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Table of contents
Digital HD Video
Getting started
Camera Recorder
Recording/Playback
Operating Guide
Advanced operations
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Saving images with an
external device
Customizing your camcorder
Additional information
Quick reference
HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE
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Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this AC Adaptor manual thoroughly, and retain it for future Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a reference. narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. WARNING Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect expose the unit to rain or moisture. the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction Do not expose the batteries to
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Disposal of Old Electrical FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE Digital HD This symbol on the product or on its Video Camera Recorder is in compliance packaging indicates that this product shall with the essential requirements and other not be treated as household waste. Instead relevant provisions of the Directive 19
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will help to conserve natural resources. Regulatory Information In case of products that for safety, Declaration of Conformity performance or data integrity reasons Trade Name: SONY require a permanent connection with an Model No.: HDR-CX700E incorporated battery, this battery should Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. be replaced by qualified service staff only. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, To ensure that the battery will be treated CA 92127 U.S.A. properly, hand over the
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Note Supplied items This equipment has been tested and found The numbers in ( ) are the supplied to comply with the limits for a Class B quantity. digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the AC Adaptor (1) FCC Rules. Power cord (Mains lead) (1) These limits are designed to provide Component A/V cable (1) reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. A/V connecting cable (1) This equipment generates, uses, and USB connection support cable (1
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Using the camcorder
=> Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts, and also do not hold the camcorder by the jack covers. Viewfinder (HDR-CX90E/ Lens hood (HDR-CX90E/ CX700E/CX700VE) CX700E/CX700VE) Black points White, red, blue or green points
=> Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder (HDR-CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE) or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. LCD Screen Battery pack
=> Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to ma
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=> Use the camcorder in accordance with local Note on the camcorder/battery pack regulations. temperature
=> When the temperature of the camcorder Notes on playing back or battery pack becomes extremely high or
=> You may not be able to play back normally extremely low, you may not be able to record images recorded on your camcorder with other or play back on the camcorder, due to the devices. Also, you may not be able to play back protection features of the camcorder being images record
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About this manual, illustrations and Notes on use on-screen displays
=> Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the
=> The example images used in this manual for recording media may be damaged, recorded illustration purposes are captured using a images may be impossible to play back or may digital still camera, and therefore may appear be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. different from images and screen indicators that ejecting the memory card when the access actually appear
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Table of contents Table of contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Charging the battery pack abroad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images with an external device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Saving images on an external media device.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Creating a disc with the DVD writer, DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Creating a high definition image quality (HD) disc with a DVD writer, etc., other t
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Getting started Getting started Step 1: Charging the battery pack DC IN jack Battery pack AC Adaptor Power cord (Mains lead) To the wall outlet (wall socket) /CHG (flash/charge) lamp DC plug Align the mark on the DC plug with that on the DC IN jack. You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series) after attaching it to your camcorder. Notes
=> You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the V series to your camcorder. Turn off your camcorder by closing the LCD s
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When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN 4 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. To the wall outlet (wall socket) When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the camcorder from the computer (p. 39). Notes
=> Operation with all
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Getting started
=> The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging the camcorder at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F). * The charging times are measured without using the USB Connection support cable. Tips
=> See page 63 on recording and playing time.
=> When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the remaining battery
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Notes on the AC Adaptor
=> Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.
=> Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
=> Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the bat
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Getting started Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. 1 Your camcorder is turned on.
=> To turn on your camcorder when the LCD screen is open, press POWER. MODE lamp POWER button Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. 2 Touch the button on the LCD screen Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. 3
=> To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date & Time Se
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Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. 4
=> If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Select the date format, then touch [Next]. 5 Select the date and time, touch / to set the value, then touch 6 [Next] . The clock starts. Notes
=> The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data
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Getting started 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 (Movie) lamp flashes for a few seconds and the camcorder is turned off. Tips
=> You can turn off the camcorder also by pressing POWER.
=> When [Power On By LCD] is set to [Off], turn off your camcorder by pressing POWER (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE). On turning the camcorder on or off using the LCD screen or the view
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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 Memory card HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/ * 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. Tips
=> See page 64 for the recordable time of movies.
=> S
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Getting started Inserting a memory card Notes
=> Set the recording medium to [Memory Card] to record movies and/or photos on a memory card (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE). Types of memory card you can use with your camcorder SD Speed Class Described in this manual “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO — Duo” media “Memory Stick PRO- HG Duo” media SD memory card SDHC memory card Class 4 or faster SD card SDXC memory card
=> Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
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Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks.
=> Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. Close the cover. Notes
=> If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displ
