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1. _ Shooting Mode sTBY X_ Camera Mic x _ Edit Copy 5 Camera Settings 4 Delete a Tele macro onty Protect _ HSteadyShot OFF RY Copy Direct Copy GN o puss II fag Digital Zoom Off gi 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 e You may not be able to set some menu items depending on the recording or playback conditions e Touch to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen EHshooting Mode MOV E ssosissssrsrissessrsrssrssssiisien Records movies PROTO eoin ii Shoots photos Smth Slw REC Records fast moving subjects in slow motion Golf Shot Divides two seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and photos Camera Mic TD Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the recording environment Spot Meter FCs Adjusts the brightness and focus for the selected subject simultaneously Spot Meter Adjusts the brightness of images to a subject you touch on the screen Spot Focus Focuses on a subject you touch on the screen EXPOSUTC sssssssssssssssseeeee Adjust
2. O 0 N io my my on GB 75 2U 1 J 1 AND Index A V connecting cable 33 53 B Battery pack cessessesssesesee 1 Built in USB Cable 5 12 Care 66 Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack abroad 14 Clock Set Data Code saae 16 Date Tinie iinan 16 Delettre 35 Disc recorder DVDirect Express DVD Writeln ons GD Event Index annuaires 28 Event View External media Fully charged sirrinin ll GS unaa An 25 Handycam Handbook Highlight Playback Macintosh eesseecsecsseesneesneennees 37 Maintenance 66 MANUAL dial sinnon 27 Media Select Media Setting Memory Card 19 Memory Stick media 19 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media racune kash 19 Memory Stick PRO Duo medianai enis 19 MENUS innan a 55 MOViS i aa i 22 30 ONJ NightShot 27 Gea Photos Playing PMB Picture Motion Browser Power on Precautions 66 Pibenn 26 CR Recording eskisi ninais 21 Recording and playback time 63 Recording Media 18 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos 63 Screen indicators eseeeeesees 72 Self diagnosis display Setting the date and time Software Specifications s svssvsseessseessers 68
3. NI gt Or A N NI Or A N ic View Images button 28 NIGHTSHOT button 27 POWER button 15 Y USB jack 45 48 HDMI OUT jack 32 RESET button Press RESET using a pointed object Press RESET to initialize all the settings including the clock setting D gt Or A Oo N N Memory card access lamp 20 While the lamp is lit or flashing the camcorder is reading or writing data 8 Memory card slot 20 HH Movie 3 Photo lamps 22 MODE button 22 Ke 1 HDR CX560E CX560VE i k HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE REAN Za T Power zoom lever 1 2 PHOTO button 24 3 Eyecup HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE 4 Viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE 23 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE 23 Battery pack 11 START STOP button 22 4 CHG flash charge lamp 11 MIC PLUG IN POWER jack A V Remote Connector 32 1 headphones jack 2 Grip belt 21 3 Built in USB Cable 12 Tripod receptacle 27 BATT battery release lever 13 oa
4. Notes e When using PMB Portable make sure to connect the camcorder to the network e Set USB LUN Setting to Multi p 57 e If the PMB Portable does not start up set USB Connect Setting to Mass Storage p 57 and try reconnecting If the AutoPlay wizard does not appear when you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista click Start gt Computer in Windows XP My Computer gt PMBPORTABLE then double click PMBP_Win exe If the Device Stage does not start up when you are using Windows 7 click Start then double click the camera icon for this camcorder the medium icon on which the desired images are ored APPLICATION PMBP_MTP exe you are using Windows 7 the Device Stage a a art up window which does not contain the information about the specific device may appear depending on the computer settings In such a case follow the instructions on the screen and download the latest information about the system If you are using Windows 7 the USB Connect Setting USB transfer mode will be changed to Mass Storage automatically when you start up PMB Portable When you upload images via Internet as in the case of with the camcorder cache files may be stored in the computer you are using depending on the service provider to upload the image to If a problem occurs to PMB Portable or if you wrongly delete the software you can download
5. gt HH MOVIE ES PHOTO Fis MOVIE PHOTO e When APH ESTO Setting is set to ESTDA STD Quality appears instead of FED Delete _ mmove PHOTO Ks MOVIE PHOTO 3 Touch and display the V mark on the movies or photos to be deleted C 30 12 2010 31 12 GJ m O m cs m m E v 31 12 2010 gt 1 1 m m m m TE Delete Ea e Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen suoljesado padueapy 4 Touch ES ES EA To delete all movies photos in an event at one time In step 2 touch All In Event x 30 12 2010 gt 31 12 R f31 12 2010 gt 1 HEE Delete Touch EMEA to select the desired event then touch WZS e Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen Touch gt S GB 35 m Saving movies and photos with a computer 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 View 1 EBEEEH Calendar Save on a disc A Upload lt DVD Blu ra Blu ray Network services Edit Joining image files
6. 9 15 35 75 150 m 0 20 40 85 180 gt 10 20 40 85 180 mo 2 25 60 120 245 10 25 60 120 245 ia 25 50 105 210 430 Z 15 35 80 160 325 IP 4 90 180 370 745 Sich 35 70 150 300 610 IP 45 90 190 380 770 2h 35 75 155 310 630 Standard definition image quality STD unit minute 26GB 46GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Ho 25 50 110 220 445 Sich 20 50 100 205 410 Ho 25 55 110 225 460 3h 25 50 100 210 420 You can change the recording sound format with Audio Mode p 56 Notes e The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and RH REC Mode and H Frame Rate p 56 The number in is the minimum recordable time Expected number of recordable photos Internal recording media HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE You can record the maximum 40 000 photos Memory card 123M 23m 2 GB 360 4GB 720 8 GB 1450 16 GB 2900 32 GB 5900 e The selected image size is effective when the Photo lamp is lit e The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of your camcorder The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during recording p 72 e The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions Notes e The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system BIONZ a
7. Handycam Handbook double click the short cut icon on the computer screen e When using a Macintosh open the Handbook GB folder in the CD ROM then copy Handbook pdf e You need Adobe Reader to read Handycam Handbook If it is not installed on your computer you can download it from the Adobe Systems web page http www adobe com e Refer to PMB Help for details on the supplied software PMB p 37 Japsoued JNOA Bulziwo sn gt GB 59 Additional information E Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using your wall outlet wall socket p 13 camcorder follow the steps below GB 60 Check the list p 60 to 62 and inspect your camcorder WwW Remove the power source attach the power source again after about 1 minute and turn the camcorder on WwW Press RESET p 75 using a pointed object and turn the camcorder on If you press RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset v Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility e Your camcorder may be required to initialize or change the current internal memory HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE 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
8. can be saved on external media or on Blu ray discs Notes on battery pack AC Adaptor e Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder e Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the camcorder holding both the camcorder and the DC plug Note on the camcorder battery pack temperature e 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 indicator appears on the LCD screen or on the viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE When the camcoder is connected to a computer or accessories e Do not try to format the recording media of the camcorder using a computer If you do so your camcorder may not operate correctly e 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 e When the camcorder is connected to other devices through a USB connection and the power of the camcorder is turned on do not close the LCD panel The image data that has been recorded may be lost If you cannot record play back images perform Format e If you repeat recording deleting images for a long time fragmentation
9. Easy uploading when away from home With PMB Portable which is pre installed on the camcorder you can play back or upload your images to the Web by connecting your camcorder to a computer away from home GB 36 Preparing a computer Windows Step 1 Checking the computer system os Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 3 Windows 7 CPU Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster or Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2 26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX or FH movies and Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies However Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is sufficient for the following operations Importing the movies and photos to the computer One Touch Disc Burn Creating a Blu ray disc AVCHD recording disc DVD video Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster is required when creating a DVD video by converting high definition image quality HD to standard definition image quality STD Copying a disc Processing only the movies with standard definition image quality STD Application DirectX 9 0c or later This product is based on DirectX technology It is necessary to have DirectX installed Memory For Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended However 256 MB or more is sufficient for processing only the movies with standard definition image quality STD For Windows Vista Windows 7 1
10. 2U 1 J 1 JND GB 73 GB 74 A Lens G lens on N Ke Attaching the lens hood HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE Align the lens hood with the camcorder properly then turn the securing ring of the lens hood in the direction of the arrow e When attaching the lens hood align the opening section of the lens hood with the flash emitting section of the camcorder properly Securing ring 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 e 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 DC IN jack 11 Remote sensor Infrared port Camera recording lamp 58 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 27 MANUAL dial 27 2 En ZA Zo LCD screen Touch panel 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 2 Speaker HDR CX560E CX560VE
11. 440 465 NP FV100 870 925 HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE unit minute Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP FV50 215 229 supplied 240 255 NP FV70 440 465 490 525 NP FV100 870 925 980 1045 e Top When the LCD screen is opened Bottom When playing with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen GB 63 UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy Expected recording time of movies Internal recording media HDR CX560E CX560VE High definition image quality HD in h hour and m minute ecording mode 50p Quality PS Highest Quality FX High Quality FH Standard HQ Long Time TP 5 1ch Long Time LP 2ch Recording time HDR CXS60E HDR CX560VE 5h15m 5h10m 65h15m 5h10m 6h15m 6h10m 6h15m 6h10m 8h25m 8h20m h25m 8h20m 14h55m 14h40m 11h20m 11h10m 25h45m 25h25m 21h10m 20h50m 26h40m 26h20m 21h45m 21h30m Standard definition image quality STD in h hour and m minute Recording mode Standard HQ 5 1ch Standard HQ 2ch Recording time HDR CXS60E HDR CX560VE 15h25m 15h15m 14h15m 14h0m 15h55m 15h40m 14h35m 14h25 m HDR CX700E CX700VE High definition image quality HD in h hour and m minute Recording mode 50p Quality PS Highest Quality FX High Quality FH GB 64 Recording time HDR CX700E HDR CX700VE 7h55m 7h50m 7h55m 7h50m 9h20m 9hl5m 9h20m 9h15m 12h45m 12h35m 12h45m 12h35 m Recording
12. 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 CS Tips e See page 63 on recording and playing time e When your camcorder is on you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery indicator at the upper right on the LCD screen To remove the battery pack Close the LCD screen Slide the BATT battery release lever and remove the battery pack To use a wall outlet wall socket as a power source Make the same connections as Step 1 Charging the battery pack p 11 Even if the battery pack is attached the battery pack is not discharged Notes on the battery pack e When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor turn the camcorder off and make sure that the FH Movie 8 Photo lamps p 22 the access lamp p 20 are turned off 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 e When attaching a video light sold separately it is recommended that you u
13. Date amp Time Format p 15 Area Setting wee Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock p 15 Auto Clock ADJ Sets whether the camcorder adjusts the clock automatically by acquiring the time from GPS or not Auto Area ADJ Sets whether the camcorder compensates for a time differences automatically by acquiring the current location information from GPS or not HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE HDR CX560VE CX700VE 3 HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE 4HDR CX560E CX560VE Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook The Handycam Handbook is a user guide designed to be read on a computer screen The Handycam Handbook is intended to be read when you want to know more about operating your camcorder To install the Handycam Handbook on a Windows computer place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears e If the screen does not appear click Start gt Computer in Windows XP My Computer then double click SONYPMB E CD ROM install exe Drive names such as E may vary depinding on the computer Click Handbook Click the desired language and the model name of your camcorder Install and follow the on screen instructions to install Handycam Handbook e The model name of your camcorder is printed on the bottom surface To view the
14. Index screen g Delete 4 Context Fg E 101 0014 Previous L 5y c o d O Tips e To repeat Slideshow touch FX Slideshow Set Performing Highlight Playback Press Touch EB E to select the desired event then touch H Highlight Eh De 1 12 2010 gt 1 1 B w Brighton Touch E Scenario Save on the screen after the Highlight Playback is finished so that you can save the Highlight Playback scenario To start stop slide show GB 31 yoeqhe d Bulpuosay GB 32 Playing images onaTV Connection methods and the image quality high definition HD or standard definition STD viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected and the connectors used Output connectors on the camcorder HDMI OUT jack A V Remote Connector 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 Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack e Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV 2 Connect the camcorder to aTV e Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source
15. Movies that are stored in the memory card inserted in the camcorder and that have not yet been saved on any disc can be saved on the disc at this time HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE 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 After the operation is completed touch the tray opens remove the disc touch on the camcorder screen 6 Touch a then disconnect the USB cable Tips e 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 Performing DISC BURN OPTION Perform this operation in the following cases When copying a desired image When creating multiple copies of the same disc EJ Connect the camcorder to the DVD writer and touch DISC BURN OPTION H Select the recording media containing the movie s you want to save HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE and touch Next SDdIAap eusJa xa
16. Once the clock is set the clock time is automatically adjusted with Auto Clock ADJ and Auto Area ADJ 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 CX560VE CX700VE 16 To turn off the power Close the LCD screen If the viewfinder is pulled out retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE The H Movie lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off Tips e You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER e When Power On By LCD is set to Off turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER HDR CX560E CX560VE payejs Bud On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD screen or the viewfinder Status Power of the LCD screen Viewfinder camcorder Retracted On Open Pulled out On Retracted Off Closed Pulled out On Notes e 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 spec
17. V battery pack DC 8 4 V AC Adaptor USB Charging DC 5 V 500 mA Average power consumption HDR CX560E CX560VE HD 3 0 W STD 2 9 W HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE During camera recording using the viewfinder at normal brightness HD 2 8 W STD 2 7 W During camera recording using LCD screen at normal brightness HD 3 0 W STD 2 9 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx HDR CX560E CX560VE 62 mm X 67 mm X 126 mm 2 1 2 in x 2 3 4 in x 5 in w h d including the projecting parts 62 mm X 67 mm x 133 5 mm 2 1 2 in x 2 3 4 in x 5 3 8 in w h d including the projecting parts and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE 62 mm x 72 5 mm x 139 mm 2 1 2 in x 2 7 8 in x 5 1 2 in w h d including the projecting parts 92 mm X 76 5 mm x 174 mm 3 5 8 in x 3 1 8 in x 6 7 8 in w h d including the projecting parts and the supplied rechargeable battery pack attached Mass approx HDR CX560E CX560VE 385 g 13 oz main unit only 435 g 15 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE 395 g 14 oz main unit only 490 g 1 Ib 1 oz including the supplied rechargeable battery pack GB 69 UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy GB 70 AC Adaptor AC L200C AC L200D Power requirements AC 100 V 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz Current consumption 0 35 A
18. available when you use a fully charged battery pack HDR CX560E CX560VE unit minute Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP FV50 125 130 60 65 supplied NP FV70 260 270 130 135 NP FV100 515 535 255 265 HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE unit minute Battery pack Continuous Typical recording recording time time Image quality HD STD HD STD NP FV50 125 130 60 65 supplied 135 140 65 70 NP FV70 260 270 130 135 280 290 140 145 NP FV100 515 535 255 265 555 580 275 290 e Top When the LCD screen is opened Bottom When recording with the viewfinder without opening the LCD screen e Each recording time is measured when the camcorder is recording high definition image quality HD movies with EH REC Mode set to Standard HQ J e Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop switching the MODE lamp and zooming e Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F is recommended e The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures e The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your camcorder Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack HDR CX560E CX560VE unit minute Battery pack Image quality HD STD NP FV50 215 225 supplied NP FV70
19. eusJa xa Ue YIM sabe Bulaes GB 47 Touch Copy images that have not been copied Touch gt ks Notes e 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 Creating a disc with the DVD writer DV Direct Express You can create a disc or play back the images on a created disc by using the DVD writer DVDirect Express sold separately Refer also to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD writer Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 13 e DVDirect Express is referred to as DVD writer in this section Discs that can be used 12 cm DVD R 12 cm DVD R The device does not support two layered discs 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 13 2 Turn on your camcorder and connect the DVD writer to the USB jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer e You cannot use the Built in USB Cable for this type of connection 3 d Insert an unused disc into the DVD writer and close the disc tray Press DISC BURN on the DVD writer HDR CX690E
20. for repair We will not compensate you for any loss of internal memory data e 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 See the Handycam Handbook p 59 for details on the symptoms of your camcorder and PMB Help p 40 on connecting your camcorder to a computer The power does not turn on Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder p 11 e Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to the The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on e It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be ready to shoot after the power is turned on This is not a malfunction e Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket or remove the battery ack then reconnect it after about 1 minute If your camcorder still does not work press RESET p 75 using a pointed object If you ress RESET all settings including the clock setting are reset e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high Turn off the camcorder and eave it for a while in a cool place e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely low Leave the camcorder with the ower turned on If you still cannot operate your camcorder turn off the camcorder and ake it to a warm place Leave the camcorder here for a while then turn on the camcorder Your camcorder get
21. the PMB Portable installer from the Web to repair GB 41 Jayndwod e yim sojoud pue salAow Bunes Notes on PMB Portable You can download the URLs of some websites from a server administered by Sony hereinafter referred to as the Sony server using PMB Portable You must agree to the following in order to utilize the image uploading service herein after referred to as the service provided by various websites including those using PMB Portable e Depending on the website registration and fees may be required for use of the service Use the service in accordance with the terms stipulated by the website The service can be suspended or altered without notice by the website organizer In these as well as other cases Sony shall not be liable in any way for any loss damages or trouble between you and a third party which arose from the use of the service e You will be redirected to the websites by the Sony server However you may not be able to access the websites for some reason such as server maintenance e If Sony decides to terminate server operation it will be announced in advance on Sony s website etc e Such information as URL address of the site you are redirected to from the Sony server may be recorded in order to improve products and services Sony offers in the future However personal information will not be recorded m Saving images with an external device Select
22. the SteadyShot function and focus according to the attached lens Auto Back Light Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically Dial Setting Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial NIGHTSHOT Light Emits infrared light when using NightShot Japso ued JNOA Bulziwo sn gt GB 55 2 Face Face Detection Adjusts the image quality of the face s automatically Smile Shutter Smile Sensitivity 4 Flash Automatically takes a shot whenever a smile is detected Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the smile shutter function Sets how the flash is activated Sets the brightness of flash Red Eye Reduction Prevents redeye when shooting with flash e N Microphone Blt in Zoom Mic Records movies with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position Reduces the wind noise Audio Mode Sets the recording sound format 5 1ch surround 2ch stereo Micref Level Sets the microphone level ne Shooting Assist Expanded Focus Magnifies the image that appears at the center of the screen by about 2 0 times Guide Frame Displays the frame to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical Display Setting Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed on the LCD screen Zebra Peaking ssssssssssssssssses Displays an image on the LCD screen with its outlines enhanced Displays a zebra p
23. trademark of Sony Corporation BION is a trademark of Sony Corporation e S MOASTET is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation BRAVIA is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation DVDirect is a trademark of Sony Corporation Blu ray Disc and the logo are trademarks e Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e 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 e Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc in the U S and other countries e Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries e and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc e 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 e NAVTEQ and the NAVTEQ Maps logo are trademarks of NAVTEQ in the US and other countries e SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association All other pro
24. 0 18 A Power consumption 18 W Output voltage DC 8 4 V Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 48 mm x 29 mm xX 81 mm 1 15 16 in x 1 3 16 in X 3 1 4 in w h d excluding the projecting parts Mass approx 170 g 6 0 oz excluding the power cord mains lead See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 Maximum output voltage DC 8 4 V Output voltage DC 6 8 V Maximum charge voltage DC 8 4 V Maximum charge current 2 1 A Capacity Typical 7 0 Wh 1 030 mAh Minimum 6 6 Wh 980 mAh Type Li ion Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories On trademarks e Handycam and HANNS YONI are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Memory Stick wwa Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory STICK PRO HG Duo MagicGate MAGIC GATE MagicGate Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick Duo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation x v Colour is a
25. 0VE CX700E CX700VE Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this A manual 3 Memory Stick PRO amp Duo media Mark2 Memory Stick PRO a Memory Stick PRO E Duo media 8 HG Duo media SD memory card SDHC memory card i Class 4 or faster SD card SDXC memory card e Operation with all memory cards is not assured e Memory Stick PRO Duo media half the size of Memory Stick or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder e Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor Doing so may cause a malfunction e 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 e 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 GB 19 GB 20 1 Open the cover and insert the memory card with the notched edge in th
26. 5 E Touch Cancel Yes on the camcorder screen Disconnect the USB cable e If you are using Windows 7 the W icon may not appear on the desktop of the computer In this case you can disconnect the camcorder from your computer without following the procedures described above Notes e Do not format the internal recording media of the camcorder using a computer If you do this the camcorder will not operate correctly e Do not insert AVCHD recording discs that have been created using the PMB software to DVD players or recorders as these devices do not support the AVCHD standard If you do you may not be able to remove the disc from these devices e This camcorder captures high definition footage in the AVCHD format Using the enclosed PC software high definition footage can be copied onto DVD media However DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders as the DVD player recorder may fail to eject the media and may erase its contents without warning e When you access the camcorder from the computer use the supplied software PMB or he pre installed software PMB Portable Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer The image files may be damaged or may not be played back Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer e The camcorder automatically divides an image fi
27. 99 M gt a recordable photos and SteadyShot off 9999 M gt photo size White Balance Shift mtm Playback folder T Tele Macro Current playing movie or GoLoR x v Color 100 112 photo Number of total recorded movies or photos Du Dr Conversion Lens N70 N100 Zebra Bottom m p eo Peaking Indicator Meaning CINEMA EH Cinematone IEB View Images button it Destination E Micref Level low a Fa Intelligent Auto face Ko Wind Noise Reduct al DG detection scene detection a A F SHAR camera shake detection g Bitin Zooni Mie D5 1ch J2ch Audio Mode Audio Level Display Low Lux Parts and controls Figures in are reference pages Indicator Meaning 7 Spot Meter Fcs Spot Meter Exposure EV AE Shift 10000 Shutter Speed F1 4 IRIS 1000 Intelligent Auto Tr Slide show button 101 0005 Data file name Omn Protected image 4 tt Flash Red Eye Reduction e Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see e Some indicators may not appear depending on your camcorder model ZS Built in microphone N Active Interface Shoe therlaceShoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to optional accessories such as a video light a flash or a microphone The accessory can be turned on or off as you operate the POWER switch on your camcorder 3 Flash
28. A FAA LUNET PIRENEOS 73 Index ee Rhy secs As a a s ea a a e N a NEE A A 76 Bering started Step 1 Charging the battery pack TS Power cord SSD Mains lead Ren _ mp To the wall outlet CHG flash charge lamp wall socket Align the A 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 e 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 CX690E CX700E CX700VE Attach the battery pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it clicks 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket The CHG flash charge lamp lights up and charging starts The 4 CHG flash charge lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged GB 11 p ueys Bud GB 12 When the battery is charged disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder To charge the battery using your computer This method is useful when the AC Adaptor is not available Turn off the camcorder and attach the battery pack to the camcorder Connect the camcorder to a running computer using the Built in USB Cable a gt To the wall outlet wall socket When the batt
29. Effective movie 16 9 Approx 6 140 000 pixels Effective photo 16 9 Approx 6 140 000 pixels Effective photo 4 3 Approx 4 600 000 pixels Lens G lens 10 x Optical 14 x Extended 120 x Digital Filter diameter 37 mm 1 1 2 in F1 8 3 4 Focal length f 3 8 mm 38 0 mm 5 32 in 1 1 2 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 26 3 mm 263 mm 1 1 16 in 10 3 8 in 16 9 For photos 26 3 mm 263 mm 1 1 16 in 10 3 8 in 16 9 Color temperature Auto One Push Indoor 3 200 K Outdoor 5 800 K Minimum illumination 11 lx lux in default setting shutter speed 1 50 second 3 lx lux Low Lux is set to On shutter speed 1 25 second 0 lx lux NIGHTSHOT is set to On The unique pixel array of Sony s ClearVid and the image processing system BIONZ allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described 2 EE SteadyShot is set to Standard or Off 3 HEE SteadyShot is set to Active Input Output connectors A V Remote Connector Component video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack HDMI mini connector USB jack mini AB Type A Built in USB HDR CX560E CX560VE output only Headphone jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm MIC input jack Stereo minijack 3 5 mm LCD screen Picture 7 5 cm 3 0 type aspect ratio 16 9 Total number of pixels 921 600 1 920 x 480 General Power requirements DC 6 8 V 7 2
30. GB or more Hard disk Disk volume required for installation Approximately 500 MB 10 GB or more may be necessary when creating AVCHD recording discs 50 GB maximum may be necessary when creating Blu ray discs Display Minimum 1 024 x 768 dots Others USB port this must be provided as standard Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compatible Blu ray disc DVD burner CD ROM drive is necessary for installation Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the hard disk file system Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi boot environment 264 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or newer is required to use disc creation function etc Starter Edition is not supported 4Faster processor is recommended Notes e Operation with all computer environments is not assured When using a Macintosh The supplied software PMB is not supported by Macintosh computers To import the movies and photos to the computer please contact Apple Inc Step 2 Installing the supplied software PMB Install PMB before connecting your camcorder to a computer Notes e Ifa version of PMB under 5 0 00 has been installed on your computer you may be unable to use some functions of those PMB when installing the PMB from the su
31. SONY Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide AN YCA HDR CX560E CX560VE CX690E CX700E CX700VE AVCHD Hom 4 271 155 11 1 Table of contents Getting started Recording Playback Advanced operations Saving movies and photos with a computer Saving images with an external device Customizing your camcorder Additional information Quick reference sIn MEMORY STICK mm CD infourrHium MAPS cuass Read this first Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions e Do not disassemble e Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it e Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals e Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun e Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire e Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries e Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a de
32. STD A V Remote Connector Input S VIDEO VIDEO H omm i Yellow White AUDIO lo red A Yellow Signal flow A V connecting cable supplied AN 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 Insert the recording media in the recording device e If your recording device has an input selector set it to the input mode 2 Connect your camcorder to the recording device a disc recorder etc with the A V connecting cable 1 supplied or an A V connecting cable with S VIDEO 2 sold separately e Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device 3 Start playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device e Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 4 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Notes e Since copying is performed via analog data transfer the image quality may deteriorate e You cannot copy ima
33. Supplied items 5 Troubleshooting Turning the power on USB cables 48 51 VBR EEPE EEEE AEE PENET 64 You will find the menu lists on pages 55 to 58 Quick reference GB 77 GB 78 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan UN DPAcIUNVH g9 4271155110
34. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder and hen adjust the angle 90 degrees max FE ey i ote 180 degrees max NS gt 90 degrees to the camcorder e When you make recording with the viewfinder only pull out the viewfinder and close the LCD panel If the indicator on the viewfinder appear blurred adjust the viewfinder lever located on the side of the viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE GB 23 Data code during recording The recording date time and condition and coordinates HDR CX560VE CX700VE are recorded automatically on the recording media They are not displayed during recording However you can check them as Data Code during playback To display them touch MENU Setup gt B Playback Settings gt Data Code a desired setting gt EZS Shooting photos H Movie When recording a movie Photo When recording a photo Flashes Lights up PHOTO button 9 MODE E MODE button When Ilillll disappears the photo is recorded E 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 GB 24 O Tips e See page 65 on the recordable number of photos e To change the image size touch MENU Image Quality Size o Image Size gt a desire
35. USB Cable then touch USB Connect on the LCD screen of the camcorder J Select the language for the application to be installed then proceed to the next screen Read the terms of the license agreement carefully If you agree to the terms change Oto and then click Next Install GB 38 iI When the installation is completed remove the CD ROM from the computer e Click PMB icon that appears on the desktop of the computer to start up the software Notes e To create discs or use other functions on Windows XP Image Mastering API v2 0 for Windows XP should be installed If Image Mastering API v2 0 for Windows XP has not been installed yet select it from required programs on the installation screen and install it following the procedures displayed The computer must be connected to the internet for the installation You may install Image Mastering API v2 0 for Windows XP in response to the message displayed when you try to start those functions e Operation is not guaranteed if you read or write video data from or to the camcorder using software other than the supplied PMB For the information on the compatibility of the software you are using consult the manufacturer of the software To disconnect your camcorder from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device e
36. Ue YIM sabe Hues GB 49 Touch the movie you want to burn on the disc V appears Remaining Disc capacity _ x J 30 12 2010 31 12 Oo cs m m m 31 12 2010 1 EM Disc Burn Option e Touch and hold the desired thumbnail so that you can confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen EJ Touch on the camcorder screen To create another disc of the same contents insert a new disc and touch CREATE SAME DISC E After the operation is completed touch Exit gt on the camcorder screen J Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder Notes Do not do any of the following when creating a disc Turn off the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable or the AC Adaptor Subject the camcorder to mechanical shock or vibration Eject the memory card from the camcorder e Play the created disc to make sure copying was performed correctly before deleting the movies on your camcorder e If Failed or DISC BURN failed appears on the screen insert another disc into the DVD writer and perform the DISC BURN operation again Q Tips e 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 Playing back a disc on the DVD writer EJ Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord ma
37. after saving images on an external media device playback of images through the camcorder p 47 importing images to PMB Devices that cannot be used as an external media device e 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 Notes e You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function e 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 e Operation is not assured with every device satisfying requirements for operating e For details on available external media devices go to the Sony support website in your country region Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord mains lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket 2 If the external medium device has the AC power cable connect it to the wall outlet wall socket 3 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the e
38. al amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate ME collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for th
39. attern as a guide for adjusting brightness Audio Level Display Displays the audio level meter on the LCD screen amp Llmage Quality Size REC Me wiveeccesesssssesseese Sets the mode to record movies When recording fast moving subject a high image quality is recommended Frame Rate Sets the frame rate to record movies HD 7 Wide MOde eccsssssseeees Sets the horizontal to vertical ratio when recording movies with standard definition image quality STD Setting Sets image quality for recording playback or editing movies x v Color Records wider range of colors fo Image Size Sets the photo size EPlayback Function Event VieW Shows the Event View display Map ViCW esses Shows the Map View display Highlight Movie 5 Scenario Starts Highlight Playback Starts playing Highlight Scenario that has been saved GB 56 WEdit Co py Delete ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessese Deletes movies or photos Protect aceuetcink wien Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting COPY inidunnelticcuanle HDR CX560E CX560VE Copies images from the selected internal recording medium to the inserted memory card HDR CX700E CX700VE Copies images back and forth between the selected internal recording medium and the inserted memory card Direct COPY sss Copies images stored on the internal recording me
40. ch type of media on the camcorder is to be used when the camcorder is connected to an external device via USB USB Connect Setting Sets the connection mode when the camcorder is connected to a computer or a USB device USB LUN Setting Sets the camcorder to improve the compatibility of a USB connection by restricting some USB functions Disc Burn aaccscosamnaan Allows you to save images onto discs by a single press of a button GB 57 x General Settings BECP nnsssssssssssssssssssssssssessess Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not LCD Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen Your Location Displays the current location on a map GPS Setting Sets the GPS signal reception on or off REC Lamp Remote Ctrl Sets whether the Wireless Remote Commander is to be used or not A SHUt Off snini Changes the A Shut Off setting p 13 Power On By LCD Sets whether or not the camcorder is turned on and off when you open and close the LCD screen Sets the recording lamp to light up or not Language Setting Sets the display language p 17 Calibration Calibrates the touch panel Battery Info Displays the battery information Demo MOde csssssssssses Sets whether the demonstration appears or not Clock Settings Date amp Time Setting Sets the Date amp Time Summer Time or
41. connected to the USB port on the camcorder are connected to external devices at the same time disconnect the one that is not connected to a computer Self diagnosis display Warning indicators If indicators appear on the LCD screen or viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE check the following If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility In this case when you contact them give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E c 04 00 e The battery pack is not an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series Use an InfoLITHIUM battery pack V series p 11 e Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to your camcorder securely p 11 c 06 00 The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place C 13 00 C 32 0 Remove the power source Reconnect it and operate your camcorder again E 00 00 Follow the steps from on page 60 Ww e Battery power is low ATH The battery pack temperature is high Change the battery pack or place it in a cool place GB 61 UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy NX e No memory card is inserted p 19 e When the indicator flashes there is not enough free space for recording images Delete unnecessary images p 35 or format the memory card after storing the images on oth
42. d setting gt Es e You cannot record photos while is displayed e 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 gt Flash Flash a desired setting gt cs 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 yoeqhe d Bulpioday Acquiring location information using the GPS HDR CX560VE CX700VE When you set GPS Setting p 58 to On Bs appears on the LCD screen and your camcorder starts searching for the GPS satellites and acquires the location information Acquiring the location information enables you to use functions such as the Map View The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception e Processing time can be shortened when you load the GPS assist data into the camcorder using the supplied software PMB Install PMB on your computer p 37 and connect the computer to the internet Then connect the camcorder to the computer and the GPS assist data will be automatically updated e The GPS assist data may not function in the foll
43. der You can enjoy the following functions using the PMB Portable e Uploading images to network services such as blogs with ease e Uploading by a network connected computer while away from home Register network services such as blogs to use frequently Click the Help button on the upper right of the computer screen after the PMB Portable software starts up and then you can view the details on how to use the software Starting up PMB Portable E Turn on your camcorder then connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built in USB Cable e The USB Select screen appears on the camcorder screen P Touch USB Connect on the camcorder screen When using Windows 7 The Device Stage window opens When using Windows XP Windows Vista The AutoPlay wizard is displayed e If the USB Select screen does not appear touch MENU Setup gt 2 Connection gt 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 EJ Click PMB Portable The license agreement screen appears EJ Select the desired language and click OK The area select screen appears J Select Region and Country Area and click OK The license agreement screen appears J Read the agreement well and click I Agree PMB Portable starts up
44. dium or on a memory card to some type of external media J powe JNOA Bulziwo sn gt e Setup amp Media Settings Media Select uu Sets the type of media to be used for recording movies or photos p 18 Media Info esses Displays information on the recording media such as free space POMEL siacssce csccbesssssoctescscite Deletes all data on the internal recording media or a memory card Repair Img DB F Repairs the image database file on the internal recording media or a memory card p 62 File NUMDET sssssssssseee Sets how to assign the file number ic Playback Settings Data Code sssseseesesoesossesese Sets the date and time VOLUME sssssssssssssssssseseene Adjusts the volume of playback sound p 30 Download Music Download music files that can be played with Highlight Playback Empty Music Deletes music files 2 Connection TV Typis Converts the signal depending on the TV connected p 32 COMPONENT sees Select this option when you connect your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack p 33 HDMI Resolution Selects the output image resolution when connecting your camcorder to a TV with an HDMI cable sold separately CTRL FOR HDM Sets whether or not the TV s Remote Commander is to be used when the camcorder is connected to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV with the HDMI cable sold separately USB CONNECE esses Selects whi
45. duct names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Works with Z gt PlayStatione3 Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available GB 71 UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy Me sick reference Screen indicators GB 72 Center Center Indicator Meaning Left Right STBY REC Recording status aarp Slide show set NightShot P M yer wa Warning p Playback mode Te Right Left Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning Recording image quality MENU button __ HD STD frame rate Self timer recording HELE 50i HO EA fa S EX X l GPS triangulating status FH HQ LP EF Wide Mode 60min m Remaining battery WD Fader eo Recording playback iai Face Detection set to editing media Off 0 00 00 Counter hour minute Smile Shutter set to Off second Manual focus 00Min Estimated recording Scene Selection remaining time lz3m o2m 33m vea Photo size Approximate number of White Balance 99
46. e direction as illustrated until it clicks e Close the cover after inserting the memory card Access lamp vy S y i Q J K 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 2 Close the cover Notes e 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 e 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 e Do not open the cover during recording e 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 Copying movies and photos HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE HDR CX560E CX560VE You can copy movies and photos from the internal recording media to the memory card HDR CX700E CX700VE You can copy movies and photos back and forth between the internal recording media and the memory card Touch MENU Edit Copy Copy then follow the instructions that appear on the screen m Recording Playback Recording In the default setting movies and photos are recorded on the following media Movies are recorded with high definition imag
47. e environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials 8 3 will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product For customers in the U S A If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No HDR CX700E Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Op
48. e quality HD HDR CX690E Memory card HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE Internal recording media O Tips e To change the recording media see page 18 HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE Fasten the grip belt ypeqkejq bUI pIo 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened a GB 21 GB 22 Recording movies H Movie When recording a movie Photo When recording a photo START STOP button STBY REC R START E STOP Le JOJJE f MODE button 1 Press MODE to turn on the H 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 items You can change the settings using the Display Setting menu about 4sec after 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 Smile Detection frame Orange Face Detection frame White Notes e If you close the LCD screen while recording movies the camcorder stops recording The maximum continuous recordable time of m
49. enzine alcohol chemical cloths repellent insecticide and sunscreen Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time About care and storage of the lens e 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 e Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust e To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above 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 camcorder is turned off 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 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 Procedures Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor and
50. er media e The Image Database File is damaged Check the data base file by touching MENU Setup gt Media Settings gt Repair Img DB F the recording medium HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE 5s The memory card is damaged Format the memory card with your camcorder p 57 2 e Incompatible memory card is inserted p 19 om e The memory card is write protected e Access to the memory card was restricted on another device There is something wrong with the flash Wh e The amount of light is not sufficient Use the flash e The camcorder is unsteady Hold the camcorder steady with both hands However note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear GB 62 e The recording media is full Delete unnecessary images p 35 e Photos cannot be recorded during processing Wait for a while then record e When EH REC Mode is set to Highest Quality FX or 50p Quality PS you cannot capture photos while recording movies Furthermore if Frame Rate is set to 25p you cannot record photos while the camcorder is in movie recording standby mode Recording time of movies number of recordable photos HD stands for high definition image quality and STD stands for standard image quality Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack Recording time Approximate time
51. eration is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No HDR CX560E Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
52. ery is fully charged disconnect the camcorder from the computer p 39 Notes e Operation with all computers is not assured e 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 e 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 e You can charge the battery by connecting the Built in USB Cable to a wall outlet wall socket using an AC U501AD AC US50AG 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 e 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 Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack Charging time Battery pack A AC Adaptor Built in USB Cable NP FV50 supplied 155 315 NP FV70 195 600 NP FV100 390 1050 e The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C
53. g of such materials may be contrary to the copyright laws e Use the camcorder in accordance with local regulations Notes on playing back e 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 e Standard STD image quality movies recorded on SD memory cards cannot be played on AV equipment of other manufacturers DVD media recorded with HD image quality high definition e 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 Save all your recorded image data e To prevent your image data from being lost save all your recorded images on external media periodically To save images on your computer see page 36 and to save images on external devices see page 43 e The type of discs or media on which the images can be saved depend on the H REC Mode selected when the images were recorded Movies recorded with 50p Quality PS can be saved using external media p 45 Movies recorded with Highest Quality FX
54. g the recording media ccc cec cee ee cece eee ee eee eeneees 18 To check the recording media settingS 6 cccceeceeeeeeeeee sence 18 Copying movies and photos HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX7OOVE eee e eee eeeeeee eee eee 20 Recording Playback RECORDING ca cschnaGes tates Suton vague r aa a a eana k AAEE i 21 Acquiring location information using the GPS HDR CX560VE CX700VE ssissiesiesiessrsrissresrrtresrsrrrrerrrsrrreresr 25 Selecting the recording mode 6 cece cece cece eee ec eee ete eee rrr 26 Adjusting for shooting Conditions 50 cc cece cece ee cece cece ec eee ete eet een eees 27 Playback on the camcorder 06 ce cece ccc c eee eect eee e beste tenet etn eeseeeees 28 Performing Highlight Playback 06 00 ccc cecc ees ee cece teeta eee tenes 31 Playing images ON ATV 06 cc cece cece cece e cece ete eee ee eee territi ete eee eeaeeeeeeees 32 Advanced operations Deleting movies and photos 06 06 ccc cece cece ee cece eee eec eee een tee eta eee eeeees 35 Saving movies and photos with a computer Useful functions available if you connect the camcorder to a computer WiINdOWS 25 5 cr ricgots hou ocas Sedca sistem et Hdl eddentaa detect ebe lisign Sdhahda thoes Preparing a computer Windows 0 0 00cc ccc eee cece ee cee c ec eee eee etueet eee ees When using a Macintos
55. ges to recorders connected with an HDMI cable e To copy date time information camera data and coordinates HDR CX560VE CX700VE touch MENU Setup gt eS Playback Settings gt Data Code gt a desired setting gt ox Fl When the screen size of display devices TV etc is 4 3 touch MENU Setup gt 2 Connection TV Type 4 3 km 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 GB 53 SDdIAap eusJa xa Ue YIM sabe Bulaes E Customizing your camcorder GB 54 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 H Shooting Mode Items for selecting a shooting mode p 55 Camera Mic Items for customized shooting gt p 55 a Image Quality Size Items for setting up image quality or size p 56 mh Playback Function Items for playback gt p 56 Ma Edit Copy Items for editing gt p 57 e Setup Other setup items p 57 Operating menus Follow the procedures explained below to set the menu items v Cx menu Shooting Mode Camera Mic Image Quality Size O sH Playback Function Edit Copy Setup O A S gag m sid y
56. h 0 0cc ccc cec cece eee eceeee et een eee eee eee eeees Starting PMB Picture Motion Browser Uploading images to a network service Ua U0D Jo ajqey GB 10 Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device 064 43 Saving images on an external media device cece cence eeeeeeeeeneeee ees 45 Creating a disc with the DVD writer DVDirect Express 00 0 cccceeseee sees 48 Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express 00 00 00 eee e cece cece cece nett neteneeeteet neta ees 51 Creating a standard definition image quality STD disc with a recorder etc 52 Customizing your camcorder USING MENUS ss g3 ices cokes dense cree oo causa Ee Tees S baes eae eee N bates 54 Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook 064 59 Additional information EJ Troubleshooting ccc cceecececccceeeescseecenseseccrtecteentteteeentrsteeenns 60 Recording time of movies number of recordable photos ccceeee eee 63 Precaution Snan woes a a a helt Meets oe ie e dead athe bed cine 66 SPECiICALONS ic see cid in aerea Vis fees E a cata ven dings A AEDE DAN 68 Quick reference Sereen indicators reai e a e chad ac Maathaboah wad ea NE aanmend a i 72 Parts and CONtIOIS 0c da aanere iN AARE A HENE ENA
57. ified language Touch MEM MENU gt Setup gt N General Settings gt Language Setting a desired language gt ES GB 17 GB 18 Step 3 Preparing the recording media The recording media that can be used differs depending on your camcorder The following icons are displayed on the screen of your camcorder HDR CX690E J Memory card HDR CXS560E CX560VE f CX700E CX700VE 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 QO Tips e See page 64 for the recordable time of movies e See page 65 for the number of recordable photos Selecting recording media HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE Touch MENU Setup Media Settings Media Select The Media Select screen appears Touch the desired recording medium then touch WEIS 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 Tav N pie media icon e The icon displayed may vary depending on your model Inserting a memory card Notes e Set the recording medium to Memory Card to record movies and or photos on a memory card HDR CX560E CX56
58. ing 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 usp adapter cable media device with high ra sold 45 definition image quality HD P y DVDirect Express DVD writer Saving images on a DVD disc Built in USB cable of 48 with high definition image the DVDirect Express quality HD DVD writer other than DVDirect Express Saving images on a DVD disc des with high definition image Bulb in USE Cable 51 quality HD or with standard definition image quality STD Hard disk recorder etc Saving images on a DVD disc A V connecting cable 52 with standard definition image supplied quality STD 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 e The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices e 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 correct
59. ins lead to the DC IN jack of your camcorder and the wall outlet wall socket p 13 E Turn on your camcorder and connect the DVD writer to the Y USB jack of your camcorder with the USB cable of the DVD writer You can play back movies on the TV screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV p 32 EJ Insert a created disc into the DVD writer The movies on the disc appear on the index screen on the camcorder E Press the play button on the DVD writer e You can also operate by the camcorder screen J After the operation is completed touch on the camcorder screen and remove the disc when the tray is open J Touch and disconnect the USB cable Creating a high definition image quality HD disc with a DVD writer etc other than DVDirect Express 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 Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 13 e Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions 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 p 13 J Turn on your camcorder a
60. l results of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way i Black points White red blue or green points e Exposing the LCD screen the viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions e 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 About language setting e 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 17 On recording e To ensure stable operation of the memory card it is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before the first use formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the data will be irrecoverable Save your important data on your PC etc Before starting to record test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems e 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 a PAL system based TV Television programs films video tapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recordin
61. le that exceeds 2 GB or larger and saves the parts as separate files All image files may be shown as separate files on a computer however the files will be handled properly by the import function of the camcorder or the PMB software and also by the playback function of the PMB Portable software e Use the supplied PMB software when you import long movies or edited images from the camcorder to a computer If you use other software the images may not be imported correctly e When you delete image files follow the steps on page 35 e You can create a Blu ray disc by using a computer with a Blu ray disc burner Install the BD Add on Software for PMB Jayndwod e yim sojoud pue saiAow Bunes GB 39 Starting PMB Picture Motion Browser Double click the PMB short cut icon on the computer screen The PMB software starts up 2 Double click the PMB Help short cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use PMB Notes e If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen click Start All Programs gt PMB the desired item Q Tips e Double click PMB Launcher on the desktop of the computer This allows you to start the desired function application by selecting one from a list of PMB functions GB 40 Uploading images to a network service The application software PMB Portable is pre installed in the camcor
62. le with the HDMI logo e Use an HDMI mini connector on one end for the camcorder and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end e Copyright protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder e Some TVs may not function correctly e g no sound or image with this connection e Do not connect the camcorder HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack as malfunction may result yoeqhe d Bulpiosay e 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 To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV 16 9 4 3 e Set TV Type to 16 9 or 4 3 according to your TV When you connect with A V connecting cable with S Video e 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 e This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A V connecting cable GB 33 When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack e 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 When connecting to your TV via a VCR e C
63. leave it with the LCD screen closed for more than 24 hours Note on disposal transfer of the camcorder HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE Even if you delete all movies and still images or perform Format data on the internal recording media may not be completely erased When you transfer the camcorder it is UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy GB 67 GB 68 recommended that you perform Empty See Getting detailed information from the Handycam Handbook on page 59 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 Note on disposal transfer of memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or ormat 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 hat 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 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 2 gt Tab R Z WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do n
64. llow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described GB 65 UOHJEUOJU jeuonippy GB 66 Co Tips e You can also use memory card with a capacity of under 1 GB for recording photos The following list shows the bit rate pixels and aspect ratio of each recording mode movie audio etc High definition image quality HD PS Max 28 Mbps 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 FX Max 24 Mbps 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 FH Approx 17 Mbps average 1 920 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 1 440 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 LP Approx 5 Mbps average 1 440 X 1 080 pixels 16 9 Standard definition image quality STD HQ Approx 9 Mbps average 720 X 576 pixels 16 9 4 3 The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio Photo recording mode 4 672 X 2 628 dots 16 9 3 504 X 2 628 dots 4 3 2 112 X 1 584 dots 4 3 640 X 480 dots 4 3 Dual recording 4 672 X 2 628 dots 16 9 3 504 X 2 628 dots 4 3 Capturing a photo from a movie 1 920 X 1 080 dots 16 9 640 X 360 dots 16 9 640 X 480 dots 4 3 Precautions On use and care e 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 vibratio
65. ly However you cannot recover the demonstration movie once you delete it SdIAap eusJa xa Ue YIM sabe Hues 43 GB 44 The types of media on which images are saved Refer to Selecting the recording mode on page 26 The devices on which the created disc can be played back DVD disc with high definition image quality HD AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray disc player or a PlayStation 3 DVD disc with standard definition image quality STD Ordinary DVD playback devices such as a DVD player Notes e Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions Saving images on an external media device You can save movies and photos on an external media device USB storage devices such as an external hard disk drive You can also play back images on the camcorder or another playback device Notes e For this operation you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold separately e The USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 may not be available in some countries regions e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor p 13 e Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device Tips e You can import images saved on the external media device to your computer by using the supplied software PMB Functions available
66. mages from an external media device to the internal recording medium on the camcorder EJ When you selected Multiple Images touch the image to be saved V appears x J 30 12 2010 gt 31 12 N Oo ml cs EJ m m 31 12 2010 gt Oo Oo Oo Oo SEE Copy ea e Press and hold the image down on the LCD screen to confirm the image Touch to return to the previous screen e If you select All In Event select the event to copy with B You cannot select multiple events B Touch gt i ae on the camcorder screen Playing back images in the external media device on the camcorder EJ Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch Play without copying Event View of the external media device is displayed P Select the image you want to view and play back the image p 28 e You can also view images on a TV connected to your camcorder p 32 e You can play back the high definition image quality HD movies on your computer using Player for AVCHD Start Player for AVCHD and select the drive where the external media device is connected with Settings To perform Direct Copy manually You can perform Direct Copy manually while the camcorder is connected to an external media device Touch MENU Edit Copy Direct Copy on the Event View screen of the external media device SDdIAap
67. mode Recording time HDR CX700E HDR CX700VE 22h25m 22h15m 17h0m 16h50m 38h40m 38h20m Standard HQ Long Time IP 5 1ch 31h45m 31h30m Long Time LP 40h5m 39h45m 2chy 32h 45 m 32h30 m Standard definition image quality STD in h hour and m minute Recording mode Recording time HDR CX700E HDR CX700VE Standard HQ 23h10m 23h0m 5 1ch 21h 20m 21h 10m Standard HQ 23h55m 23h40m 2ch 21h55m 21h 45m You can change the recording sound format with Audio Mode p 56 Notes The number in is the minimum recordable time Tips e You can record movies of a maximum of 3 999 scenes with high definition image quality HD and 9 999 scenes with standard definition image quality STD The maximum continuous recording time of movies is approximately 13 hours If you want to record up to the maximum recording time indicated in the table you need to delete the demonstration movie on your camcorder HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE e Your camcorder uses the VBR Variable Bit Rate format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time Memory card High definition image quality HD unit minute 268 468 86GB 16GB 32GB E 9 15 35 75 150
68. n 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 Ona sandy beach or anywhere dusty I sand or dust gets in your camcorder it may malfunction Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired Near windows or outdoors where the LCD screen the viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight This damages the inside of the viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE or the LCD screen e 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 e 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 e Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens e Keep the camcorder turning off when you are not using your camcorder e Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel for example and operate it Doing so might cause heat to build up inside e When disconnec
69. nd connect a DVD writer etc to your camcorder with the Built in USB Cable The USB Select screen appears on the camcorder screen 51 244 p Lu17X Ue YIM sabe Hujnes GB 52 e If the USB Select screen does not appear touch MENU Setup gt Connection USB Connect 3 Touch USB Connect on the camcorder screen e The displayed recording media differ depending on the model 4 Record movies on the connected device For details refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected 5 After the operation is completed touch onthe camcorder screen 6 Disconnect the USB cable 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 1 or 2 Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected Notes e Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet wall socket using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation p 13 e Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries regions e High definition image quality HD movies will be copied with standard definition image quality
70. 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 MENU Setup gt i Media Settings Format the desired medium HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE Es Notes on optional accessories e We recommend using genuine Sony accessories e Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions About this manual illustrations and on screen displays e 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 e In this manual the internal memory HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE and the memory card are called recording media e In this manual the DVD disc recorded with high definition image quality HD is called AVCHD recording disc e Design and specifications of your camcorder and accessories are subject to change without notice Confirm the model name of your camcorder e 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 e The main differences in specifica
71. on will appear on the Event View screen etc eens cod oh og 31 12 2010 gt 1 1 C E Giightignt amp You can make menu settings of the external media device such as deleting images Touch MENU gt Edit Copy on Event View To disconnect the external media device Touch R while the camcorder is in the playback standby mode Event View or Event Index is displayed of the external media device Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable Notes e The number of scenes you can save on the external media device are as follows However even if the external media device has free space you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number High definition image quality HD movies Max 3 999 Standard definition image quality STD movies Max 9 999 Photos Max 40 000 The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded Saving desired movies and photos You can save desired images in the camcorder to the external media device EJ Connect the camcorder to the external media device and touch Play without copying Event View of the external medium is displayed H Touch MENU Edit Copy Copy EJ Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to select the recording media HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE image selection methods and type of the image You cannot copy i
72. onnect 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 Notes e 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 MENU gt Image Quality Size gt E Wide Mode gt 4 3 ELS e When the A V connecting cable is used to output movies movies are output with standard definition image quality STD If your TV VCR has a 21 pin adaptor EUROCONNECTOR Use a 21 pin adaptor sold separately to view playback pictures Tips e 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 gt S VIDEO video e 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 On Photo TV HD This camcorder is compatible with the Photo TV HD standard Photo TV HD allows for highly detailed photo like depiction of subtle textures and colors By connecting Sony s Photo TV HD compatible devices using an HDMI cable or the component AV cable a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality The TV will automatically switch to the a
73. ot recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire e 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 Specifications System Signal format PAL color CCIR standards HDTV 1080 50i 1080 50p specification Movie recording format HD MPEG 4 AVC H 264 AVCHD format compatible 1080 50p original format STD MPEG2 PS Audio recording system Dolby Digital 2ch 5 1ch Dolby Digital 5 1 Creator Photo file format DCE Ver 2 0 Compatible Exif Ver 2 3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media Movie Photo Internal memory HDR CX560E CX560VE 64 GB HDR CX700E CX700VE 96 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD card Class 4 or faster When measuring media capacity 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for system management and or application files The capacity that a user can use is below HDR CX560E approximately 63 9 GB HDR CX560VE approximately 63 1 GB HDR CX700E approximately 96 0 GB HDR CX700VE approximately 95 2 GB Viewfinder Electronic viewfinder color HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE Image device 6 2 mm 1 2 88 type CMOS sensor Recording pixels photo 16 9 Max 12 3 mega 4 672 X 2 628 pixels Gross Approx 6 648 000 pixels
74. our camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened Press View Images STBY The Event View screen appears after some seconds 3 Touch EB E to select the desired event B A B 5 hE ji Change View po jeg ae o 31 12 2010 gt 11 G l oy 2010 aay Highlight t B Highlight le Big Garces G H i o D E F Al To the MENU screen B Events C Change View button HDR CX560VE CX700VE EJE To the previous next event Event name Time line bar Highlight Playback button D E F Change to the movie photo recording mode G H l Change Event Scale button Appears only when the image quality is set to APH 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 gt 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 J the events tha
75. ovies is about 13 hours e When a movie file exceeds 2 GB the next movie file is created automatically e 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 Access lamp p 20 is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Tips e See page 64 on the recordable time of movies e You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully Dual Rec SteadyShot is set to Active in the default setting e You can specify the priority face by touching it yoeqhe d Bulpuoday e You can capture photos from recorded movies e You can check the recordable time estimated remaining capacity etc by touching MENU Setup gt Media Settings gt Media Info 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 On and record images using the outer frame displayed on the screen as a guide
76. owing 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 e Built in map is powered by companies as follows Map of Japan by ZENRIN CO LTD other areas by NAVTEQ GB 25 GB 26 Selecting the recording mode You can change the quality of the image that you record by touching MENU Image Quality Size gt HH REC Model The types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode selected For details on a save operation using the external devices see page 43 Recording mode Types of media TES FX FH HQ LP On this camcorder Internal recording media Vv Vv v Memory card v v v On external devices External media USB storage devices v Vv Vv Blu ray discs v v AVCHD recording discs v PS can be set only when R Frame Rate is set to 50p Adjusting for shooting conditions Recording in dark places NightShot When you press NIGHTSHOT appears and you can record images even in total darkness Press NIGHTSHOT again to cancel the NightShot function e Using NightShot in bright places will cause a malfunction of your camcorder Infrared port Adjusting focus etc manually MANUAL dial It is convenient to make manual adjustments using the MANUAL dial by assigning a men
77. p 13 3 Play a movie or a photo on the camcorder p 28 image quality STD S Component A V Cable supplied ODEON e Green Y Ea Blue Ps Ce AN R Red Pr CR AUDIO White ae Red HDMI Cable HDMI sold separately IN eS HDMI OUT rr D D Connecting to a non high definition 16 9 wide or 4 3 TV When movies are recorded with high definition image quality HD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD When movies are recoded with standard image quality STD they are played back in standard definition image quality STD S Com ponent A V Cable COMPONENT supplied VIDEO IN e Green Y g m Blue Ps Cs Red Pr Cr AUDIO D e A V connecting cable with S VIDEO sold separately SIDES VIDEO AUDIO White Red 4 Yellow A V connecting cable supplied VIDEO Yellow I AUDI When you connect with component A V cable e If you connect only component video plugs audio signals are not output Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals e Select the Component setting for the component input jack you are using Touch MENU Setup gt 2 Connection gt Component gt a desired setting gt to make the setting When you connect with HDMI cable e Use an HDMI cab
78. pplied CD ROM Also PMB Launcher is installed from the supplied CD ROM and you can start PMB or other software by using the PMB Launcher Jayndwo e yim sojoud pue salAow Bunes GB 37 Double click the PMB Launcher short cut icon on the computer screen to start PMB Launcher E Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer P Turn on the computer e Log on as an Administrator for installation e Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software EJ Place the supplied CD ROM in the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears e If the screen does not appear click Start gt Computer in Windows XP My Computer then double click SONYPMB E CD ROM Drive names such as E may vary depending on the computer EJ Follow the instructions that appear on the computer screen to continue the installation e You may be required to install some other applications included on the disc at the same time If the installation display appears follow the instructions that appear on the screen e When you are required to restart the computer follow the instructions that appear on the screen and restart it e Connect the camcorder to the computer when you are instructed to do so EJ Click Install E Select the country or region K Connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built in
79. ppropriate mode when displaying photos Setup of the TV will be necessary Please refer to the instructions of your Photo TV HD compatible TV for details Advanced operations Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting movies and photos from recording media Notes e You cannot restore images once they are deleted Save important movies and photos in advance e Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting the images It may damage the recording media e Do not eject the memory card while deleting images from the memory card e You cannot delete protected movies and photos Undo the protection of the movies and photos to delete them before you try to delete them e The demonstration movie on your camcorder is protected HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE e If you delete movies photos that are included in saved scenarios the scenarios will also be deleted Tips e If you start playing back an image by selecting it from the Event Index screen you can delete the image using U on the playback screen e To delete all images recorded in the recording media and recover all the recordable space of the media format the media e Reduced size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called thumbnails Touch MENU Edit Copy Delete 2 To select and delete movies touch Multiple Images
80. r 1 A button type lithium battery is already installed Remove the insulation sheet before using the Wireless Remote Commander Rechargeable battery pack NP FV50 1 CD ROM Handycam Application Software 1 p 37 PMB software including PMB Help Handycam Handbook PDF Operating Guide This manual 1 A B Cc D e This camcorder has a built in software application called PMB Portable p 40 e See page 19 for the memory card you can use with this camcorder Using the camcorder e Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers Viewfinder HDR CX690E Lens hood HDR CX690E X700E CX700VE CX700E CX700VE Battery pack e The camcorder is not dustproofed dripproofed or waterproofed See Precautions p 66 Menu items LCD panel viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE and lens e A menu item that is grayed out is not available under the current recording or playback conditions The LCD screen and viewfinder HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE are manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use 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 norma
81. radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Supplied items The numbers in are the supplied quantity AC Adaptor 1 Power cord Mains lead 1 Component A V cable 1 A A V connecting cable 1 B USB connection support cable 1 C Use this cable when the Built in USB Cable of the camcorder p 12 is too short for connection Lens hood 1 Only for HDR CX690E CX700E CX700VE D To attach the lens hood see page 74 Wireless Remote Commande
82. red geographical area with ESE then touch Next Area Setting g o GMT 00 Lisbon London e To set the date and time again touch MENU Setup gt Clock Settings gt Date amp Time Setting gt Date amp Time When an item is not on the screen touch ee SS til the item appears GB 15 Set Summer Time then touch Next e If you set Summer Time to On the clock advances 1 hour Summer Time Sets to summer time Cae Cae 5 Select the date format then touch Next Date amp Time Format Set date and time display mode ll Y M D M English D Y_ M D Y D M Y J Select the date and time touch M E to set the value then touch Next We The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time Date amp Time CG Hee E The clock starts Notes e 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 gt iC Playback Settings gt Data Code Date Time gt Es e You can turn off the operation beeps by touching MENU MENU Setup gt aS General Settings Beep Off Weis e If the button you touch does not react correctly calibrate the touch panel e
83. s the brightness of movies and photos Focuses manually Sharpens the subject with its background blurred or sharpens the whole image Shutter Speed Adjusts Shutter Speed 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 AE SUI accausnamack Adjusts the exposure Touch if the subject is white or the backlight is bright or touch E ifthe subject is black or the light is dim White Balance Shift Adjusts the white balance Low Lux Records bright color images in the dim TE Camera Settings Scene Selection Selects an appropriate recording setting according to the type of scene such as night view or beach RE Cinematone Adjusts the color of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of films when recording Fader Se Fades scenes in or out E3 Self Timer Sets the self timer when your camcorder is in photo recording mode Tele Macro Shoots a subject in focus with the background out of focus SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when recording movies EJ SteadyShot Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting photos Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of the digital zoom that exceeds the zoom level of the zoom Conversion Lens Sets the type of an attached conversion lens sold separately Optimizes
84. s warm e Your camcorder may become warm during operation This is not a malfunction The power abruptly turns off e Use the AC Adaptor p 13 e Turn on the power again e Charge the battery pack p 11 Pressing START STOP or PHOTO does not record images e Press MODE to turn on the H Movie or Photo lamp e Your camcorder is recording the image you have just shot on the recording media You cannot make any new recordings during this period e The recording media is full Delete unnecessary images p 35 Total number of movie scenes or photos has exceeded the recordable capacity of your camcorder p 64 Delete unnecessary images p 35 The recording stops e The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high low Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool warm place PMB cannot be installed e Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PMB p 37 PMB does not work correctly e Quit PMB and restart your computer The camcorder is not recognized by the computer e Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camcorder e Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and your camcorder and restart the computer then connect the computer and your camcorder again in an orderly manner e When both the built in USB cable and other USB cable that is
85. se an NP FV70 or NP FV100 battery pack e We do not recommend using an NP FV30 which only allows short recording and playback times with your camcorder e 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 GB 13 p ueys Buiy D GB 14 Notes on the AC Adaptor e 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 e Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture e Do not short circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects This may cause a malfunction 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 e Do not use an electronic voltage transformer Step 2 Turning the power on and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open press POWER MODE lamp payejs Bud POWER button Select the desired language then touch Next Touch the button on the LCD screen 3 Select the desi
86. t can be displayed on the time line bar D a ie x 4 Touch an image you want to view 2 J Q A D E x 30 12 2010 gt 31 12 20 00 00 _ Fs Ir 5 a H MOVIE 5 PHOTO te a ae Eh MOVIE PHOTO OY 31 12 2010 gt 1 1 a B C F G Touch E to select the image type to be displayed in the index from H MOVIE movies only E PHOTO photos only or anes MOVIE PHOTO movies and photos mixed AJ To go back to the Event View screen B EEE Displays the previous next page Touching and holding the button scrolls the index screen C Change to the movie photo recording mode D Event title E Switch Image Type button F G Movie Photo IPI appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded If you touch the movie or photo with IPI you can continue playback from the previous time GB 29 GB 30 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 Eh MOVIE PHOTO the default setting or EH MOVIE by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event Index screen gt Volume adjustment q Delete gt Context g Co 9 CO e e To stop a Next Pre
87. ting the power cord mains lead pull it by the plug and not the cord lead Do not damage the power cord mains lead such as by placing anything heavy on it e Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack e Keep metal contacts clean e If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked Consult your local authorized Sony service facility Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin If any liquid gets in your eyes wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor When not using your camcorder for a long time e 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 e Use up the battery pack completely before storing it LCD screen Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen as it may cause damage e If your camcorder is used in a cold place a residual image may appear on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e While using your camcorder the back of the LCD screen may heat up This is not a malfunction To clean the LCD screen e If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen dirty it is recommended that you use a soft cloth to clean it On handling the casing e 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 e Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish Using chemicals such as thinner b
88. tion of this series are as follows Capacity Recording ofinternal USB media recording jack media Internal HDR CXS60E memory E 64 GB Output CX560VE memory only card HDR Memory CX690E card S Input CX700E y 96 GB CX700VE Memory card The model with is equipped with GPS The model with is equipped with viewfinder Notes on use e 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 amp p 20 is lit or flashing removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder or applying mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder when the HH Movie 9 Photo lamps p 22 or the access lamp p 20 are lit or flashing e When using a shoulder belt sold separately do not crash the camcorder against an object Table of contents Read this first er r eh AeA es ERR EAE AO a EA BR da 2 Getting started Step 1 Charging the battery pack 0 0 0 cece cece cece eee ee cece eee etn eee eeneees 11 Charging the battery pack abroad 06sec cece cc eee eec eee ete eee eees 14 Step 2 Turning the power on and setting the date and time 15 Changing the language setting 0 00 ccc cece c cece eee eece ete eee rrer 17 Step 3 Preparin
89. u item Focus in the default setting to the MANUAL dial MANUAL button MANUAL dial How to use the MANUAL dial Press MANUAL to switch to manual operation mode and rotate the dial to make the adjustment Pressing MANUAL switches the operation mode between manual and automatic To assign a menu item Press and hold MANUAL for a few seconds to display the Dial Setting screen Rotate the MANUAL dial to assign an item You can assign Focus Exposure IRIS Shutter Speed AE Shift or White Balance Shift Using a tripod 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 ee C yoeqhe d Bulpioday Tripod receptacle GB 27 GB 28 Playback on the camcorder You can enjoy the playback of images with powerful sound through the stereo speakers built into the camcorder In the default setting movies and photos that are recorded on the following recording media are played HDR CX690E Memory card HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE Internal recording media Cs Tips e To change the recording media see page 18 HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE e The camcorder displays recorded images as an event automatically based on the date and time It can also display recorded images on the basis of location information HDR CX560VE CX700VE Open the LCD screen of your camcorder Y
90. uipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE CE Hereby Sony Corporation declares that this HDR CX560VE CX700VE Digital HD Video Camera Recorder is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999 5 EC For details please access the following URL http www compliance sony de Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents ATTENTION The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electric
91. vice that can charge the battery pack e Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children Keep the battery pack dry e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions Replace the battery with the specified type only Otherwise fire or injury may result AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture 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 Even if your camcorder is turned off AC power source mains is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet wall socket via the AC Adaptor Note on the power cord mains lead The power cord mains lead is designed specifically for use with this camcorder only and should not be used with other electrical equipment Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an mark must be used If the plug supplied with this eq
92. vious To fast forward To fast reverse To pause play These buttons can be used only when the camcorder is playing a movie Notes e You may not be able to play back the images with other devices than camcorder QO Tips e Touching the E button on the playback screen displays functions you can currently use and allows you to use those functions easily e When playback from the selected image reaches the last image the screen returns to the INDEX screen Touch EDE during pause to play back movies slowly e As you repeat touching E during playback movies are played as fast as about 5 times gt about 10 times about 30 times about 60 times e The recording date time and shooting conditions and coordinates HDR CX560VE CX700VE are recorded automatically during recording This information is not displayed during recording but you can display it during playback by touching MENU Setup gt E Playback Settings Data Code a desired setting gt ES e In the default setting a protected demonstration movie is pre recorded HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE To adjust the sound volume of movies While playing back movies touch MEG adjust with E E HE 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 amp PHOTO by touching the Switch Image Type button on the Event
93. xternal media device 4 Connect the USB Adaptor Cable to the Y USB jack of your camcorder Make sure not to disconnect the USB cable while Preparing image database file Please wait is displayed on the LCD screen If Repair Img DB F is displayed on the camcorder screen touch EZS SDdIAap eusJa xa Ue YIM sabe BulAes GB 45 GB 46 USB Adaptor Cable VMC UAM1 sold separately is e You cannot use the Built in USB Cable for this type of connection Connect the external media device and touch Copy on the camcorder screen HDR CX690E Movies and photos that are stored in the memory card inserted in the camcorder and that have not yet been saved on to external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time HDR CX560E CX560VE CX700E CX700VE 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 connected media device at this time e This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images After operation is completed touch 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 ic

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