Sony HDR-AZ1 manual

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  • Page 1

    Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR - AZ1/RM - LVR2V How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts Identifying Parts of the Camera [1] Identifying Parts of the Remote Control [2] Display Camera Display [3] Live - View Remote Display (Single Connection) [4] Live - View Remote Display (Multi Connection) [5] Getting Started Checking the Bundled Items [...]

  • Page 2

    Inserting/Ejecting a Memory Card to/from the Camera [10] Memory Cards Usable with the Camera [11] Turning On/Off the Power of the Camera [12] Preparing the Live - View Remote Charging the Live - View Remote [13] Attaching the Belt to the Live - View Remote [14] Turning On/Off the Power of the Live - View Remote [15] Changing the Date & Time Set[...]

  • Page 3

    Using the Adhesive Mount [31] Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images REC HOLD (Lock) Switch [32] Button Hold Function of the Live - View Remote [33] Switching the Shooting Mode [34] Movie Mode [35] Photo Mode [36] Interval Photo Recording Mode [37] Recording for an Extended Time [38] Changing the Settings of the Live -View Remote List of Setting [...]

  • Page 4

    Self - Timer [50] Interval Photo Settings Flip (Interval Photo Recording) [51] Scene (Interval Photo Recording) [52] Time Lapse [53] Connecting Devices Settings Time Code/User Bit Setting [54] IR- Remote Controller [55] Switching NTSC/PAL [56] Auto Power Off [57] Beep [58] Format [59] Remote Control Settings Screen Rotation [60] Monitor Brightness [...]

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    Switching the Connection Mode of the Camera [70] Switching the LCD Screen of the Live - View Remote [71] Deleting Deleting [72] Live Streaming of Movies Live Streaming with the Camera (Live Connection) Live Streaming [73] Preparing for Live Streaming [74] Performing for Live Streaming [75] Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Useful Functions of Actio[...]

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    Recordable Time, the Recordable Number of Photos for a Memory Card Estimated Continuous Movie Recordable Time [84] Estimated Recordable Number of Photos [85] Notes on Using Notes on Handling of the Camera and the Live - View Remote [86] On Moisture Condensation [87] Care and Storage [88] Notes on Optional Accessories [89] Notes on Disposal/Transfer[...]

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    Trademarks Trademarks [108] Notes on the Licences On GNU GPL/LGPL Applied Software [109] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem ? [110] Battery Pack and Power of the Camera Cannot Turn On the Camera [111] The Power of the Camera Turns Off Suddenly [112] Battery Life of the Camera Is Short [113] Cannot Charg[...]

  • Page 8

    Cannot Play Back Images [119] Computers Your Computer Does Not Recognize the Camera [120] Cannot Import Images [121] Cannot Install Action Cam Movie Creator [122] Action Cam Movie Creator Does Not Work Correctly [123] Cannot Play Back Images on Your Computer [124] Wi - Fi It Takes Too Much Time to Transfer an Image [125] Others The Lens Gets Fogged[...]

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    Live - View Remote The Power of the Live - View Remote Turns Off Suddenly [138] Cannot Connect the Live - View Remote and the Camera via Wi - Fi [139] Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live - View Remote 01- 01/02 - 02 [140] 01- 02 [141] 01- 03/01 - 04 [142] 03- 01/03 - 02 [143] 02- 01 [144] 04- 03 [145] 05- 01 [146] 05- 02 [14[...]

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    1 . POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp 2 . REC HOLD switch 3 . REC (Movie/Photo) button 4 . REC lamp (red)/LIVE lamp (blue) Light up (red): During recording Blink (red): Error occurs Light up (blue): During live streaming Blink slowly (blue): During live streaming (There is an audience) 5 . Lens 6 . Microphones 7 . Tripod adaptor attachment hole 8 . (N Mark) [...]

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    16 . RESET button 17 . Memory card insertion slot 18 . Memory card cover 19 . REC/Access lamp 20 . Battery cover lock lever 21 . Battery ejection sheet 22 . Battery storage area 23 . Battery pack cover 24 . SSID label [2] How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts Identifying Parts of the Remote Control 1 . MENU button 2 . DISP button 3 . GPS ant[...]

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    10 . RESET (Reset) button 11 . Multi/Micro USB Terminal 12 . Lock lever 13 . Connector cover (USB) 14 . ON/OFF button 15 . Loop for a belt [3] How to Use Read This First Display Camera Display The following describes the icons displayed on the display panel of the camera. 1 . Battery level indicator The further right the indicator goes to, the lowe[...]

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    3 . Wi - Fi settings indicator When Wi - Fi is set to the single connection When Wi - Fi is set to the multi connection When Wi - Fi is set to the live connection When Wi - Fi is set to OFF [4] How to Use Read This First Display Live- View Remote Display (Single Connection) The following describes the icons displayed on the LCD screen of the remote[...]

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    The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is. 4 Clock display Live - View display 5 Shooting mode display 6 Battery level indicator 7 Memory card warning indicator/ Rising temperature icon When is indicated, stop recording the movie. If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with t[...]

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    The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is. [6] How to Use Getting Started Checking the Bundled Items Checking the Bundled Items Make sure that you have the following bundled items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each item bundled. Camera (1) Micro USB cable (1) Live - View Remote (RM - LVR2V) (1) R[...]

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    Attachment Buckle (1) Flat Adhesive Mount (1) Curved Adhesive Mount (1) Tripod Adaptor (1) Set of printed documentation [7] How to Use Getting Started Preparing to Use Preparing to Use The flow of what needs to be prepared in advance is summarized. Check each item for further details. The camera Inserting the battery pack of the camera Insert the b[...]

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    Charging the battery pack of the camera Check the power of the camera is off and connect the micro USB cable (supplied) to a computer that is turned on. Inserting a memory card into the camera Insert the memory card into the camera, confirming that the card is correctly oriented. Turning on the power of the camera Press the ON/OFF button of the cam[...]

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    Setting the camera using the Live - View Remote [8] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Camera Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack of the Camera Insert/remove the battery pack to/from the camera. Inserting the battery pack 1 . Open the cover Slide the lock lever to the OPEN side. Open the cover from . 2 . Insert the battery pack There are chan[...]

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    Double check that the battery ejection sheet is not pinched in the cover or sticking out of the cover. If any foreign matter such as sand gets inside the cover, the sealing gasket may be scratched, and may result in water entering the inside of the camera. 4 . Remove the battery pack Open the battery cover and pull out the battery ejection sheet to[...]

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    The battery is charged (full charge) when the POWER/CHG (Power) lamp is turned on. The charging time *1 of the battery pack NP - BY1 (supplied) is as follows. Charging via a computer: Approx. 2 h 25 min. Charging via AC - UD10 *2 (sold separately): Approx. 2 h 05 min. *1 Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°[...]

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    The following describes how to insert/eject a memory card. 1 . Insert the memory card until it clicks microSD card: Insert in the direction of the printed side . Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark2) media: Insert in the direction of the terminal side . 1 microSD card/microSDHC card/microSDXC card 2 Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark2) media Insert the memory car[...]

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    Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored. Be sure to back up any important data to a computer or other storage location. 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 c[...]

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    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. [12] How to Use Getting Starte[...]

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    The CHG (Charge) lamp goes out when charging is completed. The charging time *1 of the battery pack on the remote control is as follows. Via a computer: Approx. 4 h 05 min. Via an AC - UD10 *2 : Approx. 2 h 55 min. *1 Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer under certain circ[...]

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    [14] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Live - View Remote Attaching the Belt to the Live - View Remote Attach the belt to the remote control. 1 . Place the remote control on the base plate and thread the belt through the belt loop of the remote control and the base plate as illustrated in , and then attach it as illustrated in . You can adju[...]

  • Page 26

    When placing the remote control on your right wrist, set the screen rotation in the remote control settings to ON. When using the remote control attached to your arm, always attach the supplied base plate and belt correctly. Be careful not to drop the remote control when unfastening the belt. [15] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Live - Vie[...]

  • Page 27

    complete. 1 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired item, then press the REC/ENTER button The following items will be displayed in order on the LCD screen of the remote control. GMT+0.0: Area setting : Saving time (Summer time) setting Y- M - D/M - D - Y/M(Eng) - D - Y/D- M - Y: Date and time format Y- M - D[...]

  • Page 28

    Checking the Connection Mode of the Camera You can check the connection mode of the camera before connecting the remote control and the camera through Wi - Fi. You can switch the Wi - Fi setting of the camera that is to be connected to the Live - View Remote by pressing the Wi - Fi button of the camera. Check the connection mode of the camera is se[...]

  • Page 29

    [20] How to Use Getting Started Connecting the Live - View Remote to the Camera (Single Connection) Connecting the Live - View Remote to One Camera You can easily operate all the functions of the camera by connecting one camera to the remote control through Wi - Fi. 1 . Turn on the power of the camera 2 . Press the Wi - Fi button of the camera to s[...]

  • Page 30

    Note [DIRECT- ] is omitted from the camera SSID text string when it is displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control. You cannot copy images recorded in the camera to the remote control. The camera should only be connected to a smartphone or the remote control via Wi - Fi and not to other Wi - Fi access points. If you choose to connect the came[...]

  • Page 31

    1 . Turn on the power of the camera 2 . Press the Wi - Fi button of the camera to switch to the multi connection 3 . Turn on the remote control 4 . Press the MENU button to select (Connection mode) in (Remote control setting), then select (Multi connection) 5 . Press the MENU button to select (Device registration) The device registration screen wil[...]

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    [23] How to Use Getting Started Connecting the Live - View Remote to Multiple Cameras (Multi Connection) Resetting the Connection Information of the Registered Cameras This function is available only when the remote control is set to the multi connection. 1 . Press the MENU button of the remote control to select (Reset network settings) in (Remote [...]

  • Page 33

    When using iOS, One - touch functions (NFC) are not available. Note An NFC- enabled smartphone or tablet is required for using One - touch functions (NFC) of the camera. The Wi- Fi function described in this Help Guide is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones and tablets. The operation methods and display screens for the application are subje[...]

  • Page 34

    4 . Display [Computer] > [PMHOME] > [INFO] > [WIFI_INF.TXT] on your computer, then confirm the user ID and password [26] How to Use Getting Started Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone Using One - touch Functions to Connect to an NFC - enabled Android Smartphone By easily connecting the camera to your smartphone, you can operate the ca[...]

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    4 . Touch the smartphone and the camera Cancel the sleep mode and the screen lock of the smartphone beforehand. Touch and hold without moving until PlayMemories Mobile starts (1 - 2 seconds). Touch the (N Mark) of the smartphone and the (N Mark) on the side of the camera. Some smartphones with e- wallet functions support NFC. For details, refer to [...]

  • Page 36

    NFC is a technology for short - range wireless communication among various devices, such as a mobile phone and IC tag etc. Data communication is achieved by simply touching a specific point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short - range wireless communication technology. [27] How to Use Getting Started Connecting [...]

  • Page 37

    5 . Input the password on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover (First time only) Note You cannot connect a smartphone to multiple cameras at the same time. Depending on local electrical environments or the performances of smartphones, the live - view images may not be displayed smoothly. [28] How to Use Getting Started Co[...]

  • Page 38

    2 . Input the password on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover (First time only) 3 . Confirm the connection to the SSID on the attached sticker 4 . Return to the Home screen, then start PlayMemories Mobile[...]

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    Note You cannot connect an iPhone to multiple cameras at the same time. Depending on local electrical environments or the performances of iPhones, the live - view images may not be displayed smoothly. [29] How to Use Getting Started Other Preparations (Using Accessories) Using the Tripod Adaptor By attaching the tripod adaptor to the camera, you ca[...]

  • Page 40

    [31] How to Use Getting Started Other Preparations (Using Accessories) Using the Adhesive Mount The adhesive mount is used to fix the waterproof case or tripod adaptor 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. Before attaching, insert the camera in th[...]

  • Page 41

    [33] How to Use Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images Button Hold Function of the Live -View Remote Press the MENU button of the remote control connected to the camera for 2 seconds or more to activate the button hold function. In the button hold function, appears on the LCD screen of the remote control. The REC button, DISP button, UP button an[...]

  • Page 42

    Photo mode: Records photos. Interval photo recording mode: Continues to record photos at regular intervals. Hint Switch the shooting mode from the MENU items You can also switch the shooting mode from the MENU items of the remote control. The procedure for switching via the MENU items is as follows. Press the MENU button of the remote control to se[...]

  • Page 43

    The shooting mode set when the camera is turned off will be resumed when the camera is turned on the next time. [36] How to Use Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images Photo Mode Record photos. 1 . Press the ON/OFF button of the camera to turn on the power of the camera 2 . Switch the shooting mode to (Photo mode) by pressing the UP/DOWN button of[...]

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    Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control. The REC/Wi- Fi lamp of the remote control changes from red to blue. Note Images cannot be played on the camera. To play back images, you need the supplied remote control or a smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile installed. During periods of extended shooting, the camera's temperature may[...]

  • Page 45

    Disconnects the Wi - Fi connection and returns to the Wi - Fi device selection screen. Device registration *6 Registers a camera to connect to the remote control using the multi connection. Play mode *2 Plays and deletes images using the remote control. Shooting Mode Switches between movie/still image/interval photo. The setting items of the camera[...]

  • Page 46

    Time code/user bit setting *4 : You can select the time code/user bit function setting. IR- remote controller: Sets the infrared remote controller RMT - 845 (sold separately). Switching NTSC/PAL: Selects a setting, depending on the TV system of the country or region where you use this camera. Auto power off: Sets the power of the camera to turn off[...]

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    [40] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live - View Remote Movie Settings Image Quality Setting You can set the image resolution and frame rate to shoot movies. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select or (Image quality sett[...]

  • Page 48

    Resolution: 1920 × 1080 Imaging frame rate *3 : 60p/50p Playback frame rate *3 : 60p/50p Highest resolution (default) Resolution: 1920 × 1080 Imaging frame rate *3 : 30p/25p Playback frame rate *3 : 30p/25p High resolution Resolution: 1280 × 720 Imaging frame rate *3 : 30p/25p Playback frame rate *3 : 30p/25p / High speed recording (smooth image[...]

  • Page 49

    according to the Wi - Fi communication status of the camera and remote control (and it is different from the frame rate used when shooting). Continuous movie shooting time is approximately 13 hours. In SSLOW mode, it is approximately 3 hours. Audio is not recorded when images are recorded in [SSLOW] mode. The field angle changes when the movie size[...]

  • Page 50

    You can flip the images vertically and record them when recording movies. This function is useful when the camera is attached upside down. 1 . Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Flip) in (Movie settings), then press the REC/[...]

  • Page 51

    Color Setting You can change the image color tone when shooting movies. 1 . Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Color setting) in (Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3 . Press the UP button[...]

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    uploading images to a website. Note Use an SDXC card faster than Class10 when recording movies in XAVC S. After selecting the movie record format, set the image quality setting as well. [46] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live - View Remote Still Image Settings Flip (Still Images) You can flip the images vertically and record them when rec[...]

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    value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control (default) : Shoots images in the standard quality : Shoots images in an image quality suitable for bluish objects in such situations as in an aquarium or near a water tank under blue lighting Note For details about the waterproof case, visit the following website. http://rd1.sony.net/help[...]

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    Be aware of shooting in as light a place as possible without brightness differences. To perform high speed continuous shooting well Attempt the following methods of shooting. Hold the camera securely to enhance steady shots. In order to enhance steady shots, you can achieve better performances with the combination of the remote control operations o[...]

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    Appropriate to record the action of a person or people. (2fps 5s): Totally records 10 photos at a speed of 2 photos per second in 5 seconds Appropriate to record comparatively slowly moving objects. Note [8fps], [5fps], and [2fps] are estimated maximum speeds. The speed may not reach the maximum speed in some shooting conditions. [50] How to Use Ch[...]

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    You can flip the images vertically and record them during the interval photo recording. This function is useful when the camera is attached upside down. 1 . Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Flip) in (Interval photo setting[...]

  • Page 57

    [53] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live - View Remote Interval Photo Settings Time Lapse You can set the time lapse of the interval photo recording. 1 . Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Time lapse) in (Interval p[...]

  • Page 58

    button of the remote control 3 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control : Sets the time code Select 4- digit numbers, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control. The time code can be selected within the following range. When selec[...]

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    (default): Does not record the time as the user bit To reset All of the values will be 0 if you press the DISP button of the remote control while selecting TC PRESET or UB PRESET using the remote control. All of the values will be reset if you press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control once again. Note Time code/User bit can be set only for t[...]

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    1 . Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (IR - remote controller) in (Connecting devices settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control 3 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select th[...]

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    Note When you change the settings by remote control, the camera and remote control will be disconnected and the camera will restart automatically. When the restart of the camera is completed, the remote control and the camera will be automatically connected. Recording media formatted or recorded in NTSC (PAL) cannot be recorded or played in PAL (NT[...]

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    [58] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live - View Remote Connecting Devices Settings Beep You can set the beep of the camera to ON/OFF. 1 . Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Beep) in (Connecting devices settings), th[...]

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    the remote control Formatting is complete. Select (Back), then press the REC/ENTER button to cancel the formatting. Note Save important images to devices such as a computer 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 pac[...]

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    To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen, select . To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select . [61] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live - View Remote Remote Control Settings Monitor Brightness You can set the LCD monitor brightness of the remote control. 1[...]

  • Page 65

    setting) in (Remote control settings) 2 . Select the desired date format and then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control Y -M-D : Year- Month - Day M-D-Y : Month - Day - Year M(Eng) - D - Y: Month (in English) - Day - Year D-M-Y : Day - Month - Year GMT+0.0: Sets the region Regions are defined by the time difference from Greenwich Mean Ti[...]

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    select . To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select . [64] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live - View Remote Remote Control Settings Version You can display the software version of the remote control. 1 . Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2 . Press[...]

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    Note The displayed icons differ depending on the conditions of connection settings on the remote control. To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen, select . To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select . [66] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live - View Remote [...]

  • Page 68

    The GPS antenna is built in the front of the remote control. Placing the remote control upside down may cause positioning to take long time or may not be able to determine your position. Sony does not collect location information and routing information. The maximum number of log files that can be recorded is 256/day. When the maximum number of rec[...]

  • Page 69

    [68] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live - View Remote Remote Control Settings Resetting the Network Settings for Multi Connection You can reset multi connected network settings. 1 . Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to selec[...]

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    3 . Press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control to start playback 4 . Press the UP button of the remote control during movie playback Returning to the shooting mode To return to the shooting mode, select (Shooting Mode) and press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control. Note The camera cannot play back audio. The image frame rate displayed [...]

  • Page 71

    [71] How to Use Viewing Switching the Display of the Camera and the Live - View Remote Switching the LCD Screen of the Live - View Remote When the remote control is connected to the camera through Wi - Fi, pressing the DISP button of the remote control switches the LCD screen display as follows. 1 Live - View display 2 Icon off 3 Clock display 4 Sc[...]

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    You can delete one image at a time. Format the memory card when you want to delete all of the images. [73] How to Use Live Streaming of Movies Live Streaming with the Camera (Live Connection) Live Streaming Live stream movies via video sharing websites such as USTREAM by using a Wi- Fi router or smartphone that can tether the camera. You can send *[...]

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    Preparing for Live Streaming Complete the network settings via a dedicated application “Network setting tool”, the account registration for video distribution sites and SNS settings in advance. Download “Network setting tool” from the following website. http://www.sony.net/nst/ 1. Enter information for USTREAM account and "Network sett[...]

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    Note Your personal information (required for the login for USTREAM, Twitter and Facebook) is to be set in the camera. Be sure to reset the settings of the camera by pressing the RESET (Reset) button in boot state when transferring to third parties or disposing of the camera. Be sure to reset the settings by pressing the RESET (Reset) button of the [...]

  • Page 75

    1 REC lamp OFF: Before distribution Lights up in blue: In distribution Blinks slowly in blue (Approx. blinks 1 time per second): In distribution (There is an audience) Blinks fast in red (Approx. blinks 3 times per second): Distribution error [76] How to Use Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Useful Functions of Action Cam Movie Creator Action Cam M[...]

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    Note Use PlayMemories Home when importing movies to your computer. GPS information will be lost if movies are imported using a different method. [77] How to Use Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Checking the Computer Environment For information about the computer environment for the software, refer to the following website. http://www.sony.net/pcen[...]

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    To USB jack To Multi/Micro USB Terminal Note Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the computer screen indicates that the camera is being operated or accessed. Doing so may cause data corruption. To disconnect the computer from the camera, click on the task tray, then click (icon to remove). For Windows Vista, click[...]

  • Page 78

    camera will not operate correctly. When you access the camera from the computer, use PlayMemories Home. 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. Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data on the memory card of the camera from the computer. Use Pla[...]

  • Page 79

    Drag and drop the drive icon to the "Trash" icon when you use a Mac, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. The camera will be disconnected from the computer. [81] How to Use Computer Importing GPS Assist Data GPS Assist Data The time for the GPS to acquire the location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data.[...]

  • Page 80

    Typical recording time is time that is measured when you repeat such operations as the shooting standby and switching the shooting mode. () indicates the recording time when the Wi - Fi setting is set to [OFF]. [83] How to Use Others Estimated Duration of Recording and Playback for the Battery Pack of the Camera Estimated Duration of Playback for t[...]

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    Highest resolution: 1 h High resolution: 2 h 40 min. / High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate): 35 min. Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate): 40 min. Standard resolution: 4 h 55 min. 16GB Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 2× frame rate): 1 h 20 min. Highest resolution: 2 h 5 min. Hig[...]

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    Highest resolution: 8 h 25 min. High resolution: 21 h 45 min. / High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate): 5 h 20 min. Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate): 5 h 35 min. Standard resolution: 40 h 10 min. In the [SSLOW] setting, the above figure indicates the recordable time in shooting and differs [...]

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    32GB Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 39,000 Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 5,100 64GB Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 40,000 Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 10,000 When using a Sony memory card. The recordable number of photos for the memory car[...]

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    the website. http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1415/h_zz/ On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera and the Live - View Remote in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera and the Live - View Remote. Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may n[...]

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    [88] How to Use Others Notes on Using Care and Storage Clean the camera surface or the remote control 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 rep[...]

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    [91] How to Use Others Notes on Using Battery Packs of the Camera and the Live -View Remote On charging Charge the camera the remote control before using them for the first time. We recommend charging the camera and the remote control in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp turns of[...]

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    Remaining battery charge If the battery pack runs out quickly even though the remaining charge indicator is high, fully charge the camera and the remote control, again. The remaining charge indicator will then be displayed correctly. Note that it may not be displayed correctly in the following situations: The camera and the remote control are used [...]

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    distribution. Wi - Fi function Use the camera and the remote control in accordance with the regulations of the area of use. You cannot use the Wi - Fi function of the camera and the remote control underwater. Security in the use of wireless LAN devices To avoid hacking, access by malicious third parties, and other vulnerabilities, confirm that the [...]

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    [97] How to Use Others Notes on Using Connection of Live Streaming Since live video streaming has the communication time limit based on the contract of your smartphone or Wi - Fi router, be aware of this time limit. [98] How to Use Others Notes on Using Continuous Distribution Time Continuous distribution time for live video streaming by camera is [...]

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    when the remote control warms up. If a still picture or a fixed picture is displayed for a long time, an image may remain superimposed on the LCD screen as a ghosting image. Bright point and vanishing point of the LCD screen The LCD panel fitted to the remote control is manufactured with high precision technology, but a very small proportion of pix[...]

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    control. Confirm that the sealing gasket and its mating surfaces have not become scratched. Even a small scratch may lead to water entering the remote control. If the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces become scratched, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. If dirt or sand gets on the sealing gasket or its mating su[...]

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    GPS On GPS As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use the camera. GPS is a system that determines your position by receiving signals from satellites. Avoid using the GPS feature on your r[...]

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    map based on the GPS information. Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally. Error during the triangulating process The remote control acquires location information periodically during triangulating. There is a slight time lag between when the loc[...]

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    Remove the screws, etc. away from small children to prevent accidental swallowing. Be careful not to injure your nails or fingers. [104] How to Use Others Using the Camera Abroad Using the Camera Abroad On TV color systems Before shooting, be sure to set the TV system of the country and region where you will view recordings. The following shows whi[...]

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    +01:00 Helsinki/Cairo/Istanbul +02:00 Nairobi +03:00 Tehran +03:30 Moscow/Abu Dhabi/Baku +04:00 Kabul +04:30 Karachi/Islamabad +05:00 Kolkata/New Delhi +05:30 Almaty/Dhaka +06:00 Yangon +06:30 Bangkok/Jakarta +07:00 Hong Kong/Singapore/Beijing +08:00 Tokyo/Seoul +09:00 Adelaide/Darwin +09:30 Melbourne/Sydney +10:00 New Caledonia +11:00 Fiji/Welling[...]

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    - 11:00 Hawaii - 10:00 Alaska - 09:00 San Francisco/Tijuana - 08:00 Denver/Arizona - 07:00 Chicago/Mexico City - 06:00 New York/Bogota - 05:00 Santiago - 04:00 Newfoundland - 03:30 Brasilia/Montevideo - 03:00 Fernando de Noronha - 02:00 Azores/Cape Verde Is. - 01:00 [106] How to Use Others Specifications Camera [System] Video signal: HDTV Image dev[...]

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    1/2.3 type (7.77 mm) Exmor R TM CMOS sensor Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.8 megapixels Effective picture resolution (movie): Approx. 11.9 megapixels (16:9) * Effective picture resolution (still): Approx. 11.9 megapixels (16:9) Still image max effective: Approx. 11.9 megapixels Interval photo recording mode: Approx. 2.1 megapixels (16:9) Lens: ZEISS Tessa[...]

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    Multi/Micro USB Terminal: 5.0 V Charging method: USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA Charging time: Via a computer NP - BY1 (supplied): Approx. 2 h 25 min. Via the AC - UD10 (sold separately) NP - BY1 (supplied): Approx. 2 h 05 min. Power supply method: USB power supply (1.5 A or more is recommended) Power consumption: 1.7 W (when the movie image size i[...]

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    Configuration method: WPS (Wi- Fi Protected Setup) Access method: Infrastructure Mode NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant [Accessories] Tripod Adaptor Dimensions: Approx. 14.2 mm × 12.2 mm × 69 mm (9/16 in. × 1/2 in. × 2 3/4 in.) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass: Approx. 12 g (0.43 oz) Waterproof Case (SPK - AZ1) Dimensions: Approx. 36.3 mm [...]

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    Power requirements Rechargeable battery pack: 3.6 V (Internal battery) Multi/Micro USB Terminal: 5.0 V Charging method: USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA/800 mA Charging time: Via a computer Internal battery: Approx. 4 h 05 min. Via the AC - UD20 (sold separately) Internal battery: Approx. 2 h 55 min. Power supply method: USB power supply (1.5 A or mo[...]

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    Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone is a trademark or a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Wi -[...]

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    If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 . Check the items of troubleshooting and inspect the camera 2 . Detach the power supply at first, then attach the power supply one minute after and turn on the power of the camera 3 . Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Reset settings) from (Re[...]

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    [113] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery Pack and Power of the Camera Battery Life of the Camera Is Short 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 by repeatedly[...]

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    Replace the battery pack with a new one. [116] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory Card Operations Using the Memory Card Cannot Be Performed If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on the camera. [117] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting images Cannot Record Images Check the free capacity of the memory card. Check [...]

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    [120] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Your Computer Does Not Recognize the Camera When the battery level is low, charge the camera. Turn on the camera and connect to a computer. Use the micro USB cable (supplied). Disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly. Disconnect all e[...]

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    [124] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Cannot Play Back Images on Your Computer Consult the computer or software manufacturer. [125] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi- Fi It Takes Too Much Time to Transfer an Image Microwave ovens or Bluetooth - enabled devices using the 2.4 GHz wavelength could hinder the communication. If such devices a[...]

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    Set the date and time of the remote control. Connect the camera to the remote control through Wi - Fi. The date and time setting of the camera is performed by transferring the date and time set on the LCD screen of the remote control through the Wi - Fi communication. [129] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Live - View Remote Cannot Turn On the Live [...]

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    Consult your nearest Sony dealer. [132] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Live - View Remote Cannot Receive a GPS Signal Set the GPS setting to [ON]. Your camera may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. To acquire the location information correctly, take your camera to an open area, and turn on the remote [...]

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    [135] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Live - View Remote The Location Information Has Not Been Recorded Use PlayMemories Home to import the movies with GPS location information to your computer. [136] Troubleshooting Q & A Camera Cannot Turn On the Camera Install a charged battery pack. Make sure that the battery pack is installed correctly. [1[...]

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    be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it. [139] Troubleshooting Q & A Live - View Remote Cannot Connect the Live -View Remote and the Camera via Wi - Fi Disconnect, and then reconnect it. [140] Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live - View Remote 01- 01/02 - 02 Has failed to connect the remote c[...]

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    [143] Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live - View Remote 03- 01/03 - 02 Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera. The camera and remote control cannot be authenticated. Follow the steps in "Connecting the Live - View Remote to Multiple Cameras." There may be signal congestion, or the ca[...]

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    Check the camera. [147] Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live - View Remote 05- 02 The camera cannot start shooting. Check the camera. [148] Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live - View Remote 05- 03 The camera cannot stop shooting. Check the camera. [149] Troubleshooting W[...]

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    [151] Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live - View Remote Code Starting with an E or a C When a code starting with a letter appears in the monitor, the self- diagnosis of the remote control is working. Since some repairs may be necessary, consult your nearest Sony dealer and inform them of all codes starting wi[...]