Sony HDR-CX250 User Manual

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Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website.

De plus amples renseignements à propos de ce produit et des réponses aux questions fréquemment posées sont disponibles sur le site Web de l’Assistance à la clientèle.

http://www.sony.net/

Printed on 70% or more recycled paper.

Imprimé sur papier recyclé à 70 % ou plus.

4-416-298-21(1)

Digital HD Video
Digital HD Video	Operating Guide	US
	Operating Guide	US
Camera Recorder
Camera Recorder	Mode d’emploi	FR
	Mode d’emploi	FR
Caméscope
numérique HD

Please also refer to :

Consultez également :

http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/

US/FR

2012 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/

PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V

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.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE US 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.

Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.

A Type	B Type	BF Type	B3 Type	C Type	SE Type	O Type
(American	(British Type)	(British Type)	(British Type)	(CEE Type)	(CEE Type)	(Ocean Type)
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	Voltage	Frequency (Hz)	Plug type
Austria	230	50	C
Belgium	230	50	C
Czech	220	50	C
Denmark	230	50	C
Finland	230	50	C
France	230	50	C
Germany	230	50	C
Greece	220	50	C
Hungary	220	50	C
Iceland	230	50	C
Ireland	230	50	C/BF
Italy	220	50	C
Luxemburg	230	50	C
Netherlands	230	50	C
Norway	230	50	C
Poland	220	50	C
Portugal	230	50	C
Romania	220	50	C
Russia	220	50	C
Slovak	220	50	C
Spain	127/230	50	C
Sweden	230	50	C
Switzerland	230	50	C
UK	240	50	BF
Asia

Countries/regions	Voltage	Frequency (Hz)	Plug type
China	220	50	A
Hong Kong	200/220	50	BF
India	230/240	50	C
Indonesia	127/230	50	C
Japan	100	50/60	A
Korea (rep)	220	60	C
Malaysia	240	50	BF
Philippines	220/230	60	A/C
Singapore	230	50	BF
Taiwan	110	60	A

Countries/regions	Voltage	Frequency (Hz)	Plug type
Thailand	220	50	C/BF
Vietnam	220	50	A/C
Oceania
Countries/regions	Voltage	Frequency (Hz)	Plug type
Australia	240	50	O
New Zealand	230/240	50	O
North America
Countries/regions	Voltage	Frequency (Hz)	Plug type
Canada	120	60	A
USA	120	60	A
Central America
Countries/regions	Voltage	Frequency (Hz)	Plug type
Bahamas	120/240	60	A
Costa Rica	110	60	A
Cuba	110/220	60	A/C
Dominican (rep)	110	60	A
El Salvador	110	60	A
Guatemala	120	60	A
Honduras	110	60	A
Jamaica	110	50	A
Mexico	120/127	60	A
Nicaragua	120/240	60	A
Panama	110/220	60	A
South America
Countries/regions	Voltage	Frequency (Hz)	Plug type
Argentina	220	50	C/BF/O
Brazil	127/220	60	A/C
Chile	220	50	C
Colombia	120	60	A
Peru	220	60	A/C
Venezuela	120	60	A
Middle East
Countries/regions	Voltage	Frequency (Hz)	Plug type
Iran	220	50	C/BF
Iraq	220	50	C/BF
Israel	230	50	C
Saudi Arabia	127/220	50	A/C/BF
Turkey	220	50	C
UAE	240	50	C/BF
Africa
Countries/regions	Voltage	Frequency (Hz)	Plug type
Algeria	127/220	50	C
Congo (dem)	220	50	C
Egypt	220	50	C
Ethiopia	220	50	C
Kenya	240	50	C/BF
Nigeria	230	50	C/BF
South Africa	220/230	50	C/BF
Tanzania	230	50	C/BF
Tunisia	220	50	C

Read this first

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

CAUTION

Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.

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.

Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals.

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.

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.

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

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

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.

Note on the power cord (mains lead)

The power cord (mains lead) is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.

Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

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.

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 LithiumIon batteries.

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.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For the customers in the U.S.A.

UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.

The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.

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 Model No.: HDR-CX260V

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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY

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

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY 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

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-XR260V

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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

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:

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.

For the State of California , USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,

See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

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.

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.

Notes on use

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 lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing

removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder, or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27) or the

access lamp (p. 25) are lit or flashing

Do not use your camcorder in very loud areas (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V).

When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on, do not close the LCD panel. The image data that has been recorded may be lost.

Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations.

LCD Panel

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

Black points

White, red, blue or green points

About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays

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.

Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice.

In this manual, the internal memory (HDRCX260V/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.

Illustrations used in this manual are based on

HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified.

	Recording	Capacity	Projector
	media	of internal
		recording
		media
HDR-CX250	Memory
	card only
HDR-	Internal	16 GB
CX260V*	memory +
HDR-	memory	32 GB
HDR-	card	32 GB
CX580V*	card
CX580V*
HDR-PJ260/		16 GB
PJ260V*
HDR-PJ580/		32 GB
PJ580V*
HDR-PJ600/	Internal	220 GB
PJ600V*	hard disk
HDR-	+ memory	160 GB
HDR-	card	160 GB
XR260V*	card
XR260V*

The model with * is equipped with GPS.

Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide)

“Handycam” User Guide is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camcorder.

1	Access the Sony support page.
	http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/
	Support/
2	Select your country or region.
3	Search for the model name
	of your camcorder within the
	support page.
	Check the model name on the bottom of
	your camcorder	US

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Read this first. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Parts and controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Getting started

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

Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Inserting a memory card.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Recording/Playback

Recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Recording movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Shooting photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Zooming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Operating buttons while playing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Advanced operations

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

Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation (Intelligent Auto). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/

PJ580V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Recording images with the selected image quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Selecting the image quality of movies (Recording mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Changing the image quality of photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Recording information on your location (GPS) (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/ PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Obtaining a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode).. . . . . 42 Checking the triangulating status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Saving Highlight Playback in HD image quality (Scenario Save).. . . . . . . . . . 45 Converting the data format to STD image quality (Highlight Movie).. . . . . . . . 46 Playing images on a TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V). . . . . 49

Editing

Editing on your camcorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Deleting movies and photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Dividing a movie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Capturing a photo from a movie.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Saving movies and photos with a computer

Useful functions available when connecting the camcorder to your computer.. . . . 53 For Windows.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 For Mac.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Preparing a computer (Windows).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Step 1 Checking the computer system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Step 2 Installing the built-in “PlayMemories Home” software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Downloading the dedicated software for the camcorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Installing Music Transfer .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Installing software for Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

contents of Table

Saving images with an external device

Disc creation guide.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 The devices on which the created disc can be played back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Creating a disc with the DVD writer or recorder.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Creating a disc with DVDirect Express. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer.. . . . . . . 61

Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a

recorder, etc... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Saving images on an external media device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Customizing your camcorder

Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Menu lists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Others/Index

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . 74 Expected recording time of movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Expected number of recordable photos.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 About handling of your camcorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Screen indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Parts and controls

Figures in ( ) are reference pages.

HDR-CX250/CX260V

HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V

HDR-PJ260/PJ260V

HDR-PJ600/PJ600V

HDR-XR260V

Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

Lens (G lens)

Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)

Built-in microphone

Remote sensor/Infrared port (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V)

Camera recording lamp (69) (HDRCX580V/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. US

HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V

HDR-CX250/CX260V

HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/XR260V

HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/ PJ600/PJ600V

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.

Speakers (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)

Projector lens (49) (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (49) (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V)

GPS antenna (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/ PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)

A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel.

HDR-CX250/CX260V

HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V

HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/

PJ580/PJ580V

HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V

(View Images) buttonPOWER button

LIGHT (Video Light) button (39) (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)

PROJECTOR button (49) (HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

MODE button

(Movie)/ (Photo) lamp (27, 27)

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)HDMI OUT jack (47)

(USB) jack (60, 63)

Speaker (HDR-CX250/CX260V)

HDR-CX250/CX260V

HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/ PJ580V

HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V

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

Power zoom lever (30)PHOTO button (27)

CHG (charge) lamp (19)Battery pack (19)

START/STOP button (27)DC IN jack (19)

A/V Remote Connector (47)Grip belt

To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/ PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)

Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly ( ), then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow ( ).

When attaching the lens hood, align the opening section of the lens hood with the flashemitting section of the camcorder properly.

Securing ring

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.

Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V)

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)

/ (Previous/Next) buttons (35)PLAY button

STOP button

DISPLAY button (28)Transmitter

START/STOP button (27)Power zoom buttonsPAUSE button

VISUAL INDEX button (32)

Displays an Index screen during playback.

/ / / /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.

Getting started

Supplied Items

The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.

Camcorder (1)

AC Adaptor (1)

Lens hood (only for HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V) (1)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1)

HDMI cable (1)

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 (p. 20) is too short for connection.

Wireless Remote Commander (only for HDR-PJ260/ PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (1)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (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).

Charging the battery pack

1	Close the LCD screen and attach
	the battery pack.

Battery pack

2 Connect the AC Adaptor ( ) and the power cord (mains lead) ( ) to your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).

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.

DC IN jack

CHG (charge) lamp

HDR-PJ600/ PJ600V/XR260V

Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack

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 CPAH2R, 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.

Battery pack		Charging time
Battery pack	AC Adaptor	Built-in USB Cable* (when
	AC Adaptor	using your computer)
		using your computer)
NP-FV50 (supplied)	155	280
NP-FV70	195	545
NP-FV100	390	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.

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.

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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 (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 27, 27) and the access lamp (p. 25) are turned off.

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.

Recording time, Playing time (74)

Remaining battery indicator (28)

Charging the battery pack abroad (22)

Charging the battery pack abroad

You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.

Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

1	Open the LCD screen of your
	camcorder and turn the power
	on.
	You can also turn on the camcorder by
	pressing POWER (p. 15).
2	Select the desired language, then
	select [Next].

3 Select the desired geographical area with /, then select [Next].

4	Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer
	Time], select the date format and

the date and time.

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.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

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

The recording date, time and condition, and coordinates (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/ PJ600V/XR260V) are recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording. However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, select [Setup] [Playback Settings] [Data Code] [Date/Time].

Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] set to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V).

[Power On By LCD] (p. 69)

To set the date and time again: [Date & Time Setting] (p. 69)

To calibrate the touch panel: [Calibration] (p. 82)

Preparing the recording media

The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons.

	Default recording medium	Alternative recording medium
HDR-CX250	Memory card	—
HDR-CX250

HDR-CX260V/CX580V/	Internal memory	Memory card
PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/
PJ580V
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/	Internal hard disk	Memory card
XR260V

Notes

You cannot select a different recording medium for movies and for photos.

Selecting a recording medium (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/ PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)


Select		[Setup]
[	Media Settings] [Media

Select] the desired medium.

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Inserting a memory card

Open the cover, and insert the memory card until it clicks.

The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.

Access lamp

Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated.

To eject the memory card

Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.

Notes

To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use (p. 69). Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable. Save your important data on your PC, etc.

If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card (p. 69).

Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.

When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop.

Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder

	SD Speed	Capacity	Described in this
	Class	(operation	manual
		verified)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media (Mark2)	—	32 GB	“Memory Stick PRO
“Memory Stick PRO-HG	—	32 GB	Duo” media
“Memory Stick PRO-HG			Duo” media
Duo” media
SD memory card
SDHC memory card	Class 4 or	64 GB	SD card
SDXC memory card	Class 4 or
SDXC memory card	faster

Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

Notes

A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.

Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen 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.

Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (92)

Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos (74)

Recording/Playback

Recording

In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).

HDR-CX250: Memory card HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V: Internal recording media

Recording movies

1	Open the LCD screen and press
	MODE to turn on the	(Movie)
	MODE to turn on the	(Movie)

lamp.

2 Press START/STOP to start recording.

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO (Dual Capture).

Shooting photos

1	Open the LCD screen and press
	MODE to turn on the (Photo)

lamp.

Recording/Playback

2 Press 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.

To display items on the LCD screen

Items on the LCD screen disappear if you do not operate the camcorder for a few seconds after you turn the camcorder on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes.

Touch anywhere except the buttons on the LCD screen to display information on icons with functions convenient for recording.

Screen indicators during recording

Described here are icons for both movie recording and photo recording modes. Refer to the page in ( ) for details.

Zoom button (W: Wide/T: Telephoto), START/STOP button (in movie recording mode), PHOTO button (in photo recording mode)

MENU button (65)

Status detected by Intelligent Auto (38)Recording status ([STBY]/[REC])

AE/AF (automatic exposure/automatic focus) lock (28)GPS triangulating status*1 (42)

Tracking focus (37)

Zoom, Remaining battery

Counter (hour: minute: second), Capturing a photo, Recording/playback/editing media (92)

Tracking focus cancel button (37)Intelligent Auto button (38)

Audio mode (68), Audio Level Display (68)*2

Approximate number of recordable photos, Aspect ratio (16:9 or 4:3), Photo size (L/M/S)

Estimated recording remaining time, Recording image quality (HD/STD), Frame rate (60p/60i/24p*3) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (40)

View Images button (32)

My Button (you can assign your favorite functions to icons displayed in this area) (68)

*1 HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V

*2 HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V *3 HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V

To record in mirror mode

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ( ).

A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

Recording/Playback

If white circular spots appear on photos (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V)

This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camcorder’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.

To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.

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 flash does not work while the (Movie) lamp is lit (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V).

The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor.

Access lamp (p. 25) is lit or flashing

The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing

When the frame rate is set to [24p], you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V).

The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It is recommended you record images with [Guide Frame] set to [On] and using the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 68) as a guide.

Recording time, recordable number of photos (p. 74)

[Media Select] (p. 25)

[Flash] (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) (p. 67)

To display items on the LCD screen all the time: [Display Setting] (p. 68)

To change the image size: [Image Size] (p. 41)

Recordable time, remaining capacity [Media Info] (p. 68)

Zooming

Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.

W (Wide angle): Wider range of view

T (Telephoto): Close view

You can magnify images using Extended Zoom as follows.

For HDR-CX250/CX260V/PJ260/PJ260V/

XR260V: Up to 55 times the original size

For HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/ PJ600V: Up to 20 times the original size

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

Notes

Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.

You cannot change the zoom speed with the / button on the LCD screen.

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Sony HDR-CX250 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read this first

Learning more about the camcorder (“Handycam” User Guide)

Table of contents

Parts and controls

Getting started

Supplied Items

Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery using your computer

Charging the battery pack abroad

Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

Changing the language setting

Preparing the recording media

Inserting a memory card

Recording/Playback

Recording

Recording movies

Shooting photos

Zooming