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Sony HDR-PJ580V, XR260V manual Related topics, Light Bright HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V 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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Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)

1.Press LIGHT.

A: Flash/Video light

Each time you press the LIGHT button, the indicator changes as follows.

Off (no indicator) Auto () On () ...

Notes

Keep a distance of about 0.3 m to 1.5 m (1 foot to 5 feet) between the camcorder and the subject. The video light generates strong light. Do not use the video light directly in front of the eyes at close range.

The battery drains quickly while using the video light.

When you shoot photos, the video light turns off and will work as a flash.

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Contents list TopBack to top Operation Search Operation SearchTop page Operation Search Parts and controls/Screen indicators How to use this User GuideBefore use Top page Before useTurning the power on, and setting the date and time Charging the battery packGetting started Checking the supplied itemsRecording RecordingUseful functions for recording images Top page RecordingPlayback Using the built-in projectorPlayback Highlight PlaybackSaving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home softwareSelecting a method for saving images Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect ExpressShooting Mode Using menu itemsCustomizing your camcorder Camera/MicImage Quality/Size SetupPlayback Function Edit/CopyBack to top If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsMaintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Customizing your camcorder Playback Function Troubleshooting On trademarks Search by operation Using the built-in projector Saving battery powerRecording sound clearly Capturing photos during movie recordingSelecting 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 buttonIndicator Meaning Screen indicatorsLeft Left Center Right BottomCenter RightBottom 101-0005 Data file name Supplied items Back to top Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source To remove the battery packBattery pack AC Adaptor Charging timeRelated 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 Recording movies Screen indicators during recordingTo display items on the LCD screen Top page Recording Recording Recording moviesTo record in mirror mode Related topics Top page Recording Recording Shooting photos Shooting photosScreen indicators during recording Zooming Back to top Zooming Face detection Intelligent AutoScene detection Camera-shake 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 triangulateTo check the triangulating status How to check the GPS satellite icons/triangulating gaugeOn the satellite map and triangulating gauge If data on your current location cannot be obtainedGPS 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 Operating buttons while playing Movie/photo default settingWhile playing a movie While viewing photosTo 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 movieTop page Playback Playback Capturing a photo from a movie 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 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 modeDVD disc with high definition image quality HD Devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Devices on which the created disc can be played backTo 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 recTop page Customizing your camcorder Shooting Mode Golf Shot To check your form using self-timerGolf Shot Timing that the camcorder starts recording103 Auto White BalanceOutdoor Indoor105 Spot Meter/Fcs Spot meter/focus Spot Meter Flexible spot meter Spot Focus Exposure Top page Customizing your camcorder Camera/Mic ExposureManual To adjust the focus On focal distance information To adjust the focusFocus On focal distance informationWhen you set Focus to Manual Off Low LuxScene Selection Spotlight*3 PortraitBeach*3 Snow*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 Recording conditions for better face detection performance Face DetectionRecording conditions for better face detection performance Child PriorityDual Capture Smile ShutterAlways On Smile Sensitivity Back to top126 Slight Smile Smile SensitivityNormal Smile Big SmileFlash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V High Flash Level HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VNormal LowRed 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 CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Audio Mode HDR1ch Surround 2ch StereoMicref 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/PJ600VWhite Peaking HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600VRed YellowBright Light Bright HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580VAudio Level Display HDR On image quality REC ModeOn image quality For high definition image quality HD144 60i Frame Rate60p 24pHD/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 To delete a part of a movie DeleteMultiple Images All In Event155 To remove the protection of an event ProtectTop page Customizing your camcorder Edit/Copy Protect To remove the protection of an eventThen 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 Data Code Top page Customizing your camcorder Setup Data CodeDate/Time Camera DataCoordinates 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 Format Date & Time SettingDaylight Savings/Summer Time Date & TimeFor HDR-CX250/PJ260/PJ580/PJ600 Home Area SettingDestination For HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260VAuto 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 Camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on Power does not turn onMenu settings have been changed automatically Rattling noise is heard when the camcorder is shaken198 Batteries/power sources Power abruptly turns offBattery pack is quickly discharged Menu items are grayed out LCD screenButtons do not appear on the touch panel Buttons on the touch panel quickly disappearTop page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performedMemory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deletedPressing START/STOP or Photo does not record images RecordingPhotos cannot be recorded Imaging field looks differentAuto focus does not function Camcorder stops operatingSteadyShot does not function Images cannot be recorded or played back correctlyLCD brightness cannot be set Sound is not recorded correctlyPhotos are recorded automatically Playback 206 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Unable to edit Editing movies/photos on your camcorderMovie cannot be divided Demonstration movies cannot be deletedPlayback on the TV Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on the TVNeither image nor sound is played on the connected TV Image appears distorted on the 43 TVImages are not copied correctly Copying/Connecting to other devicesPlayMemories Home cannot be installed Connecting to a computerPlayMemories Home does not work correctly Camcorder is not recognized by the computerBattery level warning Self-diagnosis displayCor E Self-diagnosis display Fast flashing Slow flashing214 Data error Cannot recover data Recovering dataReinsert the memory card Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use againOther Unable to access external mediaExternal media cannot execute functions Maximum number of images already selectedWhat is the Avchd format? About the Avchd formatRecording and playback on your camcorder About GPS HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V On triangulating errorsOn the restriction of use of GPS On the map dataOn the geographic coordinate system On copyrightOn the navigation function On the memory card adaptor About the memory cardOn image data compatibility About the Memory Stick media222 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 accessoriesTo clean the flash HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V To clean the LCD screenLCD screen On handling the casingAbout 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 timeHDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V Battery pack HDR-CX250/CX260V Battery packHDR-PJ260/PJ260V Battery pack Playing timeHDR-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