Page 2 - Recording
Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack [9] Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor [10] Charging the battery pack using your computer [11] Turning the power on [12] Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [13] Initial setup Setting the language, date ...
Page 3 - Playback; Playing images using Event View; Creating a highlight movie; Editing images from the playback screen
Intelligent Auto [27] Decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie (My Voice Canceling ) [28] Recording the selected subject clearly (Lock -on AF) [29] Playback Playing images using Event View Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen [30] Screen display on the Event View...
Page 4 - Playing images on a non-high -definition TV; Saving images with an external device; How to save movies
Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (models with the projector) [45] Playing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a 4K TV [46] Enlarging a part of an XAVC S 4K movie on the screen during playback on TV (Trimming Playback) [47] Playing images on a high definition TV Connecting this pro...
Page 5 - Using the Wi-Fi function
Saving images on an external media device Notes on use of the external media [62] Saving images on an external media device [63] Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device [64] Playing back images in the external media device on this product [65] Deleting images in the ex...
Page 6 - Installing PlayMemories Mobile; Live Streaming; Menu operations; Using menu items
Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet [75] Connecting to an iPhone or iPad [76] Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet [77] Installing PlayMemories Mobile About the PlayMemories Mobile software [78] Live Streaming About Live Streaming [79] Preparing Live Streaming [80] Performing ...
Page 8 - Wireless
My Voice Canceling [123] Blt-in Zoom Mic [124] Auto Wind NR [125] Audio Mode [126] Audio Rec Level [127] My Button [128] Focus Magnifier [129] Grid Line [130] Display Setting [131] Zebra [132] Peaking [133] Audio Level Display [134] Image Quality/Size REC Mode [135] Frame Rate [136] Dual Video REC [...
Page 11 - Bit-rate for each recording mode; Additional information; Precautions; Handling of this product
Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos formemory cards Notes on recording movies [199] Expected recording time of movies [200] Expected number of recordable photos [201] Bit-rate for each recording mode Bit-rate and recording pixels [202] Pixels recorded at each image size of ...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting
About care and storage of the lens [215] Using this product abroad Using this product abroad [216] Trademarks On trademarks [217] License Notes on the License [218] Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications [219] Using this product after a long time Using this product after a long time [220] Troublesh...
Page 13 - Batteries/power sources; Monitor; Viewfinder
A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken. [226] Intelligent Auto is canceled. [227] Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. [228] The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. [229] The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery...
Page 15 - Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators
The shooting screen during Multi Camera Control does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. [271] The NFC connection does not work. [272] Editing movies/photos on this product Unable to edit. [273] A movie cannot be divided. [274] The demonstration movies cannot be deleted. (models with th...
Page 16 - Warning messages; Model Information; To confirm the model name of this product
Warning messages Warning messages Warning Indicators [286] [1] How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information In this Help Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together. If you find the description like “Models with ... ” as below, confirm in this chap...
Page 20 - To fasten the grip belt
[5] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (back/bottom) 1. Viewfinder ( FDR-AX33/AXP33/AXP35 ) This product is turned on when the viewfinder is pulled out. 2. Viewfinder lens adjustment dial (FDR-AX33/AXP33/AXP35) If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the ...
Page 21 - Screen indicators; On the left side of the screen (
[6] How to Use Before use Screen indicators Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings. On the left side of the screen ( ) MENU button Self-timer recording [Airplane Mode ] set to [On] Fader [Face Detection] set to [Off] [Smile Shutter] Manual focus Scene Selectio...
Page 24 - Supplied items
Hint Bit-rate refers to the data amount recordable over a certain period of time. [8] How to Use Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) HDMI cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Power cord (main...
Page 25 - Attaching the battery pack; To remove the battery pack
Hint The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this product only. Use this cable when the Built -in USB Cable of this product is too short for connection. [9] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to this product. 1. C...
Page 26 - Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor
Note You cannot use any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to this product. You cannot use the NP -FV30 InfoLITHIUM battery pack with this product. In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave this product without any operation for about 2 minutes, to save bat...
Page 27 - Charging the battery pack using your computer
D: Align the mark on the DC plug Note Be aware of the following notes on using the AC Adaptor. Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using this product. Do not use the...
Page 28 - To put the Built-in USB Cable away; Turning the power on
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged. Disconnect the Built -in USB Cable from the computer, and then store it in the pocket on the grip belt. If the Built -in USB Cable is not long enough for the connection, use the USB connection support cable. : Built -in US...
Page 29 - To turn off the power
To turn off the power Close the LCD monitor. You can also turn off this product by pressing (ON/STANDBY) button. If the viewfinder (models with the viewfinder) is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below. On turning this product on or off using the LCD monitor or theview...
Page 30 - Setting the language, date and time
Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet(wall socket) Supply power to this product using the AC Adaptor. 1. Make the same connections as shown in “Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor” to use this product. Even if the battery pack is attached, it will not be discharged. [14] H...
Page 32 - Displaying items on the LCD monitor; Inserting a memory card
1. Close the LCD monitor. 2. Pull out the viewfinder ( ) then adjust the angle you want ( ). 3. Move your eye close to the viewfinder. If the indicators on the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust it using the viewfinder lens adjustment dial located on the side of the viewfinder. Note If this product i...
Page 33 - Types of memory card you can use with this product; Types of Memory Stick media you can use with this product
A: Access lamp B: Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated. Note To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with this product before the first use. Formatting the memory card will erase all the data stored on it and the dat...
Page 34 - Types of SD memory card you can use with this product; Recording movies
Memory Stick PRO Duo media (*) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (*) Memory Stick XC -HG Duo media (**) * Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this product. ** Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a capacity up to 64 GB have been confirmed to ope...
Page 35 - Shooting photos
To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Note If you close the LCD monitor while recording movies, this product stops recording (only when the viewfinder is retracted, models with the Viewfinder). The maximum continuous recordable time of a movie is about 13 hours. When an AVCHD movie file exceeds...
Page 38 - Items you can control with the MANUAL ring; Zooming
You can register your desired functions to the MANUAL button or MANUAL ring. 1. Press and hold the MANUAL button down for a few seconds. The [Manual Ring Setting] screen is displayed. 2. Rotate the MANUAL ring and select the item to be assigned. Select [RESET] to reset the items adjusted manually to...
Page 39 - Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)
Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. A: Wide angle B: Telephoto Note Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also ...
Page 40 - Recording in mirror mode; Intelligent Auto
When an item of [Picture Effect] is selected. When [ File Format ] is set to [ XAVC S 4K ] and [ REC Mode ] is set to [100Mbps ]. When [ File Format ] is set to [ XAVC S 4K ] and [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]. [26] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Recording in mirror mode You ca...
Page 41 - About the detectable scenes
2. Point this product toward the subject and start recording. The icons that correspond to the conditions detected are displayed. About the detectable scenes Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Camera-shake de...
Page 42 - Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen
Note Set [My Voice Canceling ] to [Off] if you want to record a movie without decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie. Depending on the recording condition, you cannot decrease the voice volume of the person recording the movie as expected. The [My Voice Canceling ] function do...
Page 44 - Buttons for playback operations; Screen display on the Event View screen; Event View screen
Buttons for playback operations : Volume / : Previous/Next : Delete / : Fast -reverse/fast-forward : Context / : Pause/Play : Stop : Play/stop slide show To start playing slide show, select PHOTO from in step 3. : Motion shot video : Motion Interval ADJ Note To prevent your image data from being los...
Page 45 - Index screen
1. To the MENU screen 2. Event name 3. To the previous event 4. To the movie/photo recording mode 5. Highlight Movie Maker (*) * Highlight Movie Maker will be displayed when Movie format is set to AVCHD. It will not be displayed when an external media device is connected to this product. 6. To switc...
Page 46 - About Highlight Movie Maker
9. Movie 10. Highlight Movie 11. Photo Note Displayed icons may differ, depending on the model. Hint Reduced -size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index screen are called “thumbnails.” [32] How to Use Playback Creating a highlight movie About Highlight Movie Maker ...
Page 47 - Menu items that you can set
1. Open the LCD monitor and press (View Images) to enter the playback mode. You can also operate by selecting (View Images) on the LCD monitor. The Event View screen is displayed. 2. Display the desired event at the center of the Event View, and select [ Highlight ]. [ Highlight ] will not be displa...
Page 49 - Adding a highlight point during recording; Playing highlight movies
selects. There is a possibility that some of the highlight points you have set will not be used in the highlight movie. If the highlight movie cannot be played back due to corrupted background music file, select - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Empty Music], then transfer the background music fil...
Page 52 - Deleting by date
2. On the Event View screen, select , and then select the movie format you want to delete. An icon other than may be displayed depending on the [ File Format] setting and playback movie format setting. 3. - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete ]. 4. Select [Multiple Images], and then select the type of image you w...
Page 53 - Dividing a movie
Another icon may appear instead of depending on the [ File Format] setting and the movie playback format. 3. - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete ]. 4. Select [All In Event]. 5. Select the date you want to delete using / , and then select . [40] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen Dividin...
Page 56 - Notes on using the projector (models with the projector)
[43] How to Use Playback Using the built-in projector Notes on using the projector (models with the projector) The LCD monitor turns off while an image is being projected. Be careful of the following operations or situations while using the projector. Make sure not to project images towards the eyes...
Page 59 - Viewing images on a 4K TV
If the terminal of the device connected is not compatible with the HDMI cable (supplied), use an HDMI plug adaptor (sold separately). For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. [46] How to Use Playback Playing images on a 4K TV Viewing images on a 4K TV You...
Page 61 - Connecting this product to a high definition TV; When the movie format is XAVC S 4K
The size of the trimmed image can be adjusted with the (zoom in)/ (zoom out) buttons. You can also adjust the image size with the power zoom lever. Note Enlarged images cannot be played back on the LCD monitor of this product. The (Trimming Playback) button is not displayed on the LCD monitor of thi...
Page 62 - When the movie format is XAVC S HD or AVCHD; Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound
Playback image quality: High definition image quality HDMI Resolution: [2160p/1080p] Playback image quality: 4K (You cannot view images on a high definition TV.) When the movie format is XAVC S HD or AVCHD HDMI Resolution: [Auto], [2160p/1080p], [1080p], [1080i ], [720p] Playback image quality: High...
Page 63 - Using BRAVIA Sync; On Photo TV HD
A: Built -in microphone Note The sound of XAVC S and MP4 movies are recorded in 2ch sound. The built-in speaker does not output 5.1ch surround sound even if you play back a movie recorded with 5.1ch surround sound on this product. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded in 5.1ch sou...
Page 64 - On the HDMI cable
This product is compatible with the Photo TV HD standard. Photo TV HD allows for highly- detailed, photo -like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD -compatible devices using the HDMI cable(*), a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality....
Page 66 - Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV; Saving movies
When this product is connected to a TV that is not 4K or high definition When a movie recorded in XAVC S HD or AVCHD format is played back When only photos are played back The trimming playback frame may not appear if you touch the periphery of the playback screen. [54] How to Use Playback Playing i...
Page 67 - To transfer images to your smartphone; Using the PlayMemories Home software
XAVC S 4K How to save: Save images on external media or on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software. Saving format: XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD How to save: Save images on external media or on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software. Saving format: XAVC S HD AVCHD How to save: Save imag...
Page 68 - Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer; Checking the computer system
You can import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways. PlayMemories Home is necessary to import XAVC S or AVCHD movies to your computer. A: Import images from this product B: The functions below are also available on a Windows PC C: View images in a calendar D: Cre...
Page 69 - computer
computer Installing the PlayMemories Home software on your computer enables you to make use of your recorded images. 1. Access the following download page using an Internet browser on your computer to download the PlayMemories Home software. www.sony.net/pm/ Install the software according to the on-...
Page 70 - Disconnecting this product from the computer; About the dedicated software for this product
[59] How to Use Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home software Disconnecting this product from the computer Disconnect this product from the computer connected with the Built -in USB Cable. 1. Click in the task tray, and then click . If you use a Windows Vista computer, c...
Page 72 - Devices that cannot be used as an external media device; Saving images on an external media device
AVCHD movies: Max. 3,999 The total of photos and MP4 movies: Max. 40,000 The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded. If this product does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations. Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to this product. If the e...
Page 75 - Deleting images in the external media device
Hint You can also view images on a TV connected to this product. When an external media device is connected, will appear on the Event View screen. To play back the images saved on an external media device using your computer, select the drive that represents the external media device on the PlayMemo...
Page 77 - What you can do with the Wi-Fi function; Saving movies and photos to your computer
[68] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function Explains what you can do using the Wi-Fi function of this product. Saving movies and photos to your computer Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone ortablet Using...
Page 79 - Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote
You can operate this product using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander. 1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to the latest version. 2. On the LCD monitor of this product, select - [...
Page 85 - Send to Computer
[73] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer You can transfer and save movies and photos to your computer. 1. Install the software on your computer. For Windows: PlayMemories Home http://www.sony.net/pm/ For Mac: Wireless Auto Import http://www.sony.co....
Page 86 - Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet
[74] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Transferring images to a TV Playing images on a TV (View on TV) You can view images on your TV connected to the network by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable. Operations may be required on your TV before ...
Page 87 - Connecting to an iPhone or iPad
Shows how to connect this product to your Android smartphone or tablet. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [Send to Smartphone ] or [Ctrl with Smartphone ] on this product. 1. Start up PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone. 2. Select the SSID displayed on this product. 3. Enter th...
Page 89 - Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet
6. Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile. [77] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet You can easily connect this product to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in ...
Page 90 - What you can do with the NFC connection; About the PlayMemories Mobile software
What you can do with the NFC connection Operations available when you touch this product to an NFC-enabled smartphone differs depending on the status of this product. When this product is in movie/photo recording mode [Ctrl with Smartphone ] starts up. When images are being played back on this produ...
Page 91 - About Live Streaming; Preparing Live Streaming
[79] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Live Streaming About Live Streaming Live Streaming is a function to stream real-time video to a video sharing site such as USTREAM , and can be accomplished by using this product with a Wi-Fi router or smartphone capable of tethering. You can also send messag...
Page 92 - Network settings on the computer; Live streaming settings of this product
Configure the network settings on this product and register the video sharing site account and SNS settings using the dedicated application “ PlayMemories Home” installed on your computer, in advance. You can download “PlayMemories Home” from the following support site. www.sony.net/pm/ A: USB Conne...
Page 93 - Performing Live Streaming
Your personal information (information required when logging in to USTREAM , Twitter or Facebook) is set in this product. Be sure to reset the settings of this product when you transfer or dispose of it. Hint USTREAM is a video sharing site through which you can stream and view videos with the Live ...
Page 94 - Restrictions for Live Streaming
Smile Shutter Hint You can record a movie that is Live Streaming into the memory of this product. The movie is recorded either in the internal memory (internal memory equipped model only) or the memory card based on the setting. If the internal memory (internal memory equipped model only) or the mem...
Page 95 - Restrictions of network connections
Continuous Live Streaming using this product is limited to about 13 hours. Restrictions of network connections In some countries, you cannot connect to Live Streaming sites. Use this function in accordance with the laws of that country. [83] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Controlling other came...
Page 100 - Editing images recorded with several cameras; Installing PlayMemories Home; Setting up menu items
[86] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Controlling other cameras through this product Editing images recorded with several cameras By importing images recorded with several cameras to a computer, you can edit PinP (Picture in Picture; an image with an inset window of another image) clips, etc. Ins...
Page 101 - To find a menu item quickly; How to use the keyboard
Note Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen. To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic ], [Wireless] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub- category icon so that you can select your desired menu item. A: Sub-category icons When you cannot select a men...
Page 103 - Smth Slw REC; Golf Shot
[91] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode Smth Slw REC This product records approximately 3-second-long fast actions or motions as an approximately 12-second-long slow -motion movie. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format] - [ AVCHD ]. 2. - [Shooting Mode ] - [Smth Slw REC]. 3. Select / to ch...
Page 105 - High Speed REC; White Balance; Descriptions of menu items
recommended that you record images under stable conditions (for example, using a tripod). Hint You can check your form using self-timer. Select [ ] / [ ] - [On], this product starts countdown of the timer after you press the START/STOP button. The point when the count reaches 0 is assumed as the mom...
Page 107 - Spot Meter; Spot Focus
2. Touch the subject which you want to adjust the exposure and focus of. To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, select [Auto]. Note [Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to [Manual]. [96] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Spot Meter Exposure can be adjusted and set for the sele...
Page 108 - Exposure; Focus
1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Manual Settings] - [Spot Focus]. 2. Touch the subject which you want to adjust the focus. To adjust the focus automatically, select [Auto]. Note [Focus] is automatically set to [Manual]. [98] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Exposure You can fix the brightness of an image...
Page 109 - IRIS
Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): The focus is adjusted automatically. Manual : appears. Adjust the focus using (nearby subject) or (distant subject). appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted farther away. Note The minimum p...
Page 110 - Shutter Speed
Adjust the iris by selecting to sharpen the whole image (increase the IRIS parameter), and to sharpen the subject with its background blurred (decrease the IRIS parameter). [101] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Shutter Speed You can shoot images with the Shutter Speed priority mode. You can ex...
Page 111 - AGC Limit; AE Shift
When recording using [Smth Slw REC], it changes to 1/215 - 1/10,000 seconds. When recording using [High Speed REC], it changes to 1/120 - 1/10,000 seconds. When recording under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, mercury lamps, or LED light, horizontal bands may appear on the LCD monitor. You may be ab...
Page 112 - White Balance Shift; Low Lux
The exposure is adjusted automatically. On (Adjusted number and EV): Adjust the automatic exposure level using when the subject is white or the background is bright, and when the subject is dark or the light is dim. [104] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic White Balance Shift You can adjust the w...
Page 113 - Scene Selection
[106] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Scene Selection You can record images effectively in various situations. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings] - [Scene Selection] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items (Auto)(default setting): Adjusts image quality automatically. (Night Scene )(...
Page 115 - Picture Effect
Shutter Speed Cinematone [107] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Picture Effect Allows you to shoot more impressive images by selecting the desired effect. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings] - [Picture Effect] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not use...
Page 116 - Cinematone
[108] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Cinematone This product automatically adjusts the image quality of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings] - [ Cinematone] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does...
Page 119 - Digital Zoom; Auto Back Light; Manual Ring Setting
[113] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings] - [Digital Zoom] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Digital z...
Page 120 - NIGHTSHOT Light; Face Detection
You can assign one menu item you often use to the MANUAL ring. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Camera Settings] - [Manual Ring Setting] - desired setting. Menu items that you can set Zoom/Focus/Exposure/IRIS /Shutter Speed/AE Shift /White Balance Shift [116] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic NIGHTSHOT Li...
Page 121 - Smile Shutter
Off ( ): Does not detect faces. Note Faces may not be detected depending on recording conditions. Hint Recording conditions for better face detection performance are as follows. Shoot in a sufficiently bright place. The subject is not wearing glasses, a hat or mask. The subject faces directly toward...
Page 122 - Smile Sensitivity; Flash (Only when connecting an external flash)
Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Face] - [Smile Sensitivity ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Big Smile: Detects a big smile. Normal Smile (default setting): Detects a normal smile. Slight Smile: Detects...
Page 123 - Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash)
Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens are accentuated by a flash, and they appear as white circular spots. To reduce this phenomenon, brighten the recording place and record the subject without a flash. [121] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Flash Level (Only when connecting...
Page 124 - My Voice Canceling
On ( ): Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye. Note The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions. The redeye function does not work with automatic recording by [Smile Shutter]. [123] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic My Voice Cance...
Page 125 - Auto Wind NR; Audio Mode
You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Microphone] - [Blt-in Zoom Mic] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): The microphone does not record sound following zooming in or out. On ( ): The microphone records sound...
Page 126 - Audio Rec Level
You can change the recording sound format. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Microphone] - [Audio Mode ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items 5.1ch Surround ( ) (default setting): Records sound in 5.1ch surround. 2ch Stereo ( ): Records sound in 2ch stereo. Note [5.1ch Surround] is available when [ Fi...
Page 127 - My Button; Focus Magnifier
When you are using a dedicated microphone that is connected with the Multi interface shoe, the recording level setting will be invalid, and you will not be able to adjust the recording level. After setting [My Voice Canceling ] to [On], you cannot change the audio recording level anymore. [128] How ...
Page 128 - Grid Line; Display Setting
Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not magnify images. On : Magnify images. Note Even though the image displayed on this product has been magnified, the recorded image is not magnified. The image that is output to an external device is not magnified. [130] How to Use Menu operati...
Page 129 - Zebra
recording. 1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Display Setting] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Displays for about 3 seconds. The rec and zoom buttons on the LCD monitor are displayed. On : Always displays. The rec and zoom buttons on the LCD monitor are ...
Page 130 - Peaking; Audio Level Display
With a subject that exceeds a brightness level of 100 IRE, the image may become overexposed. Hint The zebra pattern will not be recorded with the image. [133] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Peaking You can display an image on the LCD monitor with its outlines enhanced with colors. This functi...
Page 131 - REC Mode
1. - [Camera/Mic ] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Audio Level Display] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): Displays audio level meter. Off : Does not display the audio level meter. [135] How to Use Menu operations Image Quality/Size REC Mode You can select your desired image...
Page 132 - Frame Rate; Available frame rate settings
1080 50i-compatible device Hint Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the image quality selected. 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality (**)/ Highest Quality : Memory card, External media, Blu -ray discs High Quality /Standard /Long Time : Memory card, External media, Blu -ray discs, AVCHD...
Page 133 - Dual Video REC
This is an ordinary setting for recording AVCHD movies. 60p(*)/50p(**): You can record movies with a data volume twice that of 60i(*) or 50i(**)/30p(*) or 25p(**) per unit time. When you play a movie recorded with this setting on a TV, the TV must be compatible with 60p(*) or 50p(**) movie playback ...
Page 134 - File Format; Image Size
When [ File Format ] is set to [ XAVC S HD ] and [ Frame Rate] is set to 60p (1080 60i-compatible device)/ 50p (1080 50i-compatible device). During [Live Streaming] During [Multi Camera Control ] The following functions cannot be used when [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]. Dual Capture (When [ File F...
Page 135 - Ctrl with Smartphone
shoot differs, depending on the image size selected. 1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ Image Size ] - desired setting. The image size is set according to the format selected as [ File Format]. L (20.6M) (*) L (15.4M) (*) M (10.3M) M (7.7M) (*) S (2.1M) S (VGA) (*) * Cannot be selected in movie recording...
Page 137 - View on TV; Airplane Mode; Multi Camera Ctrl Set
[145] How to Use Menu operations Wireless View on TV You can view images on your TV that is compatible with the network function by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable. Operations may be required on your TV before playing depending on the TV you ...
Page 138 - WPS Push
1. - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Multi Camera Ctrl Set ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Single Connection (default setting): Operates one camera. Multi Connection : Operates multiple cameras. [148] How to Use Menu operations Wireless Vid REC during strm. While videos shot with this pro...
Page 139 - Access point settings
2. Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Note [WPS Push] requires that the security of the access point be WPA or WPA2 and that the WPS push button method is supported. If the security of your access point is set to WEP or your access point does not support the WPS push butt...
Page 140 - Other setting items; Edit Device Name
Access points without the icon do not require a password to be entered. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, there may be more setting items. WPS PIN: Displays the PIN to enter to the connected device. IP address setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual]. ...
Page 141 - Disp MAC Address; Network Info Reset
Hint For input method, see “How to use the keyboard.” [152] How to Use Menu operations Wireless Disp MAC Address Display the MAC address of this product. 1. - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Disp MAC Address]. The MAC address is displayed. [153] How to Use Menu operations Wireless SSID/PW Reset This prod...
Page 142 - Event View
1. - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Network Info Reset]. Note After resetting the connection information, you must set the smartphone or the access point again. When performing Live Streaming, you have to re -configure the settings with “PlayMemories Home”. [155] How to Use Menu operations Playback Func...
Page 143 - Protect; Copy
All In Event: You can delete all images in the selected date at one time. Select the date you want to delete using / , and then select . [157] How to Use Menu operations Edit/Copy Protect Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. 1. Press...
Page 144 - Direct Copy
You can copy images stored on the recording media of this product. The original copy of the image will not be deleted after the copy operation has been completed. After you select [Copy], a display asking you to select the source and the destination for the images to be copied appears. Select the de...
Page 145 - Media Select (Models with the internal memory); Media Info
You can perform this operation when this product is connected to an external device. [160] How to Use Menu operations Setup Media Select (Models with the internal memory) You can select your desired medium for recording, playback and editing. 1. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Media Select] - desir...
Page 146 - Format
Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to recover recordable free space. 1. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Format] - desired recording medium, and select . Note Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. To avoid the loss of i...
Page 147 - File Number
To avoid the loss of important images, they should be saved on a computer or other devices before performing [Empty]. Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor. Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. If you stop performing [Empty] while [Executing...] appears, be sure to complete t...
Page 148 - Data Code
[166] How to Use Menu operations Setup Data Code During playback, this product displays the information recorded automatically at the time of recording. You can check the following information. 1. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Data Code ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (defa...
Page 149 - Volume
Gain Brightness Exposure Flash Note The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect this product to a TV. Depending on the recording media condition, [-- -- --] may appear. [167] How to Use Menu operations Setup Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound. 1. - [Setup] - [ Playback...
Page 150 - TV Type
to a computer. 1. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Download Music]. [170] How to Use Menu operations Setup Empty Music (Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) You can delete all music files stored on this product. 1. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Empty Music]. [171] How to Use Menu operations Se...
Page 151 - CTRL FOR HDMI
A: Images recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode B: Images recorded in 4:3 mode [172] How to Use Menu operations Setup HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting this product to a TV with the HDMI cable. 1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting. Descriptions o...
Page 152 - USB Connect
1. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [CTRL FOR HDMI] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): Operates this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. Off : Does not operate this product using the TV’s Remote Commander. [174] How to Use Menu operations Setup USB Connect Select thi...
Page 153 - USB LUN Setting; Beep
Note When this product is connected to an external device in the [MTP] mode, image files will be displayed with the recorded date, however, some information included in the image files cannot be displayed on the connected device. To import images from this product to your computer, use the PlayMemor...
Page 154 - Monitor Brightness; Auto Keystone ADJ (Models with the projector)
Off : Cancels the melody. [178] How to Use Menu operations Setup Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Monitor Brightness] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Normal (default setting): Normal setting (normal brightness). ...
Page 155 - REC Lamp; Language Setting
Depending on angle to project at, vertical keystone distortion may not be corrected well. [180] How to Use Menu operations Setup REC Lamp You can make the camera recording lamp on the front of this product not to turn on. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [REC Lamp ] - desired setting. Descriptio...
Page 156 - Calibration
You can select the language to be used on the LCD monitor. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Language Setting] - desired language. [183] How to Use Menu operations Setup 24p Mode (1080 50i-compatible device) You can record 24p movies with changing the signal format. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Sett...
Page 157 - Battery Info; Power Save
Use this function if the buttons on the touch panel does not work correctly. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Calibration]. 2. Touch “×” displayed on the LCD monitor with the corner of memory card or the like 3 times. Note If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. Do not u...
Page 158 - Initialize; Demo Mode
1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Power Save]. Descriptions of menu items Standard (default setting): The backlight of the LCD monitor turns dark automatically if you do not attempt to operate this product for more than about 1 minute. This product turns off automatically if you do not attempt t...
Page 159 - Version
Event View mode set, a demonstration movie starts playing. 1. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Demo Mode ] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): Make the settings for playback of the demonstration movie. Off : The demonstration does not appear. Note In the default set...
Page 160 - Area Setting; Charging time; When using the AC Adaptor
Descriptions of menu items Date & Time Format : You can select the order of year, month and day displayed. Daylight Savings/Summer Time: Sets the summertime. The clock is set to move the time forward 1 hour. Date & Time: You can set the clock. [192] How to Use Menu operations Setup Area Sett...
Page 161 - Expected recording time with each battery pack; Continuous recording time
NP -FV70 (supplied): 555 min NP -FV100 : 930 min Hint The charging times shown in the table above are measured when charging this product at a temperature of 25 ˚C (77 °F). It is recommended that you charge the battery in atemperature range of 10 ˚C to 30 ˚C (50 °F to 86 °F). The charging times are ...
Page 162 - Expected playback time with each battery pack
viewfinder) Hint Each recording time is measured with the following settings. When [ File Format ] is set to [ XAVC S 4K ], [ REC Mode ] is set to [60Mbps ] and [ Frame Rate] is set to [ 30p ] [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off] Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start/stop...
Page 163 - Notes on recording movies
Notes on recording movies Read the following precautions regarding movie recording. Note The recordable time may vary depending on the recording and subject conditions and [ REC Mode ]. You can record movies of a maximum of 9,999 scenes in XAVC S format or 3,999 scenes in AVCHD format. And you can r...
Page 165 - Expected recording time of movies
[198] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Expected number of recordable photos (models with theinternal memory) The expected number of images you can save on the internal m...
Page 168 - Expected number of recordable photos
AVCHD : 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality (**): [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 610 min (610 min) Highest Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 630 min (630 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 720 min (720 min) High Quality : [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 820 min (820 min) [Dual Video REC] is...
Page 169 - Bit-rate and recording pixels
64 GB: 9200 images When recording 15.4 M size of images (4:3) 16 GB: 3050 images 32 GB: 6100 images 64 GB: 12000 images Note When using a Sony memory card. The number of recordable photos of memory card shown is for the maximum image size of this product. The actual number of recordable photos is di...
Page 170 - Recording pixels and aspect ratio; Capturing a photo from a movie:
Approx. 50 Mbps 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/60p(*), 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/50p(**), 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/30p(*), 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/24p(*) or 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/25p(**), 16:9 AVCHD: PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 x 1,080 pixels/60p(*) or 1,920 × 1,080 pixels/50p(**), AVC HD 28 M (PS), 16:9 FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920...
Page 171 - About the AVCHD format; What is the AVCHD format?; About the memory card
[204] How to Use Additional information Precautions About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG -4 AVC/H.264 format is adop...
Page 172 - On types of memory card you can use with this product; On the memory card adaptor; About the Memory Stick media
slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Do not use or keep the memory card in the following locations: Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the sun Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases On types of memo...
Page 173 - About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack; What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
Movies saved on Memory Stick XC -HG Duo media or SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played back on computers or AV devices not supporting the exFAT(*) file system by connecting this product to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm in advance that the connecting equipment is supporting th...
Page 175 - On use and care; On recording; LCD monitor; About this Help Guide, illustrations and on-screen displays; On use and storage place
On use and care On recording Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of this product, ...
Page 177 - When not using this product for a long time
Do not damage the cable such as by placing anything heavy on it. Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack. Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any...
Page 178 - On the pre-installed rechargeable battery; On connecting to a computer or accessory etc.
down. When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the Multi interface shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise from being recorded. When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-i...
Page 179 - On moisture condensation; If moisture condensation occurs
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. [210] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product On moisture condensation If this product is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense...
Page 181 - About care and storage of the lens; Using this product abroad; Power supply
Leaving this product in contact with rubber or vinyl objects for a long period of time [215] How to Use Additional information Maintenance About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surfa...
Page 182 - On trademarks
you can view recorded movies on a TV at the same high definition image quality (HD) as they were recorded with this product. To view images at the same high definition image quality (HD) as they were recorded with this product, you need the HDMI cable and a high definition TV (or monitor) that suppo...
Page 184 - Notes on the License; On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software; Zoom magnifications
[218] How to Use Additional information License Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD ( “AVC VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCO...
Page 185 - Using this product after a long time
When recording a movie with SteadyShot set to [Active ] 4K : 15 times HD : 20 times When recording a movie or photo with SteadyShot set to [Standard] or [Off] 10 times When [Digital Zoom] is set to [120x] 120 times [220] How to Use Additional information Using this product after a long time Using th...
Page 186 - The power does not turn on.
If you select [Initialize], all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. 4. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Note You may need to initialize or change the current internal memory (Models with the internal memory) of this product depending on the problem. I...
Page 188 - The power abruptly turns off.
[Shutter Speed] [AGC Limit] [AE Shift ] [White Balance Shift ] [Low Lux] [Scene Selection] [Picture Effect] [ Cinematone] [ SteadyShot] [Auto Back Light] [Face Detection ] [228] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. Use the AC Adaptor. In the default s...
Page 192 - The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images. [243] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. The file is damaged. The file format is not supported by this p...
Page 196 - Sound is not recorded correctly.
You cannot set [Monitor Brightness] when: The LCD monitor is closed on this product with the LCD monitor facing out. The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. [258] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Sound is not recorded correctly. If you connect or disconnect an external microphone, etc. w...
Page 199 - Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone.
Depending on the wireless access point setting, [WPS Push] may not be available. Confirm the password and SSID of the wireless access point to set [Access point settings ]. [268] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send toComputer] or [View on TV] ter...
Page 201 - Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV.
The following movies cannot be divided. Movies that are too short XAVC S 4K and XAVC S HD movies MP4 movies Release the protection, and then divide. [275] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Editing movies/photos on this product The demonstration movies cannot be deleted. (modelswith the internal memory...
Page 205 - Error messages during Live Streaming
The image data base file may be damaged. Check the data base file by selecting - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Repair Img. DB F. ] - the recording medium. The external device is damaged. (Warning indicators pertaining to external device formatting) The external device is damaged. The external devic...
Page 206 - Warning Indicators; Cannot recognize the internal memory. Format and use again.
streaming from this product is performed. Set the channel again. Cannot stream. Please verify the date & time setting of the device. Set the date and time again on this product. Could not find connectable access point. Access point has been found but is not connected. Check the password of the a...