Sony HDR-CX560V - Manual

HDR-CX560V

Full HD Camcorder w/ GPS and 12MP stills

With its back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, the HDR-CX560V HD Handycam

camcorder delivers superior low-light video. Full

HD 60p recording capabilities offer incredibly detailed playback of your precious memories. The wide angle Sony G Lens lets you
capture more of the action with sharp images and brilliant, accurate colors.

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1920x1080 Full HD 60p Recording
w/12MP still image capture

The Sony HDR-CX560V offers 1920 x
1080 high definition resolution letting
you record your memories in
exceptional Full High Definition quality.

Capable of 60p recording and
playback via HDMI™ and compatible
HDTV providing stunning clarity and
incredibly detailed playback of your

memories.

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64GB embedded Flash Memory for up
to 26 hours of recording

The built-in 64GB embedded Flash
memory can record and store up to 26

hours of high definition video footage
(HD LP mode).

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Assignable Dial
(Iris/Shutter/Exposure/WB/Focus)

Get the most out of your camcorder
with enhanced manual controls. The

assignable dial allows for control of
focus, exposure, white balance, iris, and
shutter speed.

Cinematone presets and 24p recording

for cinematic quality video

For extra control over image expression,
Cinematone technology is used to

deepen the color and recreate film-like
color tones. Combined with 24p
recording, you’ll have some of the tools

you need to fulfill your need for
cinematic expression.

Wide Angle G Lens to capture
everything you want

Experience the pinnacle of Sony lens
technology with the professional-
quality G Lens. Engineered for superior
optical performance, Sony G lenses

deliver brilliant, accurate color
reproduction and sharp, amazingly
detailed images. In addition, the

26.3mm focal length offers a broader
perspective for enhanced wide angle

shooting.

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Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS
sensor for superb low-light video

Experience stunning low-light sensitivity
with improved image clarity and

drastically reduced grain with Sony’s
back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS
sensor. Designed for compact cameras

and camcorders, the "Exmor R" sensor
relocates the photo diodes above the
support circuitry, maximizing the light

gathering area per pixel so you can
shoot with better results in lower lighting

conditions.

Optical Steadyshot™ image

stabilization w/ Active Mode

Optical Steadyshot™ image

stabilization with Active Mode
compensates for greater degrees of
camera shake to deliver stunningly

smooth video from wide angle to full
telephoto shooting. In addition,
innovative 3-Way Shake-Canceling

adds electronic roll stability for even
smoother video capture.

14x Extended Zoom to get even closer
to the action

Extended Zoom works in conjunction
with 10x optical zoom to get even

closer to the action while maintaining
HD image quality.

3.0” touch-screen Xtra Fine LCD™
display (921K) w/TruBlack™

technology

The 3.0” (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD™ screen
(921K) displays sharp, bright, vivid

images, letting you compose a shot
more easily -- even outdoors, while
enabling you to change settings to best

represent the scene. TruBlack™
technology brings remarkably higher

contrast delivering more natural,
realistic colors and easier viewing in
bright conditions by reducing glare.

Tracking Focus follows selected subject

Tracking Focus works as an extension of
Face Detection to allow you to select
an object with a touch of the LCD and

have the focus follow the selected
object.

5.1ch Surround mic for vivid and
dynamic surround sound.

Dolby

Digital 5.1 channel recording

captures active sounds coming from all
directions, so you can experience your
home movies the way you experienced

them while recording.

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Wind noise reduction for clear voice
recording

Wind Reduction reduces noise and
interference that is produced when wind

passes over the microphone, giving
you a clearer and more enjoyable
sound experience.

Expanded recording/monitoring with

mic/headphone jack

Features dedicated mic and
headphone inputs for expanded audio

recording options and convenient
monitoring of audio with headphones
(external microphones and

headphones sold separately).

Active Interface Shoe to attach
intelligent accessories

The Active Interface Shoe lets you mount
Intelligent Accessories, such as external
lights and microphones, which can

help extend the capabilities of your
camcorder.

Event Browse groups video/stills by
events automatically

Event Browse conveniently groups your
images and videos together for easier
viewing. The date range that Event

Browse groups your pictures and videos
is easily adjusted to suit your needs.
When used with the Highlight Playback

feature, making and sharing a highlight
reel from your event is easy and fun.

Highlight Playback creates movies with

transitions for you

Why spend hours editing your movies
when you can let your camcorder do it

for you? Highlight Playback identifies
and compiles key scenes into a short,
entertaining movie complete with

music and transitions. You can even
pinpoint the exact scene you want to
include in the highlight reel.

Clear Phase stereo speakers for true and

dynamic sound

Bring your video alive with Clear Phase

stereo speakers. Drawing on Sony’s
high-end audio expertise, renown S-
Master™ digital amplifier technology is

utilized to produce more true-to-life
sound.

Geotagging with built-in GPS receiver &
NAVTEQ maps

A built-in GPS receiver makes the HDR-
CX560V an ideal choice for travelers.
The receiver gives you the ability to
view your current location on the LCD

map display, as well as "tag" your

shooting locations. Tagged videos and
still images can be reviewed and

played back using the Map Index

function on the camcorder or once
downloaded to your PC using the
supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
software . Additionally, the receiver
automatically adjusts your
camcorder's clock to the proper time

zone.

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Built-in USB cable for easy file

transfer/charge
Intelligent Auto (90 different scene

combinations possible)
Golf Shot
Built-in Flash