Sony Handycam HDR-CX560 Operating Manual

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Page 1 AVCHD l--l.-'Iml vegetable oil based ink. MEm[1RY STI[K ........Imprim4 sur papier recycl4 "_70 % ou plus avec de l'encre _ base d'huile v4g4tale sans IIIII I IIIII III (compos_s organiques volatils). © 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan 4271154210...
Page 2 Record the serial number operating and maintenance in the space provided below. Refbr to these (servicing) instructions in numbers whenew, r you call upon your Sony the literature accompanying dealer regarding this product. the appliance. Model No. HDR- Serial No.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, us iiii CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. • Read these instructions. • Keep these instructions. • Heed all warnings. • Follow all instructions. • Do not use this apparatus near water. •...
Page 4 Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world. A l_T,e B 'I_T,e BF l_T,e B3 'I?q_e C Type SE "I?q_e O "I_T,e (American (British Type) (British Type) (British'I?_pe) ((EE'I_,pe) (CEE'I_pe) (Ocean 'I_,pe) 133,e) The representatiw, supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart. Depend on an area, Diffbrent type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Page 5 Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype VietllalIl Oceania Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Australia New Zealand 230/240 North America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Canada Central America Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plugtype Bahamas 120/240 Costa Rica Cuba 110/220 Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica...
Page 6: Read This First
A • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a charger or a device that genuine Sony battery can charge the battery pack. RECYCLING LITHIUM-IONBATTERIES pack out of the reach of small • Keep the battery children.
Page 7 Battery pack Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the Trade Name: SONY Model No,: HDR-CX560V FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the f_llowing two conditions: (1) This device Responsible Party: SoW Electronics Inc. may not cause harmful...
Page 8 - Increase the s eparation between - "Handycam" Handbook (PDF) equipment and r eceiver. [] "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Connect the e quipment into a n outlet on a circuit different ficom that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the d ealer or an experienced...
Page 9 • Befbre starting to record, test the recording Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder function to make sure the image and sound are (HDR-CX7OO/CX7OOV) and lens recorded without any problems. • A menu item that is grayed out is not available •...
Page 10 * Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcordm; holding both the camcorder and the Notes on optional accessories DC plug. We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessoriesmay not be available Note on the camcorderibattery pack in some countries/regions. temperature...
Page 11 Confirm the model name of your camcorder • The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification between models. Confirm the model name on the bottom of your camcorder. • The main diflbrences in specification of this series are as Ibllows.
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............Read this first ..................Getting star'ted Step I : Charging the battery pack ............Charging the battery pack abroad ..........Step 2:Turning the power on, and setting the date and time ......Changing the language setting ............
Page 13 Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device ......Saving images on an external media device ..........Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express ........Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc.,...
Page 14: Step I : Charging The Battery Pack
Step 1" Charging the battery pack DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet _/CHG (flash/charge) lamp (wall socket) -DC plug Align the • mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM"...
Page 15 Built in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC US01AD/A@USOAG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). _!\m 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.
Page 16 • 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). ×...
Page 17: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
Notes on the AC Adaptor • Usethe nearby wall outlet (wallsocket) when using tbe A(" Adaptor. Disconnect tbe A(" Adaptor fl'om the wall outlet (wallsocket) 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 fl.mliture. •...
Page 18: Step 2:Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Step 2:Turning the power on, and setting date and time Open LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned Oll and the lens cover is opened. • To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER...
Page 19 Set [Daylight Savings] or [SummerTime], then touch [Next]. • If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to IOn], the clock advances l hour. °f' 5 ¸ Select date format, then touch [Next]. D_t_ _ Tim_ Foment T] _Set date t_m_- d_splay mod_...
Page 20: Changing The Language Setting
To turn offthe power @ Close the LCD screen. @ If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below (HDR-CX700/CX700V). The H (Movie) lamp flashes for a f_,wseconds and the camcorder is turned off.. _Tips •...
Page 21: Step 3: Preparing The Recording Media
Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used are displayed on the screen of your camcorder as following icons. Internal memory Memory card In the defhult setting,both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. _\m can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium.
Page 22 Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed (;lass Described in this manual "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media "Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card (;lass 4 or faster...
Page 23: Copying Movies And Photos
Open cover, and insert memory card with notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. • Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp 5 ¸ Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card.
Page 24: Recording
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 • To change the recording media, see page 21, Fasten the grip belt. Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened.
Page 25 n (Movie): When recording amovie 0 (Photo): When recording a photo [STBY] --4 [REC] START/STOP butt°n ]li MODE button __° "D Press MODE to turn on the I_ (Movie) lamp. ,,< O" Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use items.
Page 26 To capture smiles In the default setting, a photo is automatically recorded when the camcorder detects the smile of a person during movie recording (Smile Shutter) When the camcorder detects faces during movie recording, image quality is automatically adjusted ([Face Detection]) a photo frame (Orange)
Page 27 • 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.
Page 28: Acquiring Location Information Using The Gps (Hdr-Cx560V/Cx700V)
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. See page 68 o_ the recordable nmnber of photos. To change the image size, touch _ (MENU) --_ []mage Quality!Size] --_ [ _ Image Size] --_ a desired setting --_ _. You cammt record photos while _ is displayed.
Page 29: Selecting The Recording Mode
Selecting the recording mode You can change the quality of the image that you record by touching (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] --* [ _-_ REC Mode]. The types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected.
Page 30: Adjusting For Shooting Conditions
Adjusting for shooting conditions Howto use the MANUAL dial Press MANUAL to switch to manual operation mode, and rotate the dial to When you press NIGHTSHOT, {_ appears, make the adjustment. Pressing MANUAL and you can record images even in total switches the operation mode between darkness.
Page 31: Playback On The Camcorder
Playback on !:hecamcorder 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 • To change the recording media, see page 21. •...
Page 32 [_ Change to the movie/photo recording mode Time-line [_ 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.
Page 33 You carl use the functions shown in the figure below while the camcorder is playing a movie. The figm'e below will be displayed when you select [_ MOVIE/PHOTO] (the default setting) o1"[ _ MOVIE] by touching the Switch Image _pe button on the Event Index screen.
Page 34: Performing Highlight Playback
You carl use the functions shown in the figure bdow whib you are viewing photos. The figure bdow will be displayed when you sebct [_ PHOTO] by touching the Switch Image _l?pe button on the Event Index screen. Delete - Context - _101-0014 Next...
Page 35: Playing Images On Atv
Playing images on a TV Connection methods and the image quality (high definition (HD) or standard definition (STD)) viewed on the TV screen Connecting to a high definition diffk_r depending on what type of TV is When the recording quality is high connected, and the connectors...
Page 36 Connecting to a non-high-definition When you connect with component A/V cable 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV When movies are recorded with high • If you connect only component video plugs, audio signals are not output. Connect the white definition image quality (HD), they are and red plugs to output audio signals.
Page 37 On "Photo TV HD" When your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) This camcorder is compatible with the Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting _'Photo TV HD" standard. "Photo TV cable to the video input jack and connect the HD"...
Page 38: Deleting Movies And Photos
* When [ _ Setting] is set to Deleting movies and STD Quality], _ appears photos instead of _. You can free media space by deleting movies arid photos from recording media. * You cannot restore images once they are deleted.
Page 39: Useful Functions Available If You Connect The Camcorder To A Computer (Windows)
Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer (Windows) The software PMB stored in the CD-ROM (supplied) includes functions that enable you to do more with the images recorded with the camcorder. i_i_ii_iiii!_i_i_i!i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_i_ Easy uploading when away from home XAqth PMB Portable, which is pre-installed on tile camcorder, you can play back or upload your images to the Web by connecting your camcorder to a computer away from home.
Page 40: Preparing A Computer (Windows)
Preparing a computer (Windows) Minimum 1,024 × 768 dots USB port (this must be provided as standard, Microsoft Windows XP SP3_×2/Windows Vista Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), Blu- ray disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is SP2_3/Windows necessary fbr installation) Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel...
Page 41 icon on the c omputer screen tostart "PMB Launcher;' Follow the instructions that appear on the computer screen Confirm that your camcorder is to continue the installation. not connected to the computer. • 5_u may be required to install some other applications included on the disc at the same time.
Page 42 Q Notes • Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have • To create discs or use other functions on been created using the "PMB" software to DVD Windows XR Image Mastering API v2.0 lbr players or recorders, as these devices do not Windows XP should be installed.
Page 43: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)
Starting Uploading images to a (Picture network service Motion Browser) The application software "PMB Portable" Double-click the"PMB"short-cut is pre-installed in the camcorder. You can enjw the following functions using the icon on the computer screen. "PMB Portable." • Uploading images to network services such as blogs with ease •...
Page 44 • If the AutoPlay wizard does not appear when you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista, Touch [USB Connect] on the click [Start] _ [Computer] (in Windows XR camcorder screen. [My Computer]) [PMBPORTABLE], then When using Windows 7: The Device double click [PMBP Win.exe].
Page 45 SoW serw, r. Howew, r, you may not be able to access the websites tbr some reason such as serw, r maintenance. • If Sony decides to terminate server operation, it will be announced advance on Sow's website, etc.
Page 46 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 media device USB Adapter cable Saving images on an external VMC-UAM1 (sold media device with high separately)
Page 47 The types of media on which images are saved Refbr to "Selecting the recording mode" on page 29. DVD disc with high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation®3. DVD disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
Page 48 • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall • For details on available external media devices, socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor (p. 16). go to the Sony support website in your • Re*br to the instruction manual supplied with country/region.
Page 49 When connecting an external media device The images saved in the external media device are displayed on the LCD screen. hnages saw,d 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 Ew,nt View screen, etc.
Page 50 Touch II_l --_ II'_/_i --_ II'_i You can save desired images in the on the camcorder screen. camcorder to the external media device. Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch [Play without copying.]. Event View of the external mediun] is displayed.
Page 51 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express {_ Notes • If your camcorder does not recognize the You can create a disc or play back the external media device, try the fbllowing images on a created disc by using the DVD operations.
Page 52 Touch _, then disconnect Insert an unused disc into the USB cable. DVD writer, and close the disc tray. Tips Press (DISC BURN) on the • If the total memory size of movies to be burnt writer. by the DISC BURN operation exceeds that of •...
Page 53 • If [Failed.] or [DISC BURN riffled.] appears on the screen, insert another disc into the DVD Touch the movie you want to writer and perfbrm the DISC BURN operation burn on the disc. again. 4 appears. OTips Remaining Disc capacity •...
Page 54 • SoW DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. the tray is open. • Alwaysmaintain the firmware of the Sony DVDirect (DVD writer) to its latest version. For details, see the *bllowingwebsite. Touch _ and disconnect http://son>storagesupport.com/...
Page 55 • Connect ),our camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor fbr this operation (p. 16). Touch [USBConnect] on the • Sony DVD writer may not be available in some camcorder screen. countries/regions. • High definition image quality (HD) movies •...
Page 56 A/V Remote Connector Connectyour camcorder to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) or an A/V connecting cable with SVlDEO (sold separately). • Connect your camcorder to the input jacks Input of the recording device. s VIDEO Start playback on your VII)EO...
Page 57 Using menus You can enjoy using your camcorder more by making good use of menu operations. The camcorder has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. !:[ Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) --*p. Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) --*p.
Page 58 Movie .......... R ecords movies. Photo ........... S hoots photos. Smtl'_Slw REC......Records I:ast moving subjects in slow-motion. Golf Shot ........D ivides Bvo seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos. _Camera/Mic (Manual Settings) White Balance ....Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment.
Page 59 [] (Face) Face Detection ....Adjusts the image quality of the face(s) automatical]} _. Smile Shutter ....Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected. Smile Sensitivity ....Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function. _ (Flash) Flash ........S ets how the flash is activated. Flash Level .......Sets the brightness of flash.
Page 60 E_Edit/Copy Delete .......... Deletes movies or photos. Protect ........P rotects movies or photos to avoid deleting. Copy ..........C opies images back and forth between the selected internal recording medium and the inserted memory card. Direct Copy ....... C opies images stored on the internal recording medium or on a memory card to some type of external media.
Page 61 (General Settings) Beep ........S ets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. LCD Brightness ....A_tjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. Your Location _2....Displays the current location on a map. GPS Setting X2 ....Sets the GPS signal reception on or of_-_ REC Lamp ......Sets the recording lamp to light up or not.
Page 62 Getting detailed information from the "Handycam" Handbook To view the "Handycam" Handbook, double-click the short-cut icon Oll the The "Handycam" Handbook is a user guide computer screen. designed to be read on a computer screen. The "Hand},cam" Handbook is intended be read when you want to know more about...
Page 63 Leave the camcorder with the power turned on. If you still cannot operate @ Contact your Sony dealer or local your camcorder, turn off the camcorder take' it to a warm place. Leave the camcorder authorized Sony service facility.
Page 64 [Repair hng. DB El _ the recording medium. your Sony dealer or local authorized service facilit): In this case, when you contact them, giw, them all the numbers of • The memory card is damaged.
Page 65 Recording time of movies/number recordab[e photos "HD" stands for high definition image * Incompatible men_ory cald is inserted (p. 22), quality; and "STD" stands for standard iraage quality. The memory card is write-protected. * Access to the memory card was restricted another device.
Page 66 • Typical recording time shows the time whe*_ you repeat recordii_g start/stop, switching the MODE lamp, ai_d zooming. Internal recording media • Times measured when usil_g the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F). 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 _T) is HDR-CX560iCX560V recommended.
Page 67 Memory card Highdefinition imagequality(HD) (m_it: minute) [Stmldard 22h25m 22h15m (17b 0 m) (16h 50 m) [Long Time 38h40m 38h20m (5 lch)'* (31 h 45 m) (31 1130 m) ,,--..(,?) !_5), <5), !_5o) [Long Time 40h5m 39h45m (2ch)_ (32 h 45 m) (321130 m) ,,FH_ .
Page 68 - Capturing a photo from a movie: 1,920 X 1,080 dots/16:9 640 × 360 dots/16:9 • The unique pixe! array of Sony's ClearVid and 640 × 480 dots/4:3 the image processing system (BIONZ) allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes...
Page 69 • If fingerprints or dust make the L('D screen casing, unplug },our camcorder and have it dirty, it is reconuuended that you use a soft checked by a Sony dealer befbre operating it cloth to clean it. any further. • Avoid rough handling, disassembling, On handling...
Page 70 Note on disposal/transfer of the properl?c In this case, replace the battery with camcorder a Sony CR2025 lithium batter?c Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Even if you delete sill movies and still images, or perfbrm [Format], data on the internal recording media irmy not be completely erased.
Page 71 Specifications System Lens: G lens 10 x (Optical) X2,I4 x (Extended) _3, I20 x Sig_a] format: NTSC coIol; E[A stat_dards (Digital) HDTV 1080/60i, I080/60p speciflcatio_ Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Movie recording format: F1.8 ._ 3.4 HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD tbrmat Focal length: compatible (1080 60p/origi_a]...
Page 72 General AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery Power requirements: AC 100 V _ 240 "v; 50 Hz/60 pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) USB Charging: DC 5 V 500 mA Current consumption: 0.35 A _ 0.18 A Average power consumption: Power consmnption:...
Page 73 United States and other countries. • "._," and "PlayStatioff' 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.
Page 74 Screen indicators Center Center Left Right [STBYI/[REC] Recording status Slide show set NightShot Warning Playback mode Bottom Right Left Recording image quality (HD/STD), frame rate MENU button 60i _ (60p/60i/24p) Self timer recording recording mode (PS/FX/ $_f.|_ GPS triangulating status FH/HQ/LP) Wide Mode 60rain _...
Page 75 Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are refk,rence pages. Spot Meter/Fcs/Spot Meter/Exposure AE Shift 10000 Shutter Speed F1.4 Intelligent Auto Slide show button 101-0005 Data file name Protected image (!_ {_+ 5- Flash/ Red Eye Reduction • Indicators and their positions are approximate and may dif]_.'r f)com what you actually see.
Page 76 [_ Lens (G lens) Attaching the lens hood (HDR-CX700/ CX700V) Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly, then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrm< • When attaching the lens hood, align the opening section of the lens hood with the flash-emitting section of the camcorder...
Page 77 HDR-CX700/CX700V [] [] (View Images) button (31) NIGHTSHOT button (30) POWER button (18) _ (USB)jack (48, 51) HDMI OUT jack (35) RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object. Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting. [] Memory card access lamp (23)
Page 78 Index Macintosh ........40 Thumbnail ........38 A/V connecting cable...36, 56 Maintenance ........ 69 Tripod ........30, 77 MANUAL dial ......30 Troubleshooting ......63 Battery pack ......... 14 Media Select ........ 21 Turning the power on ....18 Built in USB Cable ....8, 15 TV ..........

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