Sony HDR-AS30 - Manuals

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 6 GB Share your life Upload captured moments You can directly upload images and share them by using the wireless network function of this camera (page 45). Connect to TV Connect the camera to a TV with a micro HDMI cable (sold separ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 7 GB Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook ····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 How to enjoy the camera ······························...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 8 GB Shooting Shooting ······························································ 41 Viewing Viewing images on a TV ····································· 43 Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Preparation for setting Wi-Fi ················...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 9 GB Index Index ··································································· 72

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 10 GB Operation Search Shooting movies and photos Shooting ································································· 41 Changing the movie file size Recording Mode ·················································· 20 Deleti...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 11 GB Settings Search Click each item to jump to the corresponding page. * You can change the mode by operating your smartphone when the camera is set to the smart remote control function. • The display panel displays only English. ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 13 GB Identifying parts A REC/access lamp B REC (Movie/Photo) buttonENTER (Menu execute) button C b REC HOLD switch* 1 D (N Mark)* 2 E Display panel F Speaker G PREV button H NEXT button I Microphones J Lens K GPS sensor (HDR-AS30V ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 14 GB Checking the bundled items Make sure that you have following bundled items.The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of that item bundled.• Camera (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1) (1) • Wat...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 15 GB Inserting the battery pack 1 Slide the battery pack/memory card cover in the direction of the arrow, then open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, then insert it pushin...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 16 GB 1 Turn off the power of the camera. Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on. 2 Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on with the micro USB cable (supplied). The CHG (Charge) lamp lights up. 3 When cha...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 17 GB z Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the display panel. • The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.• It takes about o...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 18 GB Inserting a memory card 1 Slide the Battery pack/memory card cover in the direction of the arrow, then open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card until it clicks. microSD card: Insert in the direction of A . “Memory Stick Micro ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 20 GB Recording Mode You can set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies.To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 While [VIDEO] (Recording ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 21 GB SteadyShot You can activate the camera-shake reduction when shooting. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [STED...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 22 GB Field Angle You can change the field angle for recording.To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [ANGLE] (Angle), t...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 23 GB Scene You can select suitable image quality according to the shooting scene.To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 26 GB The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception when GPS is activated. Checking triangulating status GPS Indicators Triangulating status GPS reception status No indicator OFF The GPS log is set to [OFF]...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 27 GB Airplane Mode When you are in an airplane or another restricted place, you can set the camera to disable all functions related to the wireless applications such as Wi-Fi, etc. If you set the airplane mode to [ON], an airplane ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 28 GB Auto Power Off You can change the setting of the Auto Power Off function.To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [A...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 29 GB Beep You can set the audible notification of operations to ON/OFF.To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [BEEP] (B...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 30 GB Date & Time Setting You can set the year/month/day and region. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [DATE] (...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 31 GB USB Power Supply When connecting the camera to a computer or USB device with the micro USB cable (supplied), the camera can be set so the connected device supplies power to it.To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 33 GB Resetting the Settings You can reset the settings to their defaults.If you activate [RESET], images are not deleted. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 34 GB Format Formatting is the process of deleting all images in the memory card, and restoring the memorycard to its initial state.To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press th...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 35 GB Using accessories Refer to the website of this camera for the latest information on accessories. By inserting the camera in the Waterproof Case, you can shoot movies in the rain or at a beach. Attachment method 1 Slide the buc...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 36 GB 4 Insert the tab of the case body into the slot of the case cover. 5 Hook the buckle over the tab on the lower part of the case cover 1 , then close the buckle in the direction of 2 , until it clicks into place. • Close the bu...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 37 GB Notes on use • Do not throw the Waterproof Case into the water.• Avoid using the Waterproof Case under the following situations: – in a very hot or humid place.– in water hotter than 40°C (104°F).– at temperatures lower than 0...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 38 GB Maintenance • After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash this unit thoroughly in fresh water with the buckle fastened to remove salt and sand, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. It is recommended that you submerge the...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 39 GB The Adhesive Mount is used for fixing the Waterproof Case to an item you intend to use. The Adhesive Mount is a general term for the Attachment Buckle, Flat Adhesive Mount, and Curved Adhesive Mount. Insert the camera in the W...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 41 GB Shooting About the b REC HOLD switch The b REC HOLD switch can prevent accidental operation. Slide the b REC HOLD switch in the direction of b to lock. To release the lock, slide it in the opposite direction of b . • Before re...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 42 GB z Notes on long-time recording • When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises. If the temperature reaches above a certain level, shooting stops automatically.Leave the camera for 10 minutes o...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 43 GB Viewing images on a TV Connect the camera to a TV which has an HDMI terminal using a micro HDMI cable (sold separately).Refer also to the instruction manuals of the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Open the connect...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 44 GB z To control a content being played back • Viewing the previous/next image: Press the PREV/NEXT button.• Fast-rewind/fast-forward (movies only): Press and hold the PREV/NEXT button. • Pause (movies only): Press the PREV and NE...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 45 GB Preparation for setting Wi-Fi Install the “PlayMemories Mobile” on your smartphone. Update “PlayMemories Mobile” to the latest version if you have already installed it on your smartphone.For more information, refer to the foll...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 46 GB Setting Wi-Fi 1 Turn on the power of the camera, then press the NEXT button and select a shooting mode. MOVIE: Movie modePHOTO: Photo modeINTVL: Interval photo recording mode 2 Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 47 GB Turn on the power of the camera, then press the NEXT button and select a shooting mode. MOVIE: Movie modePHOTO: Photo modeINTVL: Interval photo recording mode Android 1 Start “PlayMemories Mobile.” 2 Select the SSID, as printe...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 48 GB iPhone 1 Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [Wi-Fi] and the SSID of the camera. 2 Input the password, as printed on the sticker attached to the Operating Guide (First time only). 3 Confirm the connection to the S...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 49 GB Smart Remote Control By connecting the camera and a smartphone through Wi-Fi, you can operate the camera by the smartphone.To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the E...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 51 GB Copy You can copy movies and photos shot by the camera by operating a smartphone. 1 Turn on the power of the camera, then press the NEXT button and select a shooting mode. MOVIE: Movie modePHOTO: Photo modeINTVL: Interval phot...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 53 GB Preparing a computer Windows: Mac: * 1 Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment. * 2 Faster processor is recommended. • Operation with all computer ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 55 GB To delete the USB connection Windows7/Windows8 1 Click on the task tray. 2 Click the disconnect icon in Customize. 3 Click the device to remove. Windows Vista Perform the procedure from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disconnectin...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 56 GB Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software 1 Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen. The “PlayMemories Home” software starts up. 2 For how to use “PlayMemories Home,” refer to the help of the “PlayMemo...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 57 GB Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 58 to 62. 2 Turn the power off and then on again. 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service f...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 58 GB Cannot turn on the camera. • Attach a charged battery pack.• Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly (page 15). The power turns off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may turn ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 59 GB Cannot insert dates on images. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. Cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.• Connect a micro HDMI cable (sold separa...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 60 GB Cannot import images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 53). “PlayMemories Home” cannot be installed. • Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 63 GB Recordable time Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. • Times measured when using the camera at 25°C (77°F). It is recommended that you use the camera from 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 8...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 64 GB • The recordable time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subjects, and the Recording Mode (page 20). • Continuous movie shooting time is approximately 13 hours. In [SLOW] mode, it is approximately 6.5 hours.In [SS...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 65 GB Battery pack On charging the battery pack • Charge the battery pack before using the camera for the first time.• We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 66 GB Using the camera abroad On TV color systems To view images shot by the camera on a TV, you need a TV (or monitor) with an HDMI jack and a micro HDMI cable (sold separately).Before shooting, be sure to set [V.SYS] to the TV sys...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 67 GB Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • 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. • U...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 68 GB How to avoid moisture condensation When you bring the camera from a cold place into a warm place, put the camera in a plastic bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached ...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 69 GB Specifications Camera [System] Video signal NTSC color, EIA standardsHDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p specificationPAL color, CCIR standardsHDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p specification Image device: 7.77 mm (1/2.3 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Re...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 71 GB Trademarks • “Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Micro,” “MagicGate,” “ ,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,” “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo,” “PlayMemor...

Tabl e o f conten ts O per a tion S ear ch Setting s Sear ch Inde x 72 GB Index A A.OFF ....................................................................................28 Airplane mode ....................................................................27 ANGLE .....................................