Sony HDR-PJ580 manual

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page HDR-CX250/ CX260V/ CX580V/ PJ260/ PJ260V/ PJ580/ PJ580V/ PJ600/ PJ600V/ XR260V User Guide Use this manual if y[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Co[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Before use Before use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Models and illustrations used[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items Charging the battery pack Char[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording Recording Recording Recording movies Shooting photos Useful functions for recording images Zoom[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback Playback Playback Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device Saving images with an external device Using the “PlayMemories Hom[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mod[...]

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.Color Image Size Playback Function Event View Map View (HDR - CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Highlig[...]

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 Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Overall operati[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD forma[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Contents list Contents list Operation Search Operation Search Search by operation Back to top Before use [...]

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 playin[...]

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc. Back to top Customizing your camcorder Using menu items Setting up menu items Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Golf Shot Camera/Mic White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Focus Exposure Focus Low Lux S[...]

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 (HDR - CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ[...]

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 (HDR- PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Batteries/power sources LCD scr[...]

On trademarks On trademarks Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 18[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Operation Search > Operation Search > Search by operation Search by operation Setting the date and [...]

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[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide Sel[...]

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 brea[...]

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 ( ) (A) . Operate the camcorder in the order indicated. 23[...]

Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camcorder is in its default settings. The default setting is indicated by . Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 24[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Before use > How to use this User Guide > Models and illustrations used in this User Guide Models a[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Parts and controls Parts and controls To fasten[...]

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 (HDR - CX580V/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 [...]

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. Speakers (HDR -CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Projector lens (HDR[...]

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 [...]

(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 [...]

DATA CODE button Displays the date and time, camera setting data, or coordinates (HDR- CX260V/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 S[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Before use > Parts and controls/Screen indicators > Screen indicators Screen indicators Left Center[...]

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 Meaning 60i Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate (60p/60i/24p) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) 60min Rema[...]

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 [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started > Checking the supplied items > Supplied items Supplied items The numbers in ( ) ar[...]

Notes The “PlayMemories Home” (Lite Version) software and “PlayMemories Home” Help Guide are pre - installed in this camcorder. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 37[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Charging th[...]

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 tem[...]

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 Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery using your computer Charging the[...]

Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ). Related topics Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 42[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started > Charging the battery pack > Charging the battery abroad Charging the battery abro[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started > Turning the power on, and setting the date and time > Turning the power on, and s[...]

You can change the on -screen displays to show messages in a specified language. Select [Setup] [ 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 Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started > Preparing the recording media > Selecting a recording medium (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Getting started > Preparing the recording media > Inserting a memory card Inserting a memory card T[...]

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 fir[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording > Recording > Recording movies Recording movies To display items on the LCD screen Screen[...]

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), Cap[...]

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[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording > Recording > Shooting photos Shooting photos If white circular spots appear on photos (H[...]

Notes The flash does not work while the (Movie) lamp is lit (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). Related topics Screen indicators during recording Zooming Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 53[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Zooming Zooming 1 . Move the power zoom lever t[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Intelligent Auto Intelligent Auto Your camcorde[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Pr[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (H[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Recording > Useful functions for recording images > Using the GPS function (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ26[...]

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 loca[...]

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: Satellite map B: Satellite icons C: Triangulat[...]

Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas. For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be received, see “ About GPS (HDR - CX260V/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 t[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photo[...]

: 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 [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Playback > Playing movies and photos from a map Playing movies and photos from a map Whe[...]

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 [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Playback > Operating buttons while playing Operating buttons while playing While playing[...]

: 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 / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times. Select / during pause to play movies slowly. To repeat Slidesho[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Playback > Dividing a movie Dividing a movie 1 . Select [Divide] on the movie playback s[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Playback > Capturing a photo from a movie Capturing a photo from a movie On recording da[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback) Enjoying a di[...]

[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 se[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Sc[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Highlight Playback > Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to stan[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Using the built -in projector > Using the built -in projector (HDR- PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/P[...]

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 sta[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the[...]

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 w[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a non -high-definition TV Connectin[...]

[ TV Type ] [ Wide Mode ] Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 79[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR Connecting the camco[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Playback > Playing images on a TV > Using “BRAVIA” Sync Using “BRAVIA” Sync You can operate[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Using the “PlayMemories Home” software > Starting the ?[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Selecting a method for saving images > Disc creation guide [...]

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, dep[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Selecting a method for saving images > Types of media devic[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Selecting a method for saving images > The devices on which[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Saving images o[...]

This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in your camcorder. To disconnect the external media device, select while the camcorder is in the playback 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 [Ed[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Saving the desi[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Playing back im[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Saving images on an external media device > Devices that ca[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express > Cre[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express > Per[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express > Pla[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with a DVD writer other than DVDirect Express [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Saving images with an external device > Creating a disc with a recorder > Creating a standard defin[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Using menu items > Setting up menu items Setting up menu items To find[...]

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. Back to top Copyright 2012 [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Movie Movie You can select the movie recording mode. 1[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Photo Photo You can select the photo shooting mode. 1 [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Smth Slw REC (Smooth sl[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Shooting Mode > Golf Shot Golf Shot Timing that the camcorder starts r[...]

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 STAR[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > White Balance White Balance You can adjust the color bala[...]

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]. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 105[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot me[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Meter (Flexible spo[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Spot Focus Spot Focus Focus can be adjusted automatically[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Exposure Exposure You can fix the brightness of a picture[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Focus Focus To adjust the focus On focal distance informa[...]

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. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 111[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Low Lux Low Lux You can record bright color images, even [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Scene Selection Scene Selection You can record images eff[...]

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 la[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Cinematone (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Cinema[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Fader Fader You can record a transition with the followin[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Self-Timer Self-Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Tele Macro Tele Macro You can blur out backgrounds and th[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (movie) You can compensate [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > SteadyShot (photo) SteadyShot (photo) You can compensate [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Digital Zoom Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Conversion Lens (HDR- CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto Back Light Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts th[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Face Detection Face Detection Recording conditions for be[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Smile Shutter Smile Shutter The shutter is released autom[...]

Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 126[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Smile Sensitivity Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detect[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Flash (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Flash (HDR [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Flash Level (HDR - CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Flas[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Red Eye Reduction (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Closer Voice Closer Voice Your camcorder detects a face o[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Blt -in Zoom Mic Blt -in Zoom Mic You can record a movie [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Auto Wind NR Auto Wind NR Your camcorder records a movie [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Audio Mode (HDR- CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/P[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Micref Level (Microphone reference level) Micref Level (M[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > My Button My Button You can assign functions that you fre[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Guide Frame Guide Frame You can display the frame and che[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Display Setting Display Setting You can set the duration [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Zebra (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Zebra (HDR-[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Peaking (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Peaking ([...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Light Bright (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Light Bright (HDR [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Camera/Mic > Audio Level Display (HDR- CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > REC Mode REC Mode On image quality You can switch[...]

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 Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Frame Rate Frame Rate You can select the frame ra[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > HD/STD Setting HD/STD Setting You can select the [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Wide Mode Wide Mode When recording standard defin[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > x.v.Color x.v.Color You can capture wider range o[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Image Quality/Size > Image Size Image Size You can select a size for t[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Event View Event View You can display the Event Vi[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Map View (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Highlight Movie Highlight Movie You can view the H[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Playback Function > Scenario Scenario You can view Highlight Scenario [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Delete Delete To delete a part of a movie 1 . [Edit/Copy] [...]

Related topics Release protection: [ Protect ] [ Format ] To divide a movie: Dividing a movie Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 155[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Protect Protect To remove the protection of an event Prote[...]

/ , and then select . Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 157[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Copy (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/P[...]

Related topics Checking the image copied: [ Media Select (HDR- CX260V/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 Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Edit/Copy > Direct Copy Direct Copy You can save images on an external[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Media Select (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ6[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Media Info Media Info You can check the remaining recordable t[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Format Format To prevent data on the internal recording media [...]

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. Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 164[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Repair Img. DB F. Repair Img. DB F. The camcorder may be able [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > File Number File Number You can select the way to assign file [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Data Code Data Code During playback, your camcorder displays t[...]

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 conditi[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Volume Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound. 1 .[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Download Music Download Music You can transfer music files fro[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Empty Music Empty Music You can delete all music files stored [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > TV Type TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on th[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > HDMI Resolution HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolu[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HD[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > USB Connect USB Connect Select this item when [USB Select] doe[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > USB Connect Setting USB Connect Setting You can set the USB tr[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > USB LUN Setting USB LUN Setting Improves compatibility with ex[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Disc Burn Disc Burn 1 . [Setup] [ Connection] [Disc Burn]. 2 .[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Beep Beep You can turn on or off the operation sound. 1 . [Set[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > LCD Brightness LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Your Location (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > GPS Setting (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) G[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > REC Lamp (HDR- CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) REC Lamp (HDR[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Remote Ctrl (HDR - PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Rem[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Power On By LCD Power On By LCD You can set the power of the c[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Language Setting Language Setting You can select the language [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Calibration Calibration Use this function if the buttons on th[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Drop Sensor (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Drop Sensor (HDR-PJ600/P[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Battery Info Battery Info You can check the estimated remainin[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Eco Mode Eco Mode You can change the setting for the backlight[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Demo Mode Demo Mode Sets playback of the demonstration movie a[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Date & Time Setting Date & Time Setting 1 . [Setup] [ [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Area Setting Area Setting You can adjust a time difference wit[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Auto Clock ADJ (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Customizing your camcorder > Setup > Auto Area ADJ (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems If you have problems If you run into [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/[...]

[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. (HDR - PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Set [Remote Ctrl] to [[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Batteries/power sources Batteries/power sources The power abrup[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > LCD screen LCD screen Menu items are grayed out. You cannot sel[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Recording Recording Refer also to “ Memory card ”. Pressing[...]

[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 obje[...]

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 record[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playback Playback Images cannot be played back. Select the type[...]

computers or other devices (HDR - CX580V/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” sof[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Play[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Editing movies/photos o[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Playback on the TV Playback on the TV Neither image nor sound i[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Copying/Connecting to other devices Copying/Connecting to other[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Connecting to a computer Connecting to a computer “PlayMemori[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Troubleshooting > Self -diagnosis display/Warning indicators > Self -diagnosis display Self-diagnos[...]

(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 [...]

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 disable[...]

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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 [...]

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 [Setup] [ Media Settings] [Repair Img. DB F.] the [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the AVCHD format About the AVCHD [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About GPS (HDR- CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ[...]

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 co[...]

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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 Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pac[...]

camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place. To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely, select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Eco Mode] [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 betwee[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About x.v.Color About x.v.Color x.v.Col[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Maintenance and precautions > About the AC Adaptor About the AC Adapt[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On use and care On use and care Ab[...]

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 L[...]

* 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[...]

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 ca[...]

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 bec[...]

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, [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On moisture condensation On moistu[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On adjustment of the touch panel O[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > On charging the pre - installed re[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > About handling of your camcorder > Notes on disposal/transfer of the [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Charging time [...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Expected time [...]

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 recor[...]

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 Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos > Expected recor[...]

Recording mode HDR-CX580V / PJ580V HDR-PJ580 [60p Quality ] 2 h 20 min (2 h 20 min) 2 h 35 min (2 h 35 min) [Highest Quality ] 2 h 45 min (2 h 45 min) 3 h 5 min (3 h 5 min) [High Quality ] 3 h 45 min (3 h 45 min) 4 h 10 min (4 h 10 min) [Standard ] 6 h 40 min (5 h 5 min) 7 h 25 min (5 h 35 min) [Long Time ] (5.1ch)* 11 h 35 min (9 h 30 min) 12 h 45[...]

[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 mode Recording time HDR-PJ600 HDR -PJ600V [60p Quality ] 18 h 10 min (18 h 10 min) 17 h 50 min (17 h 50 min) [Highest Quality ] 21 h 30 min (21 h 30 min) 21 h 10 min (21 h 10 min) [High Quality ] 29 h 10 min (29[...]

[60p Quality ] 9 (9) 15 (15) 35 (35) 75 (75) 150 (150) [Highest Quality ] 10 (10) 20 (20) 40 (40) 90 (90) 180 (180) [High Quality ] 10 (10) 25 (25) 60 (60) 120 (120) 245 (245) [Standard ] 25 (15) 50 (40) 105 (80) 215 (165) 440 (330) [Long Time ] 45 (35) 90 (75) 185 (155) 380 (310) 770 (630) Standard definition image quality (STD ) (unit: minute) 2 [...]

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 (HDR - CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) You can record the maximum 40,0[...]

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: 6,016 3,384 dots/16:9 4,512 3,384 dots/4:3 4,224 2,376 dots/16:9 2,592 1,944 dots/4:3 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3 Capturing a photo from a movie: 1,920 1,080 dots/16:9 640 360 dots/16:9 640 480 dots/4:3 Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corpor[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > Using your camcorder abroad > Using your camcorder abroad Using your [...]

+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 +11:0[...]

"Handycam" User Guide Print Search Operation Search Before use Getting started Recording Playback Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting Maintenance and precautions Contents list Top page > Maintenance and precautions > On trademarks > On trademarks On trademarks “Handycam” and are re[...]

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 memo[...]