Sony HDR-CX560V Specification Guide

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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).
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