Sony HDR-CX560V Marketing Specifications
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 professionalquality 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 SMaster
™ 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 HDRCX560V 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
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Last Updated: 03/07/2011
HDR-
CX560V
Full HD Camcorder w/ GPS and 12MP stills
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Specifications
Convenience Features
Multiple Language Display:
English; Simplified English; Brazilian Portugese;
Canadian French; Latin American Spanish
Manual / Auto Lens Cover:
Auto
Quick On:
Yes (Power On by LCD)
S/S & Zoom button on LCD:
Yes (Touch Panel)
Fader Effect(s):
White / Black
Red-Eye Reduction:
Yes (On / Off)
Media/Battery Indicator:
Yes (recordable time, free and used media
space) / Yes (recordable time, remaining capacity)
Power Save Mode:
Auto Shut-off (5minutes)
Still Image Playback Options:
Slide Show
Date / Time Stamp:
Yes (Rec Date and Time, Camera info, Coordinates)
Erase/Protect: Yes / Yes
Video Playback Options:
Highlight Playback (HD Movie Only); Highlight
Playback Save and Share (Translate into STD quality); Highlight
Scenario (Save/Playback/Erase); Highlight BGM (Preinstalled 4
music files, Music transfer)
Built-in USB Cable:
Yes (USB Charge Available)
One Touch Disc Burn:
Yes (Menu)
View & Index:
Event / MAP
Optics/Lens
Aperture:
F1.8-3.4
Filter Diameter: 37mm
Focal Distance:
f = 3.8mm - 38mm; f = 5/ 32inch - 1 1/2inch
Optical Zoom:
10x
Digital Zoom:
120x
Lens Type:
G Lens
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Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Movie Mode: 26.3mm - 263mm (16:9),
32.2mm-322mm (4:3); Photo Mode: 26.3mm - 263mm (16:9),
32.2mm-322mm (4:3)
Minimum Focus Distance:
Approx. 1cm (Wide), Approx. 80cm (Tele),
Approx. 32cm (Tele Macro)
Aperture Blade:
6 blades
Lens Stabilization:
Optical SteadyShot™ Image stabilization w/ Active
mode (Wide to Tele)
Extended Zoom:
14x
Steady Shot Mode:Active: 27.4mm - 383mm (16:9)
Power
Battery Type:
InfoLITHIUM
® with AccuPower™ Meter System (NP-FV50)
Power Requirements:
7.2V (battery pack); 8.4V (AC Adaptor)
Power Consumption (in Operation):
HD: 3.2W; STD: 3.0W
Software
Operating System Compatibility:
Windows XP SP3 * /Windows Vista SP2
** /Windows7 * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported. The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later
is required to use the function for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition)
are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not
assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot
environment.
Supplied Software:
PMB Ver. 5.5 Supports Windows XP Service Pack3
(SP3) (32bit), Windows Vista Service Pack2 (SP2) (32bit/ 64bit),
Windows 7. PMB software is not supported by Mac OS.
LCD Display
LCD Type:
3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ display (921K) w/ TruBlack™
technology
Angle Adjustment:
Opening Angle: max. 90 deg., Turning Angle: max. 270
deg.
Brightness Control:
Yes (Menu)
Coverage:
1
Grid Display:
Guide Frame
Live View:
Yes
Touch Panel:
Yes
Advanced Features
Face Detection:
Yes
Image Stabilization:
Optical SteadyShot™ Image stabilization w/ Active
mode (Wide to Tele)
Assignable Dial:
Yes (Focus / Exposure / Iris / Shutter Speed / AE Shift /
WB Shift Set)
x.v.Color™:
Yes
Smile Shutter™
technology:
Dual Capture / Always On / Off
Intelligent Auto:
Portrait / Baby / Tripod / Backlight / Landscape /
Spotlight / Twilight / Macro / Low light
Embedded GPS:
Yes (Current Position Display (Your Location))
Golf Shot:
Yes
NightShot®
Infrared System:
Yes
CinemaTone Gamma/Color:
Yes
Audio Level Display:
Yes
Smooth Slow Rec:
Yes
Priority Setting (for Face Detection):
Auto / Child Priority / Adult Priority
S-Master:
Yes
Recording
Video Actual (Pixel):
Approx. 6140K pixels (16:9), Approx. 4600K pixels
(4:3)
Dual Record:
12.3 megapixels 16:9 (4672x2628); 9.2 megapixels 4:3 (3504
x 2628)
Photo Capture from Movie:
2.1 megapixels 16:9 (1920x1080); 307K pixels
4:3 (640x480); 230K pixels 16:9 (640x360)
Audio Format:
Dolby®
Digital 5.1ch, Dolby
® Digital 5.1Creater; Dolby®
Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
Microphone/Speaker:
Built-in Zoom Microphone; Clear Phase Stereo
Speaker
Still Image Max Effective Resolution:
12.3 megapixels
Still Image Mode:
JPEG
Video Format:
HD: MPEG4-AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible
(1080/60p:original format); STD: MPEG2-PS
Video Signal:
NTSC color, EIA standards
Video Mode:
HD PS: Approx. 28Mbps / FX: Approx. 24Mbps / FH: Approx.
17Mbps / HQ: Approx. 9Mbps / LP: Approx. 5Mbps; STD HQ: 9Mbps
Media Type:
Internal Flash Memory; Memory Stick PRO Duo ™ (Mark 2);
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo ™;
SD/ SDHC/ SDXC Memory Card
(Class 4 or Higher)
Recording and Playback Times:
HD PS: Approx. 5h15m (Approx. 5h15m);
HD FX: Approx. 6h10m (Approx. 6h10m); HD FH: Approx. 8h25m
(Approx. 8h25m); HD HQ: Approx. 15h00m (Approx. 11h20m); HD LP:
Approx. 26h20m (Approx. 21h30m); STD HQ: Approx. 15h25m
(Approx. 14h25m)
Still Image Size 16:9:
Movie mode: 12.3 megapixels 16:9 (4672x2628);
Photo mode: 12.3 megapixels 16:9 (4672x2628)
Video Resolution:
HD: 1920x1080/60p (PS), 24p, 60i (FX, FH),
1440x1080/60i (HQ, LP); STD: 720x480/60i
Still Image Size 4:3:
Movie mode: 9.2 megapixels 4:3 (3504x2628); Photo
mode: 9.2 megapixels 4:3 (3504x2628)
Mic Level Control:
Yes (2steps)
Still Image File Format:
DCF Ver. 2.0 compatible, Exif Ver. 2.3 compatible,
MPF Baseline compatible
Wind Noise Reduction:
Yes (Off /On)
Wind Position:
Yes (Auto)
Internal Media:
Flash Memory 64GB
Recording and Playback Times (in Internal Media)(5.1ch):
HD PS: Approx.
5h10m; HD FX: Approx. 6h10m;
HD FH: Approx. 8h20m; HD HQ: Approx. 14h40m;
HD LP: Approx. 25h25m; STD HQ: Approx. 15h15m
Exposure System
Minimum Illumination:
Standard: 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed); Low Lux: 3
lux (1/30 Shutter Speed); NightShot: 0 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed)
Exposure Settings:
Auto; Flexible Spot (Touch Panel); Manual (Dial)
D-Range Optimizer:
Yes
Scene Mode(s):
Auto / Twilight / Twilight Portrait (Photo Mode only) /
Sunrise & Sunset / Fireworks / Landscape / Portrait / Spotlight /
Beach / Snow
White Balance Mode:
Auto / Onepush / Outdoor / Indoor
Exposure Compensation:
AE Shift (Dial / Touch Panel)
Metering Modes:
Multi-segment / Spot
Noise Reduction:
Yes
Auto Iris Control:
F1.8 -
F9.6
Backlight Compensation:
Yes (Auto)
Gain Control:
Auto
LOW LUX Mode:
Yes
Manual Iris Control:
F1.8 -
F9.6 (11steps)
WB Shift:
Yes
Interface
Accessory Shoe:
Yes (Active Interface Shoe)
Direct Copy:
Yes
BRAVIA® Sync™: Yes
SD Output:
Composite Video Out (A/V connecting cable (supplied));
Component Video Out (Component A/V cable (supplied)); S Video
Out (A/V connecting cable with S Video (sold separately))
USB Port(s):
TypeA, mini-AB/USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage/MTP)
HD Output:
HDMI Out (mini) (sold separately); Component Video Out
(Component A/V cable (supplied))
PhotoTV HD:
Yes
Headphone Jack:
Stereo Minijack
Microphone Input:
Stereo Minijack
Memory Card Slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC
media compatible
Remote Commander:
Yes
Remote Jack: Integrated into A/V Remote terminal
DVDirect: Yes (DVDirect Express, DVD Writer supported (sold
separately))
A/V Remote Terminal:
Video / S Video / Audio / Component Out /
Remote
DC IN:
Yes
HDMI Terminal:
Yes (mini)
Imaging Sensor
Processor:
BIONZ
™
Image processor
Effective Picture Resolution:
Approx. 6140K pixels (16:9)
Imaging Sensor:
1/2.88" (6.2mm) Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS
Sensor
Pixel Gross:
Approx. 6650K pixels
Color Filter System:
ClearVid
™ array
Flash
Flash Type:
Built-in Flash
Flash Coverage:
Approx. 0.3m - 1.5m
Flash Modes:
Auto / Forced / Prohibited
Flash Compensation:
Yes (3 steps)
Flash Metering System:
Pre-flash TTL
Focus Control
Focus System:
Contrast AF
AF Modes:
Auto / Manual (Touch Panel / Dial)
Focus Area:
Full range Focus / Spot Focus
Focus Features:
Tracking Focus
AF Illuminator:
Yes
Manual Focus Assist:
Manual Focus Assist
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term: Limited Warranty
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1 Year Parts; 90 Days Labor
Dimensions
Measurements:
Approx. 2 1/2inch x 2 3/4inch x 5 3/8inch (62mm x
67mm x 133.5mm)
Supplied Accessories
Rechargeable Battery Pack (NP-FV50) (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
Power Cord (1)
Component A/V Cable (1)
A/V Connecting Cable (1)
USB Connection Support Cable (1)
CD-ROM ("Handycam" Application Software) (1)
Remote Commander (RMT-835 with Battery (CR2025)) (1)
"Operating Guide" (1)
Optional Accessories
Rechargeable InfoLITHIUM Batteries (NP-FV50 / FV70 / FV100)
AC Adaptor / Charger for V series batteries (AC-VQV10)
Travel Charger (BC-TRV)
HDMI Cable (mini) (VMC-30MHD)
Tripod (VCT-80AV)
Color:
(B) Black
UPC Code:
027242820128
1. 64GB equals 64 billion bytes. A portion of the total storage is used for
system management and/or application files. Actual Capacity is
approximately 63.1GB after removing 300MB demo video.
4. HD viewing requires compatible HDTV and HDMI
™
cable, both sold
separately.
7. NAVTEQ
map detail on the camcorder is limited in some areas. By
using a compatible PC, a broadband Internet connection, and
supplied Picture Motion Browser software, your photos and videos can
be shown on an online map service. The online map service is
currently provided courtesy of Google, and is subject to change or
termination without notice.
9. Requires Microsoft
Windows
XP SP3/ Windows Vista
SP2/Windows 7. PMB software is not supported by Mac
OS.
13. Requires VMC-UAM1 cable (sold separately), AC power for
camcorder, and hard drive formatted in FAT-32. USB-hub not
supported. External HDD/USB media should be less than 2TB
(Terabytes).
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typographic and photographic errors. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice. Sony, Optical SteadyShot, S-Master,
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and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. HDMI is a
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