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Page 1: ... Remote Control 2 Display Camera Display 3 Live View Remote Display Single Connection 4 Live View Remote Display Multi Connection 5 Getting Started Checking the Bundled Items Checking the Bundled Items 6 Preparing to Use Preparing to Use 7 Preparing the Camera Inserting Removing the Battery Pack of the Camera 8 Charging the Battery Pack of the Camera 9 ...

Page 2: ...8 Checking the Connection Mode of the Live View Remote 19 Connecting the Live View Remote to One Camera 20 Establishing a Proper Connection 21 Connecting the Live View Remote to Multiple Cameras Multi Connection Connecting the Live View Remote to Multiple Cameras 22 Resetting the Connection Information of the Registered Cameras 23 Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone Installing the App on Your...

Page 3: ...nterval Photo Recording Mode 37 Recording for an Extended Time 38 Changing the Settings of the Live View Remote List of Setting Items List of Setting Items 39 Movie Settings Image Quality Setting 40 SteadyShot 41 Flip Movies 42 Scene Movies 43 Color Setting 44 Movie Record Format 45 Still Image Settings Flip Still Images 46 Scene Still Images 47 Continuous Shooting 48 Continuous Shooting Interval ...

Page 4: ... 55 Switching NTSC PAL 56 Auto Power Off 57 Beep 58 Format 59 Remote Control Settings Screen Rotation 60 Monitor Brightness 61 Date Time Setting 62 Reset Settings 63 Version 64 Connection Mode 65 GPS Setting 66 Airplane Mode 67 Resetting the Network Settings for Multi Connection 68 Viewing Viewing Playback Using the Live View Remote 69 Switching the Display of the Camera and the Live View Remote ...

Page 5: ...ie Creator Useful Functions of Action Cam Movie Creator 76 Checking the Computer Environment 77 Installing Action Cam Movie Creator 78 Disconnecting the Computer Windows 7 Windows 8 79 Disconnecting the Computer Windows Vista 80 Importing GPS Assist Data GPS Assist Data 81 Others Estimated Duration of Recording and Playback for the Battery Pack of the Camera Estimated Duration of Recording for the...

Page 6: ...ew Remote 91 The Limitations to Live Streaming of the Camera 92 GPS and Wi Fi Function in Distribution 93 Network Connection 94 Simultaneous Live Streaming with multiple the Cameras 95 Influence by the Line State 96 Connection of Live Streaming 97 Continuous Distribution Time 98 Connection Restriction 99 LCD Screen of the Live View Remote 100 Live View Remote Waterproof Performance 101 GPS 102 Dis...

Page 7: ... Power of the Camera Cannot Turn On the Camera 111 The Power of the Camera Turns Off Suddenly 112 Battery Life of the Camera Is Short 113 Cannot Charge the Camera 114 The Remaining Charge Indicator of the Camera Is Incorrect 115 Memory Card Operations Using the Memory Card Cannot Be Performed 116 Shooting images Cannot Record Images 117 Cannot Insert Dates on Images 118 Viewing Images ...

Page 8: ...gged 126 The Camera and Battery Become Warm 127 The Date or Time Is Incorrect 128 Live View Remote Cannot Turn On the Live View Remote 129 Cannot Charge the Live View Remote 130 The Remaining Charge Indicator of the Live View Remote Is Incorrect 131 Cannot Receive a GPS Signal 132 Excessive Error in Location Information 133 It Takes Time to Triangulate although the GPS Assist Data is Taken In 134 ...

Page 9: ...via Wi Fi 139 Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live View Remote 01 01 02 02 140 01 02 141 01 03 01 04 142 03 01 03 02 143 02 01 144 04 03 145 05 01 146 05 02 147 05 03 148 04 04 149 10 01 150 Code Starting with an E or a C 151 1 How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts Identifying Parts of the Camera ...

Page 10: ...wly blue During live streaming There is an audience 5 Lens 6 Microphones 7 Tripod adaptor attachment hole 8 N Mark NFC Near Field Communication is an international standard of the short range wireless communication technology 9 Speaker 10 IR remote receiver 11 Display panel 12 ON OFF button 13 Wi Fi button 14 Connector cover USB 15 Multi Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible devices ...

Page 11: ...ver 21 Battery ejection sheet 22 Battery storage area 23 Battery pack cover 24 SSID label 2 How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts Identifying Parts of the Remote Control 1 MENU button 2 DISP button 3 GPS antenna 4 REC ENTER button 5 REC Wi Fi lamp 6 LCD screen 7 DOWN button 8 UP button 9 CHG Charge lamp ...

Page 12: ...splay panel of the camera 1 Battery level indicator The further right the indicator goes to the lower the battery level is 2 Memory card warning indicator The memory card is uninserted Light up The memory card full capacity Light up The memory card error Blink The memory card incompatible with the camera is inserted The memory card terminal is dirty The memory card is damaged The memory card is in...

Page 13: ...owing describes the icons displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control in the single connection Clock display 1 Button hold indicator 2 GPS Airplane Mode The icon of the airplane mode will be displayed when the airplane mode is set to ON The GPS icon will be displayed when the airplane mode is set to OFF The GPS icon changes depending on whether GPS is ON OFF or depending on the strength of G...

Page 14: ...l photo recording 5 How to Use Read This First Display Live View Remote Display Multi Connection The icons described below are displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control in the multi connection 1 Shooting mode display REC icon The shooting mode and record status of the connected camera will be displayed The orange cursor indicates which camera s Live View display is selected REC icon will b...

Page 15: ...rted Checking the Bundled Items Checking the Bundled Items Make sure that you have the following bundled items The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each item bundled Camera 1 Micro USB cable 1 Live View Remote RM LVR2V 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP BY1 1 Waterproof Case SPK AZ1 1 ...

Page 16: ...ocumentation 7 How to Use Getting Started Preparing to Use Preparing to Use The flow of what needs to be prepared in advance is summarized Check each item for further details The camera Inserting the battery pack of the camera Insert the battery pack confirming that the battery is correctly oriented ...

Page 17: ...s by pressing the REC button of the camera The remote control Charging the remote control Check the power of the remote control is off and connect the micro USB cable supplied to the computer that is turned on Turning on the power of the remote control Press the ON OFF button of the remote control Setting the date and time using the remote control When the remote control is turned on for the first...

Page 18: ... not be ejected if the battery ejection sheet is stored under the battery Additionally this may cause water leakage 1 Align the mark of the battery with that of the camera 2 Place the battery on the battery ejection sheet and insert the battery pack 3 Insert the battery pack aligning the mark of the battery with that of the camera and orienting its printed side as illustrated 3 Close the cover Sec...

Page 19: ...heet to remove the battery 9 How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack of the Camera Charging the camera with a computer 1 Check that the power of the camera is OFF Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on To turn off the camera press the ON OFF button until the POWER lamp turns off 2 Connect the camera to an activated computer with the micro USB cable ...

Page 20: ...en you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC power source the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand built computers is not guaranteed Depending on the type of your USB device charging may not function properly Op...

Page 21: ...rection Insert a memory card squarely in the correct orientation otherwise the camera will not recognize it 2 Close the cover 3 Eject the memory card Open the memory card cover then lightly push the memory card once Note Operation with all memory cards is not assured Confirm the direction of the memory card If you forcibly insert the memory card in the wrong direction the memory card memory card s...

Page 22: ...not pinched in any of the covers If any of the covers are not securely closed or any foreign matter gets inside any of the covers it may result in water entering the inside of the camera 11 How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Camera Memory Cards Usable with the Camera Memory cards usable with the camera are as follows Use an SDXC card faster than Class10 when recording movies in XAVC S Memory...

Page 23: ...Press the ON OFF button You can start recording by pressing the REC button of the camera to turn on the power Turning off the power of the camera To turn off the camera press the ON OFF button again Check that the POWER lamp has been turned off by pressing the ON OFF button 13 How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Live View Remote Charging the Live View Remote Charge the remote control through ...

Page 24: ...ote control is on it is supplied with power but not charged To maintain the remote control s function fully charge the remote control and then fully discharge it at least once a year while storing And keep the remote control in a cool place with low humidity Hint Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the LCD screen The displayed remaining ...

Page 25: ...th depending on the pasting position of and 2 To fasten the remote control to your arm wear the remote control with the LCD screen parallel to the back of your hand and the REC ENTER button facing toward your fingertips Thread the belt through as illustrated on the left below After attaching move to cover the end of Note Attaching the belt incorrectly may cause injury The GPS antenna is built in t...

Page 26: ... the yellow mark under the lock lever can no longer be seen If any foreign matter such as sand gets inside the terminal cover the sealing gasket may be scratched leading to water entering the remote control 2 Press the ON OFF button of the remote control When the remote control is turned on for the first time the date time setting screen is displayed To turn off the power of the remote control To ...

Page 27: ...emote control See the Date Time Setting 17 How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Live View Remote GPS Assist Data The time for the GPS to acquire the location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data If the bundled remote control RM LVR2V is connected to a computer on the Internet using a software Action Cam Movie Creator the GPS assist data can be updated automatically If the ...

Page 28: ...bove the mark press the Wi Fi button until only the mark is displayed 19 How to Use Getting Started Connecting the Live View Remote to the Camera Single Connection Checking the Connection Mode of the Live View Remote Check the connection mode of the remote control is set to the single connection before connecting the remote control and the camera through Wi Fi 1 Turn on the power of the remote con...

Page 29: ...era you want to connect with the UP button or DOWN button and press the REC ENTER button Check that Wi Fi of the camera is set to the single connection when SSID is not displayed SSID is indicated on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover of the camera 5 Press and hold the Wi Fi button of the camera when you hear the camera beep The camera and remote control enter the wait...

Page 30: ... Getting Started Connecting the Live View Remote to the Camera Single Connection Establishing a Proper Connection Try the following operations when the camera and the remote control cannot be connected through Wi Fi Check the connection modes of the camera and remote control are set to the single connection respectively When both connection modes of the camera and remote control are not set to the...

Page 31: ...he procedure from step 1 to connect to an additional camera Note Register each camera before the connection standby mode of the camera is cancelled The multi camera control function is only available with compatible cameras When operating a camera that does not support the multi camera control function set the remote control to Single connection You cannot copy images recorded in the camera to the...

Page 32: ...e resetting 24 How to Use Getting Started Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone Installing the App on Your Smartphone Install the PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone or tablet Update PlayMemories Mobile to the latest version if you have already installed it on your smartphone For the latest information and functional detail of PlayMemories Mobile refer to the following website http www sony ...

Page 33: ...necting the Camera to Your Smartphone Checking the ID Password Check the ID password used to connect the camera to your smartphone Check the password on the sticker SSID label attached to the back side of the battery pack cover The ID password is not necessary for one touch connect by a smartphone 1 SSID label If the sticker is peeled off or becomes difficult to be read you can recall your user ID...

Page 34: ...e touch Functions to Connect to an NFC enabled Android Smartphone By easily connecting the camera to your smartphone you can operate the camera with your smartphone as well as the bundled remote control 1 Turn on the camera 2 Press the Wi Fi button of the camera to display Single connection 3 Select Settings on the smartphone then select More and checkmark NFC or Reader Writer ...

Page 35: ... to the operating instructions supplied with your smartphone If the camera and the smartphone cannot be connected by NFC connect them in the method described in Connecting to the Android Smartphone connecting without NFC Note You cannot connect a smartphone to multiple cameras at the same time Depending on local electrical environments or the performances of smartphones the live view images may no...

Page 36: ...he Camera to Your Smartphone Connecting to an Android Smartphone By connecting the camera to your smartphone you can operate the camera with your smartphone as well as the bundled remote control If the camera and the smartphone are connected without NFC follow the following steps for the settings 1 Turn on the power of the camera 2 Press the Wi Fi button of the camera to display Single connection ...

Page 37: ...cal electrical environments or the performances of smartphones the live view images may not be displayed smoothly 28 How to Use Getting Started Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone Connecting to iPhone By connecting the camera to iPhone you can operate the camera with iPhone as well as the bundled remote control 1 Select Settings on the iPhone then select Wi Fi and the SSID of the camera ...

Page 38: ... password on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover First time only 3 Confirm the connection to the SSID on the attached sticker 4 Return to the Home screen then start PlayMemories Mobile ...

Page 39: ...aterproof case Opening closing the connector cover of the Multi Micro USB Terminal is also possible This enables you to connect the camera to a computer or a USB device while the tripod adaptor is attached For details about the tripod adaptor visit the following website http rd1 sony net help cam 1415 h_zz 30 How to Use Getting Started Other Preparations Using Accessories Using the Waterproof Case...

Page 40: ...ils about the adhesive mount visit the following website http rd1 sony net help cam 1415 h_zz 32 How to Use Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images REC HOLD Lock Switch The REC button can prevent accidental operation Slide the switch in the direction of HOLD to lock the REC button To release the lock back to the original position Before recording release the lock If you lock the camera while reco...

Page 41: ...e power of the remote control Note The button hold function is only available when the remote control is connected to a camera by Wi Fi When the remote control is not connected the button hold function cannot be used The button hold function cannot be used while the MENU items are displayed When the Wi Fi connection between the remote control and the camera is disconnected the button hold function...

Page 42: ...LD If REC HOLD of the camera is released proceed to step 3 3 Switch the shooting mode to Movie mode by pressing the UP DOWN button of the remote control 4 Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control to start recording The REC Wi Fi lamp of the remote control changes from blue to red To stop recording Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control again The REC Wi Fi lamp of ...

Page 43: ...smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile installed During periods of extended shooting the camera s temperature may rise to a point where shooting stops automatically The shooting mode set when the camera is turned off will be resumed when the camera is turned on the next time 37 How to Use Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images Interval Photo Recording Mode After you start shooting the camera contin...

Page 44: ...mera rises If the temperature reaches above a certain level shooting stops automatically Leave the camera alone for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level Under high ambient temperatures the temperature of the camera rises quickly When the temperature of the camera rises the image quality may deteriorate It is recommended that you wait until the...

Page 45: ... suitable for scenes Color setting Sets the image color tone Movie record format Selects the movie record format The items listed below can be set in the still image mode Still image settings Flip Records the image upside down Scene Sets an image quality suitable for scenes Continuous shooting Sets continuous shooting Drive mode Continuous shooting interval 3 Sets continuous shooting intervals for...

Page 46: ...ction mode 1 5 Sets the number of cameras connected to the remote control GPS setting 5 Records GPS log while recording movies and the location information while recording photos using GPS of the Live View Remote Airplane mode 1 Sets the camera to disable all functions related to the Wi Fi function and GPS function temporarily when you are in an airplane Reset network settings 6 Resets network set...

Page 47: ... to select the desired setting value then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control When the movie record format is set to XAVC S XAVC S 50 Mbps default 1 Resolution 1920 1080 Imaging frame rate 60p Playback frame rate 60p XAVC S 50 Mbps 1 Resolution 1920 1080 Imaging frame rate 30p Playback frame rate 30p XAVC S 50 Mbps 1 Resolution 1920 1080 Imaging frame rate 24p Playback frame rate 24p ...

Page 48: ...solution 640 480 Imaging frame rate 3 30p 25p Playback frame rate 3 30p 25p 1 When NTSC PAL switching is set to NTSC 2 When NTSC PAL switching is set to PAL 3 Frame rate depends on the NTSC PAL setting 4 Action Cam Movie Creator converts the frame rate to 60p 50p and plays back images at standard speed It also allows you to play back images in slow motion and edit them during slow motion playback ...

Page 49: ...hooting movies 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select SteadyShot in Movie settings then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control 3 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired value then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control de...

Page 50: ...mote Movie Settings Scene Movies You can set a scene when recording movies 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select Scene in Movie settings then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control 3 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting...

Page 51: ...ctive scenes Note You may feel that the level of contrast is low when shooting in NUTRL This is not a malfunction 45 How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live View Remote Movie Settings Movie Record Format You can select the movie record format when shooting movies 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button of t...

Page 52: ... to select Flip in Still image settings then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control 3 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting value then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control Flips vertically default Does not flip vertically 47 How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live View Remote Still Image Settings Scene Still Images You can...

Page 53: ...R button of the remote control 3 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting value then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control One file shooting Single shoot default Image size 11 9M Records one still image High speed continuous shooting Image size 11 9M Shoots continuously at the frame rate and duration specified in the continuous shooting inte...

Page 54: ...ooting the last photo is transferred In the case of motion shot LE the composite photo is transferred 49 How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live View Remote Still Image Settings Continuous Shooting Interval You can set the continuous shooting speed for high speed continuous shooting and motion shot LE shooting 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be dis...

Page 55: ...of setting items will be displayed 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select Self timer in Still image settings then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control 3 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting value then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control default Does not use the self timer Sets the self timer to...

Page 56: ...ings of the Live View Remote Interval Photo Settings Scene Interval Photo Recording You can set a scene during the interval photo recording 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select Scene in Interval photo settings then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control 3 Press the UP...

Page 57: ...second intervals Continues to record photos at about 10 second intervals Continues to record photos at about 30 second intervals Continues to record photos at about 60 second intervals Note The first photo is recorded immediately when recording starts without waiting for the set interval The second and subsequent photos are recorded at the set intervals The maximum number of recordable files is 40...

Page 58: ...ame In the following situation time code is recorded in NDF and Format will not be displayed When the TV system is PAL TC RUN The time code advances sequentially regardless of the operation of the camera default The time code advances only during XVAC S movie recording and it starts recording sequentially from the time code of the last recorded image TC MAKE default The newly set up time code is r...

Page 59: ...ours minutes seconds frames on the image data When TV system is set to NTSC and the frame rate is 30p or 60p gaps between the actual time and the time code occur during extended periods of recording as there is a slight difference between the number of frames of the time code and the actual frame frequency of NTSC image signal per second Drop frame corrects these gaps to ensure that the time code ...

Page 60: ...one at a Sony service center You can operate only in the following settings using the RMT 845 sold separately Other settings are inoperable Reset the time code Start stop recording 56 How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live View Remote Connecting Devices Settings Switching NTSC PAL You can select a setting depending on the TV system of the country or region where you use this camera 1 Press t...

Page 61: ...ng devices settings then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control 3 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting value then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control default Turns the power of the camera off after about 60 seconds Does not use the auto power off function Note Auto power off is not available in the following situations Record...

Page 62: ...ol default Beeps Does not beep Note When the remote control is not connected to the camera through Wi Fi the camera settings cannot be changed To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen select To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value select 59 How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live View Remote Connecting Devices Sett...

Page 63: ...in the selection screen or the setting value select 60 How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live View Remote Remote Control Settings Screen Rotation You can change the directions of LCD monitor and UP button DOWN button of the remote control You can use the screen rotation to wear the belt on the right wrist 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be display...

Page 64: ...ings then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control 3 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting value then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control default Bright Dark Note To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen select To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value ...

Page 65: ...g value select 63 How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live View Remote Remote Control Settings Reset Settings You can reset the settings of the remote control to their defaults Even if you activate reset settings images will not be deleted The settings of the camera will not be reset even if those of the remote control are reset 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting...

Page 66: ...he setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen select To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value select 65 How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live View Remote Remote Control Settings Connection Mode 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote...

Page 67: ...ol The list of setting items will be displayed 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select GPS setting in Remote control settings then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control 3 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting value then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control default Records movies with the GPS log th...

Page 68: ... Remote Remote Control Settings Airplane Mode When you are in an airplane you can set the remote control to disable all functions related to the Wi Fi and GPS 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button to select Airplane mode in Remote control settings then press the REC ENTER button 3 Press the UP button or DOWN b...

Page 69: ...ted you are required to register devices once again even though they have been already registered If Back is selected on the confirmation screen the resetting is cancelled Note To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen select Back To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value select 69 How to Use Viewing Viewing Playback Using...

Page 70: ...d remote control This frame rate is different from the one used when shooting Hint You can fast forward by pressing the UP button of the remote control and fast rewind by pressing the DOWN button 70 How to Use Viewing Switching the Display of the Camera and the Live View Remote Switching the Connection Mode of the Camera Every time the Wi Fi button of the camera is pressed the Wi Fi connection mod...

Page 71: ...leting Deleting Delete unnecessary images saved in the memory card of the camera 1 Press the MENU button of the remote control while selecting the shooting mode press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select Playback using the remote control then press the REC ENTER button of the remote control 2 Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select an image to del...

Page 72: ...r SNS is required 1 Wi Fi 2 3G LTE 3 Tethering Mode 4 USTREAM 5 Audience 6 Comments from audience The following preparations are required for the live streaming Set the following distribution settings in the live streaming settings of the camera User registration for USTREAM Smartphones tethering with cameras for Wi Fi network connection or Wi Fi network environments For more information about sma...

Page 73: ...ive streaming settings of the camera Network settings You can set Wi Fi network settings to which the camera is connected Network SSID password security method Streaming settings You can set the movie distribution method Destinations channels image quality saving settings at destinations Titles and descriptions SNS settings You can post comments when the movie distribution starts in coordination w...

Page 74: ... camera to select LIVE 2 Press the REC button of the camera to start the live distribution The REC lamp on the top of the camera lights up in blue 3 Press the REC button once again to stop the live distribution Note It may take 10 to 20 seconds to start the actual distribution in the movie distribution site after the distribution of the camera is started You can record movies that are being live d...

Page 75: ...your computer to edit and use them in a variety of ways Visit the following URL to install the software http www sony net actioncam support Two software applications Action Cam Movie Creator which can edit movies and PlayMemories Home which can manage movies and photos will be installed simultaneously Useful functions of Action Cam Movie Creator Editing movies and displaying them with tracking inf...

Page 76: ...tall Action Cam Movie Creator on your computer Follow the steps below 1 Turn on the computer Log on as an Administrator Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software 2 Visit the following URL with the Internet browser of the computer and install Action Cam Movie Creator http www sony net actioncam When the installation is completed Action Cam Movie Creator starts up...

Page 77: ...k tray then click icon to remove For Windows Vista click on the task tray 79 How to Use Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Disconnecting the Computer Windows 7 Windows 8 In order to disconnect the computer from the camera follow the steps below for Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Click on the task tray 2 Click the disconnect icon in Customize 3 Click the device to remove Windows 7 Windows 8 1 Disconnect icon...

Page 78: ...mputer from the camera follow the steps below for Windows Vista 1 Double click the disconnect icon on the task tray 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop 3 Confirm the device to disconnect on the confirmation window then click OK Perform the procedure from step 1 to 3 below in advance Disconnecting the micro USB cable supplied Turning off the power of the camera Ejecting the memory card ...

Page 79: ...tion information cannot be shortened If the term of validity of GPS assist data has run out the time until you can record location information cannot be shortened 82 How to Use Others Estimated Duration of Recording and Playback for the Battery Pack of the Camera Estimated Duration of Recording for the Battery Pack of the Camera Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack ...

Page 80: ...ed battery pack Playing time HQ 120 min VGA 130 min Time measured when you use the camera at 25 C 77 F It is recommended that you use the camera from 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The playback time will be shorter when you use the camera in low temperatures The playback time may be shorter depending on the recording conditions 84 How to Use Others Recordable Time the Recordable Number of Photos for a ...

Page 81: ...High speed recording smooth image recorded at 4 frame rate 1 h 20 min Super slow recording slow motion image recorded at 4 frame rate 1 h 20 min Standard resolution 9 h 55 min 32GB Highest resolution smooth image recorded at 2 frame rate 2 h 40 min Highest resolution 4 h 10 min High resolution 10 h 50 min High speed recording smooth image recorded at 4 frame rate 2 h 40 min Super slow recording sl...

Page 82: ...rs In SSLOW mode it will be approximately 3 hours VBR Variable Bit Rate format is used which automatically adjusts image quality to suit the recording scene This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate and this reduces the overall recording time 85 How to Use Others Recordable Time the R...

Page 83: ... In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera or the remote control body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction In direct sunlight or near a heater If you store the camera or the remote control in direct sunlight or near a heater the camera and the remote control may become discolored or deformed and these may cause a malfunction In ...

Page 84: ...de or outside the camera and remote control This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate Note on moisture condensation Moisture may condense when you move the camera and the remote control from a cold place to a warm place or vice versa or when you use the camera and the remo...

Page 85: ... lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well ventilated location with little dirt or dust To prevent mold periodically clean the lens as described above 89 How to Use Others Notes on Using Notes on Optional Accessories Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries regions For details on the bundled accessories refer to the following http rd1 sony net help ...

Page 86: ...emperature of the remote control is high put it in a cool place Effective use of the battery pack Battery pack performance decreases at a low ambient temperature lower than 10 C 50 F In cold places therefore the operational time of the battery pack is shorter The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the playback fast forward and fast rewind frequently It is recommended that you warm the ba...

Page 87: ...e storing and store it in a cool dry place To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing On battery pack life The battery pack has a limited life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it wi...

Page 88: ... Sony Corporation is not responsible for any resulting damage 94 How to Use Others Notes on Using Network Connection Use a smartphone or Wi Fi router capable of tethering for live video streaming Operation of all devices is not assured Connection via public wireless LAN is not supported 95 How to Use Others Notes on Using Simultaneous Live Streaming with multiple the Cameras Live video cannot be d...

Page 89: ...y 13 hours 99 How to Use Others Notes on Using Connection Restriction Live video distribution sites may not be connected in some countries Use the camera following each country s law 100 How to Use Others Notes on Using LCD Screen of the Live View Remote Handling the LCD screen Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it may be damaged Be careful when placing the remote control by a window If...

Page 90: ... a cleaning cloth or glasses cloth Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glasses cloth slightly dampened with water Never use a solvent such as alcohol benzene or thinner or acid alkaline or abrasive detergent or chemical cleaning cloth as they will damage the LCD screen surface 101 How to Use Others Notes on Using Live View Remote Waterproof Performance Abou...

Page 91: ...remote control under near water Always clean the remote control with water within 60 minutes of use and do not open the connector cover before cleaning is finished Sand or water may get inside where it cannot be seen and will degrade waterproof performance if not rinsed out Allow the remote control to sit in pure water poured into a cleaning bowl for about 5 minutes Then gently shake this remote c...

Page 92: ...ceiver GPS antenna part while seeking a satellite or determining a position The reception sensitivity lowers and your position may not be determined Depending on the mounting position of the remote control or posture the remote control may not receive the electric wave from the GPS satellite Turn the GPS receiver GPS antenna part toward the sky You may not be able to record GPS information in situ...

Page 93: ...emote control 103 How to Use Others Notes on Using Disposing of the Live View Remote Remove the battery pack before disposing of the remote control Do not remove the screws except when disposing of the remote control We will refuse repairs or replacement if we judge there to have been unwarranted disassembly The built in battery pack of the remote control is recyclable When disposing of the remote...

Page 94: ...ar Nicaragua Panama Peru Philippines Puerto Rico Republic of Korea Saint Lucia Samoa Suriname Taiwan Trinidad and Tobago United States of America Venezuela etc Countries and regions where you can view images when PAL is set Australia Austria Argentina Belgium Bulgaria Brazil China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland France French Guiana Germany Greece Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Iran Iraq Italy...

Page 95: ...Dhabi Baku 04 00 Kabul 04 30 Karachi Islamabad 05 00 Kolkata New Delhi 05 30 Almaty Dhaka 06 00 Yangon 06 30 Bangkok Jakarta 07 00 Hong Kong Singapore Beijing 08 00 Tokyo Seoul 09 00 Adelaide Darwin 09 30 Melbourne Sydney 10 00 New Caledonia 11 00 Fiji Wellington 12 00 Midway ...

Page 96: ...Denver Arizona 07 00 Chicago Mexico City 06 00 New York Bogota 05 00 Santiago 04 00 Newfoundland 03 30 Brasilia Montevideo 03 00 Fernando de Noronha 02 00 Azores Cape Verde Is 01 00 106 How to Use Others Specifications Camera System Video signal HDTV Image device ...

Page 97: ...tion Electronic SteadyShot image stabilization Minimum shooting distance Approx 30 cm 11 7 8 in File format Movies MP4 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 XAVC S MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch When recording MP4 movies LPCM 2ch When recording XAVC S movies Photo JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 3 MPF Baseline compliant Recording media type When recording MP4 movies Memory Stick Micro Mark2 media microSD SDHC SD...

Page 98: ...mA Capacity 2 4 Wh 640 mAh Type Li ion General Waterproof performance Depth of water 5 m 16 feet 30 minutes continuously In use with the waterproof case SPK AZ1 Splashproof performance Equivalent to IPX4 Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 23 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions Approx 24 2 mm 36 0 mm 74 0 mm 31 32 in 1 7 16 in 3 in W H D excluding protrusions Mass App...

Page 99: ... minutes continuously Attachment Buckle Dimensions Approx 47 0 mm 14 0 mm 58 5 mm 1 7 8 in 9 16 in 2 3 8 in W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 16 g 0 57 oz Flat Adhesive Mount Dimensions Approx 53 0 mm 12 5 mm 58 5 mm 2 1 8 in 1 2 in 2 3 8 in W H D excluding protrusions Mass Approx 14 g 0 5 oz Curved Adhesive Mount Dimensions Approx 53 0 mm 16 0 mm 58 5 mm 2 1 8 in 21 32 in 2 3 8 in W H D exc...

Page 100: ...C 4 2 V Output voltage DC 3 6 V Maximum charge voltage DC 4 2 V Maximum charge current 1 89 A Capacity 4 5 Wh 1 240 mAh Type Li ion General Waterproof performance Depth of water 3 m 10 feet 30 minutes continuously Operating temperature 10 C to 40 C 14 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions approx 72 3 mm 50 2 mm 20 8 mm 2 7 8 in 2 in 27 32 in W H D excluding protrusion...

Page 101: ... respective developers or manufacturers However the trademarks the or marks may not be described in this manual 109 How to Use Others Notes on the Licences On GNU GPL LGPL Applied Software The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License hereinafter referred to as GPL or GNU Lesser General Public License hereinafter referred to as LGPL are included in the camera This info...

Page 102: ...amera Check that the battery pack is installed to the camera correctly 112 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery Pack and Power of the Camera The Power of the Camera Turns Off Suddenly Depending on the camera and battery temperature you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera A message will be displayed on the screen of the remote control befo...

Page 103: ...SB cable supplied and then reconnect it Use the micro USB cable supplied Charge the battery pack in an ambient temperature of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Turn on the computer and connect the camera Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status Connect the micro USB cable supplied directly to the USB connector of the computer Connect the camera to a computer with the operating system that is ...

Page 104: ...pacity of the memory card Check that the NTSC PAL setting of the existing camera corresponds to that of the camera in which the currently used memory card was formatted Format a new memory card before use 118 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting images Cannot Insert Dates on Images The camera does not have a feature to insert dates on images 119 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing Images C...

Page 105: ...mouse from the USB connectors of your computer Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device 121 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Cannot Import Images Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection 122 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Cannot Install Action Cam Movie Creator Check the computer environment or ...

Page 106: ...ices down 126 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Lens Gets Fogged Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate 127 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Camera and Battery Become Warm Camera body and battery may get warm with use This is normal Avoid using the camera for a long time when holding the camera in your hand or w...

Page 107: ...ect it Use the micro USB cable supplied Charge the battery pack in an ambient temperature of 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F Turn on the computer and connect the remote control Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status Connect the micro USB cable supplied directly to the USB connector of the computer 131 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Live View Remote The Remaining Charge Indicator of the L...

Page 108: ...roubleshooting Live View Remote It Takes Time to Triangulate although the GPS Assist Data is Taken In Date time setting is not set or set time is shifted greatly Set the date and time correctly Try settings again The term of validity of GPS assist data has expired Update GPS assist data As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver ...

Page 109: ...n an extremely hot or cold location or the charging is insufficient This is not a malfunction If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period the efficiency of the battery will be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it When usable battery life becomes half the usual time even after charging the battery pack fully the battery pack may need to be replaced Consult your nearest Sony...

Page 110: ...rol to the camera There may be signal congestion or the camera or remote control may be too far from the access point 141 Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live View Remote 01 02 Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera Follow the steps in Connecting the Live View Remote to Multiple Cameras 142 Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicato...

Page 111: ...gestion or the camera or remote control may be too far from the access point 144 Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live View Remote 02 01 Camera error Check the connected camera or memory card 145 Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live View Remote 04 03 The request to the camera has failed Check the camera 146 Troubleshootin...

Page 112: ...top shooting Check the camera 149 Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live View Remote 04 04 There are no responses from the camera Check the camera There may be signal congestion or the camera may be too far from the access point 150 Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live View Remote 10 01 The camera s temperature has risen T...

Page 113: ...ve View Remote Code Starting with an E or a C When a code starting with a letter appears in the monitor the self diagnosis of the remote control is working Since some repairs may be necessary consult your nearest Sony dealer and inform them of all codes starting with an E or a C ...

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