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If not using the flash, press it down manually.

7. Diopter-adjustment lever

Move the diopter-adjustment lever until the image is clear in the viewfinder.

8. Viewfinder

When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you

move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to monitor

mode.

9. Viewfinder pop-up switch

10.

(N mark)

Align this mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone with an NFC function.

For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your smartphone.

NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range

wireless communication technology.

11. Lens

1. Microphone

(Flash pop-up) switch

When using the flash, slide the

(Flash pop-up) switch.

3. Monitor

When shooting from low angles or shooting self-portraits, adjust the monitor angle.

Summary of Contents for DSC-HX80

Page 1: ...tems 1 Identifying parts 2 Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen 3 Using the strap Using the wrist strap 4 Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment 5 In Camera guide About the In Camera Guide 6 About the shooting advice 7 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack ...

Page 2: ...ry card sold separately Inserting a memory card 13 Removing the memory card 14 Setting the language date and time Setting language date and time 15 Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the control wheel 16 Using MENU items 17 Using the Fn Function button 18 Using the Quick Navi 19 Shooting Shooting still images movies Shooting still images 20 Shooting movies 21 Sel...

Page 3: ...l 33 Movie 34 Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom 35 The zoom features available with this product 36 Zoom Setting 37 About zoom scale 38 Zoom Speed 39 Using the flash Using flash 40 Notes on using the flash 41 Flash Mode 42 Flash Comp 43 Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display Shooting 44 Switching between the viewfinder and the screen 45 DISP Button Finder 46 DISP B...

Page 4: ...55 AF Illuminator still image 56 Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp 57 Metering Mode 58 Zebra 59 Exposure Set Guide 60 Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Drive Mode 61 Cont Shooting 62 Self timer 63 Self timer Cont 64 Cont Bracket 65 Single Bracket 66 WB bracket 67 DRO Bracket 68 Settings for bracket shooting 69 Indicator during bracket shooting 70 Taking pictures of yourself ...

Page 5: ...g a basic white color in Custom Setup mode 77 Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect 78 Creative Style 79 Recording movies Movie recording formats 80 File Format movie 81 Record Setting movie 82 Marker Display movie 83 Marker Settings movie 84 SteadyShot movie 85 Micref Level 86 Wind Noise Reduct 87 Auto Slow Shut movie 88 MOVIE Button 89 Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use ...

Page 6: ...ile Face Detect 99 Soft Skin Effect still image 100 Face Registration New Registration 101 Face Registration Order Exchanging 102 Face Registration Delete 103 Red Eye Reduction 104 Auto Obj Framing still image 105 High ISO NR still image 106 Write Date still image 107 Grid Line 108 Auto Review 109 FINDER MONITOR 110 Release w o Card 111 Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images 112 Playback...

Page 7: ...wing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images 120 Printing Specify Printing 121 Using viewing functions View Mode 122 Display Rotation 123 Slide Show 124 Rotate 125 Protect 126 4K Still Image PB 127 Beauty Effect 128 Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV 129 Viewing images on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV 130 Changing settings Setup menu ...

Page 8: ...ve Start Time 142 PAL NTSC Selector 143 Demo Mode 144 HDMI Resolution 145 24p 60p Output movie Only for 1080 60i compatible models 146 CTRL FOR HDMI 147 HDMI Info Display 148 USB Connection 149 USB LUN Setting 150 USB Power Supply 151 Language 152 Date Time Setup 153 Area Setting 154 Format 155 File Number 156 Select REC Folder 157 New Folder 158 Folder Name 159 Recover Image DB 160 Display Media ...

Page 9: ... an SSID and password 168 Calling up an application using One touch NFC 169 Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded 170 Using Smart Remote Embedded with a smartphone touch connection NFC One touch remote 171 Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone 172 Sending images to an Android smartphone NFC One touch Sharing 173 Transferring images to a computer Send to...

Page 10: ...6 Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi Fi function 187 Starting the applications Launching the downloaded application 188 Managing the applications Uninstalling applications 189 Changing the order of applications 190 Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps 191 Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment 192 ...

Page 11: ... movies 200 Creating DVD discs AVCHD recording discs from high definition image quality movies 201 Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies 202 Precautions This product Precautions Precautions 203 On the internal rechargeable battery 204 Notes on the battery pack 205 Charging the battery pack 206 Memory card 207 Cleaning this product On cleaning 208 Number of recordable still images a...

Page 12: ...g Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product 218 You cannot turn on the product 219 The power turns off suddenly 220 The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level 221 The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack 222 The battery pack is not charged 223 The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on 224 Shooti...

Page 13: ...s in the image when you view the screen in a dark place 237 The eyes of the subject come out red 238 Dots appear and remain on the screen 239 You cannot shoot images continuously 240 The image is not clear in the viewfinder 241 No images appear on the viewfinder 242 The image is whitish Flare Blurring of light appears on the image Ghosting 243 The image is blurred 244 The monitor darkens after a s...

Page 14: ...omputer cannot be viewed on this product 261 Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake 262 Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off 263 You cannot print images with the date 264 Others The lens gets fogged 265 The product stops with the lens portion extended The product turns off with the lens portion extended 266 The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time 267 The ...

Page 15: ...difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling 276 1 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces Camera 1 NP BX1 Rechargeable battery pack 1 Micro USB Cable 1 AC Adaptor 1 Power cord mains lead 1 supplied in some countries regions ...

Page 16: ...rist Strap 1 Instruction Manual 1 Wi Fi Connection One touch NFC Guide 1 2 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts 1 ON OFF Power button 2 Shutter button 3 Mode dial 4 For shooting W T zoom lever For viewing Index lever 5 Self timer lamp AF Illuminator 6 Flash Do not cover the flash with your finger ...

Page 17: ... to monitor mode 9 Viewfinder pop up switch 10 N mark Align this mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone with an NFC function For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with your smartphone NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of the short range wireless communication technology 11 Lens 1 Microphone 2 Flash pop up switch When using the flash slide the Fl...

Page 18: ...atible device 10 Wi Fi antenna built in 11 Hook for strap 12 Control wheel 13 Playback button 14 In Camera Guide Delete button 1 Battery lock lever 2 Battery insertion slot 3 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 4 Access lamp 5 Memory card slot 6 HDMI micro jack ...

Page 19: ...ons and indicators List of icons on the screen The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline and may differ from the actual display Monitor mode For playback Basic information display Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode ...

Page 20: ...Shooting mode Memory recall NO CARD Memory card Upload Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100 Remaining number of recordable images Aspect ratio of still images 18M 16M 13M 10M 8 9M 7 5M 5 0M 4 5M 3 7M 2 1M VGA Image size of still images ...

Page 21: ...attery Remaining battery warning USB power supply Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator SteadyShot Camera shake warning Airplane mode Overlay icon Micref Level Low Wind Noise reduction Database file full Database file error Overheating warning Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Spot metering area ...

Page 22: ...File number File format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Auto object framing image 2 Drive mode Metering mode Flash mode Red eye reduction 0 0 Flash compensation 7500K A5 G5 White Balance Focus Area DRO Auto HDR 3 3 3 Creative Style Contrast Saturation Sharpness Smile Face Detect ...

Page 23: ... AF Guide display for Lock on AF Bracket indicator STBY Movie recording standby REC 0 12 Recording time of the movie m s Control wheel function Focus 1 250 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture Value 0 0 Metered Manual 0 0 Exposure compensation ISO400 ISO sensitivity Shutter speed indicator ...

Page 24: ...r of images in the view mode Copyright information exists for image 4 How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the wrist strap Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product 5 How to Use Before Use Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder diopter adjustment ...

Page 25: ... switch A down to raise the viewfinder If you slide the Viewfinder pop up switch when the camera is off the camera will turn on If you stow the viewfinder inside the camera the camera will turn off 2 Grasp both sides of the eyepiece B and pull it towards the monitor side until it clicks 3 Slide the diopter adjustment lever ...

Page 26: ...de 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 wheel 3 Press the In Camera Guide Delete button The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed If you press the on the cente...

Page 27: ... first time be sure to charge the battery pack The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it To avoid missing a shooting opportunity charge the battery pack before shooting 1 Turn the power OFF 2 Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor supplied using the micro USB cable supplied and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall sock...

Page 28: ...emperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50ºF to 86ºF Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet wall socket If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor immediately disconnect the plug from the wall outlet wall socket to disconnect from the power source When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for a long time the charge lamp may flash quickly when t...

Page 29: ...t the computer or wake the computer from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera Doing so may cause a malfunction Before turning on off or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode disconnect the camera from the computer Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom ...

Page 30: ...lock lever A with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place 3 Close the cover 11 How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded played back using a battery pack ...

Page 31: ...ature of 25 C 77 F Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media sold separately Display Quality Standard The number for Shooting still images is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association DISP Display All Info One picture is taken every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The flash strobes o...

Page 32: ...ery pack How to remove the battery pack 1 Make sure that the access lamp is not lit and turn off the camera 2 Slide lock lever A and remove the battery pack Be careful not to drop the battery pack 13 How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card sold separately Inserting a memory card How to insert a memory card 1 Open the memory card cover ...

Page 33: ... illustrated insert the memory card until it clicks into place 3 Close the memory card cover Hint When you use a memory card with this product for the first time it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card 14 How to Use Preparing the camera Inserting a memory card sold separately ...

Page 34: ...d 1 Open the memory card cover 2 Make sure that the access lamp A is not lit 3 Push in on the memory card once to remove it 4 Close the memory card cover 15 How to Use Preparing the camera Setting the language date and time Setting language date and time ...

Page 35: ... by turning the control wheel then press in the center 6 Set Daylight Savings Date Time and Date Format using the up down left right sides then press in the center Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set other items then select Enter and press in the center To cancel the date and time setting procedure press the MENU button Note If the date and time set...

Page 36: ...right left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel 17 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting playback and operation methods 1 Press MENU button to display the Menu screen 2 Select the desired MENU it...

Page 37: ...move to another MENU item 4 Select the desired setting value and press to confirm 18 How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using the Fn Function button You can register frequently used functions to the Fn function button and recall them while shooting Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn Function button 1 Press the DISP button and then...

Page 38: ...heel 3 Set the desired setting by turning the control wheel Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2 then press on the center of the control wheel The dedicated setting screen for the function appears Follow the operating guide A to perform the settings ...

Page 39: ...ents and their position shown below are just a guideline and may differ from the actual display 1 MENU Custom Settings DISP Button Monitor For viewfinder Enter 2 Press the DISP Display Setting button on the control wheel repeatedly until the screen is set to For viewfinder 3 Press Fn Function button to switch the screen to Quick Navi screen In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode In P A S M Sweep Pan...

Page 40: ...n Select the desired function in step 4 then press on the center of the control wheel The dedicated setting screen for the function appears Follow the operating guide A to perform the settings Note Gray items on the Quick Navi screen are not available 20 How to Use Shooting Shooting still images movies Shooting still images Shoots still images 1 Set the shooting mode to Intelligent Auto ...

Page 41: ... 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 flashes and the beep does not sound Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting Focusing may be difficult in the following situations It is dark and the subject is distant The contrast of the subject is po...

Page 42: ... shutter speed and aperture value to the desired settings set the shooting mode to Movie If you use a function such as zoom while shooting a movie the noise of the lens operating will be recorded The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording refer to Recordable time of movies When...

Page 43: ...menu Aperture Priority Allows you to adjust the aperture and shoot when you want to blur the background etc Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects etc by manually adjusting the shutter speed Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the shutter speed and the aperture value MR Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling...

Page 44: ...ical zoom The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions 24 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Superior Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition This mode takes clear images of dark or backlit scenes For low lit or backlit scenes if necessary the camera may shoot multiple images and create a composite image etc to record higher quality ...

Page 45: ... shooting mode About Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode and Superior Auto mode This function allows the product to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image Scene Recognition When the product recognizes certain scenes the following icons and guides are displayed on the first line Portrait Infant Night Portrait Night Scene Backlight Portr...

Page 46: ... Program Auto Allows you to adjust various shooting settings such as white balance or ISO value etc Aperture value and shutter speed are automatically set by the camera Hint In Superior Auto mode and when the overlay icon is displayed be sure not to move the camera before the multiple shots are recorded In Program Auto mode you can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value while m...

Page 47: ... by this product This function is available when you do not use the flash P on the screen changes to P when you turn the control wheel To cancel program shift set the shooting mode to other than Program Auto or turn off the camera Note According to the brightness of the environment the program shift may not be used Set the shooting mode to another one than P or turn off the power to cancel the set...

Page 48: ...ress the shutter button fully down 5 Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor B Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time a gray area occurs in the composite image If this happens move the product faster to record the full panoramic image When Wide is selected for Panorama Size the entire angle of the ...

Page 49: ...h as waves or water falls Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a light bulb The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations When the camera is panned too fast or too slow The subject is too blurry Hint You can turn the control wheel on the shooting screen to select the shooting direction 29 How to Use Shooting Selecting a sho...

Page 50: ...with vivid colors Sunset Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully Night Scene Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere Hand held Twilight Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod A burst of shots are taken and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur camera shake and noise Night Portrait Shoots night scene portraits using the flash The flash does ...

Page 51: ... blur and noise Pet Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings Gourmet Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors Beach Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight Snow Allows you to shoot clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white ...

Page 52: ...r the following settings the shutter speed is slower so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring Night Scene Night Portrait Fireworks In the Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur mode the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded Reducing blur is less effective even in Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur when shooting the following subjects Subjects with erratic ...

Page 53: ...ct The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure Note If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup the aperture value on the shooting screen blinks Although you can shoot as it is resetting is recommended Use a tripod to prevent blurring when you use a slow shutter speed The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in shutter speed priority mode When the shutter speed i...

Page 54: ...is recommended The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot Hint Smaller F value opening the aperture narrows the range that is in focus This allows you to put the subject in sharp focus and blur objects in front of and beyond the subject depth of field becomes shallower Larger F value narrowing down the aperture widens the range that is in focus This allow...

Page 55: ...nual indicator flashes The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode The brightness of the image on the monitor may differ from the actual image being shot 33 How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or camera settings registered in advance 1 Set the mode dial to MR Memory recall 2 Press the...

Page 56: ...h the exposure adjusted automatically Aperture Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value manually 35 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Enlarge images using ...

Page 57: ...is M S or VGA 3 Clear Image Zoom range Zoom images using an image process with less deterioration Set Zoom Setting to On ClearImage Zoom or On Digital Zoom first 4 Digital Zoom range You can magnify images using an image process When you select On Digital Zoom for Zoom Setting you can use this zoom function Note The default setting for Image Size is L To use the smart zoom change Image Size to M S...

Page 58: ...deteriorate Note Set Optical zoom only if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate 38 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom About zoom scale The zoom scale changes according to the settings of this product The zoom scale for each setting is as follows When Aspect Ratio is 4 3 Zoom Setting Optical zoom only including smart zoom Image Size ...

Page 59: ...ng Fast increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded 40 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Using flash In dark environments use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera shake When shooting against the sun use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject 1 Press the Flash pop up slide switch to pop up the flash 2 Press the shu...

Page 60: ...hoot pictures of yourself be careful not to look directly at the light because the flash will go off at a close distance To prevent the flash from hitting the monitor when you press it back down into the camera body after use first return the monitor to its original position 41 How to Use Using shooting functions Using the flash Notes on using the flash When using the flash note the following poin...

Page 61: ...ting functions Using the flash Flash Comp Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of 3 0 EV to 3 0 EV Flash compensation changes the amount of flash light only Exposure compensation changes the amount of flash light along with the change of the shutter speed and aperture 1 MENU Camera Settings Flash Comp desired setting Selecting higher values side makes the flash level higher and lower value...

Page 62: ...de Switching the screen display Shooting You can change the display contents on the screen 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button Each time you press the DISP button the recording information display changes Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Histogram Level ...

Page 63: ...finder and the monitor Look through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder To hide the grid lines displayed during still image shooting select MENU Custom Settings Grid Line Off To hide the marker displayed during movie recording select MENU Custom Settings Marker Display Off 45 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode Switching between the viewfin...

Page 64: ...sed When you look into the viewfinder The image is displayed in the viewfinder only regardless of the FINDER MONITOR setting When you are not looking into the viewfinder If FINDER MONITOR is set to Auto the image is displayed only on the screen When you are not looking into the viewfinder If FINDER MONITOR is set to Viewfinder the image is displayed in the viewfinder only ...

Page 65: ... If FINDER MONITOR is set to Auto the image is displayed on the screen only Low angle If FINDER MONITOR is set to Viewfinder the image is displayed in the viewfinder only Self portrait If FINDER MONITOR is set to Auto the image is displayed in the screen only ...

Page 66: ... Allows you to set the screen display modes that can be selected for the viewfinder using Display Setting in shooting mode 1 MENU Custom Settings DISP Button Finder desired setting Enter The items marked with are available Menu item details Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information ...

Page 67: ... Display Setting in shooting mode 1 MENU Custom Settings DISP Button Monitor desired setting Enter The items marked with are available Menu item details Graphic Display Shows basic shooting information Graphically shows the shutter speed and aperture value Display All Info Shows recording information No Disp Info Does not show recording information Histogram Displays the luminance distribution gra...

Page 68: ...M 8 9M 3648 2432 pixels S 4 5M 2592 1728 pixels Image size when Aspect Ratio is 4 3 L 18M 4896 3672 pixels M 10M 3648 2736 pixels S 5 0M 2592 1944 pixels VGA 640 480 pixels Image size when Aspect Ratio is 16 9 L 13M 4896 2752 pixels M 7 5M 3648 2056 pixels S 2 1M 1920 1080 pixels Image size when Aspect Ratio is 1 1 L 13M 3664 3664 pixels M 7 5M 2736 2736 pixels S 3 7M 1920 1920 pixels 49 How to Us...

Page 69: ... details Fine File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Standard File format JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded Since the compression rate of Standard is higher than that of Fine the file size of Standard is smaller than that of Fine This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card but the image quality will be lower 51 How to Us...

Page 70: ...rama Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images 1 MENU Camera Settings Panorama Direction desired setting Menu item details Right Pan the camera from the left to the right Left Pan the camera from the right to the left Up Pan the camera from the bottom to the top Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom 53 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the f...

Page 71: ... you can change the size of the AF range finder frame by rotating the control wheel Expand Flexible Spot If the product fails to focus on the single selected point it uses the focus points around the flexible spot as the second priority area to achieve focus 54 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Center Lock on AF When you press the center button the camera detects the subject ...

Page 72: ...is set to Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur When using the digital zoom The camera may not be able to resume tracking for a while after it loses the track of the subject 55 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus lock Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode 1 Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway d...

Page 73: ...nnot use AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode In iSweep Panorama mode When Scene Selection is set to the following modes Landscape Adv Sports Shooting Night Scene Pet Fireworks The AF illuminator emits a very bright light Although there is no health hazard do not look directly into the AF illuminator at close range 57 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure E...

Page 74: ... shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure 1 MENU Camera Settings Metering Mode desired setting Menu item details Multi Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen Multi pattern metering Center M...

Page 75: ...Zebra desired setting Menu item details Off Does not display the zebra pattern 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 100 Adjusts the brightness level Note The zebra pattern is not displayed during HDMI connection 60 How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Set Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure 1 MENU Custom Settings Exposure Set Guide desired sett...

Page 76: ...lf timer Shoots an image using the self timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed Self timer Cont Shoots a designated number of images using the self timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since the shutter button was pressed Cont Bracket Shoots images while holding the shutter button down each with different degrees of brightness...

Page 77: ...inuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 2 images per second Note Continuous shooting is unavailable in the following situations The shooting mode has been set to iSweep Panorama The shooting mode is set to Scene Selection and a scene other than Adv Sports Shooting is selected The Picture Effect is set to Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Mono Miniature Watercolor or Illustration The DRO...

Page 78: ...nd delay self timer This reduces the camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button Hint Press the button of the control wheel to end the self timer Press the button and select Single Shooting of the control wheel to cancel the self timer Note The self timer is unavailable in the following situations The shooting mode is set to iSweep Panorama Adv Sports Shooting in Scene Selection Smile Shutt...

Page 79: ...ress the button of the control wheel to end the self timer Press the button and select Single Shooting of the control wheel to release the self timer 65 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 ...

Page 80: ...e Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations The shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection or iSweep Panorama When the flash is used the product performs flash bracket shooting which shifts the amount of flash light even if Cont Bracket is selected Press the shutter button for each image 66 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Con...

Page 81: ...by adjusting the ISO value If a setting other than ISO AUTO is selected the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed When you adjust the exposure the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following situations The shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection or iSweep Panorama 67 How to Use Using shooting functi...

Page 82: ... using the right left side of the control wheel Menu item details DRO Bracket Lo Records a series of three images with small changes in the D Range Optimizer value DRO Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the D Range Optimizer value Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review 69 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self time...

Page 83: ...ing 0 0 70 How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Indicator during bracket shooting Viewfinder Ambient light bracketing 3 images shifted by 0 3EV steps Exposure compensation 0 0 steps Monitor Display All Info or Histogram Ambient light bracketing 3 images shifted by 0 3EV steps Exposure compensation 0 0 steps Flash bracketing 3 images shifted by 0...

Page 84: ...ambient light Note During bracket shooting guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over under the bracket indicator When you start bracket shooting the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images 71 How to Use Using shooting functions Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen Self portrait timer You can change the angle of the monitor and shoot im...

Page 85: ...ivity to light is expressed by the ISO number recommended exposure index The larger the number the higher the sensitivity 1 MENU Camera Settings ISO desired setting Menu item details Multi Frame NR Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise Select the desired ISO number from ISO AUTO or ISO 80 3200 ISO AUTO Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically ISO 80 ISO 3200 Sets the ISO sensi...

Page 86: ...matically shoots multiple images continuously combines them reduces the noise and records them as one image With multi frame noise reduction you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity The image recorded is one combined image 1 MENU Camera Settings ISO Multi Frame NR 2 Press the right side of the control wheel to display the setting screen then select a desired value using t...

Page 87: ...adation of a recorded image for each divided area Select the optimization level from Lv1 weak to Lv5 strong Note DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when the shooting mode is set to iSweep Panorama or when Multi Frame NR or Picture Effect is used DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when the following modes are selected in Scene Selection Sunset Night Scene Night Portrait Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur Fire...

Page 88: ...ls 1 0 EV correct exposure and 1 0 EV Note Auto HDR is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto iSweep Panorama Scene Selection When Multi Frame NR is selected you cannot select Auto HDR When using Picture Effect you cannot select Auto HDR You cannot start the next shot until the capture process is completed after you shoot You may not obtain the desired effect ...

Page 89: ... 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 adjusted for flash light C Temp Filter Adjusts the color tones depending on the light source Achieves the effect of CC Color Compensation filters for photography Custom Uses the white bal...

Page 90: ...s the AF area located in the center and then press on the center of the control wheel The calibrated values Color Temperature and Color Filter are displayed 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 frame If you register this value the indicator turns orange on the rec...

Page 91: ...white High Contrast Mono Creates a high contrast image in black and white Soft Focus Creates an image filled with a soft lighting effect HDR Painting Creates the look of a painting enhancing the colors and details Rich tone Mono Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details Miniature Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly with the background defoc...

Page 92: ...llowing Use this function when the subject is motionless or does not flash light Do not change the composition before shooting When the contrast of the scene is low or when significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred you may not be able to obtain good HDR images If the product detects such a situation appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation If necessary change the co...

Page 93: ... Saturation and Sharpness can be adjusted for each Creative Style item Select an item to be set by pressing the right left side of the control wheel then set the value using the top bottom side of the control wheel Contrast The higher the value selected the more the difference of light and shadow is accentuated and the bigger the effect on the image Saturation The higher the value selected the mor...

Page 94: ...amount of data XAVC S AVCHD recording format XAVC S HD Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps Records a more vivid movie compared to AVCHD with increased amounts of information AVCHD Bit rate Approx 28 Mbps Maximum The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers Bit rate is the amount of the data processed within a given length of time 81 How to Use Using shooting fu...

Page 95: ...rding a new movie file will be created automatically When File Format is set to MP4 the file size of movies is limited to approx 4 GB If the movie file size reaches approx 4 GB during recording recording will stop automatically 82 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...

Page 96: ...r approximately 25 frames sec for 1080 50i compatible devices in progressive mode with AAC audio MP4 format Menu items details When File Format is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M 50p 50M Records the movies in 1920 1080 60p 50p Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps 30p 50M 25p 50M Records the movies in 1920 1080 30p 25p Bit rate Approx 50 Mbps 24p 50M Only for 1080 60i compatible models Records the movies in 1920 1080 ...

Page 97: ...e Note 60p 50p movies can be played back only on compatible devices Movies recorded with the 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX setting in Record Setting are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc This conversion can take a long time Also you cannot create a disc in the original image quality If you want to keep the original image q...

Page 98: ...1 MENU Custom Settings Marker Settings desired setting Menu item details Center Sets whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen Off On Aspect Sets the aspect marker display Off 4 3 13 9 14 9 15 9 1 66 1 1 85 1 2 35 1 Safety Zone Sets the safety zone display This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV Off 80 90 Guideframe Sets...

Page 99: ...ct Standard Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions Note If you change the setting for SteadyShot the angle of view will change 86 How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Micref Level You can select the microphone level for movie recording 1 MENU Camera Settings Micref Level desired setting Menu item details Normal Records the ambient sounds within a certain level ...

Page 100: ...How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut movie Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark 1 MENU Camera Settings Auto Slow Shut desired setting Menu item details On Uses Auto Slow Shut The shutter speed automatically slows when recording in dark locations You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shu...

Page 101: ...E button in any mode Movie Mode Only Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to Movie mode 90 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often used modes or product settings in the product You can recall the settings using just the mode dial 1 Set the product to the ...

Page 102: ...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 functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 92 How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Custom Key Settings Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operat...

Page 103: ... functions for convenient use Function of the center button Once you assign a function to the center button you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Center Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 95 How to Use Usin...

Page 104: ...sing shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the down button Once you assign a function to the down button you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed 1 MENU Custom Settings Custom Key Settings Down Button desired setting The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup ...

Page 105: ...s set to 5 For shooting still images Press the shutter button When recording movies Press the MOVIE button to start recording Note When you record movies using the Photo Creativity function you cannot change any settings during the recording If you switch the shooting mode to Intelligent Auto mode or Superior Auto mode or turn off the product the settings you have changed revert to the default set...

Page 106: ... using Face Registration the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish purple Tips for capturing smiles more effectively Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed Do not obscure the face by a hat masks sunglasses etc Try to orient the face i...

Page 107: ...se Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Soft Skin Effect still image Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the Face Detection function 1 MENU Camera Settings Soft Skin Effect desired setting Menu item details Off Does not use the Soft Skin Effect function On Uses the Soft Skin Effect Hint When Soft Skin Effect is set to On you can select the effect ...

Page 108: ...s are registered to be given priority the face registered first will be given priority You can change the priority order 1 MENU Custom Settings Face Registration Order Exchanging 2 Select a face to change the order of priority 3 Select the destination 103 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration Delete Deletes a registered face 1 MENU Custom...

Page 109: ... on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or whether the subject looks at the pre strobe or not 105 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Obj Framing still image When this product detects and shoots faces macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by Lock on AF the product automatically trims the image into an...

Page 110: ...uct sensitivity is high A message may be displayed during noise reduction processing you cannot shoot another image until the message disappears 1 MENU Camera Settings High ISO NR desired setting Menu item details Normal Activates high ISO noise reduction normally Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting Note High ISO NR is not available in...

Page 111: ... this product Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images 1 MENU Custom Settings Grid Line desired setting Menu item details Rule of 3rds Grid Place main subjects close to one of the grid lines that divide the image into thirds for a well balanced composition Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizont...

Page 112: ... 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 110 How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product FINDER MONITOR Sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen 1 MENU Custom Settings FINDER MONITOR ...

Page 113: ...ct Release w o Card Sets whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted 1 MENU Custom Settings Release w o Card desired setting Menu item details Enable Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted Disable Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted Note When no memory card has been inserted the images shot will not be saved The de...

Page 114: ... image you want to enlarge and slide the W T zoom lever to the T side Slide the W T zoom lever to the W side to adjust the zoom scale 2 Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top bottom right left side of the control wheel 3 Press the MENU button or in the center of the control wheel to exit the playback zoom Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU Note You ...

Page 115: ... addition you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon 115 How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Switching the screen display during playback Switches the screen display 1 Press the DISP Display Setting button The screen display switches in the order Display All Info Histogram No Disp Info Display All Info each time you press the DISP button The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the...

Page 116: ...tem details Multiple Img Deletes the selected images 1 Select the images to be deleted then press on the center of the control wheel The mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press again to remove the mark 2 To delete other images repeat step 1 3 MENU OK Press on the center All in this Folder Deletes all images in the selected folder All with this date Deletes all images in th...

Page 117: ... of the control wheel Playback Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback Next movie file Previous movie file Displays the next frame Displays the previous frame Motion Shot Video Shows the tracking of a subject in motion Sound volume adjustment Closes the operation panel Hint Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback Displays the next frame and Displays the previ...

Page 118: ...interval of the image tracking using MENU Playback Motion Interval ADJ 120 How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end 1 Press the playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel 3 Press on the center to play back the image To pause pla...

Page 119: ... an image and press on the center of the control wheel The mark is displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press and delete the mark 2 Repeat step 1 to print other images 3 MENU OK Press on the center Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Print Setting You can set whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks Note You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files Movies 12...

Page 120: ...1 MENU Playback Display Rotation desired setting Menu items details Auto When you rotate the camera the displayed image rotates automatically detecting the orientation of the camera Manual A portrait image is displayed as a vertical image If you have set the image orientation using the Rotate function the image will be displayed accordingly Off Always displays in landscape orientation 124 How to U...

Page 121: ...to Date View or Folder View Still 125 How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter clockwise 1 MENU Playback Rotate 2 Press on the center of the control wheel The image is rotated counter clockwise The image rotates as you press on the center If you rotate the image once the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off Note You cannot rotat...

Page 122: ...All in this Folder Protects all images in the selected folder All with this date Protects all images in the selected date range Cancel All in this Folder Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder Cancel All with this date Cancels the protection of all images in the selected date range Note The menu items that can be selected differ depending on the View Mode setting 127 How to Us...

Page 123: ...auty Effect Allows you to apply the Beauty Effect to retouch the still image of a person and make it look better for example by retouching it for smoother skin larger eyes and whiter teeth You can set the effects from level 1 to level 5 An image on which the Beauty Effect is used is saved as a new file The original image is retained as it is 1 MENU Playback Beauty Effect 2 Select the face for whic...

Page 124: ...mage then select another effect using Note You cannot use Beauty Effect for the following images Panoramic images Movies You cannot use the Beauty Effect on an extremely small facial image To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces select the same image again after the effect has been applied once and then use the effect on another face The Beauty Effect may not work properly for some images 12...

Page 125: ...ression of subtle textures and colors For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV Note Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both Doing so may cause a malfunction Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product For example they may not output video or audio Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine...

Page 126: ...SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control and select the desired mode Note If the product is not in playback mode press the Playback button Only TVs that support BRAVIA Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the product is connected to another ma...

Page 127: ...ing Menu item details Auto Adjusts the brightness of the electronic viewfinder automatically Manual Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range 2 to 2 133 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Finder Color Temp Adjusts the color temperature of the electronic viewfinder 1 MENU Setup Finder Color Temp desired setting Menu item details 2 to 2 When you select the viewfinder sc...

Page 128: ...ueeze the viewfinder into the camera with the eyepiece pulled out the viewfinder may be subjected to force and become damaged 135 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Volume Settings Sets the sound volume 1 MENU Setup Volume Settings desired setting Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel then adjust the...

Page 129: ...the upload function when using an Eye Fi card commercially available This item appears when an Eye Fi card is inserted into the product s memory card slot 1 MENU Setup Upload Settings desired setting 2 Set your Wi Fi network or destination on the Eye Fi card For details refer to the manual supplied with the Eye Fi card 3 Insert the Eye Fi card you have set up into the product and shoot still image...

Page 130: ...Power save mode will not function during uploading If error is displayed remove the memory card and reinsert it or turn the product off and then on again If the indicator appears again the Eye Fi card may be damaged Wireless LAN communication may be influenced by other communication devices If the communication status is poor move closer to the access point to be connected This product does not su...

Page 131: ...e Changing settings Setup menu Delete confirm You can set whether Delete or Cancel is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen 1 MENU Setup Delete confirm desired setting Menu item details Delete first Delete is selected as the default setting Cancel first Cancel is selected as the default setting 141 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Display Quality You can change t...

Page 132: ...ied via USB when playing back slideshows when recording movies or when connected to a computer or TV 143 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu PAL NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL NTSC system TV 1 MENU 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 50...

Page 133: ...or about one minute Only protected AVCHD movies are played back Set the view mode to AVCHD View and protect the movie file with the oldest recorded date and time Off Does not show the demonstration Note You can set this item only when the product is powered by the AC UD10 AC UD11 AC Adaptor sold separately Even if On is selected the product does not start a demonstration if there is no movie file ...

Page 134: ...p Output movie Only for 1080 60i compatible models Sets the output format when connecting via HDMI and Record Setting is set to 60p 28M PS 24p 24M FX 24p 17M FH 60p 50M or 24p 50M 1 MENU Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution 1080p 2 MENU Setup HDMI Settings 24p 60p Output desired setting Menu item details 60p Movies are output as 60p 24p Movies are output as 24p 147 How to Use Changing settings Setu...

Page 135: ... display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable sold separately 1 MENU Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Info Display desired setting Menu item details On Displays the shooting information of the played back image Off Does not display the shooting information of the played back image 149 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Connection Selects the appr...

Page 136: ...ctions are enabled for use Note It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when USB Connection is set to Auto If Device Stage is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8 set USB Connection to Auto Device Stage is a menu screen used to manage connected devices such as a camera Function of Windows 7 or Windows 8 150 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB L...

Page 137: ...roduct is connected to a computer etc Note If you use an AC UD10 AC UD11 AC adaptor sold separately power can be supplied to the product via USB cable even when the battery pack is not inserted 152 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU Setup Language desired language 153 How to Use Changing settings Setup men...

Page 138: ...card with this product for the first time it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save valuable data on a computer etc 1 MENU Setup Format Note Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images 156 How to Use Changing settings ...

Page 139: ...older Note You cannot select the folder when you select the Date Form setting 158 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images and MP4 movies 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 fo...

Page 140: ... The folder name form is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10060405 Folder number 100 date 04 05 2016 Note You cannot change the Folder Name settings for movies 160 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Recover Image DB If image files were processed on a computer problems may occur in the image database file In such cases the images on the memory card will not be played bac...

Page 141: ...on 163 How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings Even if you perform Setting Reset the recorded images are retained 1 MENU 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...

Page 142: ...ls on PlayMemories Mobile refer to the support page http www sony net pmm 165 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an Android smartphone to this product using the QR code 1 Download and install the PlayMemories Mobile application to your smartphone If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone be sure to update it to the latest versi...

Page 143: ...e smartphone screen 6 Select OK on the smartphone screen The smartphone will connect to the product Hint Once the QR code has been read this product s SSID DIRECT xxxx and password are registered to the smartphone This enables you to easily connect the smartphone to the product via Wi Fi at a later date by selecting the SSID Note If you cannot connect your smartphone to this product using the One ...

Page 144: ...ay the QR code A on the monitor of this product by following the steps below An SSID B will also be displayed on the monitor Using Send to Smartphone MENU Wireless select Send to Smartphone Using Smart Remote Embedded MENU Application select Application List Smart Remote Embedded 3 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your iPhone or iPad and select Scan QR Code of the Camera 4 Select OK on the iPhone or ...

Page 145: ...ing the instructions shown on the iPhone or iPad screen and select OK The profile will be installed to the iPhone or iPad 7 Select Settings on the Home screen Wi Fi this product s SSID displayed in the Step 2 The iPhone or iPad will connect to the product 8 Return to the Home screen of the iPhone or iPad and launch PlayMemories Mobile ...

Page 146: ...the SSID Note If you cannot connect your device to this product using the QR code use the SSID and password 167 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an Android smartphone to this product by inputting an SSID and password 1 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone 2 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx 3 Input the password that ...

Page 147: ...ons Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting an iPhone or iPad to this product by inputting an SSID and password 1 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx on the Wi Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad 2 Input the password displayed on this product ...

Page 148: ...tion menu of this product by touching an NFC enabled Android smartphone to the product If the application you call up has a feature that works with the smartphone the product and the smartphone will be connected via Wi Fi To use this function register the desired application in advance 1 MENU Wireless One touch NFC desired application 2 Switch this product to shooting mode then touch an NFC enable...

Page 149: ...i Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone Smart Remote Embedded You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product and shoot still images movies The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone 1 MENU Application Application List Smart Remote Embedded 2 When the product is ready for the connection an information screen appears on the product...

Page 150: ...perational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice 171 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Controlling this product using a Smartphone Using Smart Remote Embedded with a smartphone touch connection NFC One touch remote You can connect this product to an NFC enabled Android smartphone by touching them together and then operate the product using the smartphone 1 Activate the ...

Page 151: ...s set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode the displayed image is sent to the smartphone 172 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images movies to a smartphone and view them The application PlayM...

Page 152: ...Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size Some images may not be displayed on the smartphone depending on the recording format You cannot send XAVC S or AVCHD format movies This product shares the connection information for Send to Smartphone with a devi...

Page 153: ...touch the smartphone cancel the sleep and lock screen functions of the smartphone The NFC function is available only when the N mark is displayed on the product Touch the smartphone to the product for 1 2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches To transfer two or more images select MENU Wireless Send to Smartphone to select images After the connection enabled screen appears use NFC to connect t...

Page 154: ... You cannot send AVCHD format movies You cannot send XAVC S format movies When you save images to a MAC computer using the Wi Fi function use Wireless Auto Import 174 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup ...

Page 155: ...vice to be connected 2 When you want to play back images using slideshow press on the center of the control wheel To display the next previous image manually press the right left side of the control wheel To change the device to be connected press the bottom side of the control wheel then select Device list Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom side of the...

Page 156: ... Mode When you board an airplane etc you can temporarily disable all the wireless related functions including Wi Fi 1 MENU Wireless Airplane Mode desired setting If you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen 177 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button you can register the access poi...

Page 157: ...Point Set You can register your access point manually Before starting the procedure check the SSID name of the access point security system and password The password may be preset in some devices For details see the access point operating instructions or consult the access point administrator 1 MENU Wireless Access Point Set 2 Select the access point you want to register When the desired access po...

Page 158: ...he character type switches among alphabet letters numerals and symbols 3 Keyboard Each time you press on the center the character that you enter will be displayed For example If you want to enter abd Select the key for abc and press once to display a select 5 Move cursor and press select the key for abc and press twice to display b select the key for def and press once to display d 4 Finalize Fina...

Page 159: ...ting 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 Manual enter the IP address to match your network environment Note To give the registered access point priority set Priority Connection to On 179 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Edit Device N...

Page 160: ...hat has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect reset the connection information 1 MENU Wireless SSID PW Reset OK Note If you connect this product to the smartphone after resetting the connection information you must register the smartphone again 182 How to Use Using Wi Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi Fi functions Reset Network Set Resets all th...

Page 161: ...ollowing URL PlayMemories Camera Apps website http www sony net pmca 185 How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Opening a service account You can open a service account which is required to download applications 1 Access the application download website http www sony net pmca 2 Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account Follow the instruc...

Page 162: ...tly to the product using the Wi Fi function You can download applications using the Wi Fi function without connecting to a computer Acquire a service account in advance 1 MENU Application Application List PlayMemories Camera Apps then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications Note If MENU Wireless Access Point Set access point to be connected IP Address Setting is set to Manua...

Page 163: ...Managing the applications Uninstalling applications You can uninstall applications from this product 1 MENU Application Application List Application Management Manage and Remove 2 Select the application to be uninstalled 3 Select to uninstall the application The uninstalled application can be re installed For details see the application download website 190 How to Use Adding applications to the pr...

Page 164: ...Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL http www sony net pcenv 193 How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home you can do the following You can import images shot with this product to your computer You can play back the images imported to your computer You can share y...

Page 165: ...een instructions http www sony net pm An internet connection is required For detailed instructions visit the PlayMemories Home support page http www sony co jp pmh se 2 Connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable supplied then turn the product on New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home Even if PlayMemories Home has already been installed on your computer connect this pro...

Page 166: ...e 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 above and install it on your Mac computer For details see Help for Wireless Auto Import Note The software that can be used varies depending on the region 196 How...

Page 167: ... after making a USB connection between this product and a computer click Open folder to view files OK DCIM or MP_ROOT Then copy the desired images to the computer If Device Stage appears on a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer double click Browse Files media icon folder in which the images you want to import are stored Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home For Mac Connect t...

Page 168: ...afely remove USB Mass Storage Device on the taskbar 2 Click the displayed message 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 Do not remove a micro USB cable from this product while ...

Page 169: ... devices Sony Blu ray Disc players PlayStation 3 etc You cannot play these kinds of discs on ordinary DVD players Standard definition image quality STD Standard definition image quality STD movies converted from high definition image quality HD movies can be recorded on DVD media such as DVD R discs creating a standard image quality STD disc Writable movie format AVCHD Players Ordinary DVD playbac...

Page 170: ...mage quality is converted to 1920 1080 60i 50i and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality To record movies with the original image quality copy movies to a computer or an external medium To create a Blu ray Disc from movies recorded in the AVCHD movie format with Record Setting set to 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS you need to use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver...

Page 171: ...p 24M FX the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs with the original image quality Converting the image quality takes time To record movies with the original image quality use a Blu ray Disc 202 How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies You can create DVD discs that can be played back on ordinary DVD play...

Page 172: ...ies Home and then format the memory card using this product Do not use store the product 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 Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In ...

Page 173: ... compatible device 60i 1080 50i compatible device 50i This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 1080 50p format movies Unlike traditional standard recording modes which record using an interlacing method this product records movies using a progressive method This increases the resolution and provides a smoother more realistic image Notes for when on board an airplane In an airplane set Airplane M...

Page 174: ...e product near a window or outdoors Do not press against the monitor The monitor may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction Images may trail across on the monitor in a cold location This is not a malfunction If the monitor has drops of water or other liquids on it wipe it with a soft cloth If the monitor stays wet the surface of the monitor may change or deteriorate This may cause a malfun...

Page 175: ...he settings 204 How to Use Precautions This product Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the product However if yo...

Page 176: ...y cause a malfunction of this product Disconnect the product and the computer before performing the above operations We do not guarantee charging if you are using a self built or modified computer Charging time Full charge The charging time is approximately 230 minutes using the AC adaptor supplied The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C...

Page 177: ...store the battery pack To maintain the battery pack s function charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the product at least once a year before storing it Remove the battery pack from the camera and store the battery in a cool dry place To use the battery pack up leave the product in slide show playback mode until the power goes off To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting e...

Page 178: ...nected to the product and the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature When the temperature returns to the appropriate range charging resumes and the charge lamp lights up again We recommend charging the battery pack i...

Page 179: ...f this happens save your images to a computer or other storage location then execute Format Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the product Data read write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used We recommend backing up important data such as to a hard disk of a computer Do not attach a label on the memory card itself...

Page 180: ... memory card adaptor be sure that the memory card is inserted in the correct direction and then insert it as far as it will go If the card is not inserted properly it may result in a malfunction When you use Memory Stick Micro media or a microSD memory card with this product be sure to insert it into a dedicated memory card adaptor first Memory Stick media The types of Memory Stick media that can ...

Page 181: ...irectly onto the lens surface Cleaning the flash Clean the flash surface before use The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt or dust etc Cleaning the product surface Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent ...

Page 182: ...GB 13000 images Fine 2 GB 280 images 4 GB 560 images 8 GB 1100 images 16 GB 2300 images 32 GB 4600 images 64 GB 9200 images When the Aspect Ratio is set to other than 4 3 you can record more pictures than shown above Note Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9 999 the 9999 indicator appears When an image shot with other products is played back on this product the image ...

Page 183: ...vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card h hour m minute File Format XAVC S HD 60p 50M 50p 50M 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 2 h 35 m 30p 50M 25p 50M 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 2 h 35 m 24p 50M Only for 1080 60i compatible models 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB 2 h 35 m File Format AVCHD 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 2 GB 9 m 4 GB 20 m 8 GB 40 m 16 GB 1 h 25 m 32 GB 3 h 64 G...

Page 184: ...M FX 25p 24M FX 2 GB 9 m 4 GB 20 m 8 GB 40 m 16 GB 1 h 25 m 32 GB 3 h 64 GB 6 h 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH 2 GB 10 m 4 GB 25 m 8 GB 55 m 16 GB 2 h 32 GB 4 h 5 m 64 GB 8 h 15 m File Format MP4 1920x1080 60p 28M 1920x1080 50p 28M 2 GB 8 m 4 GB 15 m 8 GB 35 m 16 GB 1 h 15 m 32 GB 2 h 35 m 64 GB 5 h 20 m 1920x1080 30p 16M 1920x1080 25p 16M 2 GB 10 m 4 GB 25 m 8 GB 1 h ...

Page 185: ...epending on the shooting scene When you record a fast moving subject the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions the subject or the image quality size settings 211 How to Use Precautions This product Using this product abroad Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor supplie...

Page 186: ... to Use Precautions This product Other information ZEISS lens The camera is equipped with a ZEISS lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by ZEISS in accordance with the quality standards of ZEISS in Germany 214 How to Use Precautions This product Other information AVCHD format Th...

Page 187: ...DEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General ...

Page 188: ...oratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Microsoft Windows and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries SDXC...

Page 189: ...battery pack then turn on the power 3 Initialize the settings 4 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net 218 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product Make sure the direction ...

Page 190: ...the battery pack Turn on the product again 221 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect 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 repla...

Page 191: ...connect the USB cable 224 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on FINDER MONITOR has been set to Viewfinder and the Electronic Viewfinder is popped up Push down the Electronic Viewfinder or change FINDER MONITOR to Auto 225 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies You cannot record images You are usi...

Page 192: ...oting 228 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is out of focus The subject is too close Shoot from the shortest shooting distance W side Approx 5 cm 0 16 ft T side Approx 250 cm 8 20 ft from the lens Press the shutter button halfway down then shoot images Ambient light is insufficient 229 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Zoom does not w...

Page 193: ...lar spots appear on images shot using the flash Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image This is not a malfunction 232 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The close up shoot function Macro does not work The product automatically adjusts the focus Press and hold the shutter button halfway down Focus adjustment may take some ti...

Page 194: ...35 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The aperture value and or shutter speed flashes The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and or shutter speed settings Readjust the settings 236 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image colors are not correct Adjust White Balance Picture Effect is set Set Picture Eff...

Page 195: ...using the flash Light the room and shoot the subject 239 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies Dots appear and remain on the screen This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded 240 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies You cannot shoot images continuously The memory card is full Delete unnecessary images The battery level is low Insert a charg...

Page 196: ...unction Set up the composition so that you shoot images while avoiding backlit condition 244 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images movies The image is blurred The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash resulting in camera shake The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended Hand held Twilight and Anti Motion Blur in Scene Selection are also effective in reducing bl...

Page 197: ... changed on your computer When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than this product playback on this product is not guaranteed The product is in USB mode Disconnect the product from the computer Use PlayMemories Home to play back on this product images that are stored on your computer 248 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing im...

Page 198: ...ct closer to the wireless access point Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point 252 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi WPS Push does not work WPS Push may not work depending on the access point settings Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point and perform Access ...

Page 199: ...in 256 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi The shooting screen for Smart Remote Embedded is not displayed smoothly The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected Data communication between this product and the smartphone may fail due to signal conditions Place this product closer to the smartphone 257 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi Fi You cannot use One Touch connecti...

Page 200: ... Check that the power of the camera is turned on If the battery level is low insert a charged battery pack Use the micro USB cable supplied to connect the devices Disconnect the USB cable and connect it again firmly Disconnect all equipment other than this product the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer Connect this product directly to your computer without passing throu...

Page 201: ...rds Formatted the memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore the data 263 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off Depending on your printer the left right top and bottom edges of the image may be cut off Especially when you print an image shot with Aspect Ratio set to 16 9 the lateral end of the ima...

Page 202: ...ware Using PlayMemories Home you can print images with the date without recording the date When you print images at a shop images can be printed with the date if you ask them to do so 265 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 266 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The pr...

Page 203: ...ting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease or decreases two images at a time This is because the compression rate and the image size after compression change depending on the image when you shoot a JPEG image 270 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed The camera settings may be reset if the...

Page 204: ... A sound is produced when the product is shaken Sound may be produced when the product is shaken while the power is turned off but this is not a malfunction 273 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others E appears on the screen Remove the memory card and insert it again If the problem persists even after performing this procedure format the memory card 274 Troubleshooting Messages Messages Self diagno...

Page 205: ...ired Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E 275 Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messages Set Area Date Time Set the area date and time If you have not used the product for a long time charge the internal rechargeable backup battery Unable to use memory card Format The memory card was format...

Page 206: ...ocessing When performing noise reduction the reduction process takes place You cannot do any further shooting during this reduction process Unable to display Images recorded with other products or images modified with a computer may not be displayed Processing on the computer such as deletion of the image files may cause inconsistencies in the image database files Repair the image database files I...

Page 207: ...s may not be enlarged or rotated Cannot create more folders A folder in the memory card has the first three digits 999 You cannot create any more folders on this camera 276 Troubleshooting Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling The product cannot take full advantage of some features under certa...

Page 208: ...jects that move too quickly Superior Auto iSweep Panorama Auto HDR Lock on AF Subjects too small or too large iSweep Panorama Lock on AF Scenes with little contrast such as the sky or a sandy beach iSweep Panorama Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly such as a waterfall iSweep Panorama Superior Auto ...

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