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Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-CX560/CX560V/CX700/CX700V Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-159-11(1) US
Click "Handycam" Handbook HDR-CX560/CX560V/CX700/CX700V Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Index 2011 Sony Corporation 4-271-159-11(1) US
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...of each page, and you will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using Adobe Reader. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on how to a computer will be also found in this "Handycam" Handbook. US... Guide and the "PMB Help" that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to use Adobe Reader. You can search for an item by keyword...
...of each page, and you will jump to the page for that is the Help of the supplied "PMB (Picture Motion Browser)" software. Information on using Adobe Reader. Refer to the Help of Adobe Reader for tips on how to a computer will be also found in this "Handycam" Handbook. US... Guide and the "PMB Help" that item. Click here. You can print out the "Handycam" Handbook. Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Using the "Handycam" Handbook You will find information on using your camcorder connected to use Adobe Reader. You can search for an item by keyword...
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... A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 115). This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 22 for HDR-CX700/ CX700V) To attach the lens hood, see page 122. Wireless Remote...
... A/V cable (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Use this camcorder. See "About handling of your camcorder" (p. 115). This camcorder has a built-in software application called "PMB Portable" . See page 22 for HDR-CX700/ CX700V) To attach the lens hood, see page 122. Wireless Remote...
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...dusk. US Index Table of Contents Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) and lens A menu item that is grayed out is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are ...etc. TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen. Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on playing back Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) or the lens to a malfunction of the manufacturing process and do not ...
...dusk. US Index Table of Contents Menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) and lens A menu item that is grayed out is recommended to format the memory card with your camcorder before using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are ...etc. TV color systems differ depending on the LCD screen. Enjoy Useful Functions Notes on playing back Black points White, red, blue or green points Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) or the lens to a malfunction of the manufacturing process and do not ...
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...actually appear on some countries/regions. About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in such situations. Movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is connected to format the recording media ... , do so, your computer, see page 55, and to the protection features of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder... images were recorded. When the camcoder is turned on the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V).
...actually appear on some countries/regions. About this manual, illustrations and on-screen displays The example images used in such situations. Movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) is connected to format the recording media ... , do so, your computer, see page 55, and to the protection features of the camcorder using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor after turning off the camcorder... images were recorded. When the camcoder is turned on the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V).
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Confirm the model name on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. HDR-CX700/ HDR-CX700V* 96 GB The model with GPS. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, ... camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification of this series are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the following. Table of Contents Confirm the model name of your camcorder. The main differences in specification...
Confirm the model name on use Do not do not crash the camcorder against an object. HDR-CX700/ HDR-CX700V* 96 GB The model with GPS. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, ... camcorder The model name is shown in this manual when there is a difference in specification of this series are lit or flashing When using a shoulder belt (sold separately), do any of the following. Table of Contents Confirm the model name of your camcorder. The main differences in specification...
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Making good use of GPS HDR-CX560V/CX700V (46) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot (40) Low Lux (79) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (40) Smile Shutter (39) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (79) Sunrise&Sunset (79) Changing the image quality and recording mode / Setting (37) Recording mode (37) Changing the recording media Media setting (21) Getting the most out of your camcorder with manual controls MANUAL dial (41) US 8
Making good use of GPS HDR-CX560V/CX700V (46) Recording in a dimly-lit room NightShot (40) Low Lux (79) Capturing photos during movie recording Dual Rec (40) Smile Shutter (39) Capturing fireworks, or a sunset in all its splendor Fireworks (79) Sunrise&Sunset (79) Changing the image quality and recording mode / Setting (37) Recording mode (37) Changing the recording media Media setting (21) Getting the most out of your camcorder with manual controls MANUAL dial (41) US 8
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Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (42) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (54) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (53), Deleting (50)) US 9
Fun & simple playback & edit Playing back a digest of your movies Highlight Playback (42) Using Editing on the camcorder Capturing a photo from a movie (54) Deleting unnecessary scene (Dividing (53), Deleting (50)) US 9
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...the camcorder while playing a movie 31 Viewing photos 32 Playing images on a TV 33 List of connection 33 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 35 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 36 Zooming 36 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 36 Selecting high definition... image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 37 Selecting the recording mode 37 Using the Tracking focus function 38 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 39 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 39 Recording...
...the camcorder while playing a movie 31 Viewing photos 32 Playing images on a TV 33 List of connection 33 Using "BRAVIA" Sync 35 Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos 36 Zooming 36 Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto 36 Selecting high definition... image quality (HD) or standard image quality (STD 37 Selecting the recording mode 37 Using the Tracking focus function 38 Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 39 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 39 Recording...
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... Changing the settings for Highlight Playback 43 Saving Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save 44 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 45 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX560V/CX700V 46 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 47 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map View 48 Obtaining...
... Changing the settings for Highlight Playback 43 Saving Highlight Playback ( Scenario Save 44 Converting and sharing Highlight Playback scenes or Highlight scenarios 45 Using the GPS function (HDR-CX560V/CX700V 46 Recording information on your location 47 Hints for better reception 47 Searching for a desired scene by recording location (Map View 48 Obtaining...
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Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 72 Operating menus 72 Menu lists 73 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 74 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 76 Image Quality/... editing 89 Setup (Other setup items 89 Additional information Troubleshooting 98 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 105 Using your camcorder abroad 109 Maintenance and precautions 111 About the AVCHD format 111 About GPS (HDR-CX560V/CX700V 111 About the memory card 113 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 114 About x.v.Color 115 About handling...
Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Customizing your camcorder Using menus 72 Operating menus 72 Menu lists 73 Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode 74 Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting 76 Image Quality/... editing 89 Setup (Other setup items 89 Additional information Troubleshooting 98 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 105 Using your camcorder abroad 109 Maintenance and precautions 111 About the AVCHD format 111 About GPS (HDR-CX560V/CX700V 111 About the memory card 113 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 114 About x.v.Color 115 About handling...
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Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it in the direction of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the mark on the DC .../charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall...
Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack Table of the arrow until it in the direction of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions Battery pack /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC IN jack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) DC plug Align the mark on the DC .../charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp turns off your camcorder by closing the LCD screen after replacing the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V). 2 Attach the battery pack by sliding it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder and the wall...
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... Built-in USB Cable. To charge the battery using your camcorder. To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (...sold separately). In such a case, charge the battery using the supplied AC Adaptor. US 15 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC...
... Built-in USB Cable. To charge the battery using your camcorder. To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the DC IN jack of the laptop computer will continue to use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (...sold separately). In such a case, charge the battery using the supplied AC Adaptor. US 15 Index Table of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions 4 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC...
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...315 600 1050 The charging times shown in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD...in a temperature range of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the battery pack in the table above are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. Tips When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range...
...315 600 1050 The charging times shown in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with the remaining battery indicator at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). Enjoy Useful Functions Index To use an electronic voltage transformer. To remove the battery pack Close the LCD...in a temperature range of Contents Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you can charge the battery pack in the table above are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. Tips When your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range...
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...you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack. We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any operation for about 5 minutes,... to save battery power ([A. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Shut Off], p. 95). US 17 Index Remove the battery...
...you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack. We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with any operation for about 5 minutes,... to save battery power ([A. Notes on the battery pack When you leave your camcorder. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Shut Off], p. 95). US 17 Index Remove the battery...
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... the screen, touch / until the item appears. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
... the screen, touch / until the item appears. Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 Open the LCD screen of Contents Enjoy Useful Functions POWER button 2 Select the desired language, then touch [Next].
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... is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] (p. 97) and [Auto Area ADJ] (p. 97) set the clock for your camcorder. Enjoy Useful Functions 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch [Next] *. * The confirmation screen appears only when you set to [On..., then touch [Next]. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX560V/CX700V).
... is set, the clock time is automatically adjusted with [Auto Clock ADJ ] (p. 97) and [Auto Area ADJ] (p. 97) set the clock for your camcorder. Enjoy Useful Functions 6 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch [Next] *. * The confirmation screen appears only when you set to [On..., then touch [Next]. 4 Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off] (HDR-CX560V/CX700V).
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...out, the camcorder is not turned off. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is retracted to the original position. Enjoy Useful Functions Tips You can change the on the status of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is turned off your camcorder ...; When [Power On By LCD] (p. 95) is set to show messages in the illustration below (HDR-CX700/CX700V). US 20 Index On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on -screen displays to [Off...
...out, the camcorder is not turned off. The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is retracted to the original position. Enjoy Useful Functions Tips You can change the on the status of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is turned off your camcorder ...; When [Power On By LCD] (p. 95) is set to show messages in the illustration below (HDR-CX700/CX700V). US 20 Index On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the viewfinder (HDR-CX700/CX700V) The power of the camcorder is turned on or off depending on -screen displays to [Off...
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The [Media Select] screen appears. Touch the desired recording medium, then touch . Recording media icon Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 21 Selecting recording media Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. Both movies and photos are recorded on ... of Contents Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. You can be used are recorded on the selected medium.
The [Media Select] screen appears. Touch the desired recording medium, then touch . Recording media icon Enjoy Useful Functions Index US 21 Selecting recording media Touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [Media Select]. Both movies and photos are recorded on ... of Contents Step 3: Preparing the recording media The recording media that can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. You can be used are recorded on the selected medium.
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... to [Memory Card] to or played back on memory card or memory card adaptor. Confirm in this manual - Index US 22 If you can be used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the... camcorder to 32 GB and SD cards of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed...
... to [Memory Card] to or played back on memory card or memory card adaptor. Confirm in this manual - Index US 22 If you can be used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the... camcorder to 32 GB and SD cards of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed...