p. 39). Notes Operation with all computers is not assured. If you connect the camcorder to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the battery of the laptop computer will continue to use up its charge. Do not leave the camcorder connected to a computer in this manner. Charging with a personally assembled computer, with a converted computer, or through a USB hub are not guaranteed. The camcorder may not function correctly depending on the USB device which is used with the computer. Tips You can charge the battery by connecting the Built-in USB Cable to a wall outlet (wall socket) using an AC-U501AD/AC-U50AG USB charger/AC Adaptor (sold separately). You cannot use a Sony CP-AH2R or CP-AL portable power supply device (sold separately) to charge the camcorder. The USB charger/AC Adaptor may not be available in some countries/regions. The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp may not light up when the remaining battery power is too low. In such a case, charge the battery using the supplied AC Adaptor. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Battery pack NP-FV50 (supplied) NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Charging time AC Adaptor 155 195 390 Built-in USB Cable* 315 600 1050 1 GB 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 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 (). Getting started 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 When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn the camcorder off and make sure (Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 22), the access lamp (p. 20) are turned off. that the The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions: The battery pack is not attached correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high. Remove the battery pack from your camcorder and put it in a cool place. When attaching a video light (sold separately), it is recommended that you use an NP-FV70 or NP-FV100 battery pack. We do not recommend using an NP-FV30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave your camcorder without any operation for about 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A. Shut Off]). 1 GB 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 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. Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. 1 GB Step 2: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time 1 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 Getting started POWER button 2 3 Select the desired language, then touch [Next]. Touch the button on the LCD screen Select the desired geographical area with / , then touch [Next]. To set the date and time again, touch (MENU) [Setup] [ (Clock Settings)] [Date / until & Time Setting] [Date & Time]. When an item is not on the screen, touch the item appears. 1 GB 4 5 6 Set [Summer Time], then touch [Next]. If you set [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour. Select the date format, then touch [Next]. Select the date and time, touch *. [Next] / to set the value, then touch * The confirmation screen appears only when you set the clock for the first time. The clock starts. 1 GB 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 (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] [Date/Time] . (MENU) [Setup] [ (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] You can turn off the operation beeps by touching . [Beep] [Off] If the button you touch does not react correctly, calibrate the touch panel. 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). 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. Getting started 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 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 LCD screen Open Closed Viewfinder Retracted Pulled out Retracted Pulled out Power of the camcorder On On Off On Notes Even if the LCD screen is closed, if the viewfinder is pulled out, the camcorder is not turned off. When you turn off the power of the camcorder, make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the original position. Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. (MENU) [Setup] [ (General Settings)] [Language Setting] a Touch . desired language 17 GB 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. 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 Both movies and photos are recorded on the selected medium. . To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. Recording media icon The icon displayed may vary depending on your model. 1 GB 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 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PROHG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card Described in this manual "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media Getting started -- Class 4 or faster SD card Operation with all memory cards is not assured. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media, half the size of "Memory Stick", or standard size SD cards can be used for this camcorder. Do not attach a label or the like on memory card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may cause a malfunction. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media of up to 32 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified to operate with your camcorder. Notes A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this camcorder. Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT* file system by connecting the camcorder to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting the exFAT system. If you connect an equipment not supporting the exFAT system and the format screen appears, do not perform the format. All the data recorded will be lost. * The exFAT is a file system that is used for SDXC memory cards. 19 GB Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp Note the direction of notched corner. The [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] screen appears if you insert a new memory card. Wait until the screen disappears. Close the cover. Notes If [Failed to create a new Image Database File. It may be possible that there is not enough free space.] is displayed, format the memory card. Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged. Do not open the cover during recording. When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not pop out and drop. To eject the memory card Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once. 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. (MENU) [Edit/Copy] [Copy], then follow the instructions that appear Touch on the screen. 0 GB Recording Recording/Playback In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the following media. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). HDR-CX690E: Memory card HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE: Internal recording media Tips To change the recording media, see page 18 (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE). 1 Fasten the grip belt. Recording/Playback 2 Open the LCD screen of your camcorder. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. 1 GB Recording movies (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo START/STOP button [STBY] [REC] MODE button Press MODE to turn on the (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP to start recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again. To display items on the LCD screen again Touch anywhere on the screen except the buttons on the LCD screen so that you can use 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]). GB Capturing a photo Smile Detection frame (Orange) Face Detection frame (White) Notes If you close the LCD screen while recording movies, the camcorder stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of movies is about 13 hours. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. It will take several seconds until you can start recording after you turn on the camcorder. You cannot operate your camcorder during this time. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Access lamp (p. 20) is lit or flashing The media icon in the upper right of the LCD screen is flashing Recording/Playback Tips See page 64 on the recordable time of movies. You can record photos during movie recording by pressing PHOTO fully (Dual Rec). SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting. [ You can specify the priority face by touching it. You can capture photos from recorded movies. (MENU) You can check the recordable time, estimated remaining capacity, etc., by touching [Setup] [ (Media Settings)] [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. To adjust the angle of the LCD panel, first open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (), and then adjust the angle (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 90 degrees to the camcorder 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 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] [ (Playback Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting . Shooting photos (Movie): When recording a movie (Photo): When recording a photo PHOTO button Flashes Lights up MODE button When disappears, the photo is recorded. Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for photo recording mode. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. GB Tips See page 65 on the recordable number of photos. (MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [ Image Size] To change the image size, touch . a desired setting is displayed. You cannot record photos while Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work in (MENU) [Camera/ the movie recording mode. You can change how your camcorder flashes by . Mic] [ (Flash)] [Flash] a desired setting If white circular spots appear on photos This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are accentuated by the camcorder's flash, they appear as white circular spots. To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash. Recording/Playback Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE) When you set [GPS Setting] (p. 58) to [On], 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. 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. The GPS assist data may not function in the following cases: When the GPS assist data are not updated for about 30 days or more When the date and time of the camcorder are not correctly set When the camcorder is moved for a long distance Built-in map is powered by companies as follows; Map of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., other areas by NAVTEQ. GB Selecting the recording mode You can change the quality of the image that you record by touching (MENU) REC Mode]. [Image Quality/Size] [ 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. Types of media On this camcorder Internal recording media Memory card On external devices External media (USB storage devices) Blu-ray discs AVCHD recording discs * [PS] can be set only when [ Recording mode PS* FX FH/HQ/LP -- -- Frame Rate] is set to [50p]. -- GB 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. 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 NightShot in bright places will cause a malfunction of your camcorder. Recording/Playback 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.)). Infrared port Adjusting focus, etc., manually (MANUAL dial) It is convenient to make manual adjustments using the MANUAL dial, by assigning a menu item ([Focus] in the default setting) to the MANUAL dial. MANUAL button Tripod receptacle MANUAL dial 7 GB 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 1 2 3 Tips To change the recording media, see page 18 (HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX700E/CX700VE). 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. Your camcorder is turned on and the lens cover is opened. Press (View Images). The Event View screen appears after some seconds. Touch / to select the desired event (). [Change View] button Highlight Playback button To the MENU screen Events Change View button (HDR-CX560VE/CX700VE) GB / : To the previous/next event Event name Change to the movie/photo recording mode Time-line bar Highlight Playback button* Change Event Scale button * Appears only when the image quality is set to [ HD Quality]. The Event Index screen appears when you touch the event that is displayed on the center. You can also choose an event by touching on the time-line bar. (Change Event Scale) on the bottom right of the screen so that you can change the time Touch range of the time-line bar from one and a half years to three months, which changes the number of the events that can be displayed on the time-line bar. Recording/Playback 4 Touch an image you want to view. Touch to select the image type to be displayed in the index from [ MOVIE] PHOTO] (photos only), or [ MOVIE/PHOTO] (movies and (movies only), [ photos mixed). To go back to the Event View screen / : Displays the previous/next page (Touching and holding the button scrolls the index screen.) Change to the movie/photo recording mode Event title Switch Image Type button Movie Photo appears with the movie or photo that was most recently played or recorded. If you touch the movie or photo with , you can continue playback from the previous ...

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