4-416-298-11(1)
Operating Guide
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Digital HD Video
Camera Recorder
Guía de operaciones
Please also refer to :
También consulte:
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can be
found at our Customer Support Website.
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producto y respuestas a las preguntas más
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cliente.
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HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/
PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
2012 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying
the appliance.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the bottom. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. HDR-
Serial No.
Model No. AC-
Serial No.
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to
persons.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
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CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper
configuration for the power outlet.
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the
world.
A Type
(American
Type)
B Type
BF Type
B3 Type
C Type
SE Type
O Type
(British Type) (British Type) (British Type) (CEE Type)
(CEE Type) (Ocean Type)
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
For only the United States
Use a UL Listed, 1.5-3 m (5-10 ft.), Type SPT-2 or NISPT-2, AWG no. 18 power supply
cord, rated for 125 V 7 A, with a NEMA 1-15P plug rated for 125 V 15 A.”
Europe
Countries/regions
Austria
Voltage
230
230
220
230
230
230
230
220
220
230
230
220
230
230
230
220
230
220
220
220
127/230
230
230
240
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
C
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Belgium
Czech
C
C
Denmark
Finland
France
C
C
C
Germany
Greece
C
C
Hungary
Iceland
C
C
Ireland
C/BF
C
Italy
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
C
C
C
C
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Slovak
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
UK
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
BF
Asia
Countries/regions
Voltage
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
China
220
200/220
230/240
127/230
100
50
A
BF
C
Hong Kong
India
50
50
Indonesia
Japan
50
C
50/60
60
A
Korea (rep)
Malaysia
Philippines
Singapore
Taiwan
220
240
C
50
BF
A/C
BF
A
220/230
230
60
50
US
110
60
ꢂ
Countries/regions
Thailand
Vietnam
Voltage
220
220
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
C/BF
A/C
50
50
Oceania
Countries/regions
Australia
New Zealand
Voltage
240
230/240
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
O
O
50
50
North America
Countries/regions
Canada
USA
Voltage
120
120
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
A
A
60
60
Central America
Countries/regions
Bahamas
Voltage
120/240
110
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
60
60
60
60
60
60
60
50
60
60
60
A
A
Costa Rica
Cuba
110/220
110
A/C
A
Dominican (rep)
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
110
A
120
A
110
A
110
A
120/127
120/240
110/220
A
A
A
South America
Countries/regions
Voltage
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
Argentina
220
127/220
220
50
60
50
60
60
60
C/BF/O
A/C
C
A
A/C
A
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Peru
120
220
Venezuela
120
Middle East
Countries/regions
Voltage
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
Iran
220
50
50
50
50
50
50
C/BF
C/BF
C
Iraq
220
Israel
230
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
UAE
127/220
220
A/C/BF
C
240
C/BF
Africa
Countries/regions
Algeria
Voltage
127/220
220
Frequency (Hz)
Plug type
C
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
Congo (dem)
Egypt
C
220
C
C
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF
C/BF
C
Ethiopia
Kenya
Nigeria
South Africa
Tanzania
Tunisia
220
240
230
220/230
230
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220
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Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
socket) immediately if any malfunction
occurs while using your camcorder.
Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC
power source (mains) is still supplied to
it while connected to the wall outlet (wall
socket) via the AC Adaptor.
CAUTION
Battery pack
Note on the power cord (mains lead)
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even
chemical burns. Observe the following
cautions.
The power cord (mains lead) is designed
specifically for use with this camcorder
only, and should not be used with other
electrical equipment.
Do not disassemble.
Do not crush and do not expose the battery
pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.
For more information
regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll
free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle
damaged or leaking Lithium-
Ion batteries.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
AC Adaptor
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)
when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect
the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall
This class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
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For the customers in the U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has
been UL Listed.
Model No.: HDR-PJ260V
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-
222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-CX260V
Model No.: HDR-XR260V
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Model No.: HDR-CX580V, HDR-PJ580V
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
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can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using the camcorder if necessary (p. 23).
On recording
Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need a NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Notes on use
For the State of California , USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may
Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the
recording media may be damaged, recorded
images may be impossible to play back or may
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
ejecting the memory card when the access
apply,
See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery
contains perchlorate.
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
For the customers in Canada
This device complies with RSS-310 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the condition that this device does not
cause harmful interference.
(Movie)/
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.
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HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified.
LCD Panel
Recording Capacity
Projector
media
of internal
recording
media
The LCD screen is manufactured using
extremely high-precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly on the
LCD screen. These points are normal results of
the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
HDR-CX250 Memory
card only
HDR-
Internal
memory +
memory
card
16 GB
CX260V*
HDR-
32 GB
16 GB
CX580V*
HDR-PJ260/
PJ260V*
HDR-PJ580/
PJ580V*
32 GB
HDR-PJ600/ Internal
220 GB
160 GB
PJ600V*
hard disk
+ memory
card
HDR-
XR260V*
Black points
White, red, blue or green points
The model with * is equipped with GPS.
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
Learning more about the
camcorder (“Handycam”User
Guide)
The example images used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may appear
different from images and screen indicators that
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
indication are exaggerated or simplified for
understandability.
“Handycam” User Guide is an on-line
manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions
on the many functions of the camcorder.
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
In this manual, the internal memory (HDR-
CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V) and the hard disk (HDR-PJ600/
PJ600V/XR260V) of the camcorder and the
memory card are called “recording media.”
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
The model name is shown in this manual when
there is a difference in specification between
models. Confirm the model name on the
bottom of your camcorder.
Access the Sony support page.
1
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/
Support/
Select your country or region.
2
3
Search for the model name
of your camcorder within the
support page.
Check the model name on the bottom of
your camcorder
Illustrations used in this manual are based on
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts and controls.. . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Supplied Items. . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Charging the battery pack.............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Charging the battery using your computer................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Charging the battery pack abroad............................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the language setting............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Preparing the recording media........................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Inserting a memory card........................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Recording movies............................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Shooting photos.................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Zooming.. . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playback.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)........................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Operating buttons while playing............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Recording people clearly................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority).... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recording voices clearly (Closer Voice)....................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recording movies in various situations............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
(Intelligent Auto)................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
PJ580V).. . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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Recording images with the selected image quality.............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Changing the image quality of photos..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)............................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Checking the triangulating status........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)........... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Playing images on a TV................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V).............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Editing on your camcorder............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Deleting movies and photos................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Dividing a movie................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Capturing a photo from a movie........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
For Windows.. .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
For Mac.. . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Preparing a computer (Windows)........................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Step 1 Checking the computer system.................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Starting the “PlayMemories Home”software...................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder...... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installing Music Transfer ...................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installing software for Mac................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
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Disc creation guide.. . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Creating a disc with DVDirect Express........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
recorder, etc... . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Saving images on an external media device......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Expected recording time of movies.......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Expected number of recordable photos..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
About handling of your camcorder.................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Screen indicators.. . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Index.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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Parts and controls
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
HDR-CX250/CX260V
HDR-XR260V
HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V
Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/
PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Lens (G lens)
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V
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 (69) (HDR-
CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
The camera recording lamp lights up in red
during recording. The lamp flashes when the
remaining recording media capacity or battery
power is low.
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LCD screen/Touch panel (23, 24)
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you
can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen
facing out. This is convenient during playback
operations.
HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
Speakers (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/
PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (49) (HDR-
PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/
PJ600V)
GPS antenna (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/
PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
HDR-CX250/CX260V
A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel.
HDR-CX250/CX260V
HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/XR260V
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/
PJ600/PJ600V
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HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V
RESET button
Press RESET using a pointed object.
Press RESET to initialize all the settings
including the clock setting.
(headphones) jack (HDR-CX580V/
PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/
PJ600V/XR260V)
(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER)
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/
PJ580/PJ580V
Speaker (HDR-CX250/CX260V)
HDR-CX250/CX260V
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
(View Images) button
POWER button
LIGHT (Video Light) button (39) (HDR-
CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)
PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
MODE button
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamp (27, 27)
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HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V
Built-in USB Cable (20)
Memory card access lamp (25)
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 (25)
BATT (battery) release lever (21)
To fasten the grip belt
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/
PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly
(), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood
in the direction of the arrow ().
When attaching the lens hood, align the
opening section of the lens hood with the flash-
emitting section of the camcorder properly.
Power zoom lever (30)
PHOTO button (27)
CHG (charge) lamp (19)
Battery pack (19)
START/STOP button (27)
Securing ring
A/V Remote Connector (47)
Grip belt
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To remove the lens hood, turn the securing ring
of the lens hood in the opposite direction from
that of the arrow.
Remove the lens hood when you operate
the camcorder with the supplied remote
commander.
STOP button
DISPLAY button (28)
Transmitter
START/STOP button (27)
Power zoom buttons
PAUSE button
VISUAL INDEX button (32)
Displays an Index screen during playback.
Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-
PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/
PJ600V)
////ENTER buttons
When you press any of these buttons, the light
blue frame appears on the LCD screen. Select
a desired button or an item with ///,
then press ENTER to enter.
The wireless remote commander is useful
when you use the projector.
DATA CODE button (69)
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 (27)
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
SCAN/SLOW buttons (35)
PLAY button
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Getting started
Supplied Items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
Lens hood (only for HDR-CXꢃꢆ0V/PJꢃꢆ0/PJꢃꢆ0V/PJꢄ00/
PJꢄ00V) (1)
Camcorder (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (only for HDR-PJꢀꢄ0/
PJꢀꢄ0V/PJꢃꢆ0/PJꢃꢆ0V/PJꢄ00/PJꢄ00V) (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
HDMI cable (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FVꢃ0 (1)
“Operating Guide”(This manual) (1)
Notes
The “PlayMemories Home” (Lite Version)
software and “PlayMemories Home” Help
Guide are pre-installed in this camcorder (p. 54,
p. 57).
A/V connecting cable (1)
USB connection support cable (1)
The USB connection support cable is designed
for use with this camcorder only. Use this cable
when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder
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Charging the battery pack
Close the LCD screen and attach
the battery pack.
1
Battery pack
Connect the AC Adaptor () and
the power cord (mains lead) () to
your camcorder and the wall outlet
(wall socket).
2
HDR-PJ600/
PJ600V/XR260V
The CHG (charge) lamp turns on.
The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the
battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the
AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your
camcorder.
Align the mark
on the DC plug
with that on the
DC IN jack
DC IN jack
CHG (charge)
lamp
DC plug
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
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Charging the battery using your computer
Turn off your camcorder and connect
the camcorder to a running computer
using the Built-in USB Cable.
Built-in USB cable
To the wall outlet (wall socket)
To charge the battery from a wall outlet (wall socket) using the Built-in USB
Cable
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket)
using an AC-UD10 USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-
AH2R, CP-AL, or AC-UP100 portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the
camcorder.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack
Built-in USB Cable* (when
using your computer)
AC Adaptor
NP-FV50 (supplied)
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
155
195
390
280
545
1,000
The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a
temperature of 25 °C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10
°C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
* The charging times are measured without using the USB connection support cable.
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To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT
(battery) release lever () and remove the
battery pack ().
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
Make the same connections as those for charging the battery pack.
Even if the battery pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Notes on the battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure
that the
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions:
The battery pack is not attached correctly.
The battery pack is damaged.
The temperature of the battery pack is low.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.
When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100
battery pack (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V).
We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with
your camcorder.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any
operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 69).
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug.
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Turning the power on, and setting the date
and time
Open the LCD screen of your
camcorder and turn the power
on.
1
You can also turn on the camcorder by
pressing POWER (p. 15).
Select the desired language, then
select [Next].
2
Touch the button on the
LCD screen.
Select the desired geographical
3
area with
[Next].
/
, then select
Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer
Time], select the date format and
the date and time.
4
If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer
Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.
When you select the date and time, select
one of the items and adjust the value with
/
.
When you select
, the date and time
setting operation is complete.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Select
[Setup] [ General Settings] [Language Setting] a desired language.
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To turn off the power
Close the LCD screen or press the POWER button (p. 15).
To adjust the angle of the LCD panel
First open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (), and then adjust the angle
90 degrees (max.)
().
180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder
To turn off the beep sound
Select
[Setup] [ General Settings] [Beep] [Off].
Notes
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