"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page Before use HDR-CX250/ CX260V/ CX580V/ PJ260/ PJ260V/ PJ580/ PJ580V/ PJ600/ PJ600V/ XR260V Getting started User Guide Recording Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Before use Operation Search Getting started Search by operation Recording Back to top Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 2
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use Operation Search Before use Before use How to use this User Guide Getting started How to use this User Guide Recording Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Playback Parts and controls/Screen indicators Saving images with an external device Parts and controls Screen indicators Customizing your camcorder Back to top Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 3
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started Operation Search Getting started Before use Checking the supplied items Getting started Supplied items Recording Charging the battery pack Playback Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery abroad Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Trouble
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording Operation Search Recording Before use Recording Getting started Recording movies Recording Shooting photos Playback Useful functions for recording images Saving images with an external device Zooming Customizing your camcorder Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Intelligent Auto Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Using the GPS function
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback Operation Search Playback Before use Playback Getting started Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Recording Playing movies and photos from a map Playback Operating buttons while playing Saving images with an external device Dividing a movie Customizing your camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie Highlight Playback Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Content
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device Operation Search Saving images with an external device Before use Using the “PlayMemories Home” software Getting started Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Recording Selecting a method for saving images Playback Disc creation guide Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Types of media devices on which the images can be saved The devices on which the created disc can be played ba
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder Operation Search Customizing your camcorder Before use Using menu items Getting started Setting up menu items Recording Shooting Mode Playback Movie Saving images with an external device Photo Customizing your camcorder Golf Shot Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Camera/Mic Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Focu
Peaking (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Light Bright (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Audio Level Display (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Image Quality/Size REC Mode Frame Rate HD/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.
Battery Info Eco Mode Demo Mode Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 10
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting Operation Search Troubleshooting Before use If you have problems Getting started If you have problems Recording Troubleshooting Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Maintenance and precautions Contents list Playback Playing back images s
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions Operation Search Maintenance and precautions Before use Maintenance and precautions Getting started About the AVCHD format Recording About GPS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Playback About the memory card Saving images with an external device About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list About x.v.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Operation Search Contents list Before use Getting started Operation Search Recording Operation Search Search by operation Playback Back to top Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Before use How to use this User Guide Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list How to use this User Guide Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Parts and controls/Screen indicators Parts and controls Sc
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Using the GPS function (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Back to top Playback Playback Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map Operating buttons while playing Dividing a movie Capturing a photo from a movie Highlight Playback Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Saving Highlight Playback in high definit
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.
REC Mode Frame Rate HD/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size Playback Function Event View Map View (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Highlight Movie Scenario Edit/Copy Delete Protect Copy (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Direct Copy Setup Media Select (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Media Info Format Repair Img. DB F.
Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Auto Area ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Back to top Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Batteries/power sources LCD screen Memory card Recording Playback Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Playback on the TV Copying/Connec
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation Operation Search Search by operation Before use Getting started Setting the date and time Recording Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Identifying part names Parts and controls Displaying the data code Data Code Maintenance and precautions Conte
Scene Selection (Night Portrait) Scene Selection (Night Scene) Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Recording sound clearly Closer Voice Auto Wind NR Audio Mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Blt-in Zoom Mic Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Capturing photos during movie recording Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies Smile Shutter Recording su
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Operation Search How to use this User Guide Before use Getting started Selecting a topic to display Recording Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explain
Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to return to a page you previously viewed.
Printing out a page Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing. Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( Operate the camcorder in the order indicated. 23 ) (A).
Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Operation Search Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Before use Getting started Models described in this User Guide Recording Playback Models described in this User Guide are as follows. HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ270V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V Saving images with an external device Difference of each model are as follows.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Parts and controls Operation Search Parts and controls Before use Getting started To fasten the grip belt Recording To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Playback Saving images with an external device HDR-CX250/CX260V Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list HDR
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V HDR-XR260V Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Lens (G lens) Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Built-in microphone Remote sensor/Infrared port (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Camera recording lamp (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low.
HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/XR260V HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V LCD screen/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V A: Illustration in the call-out is HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V. HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V (View Images) button POWER button LIGHT (Video Light) button (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) PROJECTOR button (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) MODE button (Movie)/ (Photo) lamp RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.
(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) HDMI OUT jack (USB) jack Speaker (HDR-CX250/CX260V) HDR-CX250/CX260V HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V Power zoom lever PHOTO button CHG (charge) lamp Battery pack START/STOP button DC IN jack A/V Remote Connector Grip belt 30
Built-in USB Cable Memory card access lamp Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)) Memory card slot BATT (battery) release lever To fasten the grip belt To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly, then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow.
DATA CODE button Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) of the recorded images when you press this button during playback. PHOTO button The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image. SCAN/SLOW buttons / (Previous/Next) buttons PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button Transmitter START/STOP button Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button Displays an Index screen during playback.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Screen indicators Operation Search Screen indicators Before use Getting started Left Recording Center Playback Right Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Bottom The following indicators appear when you change the settings. Check also for the indicators that appear during recording or playing.
Conversion Lens Destination Intelligent Auto (face detection/scene detection/camera-shake detection/sound detection) Drop sensor off Drop sensor activated Center Indicator Meaning Slideshow Set Warning Playback mode Right Indicator 60i 60min Meaning Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60p/60i/24p) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second) 00min Estimated recording remaining time 8.9M Photo size 20.
Micref Level low [Auto Wind NR] set to [Off] [Closer Voice] set to [Off] Blt-in Zoom Mic Audio Mode Low Lux Spot Meter/Fcs/Spot Meter/Exposure Intelligent Auto 101-0005 Data file name Protect Flash/Red Eye Reduction Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on your camcorder model.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Checking the supplied items > Supplied items Operation Search Supplied items Before use Getting started The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
Notes The “PlayMemories Home” (Lite Version) software and “PlayMemories Home” Help Guide are preinstalled in this camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Operation Search Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Before use Getting started Charging time Recording To remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Notes on the battery pack Notes on the AC Adaptor 1.
Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack AC Adaptor NP-FV50 (supplied) 155 NP-FV70 195 NP-FV100 390 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen.
Related topics Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Remaining battery indicator: Screen indicators Using your camcorder abroad [Eco Mode] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 40
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery using your computer Operation Search Charging the battery using your computer Before use Getting started To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB Cable Recording Charging time To remove the battery pack Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder 1.
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery abroad Operation Search Charging the battery abroad Before use Getting started You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V – 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Turning the power on, and setting the date and time > Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Operation Search Before use Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Getting started To change the language setting Recording To turn off the power Playback To adjust the angle of the LCD screen Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder 1.
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. [Setup] Select [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language. To turn off the power Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button. To adjust the angle of the LCD screen First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), and then adjust the angle ( ).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Preparing the recording media > Selecting a recording medium (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Selecting a recording medium (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Getting started > Preparing the recording media > Inserting a memory card Operation Search Inserting a memory card Before use Getting started Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder Recording To eject the memory card Playback Saving images with an external device 1. Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.
appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Notes To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use. Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Recording movies Operation Search Recording movies Before use Getting started To display items on the LCD screen Recording Screen indicators during recording To record in mirror mode Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode), PHOTO button (in photo recording mode) MENU button Status detected by Intelligent Auto Recording status ([STBY]/[REC]) AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock GPS triangulating status*1 Tracking focus Zoom, Remaining battery Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media Tracking focus cancel button Intelligent Auto button Audio mode, Audio Level Display*2 Approximate number of recor
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Recording > Shooting photos Operation Search Shooting photos Before use Getting started If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
Notes The flash does not work while the (Movie) lamp is lit (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Zooming Operation Search Zooming Before use Getting started 1. Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list W: Wider range of view (Wide angle) T: Close view (Telephoto) You can magnify images using Extended Zoom as follows.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Intelligent Auto Operation Search Intelligent Auto Before use Getting started Your camcorder records movies after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the situation automatically. ([On] is the default setting.) When the camcorder detects a subject, the icons that correspond to the detected conditions are displayed. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Operation Search Before use Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Getting started To record subjects other than people (Tracking focus) Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Your camcorder can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the face automatically. 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Operation Search Before use Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Getting started Recording 1. Press LIGHT.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Using the GPS function (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Using the GPS function (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording If you do not want to record location information Playback To obtain a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode) Saving images with an external device To check the triangulating status Customi
A: Number of dots changes while the camcorder is searching for the satellites. B: Triangulating meters appear when the satellites are found. When the camcorder cannot triangulate A: The camcorder does not have location information. B: The camcorder displays the location information that was previously obtained. If you do not want to record location information Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [GPS Setting] [Off]. Notes It may take a while before the camcorder starts triangulating.
To check the triangulating status The camcorder displays the status of the GPS signal reception when you are unable to obtain the triangulating information. 1. Display your current location. If your current location appears on the LCD screen, you do not need to continue this operation. 2. Select A: B: C: D: . Satellite map Satellite icons Triangulating gauge Information for the location that was previously obtained. To close the triangulating information screen, select .
Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas. For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be received, see “About GPS (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V).” Rotate the LCD panel to direct the GPS antenna toward the sky. Do not place your hand on the GPS antenna. Select [Your Location] in the menu to use the triangulating priority mode. Use GPS Assist Data.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Operation Search Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Before use Getting started Screen display on the Event View screen Recording You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view). Playback Saving images with an external device 1. Open the LCD screen and press the button on the camcorder to enter the playback mode.
: To the MENU screen : Event name : To the previous event : Change to the movie/photo recording mode : To play back short movies : Remaining battery : To the Map View screen* : Events : To the next event : Time-line bar : Change Event Scale button * HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V : Event title : To go back to the Event View screen : Previous/next : Change to the movie/photo recording mode : Last played image : Recorded time/number of photos : Switch image type button : Movie : Photo Reduced-
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from a map Operation Search Playing movies and photos from a map Before use Getting started When you use the map data for the first time Recording Screen display on the Map View Playback Saving images with an external device You can search for recorded images by location of recording (Map View) (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). 1.
A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data. You can use the map data by touching [Yes] on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agreement. (For details on the license agreement, refer to the “Operating Guide” supplied with your camcorder.) You cannot use the map data if you touch [No].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Operating buttons while playing Operation Search Operating buttons while playing Before use Getting started While playing a movie Recording While viewing photos To play back images with other devices Playback Saving images with an external device Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds. To display the items again, touch the LCD screen.
: Delete : Previous : Next : To play/pause movies and photos in the order recorded (photo) : Delete : Context : Previous : Next : To start/stop slide show / As you repeat selecting about 10 times Select / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 30 times about 60 times. during pause to play movies slowly. To repeat Slideshow, select [Slideshow Set].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Dividing a movie Operation Search Dividing a movie Before use Getting started 1. Select Recording [Divide] on the movie playback screen. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 2. Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using Maintenance and precautions / , and then select .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playback > Capturing a photo from a movie Operation Search Capturing a photo from a movie Before use Getting started On recording date and time of captured photos Recording Playback 1. Select [Photo Capture] that appears on the playback screen of a movie. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Operation Search Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Before use Getting started To change the settings for Highlight Playback Recording You can enjoy a digest of high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos, similar to a short movie. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. Press (View Images). 2.
[Playback Range]: You can set the playback range (starting and ending date) of the Highlight Playback. [Theme]: You can select a theme for Highlight Playback. [Music]: You can select music. [Audio mix]: The original sound is played back with the music. [Length]: You can set the length of the Highlight Playback segment. [Highlight Point]: You can set the points in a movie or photo that will be used in a Highlight Playback. Play the desired movie, and select . Or play the desired photo and select .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save) Operation Search Before use Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) ( Scenario Save) Getting started Recording To play back a saved scenario Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder You can save your favorite Highlight Playback as a “Scenario” with high definition image quality (HD).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie) Operation Search Before use Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie) Getting started Recording To play back a Highlight Movie Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenan
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Using the built-in projector > Using the built-in projector (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use Using the built-in projector (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector. The LCD screen turns off while an image is being projected.
A: Power zoom lever B: PHOTO button Use the power zoom lever to move the selection frame that appears on the LCD screen and press the PHOTO button to start playing the framed item. For details on playback, see the playback section. [Details] When you use the wireless remote commander, press / / / to move the selection frame and press ENTER to start playing the framed item (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). To turn off the projector, press PROJECTOR.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Before use Getting started Enjoying 5.
A: Built-in microphone Notes If you playback 5.1ch sound with the speakers on your camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible with 5.1ch surround. When you connect your camcorder with the supplied HDMI cable, the sound of high definition image quality (HD) movies recorded in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Before use Getting started To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Recording When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Playback Saving images with an external device When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are pla
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Operation Search Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Before use Getting started Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Operation Search Using “BRAVIA” Sync Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Using the “PlayMemories Home” software > Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Operation Search Before use Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Getting started 1. Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen. The “PlayMemories Home” software starts up. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Selecting a method for saving images > Disc creation guide Operation Search Before use Disc creation guide Getting started Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD) Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device.
Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder may not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). There may be some types of discs or media devices on which movies cannot be saved, depending on the [ REC Mode] setting selected when you record the movie.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Selecting a method for saving images > Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Operation Search Before use Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Getting started Recording Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Selecting a method for saving images > The devices on which the created disc can be played back Operation Search Before use The devices on which the created disc can be played back Getting started Recording DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) Playback AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation®3 Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder T
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Saving images on an external media device easily Operation Search Before use Saving images on an external media device easily Getting started To delete images in the external media device Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list You can save movies and photos on an extern
This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in your camcorder. while the camcorder is in the playback To disconnect the external media device, select standby mode (either Event View or Event Index is displayed). To delete images in the external media device 1. Select [Play without copying.] in step 2 above. 2. Select [Edit/Copy] [Delete], and then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen to delete images.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device Operation Search Before use Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device Getting started Recording You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Operation Search Before use Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Getting started Recording To play back high definition image quality (HD) movies on your computer Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precaution
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Operation Search Before use Devices that cannot be used as an external media device Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device You cannot use the following devices as an external media device.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express > Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Operation Search Before use Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Getting started Recording Connect your camcorder and the “DVDirect Express” DVD writer (sold separately) using the USB cable supplied with the DVDirect Express.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express > Performing [DISC BURN OPTION] Operation Search Before use Performing [DISC BURN OPTION] Getting started Recording You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc using the DVDirect Express (sold separately). Playback 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express > Playing back a disc on the DVDirect Express Operation Search Before use Playing back a disc on the DVDirect Express Getting started Recording You can watch movies or photos stored on a disc in the DVDirect Express (sold separately) with the TV. Playback 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with a DVD writer other than DVDirect Express > Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Operation Search Before use Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Getting started Recording Use the Built-in USB Cable to connect your camcorder to a Sony DVD writer other than DVDirect Express (sold separately), etc.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with a recorder > Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. Operation Search Before use Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Connect your camcorder to a disc recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Using menu items > Setting up menu items Operation Search Setting up menu items Before use Getting started To find a menu item quickly Recording When you cannot select a menu item Playback The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.
LCD screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. A: Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Your camcorder displays the reason why you cannot select the menu item or the instruction of under which condition you can set the menu item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Movie Operation Search Movie Before use Getting started You can select the movie recording mode. Recording 1. [Shooting Mode] [Movie].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Photo Operation Search Photo Before use Getting started You can select the photo shooting mode. Recording 1. [Shooting Mode] [Photo].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Operation Search Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Before use Getting started To change the timing at which the camcorder starts recording Recording Playback The camcorder records approximately 3-second-long fast actions or motions as an approximately 12second-long slow-motion movie. Saving images with an external device 1. [Shooting Mode] [Smth Slw REC].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Golf Shot Operation Search Golf Shot Before use Getting started Timing that the camcorder starts recording Recording To check your form using self-timer Playback Saving images with an external device Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos.
The camcorder starts countdown of the timer after you press the START/STOP button. The point when the count reaches 0 is assumed as the moment of impact and motion before and after 0 is recorded. Notes If the camcorder cannot detect the sound of a club hitting the ball, the camcorder automatically sets the impact point at 0.5 second before the START/STOP button has been pressed, and records a movie in the time period between 1.5 seconds before the impact point to 0.5 second after the impact point.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > White Balance Operation Search White Balance Before use Getting started You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [White Balance]. Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired setting.
Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. While you are recording a movie, (One Push) cannot be set. If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Operation Search Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Before use Getting started Brightness and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Meter/Fcs]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Operation Search Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Before use Getting started Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically. This function is useful when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Focus Operation Search Spot Focus Before use Getting started Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Spot Focus]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Exposure Operation Search Exposure Before use Getting started Recording You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Exposure]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Focus Operation Search Focus Before use Getting started To adjust the focus Recording On focal distance information Playback Saving images with an external device You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on a certain subject intentionally. 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Focus].
When you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears. The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for telephoto.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Low Lux Operation Search Low Lux Before use Getting started You can record bright color images, even in dim light. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Manual Settings] [Low Lux]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Off The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ) The Low Lux function is used.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Scene Selection Operation Search Scene Selection Before use Getting started You can record images effectively in various situations. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Scene Selection]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list (Auto) Adjusts image quality automatically.
between the camcorder and the subject. (Portrait) Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. (Spotlight)* 3 Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. (Beach)* 3 Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. (Snow)* 3 Takes bright pictures of a white landscape. * 1 Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away only. * 2 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V only.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Cinematone (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use Cinematone (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording The camcorder automatically adjusts the image quality of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images when recording a movie. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ Cinematone].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Fader Operation Search Fader Before use Getting started Recording You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes. Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode. Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ Fader].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Self-Timer Operation Search Self-Timer Before use Getting started Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ Self-Timer].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Tele Macro Operation Search Tele Macro Before use Getting started Recording You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. This is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Tele Macro]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > SteadyShot (movie) Operation Search SteadyShot (movie) Before use Getting started You can compensate for camera shake. ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( natural. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ SteadyShot].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > SteadyShot (photo) Operation Search SteadyShot (photo) Before use Getting started You can compensate for camera shake. ) when using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( natural. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [ SteadyShot].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Digital Zoom Operation Search Digital Zoom Before use Getting started Recording You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Digital Zoom]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Conversion Lens (HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Conversion Lens (HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording Playback When using a conversion lens (sold separately), use this function to record using the optimum compensation for camera shake and focus for the lens. Saving images with an external device 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto Back Light Operation Search Auto Back Light Before use Getting started Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [Auto Back Light]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Face Detection Operation Search Face Detection Before use Getting started Recording conditions for better face detection performance Recording Playback You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically. Your camcorder adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Face] [Face Detection].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Smile Shutter Operation Search Smile Shutter Before use Getting started The shutter is released automatically when the camcorder detects a smile. If you do not want to take photos automatically, select [Off]. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list A: The camcorder is detecting a face.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Smile Sensitivity Operation Search Smile Sensitivity Before use Getting started Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Face] [Smile Sensitivity]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Flash (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording You can select the flash setting when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Flash] [Flash].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Flash Level (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use Flash Level (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording You can select the brightness of the flash light. You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. Playback Saving images with an external device 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Red Eye Reduction (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use Red Eye Reduction (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording You can prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash flashes. You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Closer Voice Operation Search Closer Voice Before use Getting started Your camcorder detects a face of a person and records the voice clearly. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Closer Voice]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list On Detects faces and records the voices clearly.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Blt-in Zoom Mic Operation Search Blt-in Zoom Mic Before use Getting started You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Blt-in Zoom Mic]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto Wind NR Operation Search Auto Wind NR Before use Getting started Recording Your camcorder records a movie with less wind noise input from the built-in microphone. This function automatically cuts the low-range wind noise according to the noise level. Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Auto Wind NR].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Audio Mode (HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Audio Mode (HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording You can change the recording sound format. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Audio Mode].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Operation Search Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Before use Getting started You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Microphone] [Micref Level]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > My Button Operation Search My Button Before use Getting started You can assign functions that you frequently use when recording to one of the My Buttons. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [My Button]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the menu item that you want to assign to a My Button using / .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Guide Frame Operation Search Guide Frame Before use Getting started Recording You can display the frame and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide frame makes a balanced composition. The frame is not recorded. Playback 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Guide Frame].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Display Setting Operation Search Display Setting Before use Getting started You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen while recording. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Display Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Zebra (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use Zebra (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording You can display a zebra pattern as a guide for adjusting brightness. The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Zebra].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Peaking (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use Peaking (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording You can display an image on the screen with its outlines enhanced with colors. This function helps you to adjust the focus. The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on the image. Playback Saving images with an external device 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Light Bright (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Operation Search Light Bright (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Before use Getting started You can set the brightness of the video light. Recording 1. [Camera/Mic] [ Shooting Assist] [Light Bright]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Audio Level Display (HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Audio Level Display (HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording Playback You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter. Shape of the audio level meter differs depending on the [Audio Mode] setting. Saving images with an external device 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > REC Mode Operation Search REC Mode Before use Getting started On image quality Recording Playback Saving images with an external device You can switch the recording mode to select the movie quality when recording high definition image quality (HD) movies. The recording time of the recording media is changed depending on the recording mode. 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].
Types of media devices on which the images can be saved Frame Rate Recording standard definition image quality (STD) movie: [HD/STD Setting] Disc creation guide Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 144
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Frame Rate Operation Search Frame Rate Before use Getting started Recording You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Using [60i] is recommended for standard recording. Set [ Frame Rate] first, before setting [ REC Mode]. Playback 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ Frame Rate].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > HD/STD Setting Operation Search HD/STD Setting Before use Getting started You can select the image quality of movies. Recording 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ / Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list HD Quality Records movies in High definition image quality (HD).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Wide Mode Operation Search Wide Mode Before use Getting started Recording When recording standard definition image quality (STD) movies, you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio. Playback 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ Wide Mode]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > x.v.Color Operation Search x.v.Color Before use Getting started Recording You can capture wider range of colors. Various colors such as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV. Playback 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ x.v.Color].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Image Size Operation Search Image Size Before use Getting started You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. Recording 1. [Image Quality/Size] [ Image Size]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Event View Operation Search Event View Before use Getting started You can display the Event View screen. Recording 1. [Playback Function] [Event View].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Map View (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Map View (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording You can display the Map View screen. Playback 1. [Playback Function] [Map View].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Highlight Movie Operation Search Highlight Movie Before use Getting started You can view the Highlight Movie you have saved. Recording 1. [Playback Function] [Highlight Movie]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired Highlight Movie.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Scenario Operation Search Scenario Before use Getting started You can view Highlight Scenario that you have saved. Recording 1. [Playback Function] [ Scenario]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired scenario.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Delete Operation Search Delete Before use Getting started To delete a part of a movie Recording Playback 1. [Edit/Copy] [Delete]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired setting ([Multiple Images] or [All In Event]).
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Protect Operation Search Protect Before use Getting started To remove the protection of an event Recording Playback Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. Saving images with an external device 1. [Edit/Copy] [Protect]. Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
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"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Copy (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Copy (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting You can copy images back and forth between the internal recording medium of your camcorder and the memory card.
Related topics Checking the image copied: [Media Select (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)] Saving images on an external media device easily Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 159
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Direct Copy Operation Search Direct Copy Before use Getting started You can save images on an external media device (USB storage device) manually while the device is connected to your camcorder. You can perform this operation while the camcorder is displaying the event view of the external device connected. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. Press (View Images). 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Media Select (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Media Select (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording You can select the recording medium on which the images will be saved. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Select].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Media Info Operation Search Media Info Before use Getting started Recording You can check the remaining recordable time for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media. Playback 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Media Info]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Format Operation Search Format Before use Getting started To prevent data on the internal recording media from being recovered (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Recording Playback Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. Saving images with an external device 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Format].
If you stop performing [Empty] while [Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [Format] or [Empty] when you use the camcorder next time.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Repair Img. DB F. Operation Search Repair Img. DB F. Before use Getting started The camcorder may be able to repair the damaged database file using this menu item. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. DB F.]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > File Number Operation Search File Number Before use Getting started You can select the way to assign file number of photos. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Media Settings] [File Number]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Series Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Data Code Operation Search Data Code Before use Getting started Recording During playback, your camcorder displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording. You can check the following information. Playback 1. [Setup] [ Playback Settings] Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired item.
Photo SteadyShot off White Balance Shutter Speed IRIS (Aperture value) Gain Brightness Exposure Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Latitude Longitude Notes The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, [--:--:--] may appear.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Volume Operation Search Volume Before use Getting started You can adjust the volume of playback sound. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Volume]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Adjust the volume using / .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Download Music Operation Search Download Music Before use Getting started Recording You can transfer music files from audio CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by connecting the camcorder to a computer. To transfer music files, use “Music Transfer.” Playback 1. [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Download Music].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Empty Music Operation Search Empty Music Before use Getting started You can delete all music files stored on the camcorder. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Empty Music]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select [OK] or [Cancel].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > TV Type Operation Search TV Type Before use Getting started Recording You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations. Playback 1. [Setup] [ Connection] [TV Type]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > HDMI Resolution Operation Search HDMI Resolution Before use Getting started Select the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Connection] [HDMI Resolution]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Operation Search CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) Before use Getting started Recording When connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with a HDMI cable, you can play back movies on your camcorder by aiming the TV’s Remote Commander at the TV. [Details] Playback 1. [Setup] [ Connection] [CTRL FOR HDMI].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > USB Connect Operation Search USB Connect Before use Getting started Recording Select this item when [USB Select] does not appear on the LCD screen even when you connect the camcorder to an external device with the USB Cable. Playback 1. [Setup] [ Connection] [USB Connect].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > USB Connect Setting Operation Search USB Connect Setting Before use Getting started You can set the USB transfer mode for connecting the camcorder to a computer or other USB device. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Connection] [USB Connect Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > USB LUN Setting Operation Search USB LUN Setting Before use Getting started Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection. Recording 1. [Setup] [ Connection] [USB LUN Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Disc Burn Operation Search Disc Burn Before use Getting started 1. Recording [Setup] [ Connection] [Disc Burn]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 2. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Beep Operation Search Beep Before use Getting started You can turn on or off the operation sound. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list On A melody sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate your camcorder. Off Cancels the melody.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > LCD Brightness Operation Search LCD Brightness Before use Getting started You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [LCD Brightness ]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item. Contents list Normal Normal setting (normal brightness).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Your Location (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Your Location (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording You can display your current location. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Your Location].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > GPS Setting (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use GPS Setting (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording You can select whether the camcorder receives or does not receive GPS signals. Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [GPS Setting].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > REC Lamp (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use REC Lamp (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of your camcorder not to turn on. Playback 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [REC Lamp]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Remote Ctrl (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use Remote Ctrl (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Remote Ctrl]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Power On By LCD Operation Search Power On By LCD Before use Getting started You can set the power of the camcorder to turn on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Power On By LCD]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Language Setting Operation Search Language Setting Before use Getting started You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. The camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Calibration Operation Search Calibration Before use Getting started Use this function if the buttons on the touch panel does not work correctly. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1. [Setup] 2.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Drop Sensor (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Drop Sensor (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Before use Getting started Your camcorder detects that it is dropping, and protects the internal hard disk. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Drop Sensor]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Battery Info Operation Search Battery Info Before use Getting started You can check the estimated remaining capacity of the battery. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Battery Info]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions The battery information appears. Contents list To close the screen, select .
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Eco Mode Operation Search Eco Mode Before use Getting started You can change the setting for the backlight of the LCD screen and the power status of the camcorder. Recording 1. [Setup] [ General Settings] [Eco Mode]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Demo Mode Operation Search Demo Mode Before use Getting started Sets playback of the demonstration movie about the functions of the camcorder. When the camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) and no operation is attempted within a certain period with the movie recording mode or the Event View mode set, a demonstration movie starts playing. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device 1.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Date & Time Setting Operation Search Date & Time Setting Before use Getting started 1. Recording [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Date & Time Setting]. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting 2. Select the desired item ([Date & Time Format], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time]).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Area Setting Operation Search Area Setting Before use Getting started Recording You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Select your local area when using the camcorder in other time zones. Playback 1. [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Area Setting]. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list 2. Select the desired item.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Auto Clock ADJ (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Auto Clock ADJ (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording Playback The camcorder can maintain accurate time automatically by acquiring time information from the GPS system. Saving images with an external device 1. [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Auto Clock ADJ ].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Auto Area ADJ (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use Auto Area ADJ (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording Playback The camcorder can compensate for time differences automatically by acquiring location information from the GPS system. Saving images with an external device 1. [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Auto Area ADJ].
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Operation Search If you have problems Before use Getting started If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Recording 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, and inspect your camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Operation Search Before use Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Getting started Recording Playback The power does not turn on. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder.
[Golf Shot] [White Balance] [Spot Meter/Fcs] [Spot Meter] [Spot Focus] [Exposure] [Focus] [Low Lux] [Scene Selection] [ Cinematone] [Auto Wind NR] [Tele Macro] [ SteadyShot] [ SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection] The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Set [Remote Ctrl] to [On]. [Details] Insert a battery into the battery holder with the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/– marks.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Batteries/power sources Operation Search Batteries/power sources Before use Getting started The power abruptly turns off. Recording Playback Use the AC Adaptor. Saving images with an external device In the default setting, when about 2 minutes have elapsed while you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (Eco Mode). Change the setting of [Eco Mode], or turn on the power again.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > LCD screen Operation Search LCD screen Before use Getting started Menu items are grayed out. Recording You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. Troubleshooting Touch the LCD screen lightly.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Operation Search Memory card Before use Getting started Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. Recording If you use the memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on your camcorder. [Details] Playback Saving images with an external device Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Recording Operation Search Recording Before use Getting started Refer also to “Memory card”. Recording Playback Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE to turn on the [Details] [Details] (Movie) or (Photo) lamp.
[Night Scene], [Sunrise&Sunset], [Fireworks], [Landscape], [Spotlight], [Beach] or [Snow] in [Scene Selection] The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. Depending on the recording conditions, the time available for recording may be shorter, for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
not a malfunction. Black bands appear when you record a TV screen or computer screen. Set [ SteadyShot] to an option except for [Active]. [Details] LCD brightness cannot be set. You cannot set LCD brightness when: The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Sound is not recorded correctly. Connect the microphone again in the same way as when you start recording movies. Photos are recorded automatically.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playback Operation Search Playback Before use Getting started Images cannot be played back. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Select the type of recording media you want to play back. (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) [Details] Select the image quality of the movie you want to play back.
computers or other devices (HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details. Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software. This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo sound) by a computer or other device. This is not a malfunction.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Operation Search Before use Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Getting started Recording Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. Playback Saving images with an external device The playback device does not support playing back memory cards.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Operation Search Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Before use Getting started Unable to edit. Recording Unable to edit because of the condition of the image. Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions You cannot edit the files based on Map View.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playback on the TV Operation Search Playback on the TV Before use Getting started Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Copying/Connecting to other devices Operation Search Copying/Connecting to other devices Before use Getting started Images are not copied correctly. Recording You cannot copy images using the HDMI cable. Playback Saving images with an external device The A/V connecting cable is not connected properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the input jack of another device.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Connecting to a computer Operation Search Connecting to a computer Before use Getting started “PlayMemories Home” cannot be installed. Recording Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install “PlayMemories Home.” Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder “PlayMemories Home” does not work correctly. Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your computer.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Self-diagnosis display Operation Search Self-diagnosis display Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device If indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
(Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see “Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder”. No memory card is inserted. [Details] Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording images. After storing the images on other media, delete unnecessary images, or format the memory card. [Details] [Details] The image data base file may be damaged.
hands and record the image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to dropsensor) The drop sensor function is activated, and has detected that the camcorder has been dropped. Therefore, the camcorder is taking steps to protect the internal hard disk. Recording/playback may be disabled as a result. [Details] The drop sensor function does not guarantee the protection of the internal hard disk under all possible situations.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Warning Indicators Operation Search If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Before use Warning Indicators Getting started Recording Playback Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V) Saving images with an external device Cannot recognize the HDD. Format and use again.
Database File? Inconsistencies found in image database file. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do you want to repair the image database file? You cannot record or play back movies because no movie management information exists. If you select , new management information is created and you can record or play back movies. Inconsistencies found in the image database file. Back up and recover. Recover, then import using the included PC software.
This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly. Use a memory card recommended for your camcorder. [Details] Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the memory card. External media cannot execute functions. Check the data base file by selecting DB F.] [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. the recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V).
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the AVCHD format Operation Search About the AVCHD format Before use Getting started What is the AVCHD format? Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About GPS (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Operation Search Before use About GPS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a system that calculates geographical location from highly
appear in 3D. The map always displays the north at the top. You cannot change the language on the map. You cannot update the map data. The scale of the map is 100 feet to 6,000 miles. On the geographic coordinate system The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system is used. On copyright The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted. Unauthorized copying or other usage of the map data may be contrary to the copyright laws.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the memory card Operation Search About the memory card Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
This product does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. This product cannot record or play data that uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Operation Search Before use About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Getting started Recording Your camcorder operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs.
camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, select General Settings] [Eco Mode] [Setup] [ [Off], and leave your camcorder in recording standby until the power goes off. [Details] About battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About x.v.Color Operation Search About x.v.Color Before use Getting started x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the AC Adaptor Operation Search About the AC Adaptor Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On use and care Operation Search On use and care Before use Getting started About language setting Recording On recording Notes on use Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder LCD Panel About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays On use and care When not using your camcorder for a long time Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature Troubl
flashing Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). 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. Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations. LCD Panel The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
* 1 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V * 2 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations. Do not use or store the camcorder and accessories in the following locations: Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
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.
While pressing on the tab (A), inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks. WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. When the lithium battery becomes weak, the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten, or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly.
to clean it. About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust. To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On moisture condensation Operation Search Before use On moisture condensation Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On adjustment of the touch panel Operation Search Before use On adjustment of the touch panel Getting started Recording The buttons on the touch panel may not work correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure below. It is recommended that you connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On charging the preinstalled rechargeable battery Operation Search Before use On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Getting started On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Recording How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Operation Search Before use Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder Getting started Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Recording Playback Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Mainte
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Charging time Operation Search Before use Charging time Getting started Recording Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Operation Search Before use Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Getting started Recording time Recording Playing time Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions “HD” stands for high definition image qualit
Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 95 100 45 50 NP-FV70 195 215 95 105 NP-FV100 395 430 195 215 HDR-XR260V Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 105 115 50 55 NP-FV70 220 240 110 120 NP-FV100 440 485 220 240 Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality (HD) movies with [ REC Mode] set to [Standard ].
NP-FV50 (supplied) 165 180 NP-FV70 345 375 NP-FV100 680 745 HDR-PJ600/PJ600V Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 115 125 NP-FV70 240 260 NP-FV100 485 515 HDR-XR260V Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP-FV50 (supplied) 125 135 NP-FV70 260 280 NP-FV100 515 555 Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 240
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Expected recording time of movies Operation Search Before use Expected recording time of movies Getting started Expected recording time of movies Recording Expected number of recordable photos Playback Bit-rate and recording pixels Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Expected reco
Recording mode ] [60p Quality ] [Highest Quality ] [High Quality [Standard ] HDR-CX580V/PJ580V HDR-PJ580 2 h 20 min (2 h 20 min) 2 h 35 min (2 h 35 min) 2 h 45 min (2 h 45 min) 3 h 5 min (3 h 5 min) 3 h 45 min (3 h 45 min) 4 h 10 min (4 h 10 min) 6 h 40 min (5 h 5 min) 7 h 25 min (5 h 35 min) [Long Time ] (5.
[Standard ] (2ch)* (3 h 35 min) (2 h 55 min) HDR-PJ600/PJ600V High definition image quality (HD) in h (hour) and min (minute) Recording time Recording mode 18 h 10 min 17 h 50 min (18 h 10 min) (17 h 50 min) ] [60p Quality 21 h 30 min 21 h 10 min (21 h 30 min) (21 h 10 min) ] [Highest Quality 29 h 10 min 28 h 50 min (29 h 10 min) (28 h 50 min) ] [High Quality [Standard HDR-PJ600 HDR-PJ600V 51 h 20 min (39 h) ] 50 h 40 min (38 h 30 min) [Long Time ] (5.
[60p Quality ] ] [Highest Quality ] [High Quality [Standard ] ] [Long Time 9 (9) 15 (15) 35 (35) 75 (75) 150 (150) 10 (10) 20 (20) 40 (40) 90 (90) 180 (180) 10 (10) 25 (25) 60 (60) 120 (120) 245 (245) 25 (15) 50 (40) 105 (80) 215 (165) 440 (330) 45 (35) 90 (75) 185 (155) 380 (310) 770 (630) Standard definition image quality (STD) (unit: minute) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB [Standard ] 25 (25) 55 (50) 110 (100) 225 (210) 460 (420) HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600
Notes The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode] and [ Frame Rate]. [Details] [Details] The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can record the maximum 40,000 photos. Memory card 8.9M* 1 20.
2,112 1,584 dots/4:3 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V: 3,384 dots/16:9 6,016 4,512 3,384 dots/4:3 4,224 2,376 dots/16:9 2,592 1,944 dots/4:3 1,920 640 1,080 dots/16:9 480 dots/4:3 Capturing a photo from a movie: 1,080 dots/16:9 1,920 640 360 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3 Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 246
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Using your camcorder abroad > Using your camcorder abroad Operation Search Before use Using your camcorder abroad Getting started Recording Power supply Playback You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
+01:00 Berlin, Paris +02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul +03:00 Nairobi +03:30 Tehran +04:00 Moscow, Abu Dhabi, Baku +04:30 Kabul +05:00 Karachi, Islamabad +05:30 Calcutta, New Delhi +06:00 Almaty, Dhaka +06:30 Yangon +07:00 Bangkok, Jakarta +08:00 Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing +09:00 Tokyo, Seoul +09:30 Adelaide, Darwin +10:00 Melbourne, Sydney +11:00 Solomon Is +12:00 Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein –11:00 Samoa –10:00 Hawaii –09:00 Alaska –08:00 Los Angeles, Ti
"Handycam" User Guide Search Print Top page > Maintenance and precautions > On trademarks > On trademarks Operation Search On trademarks Before use Getting started “Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “AVCHD”, “AVCHD” logotype, “AVCHD Progressive” and “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
We provide the software in your camcorder based on license agreements with the owners of the respective copyrights. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Please read the following sections. Copies of the licenses (in English) are stored in the internal memory of your camcorder. Establish a Mass Storage connection between your camcorder and a computer, and read the files in the “LICENSE” folder in “PMHOME.
