Page 2 - Shooting; Shooting still images/movies; Using shooting functions; Using the zoom
Using the control button [7] Using MENU items [8] Using the Fn (Function) button [9] Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images [10] Shooting movies [11] Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions [12] Intelligent Auto [13] Superior Auto [14] About Scene Recognition [15] ...
Page 3 - Adjusting the exposure
Using the flash Using flash [29] Flash Mode [30] Flash Comp. [31] Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) [32] Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) [33] Aspect Ratio (still image) [34] Quality (still image) [35] Panorama: Size [36] Panoram...
Page 5 - Viewing; Viewing still images
Record Setting (movie) [70] SteadyShot (movie) [71] Micref Level [72] Wind Noise Reduct. [73] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [74] MOVIE Button [75] Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory [76] Function Menu Set. [77] Custom Key Settings [78] Function of the Custom key [79] Setting the ...
Page 6 - Changing settings
Switching the screen display (during playback) [93] Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [94] Deleting multiple selected images [95] Playing back movies Playing back movies [96] Motion Shot Video [97] Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images [98] Printing Specify Printing [99] Us...
Page 8 - Using Wi-Fi functions
Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile [139] Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [140] Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [141] Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [142] Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart R...
Page 9 - Adding applications to the product; Viewing on computers
Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps [156] Recommended computer environment [157] Installing the applications Opening a service account [158] Downloading applications [159] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [160]...
Page 10 - Precautions/This product
Connecting the product to a computer [169] Importing images to the computer [170] Disconnecting the product from the computer [171] Creating a movie disc Disc type [172] Selecting the disc creation method [173] Creating a disc with a device other than a computer [174] Creating Blu -ray Discs [175] P...
Page 11 - Trademarks; If you have problems; Troubleshooting; Battery pack and power
ZEISS lens [186] GPS (DSC -HX400V) [187] AVCHD format [188] License [189] Trademarks Trademarks [190] Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [191] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [192] You cannot turn on t...
Page 12 - Viewing images
The image is out of focus. [201] Zoom does not work. [202] The flash does not work. [203] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [204] The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [205] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [206] The date and t...
Page 14 - Messages; Situations this product has difficulty handling; Identifying parts
Messages Messages Self-diagnosis display [246] Warning messages [247] Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [248] [1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts 1. For shooting: Fn b...
Page 17 - List of icons on the screen; List of shooting mode icons
1. Battery/Memory card cover 2. Battery insertion slot 3. Battery eject lever 4. Access lamp 5. Memory card slot 6. Tripod socket hole 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. * For details on c...
Page 18 - List of viewing mode icons
List of viewing mode icons 1. P P* A S M Shooting mode Memory number Memory card/Uploading status Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100 Remaining number Aspect ratio of still images 20M / 18M / 15M / 10M / 8.9M / 7.5M / 5.0M / 4.5M / 3.7M / 2.1M / VGA Image size of still images
Page 23 - Using the shoulder strap
Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach both ends of the strap. [4] How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the displa...
Page 24 - About the shooting advice; Using the control button
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 button. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right side on the control button. 3. Press th...
Page 25 - Using MENU items
You can move the selection cursor by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control button. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control button. The DISP (Display Setting), (Exposure Comp. ), (Photo Creativity), / (Drive Mode ) and (Flash Mode ) functions are assi...
Page 27 - Performing settings on the dedicated screen
2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right button on the control button. 3. Set the desired setting by turning the control dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control button. The dedica...
Page 28 - Shooting still images
[10] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto). 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. Wh...
Page 29 - Focus indicator; Shooting movies
The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (0.03 ft) (W), 240 cm (7.87 ft) (T) (from the lens). 4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator fla...
Page 30 - List of mode dial functions; Available functions
To adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings, set the shooting mode to (Movie). 2. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Note If 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 but...
Page 31 - Intelligent Auto
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 speed and the aperture value. 1/2 (Memory recall): Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used ...
Page 32 - Superior Auto; About Scene Recognition
[14] 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...
Page 33 - The advantages of automatic shooting
Scene Recognition: If the product recognizes a scene, icons and guides such as (Portrait), (Infant ), (Night Portrait), (Night Scene), (Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Landscape), (Macro), (Spotlight ), or (Low Light) are displayed on the first line. If the product recognizes a condition, icons s...
Page 34 - Program Auto; Program Shift; iSweep Panorama
Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed 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...
Page 36 - Scene Selection; Menu item details
When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers, the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent. 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 ...
Page 40 - Shutter Priority; Aperture Priority
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. 1. Set the mode dial to S (Shutter Priority). 2. Select the desired va...
Page 41 - Manual Exposure
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. Note If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the shutter speed on the shooting scr...
Page 42 - Memory recall; Movie
ISO sensitivity. Change the ISO value to your desired setting if necessary. When the amount of ambient light exceeds the metering range of the Metered Manual, the Metered Manual indicator flashes. The (SteadyShot warning) indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. The brightness of the image...
Page 43 - Zoom; The zoom features available with this product
Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. Menu item details Program Auto: Allows you to shoot with the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) adjusted automatically. The other settings can be adjusted manually. Aperture Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the apertu...
Page 44 - Zoom Setting
feature. (1) Optical zoom range Images are magnified within the optical zoom range of this product. (2) Smart Zoom range ( ) Zoom images without causing the original quality to deteriorate by partially cropping an image (only when the image size is [M] , [S] or [VGA]). (3) Clear Image Zoom range ( )...
Page 45 - About zoom scale
[M] , [S] or [VGA]. On:ClearImage Zoom (default setting): 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 [Clear Image Zoom] is exceeded, the...
Page 46 - When you do not use the flash; Flash Mode
2. Press the shutter button fully down. When you do not use the flash When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. Note When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is ...
Page 52 - Changing the focus method using the zoom/focus switch
Standard: 3424×1920 Wide: 4912×1920 When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right] Standard: 4912×1080 Wide: 7152×1080 360°: Allows you to shoot in the size of 11520×1080, 360 degrees around. [37] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Direction Sets ...
Page 53 - Focus mode details; Focus Area
Focus mode details AF/ZOOM (Single-shot AF): The camera focuses and the focus is locked when the focus is achieved. Use this mode when the subject is motionless. DMF (DMF): After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually. MF (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. Note Dust or ...
Page 54 - Manual Focus
Menu item details 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. Center: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When...
Page 56 - Focus Magnifier
4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. When you rotate the manual ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. [43] 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...
Page 57 - Peaking Level
The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released when the shutter button is pressed halfway. You can record images while an image is enlarged, but the product records a full-display image. The [Focus Magnifier] function will be released after shooting. [45] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusti...
Page 58 - Peaking Color
Sets the peaking level to middle. Low: Sets the peaking level to low. Off (default setting): Does not use the peaking function. Note Since the product determines that sharp areas are in focus, [Peaking Level] differs, depending on the subject and shooting situation. The outline of in-focus ranges is...
Page 61 - Metering Mode
Note If 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. [52] 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 d...
Page 62 - Drive Mode
Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. On (default setting): Displays the guide. [54] 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-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) ...
Page 63 - Menu Item Details
shooting/Self-timer) Cont. Shooting Shoots 10 images while you press the shutter button. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control button. Menu Item Details Continuous Shooting: Hi (default setting): Continuous ...
Page 65 - WB bracket
operates after 10 seconds. [59] 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...
Page 66 - ISO
Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket]. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [61] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting ...
Page 68 - Auto HDR
between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D-Range Opt.]. 2. Select the desired setting using the left/right button on the control button. Menu item details D-Range Optimizer: Auto (default ...
Page 69 - White Balance
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. Note ...
Page 70 - Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
Fluor.: Cool White: The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.: Day White: The color temperature is adjusted for neutral white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.: Daylight: The color temperature is adjusted for daylight fluorescent lighting. Flash: The color temperature is ad...
Page 71 - Picture Effect
then press on the center of the control button. The calibrated values (Color Temperature and Color Filter) are displayed and registered. Note 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 fr...
Page 73 - Creative Style
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, / appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation. ...
Page 75 - Menu items details
[70] 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 → (Camera Settings ) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. When [ File Format] ...
Page 77 - Micref Level
Menu item details Intelligent Active (default setting): Provides the most powerful SteadyShot effect. Active: Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Standard: Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions. Note If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot] , the angle of view will c...
Page 78 - MOVIE Button
Menu item details On: Reduces wind noise. Off (default setting): Does not reduce wind noise. Note Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. [74] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut....
Page 79 - Memory; Items that can be registered
Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1. MENU → (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 on...
Page 80 - Custom Key Settings; Function of the Custom key
[77] 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 the Fn (Function) button. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Function Menu Set.] → set a function to the desired location. The fun...
Page 81 - Photo Creativity
The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [80] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity [Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display. W...
Page 83 - Red Eye Reduction
shooting, the product returns to Smile Shutter mode. Hint 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]. Note You cannot use [Face Detection] with the following functions: When ...
Page 86 - Grid Line; Auto Review
Off (default setting): Does not record a shooting date. Note If you shoot images with the date once, you cannot delete the date from the images later. The dates are doubly printed if you set the product to print dates when printing the images. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on...
Page 87 - Playing back images
Off: Does not display the Auto Review. Note 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. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. [89] How to Us...
Page 88 - Playback zoom; Image Index
2. Select the image with the control button. Hint 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 imag...
Page 89 - Switching the screen display (during playback); Deleting a displayed image
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 button. Displaying a desired image quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control button, then press the top/bot...
Page 90 - Deleting multiple selected images; Playing back movies
1. Display the image you want to delete. 2. Press the (Delete) button. 3. Select [Delete] using the control button, then press on the center of the control button. [95] How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1. MENU → (Playback )...
Page 91 - Available operations during movie playback; Motion Shot Video
2. Select the movie to be played back using the control button. 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 button on the control button. : Playback : Pause : Fast -forw...
Page 92 - Playing back panoramic images; Specify Printing
may fail to create the image. Hint You can also change the interval of the image tracking using MENU → (Playback ) → [Motion Interval ADJ]. [98] 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...
Page 93 - View Mode
Order Format.” 1. MENU → (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 button. A mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press and delete the mark....
Page 94 - Slide Show; Rotate
[101] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. 1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2. Select [Enter] . Menu item details Repeat: Select [On] , in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] (default settin...
Page 95 - Protect; K Still Image PB
Note You cannot rotate the movies. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. [103] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Protect Protects recorde...
Page 96 - Viewing images on an HD TV
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 on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5...
Page 97 - Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint 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 q...
Page 98 - Monitor Brightness
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 (s...
Page 99 - Volume Settings; Adjusting the volume during playback; Audio signals
1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. [108] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Volume Settings Adjusts the sound volume. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Volume Settings] → desired setting. Adjusting the ...
Page 100 - To receive a GPS signal
[110] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V) You can record the location information with the images when the built-in GPS sensor of this product can acquire the location information. Using the supplied software PlayMemories Home, you can import the images recorded with the ...
Page 102 - Confirming the expiry date of the GPS assist data
1. MENU → (Setup) → [GPS Auto Area Adj.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Corrects the time difference automatically. Off (default setting): Does not correct the time difference automatically. Note When [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off] , this function is disabled. Set [Date/Time Setup] in advanc...
Page 105 - Tile Menu; Mode Dial Guide
information. This is because [GPS On/Off] is set to [On] . Set [GPS On/Off] to [Off] before shooting. 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. [117] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Tile Menu Sel...
Page 106 - Display Quality; Pwr Save Start Time
[119] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Quality You can change the display quality. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be h...
Page 107 - Demo Mode
1. MENU → (Setup ) → [PAL/NTSC Selector] → [Enter] Note 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. If you insert a memory card that has previousl...
Page 108 - HDMI Resolution; CTRL FOR HDMI
[123] 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 → (Setup ) → [HDMI Resolution] → desired setting. Menu...
Page 109 - USB Connection; USB LUN Setting
[125] 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 → (Setup ) → [USB Connection] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto (default setting): Establishes a Mass Storage or MTP c...
Page 110 - USB Power Supply; Language
Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. [127] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a com...
Page 111 - Area Setting
Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1. MENU → (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. [129] How to Use Changing setti...
Page 112 - File Number; Select REC Folder; New Folder
[131] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu File Number Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images. 1. MENU → (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 produc...
Page 113 - Folder Name; Recover Image DB
Creates a new folder in the memory card. 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 ti...
Page 114 - Version
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 → (Setup ) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter] . No...
Page 115 - PlayMemories Mobile
images are retained. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [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. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while res...
Page 116 - Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad
3. Input the password that is displayed on this product. The smartphone is connected to the product. [141] 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 (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi s...
Page 118 - Smart Remote Embedded
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 ...
Page 120 - Send to Smartphone
The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone. 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 devices, such as m...
Page 123 - Send to Computer
just a touch on the designated touch -point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology. Note 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 followin...
Page 124 - View on TV; Slideshow settings
If 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. [148] 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 t...
Page 125 - Airplane Mode
Select from [HD] and [4K]. * The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions. Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer. You can view images on a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled TV or network -enabled TV (including cable TV). If you connect TV and t...
Page 127 - Other setting items
Access points without the 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. 1. Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2. Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the...
Page 128 - Edit Device Name; Disp MAC Address
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: If you are entering the IP address manually, enter the set address. Subnet Mask/Default Gateway: When you set [IP Address Setting] to [Man...
Page 129 - PlayMemories Camera Apps
SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] 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] → [...
Page 131 - Launching the downloaded application; How to launch the applications faster
[160] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications directly to the product using theWi-Fi function You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. 1. MENU → (Application ) → Application List → (PlayMemorie...
Page 134 - Installing PlayMemories Home; Software for Mac computers
Installing PlayMemories Home 1. Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the following URL and install PlayMemories Home. www.sony.net/pm/ Proceed the installation by following the instructions on the screen. When installation is completed, PlayMemories Home starts up. If PMB (Picture Moti...
Page 135 - Wireless Auto Import; Connecting the product to a computer
For details on software for Mac computers, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/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 ...
Page 136 - Disconnecting the product from 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 PlayMemoriesHome (For Windows) When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between this product and a...
Page 137 - Disc type
Note For Mac computers, drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon in the “Trash” icon. The product is disconnected from the computer. For Windows 7/Windows 8 computers, the disconnect icon may not appear. In that case, you can skip steps 1 and 2 above. [172] How to Use Viewing on c...
Page 138 - Selecting the disc creation method; Creating a disc with a device other than a computer
[173] 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...
Page 139 - Creating Blu-ray Discs
Blu-ray recorder: High-definition image quality (HD) Standard definition image quality (STD) HDD recorder, etc: Standard definition image quality (STD) Note When creating AVCHD discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded with the [ Record Setting] of [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]...
Page 140 - Precautions; Backing up memory cards
[176] 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. When the memory card is removed or the product is turned off during a read or write operation. When the memory card is u...
Page 141 - On the functions available with the product; Notes for when on board an airplane; On the monitor and lens
product. If 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...
Page 142 - Notes on the flash; Notes on discarding or transferring this product to others; On the internal rechargeable battery; Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery
These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the images in any way. 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. Do not press against the monitor. The monitor m...
Page 143 - Notes on the battery pack; Charging the battery pack; Effective use of the battery pack
socket) using the AC Adaptor (supplied), and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. [178] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charge...
Page 145 - Memory card
[179] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Charging the battery pack The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this product. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's Charge lamp flashes while...
Page 147 - Notes on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately); “Memory Stick” media
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 Images recorded on “Memory Stick XC -HG Duo” media, SDXC memory cards and micro SDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played on co...
Page 148 - On cleaning; Cleaning the lens and flash
accidentally swallow it. [181] How to Use Precautions/This product Cleaning this product On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner,...
Page 149 - Number of still images; Recordable time of movies
[182] 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. [ Image Size]: [L: 20M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3] * Standard 2GB: ...
Page 151 - Plug adaptor
64GB: 8 h 15 m 1440×1080 12M 2GB: 15 m 4GB: 40 m 8GB: 1 h 20 m 16GB: 2 h 45 m 32GB: 5 h 30 m 64GB: 11 h 5 m VGA 3M 2GB: 1 h 10 m 4GB: 2 h 25 m 8GB: 4 h 55 m 16GB: 9 h 55 m 32GB: 20 h 64GB: 40 h 10 m Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product sp...
Page 152 - GPS
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. NTSC system: Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile,...
Page 153 - On triangulating errors; On the restriction of use of GPS on an airplane; AVCHD format
GPS is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites. Avoid using the camera in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camera in open sky environments. You may not b...
Page 154 - License; Notes on the License; On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The AVCHD format was developed for high -definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High -Definition) signal using high -efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG -4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress a...
Page 158 - The battery pack is not charged.
level. This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. 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. [196] Troubleshooting Troubleshoo...
Page 160 - The flash does not work.
You can use only the optical zoom in the following situations: When using Smile Shutter function. [Drive Mode] is set to [Self -portrait]. [203] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: ...
Page 170 - The lens gets fogged.
so. [240] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the product and leave it for about an hour before using it. [241] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The product stops with the lens portion extended./Theproduct turns off with the...
Page 172 - Warning messages
C:13:□□ This product cannot read or write data on the memory card. Try turning off and on this product again, or taking out and inserting the memory card several times. An unformatted memory card is inserted. Format the memory card. The inserted memory card cannot be used with this product, or the d...