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Date & Time FormatDaylight Savings/Summer Time Date & Time Area Setting For HDR-CX250/PJ260/PJ580/PJ600 HomeDestination 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 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 shaken 198 Power abruptly turns off Batteries/power sourcesBattery pack is quickly discharged LCD screen Menu items are grayed outButtons do not appear on the touch panel Buttons on the touch panel quickly disappear Operations using the memory card cannot be performed Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cardMemory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted Recording Pressing START/STOP or Photo does not record imagesPhotos cannot be recorded Imaging field looks different Camcorder stops operating Auto focus does not functionSteadyShot does not function Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly Sound is not recorded correctly LCD brightness cannot be setPhotos are recorded automatically 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 deleted Top 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 TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly Connecting to a computer PlayMemories Home cannot be installedPlayMemories Home does not work correctly Camcorder is not recognized by the computer Self-diagnosis display Battery level warningCor E Self-diagnosis display Slow flashing Fast flashing 214 Data error Recovering data Cannot recover dataReinsert the memory card Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again Unable to access external media OtherExternal media cannot execute functions Maximum number of images already selected About the Avchd format What is the Avchd format?Recording and playback on your camcorder On triangulating errors About GPS HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260VOn the restriction of use of GPS On the map data On copyright On the geographic coordinate systemOn the navigation function About the memory card On the memory card adaptorOn image data compatibility About the Memory Stick media 222 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 Shoe To clean the LCD screen To clean the flash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VLCD screen 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 batteryHow to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery 236 Charging time Recording time Recording time Playing time HDR-CX250/CX260V Battery pack HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V Battery packHDR-PJ260/PJ260V Battery pack Playing time HDR-PJ600/PJ600V Battery pack Expected recording time of movies HDR-CX260V HDR-XR260V HDR-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 GB Bit-rate and recording pixels 9M*1 20.4M*2 246 Using your camcorder abroad Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein On trademarks 250