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Sony Handycam HDR-CX560E Instruction & Operation Manual

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"Handycam" Handbook
HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX690E/
CX700E/CX700VE
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2011 Sony Corporation
4-271-160-12(1)

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  • Page 1 Click “Handycam” Handbook HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX690E/ CX700E/CX700VE 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-160-12(1) ...

  • Page 2: Using The "Handycam" Handbook

    Using the “Handycam” Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder to its fullest in this “Handycam” Handbook. Read the “Handycam” Handbook in addition to the Operating Guide (a separate volume). Information on using your camcorder connected to a computer will be also found in the Operating Guide and the “PMB Help”...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    Read this first Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1)  Power cord (Mains lead) (1)  Component A/V cable (1)   A/V connecting cable (1)   USB connection support cable (1)  ...

  • Page 4: About Language Setting

    Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder (HDR-CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE) and lens A menu item that is grayed out is not available  under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder (HDR-  CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE) are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.

  • Page 5: Notes On Optional Accessories

    CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE)   Notes on optional accessories We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  Genuine Sony accessories may not be available  in some countries/regions. About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in this manual for ...

  • Page 6: Notes On Use

    Confirm the model name of your camcorder 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. The main differences in specification of this ...

  • Page 7: Enjoy Useful Functions

    Enjoy useful functions Enjoy useful functions Beautiful & easy anywhere & anytime Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (75) Smth Slw REC (74) 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)
  • Page 8 Making good use of GPS HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE (46) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot (40) Low Lux (79) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (40) Smile Shutter (39) Changing the image quality and recording mode Setting (37) Recording mode (37) Changing the recording media Media setting (21) Capturing fireworks, or a...
  • Page 9 Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (42) Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (54) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (53), Deleting (50)) Using...
  • Page 10 Easy ways to store good memories Recorder (70) Computer (58) DVD writer (66, 69) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable Saving External media (63)

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Using the “Handycam” Handbook............. . . 2 Searching for information quickly.
  • Page 12 Recording in mirror mode............. 41 Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial..
  • Page 13 Customizing your camcorder Using menus..................72 Operating menus..

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder.  Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. ...
  • Page 15 You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an  AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder.

  • Page 16: Charging Time

    Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a  temperature of 25 C (77 °F).
  • Page 17 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. 25), the access lamp (p. 23) are turned off. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: ...

  • Page 18: Step 2: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time

    Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. ...
  • Page 19 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.  Select the date format, then touch [Next]. Select the date and time, touch [Next]  The clock starts.  Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the ...

  • Page 20: Changing The Language Setting

    To turn off the power  Close the LCD screen.  If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below (HDR-CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE). (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips ...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media

    Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. HDR-CX690E HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/ CX700E/CX700VE In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.

  • Page 22: Inserting A Memory Card

    Inserting a memory card  Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card  (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo”...
  • Page 23  Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card.  The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.

  • Page 24: Recording/Playback

    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-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). ...

  • Page 25: Recording Movies

    Recording movies (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button  Press MODE to turn on the  Press START/STOP to start recording. To 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.
  • Page 26 To capture smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter, p. 83). When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 82). ...

  • Page 27: Shooting Photos

    When you make recording with the viewfinder only, pull out the viewfinder and close the LCD panel.  If the indicator on the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lever located on the side of the viewfinder (HDR-CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE). Data code during recording The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE) are recorded automatically on the recording media.
  • Page 28 Tips  To change the image size, touch  a desired setting  You cannot record photos while  Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work in  the movie recording mode. You can change how your camcorder flashes by Mic] ...

  • Page 29: Playback On The Camcorder

    Playback. on.the.camcorder You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder. In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played. HDR-CX690E: Memory card HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE: Internal recording media Tips ...
  • Page 30  : To the previous/next event  Event name  Change to the movie/photo recording mode  Time-line bar  Highlight Playback button  Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to [ The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching ...

  • Page 31: Operating The Camcorder While Playing A Movie

    Operating the camcorder while playing a movie You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ setting) or [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen.

  • Page 32: Viewing Photos

    Viewing photos You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure below will be displayed when you select [ button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Previous Tips   [Slideshow Set]. To repeat Slideshow, touch ...

  • Page 33: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack A/V Remote Connector...
  • Page 34 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). When movies are recoded with standard image quality (STD), they are played back in standard definition image quality (STD).

  • Page 35: Using "Bravia" Sync

    When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting  cable to the video input jack and connect the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.

  • Page 36: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos Zooming You can magnify images up to 14 times the original size with the power zoom lever. You can magnify images also with the / on the LCD screen. Wider range of view Close view (Wide angle) (Telephoto)

  • Page 37: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd)

    Camera-shake detection (Walk), (Tripod) The camcorder detects whether camera- shake occurs or not, and makes the optimum compensation.  Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected  scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the ...

  • Page 38: Using The Tracking Focus Function

    Recording modes and the media Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected. For details on a save operation using the external devices, see page 61. Recording mode Types of media On this camcorder Internal recording media Memory card...

  • Page 39: Capturing Smiles Automatically (Smile Shutter)

    hairstyle of the subject. In this case, touch the subject again when you record. If you want to track a face, set the [Face  Detection] setting to other than [Off] ([Auto] is the default setting). Tips  The double-lined frame around a face targeted ...

  • Page 40: Recording High Quality Photos During Movie Recording (Dual Rec)

    Tips  You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch  Surround] ( ) or [2ch Stereo] ( ([Audio Mode], p. 84). You can create a disc, which contains the  movies recorded on your camcorder, on a computer using the supplied software “PMB. ” If you play the disc on a 5.1ch surround system, you can enjoy realistic sound.

  • Page 41: Recording In Mirror Mode

    Recording in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Tips  A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.

  • Page 42: Enjoying A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)

    If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS], or  [Shutter Speed], the settings of other 2 items are canceled. If you select [RESET] in step , all the items  adjusted manually are reset to the default settings. Tips ...

  • Page 43: Changing The Settings For Highlight Playback

    Touch () to select the desired Event, then touch Highlight] (). The camcorder starts Highlight Playback of the event that was displayed in the center of the Event View. The LCD screen during Highlight Playback Volume adjustment Context To stop Previous To pause To stop a Highlight Playback...

  • Page 44: Saving Highlight Playback

    Movie: Play the desired movie, and then   touch at the point you want to use in a Highlight Playback. Photo: Play the photo you want to use in a  Highlight Playback, and then touch  Notes You cannot set a Highlight point when the Map ...

  • Page 45: Converting And Sharing Highlight Playback Scenes

    Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios You can convert the data format of Highlight Playback or previously saved Highlight scenarios which allows you to share the converted data using other media by creating DVDs or uploading the data to the Web (Highlight Movie).

  • Page 46: Using The Gps Function (Hdr-Cx560Ve/Cx700Ve)

    Using the GPS function (HDR-CX560VE/ CX700VE) The following features are available if you use the GPS (Global Positioning System) function. Recording information on your location Playing movies and photos by searching for them from a map Displaying a map of your current location ...

  • Page 47: Hints For Better Reception

    GPS triangulating status Searching for the satellites Number of dots changes Unable to Triangulating triangulate Unable to Triangulating record location meters information Images will be registered using the location information that was previously obtained.  Notes It may take a while before the camcorder starts ...

  • Page 48: Searching For A Desired Scene By Recording Location (Map View)

     Notes The GPS Assist Data may not function in the  following cases: When the GPS Assist Data are not updated  for about 30 days or more When the date and time of the camcorder are  not correctly set When the camcorder is moved for a long ...

  • Page 49: Obtaining A Map Of The Current Location

    Obtaining a map of the current location This feature is useful for checking a map of your current location while traveling. (MENU)  [Setup]  Touch [ (General Settings)]  [Your Location] on the recording screen. A marker (red) that indicates your current location Displays the triangulating information (p.49)

  • Page 50: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder

    How to check the triangulating information Color of the satellites/ Status triangulating gauge No signal, but orbit (black) information for the satellite is available. 33 % of the satellite orbit (gray) information has been obtained. 66 % of the satellite orbit (brown) information has been obtained.

  • Page 51: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)

     To select and delete movies, touch [Multiple Images]  MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/ MOVIE/PHOTO]. When [ Setting] is set to  STD Quality], instead of  Touch and display the on the movies or photos to be deleted. Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so ...

  • Page 52: Copying Images (Hdr-Cx560E/Cx560Ve/Cx700E/Cx700Ve)

      Touch To undo the protection of movies and photos Touch the movie or photo marked with in step 4. disappears. To protect all movies/photos in an event at one time  In step 3, touch [Set All In Event]. ...

  • Page 53: Dividing A Movie

     Touch the type of copy operation. [Multiple Images]: To select multiple images and copy them [All In Event]: To copy all images of a specified event  Touch the type of image you want to copy.  Select the image to be copied. [Multiple Images]: Touch the image to be copied, and mark it with .

  • Page 54: Capturing A Photo From A Movie

    A slight difference may occur from the point  where you touch and the actual dividing point, as your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. If you divide movies that are included in saved  scenarios (p. 44), the scenarios will be deleted. Only simple editing is available on the ...

  • Page 55: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer

    To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed (p. 60). Choosing a method    Player Blu-ray disc playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation  3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation ...
  • Page 56 Discs you can use with “PMB” You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB. ” For Blu-ray disc, see page 60. Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW  Notes Always maintain your PlayStation  The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries/regions. ...

  • Page 57: Creating A Disc With One Touch (Disc Burn)

    Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn) Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder that have not yet been saved with Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc automatically. Movies and photos are saved on a disc with their recorded image quality.

  • Page 58: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer

    Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer beforehand.  Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p.

  • Page 59: Saving Images On A Disc

    Saving images on a disc You can select movies that have been imported to a computer and save them on a disc. Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. See page 55 for the type of discs you can ...
  • Page 60 Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high definition image quality (HD) movie previously imported to a computer (p. 58). To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of “PMB, ”...

  • Page 61: Saving Images With An External Device

    Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device You can save high definition image quality (HD) movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device. External devices External media device Saving images on an external media device with high...

  • Page 62: The Devices On Which The Created Disc Can Be Played Back

    The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.

  • Page 63: Saving Images On An External Media Device

     satisfying requirements for operating. For details on available external media devices,  go to the Sony support website in your country/region. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
  • Page 64 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the  (USB) jack of your camcorder. Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the camcorder screen, touch USB Adaptor...

  • Page 65: Saving Desired Movies And Photos

     Notes The number of scenes you can save on the  external media device are as follows. However, even if the external media device has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. High definition image quality (HD) movies: ...

  • Page 66: Creating A Disc With The Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express

    You can play back the high definition  image quality (HD) movies on your computer using [Player for AVCHD]. Start [Player for AVCHD], and select the drive where the external media device is connected with [Settings]. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device.

  • Page 67: Performing [Disc Burn Option]

    Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. Press (DISC BURN) on the DVD writer. HDR-CX690E  Movies that are stored in the memory card (inserted in the camcorder), and that have not yet been saved on any disc can be saved on the disc at this time.

  • Page 68: Playing Back A Disc On The Dvd Writer

     Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc. appears. Remaining Disc capacity Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so  that you can confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen.   Touch on the camcorder screen.

  • Page 69: Other Than Dvdirect Express

    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  countries/regions. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the...

  • Page 70: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc With A Recorder, Etc

    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  countries/regions. on the High definition image quality (HD) movies ...

  • Page 71: Your Camcorder

    A/V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO VIDEO (Yellow) (White) AUDIO (red) (Yellow) Signal flow  A/V connecting cable (supplied)  A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately) By using this cable, higher quality images can be produced than with an A/V connecting cable.

  • Page 72: Customizing Your Camcorder

    Customizing your camcorder Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 74 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p.

  • Page 73: Menu Lists

    Menu lists Shooting Mode Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance Spot Meter/Fcs Spot Meter Spot Focus Exposure Focus IRIS Shutter Speed AE Shift White Balance Shift Low Lux (Camera Settings) Scene Selection Cinematone Fader Self-Timer Tele Macro SteadyShot...

  • Page 74: Shooting Mode (Items For Selecting A Shooting Mode)

    (Playback Settings) Data Code Volume Download Music* Empty Music* (Connection) TV Type Component HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB Connect Setting USB LUN Setting Disc Burn (General Settings) Beep LCD Brightness Your Location* GPS Setting* REC Lamp Remote Ctrl A.
  • Page 75  Notes You cannot record sound.  Image quality is not as good as that of normal  recording. The [ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard  ] automatically When the standard definition image quality  (STD) mode is selected, you cannot record movies using [Smth Slw REC].

  • Page 76: Camera/Mic (Items For Customized Shooting)

    Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment.  Auto The white balance is adjusted automatically. Outdoor ( ) The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:...
  • Page 77 Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is recorded in suitable brightness even when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage.
  • Page 78 Tips  appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. It is easier to focus on the subject by moving  the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording.
  • Page 79 White Balance Shift You can adjust the white balance manually.  Off Adjusts the white balance automatically. On ( and adjusted number) Adjusts the white balance manually. Tips  When the white balance is set to a lower value,  images appear bluish, and when it is set to higher value, images appear reddish.
  • Page 80 Cinematone The camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images when recording a movie.  Off Does not use the Cinematone function. Uses the Cinematone function.  Notes When you switch the [ Cinematone] ...
  • Page 81  Notes When recording a distant subject, focusing may  be difficult and can take some time. Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 77) when  it is hard to focus automatically. SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.
  • Page 82  Note The built-in flash is not flashed when  [Conversion Lens] (p. 81) is set to [Wide Conversion] or [Tele Conversion]. You cannot set [Flash] either. Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.  On Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
  • Page 83 Smile Shutter The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile.  Dual Capture Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile. Always On The shutter is released when the camcorder detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in recording mode.
  • Page 84 Red Eye Reduction You can set this function when you record photos using the built-in flash, or an external flash (sold separately) that is compatible with your camcorder. You can prevent redeye by activating the pre-flash before the flash flashes. On ( Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye.
  • Page 85 Expanded Focus (HDR- CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE) You can magnify an image that appears at the center of the LCD screen by about 2.0 times to confirm the sharpness of the focus.  Off Does not magnify images. Magnify images.  Notes Even though the image has been magnified ...
  • Page 86 Tips  IRE (Institute of Radio Engineers) is a measure  of the video signal level that is used as the bases of brightness; the reference level (pedestal level) is set to 0 (%) and the maximum level (completely white level) is set to 100 (%). Peaking (HDR-CX690E/ CX700E/CX700VE) You can display an image on the screen...

  • Page 87: Image Quality/Size (Items For Setting Up Image Quality Or Size)

    Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . REC Mode See page 37. Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies.

  • Page 88: Image Quality/Size (Items For Setting Up Image Quality Or Size) Playback Function (Items For Playback)

    x.v.Color] cannot be set to [On]:  When the image quality is set to the standard  definition image quality (STD) While recording a movie  When [ Cinematone] is set to [On].  Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot.

  • Page 89: Edit/Copy

    Edit/Copy (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. Delete See page 50. Protect See page 51. Copy (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/ CX700E/CX700VE) See page 52. Direct Copy See page 66. Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. The default settings are marked with .
  • Page 90 To avoid the loss of important images, you  should save them before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be  deleted. While [Executing...] is displayed, do not close  the LCD screen, operate the buttons on the camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject the memory card from your camcorder.
  • Page 91 Camera Data Displays camera setting data. Coordinates* Displays coordinates. HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE Date/Time  Date  Time Camera Data Movie Photo  SteadyShot off  White Balance  Shutter Speed  IRIS (Aperture value)  Gain  Brightness  Exposure  Flash Coordinates (HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE) ...
  • Page 92 TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos. The recorded movies and photos are played back as following illustrations.  16:9 Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV.
  • Page 93 720p/576p Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 720p signal and standard image quality (STD) movies with a 576p signal. 576p Outputs the 576p signal. 576i Outputs the 576i signal.  Notes When [ Frame Rate] is set to [50p] and ...
  • Page 94 USB LUN Setting Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection.  Multi Use this setting for ordinary operations. Single Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device.  Notes When you use “PMB Portable” to upload ...
  • Page 95 Remote Ctrl (Remote control)  On Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (p. 124). Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless Remote Commander. Tips  Select [Off] when you want to prevent your  camcorder from responding to a command sent by another remote control unit.
  • Page 96 Demo Mode When the camcorder is connected to a wall outlet (wall socket) and no operation is performed for about 10 minutes with the movie recording mode or the Event View mode set, a demonstration movie starts playing.  On The demonstration appears.
  • Page 97 HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE You can set the area. Tips  If [Auto Area ADJ] is set to [On], the area  setting (date and time) will be adjusted automatically using GPS signals. Auto Clock ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (HDR-CX560VE/ CX700VE) The camcorder can maintain accurate time automatically by acquiring time information from the GPS system.

  • Page 98: Additional Information

    During repair, we may check a minimum  amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. Overall operations/Wireless Remote  Commander ... p. 98 Batteries/power sources ...

  • Page 99: Commander

    The menu settings have been changed automatically. While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu  settings related to image quality will be changed automatically. The following menu items return to the  default settings when you switch between movie recording and photo recording and playback modes.

  • Page 100: Lcd Screen/Viewfinder (Hdr-Cx690E/ Cx700E/Cx700Ve)

     correctly (p. 14). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.

  • Page 101: Recording

    Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The maximum number of images that you can  delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images.  The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
  • Page 102 The camcorder stops operating. The temperature of your camcorder is  extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. The temperature of your camcorder is  extremely low. Turn off your camcorder and take it to a warm place.

  • Page 103: Playback

    Playback Images cannot be played back. Select the type of recording media you want to  play back (p. 21) (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/ CX700E/CX700VE). Select the image quality of the movie you want  to play back (p. 37). Images recorded on other devices may not be ...

  • Page 104: Editing Movies/Photos On Your Camcorder

    Editing movies/photos on your camcorder Unable to edit. Unable to edit because of the condition of the  image. A movie cannot be divided. A movie that is too short cannot be divided.  A protected movie cannot be divided. ...

  • Page 105: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators

    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.
  • Page 106 (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free spaces for recording images are running  out. For the type of memory card you can use with your camcorder, see page 22. No memory card is inserted (p. 22).  Fast flashing There are not enough free spaces for recording ...

  • Page 107: Recording Media

    Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Recording media Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again. The internal recording medium of the  camcorder is set differently from the default format. Performing [Format] (p. 89) may enable you to use your camcorder.
  • Page 108 Reinsert the memory card. Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even  then the indicator flashes, the memory card could be damaged. Try with another memory card. Cannot recognize this memory card. Format and use again. Format the memory card (p. 89). Note that if ...

  • Page 109: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    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 range. Viewing high definition image quality (HD) movies In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view the movies with the same high definition image quality...
  • Page 110 HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE When [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] are set to [On], the clock is set to the local time automatically by the GPS function (p. 97). World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences Lisbon, London +01:00 Berlin, Paris +02:00 Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul +03:00...

  • Page 111: Maintenance And Precautions

    Maintenance and precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.
  • Page 112 Between tall buildings or at narrow streets  surrounded by buildings. In underground locations, locations  surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields are generated, such as near high voltage cables. Near devices that generate radio signals of the ...

  • Page 113: About The Memory Card

    Great Britain Based upon Crown Copyright material. Greece © EuroGeographics; Copyright Geomatics Ltd. Hungary Copyright © 2003; Top-Map Ltd. Italy La Banca Dati Italiana è stata prodotta usando quale riferimento anche cartografia numerica ed al tratto prodotta e fornita dalla Regione Toscana.

  • Page 114: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on memory card by  your camcorder conform to the “Design rule for Camera File system” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

  • Page 115: About X.v.color

    About x.v.Color x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark of Sony. xvYCC is an international standard for color  space in video. This standard can express a wider color range than the currently used broadcast standard.

  • Page 116: Moisture Condensation

    If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  casing, unplug your camcorder and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.

  • Page 117: Rechargeable Battery

    LCD screen Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  screen, as it may cause uneven color and other damage. If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 118 “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 trademark of  Sony Corporation. “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...
  • Page 119 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDR-CX180 as the model for your camcorder. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM.

  • Page 120: Screen Indicators

    Quick reference Screen indicators Center Left Right Bottom Left Indicator Meaning MENU button (72) Self-timer recording (80) GPS triangulating status (46) Wide Mode (87) Fader (80) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (82) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (83) Manual focus (77) ...

  • Page 121: Parts And Controls

    Indicator Meaning Audio Mode (84) Audio Level Display (86) Low Lux (79) Spot Meter/Fcs (76)/ Spot Meter (77)/ Exposure (77) AE Shift (78) Shutter Speed (78) IRIS (78) Intelligent Auto (36) Slide show button Data file name (32) 101-0005 Protected image (51) ...
  • Page 122 separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone (p. 39).  Flash  Lens (G lens) Attaching the lens hood (HDR-CX690E/ CX700E/CX700VE) 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 ...
  • Page 123 HDR-CX560E/CX560VE HDR-CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE  (View Images) button (29)  NIGHTSHOT button (40)  POWER button (18)   (USB) jack (64, 66)  HDMI OUT jack (33)  RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting.

  • Page 124: Wireless Remote Commander

     START/STOP button (25)  /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (14)  MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack  A/V Remote Connector (33)   (headphones) jack  Grip belt (24)  Built-in USB Cable (15)  Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).

  • Page 125: Remote Commander

    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 another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 126: Index

    Index Symbols 1080i/576i ...92 1080p/576p ...92 5.1ch surround recording ...39 576i ...92 A. Shut Off ...95 A/V connecting cable...34, 71 Abroad ...109 AE Shift ...78 Area Setting ...96 Audio Level Display ...86 Audio Mode ...84 Auto Area ADJ ...97 Auto Back Light ...82 Auto Clock ADJ ...97 AVCHD...55 AVCHD format ...111...
  • Page 127 “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media ...22 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media ...22 Menus ...73 Micref Level ...84 Mirror mode ...41 Moisture condensation ...116 Movies ...25, 31 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 ...111 NightShot ...40 NIGHTSHOT Light ...82 One Push ...76 Original ...52 Outdoor ...76 PAL ...109 Peaking ...86 Photo Capture ...54...
  • 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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