Sony DSC-WX500 manual

Digital Still Camera DSC -WX500 How to Use Before Use Names of parts Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts [2] Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen [3] Using the strap Using the wrist strap [4] In- Camera guide About the [In- Camera Guide] [5] About the shooting advice [6] Preparing the camera Charging the bat[...]

Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [10] Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [11] Removing the battery pack [12] Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Inserting a memory card [13] Removing the memory card [14] Setting the language, date and time Setting language, date and time[...]

Program Auto [26] iSweep Panorama (Face/Motion Detection) [27] Scene Selection [28] Shutter Priority [29] Aperture Priority [30] Manual Exposure [31] Memory recall [32] Movie [33] Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom [34] The zoom features available with this product [35] Zoom Setting [36] About zoom scale [37] Zoom Speed [38] Using the fla[...]

Panorama: Direction [48] Adjusting the focus Focus Area [49] Center Lock- on AF [50] Focus - lock [51] AF Illuminator (still image) [52] Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. [53] Metering Mode [54] Zebra [55] Exposure Set. Guide [56] Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self - timer) Drive Mode [57] Cont. Shooting [58] Self - timer [59] Sel[...]

Picture Effect [66] Recording movies Movie recording formats [67] File Format (movie) [68] Record Setting (movie) [69] Marker Display (movie) [70] Marker Settings (movie) [71] SteadyShot (movie) [72] Micref Level [73] Wind Noise Reduct. [74] Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [75] MOVIE Button [76] Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory [...]

Red Eye Reduction [91] Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [92] Write Date (still image) [93] Grid Line [94] Auto Review [95] Release w/o Card [96] Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images [97] Playback zoom [98] Image Index [99] Switching the screen display (during playback) [100] Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [101] Deleting multi[...]

Slide Show [108] Rotate [109] Protect [110] 4K Still Image PB [111] Beauty Effect [112] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [113] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync - compatible TV [114] Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness [115] Volume Settings [116] Audio signals [117] Upload Settings (Eye- Fi) [118] Tile Menu [119] Mo[...]

Date/Time Setup [134] Area Setting [135] Format [136] File Number [137] Select REC Folder [138] New Folder [139] Folder Name [140] Recover Image DB [141] Display Media Info. [142] Version [143] Certification Logo (Overseas model only) [144] Setting Reset [145] Using Wi -Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone PlayMemories Mobile [146][...]

Transferring images to a TV View on TV [155] Changing the settings of Wi - Fi functions Airplane Mode [156] WPS Push [157] Access Point Set. [158] Edit Device Name [159] Disp MAC Address [160] SSID/PW Reset [161] Reset Network Set. [162] Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps [163] Recommended computer [...]

Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment [172] Using the software PlayMemories Home [173] Installing PlayMemories Home [174] Software for Mac computers [175] Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer [176] Importing images to the computer [177] Disconnecting the product[...]

On cleaning [188] Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images [189] Recordable time of movies [190] Using this product abroad Plug adaptor [191] On TV color systems [192] Other information ZEISS lens [193] AVCHD format [194] License [195] Trademarks Trademarks [196] Troubleshooting If you have problems If [...]

You cannot turn on the product. [199] The power turns off suddenly. [200] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [201] The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. [202] The battery pack is not charged. [203] Shooting still images/movies You cannot record images. [204] Recording takes a long time. [...]

The image was deleted by mistake. [227] Wi - Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [228] [WPS Push] does not work. [229] [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [230] You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [231] [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [232] The shooting screen for [Smart Remote [...]

[246] Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed. [247] The product does not work properly. [248] A sound is produced when the product is shaken. [249] “ - - E- ” appears on the screen. [250] Messages Messages Self - diagnosis display [251] Warning messages [252] Situations this product has difficulty handling Sit[...]

AC - UB10C/UB10D AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) *Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. Wrist Strap (1) Instruction Manual (1) Wi - Fi Connection/One - touch (NFC) Guide (1) [2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identify[...]

2 . Shutter button 3 . Mode dial 4 . For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/Playback zoom lever 5 . Self - timer lamp/AF Illuminator 6 . Flash Do not cover the flash with your finger. If not using the flash, press it down manually. 7 . (N mark) Align this mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone with an NFC function. For [...]

4 . For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button 5 . MOVIE (Movie) button 6 . MENU button 7 . Charge lamp 8 . Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device. 9 . Wi - Fi antenna (built - in) 10 . Hook for strap 11 . Control wheel 12 . (Playback) button 13 . ?/ (In - Camera Guide/Delete) button 1 . Batte[...]

8 . Speaker [3] How to Use Before Use Icons 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. List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons 1 . P P* A S M 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 Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies NFC is activated Remaining battery Remaining battery warning USB p[...]

Micref Level Low Wind Noise reduction Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom /Digital Zoom Spot metering area C:32:00 Self - diagnosis display View Mode 100- 0003 Folder - File number File format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Auto object framing image 2 . Drive mode Metering mode Flash mode/Red- ey[...]

Focus Area Smile/Face Detect. Soft skin effect Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3 . Lock - on AF Guide display for Lock - on AF 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 s[...]

Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Picture Effect error 2015 - 1- 1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number 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 [...]

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[...]

When using the camera for the 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[...]

The charging time may differ depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or the charging conditions. The battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted. The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on the condi[...]

Note Note the following points when charging via a computer: If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time. Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer from sleep[...]

2 . Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place. 3 . Close the cover. [10] 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 Shooting (still images): Number of images: appro[...]

charged. The battery life and number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use. The battery life and number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark2) media (sold separately) [Display Quali[...]

If you use the camera while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket), make sure that the icon ( / ) displays on the monitor. [12] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Removing the battery 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[...]

2 . Insert the memory card. Ensure that the notched corner is facing in the correct direction. With the notched corner facing in the direction 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 ca[...]

Removing the memory card How to remove the memory card 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[...]

When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the setting screen for language, date and time will appear. 1 . Turn on the camera. The language setting screen will appear and then setting screen for date and time will appear. 2 . Select your language, and then press . 3 . Check that [Enter] is selected o[...]

You can select setting items by turning or pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. Your selection is determined when you press on the center of the control wheel. The DISP (Display Setting), ( Exposure Comp. / Photo Creativity ), / ( Drive Mode ), ( Flash Mode ) functions are assigned to the top/bottom/left/right sides of the [...]

3 . Select the desired setting item by pressing the up/down/left/right side on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel, and then press on the center of the control wheel. Select an icon at the top of the screen and press the left/right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item. 4 . Select the desired setting value, and press [...]

2 . Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 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[...]

[19] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images. 1 . Set the shooting mode to ( Intelligent Auto). 2 . Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. 3 . Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( ) lights up. The shortest shooting dis[...]

(T) (from the lens). 4 . Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed. Hint When the product cannot focus automatically, the focus indicator flashes and the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. Focusing may be difficult in the following si[...]

Hint You can assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → set the function to the preferred key. Note 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[...]

( 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 often - used modes or numeric settin[...]

[23] 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 images than in Intelligent Auto m[...]

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 Portrait ) ( Backlight) ( Landscape ) ( Macro ) ( Spotlight ) ( Low Light ) When the product recognizes certain conditions, the following icons are disp[...]

P ( 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 ca[...]

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 setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. [27] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooti[...]

(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 panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time. [...]

Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 . Set the mode dial to SCN ( Scene Selection). 2 . Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On] , you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. Menu item details Portrait: Blurs background and[...]

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 not pop - up automatically. Pop - up the flash before shooting. Anti Mo[...]

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. Fireworks : Allows you to shoot ima[...]

High Sensitivity : Allows you to shoot still images even in dark locations without using the flash, and reduces subject blur. Also allows you to shoot dark movie scenes more brightly. Note Under 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] [[...]

speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. 1 . Set the mode dial to S (Shutter Priority). 2 . Select the desired value by turning the control wheel. 3 . Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The aperture is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note If pro[...]

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note If proper exposure cannot be obtained after setup, the shutter speed on the shooting screen blinks. Although you can shoot as it is, resetting is recommended. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Hint Smaller F - value (open[...]

the Metered Manual 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. [32] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often - used modes or camera settings re[...]

Menu item details Intelligent Auto : Allows you to shoot with the automatic settings. Portrait: Blurs the background and sharpens the subject. Accentuates the skin tones softly. Landscape : Allows you to shoot the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Night Scene : Allows you to shoot night scenes without losing the dark atmos[...]

[35] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature. 1 . Optical zoom range Images are magnified within the optica[...]

Optical zoom only : Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image Size] to [M], [S] or [VGA]. On:ClearImage Zoom : Even if the zoom range of the optical zoom is exceeded, the product magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly. On:Digital Zoom : When the zoom range [...]

Menu item details Normal : Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to normal. Fast: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to fast. Hint The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller (sold separately) connected to the camera. Note Selecting [Fast] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded. [3[...]

light up. When shooting with the flash and the zoom is set to W, the shadow of the lens may appear on the screen, depending on the shooting conditions. If this happens, shoot away from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again. When the monitor is tilted upward more than 90 degrees, it is difficult to operate the (Flash pop- u[...]

Slow Sync. : The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Rear Sync.: The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter. Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of th[...]

Histogram Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. Hint To hide the grid lines displayed during still image shooting, select MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Grid Lin[...]

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 graphically. [44] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality[...]

[45] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Aspect Ratio (still image) Sets the aspect ratio of still images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings) → [ Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Suitable for standard prints. 4:3: For shooting in a size suitable for viewing on a computer. 16:9: For vi[...]

[Fine] . This will allow more files to be recorded on 1 memory card, but the image quality will be lower. [47] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Size Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images. The image size varies depending on the [Panorama: Direction] setting. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Set[...]

Down : Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. [49] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide : Focuses automatically [...]

the screen and continues to track the subject. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Center Lock - on AF] → [On] 2 . Align the target frame (A) over the subject and press in the center of the control wheel. Press again to stop tracking. If the camera loses track of the subject, it can detect when the subject reappears on the monitor and resume tr[...]

1 . Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked. 2 . Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down, and place the subject back in the original position to re - compose the shot. 3 . Press the shutter button down fully to take the picture. [52] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the [...]

[53] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation). Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). 1 . / ( Exposu[...]

Spot : Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Note The setting is fixed to [Multi] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom functions other than optical zoom [55] How[...]

Off: Does not display the guide. On: Displays the guide. [57] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self - timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self- timer shooting. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by pressin[...]

shooting/Self - timer) Cont. Shooting Shoots maximum 10 images while you press the shutter button. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Shooting] . 2 . Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control wheel. Menu Item Details Continuous Shooting: Hi : Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 10 im[...]

When you press the shutter button, the self - timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 10 seconds. To cancel the self- timer, press the shutter button again. Self - timer: 5 Sec : Sets the 5- second delay self- timer. When you press the shutter button, the self - timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates a[...]

press the shutter button, the self- timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 5 seconds. Self - timer(Cont.): 2 Sec. 3 Img. : Shoots three frames in succession 2 seconds after you press the shutter button. When you press the shutter button, the self- timer lamp flashes, a beep sounds, and the shutter operates after 2 seconds[...]

[62] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity 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 [...]

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 the top/bottom side of the control wheel. Note The flash cannot be used. When [Picture Effect] is set to something other than [Off] , you cannot set [Multi Frame NR] . [64] [...]

Fluor.: Daylight : The color temperature is adjusted for daylight fluorescent lighting. Flash: The color temperature is adjusted for flash light. Custom : Uses the white balance setting saved in [ Custom Setup ]. Custom Setup : Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment. Note [ White Balance] is fixed to[...]

Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off : Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness. Pop Color : Creates a vivid look by emp[...]

Illustration: Creates an illustration - like image by emphasizing the outlines. Hint You can perform detailed settings for the following [Picture Effect] modes using the left/right side of the control wheel. [Toy Camera] [Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When you use a zoom function other th[...]

[67] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the "XAVC S" format, see the following description. What is XAVC S? Records high - definition movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG - 4 AVC/H.264 code[...]

or a UHS - I compatible SDXC memory card with at least 64 GB (UHS Speed Class 1: or faster). AVCHD: Records HD movies in AVCHD format. This file format is suitable for high - definition TV. You can create a Blu - ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD- Video disc using the software PlayMemories Home. Audio: Dolby Digital MP4: Records mp4 (AVC)[...]

24p/25p: Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames/sec (for 1080 60i - compatible devices) or 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i - compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format. 60p/50p: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i - compatible devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i - compati[...]

25p 24M(FX) **: Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema- like atmosphere. Bit- rate: 24 Mbps (Max.) 24p 17M(FH) *: 25p 17M(FH) **: Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema- like atmosphere. Bit- rate: Approx. 17 Mbps (Avg.) When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] 1920x1080 60p 28M */ 1920x1080 50[...]

Sets whether or not to display markers set using [ Marker Settings] on the monitor while shooting movies. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [ Marker Display] → desired setting. Menu item details On : Markers are displayed. The markers are not recorded on the movies. Off : No marker is displayed. Note The markers are displayed on the monitor. ([...]

Hint You can display all the markers at the same time. Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition. [72] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies SteadyShot (movie) Sets [ SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item d[...]

Low: Records the ambient sounds faithfully. This setting is suitable for recording realistic sounds, for example at a concert. [74] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording. 1 . MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting. Menu[...]

Does not use [ Auto Slow Shut.]. The recorded movie will be darker than when [On] is selected, but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur. [76] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies MOVIE Button Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button. 1 . MENU → (Custom Settings) → [MOVIE Button] → desired set[...]

Set the mode dial to MR, then press the right/left side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired memory number. To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re - register the setting to the same mode number. Note Program Shift cannot be registered. [78] How to Use Using shooting functions Custo[...]

[80] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the ? button Once you assign a function to the (question mark) button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the (question mark) button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Custom Settings ) → [Custom [...]

The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. [83] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the right button Once you assign a function to the right button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the right button when the shooting informati[...]

1 . Set the shooting mode to ( Intelligent Auto) or ( Superior Auto). 2 . Press ( Photo Creativity ) on the control wheel. 3 . Select the item to be changed using the control wheel. ( Brightness ): Adjusts brightness. ( Color ): Adjusts color. ( Vividness ): Adjusts vividness. ( Picture Effect ): You can select a desired effect and shoot images wit[...]

1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Smile/Face Detect.] → desired setting. Menu item details Off : Does not use the Face Detection function. On (Regist. Faces) : Detects the registered face with higher priority using [Face Registration] . On : Detects a face without giving higher priority to the registered face. Smile Shutter : Automatically de[...]

You cannot use the Face Detection function with the following functions: Zoom functions other than the optical zoom [iSweep Panorama] [Picture Effect] is set to [Posterization] . [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape] , [Night Scene] or [Sunset] . Up to eight faces of your subjects can be detected. The product may not detect faces at all or may ac[...]

2 . Align the guide frame with the face to be registered, and press the shutter button. 3 . When a confirmation message appears, select [Enter] . Note Up to eight faces can be registered. Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. [89] How to U[...]

[91] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red - eye phenomenon. 1 . MENU → ( Camera Settings ) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details On : The flash is always fired to reduce the re[...]

Does not trim images. Auto : Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions. [ Auto Obj. Framing] cannot be set when using zoom functions other than the optical zoom. [93] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions[...]

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 horizontal level of your composition. This is suitable to determi[...]

[96] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product 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. D[...]

Playback zoom Enlarges the image being played back. 1 . Display the 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 t[...]

top/bottom side of the control wheel. While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing in the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon. [100] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. 1 . Pre[...]

[102] How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item 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[...]

Available operations during movie playback You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc. by pressing the bottom side 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 fra[...]

You can also change the interval of the image tracking using MENU → ( Playback) → [Motion Interval ADJ] . [105] 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 [...]

1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img. : Selects images to order printing. (1) Select an image and press on the center of the control 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 ?[...]

[108] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. 1 . MENU → ( Playback ) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2 . Select [Enter] . Menu item details Repeat : Select [On] , in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] , in which the product exits the slideshow when all the[...]

You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. [110] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed on protected images. 1 . M[...]

Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI- connected TV that supports 4K. 1 . Turn off this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3 . Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4 . Turn on this product. 5 . Play back a still image, then press the bo[...]

3 . Select the desired effect and perform the retouching according to the operation method in each mode. ( Skin Toning ): Adjusts the skin color as you like. 1 . Select the base skin color using / , then press . 2 . Increase or decrease the color tone using / . ( Skin Smoothing ): Removes age spots and wrinkles from the skin. Adjust the effect leve[...]

HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. 1 . Turn off both this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3 . Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4 . Turn on this product. Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen. Hint This product is [...]

[114] How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync- compatible TV By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product's playback functions with the TV remote control. 1 . Turn off both this product and the TV. 2 . Connect the H[...]

Monitor Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual : Adjusts the brightness within the range of –2 to +2. [116] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Volume Settings Sets the sound volume. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Volume Settings] → d[...]

Only the shutter sound is produced. Off : Sounds are not produced. Note If the shooting mode is set to [Scene Selection] and [Adv.Sports Shooting] is selected, the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. [118] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Upload Settings(Eye - Fi) Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye - Fi [...]

the card. Eye - Fi cards are equipped with a wireless LAN function. Do not insert an Eye - Fi card into the product in locations in which their use is prohibited, such as on an airplane. When an Eye - Fi card is inserted into the product, set [Upload Settings] to [Off] . When the upload function is set to [Off] , the indicator will be displayed on [...]

Menu item details On : Displays the Mode Dial Guide. Off : Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. [121] How to Use 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 deta[...]

[123] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically. 1 . MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 30 Min/5 Min / 2 Min / 1 Min Note The power save function is not activated when power is being supplied via USB, when playing back sli[...]

[125] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Demo Mode The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time. Normally select [Off] . 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details On : The movie playback demons[...]

1080i : Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p] , based on which TV is to be connected. [127] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) Sets the output format when connecting via [...]

You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Note [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync - compatible TV. [129] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the [...]

Establishes a Mass Storage connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices. MTP: Establishes an MTP connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices. Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. Note It may take some time to make the connection between th[...]

Menu item details On : Power is supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Off : Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product 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 v[...]

[135] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Area Setting] → desired area. [136] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you [...]

The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with “0001.” (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) [138] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where still image[...]

Folder Name Still images are recorded in a folder that is automatically created inside the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form : The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF Date[...]

Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Display Media Info.] . [143] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the version of this product’s software. 1 . MENU → ( Setup ) → [Version] . [144] How to Use Changing settings Setup men[...]

Initialize : Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. When you perform [Initialize] , downloaded applications on the product may be uninstalled. To use these applications again, re - install them. [146] How to Use Using Wi - Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphon[...]

The smartphone is connected to the product. [148] How to Use Using Wi - Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1 . Select the model name of this product (DIRECT- xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi - Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2 . Input the password displayed on this product. The iPhone or[...]

3 . Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. 4 . Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile. [149] How to Use Using Wi - Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up an application using [One - touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the applicatio[...]

When the product is in playback mode, the registered application will not launch even if you touch the smartphone to the product. When you call up an application with one touch, even if that application does not work with a smartphone, PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch. Exit PlayMemories Mobile without performing an operation. If you do[...]

product becomes darker. This product shares the connection information for [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps. MENU → (Wireless) → [SSID/PW Reset] . After resetting the connec[...]

About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short - range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch - point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short - range wireless communication technology. [...]

Menu item details Select on This Device : Selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone. (1) Select from among [This Image] , [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Multiple Images] , select the desired images using [...]

touch Sharing) With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC - enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone. For movies, you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with [ File Format] set to [MP4] . 1 . Activate the NFC function of the smartphone. 2 . Display a single image o[...]

Note You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from [Original] , [2M] , or [VGA] . To change the image size, refer to the following steps. For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile, and change the image size by [Settings] → [Copy Image Size] . If the Image Index is displayed on the product, you cannot transfer images using [...]

When you save images to the MAC computer using Wi - Fi function, use "Wireless Auto Import." [155] How to Use Using Wi - Fi functions Transferring images to a TV View on TV You can view images on a network - enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable. For some TVs, you may need to p[...]

Select from [HD] and [4K] . * The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions. Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer. You can view images on a Wi- Fi Direct- enabled TV or network - enabled TV (including wired network - enabled TVs). If you connect TV and this product and do not use [...]

Point Set.]. For details about the available functions and settings of your access point, see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point. A connection may not be enabled depending on the surrounding conditions, such as the type of wall material or if there is an obstruction or poor wireless signal betwe[...]

Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4 . Select [OK] . How to use the keyboard When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. 1 . Input box The characters you entered are displayed. 2 . Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the control wheel, the character type switches amo[...]

Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7 . Switches the next character to a capital or small letter. 8 . Enters a space. To cancel the input, select [Cancel]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items. WPS PIN : Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected devic[...]

[160] How to Use Using Wi - Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi- Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1 . MENU → ( Wireless ) → [Disp MAC Address] . [161] How to Use Using Wi - Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi- Fi functions SSID/PW Reset This product shares the connection information for [Send to [...]

You can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet. Press MENU → (Application) → [Introduction] for information about the service and available countries and regions. [164] How to Use Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommend[...]

2 . Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen. [167] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications directl[...]

Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → [Application List] → desired application to launch. Hint How to launch the applications faster Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. You can launch the applications or display[...]

3 . Select the destination. [171] How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed. 1 . MENU → ( Application ) → [Application List] → [Application[...]

You can create a Blu - ray disc, AVCHD disc or DVD- Video disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. You cannot create discs from XAVC S format movies, although they can be imported to computers. You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection is required.) For other details, please refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home. [1[...]

A: To the Multi/Micro USB Terminal B: To the USB jack of the computer Note Log on as Administrator. It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on your computer’s system environment. Hint For details o[...]

If you connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable when [USB Power Supply] is set to [On] , power is supplied from your computer. (Default setting: [On] ) [177] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Importing images to the computer PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images. For details [...]

Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD movie files/folders from the connected computer. Movie files may be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. [178] How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting t[...]

High - definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD- R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu - ray Disc player and a PlaySta[...]

Creates a disc with high - definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) Writable movie format: PS*, FX*, FH Player: AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu - ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Creates a disc with standard definition image quality (STD) Writable movie format: PS*, FX*, FH* Player: Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD playe[...]

Record Setting] of [60p 28M(PS)] / [50p 28M(PS)] , [60i 24M(FX)] / [50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)] / [25p 24M(FX)], the image quality is converted and it is not possible to create discs that have the original image quality. Converting the image quality takes time. To record movies with the original image quality, use Blu - ray Discs. To create a Blu[...]

Creating an image database file If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the product and turn on the power, the product automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card’s capacity. The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the product until the process is completed. If a[...]

On the functions available with the product This manual describes the functions of 1080 60i - compatible devices and 1080 50i - compatible devices. To check whether this product is a 1080 60i - compatible device or 1080 50i - compatible device, look for the following marks on the bottom of the product. 1080 60i - compatible device: 60i 1080 50i - c[...]

The monitor is manufactured using extremely high - precision technology so over 99.99 % of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, there may be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue or green in color) that constantly appear on the monitor. These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect [...]

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 you use the product for only short periods, it gr[...]

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 (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature e[...]

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, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack. On battery life The battery life [...]

Memory card Memory card Card Type Indications in Help Guide Memory Stick PRO Duo media (Memory Stick PRO Duo media/Memory Stick PRO - HG Duo media) Memory Stick Micro media (Memory Stick Micro (M2) media/Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media) SD card (SD memory card/SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card) microSD memory card (microSD memory card/microSDHC me[...]

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 nor on a memory card adaptor. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. Do not disassemble or modify the memory card. Do not expose th[...]

Memory Stick PRO Duo media: *1*2*3 Memory Stick PRO - HG Duo media: *1*2 Memory Stick Micro (M2) media: *1 Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media: *1 *1 This Memory Stick is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be pe[...]

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 damage to the finish or casing: Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide. Do not touch the p[...]

* 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 may not appear in the actual image size. [190] How to U[...]

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 GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH) 50i 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 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 2 GB: 8 m 4 GB: 15 m 8 GB: 35 m 16 GB: 1 h 15 m 32 GB: 2 h 30 m 64 GB: 5 h[...]

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 16 GB: 2 h 32 GB: 4 h 10 m 64 GB: 8 h 25 m 1280x720 30p 6M 1280x720 25p 6M 2 GB: 30 m 4 GB: 1 h 15 m 8 GB: 2 h 35 m 16 GB: 5 h [...]

Plug adaptor You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/60 Hz. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. [192] How to Use Precautions/This product Using this product abroad On TV color systems To view movies shot using this [...]

Germany. [194] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high - definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High - Definition) signal using high - efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG - 4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Lin[...]

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 Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the product. This informs you that [...]

iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc. iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. SDXC logo is a trademark of SD - 3C, LLC . Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. Wi - Fi , the Wi - Fi logo, Wi - Fi PROTECTED SET - UP are registered tra[...]

[198] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery lock lever is locked. Make sure that the battery is NP - BX1. [199] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot turn on the pr[...]

This phenomenon occurs when you use the product in an extremely hot or cold location. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one. [202] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The charge lamp on the produc[...]

The [Self - timer] is activated. Set [Release w/o Card] to [Enable] . However, without a memory card inserted in the camera, images cannot be recorded. [205] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Recording takes a long time. The noise reduction function is processing an image. This is not a malfunction. The product is compili[...]

During Self - portrait shooting. [209] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: When the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection] . [Anti Motion Blur] [Night Scene] [Hand- held Twilight] [Fireworks] [High Sensitivity] During Sw[...]

[212] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. While shooting, the date and time are not displayed. They are displayed only during playback. [213] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The date and time are recorded incorrectly. Set the correct d[...]

[216] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The product is attempting to increase the visibility of the screen by temporarily brightening the monitor under conditions of low illumination. There is no effect on the recorded image. [217] Troubleshooting Troubl[...]

the image (Ghosting). When pointing the lens toward the strong light source, excessive light enters the lens and the image may come out white (flare) or extraneous light (ghost images) may appear on the image, but this is not a malfunction. Set up the composition so that you shoot images while avoiding backlit condition. [221] Troubleshooting Troub[...]

Images cannot be played back. Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the product. The folder/file name has been 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[...]

You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions. Place the product 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 acce[...]

[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. [233] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi - Fi The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The con[...]

[235] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The computer does not recognize this product. Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage] . 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 [...]

Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Use PlayMemories Home to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product. [239] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by forma[...]

manufacturer of the printer or the software. 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. [242] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The lens gets fogged. Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the produc[...]

Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. [246] Troubleshooting 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 im[...]

[249] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others 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. [250] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others “ -- E - ” appears on the screen. Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If the problem per[...]

E:62:□□ E:91:□□ A product malfunction has occurred. Initialize this product, then turn the power on again. E:94:□□ There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E. [252] Tro[...]

To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera, set [Release w/o Card] to [Enable]. In this case, images will not be saved. This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally. An incompatible memory card is inserted. Unable to display. Images recorded with other products or images modified with a computer [...]

Images recorded with other products 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. [253] Troubleshooting Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this pro[...]

iSweep Panorama Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall iSweep Panorama Superior Auto[...]