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Sony ILCA-77M2 Help Guide

1. When using an electronic viewfinder this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder according to the surrounding environment 1 MENU fe Setup Viewfinder Bright desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range 2 to 2 e When you use the AC adaptor AC PW10AM sold separately when the setting Is Auto the viewfinder is always set to the brightest setting 194 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Finder Color Temp Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder 1 MENU ef Setup Finder Color Temp desired setting Menu item details 2 to 2 When you select the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color and when you select it changes to a colder color 195 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume 1 MENU fe Setup Volume Settings desired setting Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom of the multi selector while playing back movies to display the operation panel then adjust the volume You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound 196 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals selects whether the product produces a sound or not 1 MENU s amp
2. sets the aspect ratio of still images 1 MENU g Camera Settings fh Aspect Ratio desired setting Menu item details 3 2 default setting Suitable for standard prints 16 9 For viewing on a high definition TV 63 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Quality still image selects the compression format of still images 1 MENU g Camera Settings p Quality desired setting Menu item details RAW File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format Digital processing is not performed on this file format Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes e The image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the screen RAW amp JPEG File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time This is suitable when you need 2 image files a JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing The JPEG image quality is set to Fine Extra fine File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format and recorded using a higher quality than with Fine Fine default setting File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Standard File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Since the compression rate of Standard is higher than that
3. sets whether or not to perform continuous shooting in Superior Auto mode 1 MENU ty Custom Settings Superior Auto Cont Shooting desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Continuous shooting is performed Off Continuous shooting is not performed 168 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product shading Comp Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Lens Comp Shading Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically Off Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen e The Shading Comp function is only available when an A mount lens is mounted e The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected depending on the lens type 169 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Chro Aber Comp Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU x Custom Settings Lens Comp Chro Aber Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Reduces the color deviation automatically Off Does not compensate for the color deviation e The Chro Aber Comp function is only available when an
4. 24 How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching alens Notes on changing the lens When changing the lens if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor the part that converts the light to an electric signal it may appear as dark spots on the image depending on the shooting environment This camera is equipped with an anti dust function that causes the image sensor to vibrate a little when the power is turned off to prevent dust from attaching to the image sensor However always make sure to attach remove the lens quickly away from dusty locations 25 How to Use Preparing the camera Setting the date and time setting the date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions the setting screen for the date and time appears 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera The setting screen for the date and time appears 2 Check that Enter is selected on the screen then press on the multi selector 3 Select your desired geographic location and then press 4 Select a setting item using the up down side of the multi selector then press in the center 5 Set Daylight Savings Date Time and Date Format using the up down left right sides then press in the center e Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items then select Enter and press
5. Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture value 1 2 3 Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or numeric settings registered in advance 4H Movie Allows you to change the setting for movie recording ki Cont Priority AE Allows continuous shooting while the shutter button is fully depressed The camera records images continuously at a maximum of about 12 images per second Sweep Panorama Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images SCN Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene 33 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings 1 Set the mode dial to Fi Tpye Auto Mode 2 MENU g Camera Settings Auto Mode Intelligent Auto e When Mode Dial Guide is set to On you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial 3 Point the camera to the subject When the camera recognized the scene the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the image e The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical Zoom e The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting condi
6. x Custom Settings Exposure Set Guide desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not display the guide n Displays the guide O 102 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure step You can set the setting range for the shutter speed aperture and exposure compensation values 1 MENU pf Camera Settings Exposure step desired setting Menu item details 0 3EV default setting 0 5EV 103 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Dial Ev Comp You can compensate the exposure using the front or rear dial 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Dial Ev Comp desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not enable exposure compensation with the front or rear dial dih Front dial a Rear dial Enables exposure compensation with the front or rear dial e When the exposure compensation function is assigned to the front or rear dial any function that had been assigned to that dial previously is re assigned to another dial 104 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Drive Mode You can set the drive mode such as continuous or self timer shooting 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode desired setting Menu item details C Single Shooting default setting Shoots one still image Norma
7. Battery life approx 120 min Continuous shooting movies Battery life approx 175 min Viewing still images Battery life approx 270 min Number of images approx 5400 Viewfinder mode shooting still images Battery life approx 205 min Number of images approx 410 Actual shooting movies Battery life approx 110 min Continuous shooting movies Battery life approx 175 min Viewing still images Battery life approx 320 min Number of images approx 6400 e The above battery life and number of images applies when the battery pack has been fully charged The battery life and number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use e The battery life and number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Using the lens DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately Viewfinder Bright Manual 0 Monitor Brightness Manual 0 e The number for Shooting still images is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Focus Mode Single shot AF One picture is taken every 30 seconds The power is turned on and off once every ten times e The number for Actual shooting movies is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting
8. Drive Mode Self timer Cont 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the multi selector Menu item details Sc3 Self timer Cont 10 Sec 3 Img default setting shoots three frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes a beep sounds and the shutter operates after 10 seconds cs Self timer Cont 10 Sec 5 Img Shoots five frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes a beep sounds and the shutter operates after 10 seconds 108 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Cont Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed You can select an image that suits your intention after recording 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode Cont Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the multi selector Menu item details Pes Cont Bracket 0 3EV 3 Image default setting This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV Cont Bracket 0 3EV 5 Image male This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted b
9. H H Record Setting of 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX S0i 24M FX or 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs that have the original image quality Converting the image quality takes time To record movies with the original image quality use Blu ray Discs e To create a Blu ray Disc from movies recorded in 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS you need to use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver 2 0 The created Blu ray Disc can be played back only on a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver 2 0 e For details on how to create a disc refer to the operating instructions of the device you use e Movies recorded with fq File Format set to XAVC S cannot be copied to discs 256 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating Blu ray Discs You can create Blu ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer The computer must be capable of creating Blu ray Discs BD R not re writable or BD RE rewritable discs can be used Multi session recordings cannot be made To create Blu ray Discs using PlayMemories Home be sure to install the dedicated add on software For details see the following URL http support d imaging sony co jp BDUW To install your computer must be connected to the Internet For detailed operations see the Help of PlayMemories Home e To play back a Blu ray Disc that was created using movies recorded
10. Accessing Image Data Converter Guide Windows Start All Programs Image Data Converter Help Image Data Converter Ver 4 e For Windows 8 start Image Data Converter Ver 4 and select Help from the menu bar Image Data Converter Guide ac Finder Applications Image Data Converter Image Data Converter Ver 4 and select Help from the menu bar Image Data Converter Guide e For details on operation you can also refer to the Image Data Converter support page English only htto www sony co ip ids se 247 How to Use Viewing oncomputers Using the software Remote Camera Control When using Remote Camera Control the following operations are available on your computer e Changing this product s settings and shooting e Recording images directly to the computer e Performing interval timer shooting Use these functions after selecting MENU ons Setup USB Connection PC Remote For details on how to use Remote Camera Control refer to the Help 248 How to Use Viewing oncomputers Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control Download and install the software by accessing the following URL Windows htto www sony co jp imsoft Win ac htto Awww sony co ip imsoft Mac 249 How to Use Viewing oncomputers Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows Start All
11. Bit rate Approx 28Mbps The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers e Bit rate is the amount of the data processed within a given length of time Maximum 123 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies File Format movie Selects the movie file format 1 MENU g Camera Settings EH File Format desired setting Menu item details XAVC S Records HD movies in XAVC S format This file format is suitable for high bit rates Audio LPCM e You cannot create discs using the software PlayMemories Home with movies that are recorded with E File Format set to XAVC S e In order to record movies with H File Format set to XAVC S you need an SDXC memory card with a capacity of at least 64 GB Class 10 or faster a UHS I compatible SDXC memory card with at least 64 GB U1 or faster or a Memory Stick XC HG Duo media AVCHD default setting Records HD movies in AVCHD format This file format is suitable for high definition TV You can create a Blu ray Disc an AVCHD recording disc or a DVD Video disc using the software PlayMemories Home Audio Dolby Digital MP4 Records mp4 AVC movies This format is suitable for WEB uploads e mail attachments etc Audio AAC e You cannot create a disc using the software PlayMemories Home with a movie that was recorded when E File Format was set to MP4 124 How to
12. Once you assign a function to the preview button you can perform that function by simply pressing the preview button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Preview Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 145 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the C button Once you assign a function to the C button you can perform that function by simply pressing the C button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings C Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 146 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the center button Once you assign a function to the center button you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Center Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 147 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Dial Setup You can switch t
13. Adjusting the focus Focus lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode 1 Set the focus mode dial to S Single shot AF 2 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down The focus is locked 3 Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down and place the subject back in the Original position to re compose the shot 4 Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture 74 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode you can adjust the focus manually 1 Set the focus mode switch of the lens to MF If the lens does not have a focus mode switch set the focus mode dial of the camera to MF 2 Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus SE i F 3 Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture 75 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus DMF You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting 1 MENU p Camera Settings AF A setup DMF 2 Set the focus mode dial to A Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down rotate the focusing ring to achie
14. Off a detection frame is displayed on the eyes for a certain time 87 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF drive speed still image You can select the autofocus speed for shooting still images 1 MENU g Camera Settings A AF drive speed desired setting Menu item details Fast default setting Sets the AF drive speed to fast Slow Sets the AF drive speed to slow 88 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Track Duration still image You can select the duration for AF tracking when shooting still images 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Wy AF Track Duration desired setting Menu item details 5 High 4 3 Mid default setting 2 1 Low Select 5 High to shoot fast moving subjects 89 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Track Duration movie You can set the duration for AF tracking in movie mode 1 MENU g Camera Settings EH AF Track Duration desired setting Menu item details High sets the AF Track Duration to high This mode is useful when recording movies when the subject is moving quickly Mid default setting Sets the AF Track Duration to normal Low Sets the AF Track Duration to low 90 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Measuring the exact distance to the subject The mark shows the location
15. Setup menu HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition HD TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable sold separately you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV 1 MENU ef Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting The product automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080p 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080i e If the images are not displayed properly using the Auto setting select either 1080i or 1080p based on which TV is to be connected 207 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV using an HDMI cable sold separately you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV 1 MENU ss Setup HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI desired setting Menu item details On default setting You can operate this product with a TV s remote control Off You cannot operate this product with a TV s remote control e CTRL FOR HDMI is available only with a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV 208 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Info Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable sold sep
16. camera insert the plug of the Remote Commander into the REMOTE terminal aligning the guide of the plug with the guide of the REMOTE terminal Make sure that the cord of the Remote Commander faces forward 5 Speaker 6 DC IN terminal e When connecting the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately to the camera turn the camera off then plug the connector of the AC Adaptor to the DC IN terminal on 11 12 13 14 15 16 the camera HDMI micro jack Multi Micro USB Terminal e Supports Micro USB compatible device Access lamp QI N mark e his mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC enabled Smartphone For details on the location of the I N mark on your Smartphone refer to the operating instructions of the Smartphone e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology Wi Fi sensor built in Memory card insertion slot Memory card cover Battery insertion slot Battery cover Tripod socket hole e Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may Occur For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Micro USB Terminal visit the Sony website or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 6 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Lens DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM Supplied with
17. e The Audio Rec Level settings are applied for both the internal microphone and the Microphone terminal input e When you record audio movies with loud volumes set Audio Rec Level to a lower sound level Doing so enables you to record more realistic audio When you record audio movies with lower volumes set Audio Rec Level to a greater sound level to make the sound easier to hear 129 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Out Timing You can set echo cancellation for shooting when confirming audio via HDMI output 1 MENU g Camera Settings Audio Out Timing desired setting Menu item details Live default setting Outputs audio without delay when recording movies Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring Lip Sync Outputs video and audio in sync when recording movies Select this setting to prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio 130 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Wind Noise Reduct Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording 1 MENU g Camera Settings Wind Noise Reduct desired setting Menu item details O n Reduces wind noise Off default setting Does not reduce wind noise e Setting this item to On where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume e When an external m
18. etc Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents such as thinner or benzine When cleaning the lens surface remove dust with a commercially available blower In case of dust that sticks to the surface wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface Cleaning the flash Clean the flash surface before use The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt or dust etc Cleaning the camera body Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount such as a lens signal contact To clean inside the lens mount use a commercially available blower to blow any dust off Do not use a spray type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction Cleaning the product surface Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent damage to the finish or casing e Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide e Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand e Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time Cleaning the monitor
19. software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers access the following URL htto www sony co jp imsoft Mac Wireless Auto Import Wireless Auto Import is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to the computer using Wi Fi function Download Wireless Auto Import from the URL above and install iton your Mac computer For details see Help for Wireless Auto Import e The software that can be used varies depending on the region 244 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter you can do the following e You can edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness e You can adjust images with white balance exposure and Creative Style etc You can save the still images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the general file format e You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this product You can rank images in five grades e You can apply color labels 245 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing Image Data Converter 1 Download and install the software by accessing the following URL English only http www sony co p ids se e Log on as Administrator 246 How to Use Viewing oncomputers Using the software
20. trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance a and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc p Works with a i PlayStationes Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks may not be specified in all cases in this manual 269 Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have probl
21. A mount lens is mounted 170 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Distortion Comp Compensates for the distortion of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU x Custom Settings Lens Comp Distortion Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically Off default setting Does not compensate for distortion of the screen e The Distortion Comp function is only available when an A mount lens is mounted e Depending on the attached lens Distortion Comp is fixed to Auto and you cannot select Off 171 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Dial Lock You can set whether the dial will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn Function button 1 MENU x Custom Settings Dial Lock desired setting Menu item details Lock Locks the front and rear dials Unlock default setting The front or rear dials are not locked even if you press and hold the Fn Function button e You can release the locked dial by holding the Fn Function button down 172 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Deactivate Monitor When you press the key to which the Deactivate Monitor function is assigned Live View Display is switched to Setting Effect OFF and the s
22. Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode 54 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Comp Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture 1 MENU g Camera Settings Flash Comp desired setting selecting higher values side makes the flash level higher and lower values side makes the flash level lower e The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash effect may not be visible 55 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash FEL Lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting You can also set the flash exposure in advance FEL Flash Exposure Level 1 Center the subject on which FEL is to be locked and adjust the focus 2 Press the button to which FEL Lock toggle is registered and set the flash amount e Apre flash flashes e 4 FEL lock flashes e Select MENU g Custom Settings Custom Key Settings desired button FEL Lock toggle to register the function in advance 3 Adjust the composition and shoot th
23. Exposure Comp desired setting You can adjust the exposure in a range of 5 0 EV to 5 0 EV e You can adjust the exposure in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV for movies e f you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect e Only a value between 3 0 EV and 3 0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting If you set an exposure beyond this range the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect but it will be reflected in the recorded image e When you use Manual Exposure you can compensate for the exposure only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO 95 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure compensation button Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust Exposure Comp to the plus side or minus side respectively exposure compensation Normally exposure is set automatically auto exposure 1 Press the exposure compensation button 2 Select the desired setting using the right left side of the multi selector e You can adjust the exposure in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV for movies e f you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect e When you use Manual Exposure you can compensate for th
24. Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8 210 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions 1 MENU fs Setup USB LUN Setting desired setting Menu item details Multi default setting Normally use Multi Single Set USB LUN Setting to Single only if you cannot make a connection 211 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU s amp s Setup fa Language desired language 212 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Date Time Setup sets the date and time again 1 MENU s amp s Setup Date Time Setup desired setting Menu item details Daylight Savings selects Daylight Savings On Off Date Time sets the date and time Date Format selects the date and time display format 213 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Area Setting sets the area where you are using the product 1 MENU s amp s Setup Area Setting desired area 214 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats initializes the memory card When you use a memory card with this product for the first time it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card Note that formatting permanently erases
25. Programs Remote Camera Control Remote Camera Control Help e For Windows 8 start Remote Camera Control and right click the title bar to select Remote Camera Control Help Mac Finder Applications Remote Camera Control and select Help from the menu bar Remote Camera Control Help 250 How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product or connect it to a wall outlet wall socket using an AC Adaptor AC PW10AM sold separately 2 Turnon the product and the computer 3 Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cable Supplied A 251 How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images For details on PlayMemories Home functions see the Help of PlayMemories Home Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home For Windows When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between this product and a computer click Open folder to view files OK DCIM or MP_ROOT Then copy the desired images to the computer e f Device Stage appears on a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer double click Browse Files media icon folder in which the images you want to import are stored Impor
26. Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Record Setting movie selects the image size frame rate and image quality for movie recording The higher the bit rate the higher the image quality 1 MENU gy Camera Settings EH Record Setting desired setting T File Format is set to XAVC S Records high definition movies by converting them to MP4 file format using the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 codec H File Format is set to AVCHD 601 501 Movies are recorded at approximately 60 fields sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 fields sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in interlaced mode with Dolby Digital audio in AVCHD format 24p 25p Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 25 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio in AVCHD format 60p 50p Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio in AVCHD format When 74 File Format ts set to MP4 Movies shot are recorded in MPEG 4 format at approximately 30 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or approximately 25 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with AAC audio mp4 format Menu items details When 74 File Format is set to XAVC S 60p 50M 50p 50M Records hig
27. all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save valuable data on a computer etc 1 MENU z Setup Format e Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images 215 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images and MP4 movies 1 MENU fe Setup File Number desired setting Menu item details Series default setting Even if you change the recording destination folder or change the memory card the product continues to assign numbers to files in sequence If there is a larger file number on the new memory card than the latest image file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned 216 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where still images and MP4 movies are to be recorded 1 MENU e amp s Setup Select REC Folder desired folder e You cannot select the folder when you select the Date Form setting 217 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images and MP4 movies A new
28. center to play back the image e To pause playback press on the center again e To return to the display of the entire image press the MENU button e Panoramic images shot using other products may be displayed in a different size from the actual size or may not scroll correctly 183 How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later The DPOF print order icon will appear on the specified images DPOF refers to Digital Print Order Format 1 MENU gt Playback Specify Printing desired setting Menu item details Multiple Img selects images to order printing 1 Select an image and press on the center of the multi selector A vA mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press S and delete the mark 2 Repeat step 1 to print other images 3 MENU OK gt on the center Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Print Setting You can set whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks Select On or Off Enter in Date Imprint e You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files Movies RAW images 184 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions View Mode Sets the View Mode image display method 1 MENU gt gt Playback View Mode desired setting Menu item details Date View Displa
29. conditions Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression 1 MENU g Camera Settings White Balance desired setting e You can also set the white balance by pressing the WB White Balance button Menu item details AWB Auto default setting The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones Daylight The color tones are adjusted for the daylight fi Shade The color tones are adjusted for shadiness a Cloudy The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky O Incandescent The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo studio E Fluor Warm White The color temperature is adjusted for warm white fluorescent lighting z0 Fluor Cool White The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting t41 Fluor Day White The color temperature is adjusted for neutral white fluorescent lighting 442 Fluor Daylight The color temperature is adjusted for daylight fluorescent lighting W8 Flash The color temperature is adjusted for flash light Kg C Temp Filter Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source Achieves the effect of CC Color Compensation filters for photography es B4 Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Uses the white balance setting saved in Cus
30. differ from the actual display Monitor mode 100 EEJ24m FNE 60p Gin 100 1 250 F35 00 0400 For playback Basic information display Gh 20 EE 24M FINE cm DPOF Sein PD mm 1125 F35 50400 20i4 1 1 10 37PM 3 7 Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode C 100 EA Au FINEGOp EE Gj mm 4 he i asea RO P A S M Sweep Panorama mode 100 EE 244 FINEGOp i iy ce 4 fe ne F35 2 0 0 2400 EJ 1 i i CP PASM 89 OW J A 0 ad A IEE Hp ha HAs Em Shooting mode 1 2 3 Register number JAVA O EADE AOR Scene Recognition icons C B Brr et B B Ba Memory card Upload 100 Remaining number of recordable images EA i Aspect ratio of still images 24M 12M 6 0M 20M 10M 5 1M E WIDE STD Image size of still images RAW RAW J X FINE FINE STD Image quality of still images 60p 50p 60 501 30p 24p 2op Frame rate of movies EE 12E GE Ge A Image size of movies IZZZ1 100 Remaining battery D Remaining battery warning te Flash charge in progress VIEW Setting Effect OFF NFC is activated Airplane Mode Sor No audio recording of movies kK Wind Noise Reduction we wwe steadyShot Camera shake warning wi wire steadyShot Camera shake warning l Overheating warning FULL ERROR Database file full Database file error sQ cQ A Smart Zoom PJ Clear Image Zoo
31. e Installing PlayMemories Home 242 e Software for Mac computers 243 e Image Data Converter 244 e Installing Image Data Converter 245 e Accessing Image Data Converter Guide 246 e Remote Camera Control 247 e Installing Remote Camera Control 248 e Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control 249 Connecting this product and a computer e Connecting the product to a computer 250 e Importing images to the computer 251 e Disconnecting the product from the computer 252 Creating a movie disc e Disc type 253 Selecting the disc creation method 254 e Creating a disc with a device other than a computer 255 e Creating Blu ray Discs 256 Precautions This product Precautions e Precautions 257 e On the internal rechargeable battery 258 e Battery pack and battery charger 259 e Memory card 260 Cleaning this product e On cleaning 261 Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies e Number of still images 262 e Recordable time of movies 263 Using this product abroad e Plug adaptor 264 e On TV color systems 265 Other information e Vertical grip 266 e License 267 Trademarks e Trademarks 268 Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems e Troubleshooting 269 Troubleshooting Battery pack and power e You cannot insert the battery pack into the product 270 e You cannot turn on the product 271 e he power t
32. executing Smile Shutter Smile Detection is performed only for that face 149 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product soft Skin Effect still image sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function 1 MENU g Camera Settings J Soft Skin Effect desired setting Menu item details t Off default setting Does not use the WJ Soft Skin Effect function t On Uses the WJ Soft Skin Effect e When KJ Soft Skin Effect is set to On you can select the effect level e fy Soft Skin Effect is not available for RAW images 150 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration New Registration If you register faces in advance the product can detect the registered face as a priority when Smile Face Detect is set to On Regist Faces 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Face Registration New Registration 2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered and press the shutter button 3 When aconfirmation message appears select Enter e Up to eight faces can be registered e Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place The face may not be registered correctly if it is obScured by a hat a mask sunglasses etc 151 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registr
33. folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used Images are recorded in the newly created folder A folder for still images and a folder for MP4 movies that have the same number are created at the same time 1 MENU fs Setup New Folder e When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created e Up to 4 000 images in total can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder may be automatically created 218 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card You can change the way folder names are assigned 1 MENU es Setup Folder Name desired setting Menu item details Standard Form default setting The folder name form is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10040405 Folder number 100 date 04 05 2014 e The MP4 movie folder form is fixed as folder number ANVO1 219 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Recover Image DB If image files were processed on a computer problems may occur in the image database file In such cases the images on the memory card will not be
34. from HD and 4k The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions e You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer e You can view images on a Wi Fi Direct enabled TV or network enabled TV including cable TV e f you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi Fi Direct you need to register your access point first e Displaying the images on the TV may take time e Movies cannot be shown ona TV via Wi Fi Use an HDMI cable sold separately 233 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane etc you can turn off all Wi Fi functions temporarily 1 MENU Wireless Airplane Mode desired setting lf you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen 234 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions WPS Push lf your access point has the WPS button you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button 1 MENU amp Wireless WPS Push 2 Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register e WPS Push works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the WPS button method If the security setting is set to WEP or your access point does not support the WPS button method perform Access Po
35. in the center e To cancel the date and time setting procedure press the MENU button e This camera does not have a function for inserting the date on images You can insert the date on images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home e If the date and time setting is cancelled halfway the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera 26 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the multi selector we Sy e You can move the selection frame by pressing up down left right side of the multi selector The item selected with the multi selector can be entered by pressing amp in the center e Press the left right side of the multi selector while playing back images to display the previous or next image e The Standard function is assigned to in the center with the default setting When you press in the center the product automatically focuses on the center of the screen 27 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting playback and operation methods 1 Press MENU button to display the Menu screen MENU 2 Select the desired MENU item using the up down left right side of the multi selector and then press in the center of t
36. may compensate for this phenomenon with Shading Comp 291 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is blurred e Make sure that SteadyShot is set to On e The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash resulting in camera shake The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended Hand held Twilight in Scene Selection is also effective in reducing blur 292 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed e f you do not operate the product for a certain period of time the product switches to the power save mode The product exits power save mode when you perform operations such as pressing the shutter button halfway 293 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The flash takes too long to recharge e The flash has been fired in succession in a short period When the flash has been fired in succession the recharging process may take longer than usual to avoid overheating of the camera 294 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The control dial does not work e Dial Lock is on Hold down the Fn button until the lock is released or set the Dial Lock to Unlock 295 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back e Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted in
37. may scatter water droplets inside the camera body Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor Hold the camera slightly face downward so that the dust falls out Do not subject the product to any shock during cleaning When cleaning the image sensor with a blower do not blow too hard If you blow the sensor too hard the inside of the product may be damaged When you attach the lens after you finish cleaning the image sensor confirm that the mirror has been completely pushed down Otherwise it may damage the lens or lead to a malfunction Also if the mirror has not been pushed down completely the autofocus system will not be able to achieve proper focus e You cannot shoot with the mirror open e If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described consult the service facility 204 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Demo Mode The Demo Mode function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically demonstration when the camera has not been operated for a certain time Normally select Off 1 MENU s amp s Setup Demo Mode desired setting Menu item details O n The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute Only protected AVCHD movies are played back Set the view mode to AVCHD View and protect the movie fil
38. noise reduction function is processing an image This is not a malfunction e You are shooting in RAW mode Since RAW data files are large RAW mode shooting may take time e The Auto HDR function is processing an image e The product is compiling images 277 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Check the minimum focal distance of the lens e Ambient light is insufficient e The subject you are shooting is not suitable for auto focusing Shoot in Flexible Spot mode or manual focus mode 278 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The flash does not work e Raise the flash e You cannot use a flash in the following situations Night Scene or Hand held Twilight in Scene Selection is selected During Sweep Panorama shooting During movie recording 279 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash e Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image This is not a malfunction 280 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen e While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback 281 Troubleshooting Troubleshoot
39. of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the 9999 indicator appears e When an image shot with other products is played back on this product the image may not appear in the actual image size 263 How to Use Precautions This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card h hour m minute File Format XAVC S 60p 50M 50p 50M 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 2 h 35 m 24p 50M Only for 1080 60i compatible models 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 2 h 35 m H File Format AVCHD 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 2GB 10 m 4GB 20 m 8GB 40 m 16GB 1 h 30 m 32GB 3h 64GB 6h 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH 2GB 10 m 4GB 30 m 8GB 1h 16GB 2 h 32GB 4h5m 64GB 8h 15 m 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 2GB 9m 4GB 15 m 8GB 35 m 16GB 1h15m 32GB 2 h 30 m 64GB 5h5m 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 2GB 10 m 4GB 20 m 8GB 40 m 16GB 1 h 30 m 32GB 3 h 64GB 6 h 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH 2GB 10 m 4GB 30 m 8GB 1h 16GB 2 h 32GB 4 h 64
40. of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image 42 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus or by defocusing the background The aperture value can be changed while recording movies 1 Set the mode dial to A Aperture Priority 2 Select the desired value by turning the front dial e Smaller F value The subject is in focus but objects in front of and beyond the Subject are blurred Larger F value The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure e f proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks Although you can shoot as it is resetting is recommended e The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot e Smaller F value opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and beyond the subject depth of field becomes shallower Larger F value narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus This allows you to shoot the depth of the scenery depth of field becomes deeper 43 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Manual Exposure You can shoot wi
41. screen display 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button e The screen display switches in the order Display Info Histogram No Disp Info Display Info each time you press the DISP button e The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display e The histogram is not displayed in the following situations During movie playback During scrolling playback of panoramic images During slideshows During Folder View MP4 During AVCHD View During XAVC S View 179 How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete 2 Press the jj Delete button 3 Select Delete using the multi selector then press on the center of the multi selector 180 How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images 1 MENU gt Playback Delete desired setting Menu item details Multiple Img Deletes the selected images 1 Select the images to be deleted then press amp on the center of the multi selector The VY mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press again to remove the VW mark 2 To delete other images repeat step 1 3 MENU gt OK Press on the center All in this Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder All with this date Delete
42. services may not be available in some countries or regions 242 How to Use Viewing oncomputers Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home htto www sony net om e Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen e When installation is completed PlayMemories Home starts up e f PMB Picture Motion Browser supplied with a product that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer PMB will be overwritten by PlayMemories Home Please use PlayMemories Home 2 Connect the product and your computer using the supplied micro USB cable e New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home Even if PlayMemories Home has already been installed on your computer connect this product and your computer again B A A To the Multi Micro USB Terminal B To the USB jack of the computer e Log on as Administrator e t may be necessary to restart your computer When the restart confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e DirectX may be installed depending on your computer s system environment e For details on PlayMemories Home refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the PlayMemories Home support page htto www sony co p omh se English only 243 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software
43. shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often used modes or product settings in the product You can recall the settings using just the mode dial 1 Set the product to the setting you want to register 2 MENU gy Camera Settings Memory desired number Items that can be registered e Shooting mode e Aperture F number e Shutter speed e pty Camera Settings To recall registered settings Select the memory number from 1 2 or 3 on the mode dial To change registered settings Change the seiting to the desired one and re register the setting to the same mode number e Program Shift cannot be registered e For some functions the position of the dial and the setting actually used for shooting may not match If this happens shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor 134 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function Menu Set You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn Function button 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Function Menu Set set a function to the desired location The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 135 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Custom Key Settings
44. shooting may be slower depending on the shooting conditions 41 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed for example at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter or as a trailing image with low speed shutter The shutter soeed can be changed while recording movies 1 Set the mode dial to S Shutter Priority 2 Select the desired value by turning the front dial 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure e f proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks Although you can shoot as it is resetting is recommended e Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed e The wig SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority mode e When the shutter speed is 1 second s or longer noise reduction will be done after shooting for the same amount of time that the shutter was open However you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress e The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot e When a faster shutter speed is used moving subjects such as a running person cars or sea spray come out as if they are frozen in their movements When a slower shutter speed is used a trailing image
45. similar patterns such as the sky a beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls e In the case of Hand held Twilight block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers such as fluorescent lighting e The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select Macro For the minimum in focus range refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product e To change the scene rotate the front dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene 40 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Cont Priority AE By fixing the aperture value when shooting the first image you can shoot images continuously at high speed 1 Set the mode dial to Ral Cont Priority AE 2 Adjust the focus and shoot the image e The camera continues to record images as long as you hold the shutter button fully pressed e The camera records images continuously at a maximum of about 12 images per second e If the focus mode dial is set to C Continuous AF the camera locks the focus and exposure while shooting ISO can be set to a desired setting e If the focus mode dial is set to MF Manual Focus or S Single shot AF the focus is locked to the first image e When set to Auto HDR the process will temporarily be based on the DRO settings e The speed of continuous shooting is estimated using Sony s criteria The speed of continuous
46. under the following conditions The image quality is set to 60i 17M FH Actual shooting movies Battery life based on repeated shooting zooming shooting stand by turning on off etc Continuous movie shooting Battery life based on non stop shooting until the limit 29 minutes has been reached and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again Other functions such as zooming are not used e If the remaining battery is not displayed press the DISP Display Setting 17 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Supplying power using a wall outlet wall socket Power can be supplied to the camera during shooting playback using an AC adaptor AC PW10AM sold separately 1 To supply power to the camera during shooting playback connect the camera and the AC adaptor AC PW10AM sold separately and plug the AC adaptor to a wall outlet wall socket 18 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Removing the battery pack How to remove the battery pack 1 Make sure that the access lamp is not lit and turn off the camera 2 Slide lock lever A and remove the battery pack gt ee s i m i ee a e Be careful not to drop the battery pack 19 How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card sold separately Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card 1 Slide the memory card cover to open it e En
47. use the Smart Zoom function if you set Ky Image Size to M or S On Clearlmage Zoom Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly On Digital Zoom When the zoom range of the KJ Clear Image Zoom is exceeded the product magnifies images to the largest scale However the image quality will deteriorate e Set Optical zoom only if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate 50 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens changes according to the selected image size When Aspect Ratio is 3 2 Zoom Setting Optical zoom only including smart zoom pF Image Size L x M 1 4x S 2x Zoom Setting On Clearlmage Zoom A Image Size L 2x M 2 8x S 4x Zoom Setting On Digital Zoom hy Image Size L 4x M 5 7x S 8x 51 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Smart Telecon Smart Teleconverter magnifies and trims the center of the image then records it 1 Press the o7 Smart Telecon button The settings change each time you press the key 52 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Using flash In dark environments use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and t
48. 1 MENU x Custom Settings pN Eye Start AF desired setting Menu item details Oo n Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder Off default setting Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder 81 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF ME control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position 1 Press the AF MF button 1 EE E Po During auto focus Temporarily switches the focusing mode to manual Adjust the focus while the AF MF button is being held down During manual focus Temporarily switches the focusing mode to auto while the AF MF button is held down and locks the focus e If you select AF MF Ctrl Toggle in AF MF Button under Custom Key Settings the focusing mode remains switched even if you remove your finger from the button 82 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator still image The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings In the time between pressing the shutter button halfway down and locking the focus the flash is raised and released to allow the camera to focus more easily 1 MENU g Camera Settings Ah JAF Illuminator desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Uses th
49. 1080 50i compatible devices only It is not provided with 1080 60i compatible devices The 1080 50i compatible devices have a 50i mark on the bottom of the product e f you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with the PAL system a message telling you that you must re format the card appears When you record using the NTSC system re format the memory card or use another memory card e When the NTSC mode is selected the Running on NTSC message always appears on the start up screen each time you turn the product on 203 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor 1 Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently 2 MENU Setup Cleaning Mode Enter 3 Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen 4 Detach the lens 5 Push the mirror lock lever A and open the mirror 6 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area 7 After you finish cleaning the image sensor push down the mirror until it clicks e Push down either side B of the mirror 8 Attach the lens e When you attach the lens confirm that the mirror is completely pushed down A blower is not supplied with this product Use a commercially available blower Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is q aaa 3 remaining battery icons or more Do not use a spray type blower as it
50. 4 Image rotation button on the vertical grip displays the Send to Smartphone screen DISP Display button oe Smart Telecon button 16 C Custom button For viewing Delete button 17 gt Playback button Do not directly touch this part 4 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Top side Multi interface shoe FINDER MONITOR button Display panel S Ly Drive Mode button WB White balance button Exposure Comp button ISO button Display panel illumination button Image sensor position mark OONOAAARWND For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe visit the Sony website in your area or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used Operations with other manufactures accessories are not guaranteed Multi Mi Interface Shoe 5 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Sides Bottom 1 Microphone jack e When an external microphone is connected the internal microphone is turned off automatically When the external microphone is a plugin power type the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera 2 Hooks for shoulder strap e Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera 3 4 Flash sync terminal 4 REMOTE terminal e When connecting the RM L1AM Remote Commander sold separately to the
51. Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set a function to the desired key e Some functions cannot be assigned to certain keys 136 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the focus hold button Allows you to assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Focus Hold Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 137 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the AEL button Once you assign a function to the AEL button you can perform that function by simply pressing the AEL button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Custom Key Settings AEL Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 138 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the AF MEF button Once you assign a function to the AF MF button you can perform that function by simply pressing the AF MF button when the sh
52. Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection or Sweep Panorama e WJ High ISO NR is not available for RAW images 158 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Color Space still image The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called color space You can change the color space depending on the purpose of the image 1 MENU ge Camera Settings J Color Space desired setting Menu item details SRGB default setting This is the standard color space of the digital camera Use SRGB in normal shooting such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification AdobeRGB This color space has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the image starts with _DSC e AdobeRGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB e When displaying images that were recorded with AdobeRGB on this product or non Adobe RGB compliant devices the images are displayed with low saturation 159 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Grid Line sets whether the grid line is displayed or not T
53. C One touch Sharing With just one touch you can connect this product and an NFC enabled Android smartphone and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone For movies you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with f7 File Format set to MP4 1 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone 2 Display a single image on the product 3 Touch the smartphone to the product The product and the smartphone are connected and PlayMemories Mobile automatically launches on the smartphone and then the displayed image is sent to the smartphone e Before you touch the smartphone cancel the sleep and lock screen functions of the smartphone e The NFC function is available only when the NN N mark is displayed on the product e Touch the smartphone to the product for 1 2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches e To transfer two or more images select MENU i Wireless Send to Smartphone to select images After the connection enabled screen appears use NFC to connect the product and the smartphone About NFC NFC is a technology that enables short range wireless communication between various devices such as mobile phones or IC tags etc NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch point e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology e You can select an image size to be se
54. C Selector 202 Cleaning Mode 203 Demo Mode 204 Remote Ctrl 205 HDMI Resolution 206 CTRL FOR HDMI 207 HDMI Info Display 208 USB Connection 209 USB LUN Setting 210 Language 211 Date Time Setup 212 Area Setting 213 Format 214 File Number 215 select REC Folder 216 New Folder 217 Folder Name 218 Recover Image DB 219 Display Media Info 220 Version 221 Certification Logo Overseas model only 222 Setting Reset 223 Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone e PlayMemories Mobile 224 e Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 225 e Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 226 Controlling this product using a Smartphone e Ctrl w Smartphone 227 e One touch connection with an NFC enabled Android smartphone NFC One touch remote 228 Transferring images to a Smartphone e Send to Smartphone 229 e Sending images to an Android smartphone NFC One touch Sharing 230 Transferring images to a computer e Send to Computer 231 Transferring images to a TV e View on TV 232 Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions e Airplane Mode 233 e WPS Push 234 e Access Point Set 235 e Edit Device Name 236 e Disp MAC Address 237 e SSID PW Reset 238 e Reset Network Set 239 Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment e Recommended computer environment 240 Using the software e PlayMemories Home 241
55. D PW Reset After resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again e Depending on future version upgrades the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice 228 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone One touch connection with an NFC enabled Android smartphone NFC One touch remote You can connect this product and an NFC enabled Android smartphone with one touch without performing a complex setup operation 1 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone 2 Switch this product to shooting mode e The NFC function is available only when the N N mark is displayed on the screen 3 Touch the product to the smartphone The smartphone and the product are connected and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone e Touch the smartphone to the product for 1 2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches About NFC NFC is a technology that enables short range wireless communication between various devices such as mobile phones or IC tags etc NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch point e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology e f you cannot make a connection do as the following Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and then move the smartphone slowly toward the N mark
56. Face Registration the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish purple Tips for capturing smiles more effectively e Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed e Do not obscure the face by a hat masks sunglasses etc e Try to orient the face in front of the product and be as level as possible e Give aclear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown e f you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter the product shoots the image After shooting the product returns to Smile Shutter mode e When the Smile Face Detect is set to Smile Shutter you can select the Smile Detection Sensitivity from On Slight Smile On Normal Smile and On Big Smile e You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions Sweep Panorama Picture Effect is set to Posterization When using the Focus Magnifier function Cont Priority AE Scene Selection is set to Landscape Night Scene or Sunset e Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected e The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions e If the product cannot detect a face set the Smile Detection Sensitivity e If you track a face using Lock on AF while
57. For shooting images in clear tones with limpid colors in highlight suitable for capturing radiant light D Deep For shooting images with deep and dense colors suitable for capturing the solid presence of the subject igi Light For shooting images with bright and simple colors suitable for capturing a refreshingly light ambience Pont Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited for shooting portraits Cand Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more Sunset usa For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun Ign Night Scene The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes ium Autumn leaves For shooting autumn scenes vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves pwt Black amp White For shooting images in black and white monotone Sepia Sepia For shooting images in sepia monotone To set Contrast Saturation and Sharpness Contrast Saturation and Sharpness can be adjusted for each Creative Style item Select an item to be set by pressing the right left side of the multi selector then set the value using the top bottom side of the multi selector Contrast The higher the value selected the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated and the bigger the effect on the image Saturation The higher the value selected the more v
58. GB 8 h H File Format MP4 1440x1080 12M 2GB 20 m 4GB 40 m 8GB 1h 20m 16GB 2 h 45 m 32GB 5 h 30 m 64GB 11 h VGA 3M 2GB 1h10m 4GB 2h25m 8GB 4 h 55 m 16GB 10 h 32GB 20 h 64GB 40 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting limited by product specifications For MP4 12M size movies continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes limited by 2 GB file size e The recordable time of movies varies because the product is equipped with VBR Variable Bit Rate which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene When you record a fast moving subject the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions the subject or the image quality size settings 264 How to Use Precautions This product Using this product abroad Plug adaptor You can use the battery charger and the AC Adaptor AC PW10AM in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz 60 Hz e Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction 265 How to Use Precautions This product Using this product abroad On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television the product and television must use the same color television system Check the TV color system for the
59. No Limit default setting Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button 78 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting This function allows you to confirm the focus easily 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Peaking Level desired setting Menu item details High Sets the peaking level to high Mid Sets the peaking level to middle Low Sets the peaking level to low Off default setting Does not use the peaking function e Since the product determines that sharp areas are in focus the effect of peaking differs depending on the subject and shooting conditions e The outline of in focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable 79 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Peaking Color desired setting Menu item details Red Enhances outlines in red Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow White default setting Enhances outlines in white 80 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye Start AF still image Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder
60. O 100 the range for recordable subject brightness dynamic range may decrease e The higher the ISO value the more noise will appear on the images e When shooting movies ISO values between ISO 100 and ISO 12800 are available If the ISO value is set to a value smaller than ISO 100 the setting is automatically switched to ISO 100 When you finish recording the movie the ISO value returns to the original setting e When you use Multi Frame NR it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images e You can change the automatically set ISO sensitivity range for the ISO AUTO mode Select ISO AUTO press the right side of the multi selector and set the desired values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum The values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum are also applied when shooting in ISO AUTO mode under Multi Frame NR 114 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity Multi Frame NR The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously combines them reduces the noise and records them as one image With multi frame noise reduction you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity The image recorded is one combined image 1 MENU gy Camera Settings ISO Multi Frame NR 2 Press the right side of the multi selector to display the setting screen then select a desired value using the top bottom side of the
61. On or Off IP Address Setting select Auto or Manual IP Address lf you are entering the IP address manually enter the set address Subnet Mask Default Gateway When you set IP Address Setting to Manual enter the IP address to match your network environment e To give the registered access point priority set Priority Connection to On 236 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi Fi Direct 1 MENU amp Wireless Edit Device Name 2 Select the input box then input the device name OK e For input method refer to How to use the keyboard 237 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product 1 MENU Wireless Disp MAC Address D 238 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions SSID PW Reset This product shares the connection information for Send to Smartphone and Ctrl w Smartphone with a device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect reset the connection information 1 MENU Wireless gt SSID PW Reset OK e f you connect this product to the smartphone after resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again 239 H
62. P Button and change the setting e Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting e In movie mode For viewfinder cannot be displayed e You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder 59 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button Finder Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using DISP Display Setting in shooting mode 1 MENU ts Custom Settings DISP Button Finder desired setting Enter The items marked with are available Menu item details Graphic Display shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter soeed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically Level Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front back directions When the product is level in both directions the indicator turns to green 60 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button Monitor Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using DISP Display Setting in shooting mode 1 MENU ts Custom Settings DISP Button Monitor desired se
63. SONY Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera ILCA 77M2 How to Use Before Use Names of parts e Checking the camera and the supplied items 1 e Identifying parts Front side 2 e Identifying parts Rear side 3 e identifying parts Top side 4 e Identifying parts Sides Bottom 5 e Identifying parts Lens DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM Supplied with the ILCA 77M2 6 e Identifying parts Lens DT 18 185mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Supplied with the ILCA 77M2M 7 Icons and indicators e List of icons on the screen 8 e Display panel 9 Using the strap e Using the shoulder strap 10 Attaching the eyepiece cup e Attaching the eyepiece cup 11 Adjusting the viewfinder e Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment 12 In Camera guide e About the In Camera Guide 13 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack e Charging the battery pack using a charger 14 e Inserting the battery pack into the camera 15 e Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded played back using a battery pack 16 e Supplying power using a wall outlet wall socket 17 e Removing the battery pack 18 Inserting a memory card sold separately e Inserting amemory card 19 e Removing the memory card 20 Attaching a lens e Attaching a lens 21 e Removing the lens 22 e Attaching the lens hood 23 e Notes on changing the lens 24 Setting the date and time e Setting the date and time 25 Conf
64. The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display 161 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Live View Display Sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation white balance Creative Style or Picture Effect on the screen 1 MENU x Custom Settings Live View Display desired setting Menu item details Setting Effect ON default setting Displays Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like as a result of applying all your settings This setting is useful when you want to shoot pictures while checking the results of the shot on the Live View screen Setting Effect OFF Shows Live View without the effects of exposure compensation white balance Creative Style or Picture Effect When this setting is used you can easily check the image composition Live View is always displayed with the appropriate brightness even in Manual Exposure mode When Setting Effect OFF is selected the icon is displayed on the Live View screen e When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Movie or Scene Selection Live View Display cannot be set to Setting Effect OFF e When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect ON you may have difficulty checking the composition as the Live View Display may seem too dark or too bright If such a p
65. access point settings Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point 301 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi WPS Push does not work e WPS Push may not work depending on the access point settings Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point and perform Access Point Set 302 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi Send to Computer is canceled halfway e When the battery remaining level is low Send to Computer may be canceled halfway Charge the battery pack and try again 303 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone e You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone e You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone Set E File Format to MP4 to record movies 304 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi Ctrl w Smartphone or Send to Smartphone is canceled halfway e When the remaining battery level is low Ctrl w Smartphone or Send to Smartphone may be canceled halfway Charge the battery pack and try again 305 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi The shooting screen for Ctrl w Smartphone is not displayed smoothly The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected e Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions Place this product closer to the smartphone 306 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi Y
66. ality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image only when the image size is M or S 3 Clear Image Zoom range cA Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration Set Zoom Setting to On Clearlmage Zoom or On Digital Zoom first 4 Digital Zoom range Q You can magnify images using an image process When you select On Digital Zoom for Zoom Setting you can use this zoom function e The default setting for the Zoom Setting is Optical zoom only e The default setting for AJ Image Size is L To use the smart zoom change hy Image Size to M or S e Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations Sweep Panorama KJ Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG e You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies e When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom Metering Mode is fixed to Multi e When you use another zoom function than the optical zoom WJ Auto Obj Framing is not available e To use another zoom function than the optical zoom for movies assign Zoom to the desired button using Custom Key Settings 49 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product 1 MENU x Custom Settings Zoom Setting desired setting Menu item details Optical zoom only default setting Optical zoom is activated You can
67. an airplane set Airplane Mode to On On image data compatibility This product conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed Notes on playing movies on other devices e This product uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording For this reason movies recorded in AVCHD format with this product cannot be played by the following devices Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This product also uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording For this reason play back movies recorded in MP4 format with this product on MPEG 4 AVC H 264 supported devices e Discs recorded with HD high definition image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices DVD based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format Also DVD based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs that are recorded using the AVCHD format On the monitor and lens e The monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are opera
68. ange Opt 2 Select the desired setting using the left right side of the multi selector Menu item details bi D Range Optimizer Auto default setting AUTO Corrects the brightness automatically D Range Optimizer Lv1 D Range Optimizer Lv5 Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area Select the optimization level from Lv1 weak to Lv5 strong e DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when the shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama or when Multi Frame NR or Picture Effect is used e DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when Sunset Night Scene Night Portrait or Hand held Twilight is selected in Scene Selection The setting is fixed to D Range Optimizer Auto when other modes are selected in Scene Selection e When shooting with D Range Opt the image may be noisy Select the proper level by checking the recorded image especially when you enhance the effect 117 How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast Auto HDR Widens the range gradation so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness HDR High Dynamic Range One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded 1 MENU g Camera Settings DRO Auto HDR Auto HDR 2 Select the desired setting using the left right side of the multi selector Menu item details ii Auto HDR Exposure Diff Auto default setting Corr
69. arately 1 MENU fe Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Info Display desired setting Menu item details On default setting Displays the shooting information of the played back image Off Does not display the shooting information of the played back image 209 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product 1 MENU s amp s Setup USB Connection desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP and their unique functions are enabled for use Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between this product a computer and other USB devices MTP Establishes an MTP connection between this product a computer and other USB devices Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP and their unique functions are enabled for use PC Remote Uses Remote Camera Control to control this product from the computer including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer Note e f Device Stage is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8 set USB Connection to Auto Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices such as a camera
70. ast shot is shown on the Auto Review 112 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Bracket order You can set the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing 1 MENU x Custom Settings Bracket order desired setting Menu item details O default setting Records in the following order 0 gt gt 0 gt Records in the following order 0 113 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number recommended exposure index The larger the number the higher the sensitivity 1 MENU gg Camera Settings ISO desired setting Menu item details Multi Frame NR Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise ISO AUTO default setting sets the ISO sensitivity automatically 50 64 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6400 8000 10000 12800 16000 20000 25600 You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity select a larger number e ISO AUTO is selected when using the following functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama e When ISO is set to a value lower than IS
71. ation Order Exchanging When multiple faces are registered to be given priority the face registered first will be given priority You can change the priority order 1 MENU x Custom Settings Face Registration Order Exchanging 2 Select a face to change the order of priority 3 Select the destination 152 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration Delete Deletes a registered face 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Face Registration Delete If you select Delete All you can delete all registered faces e Even if you execute Delete the data for registered face will remain in the product To delete the data for registered faces from the product select Delete All 153 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red eye phenomenon 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Red Eye Reduction desired setting Menu item details On The flash is always fired to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off default setting Does not use Red Eye Reduction e Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or whether the subject looks at the pre strobe or not 154 How to Use U
72. before the product turns off 273 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level e This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one 274 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The CHARGE lamp of the battery charger flashes when charging the battery pack e Make sure that the battery is NP FM500H e Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated e This phenomenon occurs when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location The optimum temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F 275 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies You cannot record images e You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the record position e Check the free capacity of the memory card e You cannot record images while charging the flash e The lens is not attached properly Attach the lens properly e The Self timer is activated 276 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Recording takes a long time e The
73. cards are equipped with a wireless LAN function Do not insert an Eye Fi card into the product in locations in which their use is prohibited such as on an airplane When an Eye Fi card is inserted into the product set Upload Settings to Off When the upload function is set to Off the AFF indicator will be displayed on the product e Power save mode will not function during uploading e lf Aig error is displayed remove the memory card and reinsert it or turn the product off and then on again If the indicator appears again the Eye Fi card may be damaged e Wireless LAN communication may be influenced by other communication devices If the communication status is poor move closer to the access point to be connected e This product does not support Eye Fi Endless Memory Mode Before using an Eye Fi card be sure that Endless Memory Mode is turned off 198 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Tile Menu selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button 1 MENU s amp s Setup Tile Menu desired setting Menu item details O n Always displays the first screen of the menu Tile Menu Off default setting Deactivates the Tile Menu display 199 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Mode Dial Guide You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that s
74. ccess Point Set OK Cancel e Access points without the f mark do not require a password 4 Select OK How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required a keyboard is displayed on the screen abedefehykimnoporstuvwyz ghi jkl f mno pars tuv I wxyz Lad Input box The characters you entered are displayed Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the multi selector the character type switches among alphabet letters numerals and symbols 3 Keyboard Each time you press amp on the center the character that you enter will be displayed MD For example If you want to enter abd Select the key for abc and press once to display a select mp 5 Move cursor and press select the key for abc and press amp twice to display b gt select the key for def and press amp once to display d Finalize Finalizes the entered characters Move cursor Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor 4 Switches the next character to a capital or small letter us Enters a space oe e e To cancel the input select Cancel Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point you may want to set more items WPS PIN Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device Priority Connection select
75. changed the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting While pressing down the key to which Shot Result Preview is assigned you can check the image preview with the DRO shutter speed aperture and ISO sensitivity settings applied Check the shooting result preview before shooting 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set the Shot Result Preview function to the desired key 2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which Shot Result Preview was assigned e The DRO settings shutter speed aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for Shot Result Preview but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings Even in that case the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot 175 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Plays back the recorded images 1 Press the Playback button to switch to the playback mode 2 Select the image with the multi selector e The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images An image that is not registered in the image database file may not be played back correctly To play back images shot using other devices register those images to the image database file using MENU Setup Recover Image DB 176 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images P
76. changed by adjusting the shutter speed e When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value 110 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer WB bracket Shoots three images each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance color temperature and color filter 1 MENU ge Camera Settings Drive Mode WB bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the multi selector Menu item details mwe White Balance Bracket Lo default setting Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance Ewe White Balance Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance e The last shot is shown on the Auto Review 111 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images each at a different degree of D Range Optimizer value 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Drive Mode DRO Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the multi selector Menu item details DRO Bracket Lo default setting Records a series of three images with small changes in the D Range Optimizer value DRO Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the D Range Optimizer value e The l
77. cket 0 5EV 5 Image This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV fs Single Bracket 0 7EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV fs Single Bracket 0 7EV 5 Image This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV 3 Single Bracket 1 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1 0 EV 3 Single Bracket 1 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1 0 EV fs Single Bracket 2 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2 0 EV Fs Single Bracket 2 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2 0 EV ms Single Bracket 3 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV FS Single Bracket 3 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV e When ISO AUTO is selected in Manual Exposure mode the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value If a setting other than ISO AUTO is selected the exposure is
78. computer you may not be able to import the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product 309 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the memory card Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back 310 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product e Use PlayMemories Home to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product 311 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake e All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore the data 312 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images e RAW images cannot be printed To print RAW images first convert them to JPEG images using Image Data Converter 313 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing The color of the image is strange e When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB DCF2 0 Exif2 21 the images are printed at a lower saturation 314 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off e Dependin
79. contrast image in black and white Get Soft Focus Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect cs HDR Painting Creates the look of a painting enhancing the colors and details Ca Rich tone Mono Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details Miniature Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly with the background defocused considerably This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models T Watercolor Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors Illustration Creates an illustration like image by emphasizing the outlines e You can perform detailed settings for the following Picture Effect modes using the left right side of the multi selector Toy Camera Posterization Partial Color Soft Focus HDR Painting Miniature Illustration e When Partial Color is selected images may not retain the selected color depending on the subject or shooting conditions e You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen because the product processes the image after the shot Also you cannot shoot another image until image processing is finished You cannot use these effects with movies Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Mono Miniature Watercolor Illustration e In the case of HDR Painting and Rich tone Mono the shu
80. corded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated 323 Troubleshooting Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances When shooting under the following conditions either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode then shoot the images again Low light conditions e Sweep Panorama e Lock on AF Overly bright conditions e Lock on AF Varying levels of brightness e Lock on AF Flickering lights e Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the product e Sweep Panorama Subjects with large movements or subjects that move too quickly e Superior Auto e Sweep Panorama e Auto HDR e Lock on AF Subjects too small or too large e Sweep Panorama e Lock on AF scenes with little contrast such as the sky or a sandy beach e Sweep Panorama e Superior Auto e HAF Track Duration Scenes changing constantly such as a waterfall e Sweep Panorama e Superior Auto e HAF Track Duration
81. country or region where you are using the product e NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc e PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Rumania Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Kingdom Viet Nam etc e PAL M system Brazil e PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay e SECAM system Bulgaria France Greece Guiana Iran Irag Monaco Russia Ukraine etc 266 How to Use Precautions This product Other information Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip sold separately to this product and record vertically oriented images For details refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip e When a vertical grip is attached to this product the battery remaining is displayed as 1 mr e When the vertical grip is attached you cannot perform the following operations Using the AC Adaptor AC PW10AM sold separately Fred 267 How to Use Precautions This product Other information License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software Based on re
82. creen display is switched to No Disp Info 1 MENU Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set the Deactivate z Monitor function to the desired key 2 Press the key to which Deactivate Monitor was assigned e Even if you perform Deactivate Monitor the backlight of monitor remains on To turn off the backlight of monitor press the FINDER MONITOR button 173 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Aperture Preview With the monitor or viewfinder you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting While you press and hold the key to which you assigned the Aperture Preview function the aperture is stepped down to the set aperture value and you can check the blurriness prior to shooting 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set the Aperture Preview function to the desired key 2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which Aperture Preview was assigned 174 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Shot Result Preview With the monitor or viewfinder you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is
83. d do not use it for a while 318 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product e Set the date and time again e The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged Insert a charged battery and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off 319 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two images at a time e This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image 320 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product does not work properly e Turn off the product Remove the battery pack and insert it again If the product is hot remove the battery pack and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure e If an AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately is used disconnect the power cord Connect the power cord and turn on the product again If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 321 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others E appears on the screen e Remove the memory card and insert it again If the problem persists even after performing this procedure format the memory card 322 Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messag
84. d value while watching the yellow focus area AF Range Control cannot be used in Manual focus mode or when shooting movies lf you change the lens the set AF range will be reset When you are using a lens equipped with a focus range limit function do not use the camera s AF Range Control function at the same time Use the function on either the lens or the camera lf you use a lens that is not equipped with a distance encoder the shooting distance is not displayed The shooting distance value is an estimate The set value of the AF range the shooting distance value and the actual focus point may differ slightly The actual set AF range and the yellow guide of the focus area may not correspond e The focus area may not be displayed in yellow when the lens does not attain proper focus e When the light is not strong enough or there is not much contrast in the subject such as with monotone and flat surfaces the focus area may not be displayed in yellow In that case use the outline of the subject as a guide e Only lenses with in lens motors SSM and SAM lenses can be used with Direct Manual Focus Some SAM lenses do not support Direct Manual Focus Refer to the operating instructions for your lens e When using lenses without in lens motors other than SSM and SAM lenses the product may start the initial operation for infinity when used with the AF MF control function Some SAM lenses do not support the AF MF co
85. de to other than Program Auto or turn off the camera e According to the brightness of the environment the program shift may not be used e Set the shooting mode to another one than P or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made e When the brightness changes the aperture F value and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount 38 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera 1 Set the mode dial to J Sweep Panorama 2 Point the camera at the subject 3 While pressing the shutter button halfway down aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition A This part will not be shot 4 Press the shutter button fully down 5 Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor B Guidance bar e Ifthe entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time a gray area occurs in the composite image If this happens move the product faster to record the full panoramic image e When Wide is selected for Panorama Size the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time If this happens try shooting after changing Panorama Size to Standard e Since several images are stitched together the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly in some cases e The image
86. detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and continues to track the subject 1 MENU g Camera Settings Center Lock on AF On 2 Align the target frame A over the subject and press D in the center of the multi selector Press again to stop tracking 3 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image e Center Lock on AF may not function very well in the following situations The subject is moving too quickly The subject is too small or too large The contrast between the subject and the background is poor It is dark The ambient light changes e Lock on AF does not work in the following situations In Sweep Panorama mode When Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight When using Smart Telecon When shooting in Manual Focus mode e When the subject to be tracked disappears from the screen Lock on AF is released e When Center Lock on AF is set to On the camera may not be able to resume tracking for a while after it loses the track of the subject 69 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area should be displayed all the time or should disappear automatically shortly after focus is achieved 1 MENU x Custom Settings AF Area Auto Clear desired setting Menu item details O n The focus area is displayed all the time Off default se
87. duct appear on the TV screen e This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD compatible devices using an HDMI cable sold separately the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality e The PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors e For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV e Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both Doing SO may cause a malfunction e Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product For example they may not output video or audio e Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable e Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV 191 How to Use Viewing Viewing images ona TV Viewing images on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync using an HDMI cable sold separately you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control 1 Turn off both this product and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of the product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately 3 Turn on the TV and switch the input 4 Turn on this product 5 MENU es Setup HDMI Se
88. e AF illuminator Off Does not use the AF illuminator e You cannot use PJ AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode In Sweep Panorama mode When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF When Scene Selection is set to Landscape Sports Action or Night Scene e When Focus Area is set to Wide or Zone the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line e The AF illuminator emits a very bright light Although there is no health hazard do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range 83 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Micro Adj Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for each lens 1 Select MENU x Custom Settings AF Micro Adj 2 Select AF Adjustment Set On 3 amount desired value e You can select a value between 20 and 20 Selecting a positive value shifts the autofocused position away from the product Selecting a negative value shifts the autofocused position closer to the product e It is recommended that you adjust the position under actual shooting conditions e When you attach a lens for which you have already registered a value the registered value appears on the screen 0 appears for lenses for which a value has not yet been registered e If is displayed as the value then a total of 30 lenses have been registered and no new lens can be registered To regis
89. e Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode 119 Selecting an effect mode e Picture Effect 120 e Creative Style 121 Recording movies e Movie recording formats 122 e File Format movie 123 e Record Setting movie 124 e SteadyShot movie 125 e Audio Recording 126 e Audio Level Display 127 e Audio Rec Level 128 e Audio Out Timing 129 e Wind Noise Reduct 130 e Auto Slow Shut movie 131 e MOVIE Button 132 Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use e Memory 133 e Function Menu Set 134 e Custom Key Settings 135 e Function of the focus hold button 136 e Function of the AEL button 137 e Function of the AF MF button 138 e Function of the ISO button 139 e Function of the Exposure Compensation button 140 e Function of the WB button 141 e Function of the Drive Mode button 142 e Function of the Smart Teleconverter button 143 e Function of the Preview Button 144 e Function of the C button 145 e Function of the center button 146 e Dial Setup 147 Setting the other functions of this product e Smile Face Detect 148 e Soft Skin Effect still image 149 e Face Registration New Registration 150 e Face Registration Order Exchanging 151 e Face Registration Delete 152 e Red Eye Reduction 153 e Auto Obj Framing still image 154 e SteadyShot still image 155 e Long Exposure NR still image 156 e High ISO NR st
90. e If oil from your hand or hand cream etc remain on the monitor the original coating may become easily removable Wipe oil or hand cream off as soon as possible e If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper etc the coating may be scratched e lf the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust gently remove the dust from the surface and then clean the monitor using soft cloth etc 262 How to Use Precautions This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card Ks Image Size L 24M When p Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 Standard 2GB 330 images 4GB 660 images 8GB 1350 images 16GB 2700 images 32GB 5400 images 64GB 10500 images Fine 2GB 200 images 4GB 410 images 8GB 820 images 16GB 1650 images 32GB 3300 images 64GB 6600 images Extra fine 2GB 100 images 4GB 200 images 8GB 400 images 16GB 820 images 32GB 1600 images 64GB 3250 images RAW amp JPEG 2GB 54 images 4GB 105 images 8GB 220 images 16GB 440 images 32GB 880 images 64GB 1750 images RAW 2GB 74 images 4GB 145 images 8GB 300 images 16GB 600 images 32GB 1200 images 64GB 2400 images When the KJ Aspect Ratio is set to other than 3 2 you can record more pictures than shown above Except when KJ Quality is set to RAW e Even if the number
91. e exposure only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO 96 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Metering Mode selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure 1 MENU g Camera Settings Metering Mode desired setting Menu item details F Multi default setting Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen Multi pattern metering Center Measures the average brightness of the entire screen while emphasizing the central area of the screen Center weighted metering e Spot Measures only the central area Spot metering This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background e Multi is selected when using the following functions Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto Scene Selection Zoom functions other than optical zoom 97 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window meter the light at a soot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting To reduce the brightness of the subject meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock
92. e focus mode dial You can select the focusing method to suit the movement of the subject 1 Turn the focus mode dial A to select the desired focus method A Focus mode details S Single shot AF The camera focuses and the focus is locked when you press the shutter button halfway down Use this mode when the subject is motionless A Automatic AF default setting The camera switches between Single shot AF and Continuous AF depending on the movement of the subject C Continuous AF The camera continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down Use this mode when the subject is in motion MF Manual Focus Adjusts the focus manually e If the subject is too close the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth etc e Once you change the focus method the set focus distance is erased e When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF the beep does not sound when focus is achieved e f you cannot achieve focus for the intended subject using auto focus select MF or DMF then shoot again You can select DMF using MENU pf Camera Settings AF A setup DMF 67 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area Use this function when tt is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode 1 MENU g Camera Settings Focus Area desired setting Menu ite
93. e image e When you want to release the FEL lock press the button to which FEL Lock toggle is registered again Flashes that support FEL lock e HVL F60M and HVL F43M can be used as clip ons off camera connected by a cable and for wireless flash shooting controller remote e HVL F20M can be used as aclip on off camera connected with a cable and for wireless flash shooting controller e The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached e fa flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached an error message is displayed e When both AE and FEL lock are fixed flashes e By setting FEL Lock hold you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down Also by setting FEL Lock AEL hold and FEL Lock AEL tggle you can shoot images with the AE locked in the following situations When Flash Mode is set to Flash Off or Autoflash When the flash cannot go off When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode 56 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash control Sets the method for determining the intensity of flash output 1 MENU g Camera Settings Flash control desired setting Menu item details ADI flash default setting The camera s flash control uses the focus distance information and brightness value of the subject when the pre flash is reflected This gives precise flash control without hardly being affected by the r
94. e noise of the product operating will be recorded The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording e For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording refer to Recordable time of movies When movie recording is finished you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again Recording may stop to protect the product depending on the temperature of the product or the battery e When shooting the sound of the shoulder strap hooks triangular hook could be recorded depending on the situation used 32 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial e Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial Available functions hye Auto Mode Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good results by setting the values determined appropriate by the product P Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter soeed and the aperture value F value Also you can select various settings using the menu A Aperture Priority Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background etc S Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects etc by manually adjusting the shutter speed M Manual Exposure
95. e shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus the indicator D or lights up 4 Press the shutter button fully down Focus indicator lights Image is in the focus Ky flashes The focusing has failed lights Image is in the focus The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject lights The focusing is in progress rs Hint e When the product cannot focus automatically the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting When Continuous AF is set the beep does not sound when focus is achieved e Focusing may be difficult in the following situations t is dark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces There is a flashing light The subject is backlit 31 How to Use Shooting Shooting still images movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button 1 Set the mode dial to HH Movie 2 Press the MOVIE button to start recording 3 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording e To adjust the shutter soeed and aperture value to the desired settings set the shooting mode to HH Movie e If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie th
96. e with the oldest recorded date and time Off default setting Does not show the demonstration e You can set this item only when the product is powered by the AC PW10AM AC Adaptor sold separately e Even if On is selected the product does not start a demonstration if there is no movie file on the memory card e When On is selected the product does not switch to power save mode 205 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Remote Ctrl You can operate this product and shoot images using the SHUTTER button 2SEC button 2 second delay shutter and START STOP button or Movie button RMT DSLR2 only on the RMT DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander sold separately and RMT DSLR2 sold separately Refer also to the operating instructions for the Wireless Remote Commander 1 MENU s amp s Setup Remote Ctrl desired setting Menu item details On Allows Wireless Remote Commander operation Off default setting Does not allow Wireless Remote Commander operation e The RMT DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander cannot be used for movie recording e The lens or lens hood may block the remote sensor that receive the signals Use the Wireless Remote Commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product e When Remote Ctrl is set to On the product does not switch to power save mode Set Remote Ctrl to Off after using a Wireless Remote Commander 206 How to Use Changing settings
97. ects the exposure difference automatically ii Auto HDR Exposure Diff 1 0EV Auto HDR Exposure Diff 6 0EV sets the exposure difference based on the contrast of the subject Select the optimal level between 1 0 EV weak and 6 0 EV strong For example if you set the exposure value to 2 0 EV three images will be composed with the following exposure levels 1 0 EV optimal exposure and 1 0 EV e Auto HDR is not available for RAW images e When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Cont Priority AE or Scene Selection you cannot select Auto HDR e When Multi Frame NR is selected you cannot select Auto HDR e When using Picture Effect you cannot select Auto HDR e You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot e You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminance difference of a subject and the shooting conditions e When the flash is used this function has little effect e When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs you may not obtain good HDR images If the product has detected a problem MHJ is displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Shoot again as necessary paying attention to the contrast or blur 118 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light
98. ediately to disconnect from the power source Even when the CHARGE lamp of this battery charger is off the power is not disconnected If any trouble occurs while this unit is in use unplug it from the wall outlet wall socket to disconnect the power e When the camera is being used for the first time or when you use a battery pack that has not been used for a long time the CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first time If this happens remove the battery pack from the charger and then re insert it to recharge e Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance 15 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Inserting the battery pack into the camera How to insert the battery pack into the camera 1 Slide the open lever to open the battery cover Ud Ao oe 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever A with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place i e La a l a 5 m A 3 Close the cover 16 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded played back using a battery pack Screen mode shooting still images Battery life approx 240 min Number of images approx 480 Actual shooting movies
99. eflective level of the subject Pre flash TTL The camera s flash control uses the brightness value of the subject when the pre flash is reflected If this setting is used the camera s ability to precisely measure the flash light may be affected by reflections from the subject Manual flash Allows you to set the flash amount using Power ratio and the built in flash fires with set amount of flash light regardless of the brightness of a subject ADI Advanced Distance Integration TTL Through the Lens e f you use the lens that is equipped with a distance encoder in ADI flash mode the product achieves accurate flash control based on the more precise distance information e When the distance between the subject and flash is not fixed Such as when shooting with wireless flash using an external flash sold separately or in off camera shooting using a cable or when using a macro twin flash or when an external flash sold separately is set to bounce Flash control is automatically set to Pre flash TTL It may be automatically set to Pre flash TTL depending on other shooting conditions as well e Set Flash control to Pre flash TTL in the following situations because the product cannot get proper flash information using ADI flash When a wide panel is attached to the flash HVL F36AM When shooting using a flash diffuser When using filters that affect the exposure factor such as ND filters When using close
100. emory cards Memory Stick media The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with the product are as follows However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick media functions e Memory Stick PRO Duo media 1 2 3 Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media 1 2 Memory Stick XC HG Duo media 1 2 This Memory Stick is equipped with MagicGate function MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this product High speed data transfer using a parallel interface is supported 3When recording movies only media marked with Mark2 can be used Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media sold separately This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media M2 M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro media To use a Memory Stick Micro media with this product be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the product without an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size you might not be able to remove it from the product Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it 261 How to Use Precautions This product Cleaning this product On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints dust
101. ems Troubleshooting lf you experience trouble with the product try the following solutions 1 Check the items under Troubleshooting then check the product 2 Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power 3 Initialize the settings 4 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website htto www sony net 270 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product e Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct and insert it until the battery lock lever is locked 271 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot turn on the product e After inserting the battery pack into the product it may take a few moments for the product to power up e Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly e The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it Charge the battery pack before use e Make sure that the battery is NP FMS50OOH 272 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly e Depending on the product and battery pack temperature the product may turn off automatically to protect itself In this case a message is displayed on the product screen
102. era e When you use a lens with a tripod socket attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the lens to help balance the weight of the lens e When carrying the camera with a lens attached hold both the camera and the lens firmly e Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adjustment 22 How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching alens Removing the lens set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you remove the lens 1 Keep pressing the lens release button A and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it Stops e Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them 23 How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching alens Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image 1 Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks e Attach the lens hood properly Otherwise the lens hood may not have any effect or may be partially reflected in the image e When the lens hood is attached properly the lens hood index red line matches the red index mark on the hood There may be no lens hood index on some lenses e Remove the lens hood when using the flash Otherwise the lens hood blocks the flash light and may appear as a shadow on the image e To store the lens hood after shooting attach the lens hood to the lens backward
103. es Set Area Date Time e Set the area date and time If you have not used the product for a long time charge the internal rechargeable backup battery Power insufficient e The cleaning mode will not operate when the remaining battery charge is less than d z 3 We recommend using the AC Adaptor AC PW20 when using cleaning mode Unable to use memory card Format e The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified Select Enter and then format the memory card You can use the memory card again however all previous data in the memory card is erased It may take some time to complete the format If the message still appears change the memory card Memory Card Error e An incompatible memory card is inserted e Formatting has failed Format the memory card again Unable to read memory card Reinsert memory card e An incompatible memory card is inserted e The memory card is damaged e The terminal section of the memory card is dirty This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally e An incompatible memory card is inserted Processing e When performing noise reduction the reduction process takes place You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process Unable to display e Images recorded with other products or images modified with a computer may not be displayed Cannot recognize lens Attach it properly e The lens is not attached pr
104. firm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the SSID shown on this product a Wi Fi a 4 EMA EG T eeee See ren i TT 4 Return to the Home screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile 227 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone Ctrl w Smartphone You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product and shoot still images movies Still images movies shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone 1 MENU Wireless Ctrl w Smartphone 2 When the product is ready for the connection an information screen appears on the product Connect the smartphone and the product using that information The setting procedure varies depending on your smartphone Ctrl wi Smartphone SSID Password Device Name Cancel 3 Check the composition of the image on the smartphone screen and then press the shutter button A on the smartphone to shoot an image e Use button B to change the Flash and Self Timer settings You can also change the image saving settings e This product shares the connection information for Ctrl w Smartphone with a device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product reset the connection information by following these steps MENU D Wireless SSI
105. g on the disc type playable devices may vary Select a method suitable for your disc player For details on creating a disc using PlayMemories Home see the Help of PlayMemories Home Only for Windows Blu r O Creates a disc with high definition image quality HD Writable movie format PS FX FH Player Blu ray Disc playback devices Sony Blu ray Disc player PlayStation 3 etc wam 2 Creates a disc with high definition image quality HD AVCHD recording disc Writable movie format PS FX FH Player AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu ray Disc player PlayStation 3 etc DvD Z Creates a disc with standard definition image quality STD Writable movie format PS FX FH Player Ordinary DVD playback devices DVD player computer that can play back DVD discs etc You can create a disc with movies recorded in these formats using PlayMemories Home by down converting the image quality 255 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu ray recorder etc Depending on which device you use the types of disc that can be created vary Blu ray recorder Blu High definition image quality HD Wim O Standard definition image quality STD HDD recorder etc 3 Standard definition image quality STD e When creating AVCHD discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded with the
106. g on computers Creating a movie disc Disc type Blu oj High definition image quality HD A Blu ray Disc enables you to record longer duration of high definition image quality HD movies than DVD discs DvD 2 High definition image quality HD AVCHD recording disc High definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a high definition image quality HD disc is created e You can play a high definition image quality HD disc on AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray Disc player and a PlayStation 3 You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players pvp 2 Standard definition image quality STD Standard definition image quality STD movie converted from high definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a standard image quality STD disc is created You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with PlayMemories Home For Blu ray discs see Creating Blu ray Discs DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Non rewritable DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable e Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software e PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions 254 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc selecting the disc creation method You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product Dependin
107. g on your printer the left right top and bottom edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with WJ Aspect Ratio set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off e When printing images using your printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings of the printer Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e When you print images at a shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges 315 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images with the date e f you want to print images with the date use Print Setting under Specify Printing e You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information For compatibility with Exif information consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software e Using PlayMemories Home you can print images with the date without recording the date e When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so 316 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it 317 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time e This is not a malfunction Turn off the product an
108. gs Reset or Initialize is performed 224 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile To use Ctrl w Smartphone or Send to Smartphone etc the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your smartphone Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone s application store If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone be sure to update it to the latest version For details on PlayMemories Mobile refer to the support page hitp Awww sony net omm 225 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone 2 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx 3 Input the password that is displayed on this product g C POAC Tse KEE alele fy el fe BBGOCOL i e E The smartphone is connected to the product 226 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx on the Wi Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad 2 Input the password displayed on this product ppcoparigg e fele lele BOCOODD e The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product 3 Con
109. gth of the battery decreases In addition the speed of continuous shooting decreases We recommend that you warm the battery pack for example in your pocket and insert it into the camera right before you start shooting e If you use the flash often shoot images continuously turn the camera on and off frequently or use a brighter setting for the screen the battery life will decrease Battery life e The battery life is limited If you use the same battery pack repeatedly or use the same battery pack for a long period the battery capacity decreases gradually If the available time of the battery pack shortens significantly it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one e The battery life varies between different battery packs and according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which it is used Storing the battery pack e To maintain the battery pack s function charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it Then remove the battery pack and store in a cool dry place 260 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick XC HG Duo media Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card e Memory Stick PRO Duo media and SD card
110. h image quality movies at 1920 x 1080 60p 50p Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps 30p 50M 25p 50M Records high image quality movies at 1920 x 1080 30p 25p Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps 24p 50M Only for 1080 60i compatible models Records high image quality movies at 1920 x 1080 24p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps When 7 File Format is set to AVCHD 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX Records high image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 60i 50i Bit rate Approx 24 Mbps Max 60i 17M FH default setting 50i 17M FH default setting Records standard image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 601 501 Bit rate Approx 17 Mbps Avg 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS Records the highest image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 60p 50p Bit rate Approx 28 Mbps Max 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX Records high image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Bit rate Approx 24 Mbps Max 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH Records standard image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Bit rate Approx 17 Mbps Avg When File Format is set to MP4 1440x1080 12M default setting Records movies of 1440 x 1080 Bit rate Approx 12 Mbps Avg VGA 3M Records movies of VGA size Bit rate Approx 3 Mbps Avg 1080 60i NTSC compatible device 1080 50i PAL compatible device 60p 50p movie
111. he functions of the front rear dial 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Dial Setup desired setting Menu item details dih SS We F no The front dial is used to change the shutter speed and the rear dial to change the aperture value dih Fino AF SS default setting The front dial is used to change the aperture value and the rear dial to change the shutter speed e The Dial Setup function is enabled when the shooting mode is set to M 148 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Smile Face Detect Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus exposure flash settings and performs image processing automatically 1 MENU g Camera Settings Smile Face Detect desired setting Menu item details Ss Off Does not use the Face Detection function i On Regist Faces default setting Detects the registered face with higher priority using Face Registration Sin On Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face Smile Shutter Automatically detects and shoots a smile Face Detection frame e When the product detects a face the gray face detection frame appears When the product determines that autofocus is enabled the face detection frame turns white When you press the shutter button halfway down the frame turns green e In case you have registered the priority order for each face using
112. he grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Grid Line desired setting Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well balanced composition Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition This is suitable to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape close up or duplicated images Diag Square Grid Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling Off default setting Does not display the grid line 160 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting You can also set the display time for Auto Review 1 MENU x Custom Settings Auto Review desired setting Menu item details 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec default setting Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review you can check that image using the magnified scale Off Does not display the Auto Review e When the product is enlarging an image using image processing it may temporarily display the original image prior to enlarging and then display the enlarged image e
113. he multi selector e The display may move directly from step 1 to step 3 depending on the Tile Menu setting if 4 A i oc A Ce i i NS if o 2 ia ee 3 Select the item you want to set by pressing the up down left right side of the multi selector and then press r in the center of the multi selector e Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left right side of the multi selector to move to another MENU item at ADB amp 123456 4 Select the desired setting value and press to confirm 28 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the Fn Function button You can register frequently used functions to the Fn function button and recall them while shooting Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn Function button 1 Press the DISP button and then press the Fn Function button in a screen mode other than For viewfinder 2 Select a function to be registered by pressing the up down left right side of the multi selector 3 Select the desired setting by turning the front dial and press amp in the center of the multi selector e Some functions can be fine tuned using the rear dial Performing settings on the dedicated screen e Select the desired function in step 2 then press in the center of the multi selector The dedicated setting screen for the function appears Follow the operating g
114. henomenon occurs set Live View Display to Setting Effect OFF When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect OFF the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View e When you use a third party flash such as a studio flash Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect OFF Live View Display will be displayed brightly so that you can easily check the composition 162 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product FINDER MONITOR sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen 1 MENU g Custom Settings FINDER MONITOR desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically Manual The product does not switch between the monitor display and the Electronic Viewfinder display automatically You can switch the display by pressing the FINDER MONITOR button Hint e f you want to switch the display mode temporarily when FINDER MONITOR is set to Auto press the FINDER MONITOR button 163 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Release w o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached 1 MENU x Custom Sett
115. her settings can be adjusted manually and the settings are retained H Ha Aperture Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually H Hs Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter soeed manually H Hm Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value manually e Ha Aperture Priority Hg Shutter Priority and H Hp Manual Exposure are available only when the focus mode is set to MF Manual Focus 47 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom When a zoom lens is mounted you can enlarge images by turning the zoom ring of the lens 1 Turn the zoom ring of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects About other Zoom functions than the optical zoom When you set Zoom Setting to something other than Optical zoom only you can use other zoom functions than the optical zoom MENU pf Camera Settings Zoom desired value 48 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features The icon displayed on the screen changes according to the selected zoom feature ue N T y 1 2 a i 1 Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens 2 Smart Zoom range sQ Zoom images without causing the original qu
116. hooting mode 1 MENU s amp s Setup Mode Dial Guide desired setting Menu item details Oo Displays the Mode Dial Guide Off default setting Does not display the Mode Dial Guide 200 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Delete confirm You can set whether Delete or Cancel is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen 1 MENU s amp s Setup Delete confirm desired setting Menu item details Delete first Delete is selected as the default setting Cancel first default setting Cancel is selected as the default setting 201 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode To return to shooting mode perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU es Setup Pwr Save Start Time desired setting Menu item details 30 Min 5 Min 2 Min 1 Min default setting 10 Sec e Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time e The power save function is not activated during playing back slideshow or recording movies or when connected to a computer 202 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu PAL NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL NTSC system TV 1 MENU fe Setup PAL NTSC Selector Enter e This function is provided with
117. icrophone sold separately is used Wind Noise Reduct does not function 131 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut movie sets whether or not to adjust the shutter soeed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark 1 MENU gy Camera Settings EH Auto Slow Shut desired setting Menu item details On default setting Uses f7 Auto Slow Shut The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter soeed when recording in dark locations Off Does not use f7 Auto Slow Shut The recorded movie will be darker than when On is selected but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur e 7 Auto Slow Shut does not function in the following situations When Movie in shooting mode is set to Shutter Priority or Manual Exposure When ISO is set to other than ISO AUTO 132 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE Button sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button 1 MENU ts Custom Settings MOVIE Button desired setting Menu item details Always default setting Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode Movie Mode Only Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to Movie mode 133 How to Use Using
118. ies 1 MENU gg Camera Settings Audio Recording desired setting Menu item details On default setting Records sound stereo Off Does not record sound e The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorded when On is selected 127 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Level Display sets whether to display the audio level on the screen 1 MENU x Custom Settings Audio Level Display desired setting Menu item details On default setting Displays the audio level Off Does not display the audio level e The audio level is not displayed in the following situations When Audio Recording is set to Off When DISP Display Setting is set to No Disp Info e Set the shooting mode to Movie You can see the audio level before recording only in movie recording mode 128 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter 1 MENU g Camera Settings Audio Rec Level desired setting Menu item details Turns up the audio recording level Turns down the audio recording level Reset Resets the audio recording level to the default setting e Regardless of the Audio Rec Level settings the limiter always operates e Audio Rec Level is available only when the shooting mode is set to Movie
119. ifficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling e Situations this product has difficulty handling 323 1 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items First check the model name of your camera The accessories supplied differ depending on the model The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces Supplied with all models e Camera 1 e BC VM10A Battery charger 1 e Power cord mains lead 1 not supplied in the U S A and Canada Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera Use the appropriate one that matches your country region e NP FM500H Rechargeable battery pack 1 Shoe cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyepiece cup 1 Attached on the camera Instruction Manual 1 e Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide 1 ILCA 77M2Q e DT 16 50 mm zoom lens 1 Front lens cap 1 Rear lens cap 1 Lens hood 1 ILCA 77M2M e DT 18 135 mm zoom lens 1 Front lens cap 1 Rear lens cap 1 Lens hood 1 2 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Front side 10 11 12 13 14 19 16 OONOTOAWD H Shutter button Power switch Front control dial Remote sensor Lens contacts Mirror Preview button Mount Built in flash e Press the Flash pop up button to use the flash In Intelligent Auto and Scene selection mode the flash pops up automa
120. ill image 157 e Color Space still image 158 e Grid Line 159 e Auto Review 160 e Live View Display 161 e FINDER MONITOR 162 e Release w o Lens 163 e SteadyS w shut 164 e e Front Curtain Shut 165 e Superior Auto Image Extraction 166 e Superior Auto Cont Shooting 167 e Shading Comp 168 e Chro Aber Comp 169 e Distortion Comp 170 e Dial Lock 171 e Deactivate Monitor 172 e Aperture Preview 173 e Shot Result Preview 174 Viewing Viewing still images e Playing back images 175 e Playback zoom 176 e Image Index 177 Switching the screen display during playback 178 Deleting images e Deleting a displayed image 179 e Deleting multiple selected images 180 Playing back movies e Playing back movies 181 Viewing panoramic images e Playing back panoramic images 182 Printing e Specify Printing 183 Using viewing functions e View Mode 184 e Display Rotation 185 e Slide Show 186 e Rotate 187 e Protect 188 e 4K Still Image PB 189 Viewing images ona TV e Viewing images on an HD TV 190 e Viewing images on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV 191 Changing settings Setup menu e Monitor Brightness 192 Viewfinder Bright 193 Finder Color Temp 194 Volume Settings 195 Audio signals 196 Upload Seitings Eye Fi 197 Tile Menu 198 Mode Dial Guide 199 Delete confirm 200 Pwr Save Start Time 201 PAL NTS
121. in 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS you must use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver 2 0 257 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases Be sure to back up the data for protection e When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation e When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise Creating an image database file If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the product and turn on the power the product automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card s capacity The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the product until the process is completed lf a database file error occurs export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home and then format the memory card using this product Do not use store the product in the following places e In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e In alocation subject to rocking vibration e Near strong magnetic place e In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or d
122. ing Menu item details On default setting Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function Off Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function e When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached the ghosting of a blurred area may occur depending on the subject or shooting conditions In such cases set this function to Off e When a lens made by another manufacturer including a Minolta Konica Minolta lens is used set this function to Off If you set this function to On the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness will be uneven 166 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Superior Auto Image Extraction Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Superior Auto Image Extraction desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Saves one appropriate image selected by the product Off Saves all of the images e Even if you set Image Extraction to Off with Hand held Twilight selected as the scene recognition mode one combined image is saved e When the p Auto Obj Framing function is activated two images are saved even if you set Image Extraction to Auto 167 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product superior Auto Cont Shooting
123. ing Shooting still images movies The date and time are recorded incorrectly e Set the correct date and time e The area selected using Area Setting differs from the actual area Select the actual area 282 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The aperture value and or shutter soeed and or metering indicator flashes e The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and or shutter speed settings Readjust the settings 283 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image colors are not correct e Adjust White Balance e Picture Effect is set Set Picture Effect to Off e To reset settings to default perform Setting Reset 284 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place e The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination There is no effect on the recorded image 285 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The eyes of the subject come out red e Set Red Eye Reduction to On e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash e Light the room and shoot the subject 286 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Dots appear and re
124. ings Release w o Lens desired setting Menu item details Enable Releases the shutter when no lens is attached Select Enable when attaching the product to an astronomical telescope etc Disable default setting Does not release the shutter when a lens is not attached e Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact such as the lens of an astronomical telescope In such cases adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image 164 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product steadyS w shut Reduces the image blur not only at the moment of releasing the shutter but also while pressing the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU x Custom Settings J SteadysS w shut desired setting Menu item details On default setting Image blur is reduced while pressing the shutter button halfway down Off Image blur is not reduced while pressing the shutter button halfway down If you want to save battery power select Off e When FN SteadyShot is set to Off AJ SteadyS w shut is not activated 165 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product e Front Curtain Shut The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings e Front Curtain Shut desired sett
125. int Set e For details about the available functions and settings of your access point see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point e A connection may not be enabled depending on the surrounding conditions such as the type of wall material or if there is an obstruction or poor wireless signal between the product and access point If that happens change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point 235 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Access Point Set You can register your access point manually Before starting the procedure check the SSID name of the access point security system and password The password may be preset in some devices For details see the access point operating instructions or consult the access point administrator 1 MENU D Wireless Access Point Set 2 Select the access point you want to register Access Point Sat Bh g Ea B a 2a I When the desired access point is displayed on the screen Select the desired access point When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen Select Manual Setting and set the access point For the input method refer to How to use the keyboard e If you select Manual Setting input the SSID name of the access point then select the security system 3 Input the password and select OK A
126. internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the product However if you use the product for only short periods it gradually discharges If you do not use the product at all for about 2 month s it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the product However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the product as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack into the product or connect the product to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor sold separately and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off 259 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Battery pack and battery charger Charging the battery pack The charging time differs depending on the remaining battery charge and the charging conditions We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery pack may not charge efficiently outside this temperature range Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket Do not recharge a battery pack that has just been charged or is nea
127. irming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the multi selector 26 e Using MENU items 27 e Using the Fn Function button 28 e Using the Quick Navi 29 Shooting Shooting still images movies e Shooting still images 30 e Shooting movies 31 Selecting a shooting mode e List of mode dial functions 32 e Intelligent Auto 33 e Superior Auto 34 e About Scene Recognition 35 e he advantages of automatic shooting 36 e Program Auto 37 e Sweep Panorama 38 e Scene Selection 39 e Cont Priority AE 40 e Shutter Priority 41 e Aperture Priority 42 e Manual Exposure 43 e BULB 44 e Memory recall 45 e Movie 46 Using shooting functions Using the zoom e Zoom 47 e The zoom features available with this product 48 e Zoom Setting 49 e About Zoom scale 50 e Smart Telecon 51 Using the flash e Using flash 52 e Flash Mode 53 e Flash Comp 54 e FEL Lock 55 e Flash control 56 e Power ratio 57 Selecting a screen display mode e Switching the screen display Shooting 58 e DISP Button Finder 59 e DISP Button Monitor 60 Selecting still image size image quality e Image Size still image 61 e Aspect Ratio still image 62 e Quality still image 63 e Panorama Size 64 e Panorama Direction 65 Adjusting the focus e Changing the focus method using the focus mode dial 66 e Focus Area 67 e Center Lock
128. ivid the color When a lower value is selected the color of the image is restrained and subdued Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness The higher the value selected the more the contours are accentuated and the lower the value selected the more the contours are softened Registering preferred settings Style Box Select the six style box the boxes with numbers on the left side gystat to register preferred settings Then select the desired settings using the right side of the multi selector You can call up the same style with slightly different settings e Standard is selected when using the following functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect e When Creative Style is set to Black amp White or Sepia Saturation cannot be adjusted 122 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording tormats You can use the movie recording format XAVC S with this camera For details on the XAVC S format see the following description What is XAVC S Records high definition movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 codec MPEG 4 AVC H 264 is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency You can record high quality images while reducing the amount of data XAVC S AVCHD recording format XAVC S Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps Records a more vivid movie compared to AVCHD with increased amounts of information AVCHD
129. kground and sharpens the subject Accentuates the skin tones softly bes d m A i A Sports Action Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed wo Macro Shoots close ups of the subjects such as flowers insects food or small items A Landscape Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Sunset Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully 2 Night Scene shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere J Hand held Twilight Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod A burst of shots are taken and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur camera shake and noise g Night Portrait Shoots night scene portraits using the flash e In the Night Scene and Night Portrait modes the shutter speed is slower so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring e In the Hand held Twilight mode the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded e f you select Hand held Twilight with RAW or RAW amp JPEG the image quality becomes Fine temporarily e Reducing blur is less effective even in Hand held Twilight when shooting the following subjects Subjects with erratic movement Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously
130. king up important data such as to a hard disk of a computer Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object Do not strike bend or drop the memory card Do not disassemble or modify the memory card Do not expose the memory card to water Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time Be careful when you handle it Do not insert a memory card that does not fit the memory card slot Doing so will cause a malfunction Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Images recorded on a Memory Stick XC HG Duo media and SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT when connected using a micro USB cable Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the product If you connect your product to an incompatible device you may be prompted to format the card Never format the card in response to this prompt as doing so will erase all data on the card exFAT is the file system used on Memory Stick XC HG Duo media and SDXC m
131. l in this Folder Protects all images in the selected folder All with this date Protects all images in the selected date range Cancel All in this Folder Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder Cancel All with this date Cancels the protection of all images in the selected date range e The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the View Mode setting 189 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI connected TV that supports 4K 1 Turn off this product and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately 3 Turn on the TV and switch the input 4 Turn on this product 5 MENU gt p gt Playback 4K Still Image PB gt OK e This menu is only available with 4K compatible TVs For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV 190 How to Use Viewing Viewing images ona TV Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV an HDMI cable sold separately and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required 1 Turn off both this product and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately 3 Turn on the TV and switch the input 4 Turn on this product Images shot with the pro
132. l shooting mode i Cont Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button X Self timer Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds Sc Self timer Cont Shoots a specified number of images continuously after 10 seconds GC Cont Bracket Shoots images while holding the shutter button down each with different degrees of brightness ES Single Bracket Shoots a specified number of images one by one each with a different degree of brightness CWB WB bracket Shoots a total of three images each with a different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance color temperature and color filter GEIDRO DRO Bracket shoots a total of three images each at a different degree of D Range Optimizer 105 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Cont Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button 1 MENU pf Camera Settings Drive Mode Cont Shooting 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the multi selector Menu Item Details Ciy Continuous Shooting Hi default setting Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 8 images per second Ci Continuous Shooting Lo Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 3 images per second e To hold the focus and exposure during burst change the following settings The expos
133. layback zoom Enlarges the image being played back 1 Display the image you want to enlarge and then press the Q button e Ifthe image is too large press the Hall button to adjust the zoom scale 2 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top bottom right left side of the multi selector 3 Press in the center of the multi selector to exit the playback zoom e You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU e You cannot enlarge movies 177 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode 1 Press the ial Image Index button while the image is being played back To change the number of images to be displayed MENU gt gt Playback Image Index desired setting Menu item details 9 Images default setting 25 Images To return to single image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the multi selector To display a desired image quickly select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the multi selector then press the top bottom side of the multi selector While the bar is being selected you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing in the center In addition you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon 178 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Switching the screen display during playback Switches the
134. m Digital Zoom O Spot metering area JL Digital level gauge CHI CH2 Audio level Cs Cim Gup Caveo Faves View Mode 100 0003 Folder file number O n Protect XAVC S AVCHD MP4 Recording mode of movies DPOF DPOF set ao Ky Auto Obj Framing mi Smart Telecon PC PC Remote g Remote controller O Or 10 c3 HS es SA Drive mode Oh shu wha amp jO 98 Flash mode Red eye reduction 0 0 Flash compensation Focus mode kz Ezd iy le Ee rol Co EE a E Lead 5 E Focus area Bior i Soy Oa Oy Oo Smile Face Detect EX e Le Metering mode AWB 26 By B O 1 Bho His iia WBS 7500K AS G5 White balance Auto Preset Custom Color temperature Color filter CE Git Goa OFF AUTO AUTO D Range Optimizer Auto HDR Stay Vwa Ni Cea Deep igni Pori Candy Se Nigy pu BAW Beef 3 3 3 Creative Style Contrast Saturation Sharpness ED F LD CH a ED CHD CHD HD CHD ED GD GD W Gro D CS or Picture Effect e Smile detection sensitivity indicator N OFF Zebra fr N i PELAA U E ia EV scale m a Im Sms tem AF Range Control Exposure compensation Flash compensation gauge a u Exposure compensation Metered Manual REC 0 12 Recording time of the movie m s Focus 1 250 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture Value IS0400 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity L AE lock FEL lock Eme m Shutter speed i
135. m details k 2 Wide Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus Zone Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus A zone consists of nine focus areas and the product automatically selects a focus area on which to focus t 1 Center Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image When used together with the AF lock function you can compose the image you want e gt Flexible Spot Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area n n Expand Flexible Spot lf the product fails to focus on the single selected point it uses the eight focus points around the flexible spot as the second priority area to achieve focus kg Ezg ea Fe EAN Lock on AF When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down the product tracks the subject within the selected autofocus area Point the cursor to Lock on AF on the Focus Area setting screen then select the desired tracking start area using the left right sides of the multi selector You can move the tracking start area to the desired point by designating the area to be the flexible spot 68 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Center Lock on AF When you press the center button the camera
136. main on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded 287 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies You cannot shoot images continuously e The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images e The battery level is low Insert a charged battery pack 288 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is not clear in the viewfinder e Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial 289 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting When pointing the lens toward the strong light source excessive light enters the lens and the image may come out white flare or extraneous light ghost images may appear on the image but this is not a malfunction When using the zoom lens attach the lens hood Also set up the composition so that you shoot images while avoiding backlit condition 290 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The corners of the picture are too dark If any filter or hood is used take it off and try shooting again Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark insufficient light You
137. multi selector e When p Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG this function cannot be used e The flash D Range Opt and Auto HDR cannot be used e You cannot set Multi Frame NR when Picture Effect is set e You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the ISO AUTO mode under Multi Frame NR Select ISO AUTO under ISO and press the right side of the multi selector and set the desired values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum The values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum are also applied when shooting in ISO AUTO mode under Multi Frame NR 115 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity NR Effect Sets the effect level for multi frame NR 1 MENU gt fy Camera Settings ISO Multi Frame NR NR Effect Menu item details Normal 4 images are added for the multi frame NR effect High 12 images are added for the multi frame NR effect to produce images with even less noise e When High is selected it takes longer to shoot and combine images 116 How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast D Range Opt DRO By dividing the image into small areas the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation 1 MENU g Camera Settings DRO Auto HDR D R
138. n Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in Cont Shooting mode e Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the P AEL w shutter settings 99 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exp comp set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light or just ambient light 1 MENU x Custom Settings Exp comp set desired setting Menu item details Ambient amp flash default setting Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light Ambient only Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only 100 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness 1 MENU x Custom Settings Zebra desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not display the zebra pattern 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 100 Adjusts the brightness level e The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection 101 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Set Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure 1 MENU
139. ndicator Aperture indicator Bi aah Histogram Co Auto HDR image warning Cad EG Picture Effect error 2014 1 1 10 37PM Date of recording 3 7 File number Number of images in the view mode 9 How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators Display panel You can set the shutter soeed and aperture exposure compensation flash compensation ISO white balance drive mode and image quality etc using the display panel on top of the camera i aa aso 109 Fiom EE Os exsconowsd OE FINESTD 5 a RAW JPEG AAAA A Shutter speed Aperture S 756 Exposure compensation Flash compensation a i N ir UB a ra a iso OU U Me si White Balance E y Lok Drive Mode Remote controller Fon 3 ENAS id Image quality FINE Remaining battery ee E Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9 999 images 9999 will appear on the display panel To turn on the display panel backlight Press the illumination button A on top of the camera If you press the button again the display panel backlight will turn off 10 How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product 1 Attach both ends of the strap 11 How to Use Before Use Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup lt is recommended
140. nt to the smartphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image size refer to the following steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size e RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent e If the Image Index is displayed on the product you cannot transfer images using the NFC function e f you cannot make a connection perform the following Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and then move the smartphone slowly toward the N mark of this product If the smartphone is in a case remove it lf the product is in a case remove it Confirm that the NFC function is activated on the smartphone e When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect the product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off e You cannot send AVCHD format movies e You cannot send XAVC S format movies 231 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation Before starting this operation install PlayMemories Home on your computer and register the access point on the product 1 Start your computer 2 MENU B Wireless Send to Computer e Depending on the application settings of your compute
141. ntrol function Refer to the operating instructions for your lens 92 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF A setup Sets whether to allow manual fine adjustment of the focus when the focus mode Is set to AF A 1 MENU g Camera Settings AF A setup desired setting Menu item details AF A default setting Switches between Single shot AF and Continuous AF according to the movement of the subject DMF The focus can be fine adjusted manually after the focus is set by auto focus function Direct Manual Focus 93 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Priority setup Sets whether or not to release the shutter even when focus is not achieved in auto focus mode 1 MENU x Custom Settings Priority setup desired setting Menu item details AF Images are shot prioritizing focus Release The shutter is released even when focus has not been achieved Balanced Emphasis default setting Images are shot balancing both focus and photo opportunity 94 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust Exposure Comp to the plus side or minus side respectively exposure compensation Normally exposure is set automatically auto exposure 1 MENU gg Camera Settings
142. o prevent camera shake When shooting against the sun use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject 1 Press the 4 Flash pop up button to pop up the flash e The flash automatically pops up when Flash Mode is set to Autoflash 2 Press the shutter button fully down When you do not use the flash When not using the flash press it back into the camera body e If you fire the flash before the flash unit pops up entirely it may cause malfunction e You cannot use the flash when recording movies e While charging the flash ce flashes After charging is completed the flashing icon will light up e When an external flash sold separately is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe the state of the external flash has priority over the setting of the product You cannot use the product s internal flash e Before attaching removing an accessory such as a flash to from the Multi Interface Shoe turn off the product first When attaching an accessory insert it fully to the Multi Interface Shoe and screw tightly Also make sure that the accessory is fixed securely to the product e Do not use acommercially available flash with high voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity e The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached e The corners of a recorded image may be shaded depending on the lens 53 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Mode You can set the flash m
143. ode 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Flash Mode desired setting Menu item details G Flash Off The flash does not operate f Autoflash The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light 4 Fill flash The flash works every time you trigger the shutter 4 Slow Sync The flash works every time you trigger the shutter Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed 7 Rear Sync The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person Wireless Allows you to shoot by removing the remote control compatible external flash sold separately and using it at a distance from the camera The shading effect gives the subject a more three dimensional feel zs High speed synchronization High speed synchronization function HSS can be used only when an HSS capable external flash sold separately is attached to the product An HSS flash operates by sending multiple small bursts of light at high speed to simulate the effect of one long burst of flash so that you can shoot images with flash at all shutter speeds High speed synchronization function HSS is also available during wireless flash shooting e The default setting depends on the shooting mode e
144. oeed to one second or longer long exposure shooting noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open With the function turned on the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced 1 MENU g Camera Settings J Long Exposure NR desired setting Menu item details On default setting Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter is open When noise reduction is in progress a message appears and you cannot take another picture Select this to prioritize the image quality Off Does not activate noise reduction Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting 157 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product High ISO NR still image When shooting with high ISO sensitivity the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high A message may be displayed during noise reduction processing you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears 1 MENU g Camera Settings WK High ISO NR desired setting Menu item details Normal default setting Activates high ISO noise reduction normally Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Off Does not activate high ISO noise reduction e WJ High ISO NR is not available in the following situations When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent
145. of Fine the file size of Standard is smaller than that of Fine This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card but the image quality will be lower e If images are not to be modified using your computer we recommend that you record images in JPEG format e You cannot add DPOF print order registration to RAW format images 64 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Panorama Size sets the image size when shooting panoramic images The image size varies depending on the Panorama Direction setting 1 MENU g Camera Settings Panorama Size desired setting Menu item details When Panorama Direction is Up or Down Standard 3872x2160 Wide 5536x2160 When Panorama Direction is Left or Right Standard 8192x1856 Wide 12416x1856 65 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Panorama Direction sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images 1 MENU g Camera Settings Panorama Direction desired setting Menu item details Right default setting Pan the camera from the left to the right Left Pan the camera from the right to the left Up Pan the camera from the bottom to the top Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom 66 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Changing the focus method using th
146. of the image sensor When you measure the exact distance between the product and the subject refer to the position of the horizontal line The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal e If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens the focus cannot be confirmed Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product 91 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Range Control You can restrict the autofocus range to focus on a subject without interference from objects in the background and foreground The AF Range Control function is assigned to the C Custom button with the default settings 1 Press the C Custom button A A 2 Set the maximum shooting distance using the front dial and set the minimum shooting distance using the rear dial e Focus areas of the subject that are within the set AF range area will be displayed in yellow 3 Press the C Custom button again and decide the shooting distance e The restricted area will remain displayed e Focus areas of the subject that are within the set distance will be displayed in yellow To end the AF range control function Press the C Custom button again e After adjusting the focus to the desired subject restrict the AF range so that the lens focus indicator W falls within the set range e Set the AF range to within or outside the restricte
147. of this product If the smartphone is in a case remove it lf the product is in a case remove it Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone e When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off e If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode the displayed image is sent to the smartphone 229 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images movies to a smartphone and view them The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone 1 MENU amp Wireless Send to Smartphone desired setting e If you press the Ae Send to Smartphone button in playback mode the setting screen for Send to Smartphone will appear 2 If the product is ready for the transfer the information screen appears on the product Connect the smartphone and the product using that information e The setting method for connecting the smartphone and the product varies depending on the smartphone Send to Smartphone SSID Password Device Name Cancel Menu item details Select on This Device selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone 1 Select from among This Image All Images on This Date or Multiple Images e The options displayed may differ depending on the Vie
148. on AF 68 e AF Area Auto Clear 69 e AF Area Points 70 e Flexible Spot Points 71 e Wide AF Area Disp 72 e Focus lock 73 e Manual Focus 74 e Direct manual focus DMF 75 e Focus Magnifier 76 e Focus Magnif Time 77 e Peaking Level 78 e Peaking Color 79 e Evye Start AF still image 80 e AF MF control 81 e AF Illuminator still image 82 e AF Micro Adi 83 e AF w shutter still image 84 e AF On 85 e Eve AF 86 e AF drive speed still image 87 e AF Track Duration still image 88 e AF Track Duration movie 89 e Measuring the exact distance to the subject 90 e AF Range Control 91 e AF A setup 92 e Priority setup 93 Adjusting the exposure e Exposure Comp 94 e Exposure compensation button 95 e Metering Mode 96 e AE lock 97 e AEL w shutter still image 98 e Exp comp set 99 e Zebra 100 e Exposure Set Guide 101 Exposure step 102 e Dial Ev Comp 103 Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer e Drive Mode 104 e Cont Shooting 105 e Self timer 106 e Self timer Cont 107 e Cont Bracket 108 e Single Bracket 109 e WB bracket 110 e DRO Bracket 111 e Bracket order 112 Selecting the ISO sensitivity e ISO 113 e Multi Frame NR 114 e NR Effect 115 Correcting the brightness or contrast e D Range Opt DRO 116 e Auto HDR 117 Adjusting color tones e White Balance 118
149. ooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Custom Key Settings AF MF Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 139 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the ISO button Once you assign a function to the ISO button you can perform that function by simply pressing the ISO button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings ISO Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 140 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Exposure Compensation button Once you assign a function to the Exposure Compensation button you can perform that function by simply pressing the Exposure Compensation button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Exp Comp Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 141 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the WB button Once you assign a function to the WB button you can perform that func
150. operly or the lens is not attached If the message appears when a lens is attached reattach the lens If the message appears frequently check whether the contacts of the lens and product are clean or not e When attaching the product to an astronomical telescope or something similar set Release w o Lens to Enable Unable to print e You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark Internal temp high Allow it to cool e The product has become hot because you have been shooting continuously Turn the power off Cool the product and wait until the product is ready to shoot again l e You have been recording images for a long time the product temperature has risen Stop recording images until the product cools Recording is unavailable in this movie format e Set 7H File Format to MP4 U G li F e The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the product is possible LL ERROR e Unable to register to the database file Import all the images to a computer and recover the memory card Image DataBase File error e There is something wrong in the Image Database File Select Setup Recover Image DB System Error Camera Error Turn power off then on e Remove the battery pack and then re insert it If the message appears frequently consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Unable to magnify Unable to rotate image e Images re
151. or returns to the recording information display while retaining the memorized custom white balance setting e The message Custom WB Error indicates that the value is higher than the expected range when the flash is used on a subject with too bright colors in the frame If you register this value the indicator turns orange on the recording information display You can shoot at this point but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value 120 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images 1 MENU g Camera Settings Picture Effect desired setting Menu item details Core Off default setting Disables the Picture Effect function da Toy Camera Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness Pop Color Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones fos Posterization Creates a high contrast abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors or in black and white Retro Photo Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast Ga Soft High key Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere bright transparent ethereal tender soft Partial Color Creates an image which retains a specific color but converts others to black and white qp High Contrast Mono Creates a high
152. ou cannot use One Touch connection NFC Place the N mark on the smartphone and the f N mark on the product as close together as possible If there is no response move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product wait more than 10 seconds and then touch them together again Airplane Mode is set to On Set Airplane Mode to Off Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone For details refer to the instruction manual of the smartphone Do not place any metal objects other than a smartphone near the N mark Do not contact two or more smartphones to this product at the same time lf another NFC based application is running on your smartphone terminate that application 307 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The computer does not recognize this product Set USB Connection to Mass Storage Use the micro USB cable supplied to connect the devices Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly Disconnect all equipment other than this product the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer Connect this product directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device 308 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers You cannot import images e Connect this product and your computer correctly making a USB connection e When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a
153. ow to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Reset Network Set Resets all the network settings to default settings 1 MENU gt Wireless Reset Network Set OK 240 How to Use Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following RL htto Awww sony net pcenv C 241 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home you can do the following e You can import images shot with this product to your computer e You can play back the images imported to your computer e You can share your images using PlayMemories Online Also for Windows you can do the following e You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them e You can edit and correct images such as by trimming and resizing e You can create a Blu ray Disc AVCHD disc or DVD Video disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer You cannot create discs from XAVC S format movies although they can be imported to computers e You can upload images to a network service An internet connection is required e For other details please refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home e An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other network services PlayMemories Online or other network
154. played back on this product If these problems happen repair the file using Recover Image DB 1 MENU es Setup Recover Image DB Enter e Use a sufficiently charged battery pack Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data 220 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Media Info Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card 1 MENU s amp s Setup Display Media Info 221 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the software version of this product and the lens 1 MENU z Setup Version 222 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Certification Logo Overseas model only Displays some of the certification logos for this product 1 MENU a Setup Certification Logo 223 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings Even if you perform Setting Reset the recorded images are retained 1 MENU fs Setup Setting Reset desired setting Menu item details Camera Settings Reset Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings Initialize Initializes all the settings to the default settings e Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting e The value set with AF Micro Adj will not be reset even when Camera Settin
155. quests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Licenses in English are recorded in the internal memory of your product Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the PMHOME LICENSE folder THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO 1 ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR i DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED INA PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that Is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the product This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it htto www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do no
156. r the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer e You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time e f you want to transfer images to another computer connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home 232 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a network enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable For some TVs you may need to perform operations on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 1 MENU D Wireless View on TV desired device to be connected 2 When you want to play back images using slideshow press on the center of the multi selector e To display the next previous image manually press the right left side of the multi selector e To change the device to be connected press the bottom side of the multi selector then select Device list Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the multi selector Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown Folder View Still Selects from All and All in Folder Date View Selects from All and All in Date Rng Interval Selects from Short and Long Effects Select from On and Off Playback Image Size Select
157. reate composite images the recording process takes longer than usual e The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical Zoom e The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions e When p Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG the product cannot create a composite image 35 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode About Scene Recognition scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode and Superior Auto mode This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image Scene Recognition Icons and guides such as pA Portrait Infant 2 Night Portrait 2 Night Scene 4 Backlight Portrait Backlight A Landscape NA Macro O Spotlight Low Light Q Night Scene using a tripod or po Hand held Twilight are displayed Image processing Cont Shooting Slow Sync Auto HDR Daylight Sync Slow Shutter Hand held Twilight e When Smile Face Detect is set to Off the Portrait Backlight Portrait Night Portrait and Infant scenes are not recognized 36 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode The advantages of automatic shooting In Superior Auto mode the product shoots with higher quality than Intelligent Auto mode and performs composite shooting as necessary In Program Auto mode you can shoot after adjusting various functions
158. rk cannot be put 299 Wi Fi e You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected 300 e WPS Push does not work 301 e Send to Computer is canceled halfway 302 e You cannot send movies to a smartphone 303 e Ctrl w Smartphone or Send to Smartphone is canceled halfway 304 e The shooting screen for Ctrl w Smartphone is not displayed smoothly The connection between this product and the smartohone is disconnected 305 e You cannot use One Touch connection NFC 806 Computers e The computer does not recognize this product 307 e You cannot import images 308 e The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer 309 e Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product 310 Memory cards e Formatted the memory card by mistake 311 Printing e You cannot print images 312 e The color of the image is strange 313 e Images are printed with both edges cut off 314 e You cannot print images with the date 315 Others e The lens gets fogged 316 e he product becomes warm when you use it for a long time 317 e The Clock Set screen appears when vou turn on the product 318 e he number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two images at atime 319 e The product does not work properly 320 e E appears on the screen 321 Messages Messages e Warning messages 322 Situations this product has d
159. rly fully charged before using it Doing so affects the battery performance Do not use the battery charger Supplied to charge other battery packs other than those in the InfoLITHIUM M series Charging other battery packs than the specified type may cause battery leakage excessive heat explosion or electric shocks and may lead to burns or injuries lf the CHARGE lamp flashes the battery may be malfunctioning or a battery pack of another type than the specified one may have been inserted Make sure the battery pack is correct If the battery pack is of the specified type remove the battery pack and insert a different battery pack and check whether the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correctly the first battery pack may be malfunctioning lf the battery pack is dirty the battery pack may not charge correctly Wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth Notes on using the battery pack Use the battery pack NP FM500H You cannot use NP FM55H NP FM50 or NP FM30 with this camera The remaining battery indicator may not provide an accurate reading depending on the battery usage or environment The battery pack is not waterproof Be careful not to get the battery pack wet Do not leave the battery pack in locations with high temperatures such as in a car or under a blazing sun Using the battery pack efficiently When the ambient temperature is low the battery performance is degraded and the operating len
160. s Setup Audio signals desired setting Menu item details On default setting Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down Off Sounds are not produced 197 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Upload Settings Eye Fi sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye Fi card commercially available This item appears when an Eye Fi card is inserted into the product s memory card slot 1 MENU s amp s Setup Upload Settings desired setting 2 Set your Wi Fi network or destination on the Eye Fi card For details refer to the manual supplied with the Eye Fi card 3 Insert the Eye Fi card you have set up into the product and shoot still images Images are transferred to your computer etc automatically via the Wi Fi network Menu item details On default setting Enables the upload function Off Disables the upload function Communication status screen display A Standby No images are to be sent s Upload standby Ea Connecting Kat Uploading Ag Error e Eye Fi cards are only sold in certain countries regions e For more information on Eye Fi cards please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly e Eye Fi cards can be used only in the countries regions where they were purchased Use Eye Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries regions where you purchased the card e Eye Fi
161. s all images in the selected date range e Perform Format to delete all images including protected images e The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the View Mode setting 181 How to Use Viewing Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies 1 Press the p playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select the movie to be played back using the multi selector 3 To play back movies press on the center Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment etc by pressing the bottom side of the multi selector e pp Playback e JE Pause e Eafe Fast forward e A Fast rewind H p Forward slow playback a jj Reverse slow playback pe Next movie file lt q Previous movie file p gt Displays the next frame lt Displays the previous frame a Sound volume adjustment gS Closes the operation panel e Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback Displays the next frame and Displays the previous frame are available during pause 182 How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end 1 Press the p playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select the panoramic image to be played back using the multi selector 3 Press amp on the
162. s can be played back only on compatible devices Movies recorded with the 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX setting in 7H Record Setting are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc This conversion can take a long time Also you cannot create a disc in the original image quality If you want to keep the original image quality store your movies on a Blu ray Disc To play back 60p 50p 24p 25p movies ona TV the TV must be compatible with the 60p 50p 24p 25p formats If the TV is not compatible with the 60p 50p 24p 25p format 60p 50p 24p 25p movies will be output as 601 501 movies You cannot create discs with movies recorded with XAVC S or MP4 recording settings using PlayMemories Home 125 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies SteadyShot movie Sets HH SteadyShot effect when shooting movies If you set the EH SteadyShot effect to Off when using a tripod sold separately a natural image is produced 1 MENU pf Camera Settings EH SteadyShot desired setting Menu item details On Uses Ft SteadyShot Off default setting Does not use f7 SteadyShot e If you change the setting for EH SteadyShot the angle of view will change 126 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Recording sets whether to record sounds when shooting mov
163. s may be blurred in dark scenes e When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent e When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE AF locked angle are very different in brightness and focus the shooting may not be successful If this happens change AE AF locked angle and shoot again e The following situations are not suited for shooting Sweep Panorama Moving subjects Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously similar patterns such as the sky beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a light bulb e The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations When the camera is panned too fast or too slow The subject is too blurry e You can turn the front dial on the shooting screen to select the shooting direction 39 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene 1 Set the mode dial to SCN Scene Selection 2 MENU pf Camera Settings Scene Selection desired mode e When Mode Dial Guide is set to On you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial Menu item details amp Portrait Blurs bac
164. s up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this product e When recording movies the following memory cards are recommended Memory STIcK PRO Dug Marke Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Memory STICK XL HG Dug Memory Stick XC HG Duo media Memory STIckK PRO HG Dug Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Class 4 SD card or faster e When recording XAVC S format movies use the following memory cards SDXC memory card with a capacity of at least 64 GB Class 10 or faster UHS I compatible SDXC memory card with a capacity of at least 64 GB Memory Stick XC HG Duo media This product supports UHS compatible SD cards When you use a memory card with this product for the first time it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc lf you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting If this happens save your images to a computer or other storage location then execute Format Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used We recommend bac
165. sing a charger When using the camera for the first time be sure to charge the InfoLITHIUM NP FM500H supplied The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted lt can also be used when it is not fully charged The charged battery pack discharges little by little even when it is not being used To avoid missing a shooting opportunity charge the battery pack again before shooting 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger Push the battery pack lightly until it clicks 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet wall socket For the U S A and Canada A For countries regions other than the U S A and Canada Light on Charging Light off Charge completed Charging time Full charge Approx 175 minutes e When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F e The CHARGE lamp A turns off when charging is completed The charging time differs depending on the remaining charge of the battery pack and on the charging conditions Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside this temperature range Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket If malfunctions occur while using the charger disconnect the plug from the wall outlet wall socket imm
166. sing shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Obj Framing still image When this product detects and shoots faces macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by Lock on AF the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition and then saves it Both the original and the trimmed images are saved The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image size 1 MENU g Camera Settings KJ Auto Obj Framing desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not trim images Auto Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition e The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition depending on the shooting conditions e Auto Obj Framing cannot be set when p Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG 155 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot still image sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function 1 MENU g Camera Settings Kh SteadyShot desired setting Menu item details On default setting Uses J SteadyShot Off Does not use WJ SteadyShot We recommend that you set the camera to Off when using a tripod 156 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Long Exposure NR still image When you set the shutter s
167. speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds e Images shot in BULB mode tend to be blurry We recommend that you use a tripod or a remote commander sold separately that has a shutter button lock function 45 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or camera settings registered in advance 1 Set the mode dial to 1 2 or 3 Memory recall 2 Press on the center of the multi selector e Register shooting settings in advance by Memory e f you set Memory recall after completing the shooting settings the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid Check the indicators on the screen before shooting 46 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies You can also check the image angle before shooting 1 Set the mode dial to HH Movie 2 MENU g Camera Settings Movie desired setting e When Mode Dial Guide is set to On you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial 3 Press the MOVIE button to start recording e Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording Menu item details H Hp Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value adjusted automatically Ot
168. such as white balance ISO etc ify Intelligent Auto select this mode when you want the camera automatically recognize the scene ify Superior Auto Select this mode to shoot scenes under difficult circumstances such as when it is dark or the subjects are back lit Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than that provided by i Intelligent Auto P Program Auto Select this mode to shoot with various functions other than the exposure shutter soeed and aperture adjusted e In Intelligent Auto mode you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back lit subjects clearly e In Superior Auto mode the recording process takes longer since the product creates a composite image 37 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter soeed and the aperture value You can set shooting functions such as ISO 1 Set the mode dial to P Program Auto 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Program Shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture F value combination by rotating the front rear dial without changing the appropriate exposure that is set by this product This function is available when you do not use the flash e P on the screen changes to P when you turn the front rear dial e Tocancel program shift set the shooting mo
169. sure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction e With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated insert the memory card until it clicks into place 3 Close the memory card cover 20 How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card sold separately Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Make sure that the access lamp A is not lit 21 How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching alens Attaching a lens set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens 1 Remove the body cap A from the camera and the rear lens cap B from the rear of the lens e When changing the lens work quickly in a dust free location to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera e When shooting remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens 2 Mount the lens by aligning the two orange index marks mounting indexes on the lens and camera e Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera 3 While pushing the lens lightly toward the camera turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position e Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens e Do not use force when attaching a lens e E mount lenses are not compatible with this cam
170. t contact us about the contents of source code Licenses in English are recorded in the internal memory of your product Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the PMHOME LICENSE folder 268 How to Use Precautions This product Trademarks Trademarks e The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation OC Memory Stick MEMORY STICK PRO Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK Dua Memory Stick Duo MEMORY STICK PRO DUO Memory Stick PRO Duo MEMORY STICK PRO HG Dug Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MEMORY STICK XC HG pug Memory Stick XC HG Duo Memory STICK MICRO Memory Stick Micro MIANGIC GATE MagicGate PhotoTV HD InfoLITHIUM PlayMemories Online PlayMemories Online logo PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home logo PlayMemories Mobile PlayMemories Mobile logo Multi Interface Shoe Multi Interface Shoe logo e XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e Blu ray Disc and Blu ray are trademarks of the Blu ray Disc Association e AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or
171. ter a new lens attach a lens for which the registration can be erased and set its value to 0 or reset the values of all the lenses using Clear e If you perform AF Micro Adj with lenses other than Sony Minolta or Konica Minolta lenses the registered settings for Sony Minolta or Konica Minolta lenses may be affected Do not perform AF Micro Adj with an unsupported lens e You cannot set AF Micro Adj individually for a Sony Minolta and Konica Minolta lens of the same specification 84 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF w shutter still image Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down select Off to adjust the focus and the exposure separately 1 MENU ts Custom Settings by AF w shutter desired setting Menu item details On default setting The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down Off The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down e When PAF w shutter is set to Off you can still use the AF On function 85 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF On You can focus using any button instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down The settings for the focus mode dial will be applied 1 Select the desired key and assign the AF On function to it using MENU xy Custom Settings Custom Key Set
172. th the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture The shutter soeed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies 1 Set the mode dial to M Manual Exposure 2 Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial select the desired shutter speed by turning the rear dial When ISO is set to other than ISO AUTO use MM Metered Manual to check the exposure value Toward Images become brighter Toward Images become darker O Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject e When ISO is set to ISO AUTO the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter soeed you have set If the aperture value and shutter speed you have set are not suitable for appropriate exposure the ISO value indicator will blink e The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when ISO is set to ISO AUTO e When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual the Metered Manual indicator flashes e The wg SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode e The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot e You can change the shutter speed and aperture F value combination without changing the set exposure value by rotating the front rear dial while pressing the AEL button Manual shift 44 How
173. that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder 1 Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place e To remove the eyepiece cup grasp it on the left and right sides and lift it up 12 How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder If it is difficult to turn the diopter adjustment dial remove the eyepiece cup and then adjust the dial 1 Turn the diopter adjustment dial 13 How to Use Before Use In Camera guide About the In Camera Guide The In Camera Guide displays descriptions of MENU items Fn Function button and settings and if a function cannot be set the reason why 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings desired functions assigned to the button In Camera Guide 2 Press the MENU or Fn button 3 Select the desired MENU item using up down left right side on the multi selector 4 Press the button to which the In Camera Guide function is assigned The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 3 is displayed e If you press the on the center of the multi selector after selecting an item shown in gray the reason the item cannot be set is displayed 14 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack u
174. the ILCA 77M2Q Focusing ring Zoom ring Zoom lock switch Focal length index Lens contacts Lens hood index Distance scale Distance index Focal length scale Focusing mode switch Mounting index DOA AN DOA RWOD eS eee Do not directly touch this part e The DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM is designed for Sony A mount cameras models equipped with an APS C sized image sensor You cannot use this lens on 35mm format cameras e For the lenses other than DT 16 50mm F2 8 SSM refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens 7 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Lens DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM Supplied with the ILCA 77M2M M j 3 7 4 TUTTLE seen Focusing ring Zoom ring Zoom lock switch Focal length index Lens contacts Lens hood index Focal length scale Focusing mode switch Mounting index OMONOOAAR WD Do not directly touch this part e The DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM is designed for Sony A mount cameras models equipped with an APS C sized image sensor You cannot use this lens on 35mm format cameras e For the lenses other than DT 18 135mm F3 5 5 6 SAM refer to the operating instructions supplied with the lens 8 How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline and may
175. the exposure of the entire screen To make the subject brighter meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen 1 Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted 2 Press the AEL button The exposure is locked and 3 AE lock lights up 3 Keep pressing the AEL button and focus on the subject again then shoot the picture e Keep holding the AEL button down while taking a shot if you want to continue shooting with the fixed exposure Release the button to reset the exposure e f you select the AEL toggle function in Custom Key Settings you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button 98 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AEL w shutter still image sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings KJ AEL w shutter desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down when focus mode is set to S Single shot AF When focus mode is set to A Automatic AF and the product determines that the subject is moving or you shoot burst images the fixed exposure is cancelled O n Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway dow
176. the middle of playback Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow You cannot pause the slideshow e You can activate a slideshow only when View Mode is set to Date View or Folder View Still 187 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter clockwise 1 MENU gt Playback Rotate 2 Press on the center of the multi selector The image is rotated counter clockwise The image rotates as you press on the center If you rotate the image once the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off e You cannot rotate the movies e You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products e When viewing rotated images on a computer the images may be displayed in their Original orientation depending on the software 188 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure The O n mark is displayed on protected images 1 MENU gt Playback Protect desired setting Menu item details Multiple Img Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images 1 Select the image to be protected then press amp on the center of the multi selector The mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press again to remove the Vf mark 2 To protect other images repeat step 1 3 MENU OK Press on the center Al
177. tically when you press the shutter button if the camera determines that the light is insufficient or that the subject is backlit e When not using the flash press it back into the camera body Microphone Mode dial lock release button Mode dial 4 Flash pop up button Mounting index Lens release button Focus mode dial Do not directly touch these parts Do not cover this part during movie recording Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume 3 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Rear side 10 11 12 13 14 15 SY oND Eyecup Eye sensor MENU button Viewfinder e When you look into the viewfinder the viewfinder mode is activated and when you take your face away from the viewfinder the screen mode returns to the monitor mode Diopter adjustment dial e Adjust the diopter adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder Monitor Light sensor MOVIE button For shooting AEL AE lock button SLOW SYNC button For viewing Ea Image index button For shooting AF MF Auto focus manual focus button For viewing Enlarge button Rear control dial Multi selector For shooting Fn Function button For viewing Send to Smartphone button e You can display the screen for Send to Smartphone by pressing this button e When you attach a vertical grip sold separately pressing the
178. ting images to the computer without using PlaayMemories Home For Mac Connect the product to your Mac computer Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop the folder in which the image you want to import is stored Then drag and drop the image file on to the hard disk icon e For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer use PlayMemories Home e Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files folders from the connected computer Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer 252 How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before performing the following operations e Disconnecting the cable e Removing a memory card e Turning off the product 1 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device on the taskbar 2 Click the displayed message e For Mac computers drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon in the Trash icon The product is disconnected from the computer e For Windows 7 Windows 8 computers the disconnect icon may not appear In that case you can skip steps 1 and 2 above 253 How to Use Viewin
179. tings 2 Press the key to which you have assigned the AF On function while auto focus shooting 86 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject s eyes while you keep the button pressed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings assign the Eye AF function to the desired button 2 Point the camera at a person s face and press the button to which you have assigned the Eye AF function 3 Press the shutter button while pressing the button e The camera may not be able to focus on the eyes depending on the circumstances such as when no eyes can be detected within the auto focus area In such cases the camera detects a face and focuses on the face e Ifthe camera cannot detect a person s face you cannot use Eye AF e Depending on the circumstances you cannot use Eye AF such as when the focus mode is set to C Continuous AF or MF Manual Focus etc e Eye AF may not function in the following situations When the person is wearing sunglasses When the front hair covers the person s eyes In low light or back lit conditions When the eyes are closed When the person is in the shade When the person is out of focus e When the camera focuses on the eyes and Smile Face Detect is set to On a detection frame is displayed on the face after it is displayed on the eyes When Smile Face Detect is set to
180. tion by simply pressing the WB button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings WB Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 142 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Drive Mode button Once you assign a function to the Drive Mode button you can perform that function by simply pressing the Drive Mode button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Drive Mode Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 143 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Smart Teleconverter button Once you assign a function to the Smart Teleconverter button you can perform that function by simply pressing the Smart Teleconverter button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings gt ni Smart Telecon button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 144 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the Preview Button
181. tional for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the monitor These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way e Exposing the monitor or lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause a malfunction Exercise caution when placing the product near a window or outdoors e Do not press against the monitor The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction e Images may trail across on the monitor in a cold location This is not a malfunction e Ifthe monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it wipe it with a soft cloth If the monitor stays wet the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate This may cause a malfunction e Make sure not to bump the lens or subject it to force Notes on the flash e Do not cover the flash with your fingers e Do not carry the product by the flash unit or use excessive strength on it e f water dust or sand get into the open flash unit it may cause a malfunction Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information e Perform Setting Reset to reset all the settings 258 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an
182. tions 34 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions and the appropriate settings are set automatically The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image etc using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images 1 Set the mode dial to Fi Tpye Auto Mode 2 MENU pf Camera Settings Auto Mode Superior Auto e When Mode Dial Guide is set to On you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial 3 Point the camera to the subject When the camera recognizes a scene scene recognition icon appears on the screen If necessary appropriate shooting function for the recognized scene and the number of times the shutter is released also appear Backlight Auto HDA 3 Shot Cont Shooting 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the image How to shoot continuous images in Superior Auto mode MENU xy Custom Settings Superior Auto Cont Shooting desired settings How to change the save method for continuous images recorded in Superior Auto mode You can select whether to save all continuous images or just a single image that is automatically selected as the best shot MENU xy Custom Settings Superior Auto Image Extraction desired Settings e When the product is used to c
183. to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light such as fireworks 1 Set the mode dial to M Manual Exposure 2 Turn the rear dial clockwise until BULB is indicated 3 Select the aperture value F value using the front dial 4 Press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus 5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting As long as the shutter button is pressed the shutter remains open e Since the shutter soeed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more easily it is recommended that you use a tripod e The longer the exposure time the more noise will be visible on the image e After shooting noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open However you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress e You cannot set the shutter soeed to BULB in the following situations Cont Priority AE When the Smile Shutter function is activated When the Auto HDR function is activated When Picture Effect is set to HDR Painting or Rich tone Mono When the Multi Frame NR function is activated When the Drive Mode function is set to Cont Shooting Cont Bracket Self timer Cont lf you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to BULB the shutter
184. to the product e The folder tile name has been changed on your computer e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than this product playback on this product is not guaranteed e The product is in USB mode Disconnect the product from the computer e Use PlayMemories Home to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer 296 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The date and time are not displayed e The screen display is set to display images only Press DISP Display Setting button to display the information 297 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image cannot be deleted e Cancel the protection 298 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image was deleted by mistake e Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete 299 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put e You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images 300 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected e Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions Place the product closer to the wireless access point e Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the
185. tom Setup neser Custom Setup Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment select a memorized custom white balance number e You can use the right side of the multi selector to display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color temperature as required e In C Temp Filter you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting When you press the right button again the fine adjustment screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required e White Balance is fixed to Auto in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection 119 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness 1 MENU g Camera Settings White Balance Custom Setup e You can also set the white balance by pressing the WB White Balance button 2 Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center and then press amp on the center of the multi selector The calibrated values Color Temperature and Color Filter are displayed 3 Select a registration number using the right left button The monit
186. tter is released three times for one shot Be careful about the following Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light Do not change the composition before shooting When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred you may not be able to obtain good HDR images If the product detects such a situation fais gj Ge BP appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation If necessary change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings be careful of blurring and shoot again 121 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing You can adjust exposure shutter speed and aperture as you like with Creative Style unlike with Scene Selection where the product adjusts the exposure 1 MENU g Camera Settings Creative Style desired setting Menu item details stat Standard default setting For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors vivid Vivid The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views Rrit Neutral The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer Ceat Clear
187. tting gt Enter The items marked with are available Menu item details Graphic Display shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically Level Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front back directions When the product is level in both directions the indicator turns to green For viewfinder Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder 61 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Image Size still image The larger the image size the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large format paper The smaller the image size the more images can be recorded 1 MENU g Camera Settings f Image Size desired setting Menu item details Image size when Aspect Ratio is 3 2 L 24M 6000x4000 pixels M 12M 4240x2832 pixels S 6 0M 3008x2000 pixels Image size when Aspect Ratio is 16 9 L 20M 6000x3376 pixels M 10M 4240x2400 pixels S 5 1M 3008x1688 pixels e When KY Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG the image size for RAW images corresponds to L 62 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Aspect Ratio still image
188. tting The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved 70 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Area Points Allows you to limit the focus area points used You can lock the AF Area Points manually to prevent the points from being shifted automatically depending on the attached lens or when it is difficult to focus with the surrounding focus area 1 MENU g Custom Settings AF Area Points desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting The focus area points are set automatically by the camera 61 Points The focus area points are set manually to 61 points 71 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Flexible Spot Points sets whether to use all of the AF Area Points or only the limited 15 points 1 MENU x Custom Settings Flexible Spot Points desired setting Menu item details All default setting All the AF Area Points are used 15 Points Only the limited 15 points are used 72 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Wide AF Area Disp Sets whether to display the focus area or not when Focus Area is set to Wide 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Wide AF Area Disp desired setting Menu item details On default setting The focus area is displayed Off The focus area is not displayed 73 How to Use Using shooting functions
189. ttings CTRL FOR HDMI On 6 Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control and select the desired mode e Ifthe product is not in playback mode press the p Playback button e Only TVs that support BRAVIA Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV e If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the product is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection select MENU ss Setup HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI Off 192 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen 1 MENU Setup Monitor Brightness desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Adjusts the brightness automatically Manual Adjusts the brightness within the range of 2 to 2 Sunny Weather Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors e f you use the AC adaptor AC PW10AM sold separately when Monitor Brightness is set to Auto the screen is always set to the brightest setting e The Sunny Weather setting is too bright for shooting indoors Set Monitor Brightness to Auto or Manual for indoor shooting e Do not cover the light sensor with your hand etc when Monitor Brightness is set to Auto 193 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Viewfinder Bright
190. uide A to perform the settings 29 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the Quick Navi You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder The displayed contents and their position shown below are just a guideline and may differ from the actual display 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button repeatedly until the screen is set to For viewfinder 2 Press Fn Function button to switch the screen to Quick Navi screen P 4125 F56 F 3 Select the desired function by pressing the up down left right side of the multi selector 4 Turn the front dial to select the desired setting e Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial AUTO VOeve2 0ev 3 0ev 4 0ey Performing settings on the dedicated screen e Select the desired function in step 3 then press in the center of the multi selector The dedicated setting screen for the function appears Follow the operating guide A to perform the settings DRO Auto HDR 30 How to Use Shooting Shooting still images movies shooting still images Shoots still images 1 Set the shooting mode to Fre Auto Mode e Turn the mode dial while pressing the mode dial lock release button in the center of the mode dial 2 Adjust the monitor angle and hold the camera Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera 3 Press th
191. up lenses e ADI flash can be used in combination with a lens distance encoder To confirm if your lens is equipped with a distance encoder check the main specifications of the operation manual for your lens e Flash control cannot be set in Sweep Panorama mode or when Night Scene or Hand held Twilight is selected in Scene Selection 57 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Power ratio If you set Flash control to Manual flash you can adjust the amount of flash manually 1 MENU g Camera Settings Power ratio desired setting MENU item details 1 1 default value 1 2 1 4 1 8 1 16 58 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode switching the screen display Shooting You can change the display contents on the screen 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button Each time you press the DISP button the recording information display changes as follows Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Histogram Level For viewfinder Graphic Display Graphic Display P Display All Info 1 250 F35 No Disp Info 1 250 F35 Histogram a 1 250 F35 Level CHo 1 250 F35 For viewfinder P 1235 F56 For viewfinder is displayed only on the screen Some display modes are not available in the default settings To change the display modes press MENU ts Custom Settings DIS
192. ure of the first shot is determined when you press the shutter button halfway down The exposure setting for the first shot is used for the subsequent shots Set Focus Mode to Continuous AF or Automatic AF Set p AEL w shutter to Off or Auto 106 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Self timer The product shoots an image using the self timer with a 10 second or 2 second delay 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode Self timer 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the multi selector Menu item details S 10 Self timer 10 Sec default setting Sets the 10 second delay self timer When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes a beep sounds and the shutter operates after 10 seconds To cancel the self timer press the shutter button again S 2 Self timer 2 Sec sets the 2 second delay self timer This reduces the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button e Press the 0 button to stop the self timer e Press the button and select Single Shooting to release the self timer 107 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Self timer Cont Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds You can choose the best shot from several shots taken 1 MENU g Camera Settings
193. urns off suddenly 272 e The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level 273 e The CHARGE lamp of the battery charger flashes when charging the battery pack 274 Shooting still images movies e You cannot record images 275 e Recording takes a long time 276 e The image is out of focus 277 e The flash does not work 278 e Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash 279 e Ihe recording date and time are not displayed on the screen 280 e he date and time are recorded incorrectly 281 e he aperture value and or shutter speed and or metering indicator flashes 282 e he image colors are not correct 283 e Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place 284 e The eyes of the subject come out red 285 e Dots appear and remain on the screen 286 e You cannot shoot images continuously 287 e The image is not clear in the viewfinder 288 e Ihe image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting 289 e he corners of the picture are too dark 290 e The image is blurred 291 e he LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed 292 e The flash takes too long to recharge 293 e he control dial does not work 294 Viewing images e Images cannot be played back 295 e he date and time are not displayed 296 e he image cannot be deleted 297 e The image was deleted by mistake 298 e A DPOF ma
194. ust get into the product This may cause the product to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On operating temperatures Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range Is not recommended On moisture condensation e Ifthe product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the product This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the product e To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location first put it in a plastic bag and seal it to prevent air from entering Wait for about an hour until the temperature of the product has reached the ambient temperature e f moisture condensation occurs turn off the product and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On the functions available with the product This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i compatible devices and 1080 50i compatible devices To check whether this product is a 1080 60i compatible device or 1080 50i compatible device look for the following marks on the bottom of the product e 1080 60i compatible device 60i e 1080 50i compatible device 50i Notes for when on board an airplane e In
195. ve a sharper focus 4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image 76 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting 1 MENU g Camera Settings Focus Magnifier 2 Press on the center of the multi selector to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up down left right side of the multi selector 3 Confirm the focus 4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image e Each time you press in the center the magnifier scaling changes e When focusing manually you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified e The Focus Magnifier function will be released when the shutter button is pressed halfway e You can record images while an image is enlarged but the product records a full display image e The Focus Magnifier function will be released after shooting e You can set how long the image is to be shown magnified by selecting MENU ty Custom Settings Focus Magnif Time 77 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnif Time Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the Focus Magnifier function 1 MENU x Custom Settings Focus Magnif Time desired setting Menu item details 2 Sec Magnifies the images for 2 seconds 5 Sec Magnifies the images for 5 seconds
196. w e When ISO AUTO is selected in Manual Exposure mode the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value If a setting other than ISO AUTO is selected the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed e When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value e When the flash is used the product performs flash bracket shooting which shifts the amount of flash light even if Cont Bracket is selected Press the shutter button for each image 109 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter Press the shutter button for each image You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode Single Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the multi selector Menu item details Hs Single Bracket 0 3EV 3 Image default setting This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV W Single Bracket 0 3EV 5 Image This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV fs Single Bracket 0 5EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV Single Bra
197. w Mode selected on the camera 2 If you select Multiple Images select the desired images using on the multi selector then press MENU gt Enter Select on Smartphone Displays all images recorded on the product s memory card on the smartphone e You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image size refer to the following steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size e Some images may not be displayed on the smartphone depending on the recording format e RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent e You cannot send XAVC S or AVCHD format movies e This product shares the connection information for Send to Smartphone with a device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product reset the connection information by following these steps MENU Wireless SSID PW Reset After resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again e When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off 230 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone sending images to an Android smartphone NF
198. y plus or minus 0 3 EV fs Cont Bracket 0 5EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV fe Cont Bracket 0 5EV 5 Image This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV WS Cont Bracket 0 7EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV AG Cont Bracket 0 7EV 5 Image This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV We Cont Bracket 1 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1 0 EV Fie Cont Bracket 1 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1 0 EV WS Cont Bracket 2 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2 0 EV Ae Cont Bracket 2 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2 0 EV AK wS Cont Bracket 3 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV js Cont Bracket 3 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV e The last shot is shown on the Auto Revie
199. ys the images by date Ga Folder View Still Displays only still images Cpa Folder View MP4 Displays only MP4 format movies ChaycHp AVCHD View Displays only AVCHD format movies Gyavcs XAVC S View Displays only XAVC S format movies 185 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotation selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images 1 MENU gt Playback Display Rotation desired setting Menu items details Auto The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image You can rotate the image using the rotation function Even if the product is tilted the display orientation is maintained Manual The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image You can rotate the image using the rotation function Off Always displays in landscape orientation 186 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously 1 MENU gt Playback Slide Show desired setting 2 Select Enter Menu item details Repeat Select On in which images are played back in a continuous loop or Off default setting in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once Interval Select the display interval for images from among 1 Sec 3 Sec default setting 5 Sec 10 Sec or 30 Sec To quit the slideshow in

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