Click Table of Contents “Handycam” Handbook HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX690E/ CX700E/CX700VE Enjoy Useful Functions Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-160-12(1) GB
Using the “Handycam” Handbook Searching for information quickly Table of Contents 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” that is the Help of the supplied “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” software.
Read this first Using the camcorder Supplied items Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Viewfinder (HDR-CX690E/ Lens hood (HDR-CX690E/ CX700E/CX700VE) CX700E/CX700VE) Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable of the camcorder (p. 15) is too short for connection. LCD Screen Lens hood (1) (Only for HDR-CX690E/ CX700E/CX700VE) Table of Contents The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. The LCD screen and viewfinder (HDRCX690E/CX700E/CX700VE) are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the LCD screen.
Save all your recorded image data If you cannot record/play back images, perform [Format] Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder, holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Notes on optional accessories Note on the camcorder/battery pack temperature Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer.
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 series are as follows.
Enjoy useful functions Enjoy useful functions Beautiful & easy Recording anywhere & anytime Checking your golf swing Golf Shot (75) Smth Slw REC (74) 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) GB 7
Making good use of GPS HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE (46) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot (40) Low Lux (79) 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) Getting the most out of 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) GB 8
Fun & simple Using 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)) GB 9
Easy ways to store Saving good memories Computer (58) External media (63) DVD writer (66, 69) Recorder (70) Easy uploading Uploading with a PC when you are out PMB Portable GB 10
Table of contents Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing the language setting.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 3: Preparing the recording media.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41 41 42 43 44 45 46 46 47 48 49 Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Importing movies and photos to a computer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saving images on a disc.. . . . . .
Customizing your camcorder 72 72 73 74 76 87 88 89 89 Table of Contents Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of Contents DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug To the wall outlet (wall socket) Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Enjoy Useful Functions /CHG (flash/charge) lamp Notes You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
To charge the battery using your computer This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available. Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer. Notes Operation with all computers is not assured.
Charging time Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Built-in USB Cable* 315 600 1050 Table of Contents Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F).
Notes on the battery pack Table of Contents When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 25), the access lamp (p. 23) are turned off. that the The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low.
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Table of Contents 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. MODE lamp POWER button Enjoy Useful Functions 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next].
If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Table of Contents 4 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. 5 Select the date format, then touch [Next]. / to set the value, then touch Enjoy Useful Functions 6 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 recording media, and can be displayed during playback.
To turn off the power Table of Contents Close the LCD screen. If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below (HDR-CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE). The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER. When [Power On By LCD] (p. 95) is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE).
Step 3: Preparing the recording media HDR-CX690E Memory card HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/ CX700E/CX700VE * Internal memory Table of Contents The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder. The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder. Memory card * 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.
Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) — “Memory Stick PROHG Duo” media Table of Contents Notes Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE). Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media SD memory card SDXC memory card Class 4 or faster SD card Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp Table of Contents Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the Note the direction of notched corner. Close the cover. Notes If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card (p. 89). Confirm the direction of the memory card.
Recording/Playback Recording Tips To change the recording media, see page 21 (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE). 1 Fasten the grip belt. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. Enjoy Useful Functions 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Table of Contents In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
Recording movies START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] Table of Contents (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo MODE button (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Enjoy Useful Functions Press MODE to turn on the 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).
To capture smiles Capturing a photo Table of Contents 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). Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
Table of Contents 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. They are not displayed during recording.
Tips (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Image Size] To change the image size, touch . a desired setting is displayed. You cannot record photos while Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work in (MENU) [Camera/ the movie recording mode. You can change how your camcorder flashes by .
Playback on the camcorder Tips To 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 2 Table of Contents You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder.
* Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. Table of Contents / : To the previous/next event Event name Change to the movie/photo recording mode Time-line bar Highlight Playback button* Change Event Scale button The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. 4 You can also choose an event by touching on the time-line bar.
Operating the camcorder while playing a movie Table of Contents You can use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default The figure below will be displayed when you select [ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index setting) or [ screen. Volume adjustment Delete Context To stop* Next Previous To fast-forward* To pause*/play * These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie.
Viewing photos Table of Contents You can use the functions shown in the figure below while you are viewing photos. The figure PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type below will be displayed when you select [ button on the Event Index screen. Delete Context Next Previous To start/stop slide show Tips To repeat Slideshow, touch Enjoy Useful Functions [Slideshow Set].
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. List of connection 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 played back in standard definition image quality (STD).
When you connect with component A/V cable 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). If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals. Select the [Component] setting for the component input jack you are using.
When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) You can operate your camcorder with the remote commander of your TV by connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can operate the menu of your camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV.
Advanced operations You can magnify images up to 10 times using SteadyShot] is set optical zooming, unless [ to [Active]. Tips You can set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoom to a greater level. 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. Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto) Touch [On]/[Off ] at the right bottom on the recording screen of movies or photos.
. Recording image quality is changed. Notes The camcorder may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. You cannot use the flash depending on the scenes detected. 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 setting.
Recording modes and the media Using the Tracking focus function If you touch the subject you want to track on the LCD screen, the camcorder tracks that subject and records a movie. Recording mode Types of media PS* FX FH/ HQ/LP When you touch a face A double-lined frame appears around the face and the camcorder adjusts the focus, color and exposure automatically.
Tips The double-lined frame around a face targeted for possible smile detection shot turns orange. If the face you touched disappears from the LCD screen, the subject selected in [Face Detection] (p. 82) has priority. If the face you touched returns to the screen, that face has priority. Tips You can select the subject that has priority for face detection and smile detection with [Face Detection] (p. 82).
Recording in dark places (NightShot) When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears, and you can record images even in total darkness. Table of Contents Tips You can select the recording sound from [5.1ch ) or [2ch Stereo] ( ) Surround] ( ([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.
Pressing MANUAL switches the setting mode between automatic and manual. Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the focus. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (). Items you can assign to the MANUAL dial Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial You can assign 1 menu item you use often to the MANUAL dial.
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. Your camcorder selects Highlight Playback scenes at random, puts them together, and plays them back as a digest of your high definition image quality (HD) movies and photos with music and visual effects.
Touch / () to select the desired Event, then touch [ Highlight] (). Changing the settings for Highlight Playback You can make various settings for Highlight Playback. The camcorder starts Highlight Playback of the event that was displayed in the center of the Event View. Touch [Highlight Setting] during Highlight Playback. Table of Contents 3 You can set the following items. Volume adjustment Context To stop Next Previous To pause To stop a Highlight Playback . .
Movie: Saving Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save) You can save a Highlight Playback as a “Scenario.” Touch [ Scenario Save] during Highlight Playback. To play back a saved scenario Touch [ (MENU) [Playback Function] Scenario], select the desired scenario, and then touch Tips You can select [Highlight Setting] on the screen after a Highlight Playback has finished.
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. 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). Touch [Save and Share] on the screen after Highlight Playback or Highlight scenario playback has finished.
Using the GPS function (HDR-CX560VE/ CX700VE) Notes Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas, as the radio signals can best be received in such areas. Tips The map always displays the north at the top. You can change the scale using the zoom lever (W: larger, 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.
GPS triangulating status Hints for better reception Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas Table of Contents Searching for the satellites Number of dots changes Unable to triangulate Triangulating For details on locations or situations where radio signals cannot be received, see page 111. Triangulating meters Unable to record location information GPS antenna Images will be registered using the location information that was previously obtained.
To the MENU screen 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 distance Change View button Tips The GPS Assist Data can be updated using the “PMB Portable” software that is stored on the camcorder.
Establishing priorities for location information (triangulating priority mode) This feature is useful for checking a map of your current location while traveling. As the camcorder turns other functions off to search for satellites, obtaining triangulating information can take priority. Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Your Location] on the recording screen. Display your current location (p. 49).
Making good use of your camcorder How to check the triangulating information / (black) / (gray) / (brown) / (ocher) / (green) Deleting movies and photos Status 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 media.
Touch / to select the 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 When [ / Setting] is set to STD Quality], appears [ . instead of . Table of Contents To select and delete movies, touch [Multiple Images] [ MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/ [ MOVIE/PHOTO]. Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake.
HDR-CX700E/CX700VE You can copy images back and forth between the internal recording medium of your camcorder and the memory card. . To undo the protection of movies and photos Notes When you record an image on the memory card for the first time, create the image database file (MENU) [Setup] [ by touching (Media Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.] [Memory Card].
Touch the type of copy operation. Dividing a movie Touch [Divide] on the movie playback screen. Touch the type of image you want to copy. , then touch at the Touch point where you want to divide the movie into scenes. Select the image to be copied. The movie pauses. [Multiple Images]: Touch the image to be copied, and mark it with . You can select multiple images. / to adjust the Touch dividing point with more precision.
. 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 image quality (HD): 2.1 M (16:9) Wide aspect ratio (16:9) with standard definition image quality (STD): 0.2 M (16:9) 4:3 aspect ratio with standard definition image quality: 0.
Saving movies and photos with a computer Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer) Disc type Choosing a method Importing movies and To save images on a Blu-ray disc with high definition image quality (HD) photos to a computer (p. 58) Creating a Blu-ray disc* with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 60) To save images on a AVCHD recording disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation3, etc.
Discs you can use with “PMB” Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW Features Unrewritable Rewritable Notes Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions. Table of Contents You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see page 60.
Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn) Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Notes High definition image quality (HD) movies (the default setting) will make an AVCHD recording disc. You cannot create AVCHD recording discs from movies recorded with [HD FX] or [50p Quality ] mode of [ REC Mode]. Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with Disc Burn.
Importing movies and photos to a computer Click [Import]. Refer to “PMB Help” for details. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 16). Table of Contents 3 Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Turn on the computer beforehand. 1 Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built-in USB Cable. 2 Touch [USB Connect] on the camcorder screen.
Saving images on a disc 1 Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive. 2 3 See page 55 for the type of discs you can use. If any other software than “PMB” starts automatically, shut it down. Start “PMB.” 4 5 To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies in the main window and drag and drop onto the window for selecting movies. Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc.
Copying a 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,” and install this plug-in according to the on-screen instructions. Connect your computer to the internet when you install [BD Add-on Software]. You can copy a recorded disc to another disc using “Video Disc Copier.
Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device External devices External media device Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality (HD). DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD).
The types of media on which images are saved 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 PlayStation3. Table of Contents Refer to “Recording modes and the media” on page 38. DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage devices), such as an external hard disk drive. You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device. 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 file system, etc.
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the (USB) jack of your camcorder. have not yet been saved on external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time. 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 6 This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images.
appears. Saving desired movies and photos Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. Touch on the camcorder screen. Event View of the external medium is displayed. Enjoy Useful Functions You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device. Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return to the previous screen. If you select [All In Event], select the event / .
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. Table of Contents 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].
6 Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer, and close the disc tray. 4 Press writer. 5 Tips If the total memory size of movies to be burnt by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of the disc, disc creation stops when the limit is reached. The last movie on the disc may be cut off. (DISC BURN) on the DVD 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.
appears. Remaining Disc capacity 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 on the recording mode or the number of scenes.
Insert a created disc into the DVD writer. The movies on the disc appear on the index screen on the camcorder. Use the 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. Press the play button on the DVD writer. You can also operate by the camcorder screen.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear, (MENU) [Setup] [ touch (Connection)] [USB Connect]. 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. Touch [USB Connect] on the camcorder screen.
A/V Remote Connector Connect your camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (sold separately). Input S VIDEO 3 Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Start playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device. VIDEO (Yellow) (White) Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.
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. Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 76 Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 87 Playback Function (Items for playback) p. 88 Table of Contents Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 74 Edit/Copy (Items for editing) p. 89 Setup (Other setup items) p.
Menu lists Movie Photo Smth Slw REC Golf Shot 74 74 74 75 84 Audio Mode 84 Micref Level 84 (Shooting Assist) Expanded Focus*1 Camera/Mic 84 Wind Noise Reduct.
Shooting Mode 90 Volume 91 Download Music*1 44 Empty Music*1 44 (Connection) TV Type See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . Movie You can record movies. 92 Component 92 HDMI Resolution 92 CTRL FOR HDMI 93 USB Connect 93 USB Connect Setting 93 USB LUN Setting 94 Disc Burn 57 94 LCD Brightness 94 Your Location*2 49 GPS Setting*2 94 REC Lamp 94 Remote Ctrl 95 A.
Notes You cannot record sound. Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. REC Mode] will be set to [Standard The [ ] automatically When the standard definition image quality (STD) mode is selected, you cannot record movies using [Smth Slw REC]. * The camcorder sets the point when the loudest Golf Shot Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos.
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) 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]. White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment.
Exposure You can fix the brightness of a picture manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. 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. Table of Contents Spot Meter (Flexible spot meter) Touch / to adjust the brightness. To adjust the exposure automatically, touch [Auto].
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. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.
White Balance Shift Sunrise&Sunset* ( Off Adjusts the white balance automatically. Fireworks* ( ) On ( Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. and adjusted number) Adjusts the white balance manually. Landscape* ( ) 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. You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial (p. 41). Shoots distant subjects clearly.
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. Cinematone Self-Timer Off Does not use the Cinematone function. Table of Contents The camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images when recording a movie. Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. On Uses the Cinematone function.
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. Digital Zoom SteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake. SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when Set [ using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural. The zooming zone appears when you set the maximum zoom level. Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Off Standard Up to 14× zoom is performed.
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. Face Detection Auto Back Light Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. On Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically. Table of Contents You can set the camcorder to detect a face automatically. Furthermore, you can select which faces (children or adults) the camcorder detects with priority.
Smile Shutter On ( ) Off ( ) Dual Capture Records without flash. Only during movie recording, the shutter is released automatically, when the camcorder detects a smile. 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 (flash/charge) lamp (p.
Red Eye Reduction Wind Noise Reduct. On ( 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 ( ) Table of Contents 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. ) Enables wind noise reduction.
Display Setting You can set the duration of displaying the icons or indicators on the LCD screen. 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. Auto Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is displayed. Off Does not magnify images. On On Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on the LCD screen is not displayed. Magnify images.
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 (%). Off Tips When [Audio Mode] is set to [2ch Stereo], the 2 (left and right) audio level meters on the upper level move. Peaking (HDR-CX690E/ CX700E/CX700VE) Table of Contents Does not display the audio level meter.
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) / See page 37. Wide Mode REC 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 instruction manuals supplied with your TV. See page 37. Frame Rate You can select the frame rate to be used to record high definition image quality (HD) movies. Using [50i] is recommended for Frame Rate] standard recording. Set [ REC Mode] (p. 37).
Playback Function (Items for playback) [ x.v.Color] cannot be set to [On]: the image quality is set to the standard definition image quality (STD) While recording a movie When [ Cinematone] is set to [On]. See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. When See page 29. Image Size Map View (HDR-CX560VE/ CX700VE) You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. 12.3M ( See page 48.
Setup Edit/Copy (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . Delete Media Select (HDR-CX560E/ CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE) See page 50. See page 21. Protect See page 51. Table of Contents (Items for editing) Media Info You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the recording media.
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...] appears, be sure to complete the operation by performing [Format] or [Empty] when you use the camcorder next time. Table of Contents To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them before formatting the recording media.
Coordinates (HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE) Camera Data Table of Contents Displays camera setting data. Coordinates* Displays coordinates. * HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE Date/Time Latitude Longitude Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder 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] (HDRCX560VE/CX700VE) [Off] (no indication).
TV Type 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. 16:9 Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 (wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below. Table of Contents 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.
USB Connect Setting 720p/576p You can set the USB transfer mode for connecting the camcorder to a computer or other USB device. 576p Outputs the 576p signal. Auto The camcorder automatically selects the USB transfer mode depending on the connected device. 576i Outputs the 576i signal. Table of Contents Outputs high definition image quality (HD) movies with a 720p signal and standard image quality (STD) movies with a 576p signal.
USB LUN Setting Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection. See page 49. GPS Setting (HDR-CX560VE/ CX700VE) Multi Use this setting for ordinary operations. Single You can select whether the camcorder receives or does not receive GPS signals (p. 46). Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device. On Notes When you use “PMB Portable” to upload images to a service on the Internet, make sure to set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi].
Remote Ctrl (Remote control) Off Select this when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander (p. 124). Language Setting Off Select this when you do not use supplied Wireless Remote Commander. You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen. Tips Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified English) for when you cannot find your native tongue among the options. Tips Select [Off] when you want to prevent your camcorder from responding to a command sent by another remote control unit.
Demo 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 stopping the clock. Set to [On] to move the time forward 1 hour. On The demonstration appears. Off Off The demonstration does not appear. Does not set the summertime. On Notes In the default setting, the demonstration movie is in the Event Index.
Auto Area ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (HDR-CX560VE/ CX700VE) Tips If [Auto Area ADJ] is set to [On], the area setting (date and time) will be adjusted automatically using GPS signals. The camcorder can compensate for time differences automatically by acquiring location information from the GPS system. Auto Clock ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (HDR-CX560VE/ CX700VE) Table of Contents HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE You can set the area. On Compensates for time differences automatically.
Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your camcorder, follow the steps below. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn the camcorder on. Overall operations/Wireless Remote Commander Table of Contents Check the list (p. 98 to 108), and inspect your camcorder. Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices...................................................p.
[NIGHTSHOT [Face The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. 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. [ Fader] [ Self-Timer] [Tele Macro] Your camcorder may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction.
The buttons do not appear on the touch panel. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you may not be able to charge it (p. 114). Attach the battery pack to the camcorder 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 maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images. The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording was stopped. The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 114). Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 100).
The camcorder stops operating. The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked. 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. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. If you keep applying vibration on the camcorder, recording may stop.
Playback 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 played back. This is not a malfunction. Photos cannot be played back. Photos cannot be played back if you have modified files or folders, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction.
The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. 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. The recording media where you want to save photos is full. When you are using the component A/V cable, set [Component] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 92).
Self-diagnosis display/ Warning indicators “PMB” cannot be installed. Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install “PMB.” “PMB” does not work correctly. Quit “PMB” and restart your computer. Table of Contents If indicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder (HDR-CX690E/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.
(Warning indicator pertaining to formatting of the external media device) 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 is something wrong with the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) The memory card is damaged. The memory card is not formatted correctly (p. 89).
Description of warning messages Inconsistencies found in the image database file. Back up and recover. Recover, then import using the included PC software. 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. This will delete all data in the internal recording medium. Data error.
External media cannot execute functions. 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 you format the memory card, all the recorded movies and photos are deleted. Still picture folder is full. Cannot record still pictures. Unable to access external media.
Using your camcorder abroad On TV color systems 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. Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-systembased TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO input jack.
HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE World time difference Time-zone differences +10:00 +11:00 +12:00 Lisbon, London Berlin, Paris Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul Moscow, Nairobi Tehran Abu Dhabi, Baku Kabul Karachi, Islamabad Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Dhaka Yangon Bangkok, Jakarta Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing Seoul, Tokyo Adelaide, Darwin –11:00 –10:00 –09:00 –08:00 –07:00 –06:00 –05:00 –04:00 –03:30 –03:00 –02:00 –01:00 GB 110 Area setting Melbourne, Sydney Solomon Is Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok, Kwajalein Samoa Hawaii
Maintenance and precautions * Data recorded in AVCHD format other than What is the AVCHD format? 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 satellites.
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 same frequency band as the camcorder: near 1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc.
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.
direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. On image data compatibility What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack? About the “Memory Stick” media Types of “Memory Stick” media “Memory Stick Duo” media (with MagicGate) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media To charge the battery pack — This product supports parallel data transfer. However, the transfer speed may differ, depending on the type of media you use.
Put About battery life When the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack has enough power to operate, charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or when the battery pack is frequently used.
Near To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a long time, turn it on and let it run by recording and playing back images about once a month. Use up the battery pack completely before storing it. Moisture condensation If your camcorder is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction to your camcorder.
LCD screen To clean the LCD screen If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty, it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it. If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water, and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery On trademarks Note on disposal/transfer of the camcorder (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/ CX700E/CX700VE) Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on your camcorder or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer.
“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 ” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software.
Quick reference Screen indicators Center Center Right Indicator Meaning [STBY]/[REC] Recording status (25) Slide show set NightShot (40) Bottom Warning (105) Playback mode (31) Right Left Indicator Indicator Meaning MENU button (72) 50i 60min Wide Mode (87) Recording/playback/ editing media (21) Fader (80) [Face Detection] set to [Off] (82) [Smile Shutter] set to [Off] (83) 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute: second) 00Min Estimated recording remaining time Manual focus (77) Photo size
Parts and controls Indicator Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Meaning Table of Contents Audio Mode (84) Audio Level Display (86) Low Lux (79) Spot Meter/Fcs (76)/ Spot Meter (77)/ Exposure (77) EV AE Shift (78) Shutter Speed (78) IRIS (78) Intelligent Auto (36) Slide show button 101-0005 Protected image (51) Flash (83)/ Red Eye Reduction (84) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.
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) MANUAL button (41) MANUAL dial (41) Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly, then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. Table of Contents Camera recording lamp (94) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording.
HDR-CX560E/CX560VE Table of Contents HDR-CX560E/CX560VE HDR-CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE Enjoy Useful Functions 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.
/ (Previous/Next) buttons (31) /CHG (flash/charge) lamp (14) MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack PLAY button A/V Remote Connector (33) DISPLAY button (25) (headphones) jack Transmitter Grip belt (24) START/STOP button (25) Built-in USB Cable (15) Power zoom buttons 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.)).
To change the battery of the Wireless Remote Commander Table of Contents While pressing on the tab, inset your fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery case. Place a new battery with the + side facing up. Insert the battery case back into the Wireless Remote Commander until it clicks. Tab WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Index Symbols A B Battery Info..................................95 Battery of the Wireless Remote Commander...............................125 Battery pack..................................14 Beach.............................................79 Black Fader...................................80 Blt-in Zoom Mic..........................84 Blu-ray disc...................................60 “BRAVIA” Sync............................35 Built-in USB Cable..................3, 15 C E Edit/Copy......................
N NightShot......................................40 NIGHTSHOT Light....................82 O P PAL..............................................109 Peaking..........................................86 Photo Capture..............................54 Photos.....................................27, 32 Playback Function.......................88 Playing..........................................29 Playing AVCHD disc..................59 Portrait..........................................79 Power on....................
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