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Sony ILCE-7S/B Help Guide

1. 318 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi Send to Computer is canceled halfway e When the battery remaining level is low Send to Computer may be canceled halfway Charge the battery pack and try again 319 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot send movies to a smartphone e You cannot send XAVC S movies to a smartphone e You cannot send AVCHD movies to a smartphone Set R File Format to MP4 to record movies 320 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi Smart Remote Embedded or Send to Smartphone is canceled halfway e When the remaining battery level is low Smart Remote Embedded or Send to Smartphone may be canceled halfway Charge the battery pack and try again 321 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi The shooting screen for Smart Remote Embedded is not displayed smoothly The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected e Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions Place this product closer to the smartphone 322 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot use One Touch connection NFC Place the N mark on the smartphone and the fq N mark on the product as close together as possible If there is no response move the smartphone a few millimeters or move the smartphone away from this product wait more than 10 seconds and then touch them togethe
2. 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set the Deactivate Monitor function to the desired key 2 Press the key to which Deactivate Monitor was assigned e Even if you perform Deactivate Monitor the backlight of monitor remains on To turn off the backlight of monitor press the FINDER MONITOR button 165 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Aperture Preview With the monitor or viewfinder you may see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting While you press and hold the key to which you assigned the Aperture Preview function the aperture is stepped down to the set aperture value and you can check the blurriness prior to shooting 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set the Aperture Preview function to the desired key 2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which Aperture Preview was assigned e Although you can change the aperture value during the preview the subject may be defocused if you select a brighter aperture We recommend that you adjust the focus again 166 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Shot Result Preview With the monitor or viewfinder you may
3. Setting Reset desired setting Menu item details Camera Settings Reset Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings Initialize Initializes all the settings to the default settings e Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting e When you perform Initialize downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled To use these applications again re install them e The value set with AF Micro Adj will not be reset even when Camera Settings Reset or Initialize is performed 222 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile To use Smart Remote Embedded or Send to Smartphone etc the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your smartphone Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone s application store If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone be sure to update it to the latest version For details on PlayMemories Mobile refer to the support page http www sony net omm 223 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 1 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone 2 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx C O RECT coor soot 3 Input the password that is displayed on this product REC T soe eon alwfo
4. 2 Rotate the focus ring to achieve sharp focus e When you rotate the focus ring the focus distance is displayed on the screen 3 Press the shutter button fully down to take the picture 67 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Direct manual focus DMF You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked You can quickly focus on a subject rather than using the manual focus from the beginning This is convenient in cases such as macro shooting 1 MENU g Camera Settings Focus Mode DMF 2 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically 3 Keep the shutter button halfway down rotate the focusing ring to achieve a sharper e When you rotate the focus ring the focus distance is displayed on the screen 4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image 68 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist still image Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting 1 MENU x Custom Settings gt 5 MF Assist On 2 Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus e The image is enlarged You can magnify images further by pressing on the center of the control wheel e You cannot use J MF Assist when shooting movies p MF Assist is available only when E mount lens is attached e You can set the
5. A blower is not supplied with this product Use a commercially available blower Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is q gga 3 remaining battery icons or more The use of an AC PW20 AC Adaptor is recommended Do not use a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image sensor Hold the camera slightly face downward so that the dust falls out Do not subject the product to any shock during cleaning When cleaning the image sensor with a blower do not blow too hard If you blow the sensor too hard the inside of the product may be damaged lf the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described consult the service facility 197 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Demo Mode The Demo Mode function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically demonstration when the camera has not been operated for a certain time Normally select Off 1 MENU fs Setup Demo Mode desired setting Menu item details On The movie playback demonstration starts automatically if the product is not operated for about one minute Only protected AVCHD movies are played back Set the view mode to AVCHD View and protect the movie file with the oldest recorded date and time Off default setting Does not show the
6. The subject is moving too quickly The subject is too small or too large The contrast between the subject and the background Is poor It is dark The ambient light changes e Lock on AF does not work in the following situations In Sweep Panorama mode When Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur When shooting in Manual Focus mode When using the digital zoom e When the subject to be tracked disappears from the screen Lock on AF is released e When Center Lock on AF is set to On the camera may not be able to resume tracking for a while after it loses the track of the subject 65 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode 1 MENU gt g Camera Settings Focus Mode gt Single shot AF 2 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down The focus is locked 3 Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down and place the subject back in the Original position to re compose the shot 4 Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture 66 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode you can adjust the focus manually 1 MENU gt g Camera Settings Focus Mode gt Manual Focus
7. Area Setting desired area 212 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats initializes the memory card When you use a memory card with this product for the first time it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save valuable data on a computer etc 1 MENU fe Setup Format e Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images 213 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu File Number selects how to assign file numbers to recorded still images or MP4 movies 1 MENU s amp s Setup File Number desired setting Menu item details Series default setting Even if you change the recording destination folder or change the memory card the product continues to assign numbers to files in sequence If there is a larger file number on the new memory card than the latest image file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned 214 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the recording folder to which still image
8. Playback View Mode desired setting Menu item details Ee Date View Displays the images by date Folder View Still Displays only still images Cp 4 Folder View MP4 Displays only MP4 format movies OiycHp AVCHD View Displays only AVCHD format movies Gkaves XAVC S View Displays only XAVC S format movies 177 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Display Rotation selects the orientation when playing back recorded still images 1 MENU gt Playback Display Rotation desired setting Menu items details Auto The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image You can rotate the image using the rotation function Even if the product is tilted the display orientation is maintained Manual The image is displayed according to the orientation information of the image You can rotate the image using the rotation function Off Always displays in landscape orientation 178 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously 1 MENU gt gt Playback Slide Show desired setting 2 Select Enter Menu item details Repeat Select On in which images are played back in a continuous loop of Off default setting in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once Interval Select the display interval for images fro
9. 1 Fluor Day White The color temperature is adjusted for neutral white fluorescent lighting 442 Fluor Daylight The color temperature is adjusted for daylight fluorescent lighting We Flash The color temperature is adjusted for flash light q Underwater Auto The color temperature is adjusted for underwater shooting Ka C Temp Filter Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source Achieves the effect of CC Color Compensation filters for photography Nn Custom 1 Custom 2 Custom 3 Uses the white balance setting saved in Custom Setup neser Custom Setup Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment select a memorized custom white balance number e You can use the right side of the control wheel to display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color temperature as required e In C Temp Filter you can use the right button to display the color temperature setting screen and perform a setting When you press the right button again the fine adjustment screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required e White Balance is fixed to Auto in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection 109 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of li
10. 323 e You cannot import images 324 e The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer 325 e Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product 326 Memory cards e Formatted the memory card by mistake 327 Printing e You cannot print images 328 e The color of the image Is strange 829 e Images are printed with both edges cut off 330 e You cannot print images with the date 331 Others e Ihe lens gets fogged 332 e The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time 333 e The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product 334 e Ihe number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two images at a time 335 e The product does not work properly 336 e E appears on the screen 337 Messages Messages e Warning messages 338 Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling e Situations this product has difficulty handling 339 1 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces e Camera 1 e AC UD10 AC UUD11 AC Adaptor 1 The shape of the AC Adaptor differs for each country region e BC TRW Battery charger 1 e Power cord mains lead 1 not supplied in the U S A and Canada Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera Use the appropriate
11. Compensates for the distortion of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU gt g Custom Settings Lens Comp Distortion Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto Compensates for distortion of the screen automatically Off default setting Does not compensate for distortion of the screen e The Distortion Comp function is only available when an E mount lens is mounted e Depending on the attached lens Distortion Comp is fixed to Auto and you cannot select Off 163 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Dial Wheel Lock You can set whether the dial and wheel will be locked by pressing and holding the Fn Function button 1 MENU x Custom Settings Dial Wheel Lock desired setting Menu item details Lock Locks the front dial rear dial and control wheel Unlock default setting Does not lock the front dial rear dial or control wheel even if you press and hold th n Function button Hint e You can release the locked dial control wheel by holding the Fn Function button down 164 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Deactivate Monitor When you press the key to which the Deactivate Monitor function is assigned Live View Display is switched to Setting Effect OFF and the screen display is switched to No Disp Info
12. 1 Turn the exposure compensation dial a a a de 7 N awe A Z a aa k N F 1 l T Fes N 7 Faan Ob le y Av en if J F e You can adjust the exposure in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV for movies e f you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect e When you use Manual Exposure you can compensate for the exposure only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO 85 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure 1 MENU p Camera Settings Metering Mode desired setting Menu item details F4 Multi default setting Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen Multi pattern metering Center Measures the average brightness of the entire screen while emphasizing the central area of the screen Center weighted metering e Spot Measures only the central area Spot metering This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background e Multi is selected when using the following functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Zoom functions other than optical zoo
13. 164 e Aperture Preview 165 e Shot Result Preview 166 Viewing Viewing still images e Playing back images 167 e Playback zoom 168 e Image Index 169 Switching the screen display during playback 170 Deleting images e Deleting a displayed image 171 e Deleting multiple selected images 172 Playing back movies e Playing back movies 173 Viewing panoramic images e Playing back panoramic images 174 Printing e Specify Printing 175 Using viewing functions e View Mode 176 e Display Rotation 177 e Slide Show 178 e Rotate 179 e Protect 180 e 4K Still Image PB 181 Viewing images ona TV e Viewing images on an HD TV 182 e Viewing images on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV 183 Changing settings Setup menu e Monitor Brightness 184 e Viewfinder Bright 185 e Finder Color Temp 186 e Volume Settings 187 e Audio signals 188 e Upload Settings Eye Fi 189 e Tile Menu 190 e Mode Dial Guide 191 e Delete confirm 192 e Display Quality 193 e Pwr Save Start Time 194 e PAL NTSC Selector 195 e Cleaning Mode 196 e Demo Mode 197 e TC UB Settings 198 e Remote Ctrl 199 e HDMI Resolution 200 e 24p 60p Output movie Only for 1080 60i compatible models 201 e CTRL FOR HDMI 202 e HDMI Info Display 203 e C Output movie 204 e REC Control movie 205 e HDMI 4K Output movie 206 e USB Connection 207 e USB LUN Set
14. 241 How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Opening a service account You can open a service account which is required to download applications 1 Access the application download website htto www sony net omca 2 Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account e Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the product 242 How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer 1 Access the application downloading website htto www sony net omca 2 Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen e Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable supplied following the instructions on the screen 243 How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the WI Fi function You can download applications using the Wi Fi function without connecting to a computer 1 MENU QE Application Application List gt PlayMemories Camera Apps then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications Acquire a service account in advance e When the IP address setting of this product is Manual you cannot download an application Se
15. 7 light cyan to 7 deep cyan M 7 light magenta to 7 deep magenta Y 7 light yellow to 7 deep yellow Detail Sets items for Detail Level Sets the Detail level 7 to 7 Adjust The following parameters can be selected manually e Mode Selects auto manual setting Auto automatic optimization Manual The details are set manually e V H Balance Sets the vertical V and horizontal H balance of DETAIL 2 off to the vertical V side to 2 off to the horizontal H side e B W Balance Selects the balance of the lower DETAIL B and the upper DETAIL W Type1 off to the lower DETAIL B side to Typed off to the upper DETAIL W side e Limit Sets the limit level of Detail 0 Low limit level likely to be limited to 7 High limit level unlikely to be limited e Crispning Sets the crispening level 0 shallow crispening level to 7 deep crispening level e Hi Light Detail Sets the Detail level in the high intensity areas 0 to 4 Copy Copies the settings of the picture profile to another picture profile number MENU gg Camera Settings Picture Profile Copy Reset Resets the picture profile to the default setting You cannot reset all picture profile settings at once MENU gy Camera Settings Picture Profile Reset e Since the parameters are shared for movie and still images adjust the value when you change the shooting mode e If you pri
16. MENU pf Camera Settings Focus Settings 2 Perform settings using the front rear dial or control wheel When the focus mode is set to Autofocus DMF Front dial Moves the focus area frame up down Rear dial Moves the focus area frame right left Control wheel Selects the focus area When the focus mode is set to Manual Focus You can set the area to be magnified when focusing manually Front dial Moves the area to be magnified up down Rear dial Moves the area to be magnified right left Control wheel Moves the area to be magnified up down e You can move the focus area when Focus Area is set to the following Zone Flexible Spot Lock on AF Zone Lock on AF Flexible Spot 79 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF w shutter still image Selects whether to focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down select Off to adjust the focus and the exposure separately 1 MENU ts Custom Settings gt KJ AF w shutter desired setting Menu item details On default setting The auto focus operates when you press the shutter button halfway down Off The auto focus does not operate even if you press the shutter button halfway down e When PJ AF w shutter is set to Off you can still use the AF On function 80 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF On You can focus usin
17. amp 123456 4 Select the desired setting value and press to confirm 27 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the Fn Function button You can register frequently used functions to theFn function button and recall them while shooting Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn Function button 1 Press the Fn button in shooting mode 2 Select a function to be registered by pressing the up down left right side of the control wheel 3 Turn the front dial to select the desired setting e Some functions can be fine tuned using the rear dial Performing settings on the dedicated screen e Select the desired function in step 2 then press amp on the center of the control wheel The dedicated setting screen for the function appears Follow the operating guide A to perform the settings White Balance 28 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the Quick Navi You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen when using the viewfinder 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to For viewfinder 2 Press Fn Function button to switch the screen to Quick Navi screen P 1235 F56 Lilaa larloalajsnlaaln lusla ray he 3 Select the desired function by pressing the up down left right side of the
18. e he aperture value and or shutter speed and or metering indicator flashes 299 e Ihe image colors are not correct 300 e Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place 301 e The eyes of the subject come out red 302 e Dots appear and remain on the screen 303 e You cannot shoot images continuously 304 e The image is not clear in the viewfinder 305 e The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting 306 e The corners of the picture are too dark 307 e The image is blurred 808 e The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed 309 e The control dial or control wheel does not work 310 Viewing images e Images cannot be played back 311 e The date and time are not displayed 312 e The image cannot be deleted 313 e The image was deleted by mistake 314 e ADPOF mark cannot be put 315 Wi Fi e You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected 316 e WPS Push does not work 317 e Send to Computer is canceled halfway 318 e You cannot send movies to a smartphone 319 e Smart Remote Embedded or Send to Smartphone is canceled halfway 320 e The shooting screen for Smart Remote Embedded is not displayed smoothly The connection between this product and the smartphone Is disconnected 321 e You cannot use One Touch connection NFC 322 Computers e The computer does not recognize this product
19. e ly oft jele poogin BEGG ee ens ea ee ts The smartphone is connected to the product 224 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1 Select the model name of this product DIREC T xxxx xxxx on the Wi Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad 2 Input the password displayed on this product a wfelalr y pul ole pocongan BORGO e The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product 3 Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the SSID shown on this product Wi Fi a 4 Return to the Home screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile 225 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up an application using One touch NFC You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC enabled Android smartphone to the product If the application you call up has a feature that works with the smartphone the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi Fi To use this function register the desired application in advance 1 MENU Wireless One touch NFC desired application 2 Switch this product to shooting mode then touch an NFC enabled smartphone to the N mark on the product for 1 2 seconds e PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone and the application you have registered lau
20. outlet wall socket this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range the charging resumes We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet wall socket If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor immediately disconnect the plug from the wall outlet wall socket to disconnect from the power source When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for a long time the charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first time If that happens remove the battery pack from the camera and then re insert it to recharge Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance When charging is finished disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs micro USB cables supplied and AC Adaptors supplied 13 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable 1 Turn off the product and connect to the USB te
21. 16GB 32GB 64GB 2 h 35 m 120p 50M 100p 50M 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 2h35m B 8 File Format AVCHD 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 2GB 10 m 4GB 20 m 8GB 40 m 16GB 1 h 30 m 32GB 3 h 64GB 6 h 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH 2GB 10 m 4GB 30 m 8GB 1h 16GB 2 h 32GB 4h5m 64GB 8h15m 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 2GB 9m 4GB 15m 8GB 35 m 16GB 1h15m 32GB 2h 30 m 64GB 5h5m 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 2GB 10 m 4GB 20 m 8GB 40 m 16GB 1 h 30 m 32GB 3 h 64GB 6 h 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH 2GB 10 m 4GB 30 m 8GB 1h 16GB 2 h 32GB 4 h 64GB 8 h EH File Format MP4 1440x1080 12M 2GB 20 m 4GB 40 m 8GB 1 h 20 m 16GB 2 h 45 m 32GB 5 h 30 m 64GB 11 h VGA 3M 2GB 1h10m 4GB 2 h 25 m 8GB 4 h 55 m 16GB 10 h 32GB 20 h 64GB 40 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting limited by product specifications For MP4 12M size movies continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes limited by 2 GB file size e The recordable time of movies varies because the product is equipped with VBR Variable Bit Rate which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene When you record a fast moving subject the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory Is required for recording The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions the subject or the image
22. 18 How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card sold separately Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card 1 Slide the memory card cover to open it e Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction e With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated insert the memory card until it clicks into place 3 Close the memory card cover Mat a feat 19 How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card sold separately Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Make sure that the access lamp A is not lit 4 Close the memory card cover F J H aa tet h _ _ SE _ p ae 15 p k 20 How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Attaching a lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before attaching the lens 1 Remove the body cap A from the camera and the rear lens cap B from the rear of the lens a GK j oe e When changing the lens work quickly in a dust free location to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera e When shooting remove the front lens cap from the front of the lens 2 Mount the lens by aligning the two white index marks mounting indexes on the lens and camera e Hold the camera with the lens facing down to prevent dust and debris from entering the camera 3 While pushing the lens
23. 188 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals selects whether the product produces a sound or not 1 MENU s amp s Setup Audio signals desired setting Menu item details On default setting Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down Off Sounds are not produced 189 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Upload Settings Eye Fi sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye Fi card commercially available This item appears when an Eye Fi card is inserted into the product s memory card slot 1 MENU s amp s Setup Upload Settings desired setting 2 Set your Wi Fi network or destination on the Eye Fi card For details refer to the manual supplied with the Eye Fi card 3 Insert the Eye Fi card you have set up into the product and shoot still images Images are transferred to your computer etc automatically via the Wi Fi network Menu item details On default setting Enables the upload function Off Disables the upload function Communication status screen display A Standby No images are to be sent s Upload standby Ea Connecting Eat Uploading Au Error e Eye Fi cards are only sold in certain countries regions e For more information on Eye Fi cards please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly e Eye Fi cards can be used only in the countries r
24. How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the focus hold button Allows you to assign a function to the focus hold button on the lens 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Focus Hold Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 132 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the AEL button Once you assign a function to the AEL button you can perform that function by simply pressing the AEL button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU ty Custom Settings Custom Key Settings AEL Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 133 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the AF MF button Once you assign a function to the AF MF button you can perform that function by simply pressing the AF MF button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings AF MF Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 134 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient
25. JPEG 2GB 99 images 4GB 195 images 8GB 395 images 16GB 800 images 32GB 1600 images 64GB 3200 images RAW 2GB 140 images 4GB 280 images 8GB 570 images 16GB 1100 images 32GB 2300 images 64GB 4600 images When the Ky Aspect Ratio is set to other than 3 2 you can record more pictures than shown above Except when J Quality is set to RAW e Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the 9999 indicator appears e When an image shot with other products is played back on this product the image may not appear in the actual image size 273 How to Use Precautions This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Recordable time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times which can be recorded on the memory card that is formatted with this product These numbers are the total times of all movie files on the memory card The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card The values when 7 File Format is set to XAVC S and AVCHD are based on shooting with Dual Video REC set to Off h hour m minute f_ File Format XAVC S 60p 50M 50p 50M 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 2 h 35 m 24p 50M Only for 1080 60i compatible models 2GB 4GB 8GB
26. MENU g Camera Settings PJ Auto Obj Framing desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not trim images Auto Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition e The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition depending on the shooting conditions 147 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product SteadyShot Sets whether or not to use the SteadyShot function 1 MENU pf Camera Settings SteadyShot desired setting Menu item details On default setting Uses SteadyShot Off Does not use SteadyShot We recommend that you set SteadyShot to Off when using a tripod e You cannot set SteadyShot when you are using an A mount lens sold separately or when the name of the attached lens does not contain the letters OSS such as E16mm F2 8 148 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Long Exposure NR still image When you set the shutter soeed to one second or longer long exposure shooting noise reduction is turned on for the duration that the shutter is open With the function turned on the grainy noise typical of long exposures is reduced 1 MENU g Camera Settings J Long Exposure NR desired setting Menu item details On default setting Activates noise reduction for the same duration that the shutter
27. Size Capture to Off some shooting functions may not work correctly e When EH Record Setting is set to 120p 50M 100p 50M APS C Size Capture is set to On 160 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product shading Comp Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU x Custom Settings Lens Comp Shading Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Compensates for darker corners of the screen automatically Off Does not compensate for darker corners of the screen e The Shading Comp function is only available when an E mount lens is mounted e The amount of light around the edges may not be corrected depending on the lens type 161 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Chro Aber Comp Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by certain lens characteristics 1 MENU x Custom Settings Lens Comp Chro Aber Comp desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Reduces the color deviation automatically Off Does not compensate for the color deviation e The Chro Aber Comp function is only available when an E mount lens is mounted 162 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Distortion Comp
28. Then copy the desired images to the computer e f Device Stage appears on a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer double click Browse Files media icon folder in which the images you want to import are stored Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home For Mac Connect the product to your Mac computer Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop the folder in which the image you want to import is stored Then drag and drop the image file on to the hard disk icon e For operations such as importing AVCHD movies to the computer use PlayMemories Home e Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files folders from the connected computer Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer 260 How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Disconnecting the product from the computer Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before performing the following operations e Disconnecting the cable e Removing a memory card e Turning off the product 1 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device on the taskbar 2 Click the displayed message e For Mac computers drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon i
29. a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker Also you cannot use the viewfinder for movie recording e This product shares the connection information for Smart Remote Embedded with a device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product reset the connection information by following these steps MENU amp Wireless SSID PW Reset After resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again e Depending on future version upgrades the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice 227 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone One touch connection with an NFC enabled Android smartohone NFC One touch remote You can connect this product and an NFC enabled Android smartphone with one touch without performing a complex setup operation 1 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone 2 Switch this product to shooting mode e The NFC function is available only when the fq N mark is displayed on the screen 3 Touch the product to the smartphone The smartphone and the product are connected and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone e Touch the smartphone to the product for 1 2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches About NFC NFC is a technology that enables short range wireless communication between various dev
30. adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU gt x amp Custom Settings J Pre AF desired setting Menu item details On default setting Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down e F Pre AF is available only when an E mount lens is mounted 74 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye Start AF still image Sets whether or not to use autofocus when you look through an Electronic Viewfinder 1 MENU x Custom Settings gt PJ Eye Start AF desired setting Menu item details On Auto focusing starts when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder Off default setting Auto focusing does not start when you look through the Electronic Viewfinder Ky Eye Start AF is available when an A mount lens and a Mount Adaptor LA EA2 LA EA4 sold separately are attached 75 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF ME control You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position 1 Switch the AF MF AEL switch lever to the AF MF position then press the AF MF button During auto focus Temporarily switches the focusing mode to manual Adjust the focus while theAF MF button is being held down During manual focus Temporarily s
31. an icon 170 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Switching the screen display during playback Switches the screen display 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button e The screen display switches in the order Display Info Histogram No Disp Info Display Info each time you press the DISP button e The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display e The histogram is not displayed in the following situations During movie playback During scrolling playback of panoramic images During slideshows During Folder View MP4 During AVCHD View During XAVC S View 171 How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting a displayed image You can delete an image displayed 1 Display the image you want to delete 2 Press the jjj Delete button 3 Select Delete using the control wheel then press on the center of the control wheel 172 How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images 1 MENU gt gt Playback Delete desired setting Menu item details Multiple Img Deletes the selected images 1 Select the images to be deleted then press amp on the center of the control wheel The mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press again to remove the Vf mark 2 To delete other images repeat step 1 3
32. audio When you record audio movies with lower volumes set Audio Rec Level to a greater sound level to make the sound easier to hear 121 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Out Timing You can set echo cancellation for shooting when confirming audio via HDMI output 1 MENU g Camera Settings Audio Out Timing desired setting Menu item details Live default setting Outputs audio without delay when recording movies Select this setting when audio deviation is a problem during audio monitoring Lip Sync Outputs video and audio in sync when recording movies Select this setting to prevent undesirable deviations between video and audio 122 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Wind Noise Reduct Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording 1 MENU g Camera Settings Wind Noise Reduct desired setting Menu item details On Reduces wind noise Off default setting Does not reduce wind noise e Setting this item to On where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume e When an external microphone sold separately is used Wind Noise Reduct does not function 123 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut movie sets whether or not to adjust the shutter soeed automatically when recording movies if t
33. battery life The battery life is limited If you use the same battery repeatedly or use the same battery for a long period the battery capacity decreases gradually If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used 268 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Battery pack and battery charger Charging the battery pack e The charging time differs depending on the remaining battery charge and the charging conditions e We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery pack may not charge efficiently outside this temperature range e Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket e Do not recharge a battery pack that has just been charged or is nearly fully charged before using it Doing so affects the battery performance e If the CHARGE lamp flashes the battery may be malfunctioning or a battery pack of another type than the specified one may have been inserted Make sure the battery pack is correct If the battery pack is of the specified type remove the battery pack and insert a different battery pack and check whether the battery charger operates correctly If the battery charger operates correc
34. control wheel 4 Turn the front dial to select the desired setting e Some setting values can be finely adjusted by turning the rear dial PRR AUTO VOeve2 0ev 3 0ev 4 0ey Performing settings on the dedicated screen e Select the desired function in step 3 then press on the center of the control wheel The dedicated setting screen for the function appears Follow the operating guide A to perform the settings DRO Auto HDR 29 Howto Use Shooting Shooting still images movies shooting still images Shoots still images 1 Set the shooting mode to Fi Tpye Auto Mode 2 Adjust the monitor angle and hold the camera Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus the indicator 4 or lights up 4 Press the shutter button fully down Focus indicator lights Image is in the focus E flashes The focusing has failed lights Image is in the focus The focused position will change to suit the motion of the subject lights The focusing is in progress e When the product cannot focus automatically the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting When Continuous AF is set the beep does not sound when focus is achieved e Focusing may be difficult in the following situations It is dark and the subject is dista
35. control wheel 25 e Using MENU items 26 e Using the Fn Function button 27 e Using the Quick Navi 28 Shooting Shooting still images movies e Shooting still images 29 e Shooting movies 30 Selecting a shooting mode e List of mode dial functions 31 e Intelligent Auto 32 e Superior Auto 33 e About Scene Recognition 34 e he advantages of automatic shooting 35 e Program Auto 36 e Sweep Panorama 37 e Scene Selection 38 e Shutter Priority 39 e Aperture Priority 40 e Manual Exposure 41 e BULB 42 e Memory recall 43 e Movie 44 Using shooting functions Using the zoom e Zoom 45 e The zoom features available with this product 46 e Zoom Setting 47 e About zoom scale 48 e Zoom Ring Rotate 49 Using the flash e Using flash sold separately 50 e Flash Mode 51 e Flash Comp 52 e FEL Lock 53 Selecting a screen display mode e Switching the screen display Shooting 54 e DISP Button Finder 55 e DISP Button Monitor 56 Selecting still image size image quality e Image Size still image 57 e Aspect Ratio still image 58 e Quality still image 59 e Panorama Size 60 e Panorama Direction 61 Adjusting the focus e Focus Mode 62 e Focus Area 63 e Center Lock on AF 64 e Focus lock 65 e Manual Focus 66 e Direct manual focus DMF 67 e ME Assist still image 68 e Focus Magnifier 69 e Focus Magnif Time 7
36. e The SteadyShot function does not work You can continue to shoot but the SteadyShot function will not work Turn the product off and on again If this icon does not disappear consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility e The retractable lens with power zoom is retracted Turn off the product and eject the battery pack then reinsert the battery pack Unable to print e You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark Internal temp high Allow it to cool e The product has become hot because you have been shooting continuously Turn the power off Cool the product and wait until the product is ready to shoot again l e You have been recording images for a long time the product temperature has risen Stop recording images until the product cools Recording is unavailable in this movie format e Set H File Format to MP4 6 f 1 e The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the product is possible ERROR e Unable to register to the database file Import all the images to a computer and recover the memory card Image DataBase File error e There is something wrong in the Image Database File Select Setup Recover Image DB System Error Camera Error Turn power off then on e Remove the battery pack and then re insert it If the message appears frequently consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Unable
37. e The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images e The battery level is low Insert a charged battery pack 305 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is not clear in the viewfinder e Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter adjustment dial 306 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting When pointing the lens toward the strong light source excessive light enters the lens and the image may come out white flare or extraneous light ghost images may appear on the image but this is not a malfunction When using the zoom lens attach the lens hood Also set up the composition so that you shoot images while avoiding backlit condition 307 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The corners of the picture are too dark lf any filter or hood is used take it off and try shooting again Depending on the thickness of the filter and improper attachment of the hood the filter or the hood may partially appear in the image The optical properties of some lenses may cause the periphery of the image to appear too dark insufficient light You may compensate for this phenomenon with Shading Comp When using an E mount lens for APS C size shooting set APS C Size Capture to Auto or On then shoot the images 308 Troubleshootin
38. flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera shake When shooting against the sun use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject 1 Attach the flash to the product sold separately 2 Press the shutter button fully down e You cannot use the flash when recording movies e While charging the flash flashes After charging is completed the flashing icon will light up e Do not use a commercially available flash with high voltage synchro terminals or with reverse polarity The corners of a recorded image may be shaded depending on the lens 51 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Mode You can set the flash mode 1 MENU p Camera Settings Flash Mode desired setting Menu item details 5 Flash Off The flash does not operate f Autoflash The flash works in dark environments or when shooting towards bright light 4 Fill flash default setting The flash works every time you trigger the shutter of Slow Sync The flash works every time you trigger the shutter Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed Rear Sync The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person Wi
39. halfway down to adjust the focus 5 Press and hold the shutter button for the duration of the shooting As long as the shutter button is pressed the shutter remains open e Since the shutter soeed becomes slow and the camera shake tends to occur more easily it is recommended that you use a tripod e The longer the exposure time the more noise will be visible on the image e After shooting noise reduction will be done for the same amount of time that the shutter was open However you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress e You cannot set the shutter speed to BULB in the following situations When the Smile Shutter function is activated When the Auto HDR function is activated When Picture Effect is set to HDR Painting or Rich tone Mono When the Multi Frame NR function is activated When the Drive Mode function is set to Cont Shooting Cont Bracket Spd Priority Cont or Self timer Cont lf you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to BULB the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds e Images shot in BULB mode tend to be blurry We recommend that you use a tripod or a remote commander sold separately that has a shutter button lock function 43 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or camera settings registered in advance 1 Set the mo
40. image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 60p 50p Bit rate Approx 28 Mbps Max 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX Records high image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Bit rate Approx 24 Mbps Max 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH Records standard image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 24p 25p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Bit rate Approx 17 Mbps Ave When 7 File Format is set to MP4 1440x1080 12M default setting Records movies of 1440 x 1080 Bit rate Approx 12 Mbps Ave VGA 3M Records movies of VGA size Bit rate Approx 3 Mbps Ave 1080 60i NTSC compatible device 1080 50i PAL compatible device e 60p 50p movies can be played back only on compatible devices e Movies recorded with the 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX setting in H H Record Setting are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc This conversion can take a long time Also you cannot create a disc in the original image quality If you want to keep the original image quality store your movies on a Blu ray Disc e To play back 24p 25p movies on a TV the TV must be compatible with the 24p 25p formats If the TV is not compatible with the 24p 25p format 24p 25p movies will be Output as 601 501 movies e You cannot create discs with movies recorded with XAVC S or MP4 recording settings usin
41. long as you are using the product However if you use the product for only short periods it gradually discharges If you do not use the product at all for about 2 month s it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the product However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the product as long as you do not record the date and time Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack into the product or connect the product to a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor Supplied and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off 267 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack e Charge the battery pack supplied before using the product for the first time e The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images e You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged You can use a partially charged battery pack e If the Charge lamp flashes and charging is canceled halfway remove the battery pack once then reinsert it e We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F The battery pack may not be e
42. quality size settings 274 How to Use Precautions This product Using this product abroad Plug adaptor You can use the battery charger Supplied and the AC Adaptor Supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz 60 Hz e Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction 275 How to Use Precautions This product Using this product abroad On TV color systems To view movies shot using this product on a television the product and television must use the same color television system Check the TV color system for the country or region where you are using the product e NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc e PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Rumania Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Kingdom Viet Nam etc e PAL M system Brazil e PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay e SECAM system Bulgaria France Greece Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc 276 How to Use Precautions This product Other information Mount Adaptor Using a Mount Adapto
43. see an image with an aperture that differs from the shooting result Since the blurring of a subject changes if the aperture is changed the blurriness of the actual picture will differ from the image you were viewing prior to shooting While pressing down the key to which Shot Result Preview is assigned you can check the image preview with the DRO shutter speed aperture and ISO sensitivity settings applied Check the shooting result preview before shooting 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set the Shot Result Preview function to the desired key 2 Confirm the image by pressing the key to which Shot Result Preview was assigned e The DRO settings shutter soeed aperture and ISO sensitivity settings you have set are reflected on the image for Shot Result Preview but some effects cannot be previewed depending on the shooting settings Even in that case the settings you have selected will be applied to the images you shoot 167 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Plays back the recorded images 1 Press the Playback button to switch to the playback mode 2 Select the image with the control wheel e The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images An image that is not registered in the image database file may not be played back correctly To play back images shot using other devices register those images to the im
44. setting Menu item details RAW File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format Digital processing is not performed on this file format Select this format to process images on a computer for professional purposes e The image size is fixed to the maximum size The image size is not displayed on the screen RAW amp JPEG File format RAW Records using the RAW compression format JPEG A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same time This is suitable when you need 2 image files a JPEG for viewing and a RAW for editing The JPEG image quality is set to Fine Extra fine File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format and recorded using a higher quality than with Fine Fine default setting File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Standard File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Since the compression rate of Standard is higher than that of Fine the file size of Standard is smaller than that of Fine This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card but the image quality will be lower e f images are not to be modified using your computer we recommend that you record images in JPEG format e You cannot add DPOF print order registration to RAW format images 60 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Panorama Size sets the image si
45. setting 4K video is not output 24p Only for 1080 60i compatible models 4K video is output in 24p format 30p 25p 4K video is output in 30p 25p format e When outputting 4K video you cannot record movies on the recording medium e When outputting 4K video the counter on the screen does not increase e When outputting 4K video the HDMI Info will not be displayed e This function is only available when the product is connected to a recorder that supports 4K e This function is only available in movie recording mode e f you use this function when recording in APS C size the video is up converted to4K output 207 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product 1 MENU s amp s Setup USB Connection desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP connection automatically depending on the computer or other USB devices to be connected Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP and their unique functions are enabled for use Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between this product a computer and other USB devices MTP Establishes an MTP connection between this product a computer and other USB devices Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP and their unique functions are enabled for
46. still images movies The aperture value and or shutter soeed and or metering indicator flashes e The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and or shutter speed settings Readjust the settings 300 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image colors are not correct e Adjust White Balance e Picture Effect is set Set Picture Effect to Off e Picture Profile is set Set Picture Profile to Off e To reset settings to default perform Setting Reset 301 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place e The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination There is no effect on the recorded image 302 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The eyes of the subject come out red e Set Red Eye Reduction to On e Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash e Light the room and shoot the subject 303 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Dots appear and remain on the screen e This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded 304 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies You cannot shoot images continuously
47. the following URL English only http www sony co p ids se e Log on as Administrator 254 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing Image Data Converter Guide Windows Start All Programs Image Data Converter Help Image Data Converter Ver 4 e For Windows 8 start Image Data Converter Ver 4 and select Help from the menu bar Image Data Converter Guide Mac Finder Applications Image Data Converter Image Data Converter Ver 4 and select Help from the menu bar Image Data Converter Guide e For details on operation you can also refer to the Image Data Converter support page English only htto www sony co p ids se 255 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Remote Camera Control When using Remote Camera Control the following operations are available on your computer e Changing this product s settings and shooting e Recording images directly to the computer e Performing interval timer shooting Use these functions after selecting MENU s Setup USB Connection PC Remote For details on how to use Remote Camera Control refer to the Help 256 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing Remote Camera Control Download and install the software by accessing the following URL Windows htto Awww sony co jo imsof
48. to magnify Unable to rotate image e Images recorded with other products may not be enlarged or rotated 339 Troubleshooting Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances When shooting under the following conditions either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode then shoot the images again Low light conditions e Sweep Panorama e Lock on AF Overly bright conditions e Lock on AF Varying levels of brightness e Lock on AF Flickering lights e Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the product e Sweep Panorama Large moving subjects or subjects that move too quickly e Superior Auto e Sweep Panorama e Auto HDR e Lock on AF Subjects too small or too large e Sweep Panorama e Lock on AF scenes with little contrast such as the sky or a sandy beach e Sweep Panorama e Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly such as a waterfall e Sweep Panorama e Superior Auto
49. use Function of the Custom button Once you assign a function to the Custom button you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU gt x amp Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Custom Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 135 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the center button Once you assign a function to the center button you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU gt y Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Center Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 136 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the left button Once you assign a function to the left button you can perform that function by simply pressing the left button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Left Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 137 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting func
50. use PC Remote Uses Remote Camera Control to control this product from the computer including such functions as shooting and storing images on the computer e f Device Stage is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8 sef USB Connection to Auto Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices such as a camera Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8 208 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions 1 MENU ss Setup USB LUN Setting desired setting Menu item details Multi default setting Normally use Multi Single Set USB LUN Setting to Single only if you cannot make a connection 209 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU s amp s Setup fa Language desired language 210 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Date Time Setup sets the date and time again 1 MENU s amp s Setup Date Time Setup desired setting Menu item details Daylight Savings selects Daylight Savings On Off Date Time sets the date and time Date Format selects the date and time display format 211 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Area Setting sets the area where you are using the product 1 MENU f Setup
51. using cleaning mode Unable to use memory card Format e The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified Select Enter and then format the memory card You can use the memory card again however all previous data in the memory card is erased It may take some time to complete the format If the message still appears change the memory card Memory Card Error e An incompatible memory card is inserted e Formatting has failed Format the memory card again Unable to read memory card Reinsert memory card e An incompatible memory card is inserted e The memory card is damaged e The terminal section of the memory card is dirty This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally e An incompatible memory card is inserted Processing e When performing noise reduction the reduction process takes place You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process Unable to display e Images recorded with other products or images modified with a computer may not be displayed Cannot recognize lens Attach it properly e The lens is not attached properly or the lens is not attached If the message appears when a lens is attached reattach the lens If the message appears frequently check whether the contacts of the lens and product are clean or not e When attaching the product to an astronomical telescope or something similar set Release w o Lens to Enable
52. when the shooting mode is set to M 140 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Smile Face Detect Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus exposure flash settings and performs image processing automatically 1 MENU ge Camera Settings Smile Face Detect desired setting Menu item details ee ee Off default setting Does not use the Face Detection function On Regist Faces Detects the registered face with higher priority using Face Registration ON On Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face Smile Shutter Automatically detects and shoots a smile Face Detection frame e When the product detects a face the gray face detection frame appears When the product determines that autofocus is enabled the face detection frame turns white When you press the shutter button halfway down the frame turns green e Incase you have registered the priority order for each face using Face Registration the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish purple Tips for capturing smiles more effectively e Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed e Do not obscure the face by a hat masks sunglasses etc e Try to orient the face in front o
53. when using Focus Magnifier or J MF Assist e The markers are displayed on the screen You cannot output the markers 117 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Marker Settings Sets the markers to be displayed while shooting movies 1 MENU x Custom Settings EH Marker Settings desired setting Menu item details Center Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen Off default setting On Aspect sets the aspect marker display Off default setting 4 3 13 9 14 9 15 9 1 66 1 1 85 1 2 35 1 Safety Zone Sets the safety zone display This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV Off default setting 80 90 Guideframe Sets whether or not to display the guide frame You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground Off default setting On e You can display all the markers at the same time e Place the subject on the cross point of the Guideframe to make a balanced composition 118 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Recording sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies 1 MENU g Camera Settings Audio Recording desired setting Menu item details On default setting Records sound stereo Off Does not record sound e The noise of the lens and the product in operation will also be recorde
54. with the AF lock function you can compose the image you want lt e gt Flexible Spot Allows you to move the AF range frame to the desired point on the screen and focus on an extremely small subject in a narrow area On the Flexible Spot shooting screen you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel ea Eg ea Fe Lock on AF When the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down the product tracks the subject within the selected autofocus area Point the cursor to Lock on AF on the Focus Area setting screen then select the desired tracking start area using the left right sides of the control wheel You can move the tracking start area to the desired point by designating the area to be the flexible spot On the Flexible Spot shooting screen you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel 64 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Center Lock on AF When you press the center button the camera detects the subject positioned in the center of the screen and continues to track the subject 1 MENU g Camera Settings Center Lock on AF On 2 Align the target frame A over the subject and press in the center of the control wheel Press again to stop tracking 3 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image e Center Lock on AF may not function very well in the following situations
55. 0 e Peaking Level 71 e Peaking Color 72 e Pre AF still image 73 e Eye Start AF still image 74 e AF ME control 75 e AF Illuminator still image 76 e AF Micro Adj 77 e Focus Settings 78 e AF w shutter still image 79 e AF On 80 e Eve AF 81 e Measuring the exact distance to the subject 82 Adjusting the exposure e Exposure Comp 83 e Exposure compensation dial 84 e Metering Mode 85 e AE lock 86 e AEL w shutter still image 87 e Exp comp set 88 e Zebra 89 e Exposure Set Guide 90 e Exposure step 91 e Dial Ev Comp 92 e Reset EV Comp 93 Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer e Drive Mode 94 e Cont Shooting 95 e Spd Priority Cont 96 e Self timer 97 e Self timer Cont 98 e Cont Bracket 99 e Single Bracket 100 e WB bracket 101 e DRO Bracket 102 e Bracket order 103 Selecting the ISO sensitivity e ISO 104 e Multi Frame NR 105 Correcting the brightness or contrast e D Range Opt DRO 106 e Auto HDR 107 Adjusting color tones e White Balance 108 e Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode 109 Selecting an effect mode e Picture Effect 110 e Creative Style 111 Recording movies e Movie recording formats 112 e File Format movie 113 e Record Seiting movie 114 e Dual Video REC 115 e Marker Display 116 e Marker Settings 117 e Audio Recording 118 e
56. 405 Folder number 100 date 04 05 2014 e The MP4 movie folder form is fixed as folder number ANVO1 217 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Recover Image DB If image files were processed on a computer problems may occur in the image database file In such cases the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product If these problems happen repair the file using Recover Image DB 1 MENU s amp s Setup Recover Image DB gt Enter e Use a sufficiently charged battery pack Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data 218 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Media Info Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card 1 MENU s amp s Setup Display Media Info 219 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the software version of this product lens and Mount Adaptor 1 MENU s amp s Setup Version 220 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Certification Logo Overseas model only Displays some of the certification logos for this product 1 MENU ie Setup Certification Logo 221 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings Even if you perform Setting Reset the recorded images are retained 1 MENU s amp s Setup
57. A ECO O E CH2 Audio level GC Cm Gup Bave Saves View Mode 100 0003 Folder file number Om Protect XAVC S AVCHD MP4 Recording mode of movies DPOF DPOF set pa p Auto Obj Framing 00 00 00 00 Time code hour minute second frame 00 00 00 00 User Bit Dual Video REC siq gt a m gt Video Light Mode 24p 30p 25p HDMI 4K Output PC PC Remote g Remote controller A hy O10 Oes we ee BA A Drive mode O iho F sku wha h FO Flash mode Red eye reduction 0 0 Flash compensation Focus mode ena Ezd cal x Focus area im Ky Auto Obj Framing Marr i Moy Or Smile Face Detect Smile Shutter EX e Le Metering mode AWB 38 fa GQ Q 1 Bho Ha Rise YB ae 7500K AS GS White balance Auto Preset Underwater Auto Custom Color temperature Color filter CE o Goa OFF AUTO AUTO D Range Optimizer Auto HDR Seay Wil Nit Ceat Deep Cam Por andy Suse igh p BAW Beef 3 3 3 Creative Style Contrast Saturation Sharpness D Poe HH CH Gr GD CHD CHD CHD CH Picture Effect e WD GS GD GD fee is CS ir Smile detection sensitivity indicator PP1 Ga OFF Picture Profile Lock on AF Guide display for Lock on AF fr a a N oe ELFE U a EV scale 4 u Exposure compensation Metered Manual REC 0 12 Recording time of the movie m s e Focus 1 250 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture Value 1ISO400 ISO A
58. Adjust the focus and shoot the image When the camera shoots multiple images it automatically chooses and saves the appropriate image You can also save all the images by setting the S Auto Img Extract e When the product is used to create composite images the recording process takes longer than usual e The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical Zoom e The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions e When fy Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG the product cannot create a composite image 34 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode About Scene Recognition scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode and Superior Auto mode This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image Scene Recognition Icons and guides such as je Portrait Infant 2 Night Portrait J Night Scene gA Backlight Portrait Backlight g amp Landscape 4 Macro Spotlight Low Light Night Scene using a tripod or Jy Hand held Twilight are displayed Image processing Cont Shooting Slow Sync Auto HDR Daylight Sync Slow Shutter Hand held Twilight e When Smile Face Detect is set to Off the Portrait Backlight Portrait Night Portrait and Infant scenes are not recognized 35 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode The adv
59. Audio Level Display 119 e Audio Rec Level 120 e Audio Out Timing 121 e Wind Noise Reduct 122 e Auto Slow Shut movie 123 e MOVIE Button 124 e Picture Profile 125 e Video Light Mode 126 Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use e Memory 127 e Function Menu Set 128 e Custom Key Settings 129 e Function of the control wheel 130 e Function of the focus hold button 131 e Function of the AEL button 132 e Function of the AF ME button 133 e Function of the Custom button 134 e Function of the center button 135 e Function of the left button 136 e Function of the right button 137 e Function of the down button 138 e Dial Setup 139 Setting the other functions of this product e Smile Face Detect 140 e Face Registration New Registration 142 e Face Registration Order Exchanging 143 e Face Registration Delete 144 e Red Eye Reduction 145 e Auto Obj Framing still image 146 e SteadyShot 147 e Long Exposure NR still image 148 e High ISO NR still image 149 e Color Space still image 150 e Grid Line 151 e Auto Review 152 e Live View Display 153 e FINDER MONITOR 154 e Release w o Lens 155 e Silent Shooting 156 e e Front Curtain Shut 157 e S Auto Img Extract 158 e APS C Size Capture 159 e Shading Comp 160 e Chro Aber Comp 161 e Distortion Comp 162 e Dial Wheel Lock 163 e Deactivate Monitor
60. By connecting this product to a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync using an HDMI cable sold separately you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control 1 Turn off both this product and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of the product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately 3 Turn onthe TV and switch the input 4 Turn on this product 5 MENU fs Setup HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI On 6 Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control and select the desired mode e If the product is not in playback mode press the Playback button e Only TVs that support BRAVIA Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV e If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the product is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection select MENU z Setup HDMI Settings gt CTRL FOR HDMI Off 184 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen 1 MENU fe Setup Monitor Brightness desired setting Menu item details Manual default setting Adjusts the brightness within the range of 2 to 2 Sunny Weather Sets the brightness appropriately for shooting outdoors e The Sunny Weather setting is too bright for shooting indoors Set Moni
61. Guide You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode 1 MENU amp s Setup Mode Dial Guide desired setting Menu item details On Displays the Mode Dial Guide Off default setting Does not display the Mode Dial Guide 192 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Delete confirm You can set whether Delete or Cancel is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen 1 MENU s amp s Setup Delete confirm desired setting Menu item details Delete first Delete is selected as the default setting Cancel first default setting Cancel is selected as the default setting 193 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Quality You can change the display quality 1 MENU es Setup Display Quality desired setting Menu item details High Displays in high quality Standard Displays in standard quality e When High is set battery consumption will be higher than when Standard is set 194 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set time intervals to automatically switch to power save mode To return to shooting mode perform an operation such as pressing the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU es Setup Pwr Save Start Time desired setting Menu item de
62. High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present e Images recorded on a Memory Stick XC HG Duo media and SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT when connected using a micro USB cable Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the product If you connect your product to an incompatible device you may be prompted to format the card Never format the card in response to this prompt as doing so will erase all data on the card exFAT is the file system used on Memory Stick XC HG Duo media and SDXC memory cards Memory Stick media The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with the product are as follows However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick media functions e Memory Stick PRO Duo media 1 2 3 e Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media 1 2 e Memory Stick XC HG Duo media 1 2 This Memory Stick is equipped with MagicGate function MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this product High speed data transfer using a parallel interface is supported 8When recording movies only media marked with Mark2 can be used Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media sold separ
63. How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Cont Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed You can select an image that suits your intention after recording 1 MENU pf Camera Settings Drive Mode Cont Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details pes Cont Bracket 0 3EV 3 Image default setting This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV fc Cont Bracket 0 3EV 5 Image This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV S Cont Bracket 0 5EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV fc Cont Bracket 0 5EV 5 Image This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV Fc Cont Bracket 0 7EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV Fc Cont Bracket 0 7EV 5 Image This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV Fac Cont Bracket 1 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an e
64. L w shutter to Off or Auto 96 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Spd Priority Cont The product continues to shoot as long as the shutter button is pressed You can continuously shoot at a rate faster than that of Cont Shooting 1 MENU gt p Camera Settings Drive Mode Spd Priority Cont e The speed of continuous shooting is estimated using our criteria The speed of continuous shooting may be slower depending on shooting conditions Image size ISO setting High ISO NR or the setting of Distortion Comp e Between continuous shooting frames an image of each frame is immediately displayed e In Spd Priority Cont mode the focus is fixed when you press the shutter button halfway down for the first image and the focus is fixed after that However the exposure value is adjusted for each image To use the same exposure for subsequent shots change the following settings Set 4J AEL w shutter to Auto or Off 97 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Self timer The product shoots an image using the self timer with a 10 second or 2 second delay 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode Self timer 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details 10 Self timer 10 Sec default setting Sets th
65. MENU OK Press on the center All in this Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder All with this date Deletes all images in the selected date range e Perform Format to delete all images including protected images e The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the View Mode setting 173 How to Use Viewing Playing back movies Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies 1 Press the playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select the movie to be played back using the control wheel 3 To play back movies press on the center Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment etc by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel fe Playback e Jj Pause e pp fast forward e 4q Fast rewind e m Forward slow playback e f Reverse slow playback e pp Next movie file e q Previous movie file iip Displays the next frame jj Displays the previous frame a Sound volume adjustment e Closes the operation panel e Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback Displays the next frame and Displays the previous frame are available during pause 174 How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end 1 Press the playback button to switch to playback
66. NU x Custom Settings Video Light Mode desired setting Menu item details Power Link default setting The video light turns on off in sync with the ON OFF operation of this camera REC Link The video light turns on off in sync with movie recording start stop REC Link amp STBY The video light turns on when movie recording starts and dims when not recording STBY Auto The video light automatically turns on when it is dark 127 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Allows you to register up to 2 often used modes or product settings in the product You can recall the settings using just the mode dial 1 Set the product to the setting you want to register 2 MENU pf Camera Settings Memory desired number Items that can be registered e Shooting mode e Aperture F number e Shutter speed e pty Camera Settings To recall registered settings Select the memory number from 1 or 2 on the mode dial Then press the right left side of the control wheel to select the desired memory number e M1 through M4 can be selected only when a memory card is inserted into the product To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re register the setting to the same mode number e Program Shift cannot be registered e For some functions the position of the dial and the setting actually use
67. SONY tia daa Lens Digital ILC E 7S How to Use Before Use Names of parts e Checking the camera and the supplied items 1 e Identifying parts Front side 2 e Identifying parts Rear side 3 e Identifying parts Top side Side view 4 e identifying parts Bottom view 5 Icons and indicators e List of icons on the screen 6 Using the strap e Using the shoulder strap 7 Attaching the eyepiece cup e Attaching the eyepiece cup 8 Adjusting the viewfinder e Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment 9 In Camera guide e About the In Camera Guide 10 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack e Charging the battery pack using a charger 11 e Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera 12 e Charging by connecting to a computer 13 e Inserting the battery pack into the camera 14 e Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded played back using a battery pack 15 e Supplying power using a wall outlet wall socket 16 e Removing the battery pack 17 Inserting a memory card sold separately e Inserting a memory card 18 e Removing the memory card 19 Attaching a lens e Attaching a lens 20 e Removing the lens 21 e Attaching the lens hood 22 e Notes on changing the lens 23 Setting the date and time e Setting the date and time 24 Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method e Using the
68. Smaller F value The subject is in focus but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred Larger F value The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure e f proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks Although you can shoot as it is resetting is recommended e The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot e Smaller F value opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and beyond the subject depth of field becomes shallower Larger F value narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus This allows you to shoot the depth of the scenery depth of field becomes deeper 41 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture The shutter soeed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies 1 Set the mode dial to M Manual Exposure 2 Select the desired aperture value by turning the front dial select the desired shutter speed by turning the rear dial When ISO is set to other than ISO AUTO use MM Metered Manual to check the exposure value Toward Image
69. Switches the next character to a capital or small letter 8 wo Enters a space e To cancel the input select Cancel Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point you may want to set more items WPS PIN Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device Priority Connection select On or Off IP Address Setting select Auto or Manual IP Address lf you are entering the IP address manually enter the set address Subnet Mask Default Gateway When you set IP Address Setting to Manual enter the IP address to match your network environment e To give the registered access point priority set Priority Connection to On 235 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Edit Device Name You can change the device name under Wi Fi Direct 1 MENU gt amp Wireless Edit Device Name 2 Select the input box then input the device name OK e For input method refer to How to use the keyboard 236 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product 1 MENU amp Wireless Disp MAC Address 237 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions SSID PW Reset This product shares the connection information for Send to Smartphone and Smart Remote Embed
70. The product automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080p 10801 Outputs signals in HD picture quality 10801 e If the images are not displayed properly using the Auto setting select either 1080i or 1080p based on which TV is to be connected 201 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu 24p 60p Output movie Only for 1080 60i compatible models Sets the output format when connecting via HDMI and H Record Setting is set to 60p 28M PS 240 24M FX 240 17M FH 60 p 50M or 24p 50M 1 MENU g Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution 1080p 2 MENU s amp s Setup HDMI Settings HH 24p 60p Output desired setting Menu item details 60p default setting Movies are output as 60p 24p Movies are output as 24p 202 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu CTRL FOR HDMI When connecting this product to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV using an HDMI cable sold separately you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV 1 MENU g Setup HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI desired setting Menu item details On default setting You can operate this product with a TV s remote control Off You cannot operate this product with a TV s remote control e CTRL FOR HDMI is available only with a BRAVIA Sync compatible T
71. U p Camera Settings Scene Selection desired mode e When Mode Dial Guide is set to On you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial Menu item details amp Portrait Blurs background and sharpens the subject Accentuates the skin tones softly IEE m Eilg F amp Sports Action Shoots a moving subject at a fast shutter speed so that the subject looks as if it is standing still The product shoots images continuously while the shutter button is pressed Macro Shoots close ups of the subjects such as flowers insects food or small items A Landscape Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Sunset shoots the red of the sunset beautifully Night Scene shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere J Hand held Twilight Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod A burst of shots are taken and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur camera shake and noise g Night Portrait Shoots night scene portraits using the flash ga Anti Motion Blur Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image reducing subject blur and noise e In the Night Scene and Night Portrait modes the shutter speed is slower so use of a tripod is recommended t
72. UTO ISO sensitivity 5 AE lock FEL lock 1 Ser m Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Co Auto HDR image warning EDL oF Picture Effect error 2014 1 1 10 37PM Date of recording 3 7 File number Number of images in the view mode as c Zs REC Control 7 How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product 1 Attach both ends of the strap 8 How to Use Before Use Attaching the eyepiece cup Attaching the eyepiece cup lt is recommended that you attach the eyepiece cup when you intend to use the viewfinder 1 Match the eyepiece cup to the groove on the viewfinder and slide it into place e To remove the eyepiece cup grasp it on the left and right sides and lift it up 9 How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment Adjust the diopter scale to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder If it is difficult to turn the diopter adjustment dial remove the eyepiece cup and then adjust the dial 1 Turn the diopter adjustment dial 10 How to Use Before Use In Camera guide About the In Camera Guide The In Camera Guide displays descriptions of MENU items Fn Function button and settings and if a function cannot be set the reason why 1 Press the MENU or Fn
73. V 203 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Info Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable sold separately 1 MENU sf Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Info Display desired setting Menu item details On default setting Displays the shooting information of the played back image Off Does not display the shooting information of the played back image e When recording movies that are output via HDMI to a recorder set Audio Out Timing to Lip Sync to prevent a time lag between the video and audio 204 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu TC Output movie Sets whether or not to layer the TC time code information on the output signal via the HDMI terminal when outputting the signal to other professional use devices This function layers the time code information on the HDMI output signal The product sends the time code information as digital data not as an image displayed on the screen The connected device can then refer to the digital data to recognize the time data 1 MENU sf Setup HDMI Settings EH TC Output desired setting Menu item details On Time code is output to other devices Off default setting Time code is not output to other devices e When TC Output is set to On the image may not be output properly to the TV or HH recording dev
74. We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the actual shots Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight lf the battery terminal is dirty you may not be able to turn on the product or the battery pack may not be properly charged In that case clean the battery by lightly wiping off any dust using a soft cloth or a cotton swab Remaining battery indicator The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen ELO QLL G A B A Battery level high B Battery exhausted It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions lf the remaining battery time does not appear on the screen press theDISP Display setting button to display it How to store the battery pack To maintain the battery pack s function charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the product at least once a year before storing it Store the battery pack in a cool dry place To use the battery pack up leave the product in slide show playback mode until the power goes off 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 the battery pack On
75. a and Detail When setting these parameters connect the camera to a TV or monitor and adjust them while observing the picture on the screen 1 MENU ge Camera Settings Picture Profile the profile you want to change 2 Move to the item index screen by pressing the right side of the control wheel 3 Select the item to change using the up down sides of the control wheel 4 Select the desired value using the up down sides of the control wheel and press in the center Using the preset of the picture profile The default settings PP1 through PP7 for movies have been set in advance in the camera based on various shooting conditions MENU gg Camera Settings Picture Profile desired setting PP1 Example setting using Movie gamma PP2 Example setting using Still gamma PP3 Example setting of natural color tone using the ITU709 gamma PP4 Example setting of a color tone faithful to the ITU709 standard PP5 Example setting using Cine1 gamma PP6 Example setting using Cine2 gamma PP7 Example setting using S Log2 gamma Items of the picture profile Black Level Sets the black level 15 to 15 Gamma selects a gamma Curve Movie Standard gamma curve for movies still Standard gamma curve for still images Cine1 Softens the contrast in dark parts and emphasizes gradation in bright parts to produce a relaxed color movie equivalent to HG4609G33 Cine2 Similar to Ci
76. able to determine the quality of the composition when shooting landscape close up or duplicated images Diag Square Grid Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling Off default setting Does not display the grid line 152 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting You can also set the display time for Auto Review 1 MENU gt x amp Custom Settings Auto Review desired setting Menu item details 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec default setting Displays the recorded image on the screen right after shooting for the selected duration of time If you perform a magnifying operation during Auto Review you can check that image using the magnified scale Off Does not display the Auto Review e When the product is enlarging an image using image processing it may temporarily display the original image prior to enlarging and then display the enlarged image e The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display 153 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Live View Display sets whether or not to show images altered with effects of the exposure compensation white balance Creative Style or Picture Effect on the screen 1 MENU x Custom Settings Live View Disp
77. adjusting the shutter soeed manually HHM Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value manually e Ha Aperture Priority E Hs Shutter Priority and H Hy Manual Exposure are available only when the focus mode is set to MF Manual Focus 45 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom When a zoom lens is mounted you can enlarge images by turning the zoom ring of the lens 1 Turn the zoom ring of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects e When a Power zoom lens is mounted move the zoom lever of the zoom lens to enlarge subjects About other Zoom functions than the optical zoom When you set Zoom Setting to something other than Optical zoom only you can use other zoom functions than the optical zoom When a Power zoom lens is mounted lf the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded when you operate the zoom lever or zoom ring the camera automatically switches over to another zoom function than the optical zoom When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted MENU py Camera Settings Zoom desired value 46 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features The icon displayed on the screen changes according to the selected zoom feature Wooo
78. age database file using MENU Setup Recover Image DB 168 Howto Use Viewing Viewing still images Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back 1 Display the image you want to enlarge and then press the Q button e f the image is too large press the fal button to adjust the zoom scale 2 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top bottom right left side of the control wheel 3 Press the MENU button or in the center of the control wheel to exit the playback ZOOM e You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU e You cannot enlarge movies 169 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Image Index You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode 1 Press the Hal Image Index button while the image is being played back To change the number of images to be displayed MENU Playback Image Index desired setting Menu item details 9 Images default setting 25 Images To return to single image playback Select the desired image and press on the center of the control wheel To display a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel then press the top bottom side of the control wheel While the bar is being selected you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing g in the center In addition you can switch View Mode by selecting
79. antages of automatic shooting In Superior Auto mode the product shoots with higher quality thar Intelligent Auto mode and performs composite shooting as necessary In Program Auto mode you can shoot after adjusting various functions such as white balance ISO etc i Intelligent Auto select this mode when you want the camera automatically recognize the scene ita Superior Auto Select this mode to shoot scenes under difficult circumstances such as when it is dark or the subjects are back lit Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than that provided by 1979 Intelligent Auto P Program Auto Select this mode to shoot with various functions other than the exposure shutter speed and aperture adjusted e In Intelligent Auto mode you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back lit subjects clearly e In Superior Auto mode the recording process takes longer since the product creates a composite image 36 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter soeed and the aperture value You can set shooting functions such as ISO 1 Set the mode dial to P Program Auto 2 Set the shooting functions to your desired settings 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject Program Shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture F value combination by rotating the front rear dial without cha
80. ately e This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media M2 M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro media e To use a Memory Stick Micro media with this product be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the product without an M2 Adaptor as large as Duo size you might not be able to remove it from the product e Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it 271 How to Use Precautions This product Cleaning this product On cleaning Cleaning the lens e Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents such as thinner or benzine e When cleaning the lens surface remove dust with a commercially available blower In case of dust that sticks to the surface wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface Cleaning the camera body Do not touch the parts of the product inside the lens mount such as a lens signal contact To clean inside the lens mount use a commercially available blower to blow any dust off Do not use a spray type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction Cleaning the product surface Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with wate
81. bility This product conforms with DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e Playback of images recorded with your product on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your product are not guaranteed Notes on playing movies on other devices e This product uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording For this reason movies recorded in AVCHD format with this product cannot be played by the following devices Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profile Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This product also uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording For this reason play back movies recorded in MP4 format with this product on MPEG 4 AVC H 264 supported devices e Discs recorded with HD high definition image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices DVD based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format Also DVD based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs that are recorded using the AVCHD format On the monitor and lens e The monitor is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black p
82. ble for high definition TV You can create a Blu ray Disc an AVCHD recording disc or a DVD Video disc using the software PlayMemories Home Audio Dolby Digital MP4 Records mp4 AVC movies This format is suitable for WEB uploads e mail attachments etc Audio AAC e You cannot create a disc using the software PlayMemories Home with a movie that was recorded when f 4 File Format was set to MP4 114 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Record Setting movie selects the image size frame rate and image quality for movie recording The higher the bit rate the higher the image quality 1 MENU ge Camera Settings RH Record Setting desired setting When fC File Format is set to XAVC S Records high definition movies by converting them to MP4 file format using the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 codec When 7 File Format is set to AVCHD 601 501 Movies are recorded at approximately 60 fields sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 fields sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in interlaced mode with Dolby Digital audio in AVCHD format 24p 25p Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 25 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio in AVCHD format 60p 50p Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible d
83. button 2 Select the desired MENU item using up down left right side on the control wheel 3 Press the button to which the In Camera Guide function is assigned The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed e If you press the on the center of the control wheel after selecting an item shown in gray the reason the item cannot be set is displayed e Assign the In Camera Guide function to a button in advance using the Custom Key Settings 11 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using a charger When using the camera for the first time be sure to charge thelnfoLITHIUM NP FW50 Supplied The InfoLITHIUM battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted lt can also be used when it is not fully charged The charged battery pack discharges little by little even when it is not being used To avoid missing a shooting opportunity charge the battery pack again before shooting 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger Push the battery pack lightly until it clicks 2 Connect the battery charger to the wall outlet wall socket Light on Charging Light off Charge completed Charging time Full charge Approx 220 minutes e When charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F e The CHARGE lamp A turns off when charging is completed The charging time differs depending on the remai
84. ce mawe White Balance Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance e The last shot is shown on the Auto Review 102 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer DRO Bracket You can record a total of three images each at a different degree of D Range Optimizer value 1 MENU ge Camera Settings Drive Mode DRO Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details DRO Bracket Lo default setting Records a series of three images with small changes in the D Range Optimizer value iwo DRO Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the D Range Optimizer value e The last shot is shown on the Auto Review 103 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Bracket order You can set the shooting order for exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing 1 MENU gt g Custom Settings Bracket order desired setting Menu item details 0 default setting Records in the following order 0 0 Records in the following order gt 0 104 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number recommended exposure index The larger the numbe
85. ch lens when using an A mount lens with the Mount Adaptor LA EA2 or LA EA4 sold separately 1 Select MENU g Custom Settings AF Micro Adj 2 Select AF Adjustment Set On 3 amount desired value e You can select a value between 20 and 20 Selecting a positive value shifts the autofocused position away from the product Selecting a negative value shifts the autofocused position closer to the product e It is recommended that you adjust the position under actual shooting conditions e When you attach a lens for which you have already registered a value the registered value appears on the screen 0 appears for lenses for which a value has not yet been registered e If is displayed as the value then a total of 30 lenses have been registered and no new lens can be registered To register a new lens attach a lens for which the registration can be erased and set its value to 0 or reset the values of all the lenses using Clear e If you perform AF Micro Adj with lenses other than Sony Minolta or Konica Minolta lenses the registered settings for Sony Minolta or Konica Minolta lenses may be affected Do not perform AF Micro Adj with an unsupported lens e You cannot set AF Micro Adj individually for a Sony Minolta and Konica Minolta lens of the same specification 78 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Settings Sets up the focus functions 1
86. ching the screen display Shooting You can change the display contents on the screen 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button Each time you press the DISP button the recording information display changes as follows Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Histogram Level For viewfinder Graphic Display Graphic Display P Display All Info 1 250 F35 No Disp Info 1 250 F35 Histogram a 1 250 F35 Level CHo 1 250 F35 For viewfinder P 1235 F56 For viewfinder is displayed only on the screen Some display modes are not available in the default settings To change the display modes press MENU ts Custom Settings DISP Button and change the setting e Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting e In movie mode For viewfinder cannot be displayed e You can select different settings for both the viewfinder and the monitor Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder 55 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button Finder Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using DISP Display Setting in shooting mode 1 MENU gt ty Custom Settings DISP Button Finder desired setting Enter The items marked with are available Menu item details Graphic Display Shows basic shooting i
87. conditions and environment in which it is used Storing the battery pack e To maintain the battery pack s function charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it Then remove the battery pack and store in a cool dry place 269 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Charging the battery pack e The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product Do not connect with other electronic devices Doing so may cause a malfunction e Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor e If the product s Charge lamp flashes while charging remove the battery pack being charged and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product If the Charge lamp flashes again this may indicate a faulty battery or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted Check that the battery pack is the specified type lf the battery pack is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly the previously inserted battery may be faulty e If the Charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the product and the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the rec
88. ct e On cleaning 271 Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies e Number of still images 272 e Recordable time of movies 273 Using this product abroad e Plug adaptor 274 e On TV color systems 275 Other information e Mount Adaptor 276 e LA EA1 Mount Adaptor 277 e LA EA2 Mount Adaptor 278 e LA EA3 Mount Adaptor 279 e LA EA4 Mount Adaptor 280 e Vertical grip 281 e License 282 Trademarks e Trademarks 283 Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems e Troubleshooting 284 Troubleshooting Battery pack and power e You cannot insert the battery pack into the product 285 e You cannot turn on the product 286 e he power turns off suddenly 287 e The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level 288 e The charge lamp on the product the CHARGE lamp of the battery charger flashes when charging the battery pack 289 e The battery pack inserted in the camera Is not charging 290 e The battery pack is not charged 291 e The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on 292 Shooting still images movies e You cannot record images 293 e Recording takes a long time 294 e he image is out of focus 295 e The angle of view changes little by little while shooting images 296 e The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen 297 e he date and time are recorded incorrectly 298
89. cus and auto focus in combination Manual Focus Adjusts the focus manually e If the subject is too close the image may show any dust or fingerprints on the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth etc e When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF the beep does not sound when focus is achieved e Depending on the lens you use the angle of view may change little by little while focusing This change in angle of view may be more evident when the focus mode is set to Continuous AF AF C including Sports Action in the Scene Selection function This does not affect the actual recorded images Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses 63 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode 1 MENU pf Camera Settings Focus Area desired setting Menu item details e2 Wide Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus Zone Select a zone on the monitor on which to focus A zone consists of nine focus areas and the product automatically selects a focus area on which to focus t 3 Center Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image When used together
90. d 1 Turn off both this product and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately p LE 3 Turn on the TV and switch the input 4 Turn on this product Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen e This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD compatible devices using an HDMI cable sold separately the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality e The PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors e For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both Doing SO may cause a malfunction some devices may not work properly when connected to this product For example they may not output video or audio Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV e When EH TC Output is set to On the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device In such cases set H H TC Output to Off 183 How to Use Viewing Viewing images ona TV Viewing images on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV
91. d wher On is selected 119 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Level Display sets whether to display the audio level on the screen 1 MENU x Custom Settings Audio Level Display desired setting Menu item details On default setting Displays the audio level Off Does not display the audio level e The audio level is not displayed in the following situations When Audio Recording is set to Off When DISP Display Setting is set to No Disp Info e Set the shooting mode to Movie You can see the audio level before recording only in movie recording mode 120 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter 1 MENU pf Camera Settings Audio Rec Level desired setting Menu item details Turns up the audio recording level Turns down the audio recording level Reset Resets the audio recording level to the default setting e Regardless of the Audio Rec Level settings the limiter always operates e Audio Rec Level is available only when the shooting mode is set to Movie e The Audio Rec Level settings are applied for both the internal microphone and the Microphone terminal input e When you record audio movies with loud volumes set Audio Rec Level to a lower sound level Doing so enables you to record more realistic
92. d a 7 FF 1 2 3 4 1 Optical zoom range Zoom images in the zoom range of a lens When a Power zoom lens is mounted the zoom bar of the optical zoom range is displayed When a lens other than a Power zoom lens is mounted the zoom bar of optical zoom range is not displayed 2 Smart Zoom range sQ Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image only when the image size is M or S 3 Clear Image Zoom range Q Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration Set Zoom Setting to On Clearlmage Zoom or On Digital Zoom first 4 Digital Zoom range aQ You can magnify images using an image process When you select On Digital Zoom for Zoom Setting you can use this zoom function e The default setting for the Zoom Setting is Optical zoom only e The default setting for PJ Image Size is L To use the smart zoom change J Image Size to M or S e Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations Sweep Panorama Smile Face Detect is set to Smile Shutter KJ Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG EH Record Setting is set to 120p SOM 100p 50M e You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies e When a power zoom lens is mounted you cannot use Zoom under MENU If you enlarge image past the optical zoom range the product automatically
93. d for shooting may not match If this happens shoot images by referring to the information displayed on the monitor 128 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function Menu Set You can assign the functions to be called up when you press theFn Function button 1 MENU x Custom Settings Function Menu Set set a function to the desired location The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 129 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU gt x amp Custom Settings Custom Key Settings set a function to the desired key e Some functions cannot be assigned to certain keys 130 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the control wheel Once you assign a function to the control wheel you can perform that function by simply turning the wheel when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Control Wheel desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 131
94. de dial to 1 or 2 Memory recall 2 Press the left right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired number then press on the center e To recall the registered settings from the memory card select MENU e Camera Settings Memory recall e Register shooting settings in advance by Memory e f you set Memory recall after completing the shooting settings the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid Check the indicators on the screen before shooting 44 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Movie You can adjust the shutter soeed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies You can also check the image angle before shooting 1 Set the mode dial to HH Movie 2 MENU gt Camera Settings Movie desired setting e When Mode Dial Guide is set to On you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial 3 Press the MOVIE button to start recording e Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording Menu item details H Hp Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value adjusted automatically Other settings can be adjusted manually and the settings are retained H Ha Aperture Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually H Hs Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after
95. ded with a device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect reset the connection information 1 MENU Wireless SSID PW Reset OK e f you connect this product to the smartphone after resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again 238 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Reset Network Set Resets all the network settings to default settings 1 MENU amp Wireless Reset Network Set OK 239 How to Use Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps You can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps via the Internet For example the following operations are available e You can use various effects for shooting images e You can upload images to network services directly from the product e Press MENU QE Application Introduction for information about the service and available countries and regions 240 How to Use Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment For details on the recommended computer environments for downloading an application and adding functions to the product use to the following URL PlayMemories Camera Apps website www sony net omca
96. demonstration e You can set this item only when the product is powered by the AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately e Even if On is selected the product does not start a demonstration if there is no movie file on the memory card e When On is selected the product does not switch to power save mode 198 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu TC UB Settings The time code TC and the user bit UB information can be recorded as data attached to movies 1 MENU s amp s Setup TC UB Settings setting value you want to change Menu item details TC UB Disp Setting Sets the display for the counter time code and user bit TC Preset Sets the time code UB Preset Sets the user bit TC Format sets the recording method for the time code TC Run Sets the count up format for the time code TC Make sets the recording format for the time code on the recording medium UB Time Rec Sets whether or not to record the time as a user bit How to set the time code TC Preset 1 MENU s amp s Setup TC UB Settings TC Preset then press in the center of the control wheel 2 Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits e The time code can be set between the following range When 60i is selected 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 When 24p is selected you can select the last two digits of the time code in multiples of four from 0 to 23 frames When 50i is sel
97. duration for which an image is to be magnified by selectingMENU g Custom Settings Focus Magnif Time 69 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting 1 MENU p Camera Settings Focus Magnifier 2 Press amp on the center of the control wheel to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up down left right side of the control wheel 3 Confirm the focus 4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image e Each time you press 2 in the center the magnifier scaling changes e When focusing manually you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified e The Focus Magnifier function will be released when the shutter button is pressed halfway e You can record images while an image is enlarged but the product records a full display image e The Focus Magnifier function will be released after shooting e You can set the duration for which an image is to be magnified by selectingMENU ts Custom Settings Focus Magnif Time 70 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Magnif Time Set the duration for which an image Is to be magnified using the hy MF Assist or Focus Magnifier function 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Focus Magnif Time desired setting Menu item details 2 Sec default setting Magn
98. e Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Zebra The zebra pattern will appear over the part of an image if the brightness level exceeds the IRE that you set Use this zebra pattern as a guide to adjust the brightness 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Zebra desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not display the zebra pattern 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 100 Adjusts the brightness level e The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection 90 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Set Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure 1 MENU x Custom Settings Exposure Set Guide desired setting Menu item details Off Does not display the guide On default setting Displays the guide 91 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure step You can set the setting range for the shutter soeed aperture and exposure compensation values 1 MENU p Camera Settings Exposure step desired setting Menu item details 0 3EV default setting 0 5EV e Even if you set Exposure step to 0 5EV the exposure value adjusted using the exposure compensation dial changes in steps of 0 3EV 92 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Dial Ev Comp You can adjust the exposure using the front dial or rear dial w
99. e lens When the switch on the lens is set to AF you can use MENU to change the focusing method Other lenses Can be changed using MENU Focus Mode Available modes are as follows Single shot AF Continuous AF Available focus area Wide The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas Center The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively Flexible Spot You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel 281 How to Use Precautions This product Other information Vertical grip You can attach a vertical grip sold separately to this product and record vertically oriented images When attaching the vertical grip remove the battery cover in advance For details refer to the operating instructions for the vertical grip How to remove the battery cover Press the attaching removing lever of this product while pulling the battery cover aside e You can attach the removed battery cover to the vertical grip so that you do not lose it How to attach the battery cover Insert the shaft of the battery cover into the battery cover shaft opening and slide the attaching removing lever down to lock it e When a vertical grip is attached to this product the battery remaining is displayed as mm 2 dram e When the vertical grip is attached you cannot perform the following operations Charging the battery pack If you
100. e 10 second delay self timer When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes a beep sounds and the shutter operates after 10 seconds To cancel the self timer press the shutter button again S 2 Self timer 2 Sec sets the 2 second delay self timer This reduces the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button e Press the amp button of the control wheel to end the self timer e Press the X button and select 7 Single Shooting of the control wheel to release the self timer 98 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Self timer Cont Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds You can choose the best shot from several shots taken 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode Self timer Cont 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details Sec Self timer Cont 10 Sec 3 Img default setting shoots three frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes a beep sounds and the shutter operates after 10 seconds X cs5 Self timer Cont 10 Sec 5 Img Shoots five frames in succession 10 seconds after you press the shutter button When you press the shutter button the self timer lamp flashes a beep sounds and the shutter operates after 10 seconds 99
101. e difference of a subject and the shooting conditions e When the flash is used this function has little effect e When the contrast of the scene is low or when product shake or subject blur occurs you may not obtain good HDR images If the product has detected a problem MAJ ij is displayed on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Shoot again as necessary paying attention to the contrast or blur 108 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones White Balance Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions Use this feature when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected or when you want to change the color tones on purpose for photographic expression 1 MENU p Camera Settings White Balance desired setting Menu item details AWB Auto default setting The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones Daylight The color tones are adjusted for the daylight A Shade The color tones are adjusted for shadiness e Cloudy The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky O Incandescent The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo studio 4 1 Fluor Warm White The color temperature is adjusted for warm white fluorescent lighting E40 Fluor Cool White The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting
102. e eyes and Smile Face Detect is set to On a detection frame is displayed on the face after it is displayed on the eyes When Smile Face Detect is set to Off a detection frame is displayed on the eyes for a certain time 82 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Measuring the exact distance to the subject The mark shows the location of the image sensor When you measure the exact distance between the product and the subject refer to the position of the horizontal line The distance from the lens contact surface to the image sensor is about 18 mm 23 32 in The image sensor is the part that converts the light source to a digital signal e If the subject is closer than the minimum shooting distance of the lens the focus cannot be confirmed Make sure you put enough distance between the subject and the product 83 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp You can adjust the exposure under MENU when the exposure compensation dial is set to 0 Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust Exposure Comp to the plus side or minus side respectively exposure compensation Normally exposure is set automatically auto exposure 1 MENU g Camera Settings Exposure Comp desired setting You can adjust the exposure in a range of 5 0EV to 5 0EV when the expos
103. e printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not e When you print images at a shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges 331 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images with the date e If you want to print images with the date use Print Setting under Specify Printing e You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information For compatibility with Exif information consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software e Using PlayMemories Home you can print images with the date without recording the date e When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so 332 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged e Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it 333 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time e This is not a malfunction Turn off the product and do not use it for a while 334 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product e Set the date and time again e The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged Insert a charged battery and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left of
104. ected 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 24 3 Set the other digits following the same procedure as in step 2 then press in the center of the control wheel How to reset the time code Reset the time code using the infrared remote control RMT 845 sold separately which is available at Sony service facilities e Only the following settings can be changed using the RMT 845 You cannot perform any other operations Reset time code Start stop movie recording How to set the user bit UB Preset 1 MENU ee Setup TC UB Settings UB Preset then press amp in the center of the control wheel 2 Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits 3 Set the other digits following the same procedure as in step 2 then press in the center of the control wheel How to reset the user bit 1 MENU ef s Setup TC UB Settings UB Preset then press in the center of the control wheel 2 Press the ff Delete button to reset the user bit 00 00 00 00 How to select the recording method for the time code TC Format 1 MENU s amp s Setup TC UB Settings TC Format then press in the center of the control wheel DF Records the time code in Drop Frame format NDF Records the time code in Non Drop Frame format The time code is based on 30 frames per second However a gap between the actual time and the time code will occur during extended periods of recording as the frame f
105. ected color depending on the subject or shooting conditions e You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen because the product processes the image after the shot Also you cannot shoot another image until image processing is finished You cannot use these effects with movies Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Mono Miniature Watercolor Illustration e In the case of HDR Painting and Rich tone Mono the shutter is released three times for one shot Be careful about the following Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light Do not change the composition before shooting When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred you may not be able to obtain good HDR images If the product detects such a situation ig B e appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation If necessary change the composition or otherwise adjust the settings be careful of blurring and shoot again 111 Howto Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode Creative Style Allows you to select the desired image processing You can adjust exposure shutter speed and aperture as you like with Creative Style unlike with Scene Selection where the product adjusts the exposure 1 MENU gt g Camera Settings Creative Style desired setting Menu item details S
106. ed access point is displayed on the screen Select the desired access point When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen Select Manual Setting and set the access point For the input method refer to How to use the keyboard e f you select Manual Setting input the SSID name of the access point then select the security system 3 Input the password and select OK Access Point Set OK Cancel e Access points without the f mark do not require a password 4 Select OK How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required a keyboard is displayed on the screen co u ch in A OK Cancel 1 Input box The characters you entered are displayed 2 Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the control wheel the character type switches among alphabet letters numerals and symbols 3 Keyboard Each time you press g on the center the character that you enter will be displayed For example If you want to enter abd Select the key for abc and press once to display a select mm 5 Move cursor and press select the key for abc and press twice to display b select the key for def and press _ once to display d 4 Finalize Finalizes the entered characters 5 Move cursor Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left 6 Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor 7
107. ee point 90 to 100 Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity High Mid Low Manual Set Settings when Manual is selected Point Sets the knee point 75 to 105 Slope Sets the knee slope 5 gentle to 5 steep Color Mode Sets type and level of colors Movie Suitable colors when Gamma is set to Movie Still Suitable colors when Gamma is set to Still Cinema Suitable colors when Gamma is set to Cine1 Pro Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras when combined with ITU 709 gamma ITU709 Matrix Colors corresponding to ITU 709 standard when combined with ITU 709 gamma Black amp White Sets the saturation to zero for shooting in black and white S Gamut Setting based on the assumption that the pictures will be processed after shooting Used when Gamma is set to S Log2 Saturation sets the color saturation 32 to 32 Color Phase Sets the color phase 7 to 7 Color Depth sets the color depth for each color phase This function is more effective for chromatic colors and less effective for achromatic colors The color looks deeper as you increase the setting value towards the positive side and lighter as you decrease the value towards the negative side This function is effective even if you set Color Mode to Black amp White R 7 light red to 7 deep red G 7 light green to 7 deep green B 7 light blue to 7 deep blue C
108. egions where they were purchased Use Eye Fi cards in accordance with the law of the countries regions where you purchased the card e Eye Fi cards are equipped with a wireless LAN function Do not insert an Eye Fi card into the product in locations in which their use is prohibited such as on an airplane When an Eye Fi card is inserted into the product set Upload Settings to Off When the upload function is set to Off the AFF indicator will be displayed on the product e Power save mode will not function during uploading e lf Aig error is displayed remove the memory card and reinsert it or turn the product off and then on again If the indicator appears again the Eye Fi card may be damaged e Wireless LAN communication may be influenced by other communication devices If the communication status is poor move closer to the access point to be connected e This product does not support Eye Fi Endless Memory Mode Before using an Eye Fi card be sure that Endless Memory Mode is turned off 190 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Tile Menu selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button 1 MENU fs Setup Tile Menu desired setting Menu item details On Always displays the first screen of the menu Tile Menu Off default setting Deactivates the Tile Menu display 191 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Mode Dial
109. emory card Import the movie to your computer using PlayMemories Home and play it back 326 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product e Use PlayMemories Home to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product 327 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake e All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore the data 328 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing You cannot print images e RAW images cannot be printed To print RAW images first convert them to JPEG images using Image Data Converter 329 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing The color of the image is strange e When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB DCF2 0 Exif2 21 the images are printed at a lower saturation 330 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off e Depending on your printer the left right top and bottom edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with HJ Aspect Ratio set to 16 9 the lateral end of the image may be cut off e When printing images using your printer cancel the trimming or borderless settings of the printer Consult th
110. er shooting 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode desired setting Menu item details __ Single Shooting default setting Shoots one still image Normal shooting mode LJ Cont Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button Spd Priority Cont Shoots images continuously at high speed while you press and hold down the shutter button X Self timer Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds Sc Self timer Cont Shoots a specified number of images continuously after 10 seconds GC Cont Bracket Shoots images while holding the shutter button down each with different degrees of brightness ES Single Bracket Shoots a specified number of images one by one each with a different degree of brightness GjwWB WB bracket shoots a total of three images each with a different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance color temperature and color filter DRO Bracket shoots a total of three images each at a different degree of D Range Optimizer 95 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Cont Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button 1 MENU gt p Camera Settings Drive Mode Cont Shooting e To hold the focus and exposure during burst change the following settings Set Focus Mode to Continuous AF Set PJ AE
111. evices in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio in AVCHD format When Movies shot are recorded in MPEG 4 format at approximately 30 frames sec for 1080 60i compatible devices or approximately 25 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with AAC audio mp4 format File Format is set to MP4 Menu items details When 7 File Format is set to XAVC S 60p 50M 50p 50M default setting Records high image quality movies at 1920 x 1080 60p 50p Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps Ave kk 30p 50M 25p 50M Records high image quality movies at 1920 x 1080 30p 25p Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps Ave 24p 50M Only for 1080 60i compatible models Records high image quality movies at 1920 x 1080 24p This produces a cinema like atmosphere Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps Ave 120p 50M 100p 50M Records 1280 x 720 size movies at a high speed Movies and sound can be recorded at 120 fos 100 fps You can create smoother slow motion images using compatible editing equipment Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps Max When 7 File Format is set to AVCHD 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX Records high image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 601 501 Bit rate Approx 24 Mbps Max 60i 17M FH default setting 50i 17M FH default setting Records standard image quality movies of 1920 x 1080 601 501 Bit rate Approx 17 Mbps Ave 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS Records the highest
112. f 335 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two images at a time e This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image 336 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product does not work properly e Turn off the product Remove the battery pack and insert it again If the product is hot remove the battery pack and allow it to cool down before trying this corrective procedure e f an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately is used disconnect the power cord Connect the power cord and turn on the product again If the product repeats the same error often or still does not work after trying these solutions consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 337 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others E appears on the screen e Remove the memory card and insert it again If the problem persists even after performing this procedure format the memory card 338 Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messages Set Area Date Time e Set the area date and time If you have not used the product for a long time charge the internal rechargeable backup battery Power insufficient e The cleaning mode will not operate when the remaining battery charge is less than 3 We recommend using the AC Adaptor AC PW20 when
113. f the Blu ray Disc Association e AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories e HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC e Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc e iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc e iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc e Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo Wi Fi PROTECTED SET UP are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance e The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries e DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Alliance e JB and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application downl
114. f the product and be as level as possible e Give aclear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown e If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter the product shoots the image After shooting the product returns to Smile Shutter mode e When the Smile Face Detect is set to Smile Shutter you can select the Smile Detection Sensitivity from On Slight Smile On Normal Smile and On Big Smile e You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom Sweep Panorama Picture Effect is set to Posterization When using the Focus Magnifier function Scene Selection is set to Landscape Night Scene or Sunset e Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected e The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions e If the product cannot detect a face set the Smile Detection Sensitivity e If you track a face using Lock on AF while executing Smile Shutter Smile Detection is performed only for that face 141 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product soft Skin Effect still image Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function 1 MENU gt p Camera Settings J Soft Skin Effect desired setting Menu item details t O
115. ff default setting Does not use the WJ Soft Skin Effect function Biv On Uses the WJ Soft Skin Effect e When fy Soft Skin Effect is set to On you can select the effect level 142 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration New Registration If you register faces in advance the product can detect the registered face as a priority when Smile Face Detect is set to On Regist Faces 1 MENU ts Custom Settings Face Registration New Registration 2 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered and press the shutter button 3 When a confirmation message appears select Enter e Up to eight faces can be registered e Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat a mask sunglasses etc 143 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration Order Exchanging When multiple faces are registered to be given priority the face registered first will be given priority You can change the priority order 1 MENU ty Custom Settings Face Registration Order Exchanging 2 Select a face to change the order of priority 3 Select the destination 144 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration Delete De
116. ffectively charged in temperatures outside this range e When you connect this product and a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source the laptop s battery charge may decrease Do not charge this product using the laptop computer for too long e Do not turn on restart a computer wake a computer from sleep mode or turn off a computer while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable Doing so may cause a malfunction of this product Disconnect the product and the computer before performing the above operations e We do not guarantee charging if you are using a self built or modified computer Charging time Full charge The charging time is approximately 150 minutes using the AC adaptor Supplied The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances Effective use of the battery pack e Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments So in cold places the operational time of the battery pack is shorter To ensure longer battery pack use we recommend puiting the battery pack in your pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in the product immediately before you start shooting If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket be careful of causing a short circuit The battery pack will run down quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently
117. fter referred to as LGPL are included in the product This informs you that you have a right to have access to modify and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL LGPL Source code is provided on the web Use the following URL to download it htto www sony net Products Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code Licenses in English are recorded in the internal memory of your product Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the PMHOME LICENSE folder 283 How to Use Precautions This product Trademarks Trademarks e The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation OC Memory Stick MEMORY STICK PRO Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK Duo Memory Stick Duo MEMORY STICK PRO DUO Memory Stick PRO Duo MEMORY STICK PRO HG Dug Memory Stick PRO HG Duo MEMORY STICK xXL HG pup Memory Stick XC HG Duo Memory STICK MICRO Memory Stick Micro MI AGICGATE MagicGate PhotoTV HD InfoLITHIUM PlayMemories Online PlayMemories Online logo PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home logo PlayMemories Mobile PlayMemories Mobile logo PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps logo Multi Interface Shoe Multi Interface Shoe logo e XAVC S and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation e Blu ray Disc and Blu ray are trademarks o
118. g Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is blurred e Make sure that SteadyShot is set to On e The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash resulting in camera shake The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended Hand held Twilight and Anti Motion Blur in Scene Selection are also effective in reducing blur 309 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The LCD screen darkens after a short period of time passed e f you do not operate the product for a certain period of time the product switches to the power save mode The product exits power save mode when you perform operations such as pressing the shutter button halfway 310 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The control dial or control wheel does not work e Dial Wheel Lock is on Hold down the Fn button until the lock is released or set the Dial Wheel Lock to Unlock 311 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images Images cannot be played back e Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product e The folder tile name has been changed on your computer e When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than this product playback on this product is not guaranteed e The product is in USB mode Disconnect the product from the computer e Use PlayMemor
119. g PlayMemories Home e 120 p 50M 100p 50M cannot be set with the following functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection 115 Howto Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Dual Video REC Allows you to simultaneously record an XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie 1 MENU pf Camera Settings Dual Video REC desired setting Menu item details On An XAVC S movie and an MP4 movie or an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie are recorded simultaneously Off default setting The Dual Video REC function is not used e When H Record Setting for an XAVC S movie is set to 60p 50p or 120p 100p HH Record Setting for an AVCHD movie is set to 60p 50p or F7H File Format is set to MP4 the Dual Video REC function Is set to Off e f you select Date View in View Mode when playing back movies XAVC S movies and MP4 movies or AVCHD movies and MP4 movies are displayed side by side 116 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Marker Display Sets whether or not to display markers to enable alignment to a structure while shooting movies 1 MENU x Custom Settings 74 Marker Display desired setting Menu item details On Markers are displayed The markers are not recorded on the medium Off default setting No marker is displayed e You cannot display markers
120. g any button instead of pressing the shutter button halfway down The settings for Focus Mode will be applied 1 Select the desired key and assign the AF On function to it using MENU ts Custom Settings Custom Key Settings 2 Press the key to which you have assigned the AF On function while auto focus shooting 81 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Eye AF The camera focuses on the subject s eyes while you keep the button pressed 1 MENU gt g Custom Settings Custom Key Settings assign the Eye AF function to the desired button 2 Point the camera at a person s face and press the button to which you have assigned the Eye AF function 3 Press the shutter button while pressing the button e Depending on the circumstances the camera may not be able to focus on the eyes In such cases the camera detects a face and focuses on the face e If the camera cannot detect a person s face you cannot use Eye AF e Depending on the circumstances you cannot use Eye AF such as when Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF or Manual Focus etc e Eye AF may not function in the following situations When the person is wearing sunglasses When the front hair covers the person s eyes In low light or back lit conditions When the eyes are closed When the person is in the shade When the person is out of focus e When the camera focuses on th
121. g the camera Attaching a lens Attaching the lens hood We recommend that you use the lens hood to prevent light outside the shooting frame from affecting the image 1 Match the shape of the lens hood mounting part and lens head and turn the lens hood clockwise until it clicks Attach the lens hood properly Otherwise the lens hood may not have any effect or may be partially reflected in the image e When the lens hood is attached properly the lens hood index red line matches the red index mark on the hood e Remove the lens hood when using the flash Otherwise the lens hood blocks the flash light and may appear as a shadow on the image e To store the lens hood after shooting attach the lens hood to the lens backward 23 How to Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Notes on changing the lens When changing the lens if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor the part that converts the light to an electric signal it may appear as dark spots on the image depending on the shooting environment This camera is equipped with an anti dust function that causes the image sensor to vibrate a little when the power is turned off to prevent dust from attaching to the image sensor However always make sure to attach remove the lens quickly away from dusty locations 24 Howto Use Preparing the camera Setting the date and time Setting the date and time W
122. ges according to the selected image size When f Aspect Ratio is 3 2 When shooting full size images Zoom Setting Optical zoom only including smart Zoom IK Image Size L x M1 5x S 2x Zoom Setting On Clearlmage Zoom IK Image Size L2x M3 1x S 4x Zoom Setting On Digital Zoom IK Image Size L 4x M6 1x S 8x When shooting APS C size images Zoom Setting Optical zoom only including smart Zoom IK Image Size L x M 1 3x S 2x Zoom Setting On Clearlmage Zoom Ay Image Size L 2x M 2 6x S 4x Zoom Setting On Digital Zoom Ks Image Size L 4x M 5 2x S 8x 49 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Ring Rotate Assigns zoom in T or zoom out W functions to the zoom ring rotation direction Available only with power zoom lenses that support this function 1 MENU x Custom Settings Zoom Ring Rotate desired setting Menu item details Left W Right T default setting Assigns zoom out W function to left handed rotation and zoom in T function to right handed rotation Right W Left T Assigns zoom in T function to left handed rotation and zoom out W function to right handed rotation e This function is available only with a power zoom lens whose operation direction is variable 50 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Using flash sold separately In dark environments use the
123. ght sources it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness 1 MENU p Camera Settings White Balance Custom Setup 2 Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center and then press on the center of the control wheel The calibrated values Color Temperature and Color Filter are displayed 3 Select a registration number using the right left button The monitor returns to the recording information display while retaining the memorized custom white balance setting e The message Custom WB Error indicates that the value is higher than the expected range when the flash is used on a subject with too bright colors in the frame If you register this value the indicator turns yellow on the recording information display You can shoot at this point but it is recommended that you set the white balance again to get a more accurate white balance value 110 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images 1 MENU p Camera Settings Picture Effect desired setting Menu item details C Off default setting Disables the Picture Effect function Ger Toy Camera Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness Pop Color Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones fo
124. he subject is dark 1 MENU gy Camera Settings f Auto Slow Shut desired setting Menu item details On default setting Uses H Auto Slow Shut The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter soeed when recording in dark locations Off Does not use f7 Auto Slow Shut The recorded movie will be darker than when On is selected but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur e fF 8 Auto Slow Shut does not function in the following situations When Movie in shooting mode is set to Shutter Priority or Manual Exposure When ISO is set to other than ISO AUTO 124 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE Button sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button 1 MENU gt ts Custom Settings MOVIE Button desired setting Menu item details Always default setting Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode Movie Mode Only Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to Movie mode 125 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color gradation etc for movies Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as Gamm
125. hen the exposure compensation dial is set to 0 1 MENU x Custom Settings Dial Ev Comp desired setting Menu item details Off default setting Does not enable exposure compensation with the front or rear dial dih Front dial ag Rear dial Enables exposure compensation with the front or rear dial e When the exposure compensation function is assigned to the front or rear dial any function that had been assigned to that dial previously is re assigned to another dial e When the exposure compensation dial is set to a position other than 0 the settings of the exposure compensation dial will be prioritized For example if you set Exposure Comp to 5 0EV but the exposure compensation dial is set to 2 0EV the 2 0EV setting will be prioritized 93 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Reset EV Comp sets whether to maintain the exposure value set using Exposure Comp when you turn off the power when the exposure compensation dial position is set to 0 1 MENU x Custom Settings Reset EV Comp desired setting Menu item details Maintain Maintains the settings of Custom Settings Reset default setting Resets the settings of Exposure Comp to 0 94 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Drive Mode You can set the drive mode such as continuous or self tim
126. hen you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions the setting screen for the date and time appears 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera The setting screen for the date and time appears 2 Check that Enter is selected on the screen then press amp on the control wheel 3 Select your desired geographic location and then press 4 Select a setting item using the up down side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel then press in the center 5 Set Daylight Savings Date Time and Date Format using the up down left right sides then press in the center e Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set other items then select Enter and press in the center e To cancel the date and time setting procedure press the MENU button e This camera does not have a function for inserting the date on images You can insert the date on images and then save and print them using PlayMemories Home e f the date and time setting is cancelled halfway the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera 25 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top bottom right left side of the control wheel Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the contr
127. hod for connecting the smartphone and the product varies depending on the smartphone Sand to Smartphone SSID Password Device Name Cancel Menu item details Select on This Device selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone 1 Select from among This Image All Images on This Date or Multiple Images 2 If you select Multiple Images select the desired images using on the control wheel then press MENU Enter Select on Smartphone Displays all images recorded on the product s memory card on the smartphone e You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image size refer to the following steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size e Some images may not be displayed on the smartphone depending on the recording format e RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent e You cannot send XAVC S or AVCHD format movies e This product shares the connection information for Send to Smartphone with a device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product reset the connection information by following these steps MENU Wireless SSID PW Reset After resetting the c
128. ic shot may not be achieved within the given time If this happens try shooting after changing Panorama Size to Standard e Since several images are stitched together the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly in some cases e The images may be blurred in dark scenes e When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent e When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE AF locked angle are very different in brightness and focus the shooting may not be successful If this happens change AE AF locked angle and shoot again e The following situations are not suited for shooting Sweep Panorama Moving subjects Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously similar patterns such as the sky beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a light bulb e The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations When the camera is panned too fast or too slow The subject is too blurry e You can turn the front dial on the shooting screen to select the shooting direction 38 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene 1 Set the mode dial to SCN Scene Selection 2 MEN
129. ice In such cases set RH TC Output to Off 205 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu REC Control movie lf you connect the camera to an external recorder you can remotely command the recorder to start stop recording using the camera 1 MENU s amp s Setup HDMI Settings f REC Control desired setting Menu item details On Bsr The camera can send a recording command to an external recorder Brec The camera is sending a recording command to an external recorder Off default setting The camera is not able to send a command to an external recorder to start stop recording e When EH TC Output is Off EH REC Control is set to Off e Even when gt rec is displayed if the external recorder is not ready for recording for example if there is no capacity on the recording medium or there is not enough battery remaining or the camera is not connected to the device properly recording on the external recorder may fail When recording on an external recorder confirm that the external recorder is recording video properly 206 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI 4K Output movie sets the HDMI output when connecting to recorders that support4K 1 Set the mode dial to HH Movie 2 Connect the camera and the device to be connected via an HDMI cable 3 MENU fe Setup H HDMI 4K Output desired setting Menu item details Off default
130. ices such as mobile phones or IC tags etc NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch point e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology e f you cannot make a connection do as the following Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and then move the smartphone slowly toward the N mark of this product f the smartphone is in a case remove it If the product is in a case remove it Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone e When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off e If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode the displayed image is sent to the smartphone 228 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone 1 MENU amp Wireless Send to Smartphone desired setting e If you press the Ae Send to Smartphone button in playback mode the setting screen for Send to Smartphone will appear 2 If the product is ready for the transfer the information screen appears on the product Connect the smartphone and the product using that information e The setting met
131. ies Home to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer 312 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The date and time are not displayed e The screen display is set to display images only Press DISP Display Setting on the control wheel to display the information 313 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image cannot be deleted e Cancel the protection 314 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image was deleted by mistake e Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete 315 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images A DPOF mark cannot be put e You cannot place DPOF marks on RAW images 316 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected e Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions Place the product closer to the wireless access point e Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point 317 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi WPS Push does not work e WPS Push may not work depending on the access point settings Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point and perform Access Point Set
132. ifies the images for 2 seconds 5 Sec Magnifies the images for 5 seconds No Limit Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button 71 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting This function allows you to confirm the focus easily 1 MENU gt x amp Custom Settings Peaking Level desired setting Menu item details High Sets the peaking level to high Mid Sets the peaking level to middle Low Sets the peaking level to low Off default setting Does not use the peaking function e Since the product determines that sharp areas are in focus the effect of peaking differs depending on the subject and shooting conditions e The outline of in focus ranges is not enhanced when the product is connected using an HDMI cable 72 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting 1 MENU x Custom Settings Peaking Color desired setting Menu item details Red Enhances outlines in red Yellow Enhances outlines in yellow White default setting Enhances outlines in white 73 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Pre AF still image The product automatically
133. ing e Charge the battery pack with the camera s power turned off 291 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack is not charged e When the battery pack is not charged the charge lamp does not light even if you follow the proper charging procedure check if the power of the product is turned off then remove the battery pack and re insert the same battery pack securely or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable 292 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on e FINDER MONITOR is set to Viewfinder Set FINDER MONITOR to Auto 293 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies You cannot record images e You are using a memory card with a write protect switch and the switch is set to the LOCK position Set the switch to the record position e Check the free capacity of the memory card e You cannot record images while charging the flash e The lens is not attached properly Attach the lens properly e The Self timer is activated 294 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Recording takes a long time e The noise reduction function is processing an image This is not a malfunction e You are shooting in RAW mode Since RAW data files are large RAW mode shooting may take time e The Auto HDR function is processing an i
134. ing on the purpose of the image 1 MENU gy Camera Settings J Color Space desired setting Menu item details SRGB default setting This is the standard color space of the digital camera Use SRGB in normal shooting such as when you intend to print out the images without any modification AdobeRGB This color space has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the image starts with _DSC e AdobeRGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB e When displaying images that were recorded with AdobeRGB on this product or non Adobe RGB compliant devices the images are displayed with low saturation 151 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Grid Line sets whether the grid line is displayed or not The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images 1 MENU x Custom Settings Grid Line desired setting Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well balanced composition Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition This is suit
135. ion between various devices such as mobile phones or IC tags etc NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch point e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology e You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image size refer to the following steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size e RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent e If the Image Index is displayed on the product you cannot transfer images using the NFC function e f you cannot make a connection perform the following Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and then move the smartphone slowly toward the N mark of this product If the smartphone is in a case remove it If the product is in a case remove it Confirm that the NFC function is activated on the smartphone e When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect the product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off e You cannot send AVCHD format movies e You cannot send XAVC S format movies 230 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a computer send to Computer You can tra
136. ions 242 e Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi Fi function 243 Starting the applications e Launching the downloaded application 244 Managing the applications e Uninstalling applications 245 e Changing the order of applications 246 e Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps 247 Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment e Recommended computer environment 248 Using the software e PlayMemories Home 249 e Installing PlayMemories Home 250 e Software for Mac computers 251 e Image Data Converter 252 e Installing Image Data Converter 253 e Accessing Image Data Converter Guide 254 e Remote Camera Control 255 e Installing Remote Camera Control 256 e Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control 257 Connecting this product and a computer e Connecting the product to a computer 258 e Importing images to the computer 259 e Disconnecting the product from the computer 260 Creating a movie disc e Disc type 261 Selecting the disc creation method 262 e Creating a disc with a device other than a computer 263 e Creating Blu ray Discs 264 Precautions This product Precautions e Precautions 265 e On the internal rechargeable battery 266 e Notes on the battery pack 267 e Battery pack and battery charger 268 e Charging the battery pack 269 e Memory card 270 Cleaning this produ
137. is open When noise reduction is in progress a message appears and you cannot take another picture Select this to prioritize the image quality Off Does not activate noise reduction Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting 149 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product High ISO NR still image When shooting with high ISO sensitivity the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high Amessage may be displayed during noise reduction processing you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears 1 MENU g Camera Settings gt KJ High ISO NR desired setting Menu item details Normal default setting Activates high ISO noise reduction normally Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Off Does not activate high ISO noise reduction e KJ High ISO NR is not available in the following situations When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto or Sweep Panorama Scene Selection e Ky High ISO NR is not available for RAW images 150 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Color Space still image The way colors are represented using combinations of numbers or the range of color reproduction is called color space You can change the color space depend
138. ist Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the control wheel Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown Folder View Still Selects from All and All in Folder Date View Selects from All and All in Date Rng Interval Selects from Short and Long Effects Select from On and Off Playback Image Size Select from HD and 4k The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions e You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer e You can view images on a Wi Fi Direct enabled TV or network enabled TV including cable TV e f you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi Fi Direct you need to register your access point first e Displaying the images on the TV may take time e Movies cannot be shown on a TV via Wi Fi Use an HDMI cable sold separately 232 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Airplane Mode When you board an airplane etc you can turn off all Wi Fi functions temporarily 1 MENU Wireless Airplane Mode desired setting lf you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen 233 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions WPS Push lf your access point has the WPS button you can register the access point to this pr
139. ity range for the ISO AUTO mode select ISO AUTO and press the right side of the control wheel and set the desired values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum The values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum are also applied when shooting in ISO AUTO mode under Multi Frame NR 105 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity Multi Frame NR The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously combines them reduces the noise and records them as one image The image recorded is one combined image 1 MENU ge Camera Settings ISO Multi Frame NR 2 Press the right side of the control wheel to display the setting screen then select a desired value using the top bottom side of the control wheel e When Ky Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG this function cannot be used e The flash D Range Opt and Auto HDR cannot be used e When Picture Profile is set to something other than Off you cannot set Multi Frame NR e You cannot set Multi Frame NR when Picture Effect is set e You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the ISO AUTO mode under Multi Frame NR Select ISO AUTO under ISO and press the right side of the control wheel and set the desired values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum The values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum are also applied when shooting in ISO AUTO mode u
140. k 2 To protect other images repeat step 1 3 MENU gt OK gt Press on the center All in this Folder Protects all images in the selected folder All with this date Protects all images in the selected date range Cancel All in this Folder Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder Cancel All with this date Cancels the protection of all images in the selected date range e The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the View Mode setting 181 Howto Use Viewing Using viewing functions 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI connected TV that supports 4K 1 Turn off this product and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately 3 Turn onthe TV and switch the input 4 Turn on this product 5 Play back a still image then press the bottom of the control wheel The still image is output in 4K resolution e You can output still images in 4K resolution by selectingMENU Playback 4K Still Image PB gt OK e This menu is only available with 4K compatible TVs For details refer to the operating instructions of the TV 182 How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV an HDMI cable sold separately and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are require
141. lay desired setting Menu item details Setting Effect ON default setting Displays Live View in conditions close to what your picture will look like as a result of applying all your settings This setting is useful when you want to shoot pictures while checking the results of the shot on the Live View screen Setting Effect OFF Shows Live View without the effects of exposure compensation white balance Creative Style or Picture Effect When this setting is used you can easily check the image composition Live View is always displayed with the appropriate brightness even in Manual Exposure mode e When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Movie or Scene Selection Live View Display cannot be set to Setting Effect OFF e When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect ON you may have difficulty checking the composition as the Live View Display may seem too dark or too bright If such a phenomenon occurs set Live View Display to Setting Effect OFF When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect OFF the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View Hint e When you use a third party flash such as a studio flash Live View Display may be dark for some shutter speed settings When Live View Display is set to Setting Effect OFF Live View Display will be displayed brightly so that you can easily check the compo
142. layMemories Home support page hitp www sony co jp omh se English only 251 Howto Use Viewing on computers Using the software software for Mac computers For details on software for Mac computers access the following URL htto www sony co p imsoft Mac Wireless Auto Import Wireless Auto Import is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to the computer using Wi Fi function Download Wireless Auto Import from the URL above and install it on your Mac computer For details see Help for Wireless Auto Import e The software that can be used varies depending on the region 252 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter you can do the following e You can edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness e You can adjust images with white balance exposure and Creative Style etc e You can save the still images displayed and edited on a computer You can either save the still image as RAW format or save it in the general file format e You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this product e You can rank images in five grades e You can apply color labels 253 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing Image Data Converter 1 Download and install the software by accessing
143. letes a registered face 1 MENU x amp Custom Settings Face Registration Delete If you select Delete All you can delete all registered faces e Even if you execute Delete the data for registered face will remain in the product To delete the data for registered faces from the product select Delete All 145 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red eye phenomenon 1 MENU g Camera Settings Red Eye Reduction desired setting Menu item details On The flash is always fired to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off default setting Does not use Red Eye Reduction e Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or whether the subject looks at the pre strobe or not 146 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Obj Framing still image When this product detects and shoots faces macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by Lock on AF the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition and then saves it Both the original and the trimmed images are saved The trimmed image is recorded in the same size as the original image size 1
144. lightly toward the camera turn the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into the locked position e Be sure to hold the lens straight when attaching it e Do not press the lens release button when attaching a lens e Do not use force when attaching a lens e A Mount Adaptor sold separately is required to use an A mount lens sold separately When using the Mount Adaptor refer to the operating manual supplied with the Mount Adaptor e If you want to shoot full frame images use a full frame size compatible lens e When you use a lens with a tripod socket attach a tripod to the tripod socket of the lens to help balance the weight of the lens e When carrying the camera with a lens attached hold both the camera and the lens firmly e Do not hold the part of the lens that is extended for zoom or focus adjustment 21 Howto Use Preparing the camera Attaching a lens Removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you remove the lens 1 Keep pressing the lens release button A and turn the lens in the direction of the arrow until it Stops i Fa ae gt a F k iA in 1 ites i he a P a a a a fo i l p ot i r Pa f J Paf a i rif E I I r z ii ii ri I 2 Attach the lens caps to the front and rear of the lens and the body cap to the camera e Remove any dust from the caps before attaching them 22 How to Use Preparin
145. m 86 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high such as when shooting a backlit subject or a subject near a window meter the light at a spot where the subject appears to have the appropriate brightness and lock the exposure before shooting To reduce the brightness of the subject meter the light at a spot brighter than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen To make the subject brighter meter the light at a spot darker than the subject and lock the exposure of the entire screen 1 Adjust the focus on the spot at which the exposure is adjusted 2 Switch the AF MF AEL switch lever to the AEL position then press the AEL button The exposure is locked and f AE lock lights up 3 Keep pressing the AEL button and focus on the subject again then shoot the picture e Keep holding the AEL button down while taking a shot if you want to continue shooting with the fixed exposure Release the button to reset the exposure e If you select the AEL toggle function in Custom Key Settings you can lock the exposure without holding down the AEL button 87 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure AEL w shutter still image sets whether to fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU x Custom Settings PJ AEL w shutter desired setting Menu item de
146. m among 1 Sec 3 Sec default setting 5 Sec 10 Sec or 30 Sec To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU key to quit the slideshow You cannot pause the slideshow e You can activate a slideshow only when View Mode is set to Date View or Folder View Still 179 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter clockwise 1 MENU gt Playback Rotate 2 Press on the center of the control wheel The image is rotated counter clockwise The image rotates as you press amp on the center If you rotate the image once the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off e You cannot rotate the movies e You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products e When viewing rotated images on a computer the images may be displayed in their Original orientation depending on the software 180 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure The mark is displayed on protected images 1 MENU gt Playback Protect desired setting Menu item details Multiple Img Applies or cancels the protection of the selected multiple images 1 Select the image to be protected then press on the center of the control wheel The mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press again to remove the YY mar
147. mage e The product is compiling images 295 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is out of focus e The subject is too close Check the minimum focal distance of the lens e Ambient light is insufficient e The subject you are shooting is not suitable for auto focusing Shoot in Flexible Spot mode or manual focus mode 296 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The angle of view changes little by little while shooting images e Depending on the lens you use the angle of view may change little by little while focusing This change in angle of view may be more evident when the focus mode is set to Continuous AF AF C including Sports Action in the Scene Selection function This does not affect the actual recorded images Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses 297 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen e While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback 298 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The date and time are recorded incorrectly e Set the correct date and time e The area selected using Area Setting differs from the actual area Select the actual area 299 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting
148. mode 2 Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel 3 Press on the center to play back the image e To pause playback press amp on the center again e To return to the display of the entire image press the MENU key e Panoramic images shot using other products may be displayed in a different size from the actual size or may not scroll correctly 175 How to Use Viewing Printing Specify Printing You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later The DPOF print order icon will appear on the specified images DPOF refers to Digital Print Order Format 1 MENU gt Playback Specify Printing desired setting Menu item details Multiple Img selects images to order printing 1 Select an image and press on the center of the control wheel A VY mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press and delete the Vf mark 2 Repeat step 1 to print other images 3 MENU OK gt on the center Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Print Setting You can set whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks Select On or Off Enter in Date Imprint e You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files Movies RAW images 176 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions View Mode Sets the View Mode image display method 1 MENU gt
149. n movie mode e When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode adjust the aperture manually Available focus area When the LA EA1 Mount Adaptor is mounted the available focus areas are the same as for the available settings of this camera 278 How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA2 Mount Adaptor lf you use the LA EA2 Mount Adaptor sold separately the following functions are available Full size shooting Not available Autofocus Available AF system Phase Detection AF which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF MF Select Lenses that do not support Direct manual focus Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens Lenses that support Direct manual focus Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens When the switch on the lens is set to AF you can use MENU to change the focusing method Other lenses Can be changed using MENU Focus Mode Available modes are as follows Single shot AF Continuous AF Available focus area Wide The product automatically selects a focus area from among 15 areas Center The product uses the focus area located in the center area exclusively Flexible Spot You can select a focus area from 15 areas using the control wheel 279 How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA3 Mount Adaptor lf you use the LA EA3 Mount Adaptor sold separately the following functions are a
150. n the Trash icon The product is disconnected from the computer e For Windows 7 Windows 8 computers the disconnect icon may not appear In that case you can skip steps 1 and 2 above 261 Howto Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Disc type Blu High definition image quality HD A Blu ray Disc enables you to record longer duration of high definition image quality HD movies than DVD discs 3 High definition image quality HD AVCHD recording disc High definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a high definition image quality HD disc is created e You can play a high definition image quality HD disc on AVCHD format playback devices such as a Sony Blu ray Disc player and a PlayStation 3 You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players Standard definition image quality STD standard definition image quality STD movie converted from high definition image quality HD movie can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs and a standard image quality STD disc is created You can use the following types of 12 cm discs with PlayMemories Home For Blu ray discs see Creating Blu ray Discs DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Non rewritable DVD RW DVD RW Rewritable e Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software e PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countrie
151. nches on this product e When the product is in playback mode the registered application will not launch even if you touch the smartphone to the product e When you call up an application with one touch even if that application does not work with a smartphone PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch Exit PlayMemories Mobile without performing an operation If you do not exit PlayMemories Mobile the smartphone stays in standby connection status 226 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product and shoot still images movies Still images movies shot via remote control are sent to the smartphone from the product The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone 1 MENU om Application Application List Smart Remote Embedded 2 When the product is ready for the connection an information screen appears on the product Connect the smartphone and the product using that information e Connection setting methods differ among smartphones Smart Remote Embedded Sip Password Device Marre 3 Check the composition of the image on the smartphone screen and then press the shutter button A on the smartphone to shoot an image e Use button B to change settings such as EV Self Timer and Review Check e When you record movies using a smartphone as
152. nder Multi Frame NR 106 How to Use Using shooting functions Correcting the brightness or contrast D Range Opt DRO By dividing the image into small areas the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation 1 MENU pf Camera Settings DRO Auto HDR D Range Opt 2 Select the desired setting using the left right side of the control wheel Menu item details D Range Optimizer Auto default setting Corrects the brightness automatically MA D Range Optimizer Lv1 D Range Optimizer Lv5 Optimizes the gradation of a recorded image for each divided area Select the optimization level from Lv1 weak to Lv5 strong e DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when the shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama or when Multi Frame NR or Picture Effect is used e DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when Picture Profile is set to something other than Off e DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when Sunset Night Scene Night Portrait Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur is selected in Scene Selection The setting is fixed to D Range Optimizer Auto when other modes are selected in Scene Selection e When shooting with D Range Opt the image may be noisy Select the proper level by checking the recorded image especially when you enhance the effect 107 How to Use Using shooti
153. ne1 but optimized for editing with up to 100 video signal equivalent to HG4600G30 Cine3 Intensifies the contrast in light and shade more than Cine1 and Cine2 and strengthens gradation in black Cine4 Strengthens the contrast in dark parts more than Cine3 The contrast in dark parts is lower and the contrast in bright parts is higher than for Movie ITU709 Gamma curve that corresponds to ITU 709 ITU709 800 Gamma curve for confirming scenes on the assumption of shooting using S Log2 S Log2 Gamma curve for S Log2 This setting is based on the assumption that the picture will be processed after shooting Black Gamma Corrects gamma in low intensity areas Range Selects the correcting range Wide Middle Narrow Level Sets the correcting level 7 maximum black compression to 7 maximum black stretch Knee Sets knee point and slope for video signal compression to prevent over exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of the subject to the dynamic range of your camera When selecting Still Cine1 Cine2 Cine3 Cine4 IT U709 800 S Log2 in Gamma Knee is set to Off if Mode is set to Auto To use functions in Knee set Mode to Manual Mode Selects auto manual settings Auto The knee point and slope are set automatically Manual The knee point and slope are set manually Auto Set Settings when Auto is selected Max Point Sets the maximum point of the kn
154. nformation Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically Level Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front back directions When the product is level in both directions the indicator turns to green 56 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode DISP Button Monitor Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the monitor using DISP Display Setting in shooting mode 1 MENU ts Custom Settings DISP Button Monitor desired setting Enter The items marked with are available Menu item details Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Histogram Displays the luminance distribution graphically Level Indicates whether the product is level in both the horizontal and front back directions When the product is level in both directions the indicator turns to green For viewfinder Displays information suited for shooting with the viewfinder 57 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Image Size still image The la
155. ng functions Correcting the brightness or contrast Auto HDR Widens the range gradation so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness HDR High Dynamic Range One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded 1 MENU pf Camera Settings DRO Auto HDR Auto HDR 2 Select the desired setting using the left right side of the control wheel Menu item details ia Auto HDR Exposure Diff Auto default setting Corrects the exposure difference automatically t Auto HDR Exposure Diff 1 0EV Auto HDR Exposure Diff 6 0EV sets the exposure difference based on the contrast of the subject Select the optimal level between 1 0 EV weak and 6 0 EV strong For example if you set the exposure value to 2 0 EV three images will be composed with the following exposure levels 1 0 EV optimal exposure and 1 0 EV e Auto HDR is not available for RAW images e When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama or Scene Selection you cannot select Auto HDR e When Multi Frame NR is selected you cannot select Auto HDR e When using Picture Effect you cannot select Auto HDR e When Picture Profile is set to something other than Off you cannot set Auto HDR e You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot e You may not obtain the desired effect depending on the luminanc
156. nging the appropriate exposure that is set by this product This function is available when you do not use the flash e P on the screen changes to P when you turn the front rear dial e To cancel program shift set the shooting mode to other than Program Auto or turn off the camera e According to the brightness of the environment the program shift may not be used e Set the shooting mode to another one than P or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made e When the brightness changes the aperture F value and shutter soeed also change while maintaining the shift amount 37 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera 1 Set the mode dial to ey Sweep Panorama 2 Point the camera at the subject 3 While pressing the shutter button halfway down aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition A This part will not be shot 4 Press the shutter button fully down 5 Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor B B Guidance bar e If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time a gray area occurs in the composite image If this happens move the product faster to record the full panoramic image e When Wide is selected for Panorama Size the entire angle of the panoram
157. ning charge of the battery pack and on the charging conditions Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs We recommend charging the battery pack at an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside this temperature range Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet wall socket If malfunctions occur while using the charger disconnect the plug from the wall outlet wall socket immediately to disconnect from the power source Even when the CHARGE lamp of this battery charger is off the power is not disconnected If any trouble occurs while this unit is in use unplug it from the wall outlet wall socket to disconnect the power When the camera is being used for the first time or when you use a battery pack that has not been used for a long time the CHARGE lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged for the first time If this happens remove the battery pack from the charger and then re insert it to recharge e Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already fully charged or close to fully charged Doing so may cause a deterioration in battery performance 12 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera When using the camera for the first time be sure to charge the battery pack The charged bat
158. nsfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation Before starting this operation install PlayMemories Home on your computer and register the access point on the product 1 Start your computer 2 MENU D Wireless Send to Computer e Depending on the application settings of your computer the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer e You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time e f you want to transfer images to another computer connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home 231 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a network enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable For some TVs you may need to perform operations on the TV For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 1 MENU D Wireless View on TV desired device to be connected 2 When you want to play back images using slideshow press on the center of the control wheel e To display the next previous image manually press the right left side of the control wheel e To change the device to be connected press the bottom side of the control wheel then select Device l
159. nt The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces There is a flashing light The subject is backlit 30 How to Use Shooting Shooting still images movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button 1 Press the MOVIE button to start recording 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording e To adjust the shutter soeed and aperture value to the desired settings set the shooting mode to Movie e f you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie the noise of the product operating will be recorded The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording e For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording refer to Recordable time of movies When movie recording is finished you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again Recording may stop to protect the product depending on the temperature of the product or the battery e When shooting the sound of the shoulder strap hooks triangular hook could be recorded depending on the situation used e When recording movies with low ISO sensitivity if you point the camera at a very bright light source high intensity areas on the monitor may be recorded in darker tones 31 How to Use Shooting Selecting a sh
160. nt RAW images with shooting settings the following settings are not reflected Black Level Black Gamma Knee Color Depth e f you change Gamma the available ISO value range changes e There may be more noise in dark parts depending on the gamma settings It may improve by setting the lens compensation to Off e When using S Log2 gamma the noise becomes more noticeable compared to when using other gammas If the noise still is significant even after processing pictures it may be improved by shooting with a brighter setting However the dynamic range becomes narrower accordingly when you shoot with a brighter setting We recommend checking the picture in advance by test shooting when using S log2 e Setting ITU709 800 or S Log2 may cause an error in the white balance custom setup In that case set the exposure bright first and then perform custom setup e Setting ITU709 800 or S Log2 disables the Black Level setting e f you set Slope to 5 in Manual Set Knee is set to Off e S Gamut is a color space unique to Sony that provides a wide color space equivalent to film cameras However S Gamut setting of this camera does not support the whole color space of S Gamut it is a setting to realize a color reproduction equivalent to S Gamut 126 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Video Light Mode Sets the illumination setting for a video light sold separately 1 ME
161. o prevent the image from blurring e In the Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur mode the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded e f you select Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur with RAW or RAW amp JPEG the image quality becomes Fine temporarily e Reducing blur is less effective even in Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur when shooting the following subjects Subjects with erratic movement Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously similar patterns such as the sky a beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or waiter falls e In the case of Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers such as fluorescent lighting e The minimum distance that you can come close to a subject does not change even if you select Macro For the minimum in focus range refer to the minimum distance of the lens attached to the product e To change the scene rotate the front dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene 39 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed for example at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter or as a trailing image with low speed shutter The shutter soeed can be changed while recording movies 1 Set the mode dial to S Shu
162. oad Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks may not be specified in all cases in this manual 284 Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting lf you experience trouble with the product try the following solutions 1 Check the items under Troubleshooting then check the product 2 Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power 3 Initialize the settings 4 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website htto www sony net 285 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product e Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct and insert it until the battery lock lever is locked 286 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot turn on the product e After inserting the battery pack into the product it may take a few moments for the product to power up e Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly e The battery pack
163. oduct easily by pushing the WPS button 1 MENU gt amp Wireless WPS Push 2 Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register e WPS Push works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the WPS button method If the security setting is set to WEP or your access point does not support the WPS button method perform Access Point Set e For details about the available functions and settings of your access point see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point e Aconnection may not be enabled depending on the surrounding conditions such as the type of wall material or if there is an obstruction or poor wireless signal between the product and access point If that happens change the location of the product or move the product closer to the access point 234 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Access Point Set You can register your access point manually Before starting the procedure check the SSID name of the access point security system and password The password may be preset in some devices For details see the access point operating instructions or consult the access point administrator 1 MENU D Wireless Access Point Set 2 Select the access point you want to register Access Point Sat mh g Ea Da When the desir
164. oints and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the monitor These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way e Exposing the monitor or lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause a malfunction Exercise caution when placing the product near a window or outdoors e Do not press against the monitor The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction e Images may trail across on the monitor in a cold location This is not a malfunction e If the monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it wipe it with a soft cloth If the monitor stays wet the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate This may cause a malfunction e In addition the monitor may be darker than usual at first e Make sure not to bump the lens or subject it to force Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others When discarding or transferring this product to others make sure to perform the following operation to protect private information e Perform Setting Reset to reset all the settings 266 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged This rechargeable battery is continually charged as
165. ol wheel The DISP Display Setting 0 Drive Mode and WB White Balance functions are assigned to the top left right side of the control wheel In addition you can change the ISO settings by turning the control wheel You can assign selected functions to the left right bottom side of the control wheel or to the in the center and to the rotation of the control wheel During playback you can display the next previous image by pressing the right left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel 26 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting playback and operation methods 1 Press MENU button to display the Menu screen MENU f ae ol L 2 Select the desired MENU item using the up down left right side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel and then press in the center of the control wheel e The display may move directly from step 1 to step 3 depending on the Tile Menu setting 3 Select the desired setting item by pressing the up down left right side on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel and then press on the center of the control wheel e Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item av AHH
166. ommended operating temperature When the temperature returns to the appropriate range charging resumes and the Charge lamp lights up again We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F e When the AC Adaptor Supplied is connected to the product shooting playback is not available 270 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick XC HG Duo media Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD card SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card e Memory Stick PRO Duo media and SD cards up to 64 GB have been tested and proven to operate with this product e When recording movies the following memory cards are recommended Memory STick PRO Dug Marke Memory Stick PRO Duo media Mark2 Memory STICK XC HG Dug Memory Stick XC HG Duo media Mark2 Memory STIck PRO HG Dug Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Class 4 SD card or faster e When recording XAVC S format movies use the following memory cards SDXC memory card with a capacity of at least 64 GB Class 10 or faster UHS I compatible SDXC memory card with a capacity of at least 64 GB Memory Stick XC HG Duo media e This product supports UHS compatible SD cards e When you use a memory card with this product for the first time it is recommended that you format
167. one that matches your country region e NP FW50 Rechargeable battery pack 2 e Micro USB Cable 1 Shoe cap 1 Attached on the camera Eyepiece cup 1 Attached on the camera Instruction Manual 1 Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide 1 2 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Front side When the lens is removed AF illuminator Self timer lamp Front dial Wi Fi sensor built in Remote sensor Lens release button Built in microphone Mount index Image sensor Mount Contacts SCO MANAOA WD a Do not cover this part during movie recording Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume Do not directly touch these parts 3 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Rear side 1 Eyepiece cup Viewfinder MENU button Eye sensor Monitor O A W PO e You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position he a _ M _ a p ii a r 6 Diopter adjustment dial e Adjust the diopter adjustment dial according to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder 7 For shooting C2 Custom2 button For viewing Enlarge button 8 AF MF AEL switch lever 9 Rear dial 10 For shooting AF MF Auto focus manual focus button AEL button For viewing Ball Image index button 11 MOVIE button 12 For shooting Fn button For viewing Send to Sma
168. onnection information you must register the smartphone again e When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off 229 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone sending images to an Android smartphone NFC One touch Sharing With just one touch you can connect this product and an NFC enabled Android smartphone and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone For movies you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with f7 File Format set to MP4 1 Activate the NFC function of the smartphone 2 Display a single image on the product 3 Touch the smartphone to the product The product and the smartphone are connected and PlayMemories Mobile automatically launches on the smartphone and then the displayed image is sent to the smartphone e Before you touch the smartphone cancel the sleep and lock screen functions of the smartphone e The NFC function is available only when the N N mark is displayed on the product e Touch the smartphone to the product for 1 2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches e To transfer two or more images select MENU gt Wireless Send to Smartphone to select images After the connection enabled screen appears use NFC to connect the product and the smartphone About NFC NFC is a technology that enables short range wireless communicat
169. ooting mode List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial Available functions lare Auto Mode Allows you to shoot still images of any subject under any condition with good results by setting the values determined appropriate by the product P Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter soeed and the aperture value F value Also you can select various settings using the menu A Aperture Priority Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background etc S Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects etc by manually adjusting the shutter speed M Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter soeed and the aperture value 1 2 Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or numeric settings registered in advance Movie Allows you to change the setting for movie recording Sweep Panorama Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images SCN Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene 32 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings 1 Set the mode dial to Fi jre Auto Mode 2 MENU p Came
170. own below e Make sure that the cord is not pinched when you close the cover 6 How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline and may differ from the actual display Monitor mode For playback Basic information display Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode 1 i tet EPP PASM 89 OW J A 0 ak A om iB Ep a HAs Lim Shooting mode 1 2 Register number JAVA O EADE AORA Scene Recognition icons Fr A B or At B at ae Memory card Upload 100 Remaining number of recordable images EA i Aspect ratio of still images 12M 10M 5 1M 4 3M 3 0M 2 6M 1 3M 1 1M WIDE STD Image size of still images RAW RAW J X FINE FINE STD Image quality of still images 120p 100p 60p 50p 60i 50 30p 24p 25p Frame rate of movies Be HE LEE BEL Image size of movies rzza 100 Remaining battery Remaining battery warning te Flash charge in progress APS C Size Capture VIEW Setting Effect OFF Deon AF Illuminator NFC is activated Airplane Mode Borr No audio recording of movies K Wind Noise Reduction Wd Wha steadyShot Camera shake warning l Overheating warning FULL ERROR Database file full Database file error sQ cQ A Smart Zoom wy Clear Image ZoomDigital Zoom QO Spot metering area Digital level gauge
171. product silent Shooting You can shoot images without the shutter sound 1 MENU gt x Custom Settings gt J Silent Shooting desired setting Menu item details On You can shoot images without the shutter sound Off default setting AJ Silent Shooting is deactivated e Use the FW Silent Shooting function on your own responsibility while taking sufficient consideration to the privacy and portrait rights of the subject e Even if J Silent Shooting is set to On it will not be completely silent e Even if fy Silent Shooting is set to On the operating sound of the aperture and focus will sound e When shooting still images using the WJ Silent Shooting function with low ISO sensitivity if you point the camera at a very bright light source high intensity areas on the monitor may be recorded in darker tones e When the power is turned off the shutter sound may beep in rare occasions This is not a malfunction e Image distortion caused by the movement of the subject or the camera may occur e f you shoot images under instantaneous lightning or flickering lights such as the flash light from other cameras or fluorescent lighting a striping effect may occur on the image e If you want to turn off the beep that sounds when the subject is in focus or the self timer operates set Audio signals to Off e Even if PJ Silent Shooting is set to On the shutter sound may beep under the following circums
172. prox 380 Actual shooting movies Battery life approx 60 min Continuous shooting movies Battery life approx 90 min Viewing still images Battery life approx 280 min Number of images approx 5600 Viewfinder mode shooting still images Battery life approx 160 min Number of images approx 320 Actual shooting movies Battery life approx 55 min Continuous shooting movies Battery life approx 90 min e The above battery life and number of images applies when the battery pack has been fully charged The battery life and number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use e The battery life and number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F Using the lens FE 28 70mm F3 5 5 6 OSS sold separately Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo media sold separately Viewfinder Bright Manual 0 Monitor Brightness Manual 0 Display Quality Standard e The number for Shooting still images is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Focus Mode Single shot AF One picture is taken every 30 seconds The power is turned on and off once every ten times e The number for Actual shooting movies is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting unde
173. r sold separately you can attach an A mount lens sold separately to this product For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor e You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses e You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A mount lens e The sound of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded during movie recording You can turn the sound off by selecting MENU Camera Settings Audio Recording Off e It may take a long time or may be difficult for the product to focus depending on the lens used or the subject 277 How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA1 Mount Adaptor lf you use the LA EA1 Mount Adaptor sold separately the following functions are available Full size shooting Not available Autofocus Available with SAM SSM lens only AF system Contrast AF AF MF Select Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens Focus Mode single shot AF When an A mount lens is attached the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E mount lens is attached Approximately two to seven seconds slower for shooting based on the Sony measurement conditions This may vary depending on conditions such as subject and brightness during shooting e When using a Mount Adaptor the Auto Focus does not work i
174. r the higher the sensitivity 1 MENU pf Camera Settings ISO desired setting Menu item details Multi Frame NR Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise ISO AUTO default setting Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically 50 64 80 100 125 160 200 250 320 400 500 640 800 1000 1250 1600 2000 2500 3200 4000 5000 6400 8000 10000 12800 16000 20000 25600 32000 40000 51200 64000 80000 102400 128000 160000 204800 256000 320000 409600 You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity select a larger number e ISO AUTO is selected when using the following functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama e When ISO is set to a value lower than ISO 100 the range for recordable subject brightness dynamic range may decrease e The higher the ISO value the more noise will appear on the images e When shooting movies ISO values between ISO 100 and ISO 409600 are available If the ISO value is set to a value smaller than ISO 100 the setting is automatically switched to ISO 100 When you finish recording the movie the ISO value returns to the original setting e When you use Multi Frame NR it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images e You can change the automatically set ISO sensitiv
175. r then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent damage to the finish or casing e Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide e Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand e Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time Cleaning the monitor e f oil from your hand or hand cream etc remain on the monitor the original coating may become easily removable Wipe oil or hand cream off as soon as possible e If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper etc the coating may be scratched e If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust gently remove the dust from the surface and then clean the monitor using soft cloth etc 272 How to Use Precautions This product Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card P Image Size L 12M When hy Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 Standard 2GB 445 images 4GB 890 images 8GB 1800 images 16GB 3600 images 32GB 7200 images 64GB 14000 images Fine 2GB 325 images 4GB 650 images 8GB 1300 images 16GB 2650 images 32GB 5300 images 64GB 10500 images Extra fine 2GB 180 images 4GB 370 images 8GB 750 images 16GB 1500 images 32GB 3000 images 64GB 6000 images RAW amp
176. r again Airplane Mode is set to On Set Airplane Mode to Off Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone For details refer to the instruction manual of the smartphone Do not place any metal objects other than a smartphone near thefQ N mark Do not contact two or more smartphones to this product at the same time lf another NFC based application is running on your smartphone terminate that application 323 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The computer does not recognize this product e Set USB Connection to Mass Storage e Use the micro USB cable supplied to connect the devices e Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly Disconnect all equipment other than this product the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer e Connect this product directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device 324 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers You cannot import images e Connect this product and your computer correctly making a USB connection e When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to import the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by this product 325 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer e You are playing back the movie directly from the m
177. r the following conditions The image quality is set to 60i 17M FH Actual shooting movies Battery life based on repeated shooting zooming shooting stand by turning on off etc Continuous movie shooting Battery life based on non stop shooting until the limit 29 minutes has been reached and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again Other functions such as zooming are not used e If the remaining battery is not displayed press the DISP Display Setting 16 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Supplying power using a wall outlet wall socket Power can be supplied to the camera during shooting playback using an AC adaptor AC PW20 sold separately 1 To supply power to the camera during shooting playback connect the camera and the AC adaptor AC PW20 sold separately and plug the AC adaptor to a wall outlet wall socket e You cannot shoot or play back images while the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the camera If you want to shoot or play back images with power supplied from a wall outlet wall socket use the AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately 17 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Removing the battery pack How to remove the battery pack 1 Make sure that the access lamp is not lit and turn off the camera 2 Slide lock lever A and remove the battery pack e Be careful not to drop the battery pack
178. ra For details on the XAVC S format see the following description What is XAVC S Records high definition movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 codec MPEG 4 AVC H 264 is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency You can record high quality images while reducing the amount of data XAVC S AVCHD recording format XAVC S Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps Records a more vivid movie compared to AVCHD with increased amounts of information AVCHD Bit rate Approx 28Mbps The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers e Bit rate is the amount of the data processed within a given length of time Max 113 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies File Format movie Selects the movie file format 1 MENU g Camera Settings 7 File Format desired setting Menu item details XAVC S Records 60p 50p 30p 25p 24p 1 20p 100p movies in XAVC S format This file format is suitable for high bit rates Only for 1080 60i compatible models Audio LPCM e You cannot create discs using the software PlayMemories Home with movies that are recorded with f File Format set to XAVC S e When recording movies with R File Format set to XAVC S you need an SDXC memory card of Class 10 or faster AVCHD default setting Records 601 501 60p 50p 24p 25p movies in AVCHD format This file format is suita
179. ra Settings Auto Mode Intelligent Auto e When Mode Dial Guide is set to On you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial 3 Point the camera to the subject When the camera recognized the scene the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen 4 Adjust the focus and shoot the image e The product will not recognize the scene when you shoot images with zoom functions other than optical zoom e The product may not properly recognize these scenes under some shooting conditions 33 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions and the appropriate settings are set automatically The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image etc using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images 1 Set the mode dial to Fi jre Auto Mode 2 MENU gy Camera Settings Auto Mode Superior Auto e When Mode Dial Guide is set to On you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial 3 Point the camera to the subject When the camera recognizes a scene scene recognition icon appears on the screen If necessary appropriate shooting function for the recognized scene and the number of times the shutter is released also appear i 3 Shot Cont Shooting 4
180. reless When using a wireless flash the shading effect provides a more 3D appearance to a subject than when using an attached flash This mode is effective when you attach a remote control compatible external flash sold separately to the product and shoot with a wireless flash sold separately placed away from the product e The default setting depends on the shooting mode e Available flash mode depends on the shooting mode 52 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Flash Comp Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture 1 MENU pf Camera Settings Flash Comp desired setting Selecting higher values side makes the flash level higher and lower values side makes the flash level lower e The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash effect may not be visible 53 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash FEL Lock The flash level is automatically adjusted so that the subject gets the optimum exposure during normal flash shooting You can also set the flash exposure in advance FEL Flash Exposure Level 1 Cen
181. requency of the NTSC image signal is approximately 29 97 frames per second Drop frame corrects this gap to make the time code and actual time equal In drop frame the first 2 frame numbers are removed every minute except for every tenth minute The time code without this correction is called non drop frame e The setting is fixed to NDF when recording in 1080 24p How to select the count up format for the time code TC Run 1 MENU e a Setup TC UB Settings TC Run then press in the center of the control wheel Rec Run Sets the stepping mode for the time code to advance only while recording The time code Is recorded sequentially from the last time code of the previous recording Free Run sets the stepping mode for the time code to advance anytime regardless of the camera operation e The time code may not be recorded sequentially in the following situations even when the time code advances in Rec Run mode When the recording format is changed When the recording medium is removed How to select how the time code is recorded TC Make 1 MENU ae Setup TC UB Settings TC Make then press in the center of the control wheel Preset Records the newly set time code on the recording medium Regenerate Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code The time code advances in Rec R
182. rger the image size the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large format paper The smaller the image size the more images can be recorded 1 MENU p Camera Settings J Image Size desired setting Menu item details Image size when PJ Aspect Ratio is 3 2 L 12M 4240x2832 pixels M 5 1M 2768x1848 pixels S 3 0M 2128x1416 pixels Image size when PJ Aspect Ratio is 16 9 L 10M 4240x2384 pixels M 4 3M 2768x1560 pixels S 2 6M 2128x1200 pixels When APS C Size Capture is On Image size when J Aspect Ratio is 3 2 L 5 1M 2768x1848 pixels M 3 0M 2128x1416 pixels S 1 3M 1376x920 pixels Image size when PJ Aspect Ratio is 16 9 L 4 3M 2768x1560 pixels M 2 6M 2128x1200 pixels S 1 1M 1376x776 pixels e When Ky Quality is set to RAW or RAW amp JPEG the image size for RAW images corresponds to L 58 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Aspect Ratio still image sets the aspect ratio of still images 1 MENU ge Camera Settings J Aspect Ratio desired setting Menu item details 3 2 default setting Suitable for standard prints 16 9 For viewing on a high definition TV 59 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Quality still image selects the compression format of still images 1 MENU ge Camera Settings J Quality desired
183. rminal of the computer e Note the following points when charging via a computer If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source the laptop battery level decreases Do not charge for an extended period of time Do not turn on off or restart the computer or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera Doing so may cause a malfunction Before turning on off or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode disconnect the camera from the computer Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers No guarantees are made for charging using a custom built computer or a modified computer The camera may not operate correctly when other USB devices are used at the same time 14 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Inserting the battery pack into the camera How to insert the battery pack into the camera 1 Slide the open lever to open the battery cover 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever A with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place 3 15 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded played back using a battery pack Screen mode shooting still images Battery life approx 190 min Number of images ap
184. rtphone button e You can display the screen for Send to Smartphone by pressing this button e When you attach a vertical grip sold separately pressing thet Image rotation button on the vertical grip displays the Send to Smartphone screen 13 Control wheel 14 For shooting C3 Custom3 button For viewing i Delete button 15 Access lamp 16 Playback button 4 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Top side Side view 10 11 12 13 Speaker Image sensor position mark a Microphone jack e When an external microphone is connected the microphone is turned on automatically lf the external microphone is a plugin power type the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera C Headphones jack Charge lamp Multi Micro USB Terminal e Supports Micro USB compatible device HDMI micro jack Multi interface shoe e Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe However when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe the connection is completed Mode dial Power switch Shutter button C1 Custom 1 button Exposure compensation dial Hooks for shoulder strap e Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera 14 RY N mark e This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC enabled Smartphone For details on the location of the N N mark on yo
185. s Posterization Creates a high contrast abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors or in black and white Retro Photo Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast a Soft High key Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere bright transparent ethereal tender soft Partial Color Creates an image which retains a specific color but converts others to black and white Cig High Contrast Mono Creates a high contrast image in black and white Get Soft Focus Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect Cts HDR Painting Creates the look of a painting enhancing the colors and details Cu Rich tone Mono Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details ini Miniature Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly with the background defocused considerably This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models Gute Watercolor Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors Illustration Creates an illustration like image by emphasizing the outlines e You can perform detailed settings for the following Picture Effect modes using the left right side of the control wheel Toy Camera Posterization Partial Color Soft Focus HDR Painting Miniature Illustration e When Partial Color is selected images may not retain the sel
186. s become brighter Toward Images become darker 0 Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject e When ISO is set to ISO AUTO the ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you have set If the aperture value and shutter soeed you have set are not suitable for appropriate exposure the ISO value indicator will blink e The Metered Manual indicator does not appear when ISO is set to ISO AUTO e When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual the Metered Manual indicator flashes e The wg SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode e The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot e By setting the AF MF AEL switch lever to AEL and rotating the front rear dial while pressing the AEL button you can change the shutter speed and aperture F value combination without changing the set exposure value Manual shift 42 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode BULB You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure BULB is suitable for shooting trails of light such as fireworks 1 Set the mode dial to M Manual Exposure 2 Turn the rear dial clockwise until BULB is indicated 3 Select the aperture value F value using the front dial 4 Press the shutter button
187. s or MP4 movies are recorded 1 MENU ss Setup Select REC Folder desired folder e You cannot select the folder when you select the Date Form setting 215 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card to which still images or MP4 movies are recorded A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used Images are recorded in the newly created folder A folder for still images and a folder for MP4 movies that have the same number are created at the same time 1 MENU fe Setup New Folder e When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created e Up to 4 000 images in total can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder may be automatically created 216 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Folder Name Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card You can change the way folder names are assigned 1 MENU ef s Setup Folder Name desired setting Menu item details Standard Form default setting The folder name form is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10040
188. s regions 262 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc selecting the disc creation method You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product Depending on the disc type playable devices may vary Select a method suitable for your disc player For details on creating a disc using PlayMemories Home see the Help of PlayMemories Home Only for Windows Blu Creates a disc with high definition image quality HD Writable movie format PS FX FH Player Blu ray Disc playback devices Sony Blu ray Disc player PlayStation 3 etc wa 2 Creates a disc with high definition image quality HD AVCHD recording disc Writable movie format PS FX FH Player AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu ray Disc player PlayStation 3 etc DvD 2 Creates a disc with standard definition image quality STD Writable movie format PS FX FH Player Ordinary DVD playback devices DVD player computer that can play back DVD discs etc You can create a disc with movies recorded in these formats using PlayMemories Home by down converting the image quality 263 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu ray recorder etc Depending on which device you use the types of disc that can be created vary Blu ray recorder Blu r O High definition image q
189. shifted by plus or minus 1 0 EV He Single Bracket 2 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2 0 EV Fs Single Bracket 2 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2 0 EV aus Single Bracket 3 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV Single Bracket 3 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV e When ISO AUTO is selected in Manual Exposure mode the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value If a setting other than ISO AUTO is selected the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed e When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value 101 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer WB bracket Shoots three images each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance color temperature and color filter 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode WB bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details nwe White Balance Bracket Lo default setting Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balan
190. sition 154 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product FINDER MONITOR sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen 1 MENU x Custom Settings FINDER MONITOR desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically Viewfinder The screen is turned off and the image is always displayed in the Electronic Viewfinder Monitor The Electronic Viewfinder is turned off and the image is always displayed on the screen 155 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Release w o Lens Sets whether or not the shutter can be released when no lens is attached 1 MENU x Custom Settings Release w o Lens desired setting Menu item details Enable default setting Releases the shutter when no lens is attached Select Enable when attaching the product to an astronomical telescope etc Disable Does not release the shutter when a lens Is not attached e Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens contact such as the lens of an astronomical telescope In such cases adjust the exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image 156 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this
191. sony co jo BDUW To install your computer must be connected to the Internet For detailed operations see the Help of PlayMemories Home e To play back a Blu ray Disc that was created using movies recorded in 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS you must use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver 2 0 265 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases Be sure to back up the data for protection e When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation e When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise Creating an image database file lf you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the product and turn on the power the product automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card s capacity The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the product until the process is completed lf a database file error occurs export all images to your computer using PlayMemories Home and then format the memory card using this product Do not use store the product in the following places e In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera bod
192. stination 247 How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account information for the Sony Entertainment Network that is registered on the product is displayed 1 MENU QE Application Application List Application Management Display Account Information 248 How to Use Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL www sony net pcenv 249 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home you can do the following e You can import images shot with this product to your computer e You can play back the images imported to your computer e You can share your images using PlayMemories Online Also for Windows you can do the following e You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them e You can edit and correct images such as by trimming and resizing e You can create a Blu ray Disc AVCHD disc or DVD Video disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer You cannot create discs from XAVC S format movies although they can be imported to computers e You can upload images to a network service An internet connection is required e For other details please refer
193. sure from base to darker and then to lighter Press the shutter button for each image You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording 1 MENU g Camera Settings Drive Mode Single Bracket 2 Select the desired mode using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details Fas Single Bracket 0 3EV 3 Image default setting This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV W Single Bracket 0 3EV 5 Image This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 3 EV fF Single Bracket 0 5EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV ws Single Bracket 0 5EV 5 Image This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 5 EV fs Single Bracket 0 7EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV W Single Bracket 0 7EV 5 Image This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0 7 EV aus Single Bracket 1 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1 0 EV fs Single Bracket 1 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots a total of five images in a row with an exposure value
194. switches to another Zoom function than the optical zoom e When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom Metering Mode is fixed to Multi e When you use another zoom function than the optical zoom the following functions are not available Face Detection Lock on AF fs Auto Obj Framing e To use another zoom function than the optical zoom for movies assign Zoom to the desired button using Custom Key Settings 47 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product 1 MENU x Custom Settings Zoom Setting desired setting Menu item details Optical zoom only default setting Optical zoom is activated You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set AJ Image Size to M or S On Clearlmage Zoom Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly On Digital Zoom When the zoom range of the WJ Clear Image Zoom is exceeded the product magnifies images to the largest scale However the image quality will deteriorate e Set Optical zoom only if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate 48 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens chan
195. t Saturation and Sharpness Contrast Saturation and Sharpness can be adjusted for each Creative Style item Select an item to be set by pressing the right left side of the control wheel then set the value using the top bottom side of the control wheel Contrast The higher the value selected the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated and the bigger the effect on the image Saturation The higher the value selected the more vivid the color When a lower value is selected the color of the image is restrained and subdued Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness The higher the value selected the more the contours are accentuated and the lower the value selected the more the contours are softened Registering preferred settings Style Box Select the six style box the boxes with numbers on the left side fst to register preferred settings Then select the desired settings using the right side of the control wheel You can call up the same style with slightly different settings e Standard is selected when using the following functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect Picture Profile e When Creative Style is set to Black amp White or Sepia Saturation cannot be adjusted 112 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format XAVC S with this came
196. t IP Address Setting to Auto 244 How to Use Adding applications to the product Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps 1 MENU QE Application Application List desired application to launch How to launch the applications faster Assign Download Appli and Application List to the custom key You can launch the applications or display application list only by pressing the custom key during the shooting information screen is displayed 245 How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Uninstalling applications You can uninstall applications from this product 1 MENU QE Application Application List Application Management Manage and Remove 2 Select the application to be uninstalled 3 Select gy to uninstall the application e The uninstalled application can be re installed For details see the application download website 246 How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Changing the order of applications You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product 1 MENU QE Application Application List Application Management Sort 2 Select the application of which you want to change the order 3 Select the de
197. t Win Mac htto Awww sony co jo imsoft Mac 257 Howto Use Viewing on computers Using the software Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control Windows Start All Programs Remote Camera Control Remote Camera Control Help e For Windows 8 start Remote Camera Control and right click the title bar to select Remote Camera Control Help Mac Finder Applications Remote Camera Control and select Help from the menu bar gt Remote Camera Control Help 258 How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the product or connect it to a wall outlet wall socket using an AC Adaptor AC PW20 sold separately 2 Turn on the product and the computer 3 Connect the product and your computer using the micro USB cable supplied A 7 T E Na ae 259 How to Use Viewing oncomputers Connecting this product and a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images For details on PlayMemories Home functions see the Help of PlayMemories Home Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home For Windows When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between this product and a computer click Open folder to view files OK DCIM or MP_ROOT
198. t this function to On the correct exposure will not be set or the image brightness will be uneven 158 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product S Auto Img Extract Sets whether or not to save all the images that were shot continuously in Superior Auto 1 MENU x Custom Settings S Auto Img Extract desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Saves one appropriate image selected by the product Off Saves all of the images e Even if you set S Auto Img Extract to Off with Hand held Twilight selected as the scene recognition mode one combined image is saved e When the fwy Auto Obj Framing function is activated two images are saved even if you set S Auto Img Extract to Auto 159 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product APS C Size Capture This product shoots 35mm full size image sensor pictures but it can also shoot APS C size equivalent sensor pictures 1 MENU x Custom Settings APS C Size Capture desired setting Menu item details On Captures APS C size equivalent sensor pictures using any lens Auto default setting Automatically sets the capture range depending on the lens Off Always captures 35mm full size image sensor pictures e When you set APS C Size Capture to On the image size will change automatically e When you set APS C
199. tails Auto default setting Fixes the exposure after adjusting the focus automatically when you press the shutter button halfway down when Focus Mode is set to Single shot AF On Fixes the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not fix the exposure when you press the shutter button halfway down Use this mode when you want to adjust focus and exposure separately The product keeps adjusting the exposure while shooting in Cont Shooting or Spd Priority Cont mode e When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF and PAEL w shutter is Off or Auto the aperture is fixed at the moment you press the shutter button halfway If the brightness changes drastically during continuous shooting release your finger from the shutter button once then press the shutter button halfway down again e Operation using the AEL button is prioritized over the F AEL w shutter settings 88 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exp comp set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light or just ambient light 1 MENU x Custom Settings Exp comp set desired setting Menu item details Ambient amp flash default setting Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light Ambient only Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only 89 How to Us
200. tails 30 Min 5 Min 2 Min 1 Min default setting 10 Sec e Turn off the product when you do not use it for a long time e The power save function is not activated during playing back slideshow or recording movies or when connected to a computer 195 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu PAL NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL NTSC system TV 1 MENU fs Setup PAL NTSC Selector Enter e This function is provided with 1080 50i compatible devices only It is not provided with 1080 60i compatible devices The 1080 50i compatible devices have a 50i mark on the bottom of the product e If you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with the PAL system a message telling you that you must re format the card appears When you record using the NTSC system re format the memory card or use another memory card e When the NTSC mode is selected the Running on NTSC message always appears on the start up screen each time you turn the product on 196 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Cleaning Mode Allows you to clean the image sensor a Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently 2 MENU o Setup Cleaning Mode Enter 3 Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen 4 Detach the lens 5 Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding area 6 Attach the lens
201. tances White Balance is set to Custom Setup Face Registration e You cannot select J Silent Shooting when the mode dial is set to other than P A S M e When Py Silent Shooting is set to On the following functions are not available Flash shooting Auto HDR Picture Effect Picture Profile by Long Exposure NR e Front Curtain Shut S Auto Img Extract BULB shooting Multi Frame NR e When shooting using a function downloaded fromPlayMemories Camera Apps IE Silent Shooting is canceled e The minimum value for ISO sensitivity is ISO 100 e After you turn the camera on the time in which you can start recording is extended by 0 5 seconds 157 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product e Front Curtain Shut The electronic front curtain shutter function shortens the time lag between shutter releases 1 MENU x Custom Settings e Front Curtain Shut desired setting Menu item details On default setting Uses the electronic front curtain shutter function Off Does not use the electronic front curtain shutter function e When you shoot at high shutter speeds with a large diameter lens attached the ghosting of a blurred area may occur depending on the subject or shooting conditions In such cases set this function to Off e When a lens made by another manufacturer including a Minolta Konica Minolta lens is used set this function to Off If you se
202. tat Standard default setting For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors nd Vivid The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers spring greenery blue sky or ocean views Nii Neutral The saturation and sharpness are lowered for shooting images in subdued tones This is also suitable for capturing image material to be modified with a computer Ceat Clear For shooting images in clear tones with limpid colors in highlight suitable for capturing radiant light Deep Deep For shooting images with deep and dense colors suitable for capturing the solid presence of the subject Gt Light For shooting images with bright and simple colors suitable for capturing a refreshingly light ambience Por Portrait For shooting the skin color in a soft tone ideally suited for shooting portraits anat Landscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more Sosa Sunset For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun Migi Night Scene The contrast is lowered for reproducing night scenes Mum Autumn leaves For shooting autumn scenes vividly highlighting the reds and yellows of changing leaves wt Black amp White For shooting images in black and white monotone Bea Sepia For shooting images in sepia monotone To set Contras
203. ter the subject on which FEL is to be locked and adjust the focus 2 Press the button to which FEL Lock toggle is registered and set the flash amount e Apre flash flashes e 4 FEL lock flashes e Select MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings desired button FEL Lock toggle to register the function in advance 3 Adjust the composition and shoot the image e When you want to release the FEL lock press the button to which FEL Lock toggle is registered again Flashes that support FEL lock e HVL F60M and HVL F43M can be used as clip ons off camera connected by a cable and for wireless flash shooting controller remote e HVL F20M can be used as a clip on off camera connected with a cable and for wireless flash shooting controller e The FEL lock cannot be set when a flash is not attached e If a flash that does not support the FEL lock is attached an error message is displayed e When both AE and FEL lock are fixed flashes e By setting FEL Lock hold you can hold the setting while the button is pressed down Also by setting FEL Lock AEL hold and FEL Lock AEL tggle you can shoot images with the AE locked in the following situations When Flash Mode is set to Flash Off or Autoflash When the flash cannot go off When using an external flash that is set to manual flash mode 54 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode Swit
204. tery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use It To avoid missing a shooting opportunity charge the battery pack before shooting 1 Turn the power OFF 2 Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor Supplied using the micro USB cable supplied and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket i E E r Be f 4 T A p R a _ t p l T an g L Charge lamp Lit Charging Off Charging finished Flashing Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range Charging time Full charge The charging time is approximately 150 min using the AC Adaptor supplied e The charging time may differ depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or the charging conditions e The battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted e The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack Supplied at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on the conditions of use and the environment e To check the remaining battery charge detach the micro USB cable and check the remaining charge indicator on the screen lf the charge lamp flashes when the battery pack is not fully charged remove the battery pack from the camera and then re insert it to recharge lf the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall
205. the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc e f you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting If this happens save your images to a computer or other storage location then execute Format e Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product e Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used e We recommend backing up important data such as to a hard disk of a computer e Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor e Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object e Do not strike bend or drop the memory card e Do not disassemble or modify the memory card Do not expose the memory card to water e Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it e The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time Be careful when you handle it e Do not insert a memory card that does not fit the memory card slot Doing so will cause a malfunction e Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions
206. ting 208 e Language 209 e Date Time Setup 210 e Area Setting 211 e Format 212 e File Number 213 e Select REC Folder 214 e New Folder 215 e Folder Name 216 e Recover Image DB 217 e Display Media Info 218 e Version 219 e Certification Logo Overseas model only 220 e Setting Reset 221 Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone e PlayMemories Mobile 222 e Connecting an Android smartphone to this product 223 e Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 224 e Calling up an application using One touch NFC 225 Controlling this product using a Smartphone e Smart Remote Embedded 226 e One touch connection with an NFC enabled Android smartphone NFC One touch remote 22 7 Transferring images to a Smartphone e Send to Smartphone 228 e Sending images to an Android smartphone NFC One touch Sharing 229 Transferring images to a computer e Send to Computer 230 Transferring images to a TV e View on TV 231 Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions e Airplane Mode 232 e WPS Push 233 e Access Point Set 234 e Edit Device Name 235 e Disp MAC Address 236 e SSID PW Reset 237 e Reset Network Set 238 Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps e PlayMemories Camera Apps 239 e Recommended computer environment 240 Installing the applications e Opening a service account 241 e Downloading applicat
207. tions for convenient use Function of the right button Once you assign a function to the right button you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU x Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Right Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 138 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the down button Once you assign a function to the down button you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU gt g Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Down Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 139 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Dial Setup You can switch the functions of the front rear dial 1 MENU x Custom Settings Dial Setup desired setting Menu item details dih SS WF F no The front dial is used to change the shutter speed and the rear dial to change the aperture value ait F no ag SS default setting The front dial is used to change the aperture value and the rear dial to change the shutter speed e The Dial Setup function is enabled
208. tly the first battery pack may be malfunctioning e If the battery pack is dirty the battery pack may not charge correctly Wipe off the dirt with a dry cloth Notes on using the battery pack e The remaining battery indicator may not provide an accurate reading depending on the battery usage or environment e The battery pack is not waterproof Be careful not to get the battery pack wet e Do not leave the battery pack in locations with high temperatures such as in a car or under a blazing sun Using the battery pack efficiently e When the ambient temperature is low the battery performance is degraded and the operating length of the battery decreases In addition the speed of continuous shooting decreases We recommend that you warm the battery pack for example in your pocket and insert it into the camera right before you start shooting e f you use the flash often shoot images continuously turn the camera on and off frequently or use a brighter setting for the screen the battery life will decrease Battery life e The battery life is limited If you use the same battery pack repeatedly or use the same battery pack for a long period the battery capacity decreases gradually If the available time of the battery pack shortens significantly it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one e The battery life varies between different battery packs and according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating
209. to the Help of PlayMemories Home e An Internet connection is required to use PlayMemories Online or other network services PlayMemories Online or other network services may not be available in some countries or regions 250 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home www sony net om e Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen e When installation is completed PlayMemories Home starts up e If PMB Picture Motion Browser supplied with a product that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer PMB will be overwritten by PlayMemories Home Please use PlayMemories Home 2 Connect the product and your computer using the supplied micro USB cable e New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home Even if PlayMemories Home has already been installed on your computer connect this product and your computer again B A A To the Multi Micro USB Terminal B To the USB jack of the computer e Log on as Administrator e It may be necessary to restart your computer When the restart confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen e DirectX may be installed depending on your computer s system environment e For details on PlayMemories Home refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home or the P
210. tor Brightness to Manual for indoor shooting 185 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Viewfinder Bright When using an electronic viewfinder this product adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder according to the surrounding environment 1 MENU s amp s Setup Viewfinder Bright desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically Manual Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range 2 to 2 e When you use the AC adaptor AC PW20 sold separately when the setting is Auto the viewfinder is always set to the brightest setting 186 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Finder Color Temp Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder 1 MENU s amp s Setup Finder Color Temp desired setting Menu item details 2 to 2 When you select the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color and when you select it changes to a colder color 187 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume 1 MENU fe Setup Volume Settings desired setting Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel then adjust the volume You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound
211. tter Priority 2 Select the desired value by turning the front dial 3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure e f proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks Although you can shoot as it is resetting is recommended e Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed e The wig SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority mode e When the shutter speed is 1 second s or longer noise reduction will be done after shooting for the same amount of time that the shutter was open However you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress e The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot e When a faster shutter speed is used moving subjects such as a running person cars or sea spray come out as if they are frozen in their movements When a slower shutter speed is used a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image 40 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus or by defocusing the background The aperture value can be changed while recording movies 1 Set the mode dial to A Aperture Priority 2 Select the desired value by turning the front dial e
212. uality HD DvD 2 Standard definition image quality STD HDD recorder etc wo 2 Standard definition image quality STD When creating AVCHD discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded with thef H H Record Setting of 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX or 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs that have the original image quality Converting the image quality takes time To record movies with the original image quality use Blu ray Discs To create a Blu ray Disc from movies recorded in 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS you need to use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver 2 0 The created Blu ray Disc can be played back only on a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver 2 0 For details on how to create a disc refer to the operating instructions of the device you use Movies recorded with 7 File Format set to XAVC S cannot be copied to discs 264 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating Blu ray Discs You can create Blu ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer The computer must be capable of creating Blu ray Discs BD R not re writable or BD RE rewritable discs can be used Multi session recordings cannot be made To create Blu ray Discs using PlayMemories Home be sure to install the dedicated add on software For details see the following URL htto support d imaging
213. un mode regardless of the TC Run setting 199 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Remote Ctrl You can operate this product and shoot images using the SHUTTER button 2SEC button 2 second delay shutter and START STOP button or Movie button RMT DSLR2 only on the RMT DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander sold separately and RMT DSLR2 sold separately Refer also to the operating instructions for the Wireless Remote Commander 1 MENU s amp s Setup Remote Ctrl desired setting Menu item details On Allows Wireless Remote Commander operation Off default setting Does not allow Wireless Remote Commander operation e The RMT DSLR1 Wireless Remote Commander cannot be used for movie recording e The lens or lens hood may block the remote sensor that receive the signals Use the Wireless Remote Commander in the position from which the signal can reach the product e When Remote Ctrl is set to On the product does not switch to power save mode Set Remote Ctrl to Off after using a Wireless Remote Commander 200 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition HD TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable sold separately you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV 1 MENU s amp s Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting
214. ur Smartphone refer to the operating instructions of the Smartphone e NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of short range wireless communication technology 15 Memory card cover 16 Memory card slot For details on compatible accessories for the Multi interface shoe and the Multi Micro USB Terminal visit the Sony website or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility You can also use accessories that are compatible with the Accessory Shoe Operations with other manufactures accessories are not guaranteed Multi Mi Interface Shoe Attaching a cable protector Use the cable protector to prevent the HDMI cable from being disconnected from the camera when shooting images Raise the monitor and insert the HDMI cable and then attach the cable protector as shown below e Make sure the connector cover is outside the cable protector when you attach the cable protector 5 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Bottom view 1 Battery insertion slot 2 Battery cover 3 Tripod socket hole e Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may Occur Connection plate cover Use this when using an AC PW20 AC Adaptor sold separately Insert the connection plate into the battery compartment and then pass the cord through the connection plate cover as sh
215. ure compensation dial is set to 0 e You can adjust the exposure in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV for movies e f you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect e Only a value between 3 0 EV and 3 0 EV with the equivalent image brightness appears on the screen when shooting If you set an exposure beyond this range the image brightness on the screen does not show the effect but it will be reflected in the recorded image e When the exposure compensation dial is set to other than 0 settings for the exposure compensation dial will be prioritized For example if you set Exposure Comp to 5 0EV but the exposure compensation dial is set to 2 0EV the 2 0EV setting will be prioritized e When you set the exposure compensation dial to 0 from a setting other than 0 the exposure value switches to 0 even if the exposure has been set to other settings e When you use Manual Exposure you can compensate for the exposure only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO 84 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure compensation dial Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust Exposure Comp to the plus side or minus side respectively exposure compensation Normally exposure is set automatically auto exposure
216. vailable Full size shooting Available with full size shooting compatible lenses only Autofocus Available with SAM SSM lens only AF system Contrast AF AF MF Select Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens Focus Mode single shot AF When an A mount lens is attached the autofocus speed will be slower than when an E mount lens is attached Approximately two to seven seconds slower for shooting based on the Sony measurement conditions This may vary depending on conditions such as subject and brightness during shooting e When using a Mount Adaptor the Auto Focus does not work in movie mode e When using a Mount Adaptor in movie mode adjust the aperture manually Available focus area When the LA EA3 Mount Adaptor is mounted the available focus areas are the same as for the available settings of this camera 280 How to Use Precautions This product Other information LA EA4 Mount Adaptor lf you use the LA EA4 Mount Adaptor sold separately the following functions are available Full size shooting Available with full size shooting compatible lenses only Autofocus Available AF system Phase Detection AF which is controlled by the dedicated AF sensor inside the Mount Adaptor AF MF Select Lenses that do not support Direct manual focus Can be changed using the operating switch on the lens Lenses that support Direct manual focus Can be changed using the operating switch on th
217. want to charge the battery pack insert it into the camera not into the vertical grip Using the AC Adaptor AC PW20 sold separately 282 How to Use Precautions This product Other information License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications we have an obligation to inform you of the following Please read the following sections Licenses in English are recorded in the internal memory of your product Establish a Mass Storage connection between the product and a computer to read licenses in the PMHOME LICENSE folder THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO 1 ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED INA PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereina
218. will discharge by itself even if you do not use it Charge the battery pack before use e Make sure that the battery is NP FW50 287 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly e Depending on the product and battery pack temperature the product may turn off automatically to protect itself In this case a message is displayed on the product screen before the product turns off 288 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level e This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one 289 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The charge lamp on the product the CHARGE lamp of the battery charger flashes when charging the battery pack e Make sure that the battery is NP FW50 e Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated e This phenomenon occurs when you charge the battery pack in an extremely hot or cold location The optimum temperature for charging the battery pack is between 10 C and 30 C 50 F and 86 F 290 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack inserted in the camera is not charg
219. witches the focusing mode to auto while the AF MF button is held down and locks the focus e If you select AF MF Ctrl Toggle in AF MF Button under Custom Key Settings the focusing mode remains switched even if you remove your finger from the button 76 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Illuminator still image The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway until the focus is locked 1 MENU ge Camera Settings JAF Illuminator desired setting Menu item details Auto default setting Uses the AF illuminator Off Does not use the AF illuminator e You cannot use PJ AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode In Sweep Panorama mode When Focus Mode is set to Continuous AF When Scene Selection is set to Landscape Sports Action or Night Scene When a Mount Adaptor is attached e When Focus Area is set to Wide or Zone the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line e The AF illuminator emits a very bright light Although there is no health hazard do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range 77 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus AF Micro Adj Allows you to adjust and register an autofocused position for ea
220. xposure value shifted by plus or minus 1 0 EV He Cont Bracket 1 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1 0 EV Fc Cont Bracket 2 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2 0 EV FEC Cont Bracket 2 0EV 5 Images This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 2 0 EV me Cont Bracket 3 0EV 3 Image This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV Cont Bracket 3 0EV 5 Images ifs This setting shoots five images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 3 0 EV e The last shot is shown on the Auto Review e When ISO AUTO is selected in Manual Exposure mode the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value If a setting other than ISO AUTO is selected the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed e When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value e When the flash is used the product performs flash bracket shooting which shifts the amount of flash light even if Cont Bracket is selected Press the shutter button for each image 100 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the expo
221. y may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e In a location subject to rocking vibration e Near strong magnetic place e In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product This may cause the product to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On operating temperatures Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 82 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation e If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the product This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the product e f moisture condensation occurs turn off the product and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images On the functions available with the product This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i compatible devices and 1080 50i compatible devices To check whether this product is a 1080 60i compatible device or 1080 50i compatible device look for the following marks on the bottom of the product e 1080 60i compatible device 60i e 1080 50i compatible device 50i Notes for when on board an airplane e In an airplane set Airplane Mode to On On image data compati
222. ze when shooting panoramic images The image size varies depending on the Panorama Direction setting 1 MENU gy Camera Settings Panorama Size desired setting Menu item details When Panorama Direction is Up or Down Standard 3872x2160 Wide 5536x2160 When Panorama Direction is Left or Right Standard 8192x1856 Wide 12416x1856 61 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size image quality Panorama Direction sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images 1 MENU g Camera Settings Panorama Direction desired setting Menu item details Right default setting Pan the camera from the left to the right Left Pan the camera from the right to the left Up Pan the camera from the bottom to the top Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom 62 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Mode selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject 1 MENU g Camera Settings Focus Mode desired setting Menu item details Single shot AF default setting The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved Use Single shot AF when the subject is motionless Continuous AF The product continues to focus while the shutter button is pressed and held halfway down Use this when the subject is in motion DMF Allows you to use manual fo

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