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1. Items Display Default setting Recording Mode VIDEO HQ 1920x1080 30p A SteadyShot STEDY ON Flip FLIP OFF D Scene SCENE NORML 32 Interval Photo Recording LAPSE Ssec a Wi Fi Remote Control Wi Fi ON Copy SHARE Airplane Mode PLANE OFF Auto Power Off A OFF 60sec nS Beep BEEP ON go o Date amp Time Setting DATE 2014 1 1 00 00 GMT 0 a a Daylight Saving Time Summer Time DST OFF 5 Setting USB Power Supply USBPw ON Switching NTSC PAL V SYS NTSC Resetting the Settings RESET p o Format FORMT D You can change the mode by operating your smartphone when the camera is set to the Wi Fi Remote So Control function Notes The display panel displays only English Other languages are not available z 5 How to set items o x lt You can set items using the following 3 buttons on the camera o NEXT Goes to the next menu esa PREV Goes to the previous menu Ts DO ENTER Executes the menu HL Both NEXT and PREV buttons are used to change the menu REC button PREV button In this manual we usually use the NEXT button for ENTER b description When using only the PREV button we describe it anon NEXT button as the PREV button 1068 Continued 1 Press the NEXT or PREV button to turn on the power To power off select PWOFF and press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to display the setting item
2. e When using a Sony memory card The number of recordable photos for the memory card shown is for the maximum image size for your camera The actual number of recordable photos is displayed on the LCD screen during shooting The number of recordable photos for a memory card may vary depending on the shooting conditions U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado i y9ess sumes Mi xapul 62GB Battery pack On charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack before using the camera for the first time We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F until the CHG Charge lamp turns off The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range The CHG Charge lamp may blink in the following situation Battery pack is not attached correctly Battery pack is damaged Temporal suspension of charging due to ambient temperature beyond appropriate temperature range When the battery pack temperature is low detach the battery pack and place it in warm surroundings When the battery pack temperature is high detach the battery pack and place it in cool surroundings Effective use of the battery pack Battery pack performance decreases in low temperature surroundings less than 10 C 50 F So in cold places the operational time of the battery pack is shorter We recommend the following to ensure longer battery p
3. 3 Insert the camera in the case body e Release the REC HOLD switch on the camera Cord of the case cover U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado ii y9ess sumes 33GB 4 Insert the tab of the case body into the slot of the Py case cover Ga 5 Hook the buckle over the tab on the lower part of the case cover then close the buckle in the direction of until it clicks into place e Close the buckle until the buckle lock returns to the original position On waterproof performance e The camera is operable up to a water depth of 5 m for 30 minutes When the camera is inserted The waterproof performance is based on the testing standards of our company Do not subject the Waterproof Case to pressurized water such as from a tap Do not use the Waterproof Case in hot springs e Use the Waterproof Case in the recommended operating water temperature range of 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Sometimes waterproof performance is lost if the Waterproof Case is subject to a strong shock such as from being dropped We recommend the Waterproof Case be inspected at an authorized repair shop chargeable e If you use the camera at a water depth of 5 m or more or in marine sports use the Waterproof Case SPK AS1 sold separately e You cannot operate the REC button when the HOLD lever is set to the lock position Release the lock before operation e When recording images underwater
4. e Waterproof Case SPK AS2 1 Flat Adhesive Mount 1 Curved Adhesive Mount 1 ae e Handbook this manual Included in the internal memory of this camera Set of printed documentation U9 U09 jo 9jgeL y9ess uoneJado xapul 1358 Inserting the battery pack 1 Slide the battery pack memory card cover in the direction of the arrow then open the cover 2 Insert the battery pack Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct then insert it pushing against the battery ejection lever until the lever locks 3 Close the cover To set Auto Power Off function Select A OFF from the SETUP screen then set the Auto Power Off function The default setting is 60sec Change the setting as necessary For details see Auto Power Off page 25 Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado iil y9ess sumes iT xapul 1458 Charging the battery pack 1 Turn off the power of the camera Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on 2 Connect the camera to the computer that CHG Charge is turned on with the micro USB cable a lamp supplied The CHG Charge lamp lights up E Micro USB cable supplied Insert until fully seated 3 When charging is finished delete the USB connection between the camera and the computer page 53 Charging is complete when the CHG Charge lamp turns off full charge page 6
5. View Remote or smartphone e CRRNT in MULTI is not displayed on the display panel of the camera when you connect the camera to the Live View Remote for the first time sjuajuo9 Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes iT xapul 4908 za Gm 4za zzz wA a a WE zz 1080 apto PHOTO SHARE SHARE display POW IE SHARE You can copy movies and photos shot by the camera by operating a smartphone 1 Turn on the power of the camera then press the NEXT button and select a shooting mode MOVIE Movie mode PHOTO Photo mode INTVL Interval photo recording mode 2 Start PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone and establish the Wi Fi connection For details on the smartphone setting see Connecting to your smartphone on page 44 3 Change the mode of the camera to the copy mode on the PlayMemories Mobile screen of the smartphone 4 Select the image s to be copied e Before activating the Wi Fi remote control function update the PlayMemories Mobile software to the latest e You can copy images to your smartphone when the camera is set to a shooting mode movie mode photo mode interval photo recording mode e You can change the mode only when shooting is in standby sjuajuo9 Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes iT xapul 5068 Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer The PlayMemori
6. is e For details on the battery packs see page 63 Notes on the display panel and lens Exposing the display panel or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors e Do not press against the display panel It may cause a malfunction On image data compatibility This camera supports MP4 format as movie file format However it is not guaranteed that all MP4 compliant devices can play back images recorded with this camera The camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or memory card etc Continued 358 U9 U09 jo a1qe L yoJees uoyelado y9ess sumes j i Mi xapul The illustrations and images used in this handbook The images used as examples in this handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using the camera e In this manual Memory Stick Micro media and microSD m
7. s sseesereseseeesstserereseesees 64 Precautions eien e ER EE EEEN 65 76B U9 U09 jo aJqe L yoreas uoyelado y9ess sumes f i xapul 67 Specifications cece Index 70 Index eeesssssssssessssssssssssseseeeeeesssssseseeeeceeesesesesssssseee Table of contents J Operation Search Jl Settings Search a 858 Operation Search Shooting movies and SHOOTING Eea 39 photos Changing the movie file Recording Mode ooorooococonncninicaniniinicinoccncanon nooo 19 size Deleting images You can delete each image file from a computer connected to the camera Changing the date Date amp Time Setting cece 27 time and region Initializing settings Resetting the Settings eiii 31 Viewing on TVs Viewing images ona TV 41 Operating using a Wi Fi Remote Control orocoonononnnoninnninnnannnonoas 49 smartphone or tablet Copying images toa COPY cerrorerencocanonconnnancnnornnn on non canon anar aanoraonar con teene enna 50 smartphone from the camera Operating using a Live Connecting with the Live View Remote 47 View Remote Uploading images to a Connecting to your smartphone 44 network service 9GB U9 U09 jo a1qB L youees uoneJado If Settings Search Setting items Click each item to jump to the corresponding page
8. sec ZZ Y ete Pa Turns the power off after about 60 seconds BEE Does not turn off automatically BACK Returns to the A OFF menu This function is not available in the following situations Recording data to media Shooting movies or shooting in interval photo recording mode During movie playback or a slideshow Wi Fi connection is in process Wi Fi remote control is being connected or an image is being uploaded to a smartphone HDMI connection is being made Supplying power from a connected USB device Connecting a mass storage device In the following cases even if you have selected 10sec or 60sec in the Auto Power Off function the time that elapses before the power turns off will be extended while adjusting SETUP settings while playing back photos when Wi Fi is set to ON and the Wi Fi icon is displayed U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado il y9ess sumes Mi xapul 2568 B ee p Setting display 5ETLF gt You can set the audible notification of operations to ON OFF To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display BEEP Beep then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button raza Y rng All operation sounds are enabled
9. then you do so at your own risk as by doing so the camera may be subject to unauthorized access and any content communicated may be at risk of interception gt Q D x lt Ma 4808 Wi Fi Remote Control seins EE display SE7TLP WERFT By connecting the camera and a Live View Remote or smartphone through Wi Fi you can operate the camera by the Live View Remote or smartphone 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display Wi Fi Wi Fi then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button Y IN Operates a camera by a Live View Remote or smartphone gE Does not operate by a Live View Remote or smartphone Operates multiple cameras by a Live View Remote wm NEW Select this when connecting the camera to a Live View Remote for the first ean TT time CRRNT Select this when you have connected the camera to a Live View Remote before raza BACK Returns to the Wi Fi menu 4 Display MOVIE PHOTO or INTVL 5 Connect the camera to the Live View Remote or smartphone through Wi Fi For details of the connecting method see page 47 for a Live View Remote and see page 44 for a smartphone 6 Operate the camera by the Live View Remote or smartphone The camera battery charge may be consumed quickly if the camera is operated by the Live
10. OK Do not format the memory card of the camera using a computer If you do this the camera will not operate correctly When you access the camera from the computer use the PlayMemories Home software Do not directly modify the files or folders on the camera from the computer The image files may be damaged or may not be played back e Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data on the memory card of the camera from the computer e Use the PlayMemories Home software when you import long movies or edited images from the camera to a computer If you use other software the images may not be imported correctly Drag and drop the drive icon to the Trash icon when you use a Mac computer and the camera is disconnected from the computer sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado il yoleas sumes Mi xapul 53GB Starting the PlayMemories Home software 1 Double click the PlayMemories Home icon on the computer screen The PlayMemories Home software starts up 2 For how to use PlayMemories Home refer to the help of the PlayMemories Home Please register your product e Sony asks you to register your product for enhanced support e For Mac users use the Mac application Product registration software U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado i y9ess sumes Mi xapul 5408 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble wit
11. Operation sounds are emitted for the following operations only e Power turned on e Recording started SILNT e Recording stopped e Shutter pressed e A disabled operation was selected or an error occurred OFF All operation sounds are disabled JACH Returns to the BEEP menu U9 U09 jo a1qe L Youeas uoyelado il y9ess sumes Mi xapul 265 Date amp Time Setting setting E display SET You can set the year month day and region To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display DATE Date Time then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the desired date time and region then press the ENTER button to confirm Select 00 00 for midnight 12 00 for noon Display Default setting Ez za 2014 Sets the year re forts 01 Sets the month wast 107 01 Sets the day AA E ara 00 Sets the hour ews 4 Caray cara 00 Sets the minutes AA e we T Sets the region in which you use the camera Regions are defined GMT E GMT 0 by time difference from Greenwich Mean Time GMT Y Setting the region You can set the clock to the local time of a country you visit by selecting the region Regions are defined by time difference from Greenwich Mea
12. battery pack and then fully discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing On battery pack life The battery pack life is limited 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 The battery pack life varies according to how a battery pack is used U9 U09 jo 9jgeL j Yeas uoyelado ii y9ess sumes Mi xapul 636B Using the camera abroad On TV color systems To view images shot by the camera on a TV you need a TV or monitor with an HDMI jack and a micro HDMI cable sold separately Before shooting be sure to set V SYS to the TV system of the country and region where you will view recordings The following shows which countries and regions you can view NTSC or PAL images Countries and regions where you can view images when V SYS is set to NTSC Barbados Bermuda Bolivia Canada Chile Columbia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Ecuador El Salvador Guam Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Japan Mexico Micronesia Myanmar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Republic of Korea Saint Lucia Samoa Suriname Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago United States of America Venezuela etc Countri
13. camera 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 Under direct sunlight or near a heater are not suitable places for storage The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Ina location subject to strong vibration e Near strong magnetic fields In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases may be irreparable On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera Care and storage of the lens e Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside e Store in a well ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above On cleaning Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use any of the following as they may damage the finish or the casing Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent
14. leaks Before installing the camera always close the Waterproof Case and immerse it in water to make sure no water leaks in O ring serviceable life The serviceable life of the O ring varies with frequency of use of the Waterproof Case and conditions Generally it is about one year Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL j Yeas uoyelado il y9ess sumes i xapul 356B Maintenance e After recording in a location with a sea breeze wash this unit thoroughly in fresh water with the buckle fastened to remove salt and sand then wipe with a soft dry cloth It is recommended that you submerge the Waterproof Case in fresh water for about 30 minutes If it is left with salt on it metal portions may be damaged or rust may form and cause water leakage e If sun oil is on the Waterproof Case be sure to wash it off thoroughly using lukewarm water e Wipe the inside of the Waterproof Case with a soft dry cloth Do not wash it with water Be sure to perform the above maintenance each time you use the Waterproof Case Do not use any type of solvent such as alcohol benzine or thinner for cleaning as this might damage the surface finish of the Waterproof Case When storing the Waterproof Case e To prevent deterioration of the O ring store the Waterproof Case in a cool well ventilated location Do not fasten the buckle e Prevent dust from collecting on the O ring e Avoid storing the Waterproof Case in a cold very hot or
15. of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it When downloading the source code select HDR AS20 as the model for your camera http www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Copies of the licenses in English are stored in the internal memory of your camera Establish a Mass Storage connection between your camera and a computer and read the files in the LICENSE folder in PMHOME U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado yoleas sumes i xapul 6968 Index A AOF sii 25 II 24 Auto power Off eeecccsssssssssssssssseseeseseeessnnmeeseeessnnnneeeeeees 25 B M MOVIE so a es 39 Multi Micro USB Terminal ocinnccinnccicnniinnnnnnnnnciaoss 52 N NEXT button sssrinin 10 Charo ritos 15 CHG Charge lamp cocino 15 COPY ara ea a a e 50 D DATE nE A ES 27 Date amp Time SetIO8 cocos 27 Daylight Saving Time Summer Time Setting A ee ees 41 PREV buttON ocios 10 R RBC Dutton cocina 39 REC HOLD swith coccion 39 REC access lamp coccion 39 Recordable time Of Movies oo 61 REIR n E E E 21 A stteee astenceaacacieahainn aeiandesateae 21 A R N 32 FORMT dai ld 32 H HDMI OUT jack cion 41 Identifying parts coccion 12 Interval photo recording ccoo 23 Interval photo recording MOE 39 INTV E io 39 L LAPS Bein ee enen aa aar 23 Live View Remote ccccsssssssssssssss
16. with the camera in the Waterproof Case recorded images appear less clear than those of normal recording This is not a malfunction When recording images with the camera in the Waterproof Case the angle of view becomes slightly narrower due to the lens e You can record audio while the camera is in the Waterproof Case but the sound level is reduced Thread a suitable cord through the attachment hole of the Waterproof Case then attach the cord to an item you intend to use with the camera Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL YyYoueas uoyelado y9ess sumes iT xapul 3468 Notes on use Do not throw the Waterproof Case into the water e Avoid using the Waterproof Case under the following situations in a very hot or humid place in water hotter than 40 C 104 F at temperatures lower than 10 C 14 F In these situations moisture condensation or water leakage may occur and damage the camera Do not leave the Waterproof Case under direct sunlight or in a very hot and humid place for a long period of time If you cannot avoid leaving the Waterproof Case under direct sunlight be sure to cover the Waterproof Case with a towel or other protection e When the camera overheats it may automatically turn off or recording may malfunction To use the camera again leave it in the cool place for a while to cool down e If sun oil is on the Waterproof Case be sure to wash it off thoroughly using
17. 3 You can use only type X battery with this camera Turn off the camera while charging the battery Do not apply force to the camera when you connect the camera to a computer This may cause damage to the camera or the computer When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC power source the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand built computers is not guaranteed Depending on the type of USB device used charging may not function properly Operation with all computers is not assured If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period charge the camera once every 6 to 12 months to maintain battery performance How to charge from a wall outlet wall socket By using the USB charger AC UD20 sold separately the battery pack can be charged from a wall outlet wall socket To connect to the charger use the micro USB cable supplied Continued U9 U09 jo a1qe L j Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes xapul 1568 Q How long does it take to charge the camera Charging time Battery pack Via a computer Via AC UD20 sold separately NP BX1 supplied Approx 245 min Approx 175 min Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charg
18. Baseline compliant Movies MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MP4 Audio MPEG AAC Recording media Memory Stick Micro Mark2 media microSD card Class4 or faster Minimum illumination 6 1x lux SteadyShot set to OFF Input and Output connectors HDMI OUT jack HDMI micro connector Multi Micro USB Terminal micro B USB2 0 Hi Speed mass storage Supports Micro USB compatible devices USB connection is only for output For customers in Europe Power general Power requirements Rechargeable battery pack 3 6 V NP BX1 supplied Multi Micro USB Terminal 5 0 V USB charging Multi Micro USB Terminal DC 5 0 V 500 mA 800 mA Charging time Via a computer NP BX1 supplied Approx 245 min Via a AC UD20 sold separately NP BX1 supplied Approx 175 min Power consumption 1 8 W when the movie image size is 1920x1080 30p Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 24 5 mm x 47 0 mm x 82 0 mm 31 32 inches x 1 7 8 inches x 3 1 4 in W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 58 g 2 oz camera only Mass when shooting Approx 83 g 2 9 oz including NP BX1 supplied Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 supplied Maximum output voltage DC 4 2 V Output voltage DC 3 6 V Capacity 4 5 Wh 1 240 mAh Type Li ion Wireless LAN Corresponding standard IEEE 802 11 b g n F
19. SLOW are not available When the camera is set to the movie mode the frame rate is not displayed On the Recording Mode setting screen the frame rate is not displayed When you change the NTSC PAL setting the camera will restart automatically e Recording media formatted or recorded in NTSC cannot be recorded or played in PAL and vice versa If FORMT appears on the display panel after switching the NTSC PAL setting go to the confirmation screen and select OK then format the current recording media or use another recording media page 32 U9 U09 jo 9jgeL YyYoueas uoyelado iil y9ess sumes Mi xapul 3068 Resetting the Settings seins display You can reset the settings to their defaults If you activate RESET images are not deleted 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display RESET Reset then press the ENTER button 3 Press the ENTER button to display SURE while OK is displayed then press the ENTER button again The camera automatically restarts when resetting is complete To cancel resetting press the NEXT button to select CANCL while SURE or OK is displayed then press the ENTER button U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado i y9ess sumes Mi xapul 3168 Format Seting NAT N gt display SET FORMI Formatting is the process of deleting
20. SONY Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR AS20 4 542 974 11 1 sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL y9ess y9ess MAPU sBumes uoneJado O 2014 Sony Corporation How to use this handbook Click on a button on the right to jump to the corresponding page This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view s E Digital HD Video Camera SB Recorder ER a Search for information by function 2 4H 2 Sp Handbook D S O 23 a Search for information by operation Os TO 3 gt NR E dd eas E Search for information in a listing of 7a Settings items O mao z OO g ue Search for information by keyword Do O D gt Marks and notations used in this handbook gt Nm ep o D yz Recording Mode 3 SO o You can set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 While VIDEO Recording Mode is displayed press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the Recording Mode then press the ENTER button gl Display Recorded image Resolution mezo peye l 5 i i The default setting is indicated by y gt q 30p 25p x la cri High resolution 1280x720 30p 25p Sheva Sik bike ae aao E e My Te Indicates cautions and limi
21. ack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the playback fast forward and fast rewind frequently Turn off the camera every time you do not shoot or playback on the camera Battery pack is wearing out when the shooting is in standby We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two times or three times the expected shooting time and making trial shots before taking the actual shots You may not be able to turn on the camera or the battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery pack is dirty In this case wipe any dust with a soft cloth lightly to clean the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant About the remaining battery charge If the battery pack runs out so fast although the remaining charge indicator is high fully charge the battery pack again Remaining charge indicator will be displayed correctly Note that it may not be displayed correctly in the following situations Using the camera for a long time in high temperature Leaving the camera with fully charged battery pack Using a heavily used battery pack How to store the battery pack e Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool dry place To maintain the battery pack s function fully charge the
22. all images in the memory card and restoring the memory card to its initial state To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display FORMT Format then press the ENTER button 3 Press the ENTER button to display SURE while OK is displayed then press the ENTER button again Formatting starts and DONE appears when formatting finishes To cancel formatting press the NEXT button to select CANCL while SURE or OK is displayed then press the ENTER button e Save important images before formatting Do not perform any of the following operations while formatting Press a button Eject the memory card Connect disconnect a cable Insert remove the battery pack U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado i y9ess sumes Mi xapul 32GB Using accessories Refer to the website of this camera for the latest information on accessories Waterproof Case SPK AS2 By inserting the camera in the Waterproof Case you can shoot movies in the rain or at a beach Case body Cord N lt Case cover attachment hole Attachment method HOLD lever REC button NEXT button PREV button Tripod screw hole Buckle lock 1 Slide the buckle lock in the direction of and hold it then hold the circled parts and swing out the buckle in the direction of 2 Open the case cover
23. atible via USB connection Before connecting make sure that the device is exFAT compatible If the camera is connected to a device that is not exFAT compatible a prompt to format the memory card may appear In this case do not format the memory card otherwise all its data will be lost exFAT is the file system used by microSDXC memory cards U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado il yoleas sumes i xapul 1868 Recording Mode Setting display SETUP z You can set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 While VIDEO Recording Mode is displayed press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the Recording Mode then press the ENTER button Display Recorded image Resolution maging Playback frame rate frame rate fal Highest resolution smooth i TAS ighest resolution smooth image S recorded at 2x frame rate 1920x1080 60p 50p 60p 50p 1080 gza Y hyg Highest resolution 1920x1080 30p 25p 30p 25p crit High resolution 1280x720 30p 25p A i W Slow motion image recorded at 2x 1280x720 60p ILLIA frame rate 30p op ory Super slow motion image recorded at 1280x720 120 SSLGM 4x frame rate p yr Standard resolution 640x480 30p 25p 30p 25p E777 RACK Returns t
24. cordable files is 40 000 in total including movie MP4 files U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado iil y9ess sumes xapul 2308 Airplane Mode Setting i gt display 5ETLF PLANE When you are in an airplane or another restricted place you can set the camera to disable all functions related to the wireless applications such as Wi Fi If you set the airplane mode to ON an airplane mark will be displayed on the display panel 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display PLANE Airplane Mode then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button draza Tas Select this when you are on board an airplane Y OF Select this for normal use BACK Returns to the PLANE menu sjuajuo9 Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado iil y9ess sumes Mi xapul 2408 Auto Power Off Setting display You can change the setting of the Auto Power Off function To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display A OFF Auto Power Off then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button ZZZ Turns the power off after about 10 seconds
25. de the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature after about 1 hour Notes on optional accessories e Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions Note on disposal transfer of the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on the camera or a computer you may not delete data from the memory card completely When you give the memory card to somebody it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer Also when you dispose of the memory card it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card U9 U09 jo a1qe L j Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes i xapul 668 Specifications Camera System Video signal NTSC color EIA standards HDTV 1080 60i 1080 60p specification PAL color CCIR standards HDTV 1080 50i 1080 50p specification Image device 7 77 mm 1 2 3 type Exmor R CMOS sensor Recording pixels 16 9 Interval photo recording mode Max 2 000 000 pixels equivalent Photo mode Max 11 900 000 pixels equivalent Gross Approx 16 800 000 pixels Effective movie 16 9 Approx 11 900 000 pixels Effective still 16 9 Approx 11 900 000 pixels Lens ZEISS Tessar Lens F2 8 f 2 5 mm 1 8 in When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 15 3 mm 5 8 in 16 9 Exposure control Automatic exposure File format Still images JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF
26. e Before recording release the lock e If you lock the camera while recording the recording state will be kept e If you lock the camera after you stop recording the stopped state will be kept Release the lock to change the setting ZZ eo op a 103 Display g TE PHOTO a REC button REC access lamp 0 lt REC HOLD switch el Movie mode 1 Turn on the power then press NEXT button to display MOVIE 2 Press the REC button to start shooting 3 Press the REC button again to stop shooting Photo mode 1 Turn on the power then press NEXT button to display PHOTO 2 Press the REC button to start shooting Interval photo recording mode After you start shooting the camera records still images at regular intervals until you stop shooting 1 Turn on the power then press NEXT button to display INTVL 2 Press the REC button to start shooting 3 Press the REC button again to stop shooting If the shooting mode is changed the mode set when the camera is turned off will be resumed when the camera is turned on the next time Continued sjuajuo9 Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado j y9ess sumes xapul 39GB Notes on long time recording e When you continue to shoot for a long time the temperature of the camera rises If the temperature reaches above a certain level shooting stops automatically Leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature in
27. e camera to that of other devices This may result in malfunction Some devices may not work properly Image and sound may not be output Use a micro HDMI cable sold separately with the HDMI logo It is recommended that you use an authorized cable with HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado iil y9ess sumes xapul 4168 To control a content being played back Viewing the previous next image Press the PREV NEXT button Fast rewind fast forward movies only Press and hold the PREV NEXT button Pause movies only Press the PREV and NEXT buttons simultaneously If you press and hold the PREV or NEXT button during pause slow rewind or slow forward can be performed Adjusting the volume movies only Press and hold the PREV and NEXT buttons simultaneously Starting a slideshow photos only Press the PREV and NEXT buttons simultaneously Ending playback Press the ENTER button E rn ld PREV button NEXT button U9 U09 jo a1qe L j Yeas uoyelado yoleas sumes i xapul 4268 Preparation for connecting to your smartphone Installing the PlayMemories Mobile software on your smartphone Install the PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone Update PlayMemories Mobile to the latest version if you have already installed it on your smartphone For the latest information and f
28. eadyShot will not be effective e SteadyShot is not available when the camera is set to the photo mode sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes iT xapul 2068 Fl i p Setting wa display 5ETLF gt You can record the image upside down This function is useful when the camera is attached upside down To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display FLIP Flip then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button ZA IN Flips the image vertically and swaps the left and right sound channels Y DEF Does not flip the image BACK Returns to the FLIP menu Y About the flip function When the Flip is set to ON FLIP is displayed on the setting information when the shooting mode is changed When using the camera in the normal position images are recorded upside down U9 U09 jo 9jgeL j Yeas uoyelado I yoleas sumes iT xapul 216GB Scene Setting display 5ETLF You can select suitable image quality according to the shooting scene To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display SCENE Scene then press the ENTER bu
29. emory card are referred to as memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Notes on playing back on other devices e The camera is compatible with MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile for HD high definition image quality recording Therefore you cannot play back images recorded with HD high definition image quality on the camera with the devices which are not compatible with the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 e Movies recorded using this camera may not play back normally on devices other than this camera Also movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on this camera On wireless network function e The wireless network function built into this camera has been confirmed to conform with Wi Fi specifications set forth by the Wi Fi Alliance WFA Depending on the region access to a wireless LAN may not be available may require a separate service charge or communications may be blocked or suffer from intermittent outages For details check your wireless LAN administrator and or service provider e Sony makes no guarantees whatsoever in the provision of a network service Sony bears absolutely no responsibility for damages that may arise from the use of a network service even in the case of claims made by a third party We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damage caused by unauthorized access to or unauthorized use of destinations loaded on the camera resulting from l
30. es Home software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways Visit the following URL to install the software www sony net pm Playback Importing images Display movies with tracking information and movement speed e Use the micro USB cable supplied when connecting the camera to your computer e Functions of PlayMemories Home that can be used differ for Windows and for Mac e For details on other applications visit the following URL Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac To check the computer environment For information about the computer environment for the software refer to the following website www sony net pcenv For how to use PlayMemories Home Refer to the help of PlayMemories Home sjuajuoo jo a1qeL y9ess uoneJado y9ess sBumes xapul 5168 Preparing a computer Installing the PlayMemories Home software 1 Turn on the computer Log on as an Administrator e Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software 2 Visit the following URL and download the software www sony net pm The AutoPlay wizard is displayed 3 Follow the instructions that appear on the computer screen to continue the installation When the i
31. es and regions where you can view images when V SYS is set to PAL Australia Austria Argentina Belgium Bulgaria Brazil China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France French Guiana Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Iran Iraq Italy Kuwait Malaysia Monaco Netherlands New Zealand Norway Paraguay Poland Portugal Romania Russia Singapore Slovakia Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey Ukraine United Kingdom Uruguay Vietnam etc World time difference Time zone Area setting Time zone Area setting differences differences GMT Lisbon London 10 00 Melbourne Sydney 01 00 Berlin Paris 11 00 Solomon Is 02 00 Helsinki Cairo Istanbul 12 00 Fiji Wellington Eniwetok 03 00 Nairobi Kwajalein 03 30 Tehran ee Samoa 04 00 Abu Dhabi Baku Moscow an Hawan 04 30 Kabul ZA Alaska 05 00 Karachi Islamabad 8 00 Los Angeles Tijuana 05 30 Kolkata New Delhi ge Deriver Arizona 06 00 Almaty Dhaka 6 00 Chicago Mexico City 06 30 Yangon 5 00 New York Bogota 07 00 Bangkok Jakarta 4 00 Santiago 08 00 Hong Kong Singapore oe StJohn s Beijing 3 00 Brasilia Montevideo 09 00 Seoul Tokyo 2 00 Fernando de Noronha 09 30 Adelaide Darwin 1 00 Azores Cape Verde Is U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes i xapul 6468 Precautions Do not use store the
32. h the camera try the following solutions O Check the items on pages 56 to 60 gt a Turn the power off and then on again Ma Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Continued sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL j Yeas uoyelado i y9ess sumes Mi xapul 55GB Battery pack and power Cannot turn on the camera e Attach a charged battery pack e Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly page 14 The power turns off suddenly Depending on the camera and battery temperature the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera In this case a message is displayed on the display panel before the power turns off e If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn the camera on again 2 4 e If you have selected OFF in the Auto Power Off function the power does not turn off automatically gt 2 DO Battery life is short BS e You are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location or the charging is insufficient This is not a malfunction If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period the efficiency of the battery will be improved E by repeatedly charging and discharging it O e When usable battery life becomes half the usual time even after charging the battery pack full
33. have a feature for superimposing dates on images Cannot play back images The folder file name has been changed on your computer e Connect a micro HDMI cable sold separately The image does not appear on the TV e Check whether the connection is correct page 41 Your computer does not recognize the camera e When the battery level is low charge the camera e Turn on the camera and connect to a computer Use the micro USB cable supplied e Disconnect the micro USB cable supplied from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device Cannot import images e Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection page 52 PlayMemories Home cannot be installed e Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home does not work correctly e Quit PlayMemories Home and restart your computer Cannot play back images on your computer e Consult the computer or software manufacturer lt takes too much time to transfer an image e Microwave ovens or Bluetooth enabled devices use the 2 4 GHz wavelength and could hinder the communication If such devices are in the vicinit
34. he circled part to unlock then slide it in the opposite direction of step 2 Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Mi Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes I xapul 3758 The Flat Adhesive Mount and Curved Adhesive Mount cannot be used again once they are detached from the location surface e When detaching peel off slowly If peeled off forcibly the surface on which the mount is fixed might be damaged e Before attaching check the surface of the item to be used If it is dirty or dust moisture or oily substances are attached adhesive strength may be impaired and the item could detach with slight impact e Use the appropriate Adhesive Mount flat or curved for the surface where the camera will be located If the mount is not suitable for the surface it may detach by slight impact Thread a suitable cord through the attachment hole of the Waterproof Case then attach the cord to an item you intend to use with the camera Before use confirm that the screw hole on the Attachment Buckle is not loose and the flat or curved Adhesive Mount is securely attached to the surface U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado il yoleas sumes i xapul 386GB raza Shooting About the lt REC HOLD switch The REC HOLD switch can prevent accidental operation Slide the REC HOLD switch in the direction of to lock To release the lock slide it in the opposite direction of 4
35. hot Oo 20 Flip Ree 21 SCONE coroococonconcononconconcoconconcononcononroncnronroncnconcanconos 22 Interval Photo Recording E T 23 Airplane MOE ioien essaia a ik 24 Auto Power Off e e s ssssessssssssssssssssosssessosssssssessese 25 Beep e tanta eee 26 Date amp Time Setting O 27 Daylight Saving Time Summer Time Setting 28 USB Power Supply RIO 29 Switching NTSC PAL oooorooncoconcnncnconcnnonconnanannononos 30 Resetting the Settings E E T 31 Format ss seceeeceecceceecceecenscencensesseenseesesssenseesesasenseeee 32 Using ACCessorles ooroorccnccnncconcnnconccnncnnccnconcconaono 33 658 U9 U09 jo 9jgeL yoJees uoyelado y9ess sumes f i I xapul Shooting Viewing Shooting E a a a 39 Viewing images on a TV eeeeessssssssssssssssssseseesssssses 41 Wireless Network Wi Fi Preparation for connecting to your smartphone EEPE A E dan 43 Connecting to your smartphone EEEE EAS 44 Connecting with the Live View Remote 47 Wi Fi Remote Control roororronccncncnccnnananinananoncnos 49 Copy cid 50 Computer Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer E saneee eG T 51 Preparing a computer stas 52 Starting the PlayMemories Home software 54 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting O 55 Warning indicators and Messages oseese 59 Others Recordable time oooooorcoocccnconncnnconacononnconccononnnono 61 Battery pack T A A A A A E 63 Using the camera abroad
36. hrough the micro USB cable BACK Returns to the USBPw menu e If you change the setting while the micro USB cable is connected disconnect the cable then reconnect Power may not be supplied properly from a USB device with a power supply capacity of less than 1 5 A How to supply power from a wall outlet wall socket Use the USB charger AC UD20 sold separately To connect to the charger use the micro USB cable supplied U9 U09 Jo a1qeL j Yeas uoyelado iil yoieas sumes xapul 29GB Switching NTSC PAL fm 1 555 display You can select NTSC PAL depending on the TV system of the country or region where you use this camera To make the setting select SETUP first 1 2 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button Press the NEXT button to display V SYS Video System then press the ENTER button Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button Press the NEXT button then press the ENTER button while OK is displayed on the display panel To cancel the NTSC PAL setting press the NEXT button while OK is displayed select CANCL then press the ENTER button Sp Tor When the TV system is NTSC E7771 cory When the TV system is PAL JACH Returns to the V SYS menu When you select PAL the camera behaves as follows SLOW and S
37. humid place or together with naphthalene or camphor as these conditions might damage the Waterproof Case Continued U9 U09 jo a1qe L j Yeas uoyelado yoleas sumes i xapul 3668 Adhesive Mount VCT AM1 The Adhesive Mount is used for fixing the Waterproof Case to an item you intend to use The Adhesive Mount is a general term for the Attachment Buckle Flat Adhesive Mount and Curved Adhesive Mount Insert the camera in the Waterproof Case before attaching Attachment Buckle Flat Adhesive Mount Curved Adhesive Mount Tripod screw Positioning pin 1 Align the tripod screw hole in the bottom of the Waterproof Case with the tripod screw hole of the Attachment Buckle and fix firmly with the tripod screw e Confirm that the assembly is fixed securely Attachment method 2 Attach the Attachment Buckle with the Waterproof Case set in step 1 to the Flat Adhesive Mount or Curved Adhesive Mount by sliding it until it clicks into place 3 In an environment at room temperature 20 C 68 F or above completely remove dust moisture and oily substances from the surface where the Adhesive Mount is to be attached 4 Peel off the release paper on the back and fix the Adhesive Mount in the desired location Adhesive power reaches its maximum strength 24 hours after the Adhesive Mount is attached to the desired location OTo attach to or detach from the Attachment Buckle Press and hold t
38. ia Memory Stick Micro media microSD memory card microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card Class 4 or faster microSD card Operation with all memory cards is not assured Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL YyYoueas uoyelado y9ess sumes iT xapul 1768 In order to stabilize memory card operation it is recommended that you format the memory card when you use it with the camera for the first time page 32 All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting and cannot be recovered Save important data on the memory card on other media such as a computer before formatting the memory card If you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong direction the memory card the memory card slot or image data may be damaged Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot Otherwise a malfunction may result When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping Guaranteed operating temperature of the camera is between 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F However depending on the types of memory cards guaranteed operating temperature varies For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the memory card Images recorded in a microSDXC memory card cannot be transferred or played back on a computer or AV device that is not exFAT comp
39. ing may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions Rapid charging is possible by using the USB charger AC UD20 sold separately To connect to the charger use the micro USB cable supplied Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the display panel High da dza dl 4 low gt The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances e It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado il yoleas sumes i xapul 1658 Inserting a memory card 1 Slide the Battery pack memory card cover in the direction of the arrow then open the cover Po Insert the memory card until it clicks microSD card Insert in the direction of A Memory Stick Micro M2 media Insert in the direction of B e When WAIT appears on the display panel wait until the message disappears Insert a memory card squarely in the correct orientation otherwise the camera will not recognize it 3 Close the cover To eject the memory card Open the cover then lightly push the memory card once microSD card Mark2 media what types of memory cards you can use with this camera Types of memory cards SD Speed Class Phrase in this book Memory Stick Micro Mark2 y med
40. ith the Live View Remote With the Live View Remote RM LVR1 sold separately you can operate the camera such as checking the field angle or starting stopping recording on the Live View Remote screen while the camera is placed on your head or at a distant place You can connect and operate multiple cameras to the Live View Remote Notes Update the Live View Remote to the latest firmware version before using For details visit the website 2 4 below gt 2 www sony net SonyInfo Support D o o Connecting the Live View Remote to the camera o f NE 1 Turn on the power of the Live View Remote For details on operation refer to the operating guide of the Live View Remote 2 Select SETUP Wi Fi ON on the camera page 49 oS 3 Select the SSID of the camera on the Live View Remote S Si 4 When ACPT is displayed on the display panel of the camera press the 7O ENTER button of the camera Connecting the Live View Remote to two or more ne cameras E 2 se You can connect a maximum of five cameras to the Live View Remote and operate all cameras 20 simultaneously This is useful when shooting from multiple angles gt S e x lt P 1 Turn on the power of the Live View Remote For details on operation refer to the operating guide of the Live View Remote 2 Select SETUP Wi Fi MULTI and select the setting on the camera Select NEW when connecting the camera to
41. ker attached to the Operating Guide First time only bowed fy fel gt gt eiel BOBODO eu Continued sjuajuo9 Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado iil yoleas sumes xapul 4468 iPhone iPad 1 Select Settings on the smartphone then select Wi Fi and the SSID of the camera 2 Input the password as printed on the sticker attached to the Operating Guide First time only 3 Confirm the connection to the SSID as printed on the sticker attached to the Operating Guide 4 Return to the home screen and start PlayMemories Mobile sjuajuo9 Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes xapul 4568 Continued Sample smartphone screen display Features of the Wi Fi remote control function e To check the field of view before and while recording e To monitor images while recording Various settings f7 e SHARE e VMODE e STEDY l acam Start stop recording Shooting mode settings HH move T o PHOTO INTVL e You cannot connect a smartphone to two or more cameras at the same time e Depending on local electrical interference or the smartphone s capabilities the live view images may not be displayed smoothly sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado i y9ess sumes iT xapul 4608 Connecting w
42. lukewarm water If the Waterproof Case is left with sun oil on its body the surface of the Waterproof Case may become discolored or damaged such as cracks on the surface Water leakage If water happens to leak in stop exposing the Waterproof Case to water immediately e Ifthe camera gets wet take it to the nearest Sony dealer immediately Repair costs must be borne by the customer In the unlikely event that a malfunction of the Waterproof Case causes damage due to water leakage Sony does not guarantee against damages to the equipment contained in it camera battery pack etc and the recorded contents nor expenses entailed in the photography O ring The Waterproof Case uses an O ring to maintain its water resistance O ring maintenance is very important Failure to do O ring maintenance according to the instructions may lead to water leaks and cause the Waterproof Case to sink Inspect the O ring e Carefully check that there is any dirt sand hair dust salt threads etc on the O ring If found be sure to wipe off with a soft cloth Lightly run your fingertip around the O ring to check for any invisible dirt e Be careful not to leave any cloth fibers on the O ring after wiping it e Check the O ring for cracks skewing distortion fine splitting scratches embedded sand etc Replace the O ring if you find any of these e Inspect the O ring contact surface on the case body in the same way How to check for water
43. n Time GMT Refer also to World time difference page 64 U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado i y9ess sumes xapul 2768 Daylight Saving Time Summer Time Setting You can set the camera s clock to the Daylight Saving Time To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display DST Daylight Saving Time then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button rns Sets the Daylight Saving Time Y DEF Does not set the Daylight Saving Time JACH Returns to the DST menu sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL j Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes iT xapul 2808 USB Power Supply sems display 5ETLF When connecting the camera to a computer or USB device with the micro USB cable supplied the camera can be set so the connected device supplies power to it To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display USBPw USB Power then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button ZA Y N Supplies power from a connected device through the micro USB cable GEE Does not supply power from a connected device t
44. nstallation completes PlayMemories Home starts up If the PlayMemories Home software is already installed on your computer connect the camera to the computer and register the camera with the PlayMemories Home software Functions that can be used with this camera will then be available To Multi MicroUSB_ To USB jack Terminal If the PMB Picture Motion Browser software is installed on your computer it will be overwritten by the PlayMemories Home software For details on PlayMemories Home select PlayMemories Home Help Guide on the software or visit the PlayMemories Home support page http www sony co jp pmh se You can play movies recorded with the camera on the screen of the computer when the camera is connected to a computer which has PlayMemories Home installed Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL j Yeas uoyelado iil y9ess sumes Mi xapul 52GB To delete the USB connection Windows7 Windows8 1 Click on the task tray 2 Click the disconnect icon in Customize 3 Click the device to remove Disconnect icon Windows Vista Perform the procedure from step 1 to 3 below before e Disconnecting the micro USB cable supplied Turning off the camera 1 Double click the disconnect icon on the task tray 2 Click USB Mass Storage Device gt Stop 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click
45. o the VIDEO menu e Continuous movie shooting time is approximately 13 hours In SLOW mode it is approximately 6 5 hours In SSLOW mode it is approximately 3 hours If you select SSLOW SteadyShot will not be effective even if SteadyShot is set to ON e Audio is not recorded during shooting in the following situation SSLOW 720 120p SLOW 720 60p is set e When the Recording Mode is set to VGA the angle of view becomes narrower compared to other Recording Modes e Frame rate depends on the NTSC PAL setting page 30 e If the NTSC PAL setting is switched to PAL the frame rate will not be displayed U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes xapul 1968 SteadyShot Seting display SETUP You can activate the camera shake reduction when shooting To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display STEDY SteadyShot then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button 4 IN Uses SteadyShot Field angle 120 JEF Does not use SteadyShot Field angle 170 HACK Returns to the STEDY menu The field angle is 120 at the default setting For a wider field angle set STEDY to OFF When the Recording Mode is set to SSLOW St
46. of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc in the United States and other countries e Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries e Adobe the Adobe logo and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries e microSDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc e Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc e Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance 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 TM or marks are not used in all cases in this manual 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 camera This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions
47. oisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera page 65 Do not shake or strike the camera It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images Furthermore a memory card may become unusable or image data may be damaged e When connecting the camera to another device with a cable be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camera Playback of movies other than those shot edited or composed on this camera is not guaranteed e When you switch between NTSC PAL the setting values that can be selected in the Recording Mode change accordingly Settings values for both NTSC and PAL are shown in this manual On camera s temperature The camera may get warm due to continuous use but it is not a malfunction On the overheat protection Depending on the camera and battery temperature you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera A message will be displayed on the display panel before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies Notes on the battery pack e Charge the battery pack before using for the first time You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged In addition even if the battery pack is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as
48. oss or theft About the security on using Wireless LAN products It is important to set security when using the wireless network function Sony makes no guarantees and is not responsible for any damage resulting from having inadequate security or using the wireless network function ZEISS lens The camera is equipped with a ZEISS lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany 4GB U9 U09 jo 9jgeL yoJees uoyelado y9ess sumes j il i xapul How to enjoy the camera Enjoy more using the accessories Handlebar Mount amp Waterproof Case Handheld Grip with LCD Screen HGB U9 U09 jo 9jgel yoreas uoneJado y9ess sBumes xapul Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this NANAdDOOK s eseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeseneees 2 Notes on using the Camera o ooroorncnccnnconccnncanacanonaso 3 How to enjoy the Camera ooororconccnccnncnononccanccnnanaoo 5 Operation S ancen ieena 9 Settings SEA EEEE EENE EREE 10 Identifying PANES ceroocccccnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnennnnnnnoos 12 Getting started Checking the bundled items o ororrorconcnccncnncnna 13 Inserting the battery pack EE E T 14 Inserting a memory COI EEEE 17 Recording Moda aeea EERE EATER EA 19 SteadyS
49. requency 2 4GHz Supported security protocols WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Accessories Waterproof Case SPK AS2 Dimensions Approx 35 5 mm x 62 0 mm x 96 0 mm 1 7 16 in x 2 1 2 in x 3 7 8 in W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 55 g 1 9 oz Pressure resistance Shooting underwater at a depth of 5 m 16 feet for 30 continuous minutes is possible When the camera is inserted Adhesive Mount VCT AM1 Attachment Buckle Dimensions Approx 43 5 mm x 14 0 mm x 58 5 mm 1 3 4 in x 9 16 in x 2 3 8 in W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 15 g 0 5 0z Flat Adhesive Mount Dimensions Approx 50 0 mm x 12 5 mm x 58 5 mm 2 in x 1 2 in x 2 3 8 in W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 14 g 0 5 oz Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL j Yeas uoyelado i y9ess sumes iT xapul 6758 Curved Adhesive Mount Dimensions Approx 50 0 mm x 16 0 mm x 58 5 mm 2 in x 21 32 in x 2 3 8 in W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 16 g 0 6 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice U9 U09 jo 9jgeL j Yeas uoyelado yoleas sumes i xapul 686B Trademarks The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e Microsoft Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks
50. res The recording and playback time may be shorter depending on the recording conditions indicates the recording time when the Wi Fi remote control function is set to OFF Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack Approximate time when images are played back on a TV connected with a micro HDMI cable sold separately Units minutes Battery pack Playing time Image quality HQ VGA NP BX1 supplied 205 210 Estimated recording time of movies MP4AVC 2ch Average Units minutes Recording 8GB 16GB 32GB Mode PS 35 80 160 HQ 60 125 250 SSLOW 40 80 165 SLOW 80 165 330 STD 160 325 650 VGA 295 600 1205 In the SLOW SSLOW setting the above figure indicates the recordable time when shooting and differs from actual playback time e When using a Sony memory card Continued U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes 1 xapul 61 GB The recordable time may vary depending on the recording conditions subjects and the Recording Mode page 19 e Continuous movie shooting time is approximately 13 hours In SLOW mode it is approximately 6 5 hours In SSLOW mode it is approximately 3 hours Estimated number of recordable photos unit image 8GB 16GB 32GB 2M Interval photo 10500 21000 40000 recording 16 9 12M Still images 1300 2650 5300
51. side the camera to decrease to a safe level Under high ambient temperatures the temperature of the camera rises quickly e When the temperature of the camera rises the image quality may deteriorate It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot The surface of the camera may get hot This is not a malfunction sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL j yoJeas uoryelado y9Jess sbumes i xapul 4008 Viewing images on a TV Display PLAY o Connect the camera to a TV which has an HDMI terminal using a micro HDMI cable sold separately Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV 2 Open the connector cover and connect the camera to the TV with the micro HDMI cable sold separately HDMI jack 1 To HDMI jack Micro HDMI cable sold separately To HDMI OUT jack 3 Set the input of the TV to HDMI input 4 Press the NEXT button on the camera to turn on 5 Press the NEXT button to display PLAY then press the ENTER button 6 Press the NEXT button to display MP4 or PHOTO then press the ENTER button Select MP4 to play back movies or PHOTO to view photos Press the ENTER button again to stop playback Connect the micro HDMI jack of the micro HDMI cable sold separately to the HDMI OUT jack of the camera Do not connect the output terminal of th
52. ssssssssennmnnees 47 Settings cocinan ocn 10 Shooting MOVIES ciniianon iaa mts 39 Stl TMA SE ccs sststioiactentuniunvianinniorinaias 39 Smartphone 43 44 SteadyShot a esccssssssseeesscsesssssseseseesenseesessesnseneseees 20 SED Y iii a 20 Switching NTSC PAL 30 T Troubleshooting ccoo 55 U Us Bitar Galan alae 15 USB power supply cocccooccccccccococaninanonicacananoannnncnnanaoinconacnas 29 TSB Pw cssesscetscesssitiessteioasceiactssbchctattsesssheasiasnessclecapusetsenscssnste 29 Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado f y9ess sumes 70 U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado i y9Jess sBunes xapul 7168
53. sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time On operating temperatures The camera is designed for use in temperatures between 10 C and 40 C 14 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you bring the camera from a cold place into a warm place or vice versa or when you use the camera in a humid place as shown below When you bring the camera from a ski slope into a warm place When you bring the camera from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside When you use the camera after a squall or a shower When you use the camera in a hot and humid place Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado i y9ess sumes Mi xapul 6568 How to avoid moisture condensation When you bring the camera from a cold place into a warm place put the camera in a plastic bag and seal it tightly Remove the bag when the air temperature insi
54. t battery pack is detected when the camera is powered on e Battery pack deterioration is detected FULL e Remaining capacity of the memory card is insufficient for recording MAX The maximum number of files that can be recorded has been reached MEDIA The memory card is not inserted properly The memory card is damaged The memory card format is incompatible with this camera NoCRD e There is no memory card inserted NoDSP e The camera is not connected to a TV when playback is started Continued U9 U09 jo a1qe L Yeas uoyelado iil y9ess sumes xapul 59GB PLANE When the airplane mode is set to ON Wi Fi cannot be used page 24 U9 U09 jo 9jgeL j Yeas uoyelado yoleas sumes iT xapul 6068 Recordable time Estimated duration of recording and playback for each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack Units minutes Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time Image quality HQ VGA HQ VGA NP BX1 supplied 130 150 170 210 65 90 85 125 Times measured when using the camera at 25 C 77 F It is recommended that you use the camera from 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use the camera in low temperatu
55. tations relevant FSi i ieing 5d aval ws caer Waen yon setts og fe FON thease ahs ie time and region automatically during to the correct operation of the camera Ssetting the region You can set the clock to the local time of a country you visit by selecting the region Regions are defined by time difference from Greenwich Mean Time GMT Refer also to World time difference page 66 ole Q Indicates information that is useful to know 2GB Notes on using the camera About the displayed language The display panel displays only English Other languages are not available Notes on recording playback and connection e Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly e To play back images connect the camera to another device with a micro HDMI cable sold separately The camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Read Precautions page 65 before operating the camera e Avoid exposing the camera to water If water enters inside the camera a malfunction may occur In some cases the camera cannot be repaired Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light It may cause malfunctions e Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation Otherwise the camera may not properly record or play back images e Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If m
56. the Live View Remote for the first time and select CRRNT when connecting for the second time and thereafter page 49 4758 Continued 3 When AWAIT is displayed on the display panel of the camera register the camera on the Live View Remote When connecting completes DONE is displayed on the display panel of the camera Connect each camera by performing steps 2 and 3 e You cannot copy images recorded in the camera to the Live View Remote The WPS method is used for connecting the Live View Remote to multiple cameras If there is another device using the WPS method in the vicinity of the cameras the registration may fail If the registration fails reconnect by performing each step again A SY by s 8 To display the Wi Fi menu easily 38 Do Press the PREV and NEXT button simultaneously when the camera Ze is in the shooting mode This is useful when you operate multiple 1 cameras o a x 8 CP EP SN a 5 O PREV button OS NEXT button y D Ge 0 gt DUR E gt a de How to enjoy images recorded in multiple cameras You can perform the multi view editing which displays movies recorded in multiple cameras on one screen by using PlayMemories Home p p D nD O Notes The camera should only be connected to a smartphone or a Live View Remote via Wi Fi and not other _ Wi Fi access points If you choose to connect the camera to other Wi Fi access points
57. then press the ENTER button To return to the SETUP menu select BACK and press the ENTER button sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL j Yeas uoyelado yoleas sumes i xapul 1168 Identifying parts 1 REC access lamp REC Movie Photo button ENTER Menu execute button 3 lt REC HOLD switch 4 Display panel 5 Speaker 6 PREV button NEXT button Microphones 9 Lens Connector cover 11 Mic jack 12 Expansion connector 13 CHG Charge lamp HDMI OUT jack 15 Multi Micro USB Terminal Battery pack memory card cover Memory card insertion slot Battery ejection lever Battery insertion slot 1 Used to prevent accidental operation Slide in the direction of lt to lock the REC button Slide in the opposite direction to release 2 When an external microphone sold separately is connected audio cannot be recorded through the built in microphone 3 Used to connect accessories 4 Supports Micro USB compatible devices U9 U09 jo 9jgeL Yeas uoyelado y9ess sumes i xapul 12GB Checking the bundled items Make sure that you have following bundled items The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of that item bundled e Camera 1 e Micro USB cable 1 e Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 1 amp
58. tton 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button Y NOM Shoots images in the standard quality WATER Shoots images in an image quality suitable for underwater shooting BACK Returns to the SCENE menu sjuajuoo Jo a1qeL Yeas uoyelado il y9ess sumes Mi xapul 22GB display SETUP Interval Photo on Ea Be a LAPIE Recording You can set the interval period of the interval photo recording To make the setting select SETUP first 1 Press the NEXT button to display SETUP then press the ENTER button 2 Press the NEXT button to display LAPSE Interval then press the ENTER button 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting then press the ENTER button Y gany Continues to record photos at about 5 second intervals E7771 BROS Continues to record photos at about 10 second intervals E Continues to record photos at about 30 second intervals Fe Pas Continues to record photos at about 60 second intervals RACK Returns to the LAPSE menu The first photo is recorded immediately after recording is started without waiting for the completion of the set interval From the second photo photos will be recorded at the set intervals e If it is not possible to record photos at the set intervals the recording will be delayed The maximum number of re
59. unctional detail of PlayMemories Mobile refer to the following website http www sony net pmm Android OS Search for PlayMemories Mobile on Google Play then install it gt Coogle pl Pa Memories s gt Q PlayMemories OS O AppStore gt Q PlayMemories The Wi Fi function described here is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets Preparing the ID password e Have ready the sticker attached to the Operating Guide on which the ID password is printed Y If the password is lost Connect the camera to a computer with the micro USB cable supplied Turn on the power Display Computer gt PMHOME INFO WIFI_INF TXT on your computer then check the user ID and password U9 U09 jo 9jgqel j y9ess uoneJado xapul 4308 Connecting to your Setting smartphone Ezz ZA F771 1080 sopt AANA TE pas NTF TITI MIILI LIve o PILI L es ww Perform preparation for connecting to your smartphone before connecting page 43 1 Select SETUP Wi Fi ON on the camera page 49 2 Confirm that the camera is in the shooting mode page 39 MOVIE Movie mode PHOTO Photo mode INTVL Interval photo recording mode Android 1 Start PlayMemories Mobile 2 Select the SSID as printed on the sticker attached to the Operating Guide 3 Input the password as printed on the stic
60. y move the camera away from those devices or shut those devices down Continued U9 U09 jo 9jgeL j Yeas uoyelado iil y9ess sumes i xapul 5758 The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time e This is not a malfunction The date or time is incorrect Set the date and time again page 27 sjuajuoo jo a1qeL youees uoneJado xapul 58GB Warning indicators and messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions o The battery level is low Charge the battery pack immediately ERROR Turn the power off and then on again HEAT The camera temperature has risen The power may turn off automatically or you may be unable to record images Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down e If you record images for an extended period the camera temperature rises In this case stop recording images NolMG e The memory card does not contain playable images LowPw There is no remaining battery charge BATT e Battery charge is insufficient for operation The battery pack is delivering current exceeding the maximum discharge current beyond which proper operation of the camera cannot be assured when an external microphone etc is connected A differen
61. y the OO battery pack may need to be replaced Consult your nearest Sony dealer S D Ge 0 Cannot charge the camera gt Turn off the camera and make the USB connection e Disconnect the micro USB cable supplied and then reconnect it SS Use the micro USB cable supplied e Charge the battery pack in an ambient temperature of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F nn e Turn on the computer and connect the camera Do Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status S e Connect the camera directly to a computer using the micro USB cable supplied 5Q e Connect the camera to a computer with the operating system that is supported by the camera The remaining charge indicator is incorrect This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge Fully discharge the battery pack once then charge it to correct the indication o e Fully charge the battery pack again If the problem persists the battery pack is worn out Replace the D battery pack with a new one AA Memory card Operations using the memory card cannot be performed e If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again on the camera page 32 Shooting images Cannot record images e Check the free capacity of the memory card 5668 Continued Cannot insert dates on images The camera does not

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