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“Handycam”Handbook
HDR-CX560/CX560V/CX700/CX700V
2011 Sony Corporation
4-271-159-11(1)
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Read this first
Using the camcorder
Supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
Do not hold the camcorder by the following
parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by
the jack covers.
AC Adaptor (1)
Viewfinder (HDR-CX700/ Lens hood (HDR-CX700/
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
Component A/V cable (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
CX700V)
CX700V)
USB connection support cable (1)
Use this cable when the Built-in USB Cable
connection.
LCD Screen
Battery pack
Lens hood (1) (Only for HDR-CX700/
CX700V)
To attach the lens hood, see page 122.
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already
installed. Remove the insulation sheet before
using the Wireless Remote Commander.
Built-in USB Cable
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1)
CD-ROM “Handycam” Application
Software (1)
“PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”)
“Handycam” Handbook (PDF)
“Operating Guide” (1)
The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed
or waterproofed. See “About handling of your
camcorder” (p. 115).
This camcorder has a built-in software
application called “PMB Portable” .
with this camcorder.
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Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
the camcorder, recording media, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, you need an NTSC system-based TV.
Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder
(HDR-CX700/CX700V) 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-CX700/
CX700V) 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. These points are normal results of the
manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
Use the camcorder in accordance with local
regulations.
Notes on playing back
You may not be able to play back normally
images recorded on your camcorder with other
devices. Also, you may not be able to play back
images recorded on other devices with your
camcorder.
Standard (STD) image quality movies recorded
on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV
equipment of other manufacturers.
Black points
White, red, blue or green points
Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder
(HDR-CX700/CX700V) or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions.
DVD media recorded with HD image
quality (high definition)
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause
your camcorder to malfunction. Take images
of the sun only in low light conditions, such as
at dusk.
DVD media recorded with high definition
image quality (HD) can be played back with
devices that are compatible with the AVCHD
standard. You cannot play discs recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) with DVD
players/recorders as they are not compatible
with the AVCHD format. If you insert a disc
recorded with the AVCHD format (high
definition image quality (HD)) into a DVD
player/recorder, you may not be able to eject
the disc.
About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
using the camcorder if necessary (p. 20).
On recording
To ensure stable operation of the memory
card, it is recommended to format the memory
card with your camcorder before the first use
all the data stored on it and the data will be
irrecoverable. Save your important data on your
PC etc.
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When the camcorder is connected to other
devices through a USB connection and the
power of the camcorder is turned on, do not
close the LCD panel. The image data that has
been recorded may be lost.
Save all your recorded image data
To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. To save images on your computer,
devices, see page 61.
The type of discs or media on which the images
can be saved depend on the [ REC Mode]
selected when the images were recorded.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [Format]
If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the recording media. Images cannot be saved
or recorded. In such a case, save your images
on some type of external media first, and
then perform [Format] by touching
Movies recorded with [60p Quality
] can
recorded with [Highest Quality
] can be
saved on external media or on Blu-ray discs
(p. 60, 63).
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)]
[Format] the desired medium
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
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.
Note on the camcorder/battery pack
temperature
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
When the temperature of the camcorder
or battery pack becomes extremely high or
extremely low, you may not be able to record
or play back on the camcorder, due to the
protection features of the camcorder being
activated in such situations. In this case, an
on the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V).
The example images used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may appear
different from images and screen indicators that
actually appear on your camcorder. And, the
illustrations of your camcorder and its screen
indication are exaggerated or simplified for
understandability.
In this manual, the internal memory and the
memory card are called “recording media.”
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality (HD) is called
AVCHD recording disc.
Design and specifications of your camcorder
and accessories are subject to change without
notice.
When the camcoder is connected to a
computer or accessories
Do not try to format the recording media of the
camcorder using a computer. If you do so, your
camcorder may not operate correctly.
When connecting the camcorder to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal
will damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of the camcorder.
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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.
Notes on use
Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the
recording media may be damaged, recorded
images may be impossible to play back or may
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
ejecting the memory card when the access
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from the camcorder, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to the camcorder when the
The main differences in specification of this
series are as follows.
Capacity
of internal
Viewfinder
—
recording media
HDR-CX560/
64 GB
96 GB
HDR-CX560V*
When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do
not crash the camcorder against an object.
HDR-CX700/
HDR-CX700V*
The model with * is equipped with GPS.
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Enjoy useful functions
Recording
Beautiful & easy
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)
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Making good use of GPS
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)
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Table of contents
Using the “Handycam”Handbook......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Searching for information quickly................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Notes on use.. . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Enjoy useful functions.. . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1: Charging the battery pack......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the language setting................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 3: Preparing the recording media.................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting recording media......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Inserting a memory card............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Recording movies................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shooting photos.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Playback on the camcorder................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Operating the camcorder while playing a movie............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Viewing photos.. . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Playing images on a TV.. . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
List of connection.................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using “BRAVIA”Sync.................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Useful functions for recording movies and photos..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Zooming.. . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto)... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
or standard image quality (STD)................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Selecting the recording mode..................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Using the Tracking focus function................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter) ............... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Recording in dark places (NightShot)........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Recording in mirror mode......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Enjoying a digest of your movies (Highlight Playback)................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Saving Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save)................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
or Highlight scenarios .............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the GPS function (HDR-CX560V/CX700V)........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Recording information on your location........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Hints for better reception.......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Obtaining a map of the current location......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
(triangulating priority mode)....................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Making good use of your camcorder...................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Deleting movies and photos....................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Copying images.. . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Dividing a movie.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Capturing a photo from a movie................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer).................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn).............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Importing movies and photos to a computer........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Saving images on a disc.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Selecting a method for saving images with an external device..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Saving images on an external media device............................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Saving desired movies and photos............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Performing [DISC BURN OPTION]................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Playing back a disc on the DVD writer........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
other than DVDirect Express................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
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Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Operating menus.................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode)........................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting)............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size).............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Playback Function (Items for playback).................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Edit/Copy (Items for editing)................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Setup (Other setup items).................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Using your camcorder abroad.............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Maintenance and precautions.............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
About the AVCHD format........................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
About GPS (HDR-CX560V/CX700V).............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
About the memory card............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
About the “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack.......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
About x.v.Color.. . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
About handling of your camcorder.............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Screen indicators.. . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Parts and controls.. . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Index.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
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Getting started
Step 1: Charging the battery pack
DC IN jack
Battery pack
AC Adaptor
Power cord
(Mains lead)
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp
DC plug
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.
Notes
You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder.
Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the
viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V).
1
2
3
Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it
clicks.
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your
camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket).
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG (flash/charge)
lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.
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When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack of your camcorder.
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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.
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer.
Notes
Operation with all computers is not assured.
If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery
of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a
computer in this manner.
Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are
not guaranteed. The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used
with the computer.
Tips
You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (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.
The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in some countries/regions.
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp may not light up when the remaining battery power is too low. In such a
case, charge the battery using the supplied AC Adaptor.
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Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Charging time
Battery pack
AC Adaptor
155
Built-in USB Cable*
NP-FV50 (supplied)
NP-FV70
315
600
195
NP-FV100
390
1050
The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a
temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10
C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F).
* The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable.
Tips
When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the
remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen.
To remove the battery pack
Close the LCD screen. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery
pack ().
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
pack is attached, the battery pack is not discharged.
Charging the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Notes
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
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Notes on the battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure
that the
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.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place.
When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100
battery pack.
We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with
your camcorder.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any
operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. Shut Off], p. 95).
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.
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Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the
date and time
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
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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
Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
2
Touch the button on the
LCD screen
Select the desired geographical area with
/
, then touch [Next].
3
To set the date and time again, touch
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date
& Time Setting] [Date & Time]. When an item is not on the screen, touch
/
until
the item appears.
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Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next].
If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.
4
Select the date format, then touch [Next].
5
6
Select the date and time, touch
[Next] *.
/
to set the value, then touch
* The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time.
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 display the date and time, touch
(MENU) [Setup] [
You can turn off the operation beeps by touching
[Beep] [Off]
(Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time]
.
(MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)]
.
Once the clock is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] (p. 97) and [Auto
Area ADJ] (p. 97) set to [On]. The clock may not be adjusted to the correct time automatically, depending
on the country/region selected for your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area
ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX560V/CX700V).
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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-CX700/CX700V).
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.
(HDR-CX560/CX560V).
On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder
(HDR-CX700/CX700V)
The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or
the viewfinder.
Status
Viewfinder
Power of the
camcorder
LCD screen
Open
Retracted
Pulled out
Retracted
Pulled out
On
On
Off
On
Closed
Notes
Even if the LCD screen is closed, if the viewfinder is pulled out, the camcorder is not turned off. When
you turn off the power of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original
position.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language.
Touch
a desired language
(MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting]
.
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Step 3: Preparing the recording media
The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as
following icons.
*
Internal memory
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.
Selecting recording media
Touch
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select].
The [Media Select] screen appears.
Touch the desired recording medium, then touch
.
Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium.
To check the recording media settings
In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected
recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen.
Recording media icon
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Inserting a memory card
Notes
Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card.
Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder
SD Speed Class
—
Described in this
manual
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media (Mark2)
“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” media
“Memory Stick PRO-
HG Duo” media
SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card
Class 4 or faster
SD card
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards can be used
for this camcorder.
Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to
operate with your camcorder.
Notes
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder.
Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV
devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the
USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you
connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform
the format. All the data recorded will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards.
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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.
Access lamp
Note the direction of notched corner.
The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new
memory card. Wait until the screen disappears.
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. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction,
the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.
Do not open the cover during recording.
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and
drop.
To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
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Recording/Playback
Recording
In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal recording media.
Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD).
Tips
Fasten the grip belt.
1
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
2
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
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Recording movies
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
START/STOP button
[STBY] [REC]
MODE button
Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp.
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
about 4sec
after
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To capture smiles
In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile
during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection], p. 82).
Capturing a photo
Smile Detection frame
(Orange)
Face Detection frame (White)
Notes
If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording.
The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours.
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot
operate your camcorder during this time.
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording
has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or
AC Adaptor.
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing
Tips
[
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting.
You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching
[Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Info].
(MENU)
The LCD screen of your camcorder can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel
display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right and left edges of images when
played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. In this case, set [Guide Frame] to
To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and
then adjust the angle ().
90 degrees (max.)
90 degrees to the
180 degrees (max.)
camcorder
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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-CX700/CX700V).
Data code during recording
The recording date, time and condition , and coordinates (HDR-CX560V/CX700V) are
recorded automatically on the recording media. They are not displayed during recording.
However, you can check them as [Data Code] during playback. To display them, touch
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting
.
Shooting photos
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
Flashes Lights up
PHOTO button
MODE button
When
disappears, the photo is recorded.
Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.
The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.
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Tips
To change the image size, touch
(MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [
Image Size]
a desired setting
You cannot record photos while
.
is displayed.
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 (MENU) [Camera/
Mic] [ (Flash)] [Flash] a desired setting
.
If white circular spots appear on photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camcorder’s flash, they appear as white circular spots.
To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.
Particles (dust, pollen,
etc.) in the air
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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 internal recording media
are played.
Tips
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-CX560V/CX700V).
Open the LCD screen of your camcorder.
1
Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
Press
(View Images).
2
The Event View screen appears after some seconds.
Touch
/
to select the desired event ().
3
[Change View]
Highlight
Playback
button
(p. 42).
To the MENU screen
Events
Change View button (HDR-CX560V/CX700V)
/
: To the previous/next event
Event name
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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 [
HD Quality].
The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center.
You can also choose an event by touching on the time-line bar.
Touch
(Change Event Scale) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change the time
range of the time-line bar from one and a half years to three months, which changes the number of
the events that can be displayed on the time-line bar.
Touch an image you want to view.
4
Touch to select the image type to be displayed in the index from [
MOVIE]
(movies only), [
photos mixed).
PHOTO] (photos only), or [
MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies and
To go back to the Event View screen
/
: Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the button
scrolls the index screen.)
Change to the movie/photo recording mode
Event title
Switch Image Type button
Movie
Photo
appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the
movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous time.
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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 [
MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default
setting) or [
screen.
MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index
Volume adjustment
Delete
Context
Next
To stop*
Previous
To fast-forward*
To pause*/play
To fast-reverse*
* These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie.
Notes
You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder.
Tips
Touching the
button on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use, and allows you
to use those functions easily.
When playback from the selected image reaches the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX screen.
Touch
As you repeat touching
/
during pause to play back movies slowly.
during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times
/
about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times.
The recording date, time, and shooting conditions , and coordinates (HDR-CX560V/CX700V) are
recorded automatically during recording. This information is not displayed during recording, but you can
display it during playback by touching
Code] a desired setting
(MENU) [Setup] [
.
(Playback Settings)] [Data
In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded.
To adjust the sound volume of movies
While playing back movies, touch
adjust with
/
.
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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.
PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image Type
Delete
Context
Next
Previous
To start/stop slide show
Tips
To repeat Slideshow, touch
[Slideshow Set].
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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
Connecting to a high definition TV
When the recording quality is high
definition image quality (HD), the movies
are played back in high definition image
quality (HD). When the recoding quality is
standard image quality (STD), the movies
are played back in standard definition
image quality (STD).
Output connectors on the camcorder
HDMI OUT jack
Component A/V Cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue)PB/CB
(Red)PR/CR
A/V Remote
Connector
(White)
(Red)
HDMI Cable
(sold separately)
1
2
3
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
Connect the camcorder to a TV.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 16).
Play a movie or a photo on the
camcorder (p. 29).
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Connecting to a non-high-definition
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
When you connect with component
A/V cable
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. Touch
(MENU) [Setup]
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).
[
(Connection)] [Component]
a desired setting to make the setting.
When you connect with HDMI cable
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Use an HDMI mini connector on one end
(for the camcorder), and a plug suitable for
connecting your TV on the other end.
Copyright-protected images are not output
from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder.
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no
sound or image) with this connection.
Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT
jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as
malfunction may result.
Component A/V Cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue)PB/CB
(Red)PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
When the connected device is compatible
with 5.1ch surround sound, high definition
image quality (HD) movies are output in
5.1ch surround sound automatically. Standard
definition image quality (STD) movies are
converted to 2ch sound.
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (sold separately)
(White)
(Red)
To set the aspect ratio according to the
connected TV (16:9/4:3)
(Yellow)
Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to
your TV (p. 92).
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Yellow)
When you connect with A/V
connecting cable with S-Video
(White)
(Red)
When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)
is connected, audio signals are not output. To
output audio signals, connect the white and red
plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.
This connection produces higher resolution
images compared with the A/V connecting
cable.
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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.
Using “BRAVIA”Sync
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.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
You can operate the menu of your
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input
on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set
the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO
1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
camcorder by pressing the SYNC MENU
button of the remote commander of your
TV. You can display the camcorder screens
such as Event View, play selected movies
or display selected photos by pressing up/
down/left/right/enter buttons of the remote
commander of your TV.
Notes
When you play back standard definition image
quality (STD) movies on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, record movies
with 4:3 aspect ratio. Touch
[Image Quality/Size] [
(MENU)
Wide Mode]
Notes
There may be some operations you cannot do
with the remote commander.
To set your camcorder, touch
[Setup] [ (Connection)] [CTRL
FOR HDMI] [On] (the default setting)
[4:3]
(p. 87).
When the A/V connecting cable is used to
output movies, movies are output with standard
definition image quality (STD).
(MENU)
Tips
.
If you connect your camcorder to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as
follows:
HDMI component S VIDEO video
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the
instruction manual of the TV for details.
The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs
according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to
the instruction manual of your TV for details.
Tips
If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned
off simultaneously.
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Advanced operations
Useful functions for
recording movies and
photos
You can magnify images up to 10 times using
optical zooming, unless [
to [Active].
SteadyShot] is set
Tips
Zooming
You can set [Digital Zoom] if you want to zoom
to a greater level.
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)
/
When you turn the camcorder toward
the subject, the camcorder records using
the optimum combination of the three
detection modes: Face detection, Scene
detection and Camera-shake detection
([On] is the default setting). When the
camcorder detects the subject, the icons
that correspond to the detected condition
are displayed.
Touch
at the right bottom on
the recording screen of movies or
photos.
Wider range of view
(Wide angle)
Close view
(Telephoto)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Face detection
(Portrait), (Baby)
The camcorder detects faces, and adjusts
the focus, color, and exposure.
Notes
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
Scene detection
(Backlight),
You cannot change the zoom speed with the
(Landscape),
/
button on the LCD screen.
(Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light),
(Macro)
The camcorder selects the most effective
setting automatically, depending on the
scene.
The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for
telephoto.
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Camera-shake detection
(Walk), (Tripod)
Touch
.
The camcorder detects whether camera-
shake occurs or not, and makes the
optimum compensation.
Recording image quality is changed.
Tips
Notes
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.
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.
Selecting the recording mode
Selecting high definition image
quality (HD) or standard image
quality (STD)
You can switch the recording mode to
select the movie quality when recording
high definition image quality (HD) movies
([Standard
] is the default setting). The
You can select the desired image quality
from the high definition image quality
(HD) that enables you to record fine
images, or the standard definition image
quality (STD) that has more compatibility
recording time of the recording media is
changed depending on the recording mode.
Touch
(MENU) [Image
with various playback devices ([
HD
Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].
Quality] is the default setting). Change the
image quality according to the recording
situation or the playback device.
Touch the desired recording
mode.
Touch
Quality/Size] [
(MENU) [Image
/
Setting].
Touch [
HD Quality] to
The recording modes available will
record high definition image
quality (HD) images, or touch
depend on the selected [
Rate] (p.87).
Frame
[
STD Quality] to record
standard definition image quality
(STD) images.
*
appears on a medium icon if a movie
recorded with the selected recording
mode cannot be saved on that medium.
Touch
.
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The recording mode of the standard image
quality (STD) is limited to the following value.
Recording modes and the media
Types of media that images can be saved
on will depend on the recording mode
selected.
[Standard
] (STD 9M (HQ))
“M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”
For details on a save operation using the
external devices, see page 61.
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
FH/
HQ/LP
PS*
FX
When you touch a face
On this camcorder
A double-lined frame appears around the
face and the camcorder adjusts the focus,
color and exposure automatically.
Internal recording
media
Memory card
When you touch a point other than a
face
A double-lined frame appears at the point
you touch and the camcorder adjusts the
focus automatically.
On external devices
External media
(USB storage
devices)
Blu-ray discs
—
—
AVCHD
recording discs
—
Frame Rate] is
* [PS] can be set only when [
set to [60p].
Touch the face or a point you want
to track.
Tips
Movies are recorded with the 1920 1080/60p
format when the PS mode of high definition
image quality (HD) is selected, and with
AVCHD 1920 1080/60i or 1920 1080/24p
format when the FX or FH mode is selected.
When the HQ or LP mode of high definition
image quality (HD) is selected, movies are
recorded with AVCHD 1440 1080/60i format.
You can select the following high definition
image quality (HD) recording mode.
The double-lined frame is displayed.
[60p Quality
[Highest Quality
[High Quality
] (AVC HD 28M (PS))
] (AVC HD 24M (FX))
] (AVC HD 17M (FH))
To stop tracking, touch
appears on the right of the LCD screen.
/
that
[Standard
] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the
default setting)
[Long Time
] (AVC HD 5M (LP))
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Notes
Tips
The subject you touched may not be detected,
depending on the surrounding brightness or
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).
You can select the subject that has priority
for face detection and smile detection with
priority subject by touching the detection frame
on the LCD screen, the face with a double-lined
frame has priority.
If a smile is not detected, set [Smile Sensitivity]
(p. 83).
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
touched returns to the screen, that face has
priority.
Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording)
You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch
surround sound with the built-in
microphone. Realistic sound can be enjoyed
when playing a movie on devices that
support 5.1ch surround sound.
Capturing smiles automatically
(Smile Shutter)
A photo is recorded automatically when
the camcorder detects the smile of a person
during movie recording ([Dual Capture]
frame appears around a face targeted for
possible smile detection shot.
Built-in microphone
Notes
If you play back 5.1ch sound on your
camcorder, 5.1ch sound is automatically
converted and output in 2ch.
To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the
movies recorded with high definition image
quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device
compatible with 5.1ch surround.
Notes
When the frame rate and the recording
mode are set to [60i]/[Highest Quality
]
When you connect your camcorder with an
HDMI cable (sold separately), the sound of high
definition image quality (HD) movies recorded
in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch
sound. The sound of standard definition image
quality (STD) movies is converted to 2ch.
or [60p]/[60p Quality
the Smile Shutter function while recording
], you cannot use
movies. Furthermore, when the frame rate is
set to [24p], you cannot use the Smile Shutter
function, either.
Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
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Tips
Recording in dark places
(NightShot)
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.
When you press NIGHTSHOT, appears,
and you can record images even in total
darkness.
Recording high quality photos
during movie recording (Dual Rec)
You can record photos during movie
recording by pressing PHOTO.
Notes
You cannot use the flash while the camcorder is
set to movie recording mode.
Infrared port
may appear when the capacity of the
recording media is not enough or when you
record photos continuously. You cannot record
Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the
NightShot function.
photos while
Depending on the [
Frame Rate] selected,
LCD screen and you may not be able to use the
Dual Rec function.
is displayed.
REC Mode] or
appears on the
Notes
The NightShot function uses infrared light.
Therefore, do not cover the infrared port with
your fingers or other objects.
Make sure to remove the lens hood as it may
prevent the proper operation of the infrared
function (HDR-CX700/CX700V).
Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).
it is hard to focus automatically.
Do not use the NightShot function in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
with color images in dim light.
[
Tips
When the MODE lamp is set to
the size of photos becomes [12.3M] (16:9) or
[9.2M] (4:3).
You can record photos during recording
standby in the same way as when the (Photo)
lamp is turned on. However, when the frame
rate is set to [24p], you cannot record photos
while the camcorder is in movie recording
mode.
(Movie),
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Recording in mirror mode
Press MANUAL to activate the
manual adjustment mode.
Pressing MANUAL switches the
setting mode between automatic and
manual.
Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust
the focus.
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
Tips
A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
Controlling the image settings
manually with the MANUAL dial
You can assign 1 menu item you use often
to the MANUAL dial.
To assign the menu item to the
MANUAL dial
Since the focus adjustment is assigned to
the MANUAL dial in the default settings,
the operation below is described as
adjusting the focus using the dial.
Press and hold MANUAL down for a
few seconds.
The [Dial Setting] screen appears.
MANUAL button
Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the
item to be assigned.
Press MANUAL.
MANUAL dial
Notes
The automatic or manual setting for [IRIS]
and [Shutter Speed] cannot be switched while
recording, even if you press the MANUAL
button. Make the settings before you begin
recording.
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Enjoying a digest of
your movies (Highlight
Playback)
Manual settings will be retained even if you
change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial.
However, if you set [Exposure] after setting
[AE Shift] manually, [Exposure] will override
[AE Shift].
If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS], or
[Shutter Speed], the settings of other 2 items
are canceled.
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.
If you like the Highlight Playback you have
just seen, you can save it as a “scenario” and
play it back repeatedly. Furthermore, you
can share the Highlight Playback scenes
or scenarios easily using other media by
converting the data format of the Highlight
Playback scenes or scenarios, which allows
you to upload the data to the Web or create
DVDs.
If you select [RESET] in step , all the items
adjusted manually are reset to the default
settings.
Tips
You can also assign menu items to the
MANUAL dial by touching
(MENU)
[Camera/Mic] [
(Camera Settings)]
[Dial Setting].
Even if you open the IRIS wider (a smaller
F-stop) than F3.4 when you set the zoom lever
to the W (Wide angle) side, the IRIS is reset
to F3.4 as you move the zoom lever to the T
(Telephoto) side.
If you adjust the IRIS, the in-focus range in
front of and behind the focused subject is
changed. When you open the IRIS wider (a
smaller F-stop), the in-focus range becomes
narrower, and when you close the IRIS
narrower (a larger F-stop), the in-focus range
becomes wider. You can set the IRIS to a
preferred value depending on the shooting
scenes.
When you record images under a fluorescent
lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp,
horizontal stripes may appear, flicker may
occur, or color may change. In this case, change
the shutter speed according to the power supply
frequency in your region.
LCD screen will differ, depending on the
recording settings of the camcorder. The
settings will be displayed with the following
icons.
Tips
Touching the
button on the playback screen
displays functions you can currently use, and
allows you to use those functions easily.
1
Open the LCD screen of your
camcorder.
2
3
Press
(View Images).
() to select the
Touch
/
desired Event, then touch
[
Highlight] ().
The camcorder starts Highlight
Playback of the event that was
displayed in the center of the Event
View.
: Automatic
: Exposure is set manually.
: IRIS priority
: Shutter speed priority
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Changing the settings for
Highlight Playback
You can make various settings for Highlight
Playback.
Touch [Highlight Setting]
during Highlight Playback.
The LCD screen during Highlight
Playback
Volume adjustment
You can set the following items.
[Playback Range]
Set the range of movies to be played by selecting
the range of events from which event and to
which event, to be used as the playback range,
Context
To stop
then touch
. If you set the Highlight
Next
Playback range by selecting events on the Map
View, select the “from” (starting) and “to”
(ending) date (HDR-CX560V/CX700V).
If no range is set, the camcorder plays images in
the date range of the event selected on the Event
View as the playback range.
Previous
To pause
To stop a Highlight Playback
To pause, touch
To stop, touch
.
.
[Theme]
To watch a Highlight Playback again
Touch [Replay] on the screen after a
Highlight Playback has finished.
You can select a theme for Highlight Playback.
The music category is selected automatically
according to the theme.
[Music]
[Audio mix]
The original sound is played back with the
music.
Notes
Highlight Playback scenes will change each time
you select a Highlight Playback.
Touch
/
to adjust the balance between
the original sound and the music.
[Length]
You can set the length of the Highlight Playback
segment.
[Highlight Point]
You can set the points in a movie or photo that
will be used in a Highlight Playback.
Play the desired movie or photo, and then do
the following.
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Movie: Play the desired movie, and then
touch at the point you want to
use in a Highlight Playback.
Saving Highlight Playback
Scenario Save)
(
Photo: Play the photo you want to use in a
Highlight Playback, and then touch
You can save a Highlight Playback as a
“Scenario.”
.
Notes
You cannot set a Highlight point when the Map
View is displayed (HDR-CX560V/CX700V).
However, the Highlight point that was set when
the Event View was displayed can take effect on
the Map View.
Touch [ Scenario Save]
during Highlight Playback.
The audio used for the Highlight Playback will
be converted to 2ch stereo.
The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when
the Highlight Playback stops.
When you connect the camcorder to an
external device, such as a TV, and watch
Highlight Playback or Highlight Scenario, these
images do not appear on the LCD screen of the
camcorder.
To play back a saved scenario
Touch
(MENU) [Playback Function]
[ Scenario], select the desired scenario, and
then touch
.
Tips
To erase a saved scenario
Touch [ Scenario Erase] on the screen
after the scenario playback you want to
erase has finished, or touch
playing the scenario you want to erase, then
select [Erase].
You can select [Highlight Setting] on the screen
after a Highlight Playback has finished.
You can transfer music files from audio CDs
or MP3 files to your camcorder, and play them
with Highlight Playback using the supplied
software “PMB” or “Music Transfer,” a software
installed together with “PMB.”
while
After the music file is transferred to the
camcorder, if you cannot play the music, the
music file may be damaged. Delete the music
file by touching
[
(MENU) [Setup]
(Playback Settings)] [Empty Music],
then transfer the music file again. If you
delete music files using [Empty Music], the
music data recorded on your camcorder at the
factory will be deleted too. In this case, you can
restore them using Music Transfer, a software
installed together with “PMB.” For operating
instructions, see Music Transfer help.
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To upload a Highlight Movie to the Web
Converting and sharing Highlight
Playback scenes or Highlight
scenarios
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.
To create a DVD using DVDirect Express
After the conversion process has finished,
touch [Share] [Create DVD with
DVDirect Express.], then follow the
instructions that appear on the LCD screen.
To watch a Highlight Movie again
Touch [Watch] after the conversion process
has finished.
You can select [Save and Share] by
touching the
button on the screen
while Highlight Playback scenes or saved
Highlight scenarios are played back.
Touch
.
To watch a Highlight Movie by
selecting one from a list of “Highlight
Movie”
The camcorder starts converting the
data to the target format.
Touch
(MENU) [Playback
Function] [Highlight Movie] touch
the desired Highlight Movie.
Notes
Converted data will be changed to standard
image quality (STD).
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Using the GPS function
(HDR-CX560V/CX700V)
Tips
The following features are available if you
use the GPS (Global Positioning System)
function.
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.
Recording information on your location
When you use the map data for the first
time
A message appears asking you to confirm
whether you agree with the terms of the
license agreement of the map data. You can
use the map data by touching [Yes] on the
screen after agreeing to the terms of the
license agreement.
You cannot use the map data if you touch
[No]. However, when you try to use the
map data for the second time, the same
message will appear on the screen, and you
can use the map data by touching [Yes].
Playing movies and photos by
searching for them from a map
Displaying a map of your current
location
Notes
Use the GPS function outdoors and in open
areas, as the radio signals can best be received
in such areas.
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If you do not want to record location
information
Recording information on your
location
Perform
(MENU) [Setup]
The camcorder records information on
the location when movies or photos are
recorded (the default setting).
[
(General Settings)] [GPS Setting]
[Off].
Hints for better reception
GPS triangulating status
Searching for the
satellites
Use the GPS function outdoors and in
open areas
Number of dots
changes
For details on locations or situations where
radio signals cannot be received, see page
Unable to
triangulate
Triangulating
Do not place your hand on the GPS
antenna
GPS antenna
Unable to
Triangulating
meters
record location
information
Images will be registered
using the location
information that was
previously obtained.
Notes
It may take a while before the camcorder starts
triangulating.
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Use the triangulating priority mode
(p. 49)
Touch the desired image
thumbnail displayed on the map
area where you recorded the
movies or photos.
Use GPS Assist Data
If you import GPS Assist Data from your
computer to your camcorder using the
supplied software “PMB,” the time it takes
the camcorder to acquire your location
information can be shortened. Connect the
camcorder to a computer that is connected
to the Internet. The GPS Assist Data will be
updated automatically.
To the MENU
screen
Change View
button
Notes
To the movie
recording display
Highlight*
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
* Appears only for images recorded with
high definition image quality (HD).
The map moves if you touch an area where
no thumbnails are displayed.
If you change the map scale using
the power zoom lever, the clusters of
thumbnails will change as well.
Tips
The GPS Assist Data can be updated using the
“PMB Portable” software that is stored on the
camcorder.
Touch [Yes], then touch the
desired movie or photo.
Switch Image Type
button
Searching for a desired scene by
recording location (Map View)
To the Map View
Press
(View Images).
The Event View screen appears.
Change to the movie/photo
recording mode
Touch [Map View].
Change View button
Notes
You cannot edit (delete, etc.) movies or photos
by selecting the clusters of thumbnails on the
Map View.
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Tips
Establishing priorities for location
information (triangulating priority
mode)
information while playing.
Obtaining a map of the current
location
As the camcorder turns other functions
off to search for satellites, obtaining
triangulating information can take priority.
This feature is useful for checking a map of
your current location while traveling.
Display your current location
(p. 49).
Touch
(MENU) [Setup]
If your current location appears on
the LCD screen, you do not need to
continue this operation.
[
(General Settings)] [Your
Location] on the recording screen.
A marker (red) that indicates your
current location
Touch
.
Displays the triangulating
information (p.49)
When the triangulating process has
finished, the triangulating information
screen appears.
If you touch a certain point on the screen, the
map shows an area with that point at the center.
Touch
back to the center again.
to move your current location
Satellite icons
If the camcorder cannot acquire current
location information, the triangulating priority
mode screen appears (p. 49).
If the location information that was previously
acquired is invalid, the marker does not appear.
Triangulating
gauge
Information for the
location that was
previously obtained.
To close the current location screen
Touch
.
Tips
The camcorder adjusts the clock and the area
automatically (the default setting) (p. 97).
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Making good use of
your camcorder
How to check the triangulating
information
Deleting movies and photos
Color of the satellites/ Status
triangulating gauge
You can free media space by deleting
movies and photos from recording media.
No signal, but orbit
information for the
satellite is available.
33 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
66 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
99 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
/
/
/
/
/
(black)
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.
Do not eject the memory card while deleting
images from the memory card.
You cannot delete protected movies and photos.
Undo the protection of the movies and photos
to delete them, before you try to delete them
(p. 52).
The demonstration movie on your camcorder
is protected.
(gray)
(brown)
(ocher)
(green)
Triangulating is completed
and the satellite is
currently being used.
If data on your current location cannot
be obtained
If you delete movies/photos that are included in
be deleted.
When you cannot obtain your current
location, a display that allows you to
triangulate the location again appears.
In this case, follow the instructions that
appears on the LCD screen.
Tips
If you start playing back an image by selecting it
from the Event Index screen, you can delete the
image using on the playback screen.
To delete all images recorded in the recording
media, and recover all the recordable space of
the media, format the media (p. 89).
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time on an index
screen are called “thumbnails.”
To close the triangulating information
screen
Touch
.
Notes
In the following situations, the current location
of the camcorder shown on the map may be
different from the actual location. The margin
of error can be as wide as several hundred
meters.
When the camcorder receives GPS signals
that have been reflected off the surrounding
buildings.
Touch
Copy] [Delete].
(MENU) [Edit/
To select and delete movies,
touch
[
[Multiple Images]
MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/
When the GPS signal is too weak.
.
MOVIE/PHOTO]
[
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When [
STD Quality],
instead of
/
Setting] is set to
Protecting recorded movies and
photos (Protect)
[
appears
.
Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting
them by mistake.
will be displayed on the protected
images.
Touch
Copy] [Protect].
(MENU) [Edit/
Touch and display the mark
on the movies or photos to be
deleted.
To select and protect movies,
touch [Multiple Images]
[
MOVIE]/[
PHOTO]/
[
MOVIE/PHOTO].
When [
/
Setting] is set to
[
STD Quality],
appears
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
instead of
.
Touch the movies and photos to
be protected.
Touch
.
is displayed on the selected images.
To delete all movies/photos in an event
at one time
In step 2, touch [All In Event].
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Touch
.
Touch
event, then touch
/
to select the desired
.
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Touch
.
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Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor to
prevent your camcorder from running out of
power during dubbing.
To undo the protection of movies and
photos
Touch the movie or photo marked with
in step 3.
disappears.
Tips
The original copy of the image will not be
deleted after the copy operation has been
completed.
The images recorded by this camcorder and
stored onto the recording media are called
“original.”
To protect all movies/photos in an
event at one time
In step 2, touch [Set All In Event].
Touch
Copy] [Copy].
(MENU) [Edit/
The media selection screen appears.
Touch
event, then touch
/
to select the desired
.
Touch the desired item to select
the source and the destination
for the images to be copied.
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Touch
.
[Int. Memory Memory Card]
[Memory Card Int. Memory]
The [Copy] screen appears.
To undo the protection of an event
In step 2 above, touch [Remove All In
Event], select the desired movies/photos,
then touch
.
Copying images
You can copy images back and forth
between the internal recording medium
of your camcorder and a memory card or
other medium in an external device.
Insert a memory card into your camcorder
before the operation.
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
Notes
When you record an image on the memory card
for the first time, create the image database file
Touch the type of image you
want to copy.
by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [
(Media Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.]
[Memory Card].
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Select the image to be copied.
Touch
at the point where you
want to divide the movie into
scenes.
[Multiple Images]: Touch the image to
be copied, and mark it with . You can
select multiple images.
The movie pauses.
Touch
/
to adjust the
dividing point with more
precision.
Touch the desired thumbnail so that you
can confirm the image. Touch
return to the selection screen.
to
[All In Event]: Select the Event to be
copied, then touch
select multiple Events.
. You cannot
Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie
Touch
.
Touch
.
Tips
Notes
To check the movies or photos after the copy
operation is finished, use [Media Select] to
select the destination medium, and then play
the copied movies/photos (p. 21).
You can copy images to various types of
external media (p. 61).
You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.
You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the
protection of the movie to divide it, before you
try to divide it (p. 52).
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing
the movie. It may damage the recording media.
Do not eject the memory card while dividing
movies on the memory card.
Dividing a movie
You can divide a movie to delete
unnecessary parts.
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
Only simple editing is available on the
camcorder. Use the supplied software “PMB”
for more advanced editing.
Touch [
movie playback screen.
Divide] on the
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Notes
Capturing a photo from a movie
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: 0.3 M (4:3)
The recording medium where you want to save
photos should have enough free space.
The recording date and time of captured photos
is the same as the recording date and time of
the movies.
If the movie you are capturing from has no data
code, the recording date and time of the photo
will be the date and time you captured from
the movie.
You can capture images from movies
recorded with your camcorder.
Touch [Photo Capture] that
appears on the playback screen
of a movie.
The [Photo Capture] screen appears.
Touch
at the point where you
want to capture a photo.
The movie pauses.
Touch
/
to adjust the
capturing point with more
precision.
Returns to the beginning of the
selected movie
Touch
.
When capturing is finished, the screen
returns to pause.
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Saving movies and photos with a computer
Selecting the method for creating a disc
(computer)
Several methods for creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc or a standard
definition image quality (STD) disc from high definition image quality (HD) movies or
photos recorded on your camcorder are described here. Select the method that suits your
disc player.
Disc type
Choosing a method
Player
Importing movies and
Blu-ray disc playback
photos to a computer (p. 58)
devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc
player, PlayStation3, etc.)
Creating a Blu-ray disc*
with high definition image
quality (HD) (p. 60)
To save images on
a Blu-ray disc with
high definition image
quality (HD)
Creating a disc with one touch
(Disc Burn) (p. 57)
AVCHD format playback
devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc
player, PlayStation3, etc.)
Importing movies and
To save images on a
AVCHD recording disc
with high definition
image quality (HD)
photos to a computer (p. 58)
Creating a AVCHD recording
disc with high definition
image quality (HD) (p. 59)
Importing movies and
Ordinary DVD playback
devices (a DVD player, a
computer that can play
DVDs, etc.)
photos to a computer (p. 58)
Creating a standard
definition image quality
(STD) disc (p. 59)
To copy images on
a disc in standard
definition image
quality (STD) to
distribute
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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.
2
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 [60p Quality
] mode of [
REC Mode].
Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with
Disc Burn.
To create a standard definition image quality
(STD) disc from high definition image quality
(HD) movies, import movies to a computer first
image quality (STD) disc (p. 37).
3
4
Touch [Disc Burn] on the
camcorder screen.
Follow the instructions on the
computer screen.
Install “PMB” beforehand, however, do not start
“PMB.”
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 16).
With Disc Burn function on your camcorder,
you can save movies and photos recorded on
recording medium selected with the [Media
Select] menu.
Notes
Movies and photos are not saved on the
computer when you perform Disc Burn.
1
Turn on your computer, and place
an unused disc on the DVD drive.
use.
If any other software than “PMB” starts
automatically, shut it down.
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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.
3
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).
1
Turn on your camcorder, then
connect the camcorder to the
computer using the Built-in USB
Cable.
Movies and photos are imported to
your computer.
When the operation is completed, the
“PMB” screen appears.
Tips
The [USB Select] screen appears on the
camcorder screen.
You can move the high definition image
quality (HD) movies from a computer back
to the camcorder. Connect the camcorder to
the computer using the Built-in USB Cable,
select the destination device for the movie to
be exported (in this case, your camcorder)
on the computer screen, select the movie to
be exported, then click [Export] (under the
[Manipulate] category) select the drive to
export the files to click [Export] click
[OK] on the export complete screen.
2
Touch [USB Connect] on the
camcorder screen.
Prior to the connection, select the
recording medium with image data to
import to the computer using the [Media
Select] menu.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,
touch
(MENU) [Setup] [
(Connection)] [USB Connect].
The window for import appears on the
computer screen.
If you want to change the location
where imported media files will be
saved, click [PMB] [Tools]
[Settings...] [Import media files to]
[Browse...], then select the desired
location.
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Saving images on a
disc
You can select movies that have been
imported to a computer and save them on
a disc.
[Create DVD-Video Format Discs
(STD)]:
You can save movies with standard
definition image quality (STD) on
a DVD disc. You can select high
definition image quality (HD) movies
as sources. However, saving such
movies will take longer than the
actual length of the movies, because
the image quality must be converted
from high definition (HD) to standard
definition (STD) when saving the
1
Turn on your computer, and place
an unused disc on the DVD drive.
use.
If any other software than “PMB” starts
automatically, shut it down.
2
3
Start “PMB.”
movie on the disc.
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.
Click [Calendar] or [Index] to
select the date or folder, and
select the movie you want to
save on the disc.
5
Follow the instructions on the
screen to create a disc.
It may take a long time to create a disc.
High definition image quality (HD)
movies are marked with
.
To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key
down and click thumbnails.
Playing an AVCHD recording disc on a
computer
You can play back AVCHD recording discs
using “Player for AVCHD” that is installed
together with “PMB.”
4
Click (Create Disc) to select the
type of disc you want to use.
To start “Player for AVCHD”
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]
[PMB Launcher] [View] [Player
for AVCHD].
See the “Player for AVCHD” help on the
operation.
Movies may not be played smoothly
depending on the computer
environment.
The movie selection window appears.
[Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)]:
You can save movies with high
definition image quality (HD) on a
DVD disc.
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Creating a Blu-ray disc
Copying a disc
You can create a Blu-ray disc with a high
definition image quality (HD) movie
You can copy a recorded disc to another
disc using “Video Disc Copier.”
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]
[PMB Launcher] [Disc Creation]
[Video Disc Copier] to start the software.
See “Video Disc Copier” help on the
operation.
You cannot copy high definition image
quality (HD) movies by converting them
to standard definition image quality
(STD).
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 cannot copy to a Blu-ray disc.
Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc
drive, and click [Create Blu-ray Disc
that for creating an AVCHD disc.
Your computer must support the creation
of Blu-ray discs.
BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE
(rewritable) media are available for
creating Blu-ray discs. You cannot add
contents to either type of disc after
creating the disc.
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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
Connecting cable
Page
External media device
Saving images on an external
media device with high
USB Adapter cable
VMC-UAM1 (sold
separately)
definition image quality (HD).
DVDirect Express DVD writer
Saving images on a DVD disc
with high definition image
quality (HD).
Built-in USB cable of
the DVDirect Express
DVD writer other than
DVDirect Express
Saving images on a DVD disc
with high definition image
quality (HD) or with standard
definition image quality (STD).
Built-in USB Cable
Hard disk recorder, etc.
Saving images on a DVD disc
with standard definition image
quality (STD).
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
Movies that are recorded with standard definition image quality (STD)
Use the A/V connecting cable to connect the camcorder to an external device in which images
are saved.
Notes
The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.
Discs with high definition image quality (HD) images recorded should not be used in DVD players/
recorders. Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/
recorders may fail to eject the disc.
Delete the demonstration movie when copying or creating discs. If it is not deleted, the camcorder may
not operate correctly. However, you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it.
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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.
DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD)
Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
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.
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Saving images on an
external media device
Notes
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.
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., format the external media device
using the camcorder before use. The format
screen appears when an external media device
is connected to your camcorder. Make sure that
important data has not previously been saved
on the external media device before you format
it using the camcorder.
Operation is not assured with every device
satisfying requirements for operating.
For details on available external media devices,
go to the Sony support website in your
country/region.
Notes
For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor
Cable VMC-UAM1 (sold separately).
The USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM1 may not
be available in some countries/regions.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 16).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the external media device.
Tips
You can import images saved on the external
media device to your computer by using the
supplied software “PMB.”
1
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder and
the wall outlet (wall socket).
Functions available after saving images
on an external media device
playback of images through the camcorder
(p. 65)
importing images to “PMB”
2
3
If the external medium device
has the AC power cable, connect
it to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Devices that cannot be used as an
external media device
You cannot use the following devices as an
external media device.
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive
media devices connected via a USB hub
media devices with built-in USB hub
card reader
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable
to the external media device.
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5
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable
to the (USB) jack of your
camcorder.
6
After operation is completed,
touch
on the camcorder
screen.
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,
When connecting an external media
device
The images saved in the external media
device are displayed on the LCD screen.
Images saved on the connected external
media device appear on the LCD screen.
When an external media device is
connected, the USB icon will appear on the
Event View screen, etc.
touch
.
USB Adaptor
Cable
VMC-UAM1
(sold separately)
You can make menu settings of the external
media device such as deleting images.
Touch
You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable for
this type of connection.
(MENU) [Edit/Copy] on
Event View.
Connect the external media
device to the camcorder and
touch [Copy.] on the camcorder
screen.
To disconnect the external media
device
Touch
while the camcorder is in
the playback standby mode ([Event
View] or Event Index is displayed) of the
external media device.
Movies and photos that are stored on
one of the camcorder’s recording media
selected in [Media Select], and that
have not yet been saved on external
media device can be saved on the
Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.
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.
connected media device at this time.
This operation is available only when there
are newly recorded images.
High definition image quality (HD) movies:
Max. 3,999
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Standard definition image quality (STD)
movies: Max. 9,999
Photos: Max. 40,000
Press and hold the image down on the
LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
The number of scenes may be smaller
depending on the type of images recorded.
If you select [All In Event], select the event
to copy with
/
. You cannot
select multiple events.
Saving desired movies and photos
Touch
You can save desired images in the
camcorder to the external media device.
on the camcorder screen.
Connect the camcorder to the
external media device and touch
[Play without copying.].
Playing back images in the external
media device on the camcorder
Event View of the external medium is
displayed.
Connect the camcorder to the
external media device and touch
[Play without copying.].
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Copy] .
Event View of the external media device
is displayed.
Follow the instructions that
appear on the screen to select
the recording media, image
selection methods and type of
the image.
Select the image you want to
view and play back the image
(p. 29).
You can also view images on a TV
connected to your camcorder (p. 33).
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].
You cannot copy images from an
external media device to the internal
recording medium on the camcorder.
When you selected [Multiple
Images], touch the image to be
saved.
appears.
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Creating a disc with
the DVD writer,
DVDirect Express
To perform [Direct Copy] manually
You can perform [Direct Copy] manually
while the camcorder is connected to an
external media device.
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.
Touch
(MENU) [Edit/Copy]
[Direct Copy] on the [Event View]
screen of the external media device.
Touch [Copy images that have not been
copied.].
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 16).
Touch
.
DVDirect Express is referred to as “DVD
writer” in this section.
Notes
If your camcorder does not recognize the
external media device, try the following
operations.
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your
camcorder.
If the external media device has the AC power
cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
Discs that can be used
12 cm DVD-R
12 cm DVD+R
The device does not support two-layered
discs.
1
2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket)
(p. 16).
Turn on your camcorder, and
connect the DVD writer to the
(USB) jack of your camcorder with
the USB cable of the DVD writer.
You cannot use the Built-in USB Cable
for this type of connection.
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4
Insert an unused disc into the
DVD writer, and close the disc
tray.
6
Touch
USB cable.
, then disconnect the
Tips
Press
(DISC BURN) on the DVD
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.
writer.
Movies that are stored on one of the
camcorder’s recording media selected in
[Media Select], and that have not yet been
saved on any discs can be saved on the disc
at this time.
When there are unsaved high definition
(HD) and standard definition (STD)
image quality movies, they will be saved
on individual discs according to the image
quality.
If the files you want to copy do not fit
onto one disc, replace the disc in the DVD
writer with an unused one and repeat the
operation.
Performing [DISC BURN OPTION]
Perform this operation in the following
cases:
When copying a desired image
When creating multiple copies of the same
disc
Connect the camcorder to the
DVD writer and touch [DISC
BURN OPTION].
5
After the operation is completed,
touch
(the
tray opens) remove the
Select the recording media
containing the movie(s) you want
to save and touch [Next].
disc touch
on the
camcorder screen.
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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.
Touch the movie you want to
burn on the disc.
appears.
Remaining Disc capacity
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.
Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so
that you can confirm the image. Touch
to return to the previous screen.
Playing back a disc on the DVD
writer
Touch
camcorder screen.
on the
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket)
(p. 16).
To create another disc of the same
contents, insert a new disc and touch
[CREATE SAME DISC].
After the operation is completed,
Turn on your camcorder, and
connect the DVD writer to the
(USB) jack of your camcorder with
the USB cable of the DVD writer.
touch [Exit.]
on the
camcorder screen.
Disconnect the USB cable from
your camcorder.
Notes
Do not do any of the following when creating
a disc.
Turn off the camcorder
You can play back movies on the TV
screen by connecting the camcorder to a
TV (p. 33).
Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor
Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock
or vibration
Eject the memory card from the camcorder
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Creating a high
definition image
quality (HD) disc with a
DVD writer, etc., other
than DVDirect Express
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.
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 16).
After the operation is completed,
touch
on the camcorder
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some
countries/regions.
Always maintain the firmware of the Sony
DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version.
For details, see the following website.
http://sony.storagesupport.com/
screen and remove the disc when
the tray is open.
Touch
and disconnect the
USB cable.
1
2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket)
(p. 16).
Turn on your camcorder, and
connect a DVD writer, etc. to your
camcorder with the Built-in USB
Cable.
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Creating a standard
definition image
quality (STD) disc with
a recorder, etc.
You can copy images played back on your
camcorder on a disc or video cassette,
by connecting your camcorder to a disc
recorder, a Sony DVD writer, etc., other
than DVDirect Express, with the A/V
connecting cable. Connect the device in
either way of or . Refer also to the
instruction manuals supplied with the
devices to be connected.
The [USB Select] screen appears on the
camcorder screen.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,
Notes
touch
(MENU) [Setup] [
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.
High definition image quality (HD) movies
will be copied with standard definition image
quality (STD).
(Connection)] [USB Connect].
3
4
Touch [USB Connect] on the
camcorder screen.
The displayed recording media differ
depending on the model.
Record movies on the connected
device.
For details, refer to the instruction
manuals supplied with the device to be
connected.
5
6
After the operation is completed,
touch
on the
camcorder screen.
Disconnect the USB cable.
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A/V Remote Connector
2
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).
Connect your camcorder to the input jacks
of the recording device.
Input
S VIDEO
3
4
Start playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied
with your recording device for details.
VIDEO
(Yellow)
(White)
AUDIO
(red)
When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
your camcorder.
(Yellow)
Signal flow
Notes
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Since copying is performed via analog data
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
You cannot copy images to recorders connected
with an HDMI cable.
To copy date/time information, camera data,
and coordinates (HDR-CX560V/CX700V),
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. Connect the white
and red plug (left/right audio) and the S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug
only, you will hear no sound. The yellow
plug (video) connection is not necessary.
touch
(Playback Settings)] [Data Code]
a desired setting
When the screen size of display devices (TV,
etc.) is 4:3, touch (MENU) [Setup]
[ (Connection)] [TV Type] [4:3]
(MENU) [Setup] [
.
.
When you connect a monaural device, connect
the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable
to the video input jack, and the white (left
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the
audio input jack on the device.
1
Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
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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.
Operating menus
Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items.
The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Touch the sub-category icon, and
the screen changes to other sub-category menus.
Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
Notes
You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.
Touch
to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.
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Menu lists
(Microphone)
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Wind Noise Reduct.
Audio Mode
Shooting Mode
Movie
Photo
Smth Slw REC
Golf Shot
Micref Level
(Shooting Assist)
Expanded Focus*1
Guide Frame
Camera/Mic
(Manual Settings)
White Balance
Spot Meter/Fcs
Spot Meter
Spot Focus
Display Setting
Zebra*1
Peaking*1
Audio Level Display
Exposure
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode
Focus
IRIS
Frame Rate
Shutter Speed
AE Shift
/
Setting
Wide Mode
x.v.Color
Image Size
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
(Camera Settings)
Scene Selection
Cinematone
Fader
Playback Function
Event View
Map View*2
Highlight Movie
Scenario
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot
SteadyShot
Digital Zoom
Conversion Lens
Auto Back Light
Dial Setting
NIGHTSHOT Light
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Setup
(Media Settings)
Media Select
Media Info
(Face)
Face Detection
Smile Shutter
Format
Smile Sensitivity
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
(Flash)
Flash
Flash Level
Red Eye Reduction
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Shooting Mode
(Items for selecting a shooting
mode)
(Playback Settings)
Data Code
The default settings are marked with .
Volume
Download Music
Empty Music
(Connection)
TV Type
Movie
You can record movies.
Component
Photo
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
USB Connect
USB Connect Setting
USB LUN Setting
Disc Burn
You can shoot photos.
Smth Slw REC (Smooth slow
rec)
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under the ordinary
shooting conditions, can be shot in smooth
moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds.
Press START/STOP on the [Smth Slw REC]
screen.
An about-3-second movie is recorded
as a 12-second-slow-motion movie.
[Recording…] disappears, when recording
is finished.
(General Settings)
Beep
LCD Brightness
Your Location*2
GPS Setting*2
REC Lamp
Remote Ctrl
A. Shut Off
Power On By LCD*3
Language Setting
Calibration
To change the timing at which the
camcorder starts recording
Battery Info
Demo Mode
Touch [
/
] to make the setting.
(Clock Settings)
Date & Time Setting
Date & Time
[
/
] (Timing)
Select the recording start point after
START/STOP is pressed. The default
setting is [3sec After].
Summer Time
Date & Time Format
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ *2
Auto Area ADJ*2
The point when START/STOP is pressed.
*1 HDR-CX700/CX700V
[3sec After]
*2 HDR-CX560V/CX700V
*3 HDR-CX560/CX560V
[3sec Before]
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Notes
* The camcorder sets the point when the loudest
sound in the past 1 second is detected, as the
sound of a club hitting the ball.
You cannot record sound.
Image quality is not as good as that of normal
recording.
Notes
The [
REC Mode] will be set to [Standard
If the camcorder cannot detect the sound
of a club hitting the ball, the camcorder
automatically sets the impact point at 0.5
second before the START/STOP button has
been pressed, and records a movie in the time
period between 1.5 seconds before the impact
point to 0.5 second after the impact point.
The size of photos becomes 1,920 1,080.
You cannot record sound.
] automatically
When the standard definition image quality
(STD) mode is selected, you cannot record
movies using [Smth Slw REC].
Golf Shot
Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into
frames which are then recorded as a
movie and photos. You can view a series
of movement when playing back, which is
convenient in cases such as checking golf
swing or tennis form.
Image quality is not as good as that of normal
recording.
The [
REC Mode] will be set to [Standard
] automatically.
You cannot record movies with [Golf Shot]
when you set the image quality to standard
definition image quality (STD).
Tips
To use the self-timer, touch [
/
]. With
[
/
] set to [On], press START/STOP to
start countdown of the timer. The point when
countdown reaches 0 is assumed as the moment
of impact and motion before and after 0 is
recorded.
On the [Golf Shot] screen, frame the
subject in the white frame in the center
of the screen, then press START/STOP
right after the subject has taken a swing.
When the sound of a club hitting the ball
is detected, the recording time period is
automatically adjusted according to at that
moment.
If camera shake is excessive, or there are moving
objects in the background during recording,
image analysis will not be performed effectively,
and images may contain noise as a result. It is
recommended that you record images under
stable conditions (for example, using a tripod).
Impact sound may be detected by the internal
microphone even when an external microphone
is attached.
The point
when you press
START/STOP
The sound of a club
hitting the ball*
The camcorder records images
in this 2 seconds period.
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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].
The default settings are marked with .
White Balance
You can adjust the color balance to the
recording environment.
Tips
If you have changed the battery pack while
[Auto] was selected, or taken your camcorder
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim
your camcorder at a nearby white object for
about 10 seconds for better color balance
adjustment.
When the white balance has been set with [One
Push], if the lighting conditions changed by
bringing your camcorder outdoors from inside
the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the
[One Push] procedure to readjust the white
balance.
Auto
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
Outdoor (
The white balance is appropriately adjusted
for the following recording conditions:
)
Outdoors
Night views, neon signs and fireworks
Sunrise or sunset
Spot Meter/Fcs (Spot meter/
focus)
Under daylight fluorescent lamps
Indoor ()
The white balance is appropriately adjusted
for the following recording conditions:
You can adjust the brightness and focus for
the selected subject simultaneously. This
function enables you to use [Spot Meter]
time.
Indoors
At party scenes or studios where the
lighting conditions change quickly
Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
One Push (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
Touch the subject of which you want to
adjust the brightness and focus.
To adjust the brightness and focus
automatically, touch [Auto].
Touch [
].
Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
Touch [
].
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Exposure
[Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to
[Manual].
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.
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.
Touch
/
to adjust the brightness.
To adjust the exposure automatically, touch
[Auto].
Tips
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 41).
Touch the subject of which you want to
adjust the exposure.
Focus
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [Auto].
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
Notes
[Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual].
Spot Focus
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.
Touch
(nearby subject)/
(distant
subject) to adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[Auto].
Notes
When you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears.
The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 31 1/2 in.) for
telephoto.
Touch the subject of which you want to
adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[Auto].
Notes
[Focus] is automatically set to [Manual].
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Tips
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
Shutter Speed
any closer, and appears when the focus
cannot be adjusted farther away.
You can shoot images with the Shutter
Speed priority mode. When you shoot a
moving subject at a higher shutter speed,
it appears as if frozen on the image. At a
lower shutter speed, the subject appears as
if it is flowing.
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.
The focal distance information (distance at
which the subject is focused on; used as a guide
if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult)
appears for a few seconds in the following cases.
(This information will not display correctly if a
conversion lens (sold separately) is being used.)
When the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual
Auto
Adjusts the shutter speed automatically.
Manual
Adjusts the shutter speed manually.
Tips
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 41).
When you set focus manually
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 41).
AE Shift
You can adjust the exposure manually.
Off
IRIS
Adjusts the exposure automatically.
You can shoot images with the IRIS priority
mode. If you adjust the IRIS, you can
sharpen the subject with its background
blurred or sharpen the whole image.
On (EV and adjusted number)
Adjusts the exposure manually.
Tips
You can adjust the automatic exposure level to
brighter or darker when [Exposure] is set to
[Auto].
Auto
Adjusts IRIS automatically.
Manual
Adjusts IRIS manually.
Touch
backlight is bright, or touch
is black or the light is dim.
if the subject is white or the
if the subject
Tips
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 41).
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 41).
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White Balance Shift
Sunrise&Sunset* (
)
Reproduces the atmosphere
of scenes such as sunsets or
sunrises.
You can adjust the white balance manually.
Off
Adjusts the white balance automatically.
Fireworks* (
)
Takes spectacular shots of
fireworks.
On ( 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. This setting also
prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or
metal mesh in windows
between the camcorder and
the subject.
Low Lux
Portrait (
)
You can record bright color images, even in
dim light.
Brings out the subject such
as people or flowers while
creating a soft background.
Off
The Low Lux function is not used.
Spotlight**(
)
On ( )
Prevents people’s faces from
appearing excessively white
when subjects are lit by
strong light.
The Low Lux function is used.
Scene Selection
Beach** (
)
You can record images effectively in various
situations.
Takes the vivid blue of the
ocean or a lake.
Snow** (
Takes bright pictures of a
white landscape.
)
Auto
Records images in average image quality
without the [Scene Selection] function.
Twilight * (
)
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
Maintains the darkening
atmosphere of the distant
surroundings in twilight
scenes.
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
Notes
Twilight Portrait (
)
Even if you set [Twilight Portrait], the setting
changes to [Auto] in movie recording mode.
If you set [Scene Selection], [White Balance],
[IRIS] and [Shutter Speed] settings are canceled.
Enables to take photos of
people and background
using a flash.
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Tips
Cinematone
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.
The camcorder automatically adjusts
the color of the movie to resemble the
atmosphere of film camera images when
recording a movie.
Self-Timer
Off
Does not use the Cinematone function.
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A
photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.
On
Uses the Cinematone function.
Off
Cancels the self-timer.
On (
)
Notes
When you switch the [
function on or off, the image will be paused
temporarily.
Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the
recording, touch [Reset].
Cinematone]
Tips
You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on
the Wireless Remote Commander (p. 124).
Fader
You can record a transition with the
following effects adding to the interval
between scenes.
Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode.
Tele Macro
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
Off
Does not use an effect.
Off
White Fader
Fades in/out with the white effect.
Out
Cancels Tele Macro. (Tele Macro is also
canceled when you move the zoom lever to
the W side.)
In
In
On (
)
(telephoto) side automatically and allows
recording subjects at close range down to
about 32 cm (12 5/8 in.).
Black Fader
Fades in/out with the black effect.
Out
To cancel the fader before starting the
operation, touch [Off].
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Notes
Digital Zoom
When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
it is hard to focus automatically.
You can select the maximum zoom level.
Note that the image quality decreases when
you use the digital zoom.
SteadyShot
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when
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.
Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing
wide-angle recording under relatively stable
recording conditions.
On
Up to 120× zoom is performed digitally.
Off (
)
Note
The SteadyShot function is not used.
You can magnify images up to 10 times using
optical zooming, unless [
to [Active].
SteadyShot] is set
Notes
If you change the setting of [
SteadyShot],
the imaging field will also change accordingly.
You can magnify images up to 10 times using
Conversion Lens
optical zooming, unless [
to [Active].
SteadyShot] is set
When using a conversion lens (sold
separately), use this function to record
using the optimum compensation for
camera shake and focus for the lens.
SteadyShot
Off
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
image becomes natural.
Select this when you do not use a conversion
lens.
Wide Conversion (
Select this when you use a wide-conversion
lens.
)
On
The SteadyShot function is used.
Tele Conversion (
Select this when you use a tele-conversion
lens.
)
Off (
)
The SteadyShot function is not used.
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Note
Face Detection
The built-in flash is not flashed when
Conversion] or [Tele Conversion]. You cannot
set [Flash] either.
You can set the camcorder to detect a
face automatically. Furthermore, you can
select which faces (children or adults) the
camcorder detects with priority.
Auto Back Light
It adjusts the focus/color/exposure
automatically for the face of the selected
subject. Also, it adjusts the image quality
of face parts more finely, in the case of the
high definition image quality (HD) movies.
Your camcorder adjusts the exposure for
backlit subjects automatically.
On
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects
automatically.
Auto
Detects faces without distinction between
adults and children.
Off
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects.
Child Priority
Gives faces of children priority.
Dial Setting
Adult Priority
Gives faces of adults priority.
You can select an item you want to set to
the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 41.
Off (
)
Does not detect faces.
NIGHTSHOT Light
Notes
Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
[Face Detection] may not function properly
depending on recording conditions. Set [Face
Detection] to [Off] in this case.
you can record clearer images by activating
[NIGHTSHOT Light], which emits infrared
light (invisible).
On
Emits infrared light.
Tips
For better face detection performance, shoot the
subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
or mask
The subject(s) faces directly towards the
camera
If you select a subject which has priority by
touching the frame that has appeared around
the subject’s face, a double-lined frame will
appear and that face has priority.
Off
Does not emit infrared light.
Notes
your fingers or other objects.
Remove the lens hood (supplied) before
using [NIGHTSHOT Light], because the lens
hood may prevent the infrared function from
working properly (HDR-CX700/CX700V).
Remove the conversion lens (sold separately).
The maximum shooting distance using
[NIGHTSHOT Light] is about 3 m (10 feet).
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Auto
Smile Shutter
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile.
On ( )
Dual Capture
Always uses the flash regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
Only during movie recording, the shutter is
released automatically, when the camcorder
detects a smile.
Off (
)
Records without flash.
Always On
The shutter is released when the camcorder
detects a smile whenever the camcorder is in
recording mode.
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.
while charging the flash, and remains lit when
the battery charge is complete.
If you use the flash in bright places such as
when shooting a backlit subject, the flash may
not be effective.
than [Off], the built-in flash does not flash,and
also you cannot set [Flash].
Off (
)
Smiles are not detected, so photos are not
recorded automatically.
Notes
Smiles may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of your camcorder.
Smile Sensitivity
Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using
the Smile Shutter function.
The flash does not flash in movie recording
mode.
A shadow may be produced on photos if you
use the flash when you take photos with the
conversion lens (sold separately) attached.
Slight Smile
Detects even a slight smile.
Normal Smile
Detects a normal smile.
Big Smile
Detects a big smile.
Flash Level
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.
Flash
You can select the flash setting when you
record photos using the built-in flash, or
an external flash (sold separately) that is
compatible with your camcorder.
High (
)
Makes the flash level higher.
Normal ( )
Low (
)
Makes the flash level lower.
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Red Eye Reduction
Wind Noise Reduct.
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.
When you set [Red Eye Reduction] to
[On], then set [Flash] to [Auto] or [On],
appears. You can prevent redeye by
activating the pre-flash before the flash
flashes.
You can record a movie with less wind
noise by cutting the low-frequency sound
input from the built-in microphone.
Off
Disables wind noise reduction.
On (
)
Enables wind noise reduction.
Notes
On (
)
If you turn the [Wind Noise Reduct.] function
to [On], the [Blt-in Zoom Mic] function turns
off automatically.
Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye.
Off
Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent
redeye.
Audio Mode
You can change the recording sound
format.
Notes
The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
5.1ch Surround (
)
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
The redeye function does not work with
automatic recording by [Smile Shutter].
2ch Stereo (
Records sound in 2ch stereo.
)
Blt-in Zoom Mic
Micref Level (Microphone
reference level)
You can record a movie with vivid sound
appropriate to the zoom position.
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Off
The microphone does not record sound
following zooming in or out.
Normal
Records various ambient sounds, converting
them into the appropriate level.
On (
)
The microphone records sound following
zooming in or out.
Low (
)
Records ambient sound faithfully. Select
[Low] when you want to record an exciting
and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
(This setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.)
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Expanded Focus (HDR-CX700/
CX700V)
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
Always displays. The rec & zoom buttons on
the LCD screen is not displayed.
On
Magnify images.
Tips
Notes
The icons or indicators are displayed in the
following cases.
Even though the image has been magnified
on the camcorder, the recorded image is not
magnified.
The image that is output to an external device is
not magnified.
When you turn on your camcorder.
The LCD screen is touched (Except rec &
zoom buttons on LCD screen).
When you switch your camcorder to the
movie recording, photo recording, or
playback mode.
Guide Frame
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical.
The frame is not recorded.
Zebra (HDR-CX700/CX700V)
You can display a zebra pattern as a guide
for adjusting brightness. The zebra pattern
will not be recorded with the image.
Off
Does not display the guide frame.
Off
On
Does not display the zebra pattern.
Displays the guide frame.
70
Displays the zebra pattern over the part of
an image that exceeds the brightness level of
about 70 IRE.
100
Displays the zebra pattern over the part of
an image that exceeds the brightness level of
about 100 IRE.
Tips
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the
display area of a TV which is not compatible
with full pixel display.
Note
With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of
100 IRE, the image may become overexposed.
When recording with the viewfinder, the
outer frame of [Guide Frame] is not displayed
(HDR-CX700/CX700V).
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Tips
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 (%).
When [Audio Mode] is set to [2ch Stereo], the 2
(left and right) audio level meters on the upper
level move.
Peaking (HDR-CX700/CX700V)
You can display an image on the screen
with its outlines enhanced. This function
helps you to adjust the focus. You can select
peaking color. The enhanced outlines will
not be recorded on the image.
Off
Does not display the enhanced outlines.
White
Displays the enhanced outlines in white.
Red
Displays the enhanced outlines in red.
Yellow
Displays the enhanced outlines in yellow.
Notes
The enhanced outlines may not appear in a
dark location.
Audio Level Display
You can select whether or not to display the
audio level meter.
On
Displays the audio level meter.
Off
Does not display the audio level meter.
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Image Quality/Size
(Items for setting up image
quality or size)
Tips
Frame rate means the number of images that
are updated in a certain period of time.
The default settings are marked with .
/
Setting
REC Mode
See page 37.
See page 37.
Wide Mode
Frame Rate
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.
You can select the frame rate to be used to
record high definition image quality (HD)
movies. Using [60i] is recommended for
standard recording. Set [
first, before setting [
Frame Rate]
REC Mode] (p. 37).
16:9 WIDE
60i
Records movies to the full screen on a 16:9
(wide) TV screen.
For ordinary recording, this frame rate is
recommended.
4:3 (
)
60p
Records movies to the full screen on a 4:3
TV screen.
You can record movies with a volume of
data twice that of 60i with this setting, and
this will allow you to enjoy clear images.
When you play a movie recorded with
this setting on a TV, the TV has to be
compatible with 60p movie playback. If
the TV is not compatible with 60p movie
playback, the movie will be output as a 60i
movie.
Notes
Set [TV Type] correctly according to the TV
connected for playback (p. 92).
x.v.Color
24p
You can capture wider range of colors.
Various colors such as the brilliant color of
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can
be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the
instruction manuals of the TV.
You can record movies which provide an
atmosphere closer to that of film images
with this setting. When you play a movie
recorded with this setting on a TV, the
TV has to be compatible with 24p movie
playback. If the TV is not compatible with
24p movie playback, the movie will be
output as a 60i movie.
Off
Records in ordinary color range.
On (
)
Notes
Records in x.v.Color.
The media that the recorded images can be
saved on will depend on the recording mode
that has been set during recording. For details,
see page 38.
Notes
Set [
x.v.Color] to [On] when the recorded
movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-
compliant TV.
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Playback Function
(Items for playback)
If the movie recorded with this function [On] is
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
Event View
[
x.v.Color] cannot be set to [On]:
When the image quality is set to the standard
definition image quality (STD)
See page 29.
While recording a movie
Map View (HDR-CX560V/
CX700V)
When [
Cinematone] is set to [On].
Image Size
See page 48.
You can select a size for the photos you are
going to shot.
Highlight Movie
See page 42.
12.3M (
)
Records photos with the highest quality at the
16:9 (wide) ratio (4,672 × 2,628).
Scenario
9.2M (
)
See page 44.
Records photos with high quality (3,504 ×
2,628).
3.3M (
)
Records photos clearly (2,112 × 1,584).
VGA(0.3M) (
)
Allows the maximum number of photos to be
recorded (640 × 480).
Notes
The selected image size is effective when the
(Photo) lamp is lit.
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Setup
(Other setup items)
Edit/Copy
(Items for editing)
The default settings are marked with .
Delete
Media Select
See page 50.
See page 21.
Protect
Media Info
See page 51.
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.
Copy
See page 52.
Direct Copy
To turn off the display
See page 66.
Touch
.
Notes
Since there is a management file area, the
used space is not displayed as 0 % even if you
perform [Format] (p. 89).
Tips
The camcorder can display the information of
the medium selected on [Media Select] (p. 21).
Change the medium setting if necessary.
Format
Formatting deletes all the movies and
photos to recover recordable free space.
Select the recording media to be formatted,
touch
.
Notes
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 16).
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
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camcorder, disconnect the AC Adaptor, or eject
the memory card from your camcorder. (The
access lamp is lit or flashing while formatting
memory card.)
Repair Img. DB F.
See page 103, 107.
File Number
To prevent data on the internal
recording media from being recovered
You can select the way to assign file number
of photos.
[Empty] allows you to write unintelligible
data onto the internal recording media of
the camcorder. In this way it may become
more difficult to recover any original
data. When you dispose of or transfer the
camcorder, it is recommended that you
perform [Empty].
Series
Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence.
The file number becomes larger each time
you record a photo.
Even if the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned in
sequence.
When the internal recording media is
selected on the [Format] screen, touch
[Empty].
Reset
Assigns file numbers in sequence, following
the largest file number existing on the
recording medium.
When the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned for
each memory card.
Data Code
Notes
During playback, your camcorder displays
the information (Date/Time, Camera Data,
Coordinates*) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket). You cannot perform [Empty] unless
you connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
To avoid the loss of important images, they
should be saved on a computer or other devices
before performing [Empty].
Off
Data code is not displayed.
Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the
operation.
While deleting data, do not apply any vibrations
or shocks to your camcorder.
Date/Time
Displays the date and time.
Camera Data
Displays camera setting data.
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.
Coordinates*
Displays coordinates.
* HDR-CX560V/CX700V
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Date/Time
Coordinates (HDR-CX560V/CX700V)
Date
Time
Latitude
Longitude
Tips
Camera Data
Movie
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] (HDR-
CX560V/CX700V) [Off] (no indication).
Depending on the recording media condition,
bars [--:--:--] appear.
Photo
Volume
You can adjust the volume of playback
sound by touching
/
.
Download Music
SteadyShot off
White Balance
Shutter Speed
IRIS (Aperture value)
Gain
Brightness
Exposure
See page 44.
You can transfer music files from audio
CDs or MP3 files to your camcorder by
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
Empty Music
Flash
See page 44.
You can delete all music files stored on the
camcorder.
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TV Type
Component
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.
Select [Component] when connecting your
camcorder to a TV with the component
input jack.
480i
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.
1080i/480i
Select this when connecting your
camcorder to a TV that has the component
input jack and is capable of displaying the
1080i signal.
Movies and photos Movies and photos
recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode
(wide) mode
1080p/480i
Select this when connecting your
camcorder to a TV that has the component
input jack and is capable of displaying the
1080p signal.
4:3
Select this to view your movies and photos on
a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and
photos are played back as shown below.
HDMI Resolution
Select the output image resolution when
connecting your camcorder to a TV with an
HDMI cable (sold separately).
Movies and photos Movies and photos
recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode
(wide) mode
Auto
Normal setting (outputs the signal according
to the TV automatically).
1080p/480p
Outputs high definition image quality (HD)
movies with a 1080p signal and standard
image quality (STD) movies with a 480p
signal.
Notes
Horizontal to vertical ratio of high definition
image quality (HD) movies is 16:9.
1080i/480i
Outputs high definition image quality (HD)
movies with a 1080i signal and standard
image quality (STD) movies with a 480i
signal.
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720p/480p
USB Connect Setting
Outputs high definition image quality (HD)
movies with a 720p signal and standard image
quality (STD) movies with a 480p signal.
You can set the USB transfer mode for
connecting the camcorder to a computer or
other USB device.
480p
Outputs the 480p signal.
Auto
The camcorder automatically selects the USB
transfer mode depending on the connected
device.
480i
Outputs the 480i signal.
Mass Storage
This is a USB transfer mode compatible to
many types of USB devices.
Notes
When [
Frame Rate] is set to [60p] and
[HDMI Resolution] is set to [720p/480p] or
[480p], HDMI signals cannot be output during
recording.
MTP
This is a USB transfer mode compatible with
certain types of computers.
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for
HDMI)
Notes
When you connect the camcorder to other
devices using the [MTP] mode, movies that
have been recorded with the same image quality
as the one currently selected (selected with
When connecting your camcorder to a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with a
HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play
back movies on your camcorder by aiming
the TV’s Remote Commander at the TV
(p. 35).
the [
/
Setting] menu) can only be
displayed on the connected device.
When the camcorder is connected to an
external device in the [MTP] mode, movie
files will be displayed with the recorded
date, however, some information, such as
area information, included in the movie files
cannot be displayed on the connected device.
To import images from the camcorder to your
computer, use the supplied “PMB” software.
If the “Device Stage*” window does not open
when you connect the camcorder to a computer
equipped with Windows 7, set [USB Connect
Setting] to [Auto].
On
Operates your camcorder using the TV’s
Remote Commander.
Off
Does not operate your camcorder using the
TV’s Remote Commander.
USB Connect
* “Device Stage” is a menu of Windows 7, that is
used to manage devices (camcorder, camera,
etc.) that are connected to the computer.
Select this item when [USB Select] does not
appear on the LCD screen by connecting
the camcorder to a computer with the
Built-in USB Cable.
See page 70.
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USB LUN Setting
Your Location (HDR-CX560V/
CX700V)
Improves compatibility with external
devices by limiting the functions of the USB
connection.
See page 49.
GPS Setting (HDR-CX560V/
CX700V)
Multi
Use this setting for ordinary operations.
Single
You can select whether the camcorder
receives or does not receive GPS signals
(p. 47).
Try this setting only if you cannot connect to
an external device.
On
Notes
Receives GPS signals.
When you use “PMB Portable” to upload
images to a service on the Internet, make sure
to set [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi].
Off
Does not receive GPS signals.
Disc Burn
Notes
If you set [GPS Setting] to [Off], the location
information that has previously been recorded
will be invalid. The location information will
not be recorded until triangulating is finished
successfully after you switch the [GPS Setting]
to [On].
See page 57.
Beep
On
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
REC Lamp (Recording lamp)
Off
You can make the camera recording lamp
on the front of your camcorder not to turn
on.
Cancels the melody.
LCD Brightness
On
The camera recording lamp lights up.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
Off
The camera recording lamp does not light up.
Normal
Normal setting (normal brightness).
Bright
Select this when the LCD screen is not bright
enough.
Tips
This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
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Off
Remote Ctrl (Remote control)
Does not turn the power on or off by opening
or closing the LCD screen panel.
On
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
Tips
Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot find
your native tongue among the options.
Select [Off] when you want to prevent your
camcorder from responding to a command sent
by another remote control unit.
Calibration
A. Shut Off (Auto shut off)
See page 117.
You can set your camcorder to turn off
automatically when you do not operate
your camcorder for more than about 5
minutes.
Battery Info
You can check the estimated remaining
capacity of the battery.
On
The camcorder turns off automatically.
HDR-CX560/CX560V
Off
The camcorder does not turn off
automatically.
Notes
When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet (wall socket), the camcorder does not
turn off automatically.
HDR-CX700/CX700V
Power On By LCD (HDR-
CX560/CX560V)
You can set the power of the camcorder to
turn on or off by opening or closing the
LCD screen panel.
To close the battery information screen
On
Touch
.
Turns the power on or off by opening or
closing the LCD screen panel.
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Demo Mode
Date & Time Setting
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.
Date & Time
See page 18.
Daylight Savings/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
Does not set the summertime.
The demonstration does not appear.
On
Sets the summertime.
Notes
In the default setting, the demonstration
movie is in the Event Index. If you delete the
demonstration movie, you cannot recover it.
A movie you have recorded will be registered as
the demonstration movie if it satisfies all of the
following conditions.
Date & Time Format
You can select one from 4 types of date and
time format.
Area Setting
The movie is protected
The movie is the first one displayed on the
Event Index screen
The movie is saved on the internal recording
media
The movie is recorded with high definition
image quality (HD)
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock. Select your local area
when using the camcorder in other time
zones. Refer to the world time difference
information on page 110.
Tips
HDR-CX560/CX700
When you set this item to [On] and touch
, the demonstration starts playing.
If you make one of the following operations, the
demonstration will be suspended. (It appears
again if no operation is performed for about 10
minutes.)
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
Touching the screen during the
demonstration
Home
Select this item when you are going to use
the camcorder in the area where you are
living.
Destination (
)
Select this item when you want to use
the camcorder with the area setting set to
another place.
Turning on the
(Photo) lamp
Pressing
Pressing MODE
(View Images)
Tips
If you visit a certain place often and want to
use the camcorder with the area setting set to
that place, it is useful if you set the place to
[Destination].
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HDR-CX560V/CX700V
You can set the area.
Auto Area ADJ (Auto area
adjustment) (HDR-CX560V/
CX700V)
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-CX560V/
CX700V)
On
Compensates for time differences
automatically.
Off
The camcorder can maintain accurate
time automatically by acquiring time
information from the GPS system.
Does not compensates for time differences
automatically.
On
Notes
Maintains accurate time automatically.
You must set the date and time on your
camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 18).
There may be discrepancies of a few seconds
even if [Auto Area ADJ] is activated.
The camcorder may not compensate for the
time difference automatically, depending on the
country/region selected for your camcorder. In
this case, set [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off].
Off
Does not maintain accurate time using the
GPS system.
Notes
You must set the date and time on your
camcorder before using your camcorder (p. 18).
There may be discrepancies of a few seconds
even if [Auto Clock ADJ ] is activated.
This function automatically adjusts the clock
when the camcorder receives GPS signals and
finishes triangulating successfully while the
power is on. Once the clock is adjusted, it will
not be adjusted until the next time you turn the
camcorder on again.
The clock may not be adjusted to the correct
time automatically using the GPS system,
depending on the country/region selected for
your camcorder. In this case, set [Auto Clock
ADJ ] to [Off].
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, follow the steps below.
inspect your camcorder.
Overall operations/Wireless
Remote Commander
Disconnect the power source, attach
the power source again after about 1
minute, and turn the camcorder on.
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to the
camcorder (p. 14).
The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall
socket) (p. 14).
object, and turn the camcorder on.
If you press RESET, all settings,
including the clock setting, are reset.
The camcorder does not operate even
when the power is set to on.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to
be ready to shoot after the power is turned on.
This is not a malfunction.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
If the functions still do not work, press RESET
RESET, all settings, including the clock setting,
are reset.)
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. Leave your camcorder with the
power of your camcorder on. Turn off your
camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave
the camcorder there for a while, then turn on
your camcorder.
authorized Sony service facility.
Your camcorder may be required to initialize
or change the current internal memory of your
camcorder, depending on the problem. In the
event of this, the data stored on the internal
memory will be deleted. Be sure to save the
data on the internal memory on other media
(backup) before sending your camcorder for
repair. We will not compensate you for any loss
of internal memory data.
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
LCD screen/viewfinder (HDR-CX700/
Playing back images stored on memory card on
The menu settings have been changed
automatically.
While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu
settings related to image quality will be
changed automatically.
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The following menu items return to the
default settings when you switch between
movie recording and photo recording and
playback modes.
Remove any obstructions between the
Wireless Remote Commander and the remote
sensor.
Point the remote sensor away from strong light
sources such as direct sunlight or overhead
lighting. Otherwise, the Wireless Remote
Commander may not function properly.
[
Fader]
[
Self-Timer]
[Tele Macro]
Your camcorder gets warm.
Another DVD device malfunctions when
you use the supplied Wireless Remote
Commander.
Your camcorder may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
Select a commander mode other than DVD 2
for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of
your DVD device with black paper.
A rattling noise can be heard when you
shake the camcorder.
If no noise is heard when the camcorder is
turned on and is in the movie/photo recording
mode, the noise is produced by the movement
of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction.
Batteries/power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
Intelligent Auto is canceled.
Use the AC Adaptor.
In the default setting, when about 5 minutes
have elapsed while you do not operate your
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically
turned off (A. Shut Off). Change the setting
again.
The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you
change the following settings:
[Smth Slw REC]
[Golf Shot]
[White Balance]
[Spot Meter/Fcs]
[Spot Meter]
[Spot Focus]
[Exposure]
[Focus]
[Low Lux]
[Scene Selection]
[ Cinematone]
[Tele Macro]
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp does
not light while the battery pack is being
charged.
Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
correctly (p. 14).
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
[
[
SteadyShot]
SteadyShot]
[Auto Back Light]
[Face Detection]
The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes
while the battery pack is being charged.
The supplied Wireless Remote
Commander does not function.
If the temperature of the battery pack is too
high or too low, you may not be able to charge
it (p. 114).
Insert a battery into the battery holder with
the +/– polarities correctly matching the
+/– marks (p. 125).
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Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
The buttons on the touch panel quickly
disappear.
There are dots in the shape of a grid on
the screen.
The remaining battery time indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
These points are a normal result of the
manufacturing process of the screen and do
not affect the recording in any way.
The ambient temperature is too high or too
low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 115).
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
The image in the viewfinder is not clear
(HDR-CX700/CX700V).
Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever
until the image appears clearly (p. 27).
The image in the viewfinder has
disappeared (HDR-CX700/CX700V).
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The ambient temperature is too high or low.
This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 115).
Close the LCD panel. Even if the viewfinder
is pulled out, no image is displayed in the
viewfinder when the LCD panel is open
(p. 20).
Memory card
LCD screen/viewfinder (HDR-
CX700/CX700V)
Operations using the memory card
cannot be performed.
If you use the memory card formatted on a
computer, format it again on your camcorder
(p. 89).
Menu items are grayed out.
You cannot select grayed items in the current
recording/playback situation.
There are some functions you cannot activate
simultaneously.
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 buttons do not appear on the touch
panel.
Touch the LCD screen lightly.
Press DISPLAY on the Wireless Remote
Commander (p. 124).
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).
The buttons on the touch panel do not
work correctly or do not work at all.
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Recording
The imaging field looks different.
The imaging field may look different
depending on the condition of your
camcorder. This is not a malfunction.
Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 100).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not
record images.
The flash does not work.
The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE
You cannot record with the built-in flash
while:
to turn on the
(p. 25).
(Movie) or (Photo) lamp
the
[Conversion Lens] is set to other than [Off]
Even if auto flash or (Auto redeye
(movie) lamp is on
Your camcorder is recording the image you
have just shot on the recording media. You
cannot make new recording during this
period.
The recording media is full. Delete
unnecessary images (p. 50).
Total number of movie scenes or photos
exceeds the recordable capacity of your
camcorder. Delete unnecessary images (p. 50).
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.
reduction) is selected, you cannot use the
flash with:
NightShot
manually-set [IRIS] or [Shutter Speed] (when
either one of them has been assigned to the
MANUAL dial)
[Spot Meter/Fcs]
[Spot Meter]
[Manual] in [Exposure]
[Twilight ], [Sunrise&Sunset], [Fireworks],
[Landscape], [Spotlight], [Beach] or [Snow]
in [Scene Selection]
The actual recording time for movies is
less than the expected recording time of
the recording media.
Photos cannot be recorded.
You cannot record photos together with:
[Smth Slw REC]
[Golf Shot]
Depending on the recording conditions, the
time available for recording may be shorter,
for example when recording a fast moving
object, etc.
[
Fader]
The camcorder cannot shoot photos while it
is in the movie recording mode, depending
The camcorder stops operating.
on the [
selected.
REC Mode] or [
Frame Rate]
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.
The access lamp remains lit or flashing
even if recording was stopped.
Your camcorder is recording the scene you
have just shot on the memory card.
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There is a time difference between the
point when START/STOP is pressed and
the point that the recording movie is
started or stopped actually.
The screen image is bright, and the
subject does not appear on the screen.
Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot
function (p. 82).
On your camcorder, there may be a slight
time difference between the point where you
press START/STOP and the actual point that
recording movie starts/stops. This is not a
malfunction.
Horizontal stripes appear on the images.
This occurs when recording images under a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction.
The horizontal to vertical ratio of the
movie (16:9 (wide)/4:3) cannot be
changed.
Black bands appear when you record a TV
screen or computer screen.
Set [
SteadyShot] to an option except for
The horizontal to vertical ratio of high
definition image quality (HD) movies is 16:9
(wide).
[Active] (p. 81).
[LCD Brightness ] cannot be adjusted.
You cannot adjust [LCD Brightness ] when:
The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder
with the LCD screen facing out.
The auto focus does not function.
The recording conditions are not suitable for
auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 77).
The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor.
Sound is not recorded correctly.
SteadyShot does not function.
If you disconnect an external microphone, etc.
during recording movies, sound may not be
recorded correctly.
Connect the microphone again in the same
way as when you start recording movies.
Set [
[
Even if [
SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard],
SteadyShot] to [On] (p. 81).
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or
SteadyShot] to [On], your
[Standard], [
camcorder may not be able to compensate for
excessive vibrations.
Playback
The subjects passing by the screen very
fast appear crooked.
Images cannot be played back.
This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the way
the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out
image signals, the subjects passing by the lens
rapidly might appear crooked depending on
the recording conditions.
Select the type of recording media you want to
play back (p. 21).
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.
The color of the image is not correctly
displayed.
Press NIGHTSHOT to cancel the NightShot
function (p. 82).
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This happens when sound recorded in 5.1ch
surround is converted to 2ch (normal stereo
sound) by a computer or other device. 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.
Record sound with [Audio Mode] set to [2ch
Stereo] (p. 84).
is indicated on a thumbnail.
The demonstration movies cannot be
played.
This may appear on an image recorded on
other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery
pack while the recording media icon at the top
right corner of the screen flashes, or before
the access lamp is turned off after recording.
Select the internal recording media for the
recording media, and the high definition
image quality (HD).
The demonstration movie was deleted.
This may damage your image data and
displayed.
is
A movie is played back automatically.
Movies play automatically as a demonstration
movie when the filmed movie fulfills a certain
not a malfunction.
is indicated on a thumbnail.
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)]
[Repair Img. DB F.] the recording
medium. If it still appears, delete the image
Playing back images stored on
memory card on other devices
with
(p. 50).
Images cannot be played back or the
memory card is not recognized.
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard
during playback.
The playback device does not support playing
back memory cards (p. 4).
When you record sound with [Micref Level]
be difficult to hear.
Sounds cannot be recorded while shooting
with [Smth Slw REC] or [Golf Shot].
Editing movies/photos on your
camcorder
Unable to edit.
Left and right sound will be heard
unbalanced when playing back movies on
computers or other devices.
Unable to edit because of the condition of the
image.
Change the sound conversion type (downmix
type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
your playback device for details.
A movie cannot be divided.
A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
A protected movie cannot be divided.
Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc
using the supplied software “PMB.”
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A photo cannot be captured from a
movie.
Black bands appear at the top and bottom
of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
The recording media where you want to save
photos is full.
This happens when viewing an image recorded
in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV. This is
not a malfunction.
Playback on the TV
The images being played back do not
appear on the LCD screen when you
connect the camcorder to a TV and play
back images.
Neither image nor sound is played on the
connected TV.
When you are using the component A/V
cable, set [Component] according to the
requirements of the connected device (p. 92).
When you are using the component video
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the
A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 33).
Images are not output from the HDMI OUT
jack, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the images.
Highlight Playback or a scenario will not
appear on the LCD screen of the camcorder
while it is connected to a TV and play back
images.
Copying/Connecting to other
devices
When you are using the S VIDEO plug,
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V
connecting cable are connected (p. 34).
Images are not copied correctly.
You cannot copy images using the HDMI
cable (sold separately).
The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the
input jack of another device (p. 70).
The top, bottom, right, and left edges
of images are trimmed slightly on a
connected TV.
The LCD screen of your camcorder can
display recording images across the entire
screen (full pixel display). However, this may
cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of images when played back on
a TV which is not compatible with full pixel
display.
It is recommended you record images using
a guide.
Connecting to a computer
“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.
The image appears distorted on the 4:3
TV.
The camcorder is not recognized by the
computer.
This happens when viewing an image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3 TV.
the image.
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the
computer other than the keyboard, mouse,
and your camcorder.
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Self-diagnosis display/
Warning indicators
Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the
computer and your camcorder, and restart
the computer, then connect the computer and
your camcorder again in the correct order.
When both the Built-in USB Cable and the
USB jack of the camcorder are connected
to the external devices at the same time,
disconnect one that is not connected to a
computer.
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or
viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V), check
the following.
If the problem persists even after you
have tried to fix a couple of times, contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility. In this case, when you
contact them, give them all the numbers of
the error code beginning with C or E.
C:(or E:) :(Self-diagnosis display)
C:04:
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (V series). Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)
(p. 114).
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder securely (p. 14).
C:06:
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
C:13:
/ C:32:
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and
operate your camcorder again.
E:
:
(Battery level warning)
The battery pack is nearly used up.
Depending on the operating environment or
battery conditions,
may flash, even if there
are about 20 minutes remaining.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
battery pack temperature)
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
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(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
(Warning indicator pertaining to
memory card)
The amount of lights is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.
The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-shake
easily occurs. Hold the camcorder steady with
both hands and record the image. However,
note that the camera-shake warning indicator
does not disappear.
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.
Fast flashing
There are not enough free spaces for recording
images. After storing the images on other
format the memory card (p. 89).
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by touching
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)]
[Repair Img. DB F.] the recording
medium.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
photo recording)
The recording media is full.
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
Wait for a while, then record.
When [
Quality
REC Mode] is set to [Highest
] or [60p Quality ], you cannot
capture photos while recording movies.
Furthermore, if [ Frame Rate] is set to
The memory card is damaged.
[24p], you cannot record photos while the
camcorder is in movie recording standby
mode.
(Warning indicators pertaining to
memory card formatting)
The memory card is damaged.
The memory card is not formatted correctly
(p. 89).
Tips
You may hear a melody when some warning
indicators appear on the screen.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible memory card)
Description of warning messages
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the write-protect of the memory card)
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
The memory card is write-protected.
Access to the memory card was restricted on
another device.
Recording media
Cannot recognize the internal memory.
Format and use again.
(Warning indicator pertaining to the
flash)
The internal recording medium of the
camcorder is set differently from the default
enable you to use your camcorder. This
will delete all data in the internal recording
medium.
Fast flashing
There is something wrong with the flash.
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You can record standard definition image
quality (STD) movies or photos.
Data error.
An error occurred during reading or writing
the internal recording media of the camcorder.
If the message is preceded by a GPS indicator,
there may be some trouble with the GPS
receiver. Turn on your camcorder again
(HDR-CX560V/CX700V).
This may occur when you keep applying shock
on the camcorder.
Movies recorded on other devices may not be
played back.
Inconsistencies found in image database
file. Do you want to repair the image
database file?
The Image Database File is damaged. Do
you want to repair the Image Database
File?
Inconsistencies found in image database
file. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do
you want to repair the image database
file?
The Image Database File is damaged. Do
you want to create a new file?
HD movie management information is
damaged. Create new information?
You cannot record or play back movies
because no movie management information
exists. If you touch [OK], new management
information is created and you can record or
play back movies.
The management file is damaged. When
you touch [Yes], a new management file is
created. The old recorded images on the media
cannot be played back (Image files are not
damaged). If you execute [Repair Img. DB F.]
after creating new information, playing back
the old recorded images may become possible.
If it does not work, copy the image using the
supplied software.
Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was
not completed in time.
You have performed recording and erasing
operations repeatedly, or a memory card that
has been formatted by other device is used.
Copy and take data backup to other device
(such as a computer), and then format the
memory card on the camcorder (p. 89).
The size of the inserted memory card is not
sufficient for copying the movie(s). Use the
recommended memory card (p. 22).
There is no Image Database File Movies
cannot be recorded or played Create a
new file?
You cannot record or play back movies
because no movie management information
exists. If you touch [Yes], new management
information is created and you can record or
play back movies.
Recovering data.
Your camcorder tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was not
performed properly.
There is no HD movie management
information. Create new information?
Cannot recover data.
Writing data onto the media of the camcorder
has failed. Attempts were made to recover the
data, but they were unsuccessful.
You cannot record or play back movies
because no high definition image quality (HD)
movie management information exists. If you
touch [Yes], new management information
is created and you can record or play back
movies with high definition image quality
(HD).
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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.
Maximum number of images already
selected.
You can select only 100 images at one time for:
Deleting movies/photos
Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the
protection
Copying movies/photos
Cannot recognize this memory card.
Format and use again.
you format the memory card, all the recorded
movies and photos are deleted.
Data protected.
You tried to delete protected data. Release the
protection of the data.
Still picture folder is full. Cannot record
still pictures.
You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete
created folders using your camcorder.
folders using your computer.
This memory card may not be able to
record or play movies.
Use a memory card recommended for your
camcorder (p. 22).
This memory card may not be able to
record or play images correctly.
Use a memory card recommended for your
camcorder (p. 22).
Do not eject the memory card during
writing. Data may be damaged.
Reinsert the memory card, and follow the
instructions on the LCD screen.
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Using your camcorder
abroad
Power supply
On TV color systems
You can use your camcorder in any
Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the playback
image on a TV, it must be an NTSC-
system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO
input jack.
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
System
Used in
NTSC
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam,
Taiwan, the Philippines, the
USA, Venezuela, etc.
In countries/regions where 1080/60i is
supported, you can view the movies with
the same high definition image quality
(HD) as that of the recorded movies.
You need an NTSC-system-based and
1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input
jacks. A component A/V cable or an HDMI
cable (sold separately) must be connected.
PAL
Australia, Austria, Belgium,
China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New
Zealand, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, United
Kingdom, etc.
Viewing standard definition image
quality (STD) movies
To view standard definition image quality
(STD) movies, you need an NTSC-system-
based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input
jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be
connected.
PAL-M
PAL-N
SECAM
Brazil
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local
time by setting a time difference when
using your camcorder abroad. Touch
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock
Settings)] [Date & Time Setting]
[Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and
(MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock
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HDR-CX560V/CX700V
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
differences
Area setting
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
+10:00
+11:00
+12:00
Melbourne, Sydney
Solomon Is
Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok,
Kwajalein
Samoa
Hawaii
GMT
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
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Alaska
Los Angeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
New York, Bogota
Santiago
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores, Cape Verde Is.
+09:00
+09:30
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Maintenance and
precautions
About GPS (HDR-CX560V/CX700V)
About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
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. A GPS receiver
receives radio signals from the satellites,
and calculates the current location of the
receiver based on the orbital information
(almanac data) and travel time of the
signals, etc.
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.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher efficiency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format.
Determining a location is called
As the AVCHD format uses a
“triangulating.” A GPS receiver can
determine the location’s latitude and
longitude by receiving signals from 3 or
compression coding technology, the
picture may be disturbed in scenes
where picture, field angles or brightness,
etc. change drastically, but this is not a
malfunction.
more satellites.
As the positions of GPS satellites vary
constantly, it may take longer to determine
the location or the receiver may not be able to
determine the location at all, depending on the
location and time you use the camcorder.
“GPS” is a system for determining geographic
location by triangulating radio signals from
GPS satellites. Avoid using the camcorder
in places where radio signals are blocked or
reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded
by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camcorder in
open sky environments.
Recording and playback on your
camcorder
Based on the AVCHD format, your
camcorder records with the high definition
image quality (HD).
In addition to high definition image
quality (HD), your camcorder is capable
of recording a standard definition (STD)
signal in the conventional MPEG-2 format.
You may not be able to record location
information at locations or in situations where
radio signals from the GPS satellites do not
reach the camcorder as follows.
In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of
buildings.
Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920
1080/60i, 1440 1080/60i, 1920
1080/24p
Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch/5.1ch
Recording media:
Between tall buildings or at narrow streets
surrounded by buildings.
Internal memory, memory card
*
Data recorded in AVCHD format other than
the above mentioned cannot be played on your
camcorder.
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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.
On the map data
The camcorder contains map data for the
following countries/regions. Europe, Japan,
North America, Oceania, etc.
Built-in map is powered by companies as
follows; Map of Japan by Zenrin Co., Ltd., other
areas by NAVTEQ.
The map data included is as of the date of
production of this manual.
GPS maps will appear in 2-dimensional
graphics except for certain landmarks in Japan,
which will appear in 3D.
On triangulating errors
If you move to another location right after
turning the power switch to ON, it may
take a longer time for the camcorder to start
trianguating, compared to when you stay in the
same place.
The map always displays the north at the top.
You cannot change the language on the map.
You cannot update the map data
Error caused by the position of GPS satellites
The camcorder automatically triangulates your
current location when the camcorder receives
radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The
triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites
is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the
environment of the location, the triangulating
error can be greater. In this case, your actual
location may not match the location on the map
based on the GPS information. Meanwhile,
the GPS satellites are controlled by the United
States Department of Defense, and the degree of
accuracy may be changed intentionally.
Error during the triangulating process
The camcorder acquires location information
periodically during triangulating. There is
a slight time difference between when the
location information is acquired and when the
location information is recorded on an image,
therefore, the actual recording location may not
match exactly the location on the map based on
the GPS information.
The scale of the map is 25 m to 6,000 km.
On the geographic coordinate system
The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system
is used.
On copyright
The map data of the camcorder is copyrighted.
Unauthorized copying or other usage of the
map data may be contrary to the copyright laws.
On the navigation function
The camcorder does not have a navigation
function that uses GPS.
Australia
Copyright. Based on data provided under
license from PSMA Australia Limited (www.
psma.com.au).
Austria
© Bundesamt für Eich- und Vermessungswesen
Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and
Slovenia
© EuroGeographics
France
source: Géoroute® IGN France & BD Carto®
IGN France
On the restriction of use of GPS
Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of
the situation, the countries/regions of use.
Germany
Die Grundlagendaten wurden mit
Genehmigung der zustaendigen Behoerden
entnommen.
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Great Britain
Based upon Crown Copyright material.
About the memory card
Greece
A memory card formatted by a computer
(Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
Data read/write speed may vary depending
on the combination of the memory card and
memory card compliant product you use.
Damaged or lost data may occur in the
following cases (the data will not be
compensated for):
If you eject the memory card, or turn off your
camcorder while your camcorder is reading
or writing image files on the memory card
(while the access lamp is lit or flashing)
If you use the memory card near magnets or
magnetic fields
© 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.
Japan
It is recommended that you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
Do not attach a label or the like on memory
card or memory card adaptor.
Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
memory card.
Do not disassemble or modify the memory
card.
Do not let the memory card get wet.
Keep the memory card out of the reach of small
children. There is danger that a child might
swallow it.
Do not insert anything other than the compliant
size of memory card into the memory card slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Do not use or keep the memory card in the
following locations:
Norway
Copyright © 2000; Norwegian Mapping
Authority
Portugal
Source: IgeoE – Portugal
Spain
Información geográfica propiedad del CNIG
Sweden
Based upon electronic data © National Land
Survey Sweden.
Switzerland
Topografische Grundlage: © Bundesamt für
Landestopographie.
Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer
Places under direct sunlight
Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases
On the memory card adaptor
When using memory card with memory card
compliant device inserting memory card
into memory card adaptor, make sure the
memory card is inserted facing in the correct
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direction. Note that improper use may cause a
malfunction.
About the “InfoLITHIUM”battery
pack
On image data compatibility
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs.
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs
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).
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your camcorder
and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the
power consumption according to the operating
conditions of your camcorder, and displays the
remaining battery time in minutes.
On your camcorder, you cannot play back
photos recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900 or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
If you cannot use memory cards that have been
used with another device, format it with your
all information on the memory card.
You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
The battery pack NP-FV50 is compatible with
“ActiFORCE.”
“ActiFORCE” is a new generation power
system. Battery capacity, boost charge, and
the speed and accuracy of battery time
remaining calculations have been improved
when compared with current “InfoLITHIUM”
P-series battery.
When playing back image data modified on
your computer
When playing back image data recorded with
other devices
About the “Memory Stick”media
Types of“Memory Stick”media
Recording/Playback
To charge the battery pack
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the /CHG (flash/charge)
lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack
outside of this temperature range, you may not
be able to charge it efficiently.
“Memory Stick Duo” media
(with MagicGate)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media (Mark2)
“Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo” media
—
This product supports parallel data transfer.
However, the transfer speed may differ,
depending on the type of media you use.
This product cannot record or play data that
uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is
a copyright protection technology that records
and transfers the contents in an encrypted
format.
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the
ambient temperature is 10 C (50 °F) or below,
and the length of time you can use the battery
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one
of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
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Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it
up, and install it on your camcorder right
before you start taking shots.
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FV70/
NP-FV100 (sold separately).
Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or reverse operation
wears out the battery pack faster. We
To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, touch
(MENU)
[Setup] [ (General Settings)] [A.
Shut Off] [Off], and leave your camcorder
in recording standby until the power goes off
(p. 95).
About battery life
recommend using a large capacity battery pack:
NP-FV70/NP-FV100 (sold separately).
Be sure to close the LCD screen when not
recording or playing back on your camcorder.
The battery pack is also consumed when your
camcorder is in recording standby or playback
pause.
Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times
the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
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.
About the remaining battery time
indicator
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.
Use the remaining battery time indication as a
rough guide only.
About handling of your camcorder
On use and care
Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
The mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 20 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
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Near windows or outdoors, where the
LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/
CX700V) or the lens may be exposed to
direct sunlight. This damages the inside of
the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) or
LCD screen.
Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder
gets wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
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. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the LCD screen closed when you are not
using your camcorder.
When not using your camcorder for a
long time
To keep your camcorder in optimum state for a
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back 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.
If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without
turning it on.
Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring your
camcorder from a cold place into a warm place
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder
in a humid place as follows:
You bring your camcorder from a ski slope
into a place warmed up by a heating device.
You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a cold
place into a warm place, put your camcorder in
a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag
when the air temperature inside the plastic bag
has reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
pack.
Keep metal contacts clean.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
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LCD screen
On handling the casing
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.
While using your camcorder, the back of
the LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
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.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time
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.
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface
In hot or humid locations
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside
On adjustment of the touch panel
([Calibration])
The buttons on the touch panel may not work
correctly. If this happens, follow the procedure
below. It is recommended that you connect your
camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using
the supplied AC Adaptor during the operation.
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
(MENU) [Setup] [ (General
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above.
Settings)] [Calibration].
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings
even when the LCD screen is closed. The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always charged
while your camcorder is connected to the wall
outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while
the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable
battery will be fully discharged in about 3 months
if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use
your camcorder after charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery.
Touch “” displayed on the screen with the
corner of memory card or the like 3 times.
Touch [Cancel] to cancel calibration.
Notes
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
Do not use a sharp-pointed object for
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable
battery is not charged, the camcorder operation
will not be affected as long as you are not
recording the date.
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How to charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave
it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24
hours.
On trademarks
“Handycam” and
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are
trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony
Corporation.
are
“Memory Stick,” “
,” “Memory Stick Duo,”
,” “Memory Stick PRO
,” “Memory
“
Note on disposal/transfer of the
camcorder
Even if you delete all movies and still images,
internal recording media may not be completely
erased. When you transfer the camcorder, it is
recommended that you perform [Empty] (p. 90)
to prevent the recovery of your data. Also, when
you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended
that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
Duo,” “
Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “
“MagicGate,” “
,”
,” “MagicGate
Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
is a registered trademark of
Sony Corporation.
Note on disposal/transfer of the
memory card
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
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. Also, when you
dispose of the memory card, it is recommended
that you destroy the actual body of the memory
card.
“Blu-ray Disc” and the logo are trademarks.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
“ ” and “PlayStation” are registered
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc..
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat
are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
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NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are
trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other
countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
MultiMediaCard Association.
All other product names mentioned herein may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore,
and are not mentioned in each case in this
Handbook.
“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.
Notes on the License
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER
THAN CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING VIDEO
INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED MEDIA
IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED WITHOUT A
LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE PATENTS IN
THE MPEG-2 PATENT PORTFOLIO, WHICH
LICENSE IS AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C., 250 STEELE STREET, SUITE 300,
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.
The software that is eligible for the following
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
included in the camcorder.
This informs you that you have a right to have
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of
the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use
the following 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.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE
OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If
it is not installed on your computer, you can
download it from the Adobe Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE <HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM>
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Quick reference
Screen indicators
Center
Indicator
Center
Meaning
Left
Right
[STBY]/[REC]
Recording status (25)
Slide show set
NightShot (40)
Warning (105)
Playback mode (31)
Bottom
Right
Left
Indicator
Meaning
Indicator
Meaning
Recording image quality
(HD/STD), frame rate
(60p/60i/24p) and
MENU button (72)
Self-timer recording (80)
GPS triangulating status
60i
recording mode (PS/FX/
FH/HQ/LP) (37)
60min
Remaining battery
Wide Mode (87)
Recording/playback/
editing media (21)
Counter (hour:minute:
second)
Estimated recording
remaining time
[Face Detection] set to
[Off] (82)
[Smile Shutter] set to [Off]
0:00:00
00Min
Manual focus (77)
Photo size (88)
Approximate number of
recordable photos and
photo size
Scene Selection (79)
9999
9999
White Balance (76)
SteadyShot off (81)
White Balance Shift (79)
x.v.Color (87)
Playback folder
Current playing movie or
photo/Number of total
recorded movies or photos
100/112
Conversion Lens (81)
Zebra (85)
Peaking (86)
Cinematone (80)
Destination (96)
Intelligent Auto (face
detection/scene detection/
camera-shake detection)
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Parts and controls
Bottom
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
Indicator
Meaning
View Images button (29)
Micref Level low (84)
Wind Noise Reduct. (84)
Blt-in Zoom Mic (84)
Audio Mode (84)
Audio Level Display (86)
Low Lux (79)
EV
AE Shift (78)
Shutter Speed (78)
Intelligent Auto (36)
Slide show button
Data file name (32)
Protected image (51)
Built-in microphone (39)
Active Interface Shoe
101-0005
Flash (83)/
The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to
accessories such as a video light, a flash, or a
microphone (sold separately). The accessory
can be turned on or off as you open or close
the LCD screen of your camcorder. Refer to
the operating instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
Red Eye Reduction (84)
Indicators and their positions are approximate
and may differ from what you actually see.
Some indicators may not appear, depending on
your camcorder model.
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety device
for fixing the installed accessory securely. To
connect an accessory, press down and push
it to the end, and then tighten the screw. To
remove an accessory, loosen the screw, and
then press down and pull out the accessory.
When you open or close the shoe cover,
slide it as indicated by the arrow.
When you are recording movies with an
external flash (sold separately) connected
to the accessory shoe, turn off the power of
the external flash to prevent charging noise
being recorded.
You cannot use an external flash (sold
separately) and the built-in flash at the same
time.
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When an external microphone (sold
separately) is connected, it takes precedence
over the built-in microphone (p. 39).
Remote sensor/Infrared port
Point the Wireless Remote Commander
your camcorder.
Remove the lens hood when you operate
the camcorder with the supplied remote
commander.
Flash
Lens (G lens)
Attaching the lens hood (HDR-CX700/
CX700V)
Camera recording lamp (94)
Align the lens hood with the camcorder
properly, then turn the securing ring of the
lens hood in the direction of the arrow.
When attaching the lens hood, align the
opening section of the lens hood with the
flash-emitting section of the camcorder
properly.
The camera recording lamp lights up in red
during recording. The lamp flashes when the
remaining recording media capacity or battery
power is low.
MANUAL button (41)
MANUAL dial (41)
Securing ring
LCD screen/Touch panel (18, 41)
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you
can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen
facing out. This is convenient during playback
operations.
To remove the lens hood
Turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the
opposite direction from that of the arrow to
remove the lens hood.
When recording movies using the NightShot
function, remove the lens hood. If you do
not do so, the shadow of the lens hood will
be reflected and recorded in your movies.
Remove the lens hood when you operate
the camcorder with the supplied remote
commander.
Speaker
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HDR-CX560/CX560V
HDR-CX560/CX560V
HDR-CX700/CX700V
HDR-CX700/CX700V
(View Images) button (29)
NIGHTSHOT button (40)
POWER button (18)
RESET button
Press RESET using a pointed object.
Press RESET to initialize all the settings
including the clock setting.
Memory card access lamp (23)
While the lamp is lit or flashing, the
camcorder is reading or writing data.
Power zoom lever (36)
PHOTO button (27)
Eyecup (HDR-CX700/CX700V)
Viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) (27)
Memory card slot (23)
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (25)
MODE button (25)
Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (HDR-
CX700/CX700V) (27)
Battery pack (14)
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START/STOP button (25)
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp (14)
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
A/V Remote Connector (33)
(headphones) jack
PLAY button
STOP button
DISPLAY button (25)
Transmitter
START/STOP button (25)
Power zoom buttons
PAUSE button
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.)).
VISUAL INDEX button (29)
Displays an Index screen during playback.
////ENTER buttons
When you press any of these buttons, the
orange frame appears on the LCD screen.
Select a desired button or an item with
///, then press ENTER to enter.
BATT (battery) release lever (16)
Wireless Remote Commander
Notes
Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Wireless Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
Point the Wireless Remote Commander
towards the remote sensor to operate your
camcorder (p. 122).
When no commands have been sent from the
Wireless Remote Commander within a certain
period, the orange frame disappears. When
you press any of ///, or ENTER again,
the frame appears at the position where it was
displayed last.
You cannot select some buttons on the LCD
screen using ///.
DATA CODE button (90)
Displays the date and time, camera setting
data, or coordinates (HDR-CX560V/CX700V)
of the recorded images when you press this
button during playback.
PHOTO button (27)
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
SCAN/SLOW buttons (31)
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To change the battery of the Wireless
Remote Commander
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.
When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Wireless Remote
Commander may shorten, or the Wireless
Remote Commander may not function
properly. In this case, replace the battery with
a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of another
battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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Index
Connection..................................33
Convert Highlight Playback
scenes/scenarios..........................45
Copying a disc.............................60
Creating a disc ............................55
CTRL FOR HDMI......................93
Focus ............................................77
Format..........................................89
Frame Rate...................................87
Fully charged...............................14
FX .................................................37
Symbols
1080p/480p..................................92
5.1ch surround recording..........39
A
G
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
AVCHD........................................55
AVCHD format.........................111
Golf Shot......................................75
GPS...............................................46
GPS Setting..................................94
Guide Frame................................85
D
Data Code..............................19, 90
Date/Time....................................19
Date & Time Setting...................96
Delete ...........................................50
Demo Mode ................................96
Dial Setting..................................41
Digital Zoom...............................81
Disc Burn.....................................57
Disc recorder...............................70
Divide...........................................53
Download Music ........................44
Dual Rec ......................................40
DVDirect Express.......................66
DVD writer............................66, 69
H
HD/STD Set ................................37
HDMI Resolution.......................92
Highlight Setting ........................43
I
B
Image quality...............................37
Image Quality/Size .....................87
Image Size....................................88
Indoor ..........................................76
“InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack ............................................114
Battery Info..................................95
Battery of the Wireless Remote
Battery pack.................................14
Beach............................................79
Blt-in Zoom Mic.........................84
Blu-ray disc..................................60
IRIS...............................................78
E
Edit/Copy ....................................89
Empty Music ...............................44
Event Index..................................29
Expanded Focus..........................85
External media............................63
L
Language Setting ..................20, 95
LCD Brightness...........................94
Low Lux .......................................79
LP..................................................37
C
Calibration.................................117
Camera/Mic ................................76
Camera Data ...............................90
Capturing photos from
a movie.........................................54
Charging the battery pack
abroad ................................. 16, 109
M
F
Maintenance..............................111
MANUAL dial.............................41
Map View.....................................48
Media Select ................................21
Media Settings.............................21
Memory card...............................22
Face Detection ............................82
Fader.............................................80
FH.................................................37
File Number ................................90
Flash .............................................83
Clock Set......................................18
Component .................................92
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“Memory Stick” media...... 22, 113
Twilight Portrait .........................79
“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
S
U
Saving images in external
media............................................63
USB cable...............................66, 69
USB Connect...............................58
USB Connect Setting .................93
USB LUN Setting........................94
Scenario .......................................44
Scenario Erase.............................44
Scenario Save...............................44
Scene Selection ...........................79
Screen indicators ......................120
W
White Balance Shift....................79
White Fader.................................80
Wide angle...................................36
Wide Mode..................................87
Wind Noise Reduct. ...................84
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
N
Self-Timer....................................80
Setting the date and time...........18
Setup.............................................89
Shooting Mode............................74
Shutter Speed ..............................78
Smile Sensitivity..........................83
Spot Focus ...................................77
Spotlight.......................................79
Spot Meter ...................................77
SteadyShot (Photo).....................81
SummerTime ..............................96
Sunrise&Sunset...........................79
Supplied items...............................3
NightShot.....................................40
NTSC..........................................109
O
X
One Push .....................................76
Original........................................52
Outdoor .......................................76
x.v.Color.....................................115
Y
P
Peaking.........................................86
Photos ....................................27, 32
Playing..........................................29
Z
Zebra ............................................85
Zoom............................................36
T
Triangulating...............................47
Triangulating priority mode .....49
Tripod.........................................124
Troubleshooting..........................98
TV.................................................33
R
REC Lamp ...................................94
Rec Mode.....................................37
Recording ....................................24
Recording media.........................21
Red Eye Reduction .....................84
Repair...........................................98
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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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