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HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E/CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/ PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VEDigital HD Video Camera RecorderOpe

10GBSaving images with an external deviceDisc creation guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

GBPrinted in China 2012 Sony CorporationAdditional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer

11GBParts and controlsFigures in ( ) are reference pages.HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270EHDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VEHDR-PJ260E/PJ260VEHDR

12GB Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE) Lens (G lens) Flash (HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/

13GBHDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE LCD screen/Touch panel (22, 23)If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD pa

14GBHDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE (View Images) button POWER button  LIGHT (Video Light) button (39) (HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580V

15GBHDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE Power zoom lever (30) PHOTO button (27) CHG (charge) lamp (18) Battery pack (18) START/STOP button (27) DC

16GBWireless Remote Commander (HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE)The wireless remote commander is useful when you use the projector. D

17GBGetting startedGetting startedSupplied ItemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.Camcorder (1)AC Adaptor (1)Power cord (Mains lead) (1)HDM

18GBCharging the battery pack1Close the LCD screen and attach the battery pack.2Connect the AC Adaptor () and the power cord (mains lead) () to your

19GBGetting startedCharging the battery using your computerTurn off your camcorder and connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in

2GBRead this firstBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock haz

20GBTo remove the battery packClose the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack ().To use a wall outlet (w

21GBGetting startedCharging the battery pack abroadYou can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your ca

22GBTurning the power on, and setting the date and time1Open the LCD screen of your camcorder and turn the power on.You can also turn on the camcorder

23GBGetting startedTo turn off the powerClose the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 14).To adjust the angle of the LCD panelFirst open the LCD

24GBPreparing the recording mediaThe recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.Default recordi

25GBGetting startedInserting a memory cardOpen the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks.The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.]

26GBSD Speed ClassCapacity (operation verified)Described in this manualSD memory cardClass 4 or faster64 GB SD cardSDHC memory cardSDXC memory cardOpe

27GBRecording/PlaybackRecording/PlaybackRecordingIn the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded wi

28GB2Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.When the focus is adjusted properly, AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD screen.

29GBRecording/PlaybackTracking focus (37)Zoom, Remaining batteryCounter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media

3GBFOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPEHereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this HDR-CX260VE/CX580VE/PJ260VE/PJ580VE/XR260VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is

30GBNotesIf you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 1

31GBRecording/PlaybackNotesBe sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound

32GBPlaybackYou can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event view) or location of recording (Map view) (HDR-CX260VE/CX580VE/PJ2

33GBRecording/PlaybackReduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.”NotesTo pre

34GB3Select the desired image.When you use the map data for the first timeA message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of

35GBRecording/PlaybackOperating buttons while playingItems on the LCD screen disappear if you do not attempt to operate the camcorder for a few second

36GB (photo)As you repeat selecting / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times  about 10 times  about 30 times  about 60 times

37GBAdvanced operationsAdvanced operationsRecording people clearlyRecording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)Your camcorder can track a fac

38GBRecording movies in various situationsSelecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation (Intelligent Auto)Your camcorder re

39GBAdvanced operationsSound detection:The camcorder detects and suppresses the wind noise so that the voice of a person or the surrounding sound can

4GBbe caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.In case of product

40GBRecording images with the selected image qualitySelecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode)You can switch the recording mode to select

41GBAdvanced operationsFor the standard definition image quality (STD) movies[Standard ]: Standard quality, STD 9M (HQ)*3*1 HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580

42GBGPS triangulating statusIf you do not want to record location informationSelect  [Setup]  [General Settings]  [GPS Setting]  [Off].NotesIt m

43GBAdvanced operationsChecking the triangulating statusThe camcorder displays the status of the GPS signal reception when you are unable to obtain th

44GBHints for better receptionUse the GPS function outdoors and in open areas.For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be rec

45GBAdvanced operationsPlayback scenes in standard definition image quality (STD) and share it (upload it to the web, etc.).C: You can change the set

46GBTo play back a saved scenarioSelect  [Playback Function]  [Scenario], select the desired scenario, and then select .To erase a saved scenario,

47GBAdvanced operationsPlaying images on a TVConnection methods and the image quality viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is c

48GBwell.Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 20).When movies are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD), they are playe

49GBAdvanced operationsconnecting cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).Setting the aspect ratio supported by the

5GBDeclaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel No.: HDR-PJ580VEResponsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 9

50GBUsing the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE)You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recor

51GBAdvanced operationsNotesBe careful of the following operations or situations while using the projector.Make sure not to project images towards the

52GBEditingEditing on your camcorderNotesSome basic editing operations can be done on the camcorder. If you want to perform advanced editing operation

53GBEditing2 Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using / , and then select .NotesA slight difference may occur from the po

54GBSaving movies and photos with a computerUseful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computerFor WindowsThe built-in “PlayMemo

55GBSaving movies and photos with a computerPreparing a computer (Windows)Step 1 Checking the computer systemOS*1Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vi

56GBVista, select [Computer] (on Windows XP, [My Computer])  [PMHOME]  [PMHOME.EXE].4 Follow the instructions that appear on the computer screen to

57GBSaving movies and photos with a computerPC software, high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media. However, DVD media containing AVCHD foo

58GBStarting the “PlayMemories Home” software1 Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen.The “PlayMemories Home” software start

59GBSaving images with an external deviceSaving images with an external deviceDisc creation guideYou can save high definition image quality (HD) movie

6GBLCD PanelThe LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.

60GBThe devices on which the created disc can be played backDVD disc with high definition image quality (HD)AVCHD format playback devices, such as a S

61GBSaving images with an external deviceCreating a disc with the DVD writer or recorderNotesConnect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) u

62GBAfter the operation is completed, select .NotesHigh definition (HD) and standard definition (STD) image quality movies will be saved on individual

63GBSaving images with an external device2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device with the A/V connecting cable.* HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/C

64GBSaving images on an external media deviceYou can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external har

65GBSaving images with an external device will appear on the Event View screen.To delete images in the external media device1 Select [Play without co

66GBCustomizing your camcorderUsing menusThe camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a s

67GBCustomizing your camcorderTo find a menu item quicklyThe [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that

68GBMenu lists Shooting ModeMovie ...Records movies.Photo ... Shoots ph

69GBCustomizing your camcorderMicrophoneCloser Voice ... Detects human faces and records the associated voice clearly.Blt-in Zoom Mi

7GBbottom of your camcorder. Illustrations used in this manual are based on HDR-CX580VE unless otherwise specified.Recording mediaCapacity of internal

70GBFormat ... Deletes and formats all data on the recording media.Repair Img. DB F. ... Repairs the image databa

71GBCustomizing your camcorder*1 HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE*2 HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/P

72GBOthers/IndexTroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 72 to 75), and inspect

73GBOthers/IndexPressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images.The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) or (Photo)

74GBSelf-diagnosis display/Warning indicatorsIf indicators appear on the LCD screen, check the following.If the problem persists even after you have t

75GBOthers/IndexThe camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with both hands and record the image. However, not

76GBHDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE(unit: minute)Battery packContinuous recording timeTypical recording timeImage quality HD STD HD STDNP-FV50 (supplied)140 150 70

77GBOthers/IndexHDR-XR260E/XR260VE(unit: minute)Battery packImage quality HD STDNP-FV50 (supplied) 125 135NP-FV70 260 280NP-FV100 515 555Expected reco

78GBStandard definition image quality (STD) in h (hour) and min (minute)Recording modeRecording timeHDR-CX580E/PJ580EHDR-CX580VE/PJ580VE[Standard ] (

79GBOthers/IndexRecording modeRecording timeHDR-XR260E HDR-XR260VE[Long Time ] (2ch)*66 h 40 min(54 h 30 min)65 h 30 min(53 h 30 min)Standard definiti

8GBTable of contentsRead this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80GBStandard definition image quality (STD)(unit: minute)2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 5.1ch*25(20)50(50)110(100)220(205)445(410) 2ch*25(25)55(50)110(10

81GBOthers/IndexPJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE:6,016  3,384 dots/16:94,512  3,384 dots/4:34,224  2,376 dots/16:92,592  1,944 dots/4:31,920  1,080 dots/16

82GBabove 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the sun. They may malfunction or become deformed.Near stro

83GBOthers/Indexor play back on the camcorder, due to the protection features of the camcorder being activated in such situations. In this case, an in

84GBThe Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely. To connect an accessory, press down and push it to the

85GBOthers/IndexNever use a solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner; acid, alkaline or abrasive detergent; or a chemical cleaning cloth, as they w

86GBHow to charge the pre-installed rechargeable batteryConnect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave

87GBOthers/IndexImage device:HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E/PJ260E/PJ260VE/XR260E/XR260VE:4.6 mm (1/3.91 type) CMOS sensorRecording pixels (photo, 1

88GBGeneralPower requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA/1.5 AAverage power consumption: During c

89GBOthers/IndexHDR-PJ600E:400 g (14 oz) main unit only480 g (1 lb) including the supplied lens hood and the rechargeable battery packHDR-PJ600VE:405

9Table of contentsGBRecording images with the selected image quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40S

90GBNAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries.SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.MultiMediaCard is a

91GBOthers/IndexLICENSE, you may not use and may not permit any third party to use the SOFTWARE separated from the PRODUCT (in whole or in part, inclu

92GBLIMITATION OF LIABILITYIN THIS SECTION SONY, ITS AFFILIATES, ITS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPLIERS AND SONY’S LICENSORS SHALL BE COLLECTIVELY REFERRE

93GBOthers/IndexThe Department of Natural Resources Canada. All rights reserved.Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland , Slovenia and Uk

94GBScreen indicatorsThe following indicators appear when you change the settings. See page 28 and 35 also for the indicators that appear during recor

95GBOthers/Index Flash (68)/Red Eye Reduction (68)Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.Some

96GBIndexEEditing ...52Event View ...32Expanded Feature ...

97GBOthers/IndexYou will find the menu lists on pages 68 to 71.Specifications ...86Starting PlayMemories Home ...58Summer T