Sony Handycam HDR-CX560E Instruction & Operation Manual Download

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Using the “Handycam” Handbook

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Searching for information quickly

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Read this first

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Notes on use

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Enjoy useful functions

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Getting started

Step 1: Charging the battery pack

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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time

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Changing the language setting

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Step 3: Preparing the recording media

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Selecting recording media (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE)

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Inserting a memory card

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Recording/Playback

Recording

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Recording movies

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Shooting photos

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Playback on the camcorder

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Operating the camcorder while playing a movie

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Viewing photos

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Playing images on a TV

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List of connection

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Using “BRAVIA” Sync

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Advanced operations

Useful functions for recording movies and photos

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Zooming

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Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto)

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Selecting high definition image quality (HD)

or standard image quality (STD)

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Selecting the recording mode

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Using the Tracking focus function

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Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter)

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Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording)

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Recording high quality photos during movie recording (Dual Rec)

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Recording in dark places (NightShot)

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Summary of Contents for Handycam HDR-CX560E

Page 1: ...Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index GB Click Handycam Handbook HDR CX560E CX560VE CX690E CX700E CX700VE 2011 Sony Corporation 4 271 160 12 1 ...

Page 2: ...ng your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the PMB Help that is the Help of the supplied PMB Picture Motion Browser software Searching for information quickly Click an item on the right edge of each page and you will jump to the page for that item You can search for an item by keyword using Adobe Reader Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on how ...

Page 3: ...emove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 1 CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 PMB software including PMB Help Handycam Handbook PDF Operating Guide 1 This camcorder has a built in software application called PMB Portable See page 22 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder Using the camcorder Do not hold the camcorder by...

Page 4: ...ata will be irrecoverable Save your important data on your PC etc 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 count...

Page 5: ...ation cables be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camcorder 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 If you cannot reco...

Page 6: ...tput HDR CX700E CX700VE Internal memory memory card 96 GB The model with is equipped with GPS The model with is equipped with viewfinder 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 23 is lit or flashing removing...

Page 7: ...me Recording Capturing images beautifully without cumbersome setting Intelligent Auto 36 Focus on the child on the left side of the screen Tracking the subject 38 Spot Focus 77 Checking your golf swing Golf Shot 75 Smth Slw REC 74 Enjoy useful functions 7 GB ...

Page 8: ... your camcorder with manual controls MANUAL dial 41 Changing the image quality and recording mode Setting 37 Recording mode 37 Changing the recording media Media setting 21 Capturing fireworks or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks 79 Sunrise Sunset 79 Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec 40 Smile Shutter 39 8 GB ...

Page 9: ... Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback 42 Fun simple playback edit Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie 54 Deleting unnecessary scene Dividing 53 Deleting 50 9 GB ...

Page 10: ...10 GB Computer 58 Easy ways to store good memories Saving External media 63 Recorder 70 Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable DVD writer 66 69 10 GB ...

Page 11: ... Recording movies 25 Shooting photos 27 Playback on the camcorder 29 Operating the camcorder while playing a movie 31 Viewing photos 32 Playing images on a TV 33 List of connection 33 Using BRAVIA Sync 35 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 36 Zooming 36 Recording better images automatically Intelligent Auto 36 Selecting high definition image quality HD or standard...

Page 12: ...vies and photos Protect 51 Copying images HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE 52 Dividing a movie 53 Capturing a photo from a movie 54 Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc computer 55 Creating a disc with one touch Disc Burn 57 Importing movies and photos to a computer 58 Saving images on a disc 59 Saving images with an external device Selecting a method ...

Page 13: ...ck Function Items for playback 88 Edit Copy Items for editing 89 Setup Other setup items 89 Additional information Troubleshooting 98 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators 105 Using your camcorder abroad 109 Maintenance and precautions 111 About the AVCHD format 111 About GPS HDR CX560VE CX700VE 111 About the memory card 113 About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack 114 About x v Color 115 About hand...

Page 14: ...eplacing the viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket The CHG flash charge lamp lights up and charging starts The CHG flash charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged CHG flash charge lamp Batter...

Page 15: ...will continue to use up its charge Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner Charging with a personally assembled computer with a converted computer or through a USB hub are not guaranteed The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer Tips You can charge the battery by connecting the Built in USB Cable to a wall outlet ...

Page 16: ...B Connection support cable Tips When your camcorder is on you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen 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 Step 1 Char...

Page 17: ...l place When attaching a video light sold separately it is recommended that you use an NP FV70 or NP FV100 battery pack 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 5 minutes to save battery power A Shut Off p 95 Notes...

Page 18: ...er is opened To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open press POWER 2 Select the desired language then touch Next 3 Select the desired geographical area with then touch Next To set the date and time again touch MENU Setup Clock Settings Date Time Setting Date Time When an item is not on the screen touch until the item appears Touch the button on the LCD screen MODE lamp POWER button ...

Page 19: ...splayed during playback To display the date and time touch MENU Setup Playback Settings Data Code Date Time You can turn off the operation beeps by touching MENU Setup General Settings Beep Off If the button you touch does not react correctly calibrate the touch panel p 117 Once the clock is set the clock time is automatically adjusted with Auto Clock ADJ p 97 and Auto Area ADJ p 97 set to On The ...

Page 20: ...ing the LCD screen or the viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder Status Power of the camcorder LCD screen Viewfinder Open Retracted On Pulled out On Closed Retracted Off Pulled out On Notes Even if the LCD screen is closed if the viewfinder is pulled out the camcorder is not turned off When you...

Page 21: ...media You can perform recording playback and editing operations on the selected medium Selecting recording media HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE Touch MENU Setup Media Settings Media Select The Media Select screen appears Touch the desired recording medium then touch Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or...

Page 22: ...used for this camcorder Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor Doing so may cause a malfunction Memory Stick PRO Duo media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder 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 ...

Page 23: ...d 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 89 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 Do not open the cover during recording When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful so that ...

Page 24: ...ing media Movies are recorded with high definition image quality HD HDR CX690E Memory card HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media see page 21 HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE 1 Fasten the grip belt 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened ...

Page 25: ...stop recording press START STOP again To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items You can change the settings using the Display Setting menu p 85 about 4sec after MODE button Movie When recording a movie Photo When recording a photo STBY REC START STOP button ...

Page 26: ... battery or AC Adaptor Access lamp p 23 is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully Dual Rec p 40 SteadyShot is set to Active in the default setting You can specify the priority face by touching it p 38 You can capture photos from recorded movies p 54 You can check the recordable time e...

Page 27: ...oordinates HDR CX560VE CX700VE 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 touch MENU Setup Playback Settings Data Code a desired setting Shooting photos When disappears the photo is recorded Press MODE to turn on the Photo lamp The LCD screen display switches for photo recording m...

Page 28: ...The flash does not work in the movie recording mode You can change how your camcorder flashes by MENU Camera Mic Flash Flash a desired setting If white circular spots appear on photos 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 shoo...

Page 29: ...o change the recording media see page 21 HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time It can also display recorded images on the basis of location information HDR CX560VE CX700VE 1 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened 2 Press View Images The Event View screen a...

Page 30: ... half years to three months which changes the number of the events that can be displayed on the time line bar 4 Touch an image you want to view Touch to select the image type to be displayed in the index from MOVIE movies only PHOTO photos only or MOVIE PHOTO movies and photos mixed To go back to the Event View screen Displays the previous next page Touching and holding the button scrolls the inde...

Page 31: ... playback from the selected image reaches the last image the screen returns to the INDEX screen Touch during pause to play back movies slowly As you repeat touching during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times The recording date time and shooting conditions and coordinates HDR CX560VE CX700VE are recorded automatically during recording Thi...

Page 32: ...unctions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos The figure below will be displayed when you select PHOTO by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen Tips To repeat Slideshow touch Slideshow Set To start stop slide show Next Previous Delete Context ...

Page 33: ...s of the TV 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source p 16 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder p 29 List of connection Connecting to a high definition TV When the recording quality is high definition image quality HD the movies are played back in high definition image quality HD When the recoding quality is standard image quality STD the movies are play...

Page 34: ...s are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder Some TVs may not function correctly e g no sound or image with this connection Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunction may result When the connected device is compatible with 5 1ch surround sound high definition image quality HD movies are output in 5 1ch surround sound automatically Sta...

Page 35: ...able to output images the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as follows HDMI component S VIDEO video HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is an interface to send both video audio signals The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality images and digital audio Using BRAVIA Sync You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a BRAVIA Sync comp...

Page 36: ...out 31 1 2 in for telephoto You can magnify images up to 10 times using optical zooming unless SteadyShot is set to Active Tips You can set Digital Zoom if you want to zoom to a greater level Recording better images automatically Intelligent Auto When you turn the camcorder toward the subject the camcorder records using the optimum combination of the three detection modes Face detection Scene dete...

Page 37: ...ituation or the playback device Touch MENU Image Quality Size Setting Touch HD Quality to record high definition image quality HD images or touch STD Quality to record standard definition image quality STD images Touch Recording image quality is changed Tips You can record play or edit movies in the selected image quality only To record play or edit movies in another image quality change this sett...

Page 38: ... select the following high definition image quality HD recording mode 50p Quality AVC HD 28M PS Highest Quality AVC HD 24M FX High Quality AVC HD 17M FH Standard AVC HD 9M HQ the default setting Long Time AVC HD 5M LP The recording mode of the standard image quality STD is limited to the following value Standard STD 9M HQ M such as in 24M means Mbps Using the Tracking focus function If you touch t...

Page 39: ...Shutter function either Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions subject conditions and the setting of your camcorder Tips You can select the subject that has priority for face detection and smile detection with Face Detection p 82 When you specify the priority subject by touching the detection frame on the LCD screen the face with a double lined frame has priority If a smile i...

Page 40: ... function Tips When the MODE lamp is set to Movie the size of photos becomes 12 3M 16 9 or 9 2M 4 3 You can record photos during recording standby in the same way as when the Photo lamp is turned on However when the frame rate is set to 25p you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording mode Recording in dark places NightShot When you press NIGHTSHOT appears and you can record ...

Page 41: ...e focus using the dial Press MANUAL to activate the manual adjustment mode Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the focus Items you can assign to the MANUAL dial Focus p 77 Exposure p 77 IRIS p 78 Shutter Speed p 78 AE Shift p 78 White Balance Shift p 79 To assign the menu item to the MANUAL dial Press and hold MANUAL down for a fe...

Page 42: ...pes may appear flicker may occur or color may change In this case change the shutter speed according to the power supply frequency in your region The camera data p 91 that appears on the LCD screen will differ depending on the recording settings of the camcorder The settings will be displayed with the following icons Automatic Exposure is set manually IRIS priority Shutter speed priority Enjoying ...

Page 43: ...ecting the range of events from which event and to which event to be used as the playback range then touch If you set the Highlight Playback range by selecting events on the Map View select the from starting and to ending date HDR CX560VE CX700VE If no range is set your camcorder plays images in the date range of the event selected on the Event View as the playback range Theme You can select a the...

Page 44: ...corder and play them with Highlight Playback using the supplied software PMB or Music Transfer a software installed together with PMB HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE After the music file is transferred to the camcorder if you cannot play the music the music file may be damaged Delete the music file by touching MENU Setup Playback Settings Empty Music then transfer the music file again If you delete musi...

Page 45: ... Highlight scenarios are played back Touch The camcorder starts converting the data to the target format To upload a Highlight Movie to the Web After the conversion process has finished touch Share Web Upload then follow the instructions that appear on the LCD screen To create a DVD using DVDirect Express After the conversion process has finished touch Share Create DVD with DVDirect Express then f...

Page 46: ... T smaller Touch the direction on the map in which you want the map to be scrolled Keep touching that point to scroll the map continuously When you use the map data for the first time A message appears asking you to confirm whether you agree with the terms of the license agreement of the map data You can use the map data by touching Yes on the screen after agreeing to the terms of the license agre...

Page 47: ...hand on the GPS antenna Use the triangulating priority mode p 49 Use GPS Assist Data If you import GPS Assist Data from your computer to your camcorder using the supplied software PMB the time it takes the camcorder to acquire your location information can be shortened Connect the camcorder to a computer that is connected to the Internet The GPS Assist Data will be updated automatically GPS antenn...

Page 48: ...sired image thumbnail displayed on the map area where you recorded the movies or photos Appears only for images recorded with high definition image quality HD The map moves if you touch an area where no thumbnails are displayed If you change the map scale using the power zoom lever the clusters of thumbnails will change as well Touch Yes then touch the desired movie or photo Notes You cannot edit ...

Page 49: ... invalid the marker does not appear To close the current location screen Touch Tips The camcorder adjusts the clock and the area automatically the default setting p 97 Establishing priorities for location information triangulating priority mode As the camcorder turns other functions off to search for satellites obtaining triangulating information can take priority Display your current location p 4...

Page 50: ...uildings When the GPS signal is too weak Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in advance Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images It may damage the recording m...

Page 51: ...he desired event then touch Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch Protecting recorded movies and photos Protect Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake will be displayed on the protected images Press View Images p 29 Touch MENU Edit Copy Protect To select and protect movies touch Multiple Images MOVIE...

Page 52: ...f your camcorder to the memory card HDR CX700E CX700VE You can copy images back and forth between the internal recording medium of your camcorder and the memory card Notes When you record an image on the memory card for the first time create the image database file by touching MENU Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F Memory Card Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supp...

Page 53: ...se Media Select to select the destination medium and then play the copied movies photos p 21 You can copy images to various types of external media p 61 Dividing a movie You can divide a movie to delete unnecessary parts Touch Divide on the movie playback screen Touch then touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes The movie pauses Touch to adjust the dividing point with mor...

Page 54: ...uch then touch at the point where you want to capture a photo The movie pauses Touch to adjust the capturing point with more precision Touch When capturing is finished the screen returns to pause Notes The image size is fixed based on the image quality of the movie If the movie was recorded with one of the following image quality levels the image size will be set as shown below High definition ima...

Page 55: ...sc with high definition image quality HD p 60 Blu ray disc playback devices a Sony Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc To save images on a AVCHD recording disc with high definition image quality HD Creating a disc with one touch Disc Burn p 57 AVCHD format playback devices a Sony Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc Importing movies and photos to a computer p 58 Creating a AVCHD recording disc ...

Page 56: ...s of following type with PMB For Blu ray disc see page 60 Disc type Features DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Unrewritable DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions ...

Page 57: ...D movies import movies to a computer first p 58 and then create a standard definition image quality STD disc p 37 Install PMB beforehand however do not start PMB Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 16 With Disc Burn function on your camcorder you can save movies and photos recorded on recording medium selected with the Media Sele...

Page 58: ...does not appear touch MENU Setup Connection USB Connect The window for import appears on the computer screen If you want to change the location where imported media files will be saved click PMB Tools Settings Import media files to Browse then select the desired location 3 Click Import Refer to PMB Help for details Movies and photos are imported to your computer When the operation is completed the...

Page 59: ...c Create DVD Video Format Discs STD You can save movies with standard definition image quality STD on a DVD disc You can select high definition image quality HD movies as sources However saving such movies will take longer than the actual length of the movies because the image quality must be converted from high definition HD to standard definition STD when saving the movie on the disc To add movi...

Page 60: ...ck Create Blu ray Disc HD in step 4 of Saving images on a disc p 59 Other procedures are the same as that for creating an AVCHD disc Your computer must support the creation of Blu ray discs BD R unrewritable and BD RE rewritable media are available for creating Blu ray discs You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc Copying a disc You can copy a recorded disc to anothe...

Page 61: ...ition image quality HD or with standard definition image quality STD Built in USB Cable 69 Hard disk recorder etc Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD A V connecting cable supplied 70 Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality STD Use the A V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images are saved Notes The AV...

Page 62: ...k DVD disc with high definition image quality HD AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray disc player or a PlayStation 3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Ordinary DVD playback devices such as a DVD player Notes Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries reg...

Page 63: ...xternal media device media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive media devices connected via a USB hub media devices with built in USB hub card reader Notes You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function The FAT file system is available for your camcorder If the storage medium of the external device was formatted for the NTFS fil...

Page 64: ...s that are stored on one of the camcorder s recording media selected in Media Select and that have not yet been saved on external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images 6 After operation is completed touch on the camcorder screen When connecting an external media device The images saved in the exter...

Page 65: ...Copy Copy Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to select the recording media HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE image selection methods and type of the image You cannot copy images from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder When you selected Multiple Images touch the image to be saved appears Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confir...

Page 66: ...e has the AC power cord mains lead connect it to the wall outlet wall socket Creating a disc with the DVD writer DVDirect Express You can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the DVD writer DVDirect Express sold separately Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC A...

Page 67: ...dividual discs according to the image quality If the files you want to copy do not fit onto one disc replace the disc in the DVD writer with an unused one and repeat the operation 5 After the operation is completed touch the tray opens remove the disc touch on the camcorder screen 6 Touch then disconnect the USB cable Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation e...

Page 68: ... memory card from the camcorder Play the created disc to make sure copying was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder If Failed or DISC BURN failed appears on the screen insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again Tips Disc creation time to copy movies to the limit of the disc is about 20 to 60 minutes It may take more time depending ...

Page 69: ...he USB cable to connect your camcorder to a disc creation device which is compatible with high definition image quality HD movies such as a Sony DVD writer Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 16 Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countr...

Page 70: ... a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder etc You can copy images played back on your camcorder on a disc or video cassette by connecting your camcorder to a disc recorder a Sony DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express with the A V connecting cable Connect the device in either way of or Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected Notes Con...

Page 71: ...your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 3 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 4 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Notes Since copying is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate You cannot copy ima...

Page 72: ...etting up image quality or size p 87 Playback Function Items for playback p 88 Edit Copy Items for editing p 89 Setup Other setup items p 89 Operating menus Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items The Camera Mic and Setup menus have sub categories Touch the sub category icon and the screen changes to other sub category menus Grayed out menu items or settings are not available N...

Page 73: ...82 Dial Setting 41 NIGHTSHOT Light 82 Face Face Detection 82 Smile Shutter 83 Smile Sensitivity 83 Flash Flash 83 Flash Level 83 Red Eye Reduction 84 Microphone Blt in Zoom Mic 84 Wind Noise Reduct 84 Audio Mode 84 Micref Level 84 Shooting Assist Expanded Focus 1 85 Guide Frame 85 Display Setting 85 Zebra 1 85 Peaking 1 86 Audio Level Display 86 Image Quality Size REC Mode 37 Frame Rate 87 Setting...

Page 74: ...R CX560VE CX700VE 3 HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE 4 HDR CX560E CX560VE Shooting Mode Items for selecting a shooting mode See Using menus p 72 on the operation The default settings are marked with Movie You can record movies Photo You can shoot photos Smth Slw REC Smooth slow rec Fast moving subjects and actions which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions can be shot in smoo...

Page 75: ...amcorder automatically sets the impact point at 0 5 second before the START STOP button has been pressed and records a movie in the time period between 1 5 seconds before the impact point to 0 5 second after the impact point The size of photos becomes 1 920 1 080 You cannot record sound Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording The REC Mode will be set to Standard automatically You ...

Page 76: ... Touch Notes Set White Balance to Auto or adjust the color in One Push under white or cool white fluorescent lamps When you select One Push keep framing white objects While the camcorder is recording a movie is grayed out and One Push cannot be set If you set White Balance Scene Selection is set to Auto Tips If you have changed the battery pack while Auto was selected or taken your camcorder outdo...

Page 77: ... the focus To adjust the focus automatically touch Auto Notes Focus is automatically set to Manual Exposure You can fix the brightness of a picture manually Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark Touch to adjust the brightness To adjust the exposure automatically touch Auto Tips You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial p 41 Focus You can adjust the focus manu...

Page 78: ... IRIS You can shoot images with the IRIS priority mode If you adjust the IRIS you can sharpen the subject with its background blurred or sharpen the whole image Auto Adjusts IRIS automatically Manual Adjusts IRIS manually Tips You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial p 41 Shutter Speed You can shoot images with the Shutter Speed priority mode When you shoot a moving subject at a highe...

Page 79: ...twilight scenes Twilight Portrait Enables to take photos of people and background using a flash Sunrise Sunset Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises Fireworks Takes spectacular shots of fireworks Landscape Shoots distant subjects clearly This setting also prevents your camcorder from focusing on glass or metal mesh in windows between the camcorder and the subject Portrait...

Page 80: ...o cancel the fader before starting the operation touch Off Tips When you press START STOP the setting is cleared The thumbnails of movie recorded using Black Fader may be difficult to see on Event View or other screens Self Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds Off Cancels the self timer On Starts the self timer recording To cancel the recording touch...

Page 81: ...Shot is set to Active SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake Set SteadyShot to Off when using a tripod sold separately then the image becomes natural On The SteadyShot function is used Off The SteadyShot function is not used Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom Off Up to 14 zoom is performed On Up to 120 zoom...

Page 82: ...SHOT Light is about 3 m 10 feet Face Detection You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically Furthermore you can select which faces children or adults the camcorder detects with priority It adjusts the focus color exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject Also it adjusts the image quality of face parts more finely in the case of the high definition image quality HD mov...

Page 83: ...re is insufficient ambient light On Always uses the flash regardless of the surrounding brightness Off Records without flash Notes The recommended distance to the subject when using the built in flash is approximately 0 3 m to 1 5 m 1 foot to 5 feet Remove any dust from the surface of the flash before using it Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp The CHG fla...

Page 84: ...ecord sound following zooming in or out On The microphone records sound following zooming in or out Wind Noise Reduct You can record a movie with less wind noise by cutting the low frequency sound input from the built in microphone Off Disables wind noise reduction On Enables wind noise reduction Notes If you turn the Wind Noise Reduct function to On the Blt in Zoom Mic function turns off automati...

Page 85: ...e of Guide Frame is not displayed HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE Display Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen Auto Displays for about 3 seconds The rec zoom buttons on the LCD screen is displayed On Always displays The rec zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed Tips The icons or indicators are displayed in the following cases When you turn on...

Page 86: ...just the focus You can select peaking color The enhanced outlines will not be recorded on the image Off Does not display the enhanced outlines White Displays the enhanced outlines in white Red Displays the enhanced outlines in red Yellow Displays the enhanced outlines in yellow Notes The enhanced outlines may not appear in a dark location Audio Level Display You can select whether or not to displa...

Page 87: ...d images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode that has been set during recording For details see page 38 Tips Frame rate means the number of images that are updated in a certain period of time Setting See page 37 Wide Mode When recording standard definition image quality STD movies you can select the horizontal to vertical ratio according to the TV connected Refer also to the instruct...

Page 88: ...ecords photos with the highest quality at the 16 9 wide ratio 4 672 2 628 9 2M Records photos with high quality 3 504 2 628 3 3M Records photos clearly 2 112 1 584 VGA 0 3M Allows the maximum number of photos to be recorded 640 480 Notes The selected image size is effective when the Photo lamp is lit Playback Function Items for playback See Using menus p 72 on the operation Event View See page 29 ...

Page 89: ...edia for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media To turn off the display Touch Notes Since there is a management file area the used space is not displayed as 0 even if you perform Format p 89 Tips The camcorder can display the information of the medium selected on Media Select p 21 Change the medium setting if necessary HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE Format F...

Page 90: ... of important images they should be saved on a computer or other devices before performing Empty Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation While deleting data do not apply any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder You can check the time that the camcorder will take to delete data on the LCD screen If you stop performing Empty while Executing...

Page 91: ...rder to a TV The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Wireless Remote Commander Date Time Camera Data Coordinates HDR CX560VE CX700VE Off no indication Depending on the recording media condition bars appear Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound by touching Download Music HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE See page 44 You can transfer music files from ...

Page 92: ...Component Select Component when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack 576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack 1080i 576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the component input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal 1080p 576i Select this when connecting your camcorder to a TV that has the c...

Page 93: ... connecting the camcorder to a computer or other USB device Auto The camcorder automatically selects the USB transfer mode depending on the connected device Mass Storage This is a USB transfer mode compatible to many types of USB devices MTP This is a USB transfer mode compatible with certain types of computers Notes When you connect the camcorder to other devices using the MTP mode movies that ha...

Page 94: ...etting normal brightness Bright Select this when the LCD screen is not bright enough Tips This adjustment does not affect the recorded images in any way Your Location HDR CX560VE CX700VE See page 49 GPS Setting HDR CX560VE CX700VE You can select whether the camcorder receives or does not receive GPS signals p 46 On Receives GPS signals Off Does not receive GPS signals Notes If you set GPS Setting ...

Page 95: ... Notes When you connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket the camcorder does not turn off automatically Power On By LCD HDR CX560E CX560VE You can set the power of the camcorder to turn on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel On Turns the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen panel Off Does not turn the power on or off by opening or closing the LCD screen pane...

Page 96: ...f you make one of the following operations the demonstration will be suspended It appears again if no operation is performed for about 10 minutes Pressing START STOP or PHOTO Touching the screen during the demonstration Pressing View Images Pressing MODE Date Time Setting Date Time Format You can select one from 4 types of date and time format Summer Time You can change this setting without stoppi...

Page 97: ...ating successfully while the power is on Once the clock is adjusted it will not be adjusted until the next time you turn the camcorder on again The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically using the GPS system depending on the country region selected for your camcorder In this case set Auto Clock ADJ to Off Auto Area ADJ Auto area adjustment HDR CX560VE CX700VE The camcorder can...

Page 98: ...s power sources p 99 LCD screen viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE p 100 Memory card p 100 Recording p 101 Playback p 103 Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices p 103 Editing movies photos on your camcorder p 104 Playback on the TV p 104 Copying Connecting to other devices p 104 Connecting to a computer p 105 Overall operations Wireless Remote Commander The power does not tur...

Page 99: ...adyShot SteadyShot Auto Back Light NIGHTSHOT Light Face Detection The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function Set Remote Ctrl to On p 95 Insert a battery into the battery holder with the polarities correctly matching the marks p 125 Remove any obstructions between the Wireless Remote Commander and the remote sensor Point the remote sensor away from strong light sources such as direct ...

Page 100: ...ry again If the problem persists replace the battery pack with a new one p 115 LCD screen viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE Menu items are grayed out You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback situation There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The buttons do not appear on the touch panel Touch the LCD screen lightly Press DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote C...

Page 101: ...ace Leave the camcorder there for a while then turn on the camcorder Photos cannot be recorded You cannot record photos together with Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Fader The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it is in the movie recording mode depending on the REC Mode or Frame Rate selected The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped Your camcorder is recording the scene you ha...

Page 102: ...to On p 81 Even if SteadyShot is set to Active or Standard SteadyShot to On your camcorder may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked This is called the focal plane phenomenon This is not a malfunction Because of the way the image device CMOS sensor reads out image signals the subjects passing by the lens rapidly might appear ...

Page 103: ...ack Turn up the volume p 31 When you record sound with Micref Level p 84 set to Low the recorded sound may be difficult to hear Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting with Smth Slw REC or Golf Shot Left and right sound will be heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers or other devices Change the sound conversion type downmix type when playing back on 2ch stereo devices Refer to the ...

Page 104: ...creen 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 using the outer frame of Guide Frame p 85 as a guide The image appears distorted on the 4 3 TV This happen...

Page 105: ...690E CX700E CX700VE check the following If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility In this case when you contact them give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E C or E Self diagnosis display C 04 The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series Use an InfoLITHIUM ba...

Page 106: ...pertaining to the external media device The image database file may be damaged Check the database file by touching MENU Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F the recording medium The external media device is damaged Warning indicator pertaining to formatting of the external media device The external media device is damaged The external media device is not formatted correctly Warning indicator perta...

Page 107: ...nd in the image database file Back up and recover Recover then import using the included PC software Since the database information of high definition image quality HD movies has been damaged there are inconsistencies between the information in the database and the information in the file Touch to back up the high definition image quality HD movies and repair the database file You cannot see the b...

Page 108: ...ry card during writing Data may be damaged Reinsert the memory card and follow the instructions on the LCD screen External media cannot execute functions Check the database file by touching MENU Setup Media Settings Repair Img DB F the recording medium If the message still appears reconnect the external media device then format it Note that if you format the external media device all the recorded ...

Page 109: ...can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad Touch MENU Setup Clock Settings Date Time Setting Summer Time and MENU Setup Clock Settings Area Setting p 96 Using your camcorder abroad Power supply You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz r...

Page 110: ...0 Abu Dhabi Baku 04 30 Kabul 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 05 30 Calcutta New Delhi 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 06 30 Yangon 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 08 00 Hong Kong Singapore Beijing 09 00 Seoul Tokyo 09 30 Adelaide Darwin Time zone differences Area setting 10 00 Melbourne Sydney 11 00 Solomon Is 12 00 Fiji Wellington Eniwetok Kwajalein 11 00 Samoa 10 00 Hawaii 09 00 Alaska 08 00 Los Angeles Tijuana 07 00 Denver A...

Page 111: ...ther than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder About GPS HDR CX560VE CX700VE The GPS Global Positioning System is a system that calculates geographical location from highly accurate US space satellites This system allows you to pinpoint your exact location on the earth The GPS satellites are located in 6 orbits 20 000 km above the earth The GPS system consists of 24 or more GPS s...

Page 112: ...n the location information is acquired and when the location information is recorded on an image therefore the actual recording location may not match exactly the location on the map based on the GPS information On the restriction of use of GPS Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the situation the countries regions of use On the map data The camcorder contains map data for the following ...

Page 113: ...e your camcorder is reading or writing image files on the memory card while the access lamp is lit or flashing If you use the memory card near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended that you make a back up of important data on the hard disk of a computer Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor Do not touch or allow metallic objects to come into contact with th...

Page 114: ...records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack Your camcorder operates only with an InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs InfoLITHIUM V series battery packs have the mark What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between you...

Page 115: ...ambient temperature About storage of the battery pack If the battery pack is not used for a long time fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once a year to maintain proper function To store the battery pack remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry cool place To discharge the battery pack on your camcorder completely touch MENU Setup General Settings A Shut Off Off a...

Page 116: ...cts clean If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked Consult your local authorized Sony service facility Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin If any liquid gets in your eyes wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor When not using your camcorder for a long time To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back i...

Page 117: ...loth lightly moistened with water and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish Using chemicals such as thinner benzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of...

Page 118: ...f Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MagicGate MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation x v Colour is a trademark of Sony Corporation BIONZ is a trademark of Sony Corporation is a registered tradem...

Page 119: ...RMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM C Library zlib and libjpeg software are provided in your camcorder We provide this software based on license agreements with their owners of copyright Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Read license3 pdf ...

Page 120: ...6 Center Indicator Meaning STBY REC Recording status 25 Slide show set NightShot 40 Warning 105 Playback mode 31 Right Indicator Meaning 50i Recording image quality HD STD frame rate 50p 50i 25p and recording mode PS FX FH HQ LP 37 60min Remaining battery Recording playback editing media 21 0 00 00 Counter hour minute second 00Min Estimated recording remaining time Photo size 88 9999 9999 Approxim...

Page 121: ... flash or a microphone sold separately The accessory can be turned on or off as you open or close the LCD screen of your camcorder Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your accessory for details The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device for fixing the installed accessory securely To connect an accessory press down and push it to the end and then tighten the screw To remove an acce...

Page 122: ... function remove the lens hood If you do not do so the shadow of the lens hood will be reflected and recorded in your movies Remove the lens hood when you operate the camcorder with the supplied remote commander DC IN jack 14 Remote sensor Infrared port Point the Wireless Remote Commander p 124 towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder Remove the lens hood when you operate the camcorder ...

Page 123: ... to initialize all the settings including the clock setting Memory card access lamp 23 While the lamp is lit or flashing the camcorder is reading or writing data Memory card slot 23 Movie Photo lamps 25 MODE button 25 HDR CX560E CX560VE HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE Power zoom lever 36 PHOTO button 27 Eyecup HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE Viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE 27 Viewfinder lens adjustment l...

Page 124: ... recorded as a still image SCAN SLOW buttons 31 Previous Next buttons 31 PLAY button STOP button DISPLAY button 25 Transmitter START STOP button 25 Power zoom buttons PAUSE button VISUAL INDEX button 29 Displays an Index screen during playback ENTER buttons When you press any of these buttons the orange frame appears on the LCD screen Select a desired button or an item with then press ENTER to ent...

Page 125: ...ttery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire When the lithium battery becomes weak the operating distance of the Wireless Remote Commander may shorten or the Wireless Remote Commander may not function properly In this case replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery Use of a...

Page 126: ...reating a disc 55 Creating AVCHD disc 59 CTRL FOR HDMI 93 D Data Code 19 90 Date Time 19 Date Time Setting 96 Delete 50 Demo Mode 96 Dial Setting 41 Digital Zoom 81 Disc Burn 57 Disc recorder 70 Display Setting 85 Divide 53 Download Music 44 Dual Rec 40 DVDirect Express 66 DVD writer 66 69 E Edit Copy 89 Empty 90 Empty Music 44 Event Index 29 Expanded Focus 85 Exposure 77 External media 63 F Face ...

Page 127: ...44 Scene Selection 79 Screen indicators 120 Self diagnosis display Warning indicators 105 Self Timer 80 Setting the date and time 18 Setup 89 Shooting Mode 74 Shutter Speed 78 Smile Sensitivity 83 Smile Shutter 39 Smth Slw REC 74 Snow 79 Spot Focus 77 Spotlight 79 Spot Meter 77 Spot Meter Fcs 76 SteadyShot Movie 81 SteadyShot Photo 81 SummerTime 96 Sunrise Sunset 79 Supplied items 3 T Tele Macro 8...

Page 128: ...Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net ...

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