User manual SONY HDR-CX700VE

[. . . ] 4-271-155-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide 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 HDR-CX560E/CX560VE/CX690E/CX700E/CX700VE Read this first Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. AC Adaptor Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. 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. 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. [. . . ] 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]. Touch [Cancel] [Yes] on the camcorder Disconnect the USB cable. screen. icon may If you are using Windows 7, the 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 Do not format the internal recording media of the camcorder using a computer. If you do this, the camcorder will not operate correctly. 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. 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. When you access the camcorder from the computer, use the supplied software "PMB" or the pre-installed software "PMB Portable. " Do not modify the files or folders on the camcorder from the computer. Operation is not guaranteed, if you operate the data on the camcorder from the computer. The camcorder automatically divides an image file 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. Use the supplied "PMB" software when you import long movies or edited images from the camcorder to a computer. 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. " Saving movies and photos with a computer 9 GB Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Uploading images to a network service The application software "PMB Portable" is pre-installed in the camcorder. You can enjoy the following functions using the "PMB Portable. " 1 Double-click the "PMB" short-cut icon on the computer screen. Uploading images to network services such as blogs with ease Uploading by a network connected computer while away from home Register network services (such as blogs) to use frequently 2 The PMB software starts up. Double-click the "PMB Help" short-cut icon on the computer screen to see how to use "PMB. " 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" Turn on your camcorder, then connect the camcorder to the computer using the Built-in USB Cable. Notes If the icon is not displayed on the computer screen, click [Start] [All Programs] [ PMB] the desired item. Tips 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. The [USB Select] screen appears on the camcorder screen. 0 GB 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. If the[USB Select] screen does not appear, (MENU) [Setup] touch [ (Connection)] [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. Click "PMB Portable. " The license agreement screen appears. Select the desired language and click [OK]. The area select screen appears. Select [Region] and [Country/ Area] and click [OK]. The license agreement screen appears. If the AutoPlay wizard does not appear when you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista, click [Start] [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) [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 stored [APPLICATION] [PMBP_MTP. If you are using Windows 7, the Device Stage start-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 the "PMB Portable" installer from the Web to repair. Saving movies and photos with a computer Read the agreement well and click [I Agree]. "PMB Portable" starts up. Notes When using "PMB Portable, " make sure to connect the camcorder to the network. If the "PMB Portable" does not start up, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage] (p. [. . . ] *3 [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Additional information 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) (HDRCX560E/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 (1 920 480) 9 GB AC Adaptor AC-L200C/AC-L200D Power requirements: AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz Current consumption: 0. 35 A - 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 29 mm 81 mm (1 15/16 in. 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 On trademarks 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. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. [. . . ]