"Handycam" User Guide
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HDR-CX250/ CX260V/ CX580V/ PJ260/ PJ260V/ PJ580/ PJ580V/ PJ600/ PJ600V/ XR260V
User Guide
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camcorder.
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Top page > Playback
Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map
Operating buttons while playing Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie
Highlight Playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save)
Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Top page > Saving images with an external device
Saving images with an external device
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
Selecting a method for saving images
Disc creation guide
Types of media devices on which the images can be saved The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Saving images on an external media device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express
Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Performing [DISC BURN OPTION]
Playing back a disc on the DVDirect Express
Creating a disc with a DVD writer other than DVDirect Express
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer
Creating a disc with a recorder
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.
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Recording
Playback
Saving images with an external device
Customizing your camcorder Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
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Top page > Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Golf Shot
Camera/Mic
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Focus
Exposure Focus Low Lux
Scene Selection
Cinematone (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo) Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Auto Back Light
Face Detection
Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity
Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Flash Level (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Red Eye Reduction (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
My Button Guide Frame Display Setting
Zebra (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
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Peaking (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Light Bright (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)
Audio Level Display (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode
Frame Rate HD/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size
Playback Function
Event View
Map View (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Highlight Movie
Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Direct Copy
Setup
Media Select (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
Media Info Format
Repair Img. DB F. File Number
Data Code Volume Download Music Empty Music TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect
USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Disc Burn
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) GPS Setting (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) REC Lamp (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Remote Ctrl (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Power On By LCD
Language Setting Calibration
Drop Sensor (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
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Battery Info
Eco Mode
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
Auto Area ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
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Top page > Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-
PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Batteries/power sources
LCD screen
Memory card
Recording
Playback
Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices
Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Playback on the TV
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators
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Top page > Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About GPS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About x.v.Color
About the AC Adaptor
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On adjustment of the touch panel
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies
Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
On trademarks
On trademarks
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Operation Search
Before use
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Saving images with an external device
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
Search Print
Top page > Contents list
Contents list
Operation Search
Operation Search
Search by operation
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Before use
How to use this User Guide
How to use this User Guide
Models and illustrations used in this User Guide
Parts and controls/Screen indicators
Parts and controls Screen indicators
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Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items
Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery using the AC Adaptor Charging the battery using your computer Charging the battery abroad
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Turning the power on, and setting the date and time
Preparing the recording media
Selecting a recording medium (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
Inserting a memory card
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Recording
Recording
Recording movies
Shooting photos
Useful functions for recording images
Zooming
Intelligent Auto
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Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V) Using the GPS function (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
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Playback
Playback
Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen Playing movies and photos from a map
Operating buttons while playing Dividing a movie
Capturing a photo from a movie
Highlight Playback
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Saving Highlight Playback in high definition image quality (HD) (Scenario Save)
Converting Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight Scenarios to standard definition image quality (STD) (Highlight Movie)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV Connecting the camcorder to a TV via a VCR
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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Saving images with an external device
Using the “PlayMemories Home” software
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software
Selecting a method for saving images
Disc creation guide
Types of media devices on which the images can be saved The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Saving images on an external media device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Saving the desired images in the camcorder to the external media device Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express
Creating a disc with DVDirect Express Performing [DISC BURN OPTION]
Playing back a disc on the DVDirect Express
Creating a disc with a DVD writer other than DVDirect Express
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer
Creating a disc with a recorder
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Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.
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Customizing your camcorder
Using menu items
Setting up menu items
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec) Golf Shot
Camera/Mic
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/focus) Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Spot Focus
Exposure Focus Low Lux
Scene Selection
Cinematone (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Fader
Self-Timer
Tele Macro SteadyShot (movie) SteadyShot (photo) Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Auto Back Light
Face Detection
Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity
Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Flash Level (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Red Eye Reduction (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Closer Voice
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
My Button Guide Frame Display Setting
Zebra (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Peaking (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Light Bright (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)
Audio Level Display (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
Image Quality/Size
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REC Mode
Frame Rate HD/STD Setting Wide Mode x.v.Color Image Size
Playback Function
Event View
Map View (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) Highlight Movie
Scenario
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Direct Copy
Setup
Media Select (HDRCX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
Media Info Format
Repair Img. DB F. File Number
Data Code Volume Download Music Empty Music TV Type
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI) USB Connect
USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Disc Burn
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) GPS Setting (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) REC Lamp (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Remote Ctrl (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) Power On By LCD
Language Setting Calibration
Drop Sensor (HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Battery Info
Eco Mode
Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
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Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
Auto Area ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander (HDRPJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Batteries/power sources LCD screen
Memory card Recording Playback
Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices Editing movies/photos on your camcorder
Playback on the TV Copying/Connecting to other devices Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
Self-diagnosis display Warning Indicators
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Maintenance and precautions
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
About GPS (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V) About the memory card
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack About x.v.Color
About the AC Adaptor
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
On moisture condensation
On adjustment of the touch panel
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Notes on disposal/transfer of the camcorder
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Charging time
Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Expected recording time of movies
Using your camcorder abroad
Using your camcorder abroad
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On trademarks
On trademarks
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Getting started
Recording
Playback
Saving images with an external device
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
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Search by operation
Setting the date and time
Date & Time Setting Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
Identifying part names
Parts and controls
Displaying the data code
Data Code
Checking your golf swing
Golf Shot
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow rec)
Selecting the suitable setting automatically for the recording situation
Intelligent Auto
Recording people clearly
Face Detection
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) Smile Shutter
Scene Selection (Portrait)
Scene Selection (Spotlight) Scene Selection (Night Portrait) Closer Voice
Recording images with the selected image quality
REC Mode
Frame Rate
HD/STD Setting
Wide Mode
Image Size
Recording images without blurring
SteadyShot (movie)
SteadyShot (photo)
Adjusting the focus
Spot Focus
Tracking focus: Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)
Focus
Using the GPS function
GPS Setting (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
Your Location (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
Recording movies in a dim place
Low Lux
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Scene Selection (Night Portrait)
Scene Selection (Night Scene)
Recording movies in dim places (Video Light) (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)
Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Recording sound clearly
Closer Voice
Auto Wind NR
Audio Mode (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V) Blt-in Zoom Mic
Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
Capturing photos during movie recording
Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual capture): Recording movies Smile Shutter
Recording sunset or fireworks beautifully
Scene Selection (Fireworks)
Scene Selection (Sunrise&Sunset)
Selecting a recording medium
Media Select (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
Saving battery power
Eco Mode
Playing movies and photos from an event
Event View
Playing movies and photos from a map
Map View (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
Enjoying a digest of your movies
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)
Using the built-in projector
Using the built-in projector (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Playing images on a TV
Connecting the camcorder to a high definition TV
Connecting the camcorder to a non-high-definition TV
Editing movies and photos
Capturing a photo from a movie
Dividing a movie
Delete
Saving images with an external device
Saving images on an external media device easily
Creating a disc
Creating a disc with DVDirect Express
Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc with a recorder, etc.
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Recording
Playback
Saving images with an external device
Customizing your camcorder
Troubleshooting
Maintenance and precautions
Contents list
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How to use this User Guide
Selecting a topic to display
Searching a topic by keyword
Returning to a previous page
Printing out a page
Marks and notations used in this User Guide
This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camcorder, how to change settings, and how to troubleshoot a problem.
Selecting a topic to display
The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example.
1.Click a title in the side bar on the left of the browser window. A list of topic titles appears in the right pane.
2.Click a topic title in the list.
Descriptions appear in the right pane.
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Changing the font size
Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser.
Searching a topic by keyword
Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button.
Returning to a previous page
Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to return to a page you previously viewed.
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Printing out a page
Click the [Print] button to print out a page you are viewing.
Marks and notations used in this User Guide
In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( |
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Operate the camcorder in the order indicated.
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Models and illustrations used in this User Guide
Models described in this User Guide
Models described in this User Guide are as follows.
HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ270V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V
Difference of each model are as follows.
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32 GB |
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16 GB |
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32 GB |
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220 GB |
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Internal hard disk + memory |
160 GB |
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The model with * is equipped with GPS
Illustrations and on-screen displays used in this User Guide
The example images used in this User Guide 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.
Illustrations used in this manual are based on HDR-CX580V unless otherwise specified.
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"Handycam" User Guide
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Parts and controls
To fasten the grip belt
To attach the lens hood (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Wireless Remote Commander (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
HDR-CX250/CX260V
HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V
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HDR-PJ600/PJ600V
HDR-XR260V
Active Interface Shoe (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Lens (G lens)
Flash (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)/Video light (HDRCX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)
Built-in microphone
Remote sensor/Infrared port (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
Camera recording lamp (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining recording media capacity or battery power is low.
HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
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HDR-CX250/CX260V
HDR-CX250/CX260V/CX580V/XR260V
HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V
LCD screen/Touch panel
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.
Speakers (HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
Projector lens (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V)
GPS antenna (HDR-CX260V/CX580V/PJ260V/PJ580V/PJ600V/XR260V)
A GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel.
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HDR-CX250/CX260V
HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V
A: Illustration in the call-out is HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V.
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
(View Images) button
POWER button
LIGHT (Video Light) button (HDR-CX580V/PJ580/PJ580V)
PROJECTOR button (HDR-PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V) MODE button
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamp
RESET button
Press RESET using a pointed object.
Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.
(headphones) jack (HDRCX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V/PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V)
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(microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) HDMI OUT jack
(USB) jack
Speaker (HDR-CX250/CX260V)
HDR-CX250/CX260V
HDR-CX580V/PJ260/PJ260V/PJ580/PJ580V
HDR-PJ600/PJ600V/XR260V
Power zoom lever
PHOTO button
CHG (charge) lamp
Battery pack
START/STOP button
DC IN jack
A/V Remote Connector
Grip belt
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