Sony HDR-AS30 manual

© 2013 Sony Corporation 4-477-527- 11 (1) GB Handbook Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-AS30/AS30V Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 2 GB How to use this handbook Click on a button on t he right to jump to the corres ponding pag e. This is conv enient when s earching for a f unction yo u want to view . Search for info rmation by func tion. Search for info rmation by oper ation. Search for information in a listing of Set[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 3 GB Notes on using the camera Notes on r ecording /playback a nd connection • Bef ore yo u st art r ecor ding , make a tr ial recording t o make sure that the came ra is working correctly. • To play back image s, connect the ca mera to anothe r device wit h a micro HDMI cable (sol d s[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 4 GB The illustrations and images used in this handbook • The imag es used as examp les in this han dbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera. • In this manual , “Mem ory Stic k Micro” media and microSD memory card are referred to as “mem ory ca[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 5 GB How to enjoy the camera Enjoy more using the acce ssories Handlebar Mount & Waterpro of Case Wrist Mount Strap & Waterpr oof Case Handheld Grip with LCD Sc reen Cont inue d r[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 6 GB Share your life Upload captured moments You can directly u pload images and share them by usin g the wireless network funct ion of this camera (pag e 45). Connect to TV Connect the camera to a TV with a micro HDMI cable (sold sep arately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 43).[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 7 GB Table of contents Notes on using th e camera How to use t his handbo ok ············· ·········· ·············· 2 Notes on u sing the came ra ··········· ·············· ·········· 3 How to enjoy the camera ···?[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 8 GB Shooting Shooting ··· ·············· ·············· ·············· ·············· ··· 41 Viewing Viewing imag es on a TV ··········· ·············· ········· ··· 43 Wireless Network (Wi-[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 9 GB Index Index ········ ·············· ········· ·············· ·············· ········ 72[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 10 GB Operation Search Shooting movies and photos Shooti ng ········· ··················· ··················· ············· ····· 41 Changing the movie file size Record ing Mode ············· ··········[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 11 GB Settings Search Click each item to jump to the co rresponding page. * You can chan ge the mode by operating yo ur smartphone whe n the camera is set to the smart remot e control function. • The di splay pa nel displ ays only Eng lish. Other lang uages are not availa ble. You can se[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 12 GB 1 Press the NEXT or PREV button to turn on the power. To power off, se lect [PwOFF] and p ress the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to display the setting item, then press the ENT ER butt on. To return to t[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 13 GB Identifying parts A REC/access lamp B REC (Mov ie/Photo) butto n ENTER (Menu execu te) button C b REC HOLD switch* 1 D (N Mark)* 2 E Dis play p anel F Speaker G PREV button H NEXT button I Microphones J Lens K GPS sensor (HDR-A S30V only) L Connector cover M m (Mic) jack* 3 N Expansi[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 14 GB Checking the bundled items Make sure t hat you have f ollowing bundled items. The number i n parenthese s indicates th e quantity of that item bundled. • Camera (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1) (1) • Waterproof Cas e (SPK-AS2) (1) • Adhesiv e M[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 15 GB Inserting the battery pack 1 Slide the battery pack/memo ry card cover in the dire ction of the arrow , then open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack. Make sure the di rection of the battery pack is correct, then insert it pushing against the battery ejection lever, until the lev er[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 16 GB 1 Turn off the power of the camera. Charging is not possible when the cam era is turned on. 2 Connect the camera to the com puter that is turned o n with the micro USB cable (supplie d). The CHG (C harge ) lamp lights up. 3 When charging is finished , delete the USB c onnection betwe[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 17 GB z Checki ng th e rema ining batt ery c harge A remaining charge indic ator appears on the upper righ t of the dis play panel. • Th e displayed remai ning charge ind icator may no t be correct under certai n circumstances . • It takes abou t one minute until the co rrect remaining[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 18 GB Inserting a memory card 1 Slide the Battery pack/memory card cover in the direction of the arrow, t hen open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card until it clicks. microSD card: Insert in the direction of A . “Memory Stick Micro (M2)” m edia: Insert in the direction of B . • When[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 19 GB • In order t o stabilize me mory card operation , it is recommended that you format t he memory card when you use it with the camera for the first time ( page 34). All data re corded on the memory ca rd will be e rased by form atting, and cannot be recovered. • Save imp ortant da[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 20 GB Recording Mode You can set the image resolu tion and frame rate for shooting movies. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 While [VIDEO] (Re cording Mode) is displayed, press the ENTER button. 3 Press the[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 21 GB SteadyShot You can activate the camera- sh ake reduction when sh ooting. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [STEDY] (SteadyShot), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press t[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 22 GB Field Angle You can change the fiel d angle for r ecording. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [ANGLE] (Angle), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 23 GB Scene You can select suitable image quality according to the shooting scene. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [SCENE] (Scene), th en press the ENTER button. 3 Press t[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 24 GB Interval Photo Record ing You can set the inter val period of the interval photo recording. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to di splay [LAPSE] (Interval), then press the ENTER[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 25 GB GPS Log (HDR- AS30V only) You can recor d the loca tion information and the movemen t speed while recording movies using the camera’s GPS function. The “PlayMemories Home” software allows y ou to import movies reco rded with GPS log to a computer and view them with a map showin[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 26 GB The indicator chan ges according to the st rength of GPS signal r eception when GPS is activated. Checking triangulatin g status GPS Indicators Triangul ating stat us GPS rece ption sta tus No indicator OFF The GPS lo g is set to [OFF] or an error o ccurred. Searching/Di fficult Sear[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 27 GB Airplane Mode When you are in an airplane or anoth er restrict ed place, yo u can set the camera to disable all functions related to the wir eless applications such as Wi-Fi, etc. If you set th e airplane mode to [ON], an airplane mark will be displayed on the display panel. 1 Press [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 28 GB Auto Power Off You can change the setting of the Auto Power Off function. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [A .OFF] (Auto Power Off ), then press the EN TER but ton .[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 29 GB Beep You can set the audible notification of operations to ON/OFF. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to di splay [BEEP] (B eep), then press the ENTER butt on. 3 Press the NEXT bu[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 30 GB Date & Time Setting You can set the y ear/month/day and region . To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [DATE] (Date Time), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEX[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 31 GB USB Power Supply When connecting the camera to a computer or USB device wit h th e micro USB cable (supp lied), the camera can be set s o the connected device supplies po wer to it. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 32 GB Switching NTSC/PAL You can select NTSC /PAL, depending on t he TV system of the country or region where yo u use this camera. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [V.SYS][...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 33 GB Reset ting th e Set tings You can reset the settings to their defau lts. If you activate [R ESET], images are not deleted. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to di splay [RESET] (Reset), t hen press the ENTER button. 3 Pre[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 34 GB Format Formatting is the process of deleting all images in the memory car d, and rest oring the memo ry card to its initial state. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [F[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 35 GB Using accessories Refer to the webs ite of this camera for the latest information on accessories. By inserting the camer a in the Waterproof Case, y ou can shoot mov ies in the rain or at a beach. Attachment method 1 Slide the buckle lock in the direction of 1 and hold it, then hold [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 36 GB 4 Insert the tab of the case body into the slot of the case cover. 5 Hook the buckle over the tab on the lower part of the case cover 1 , then cl ose t he buck le in the direction of 2 , until it clicks into place. • Close the bu ckle until th e buckle lock returns to the original [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 37 GB Notes on use • Do not t hrow the Waterpro of Case into the water. • Avoid using the Waterpr oof Case unde r the follo wing situations: – in a very hot or humid p lace. – in water hotte r than 40° C (104° F). – at temp eratures lower tha n 0°C (32°F). In these sit uation[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 38 GB Maintenance • After recording in a locati on with a sea breez e, wash this unit thoroughly in fresh water with th e buckle fastened to rem ove salt and sand, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. It is recommen ded that you su bmerge the Waterproof Case in fresh water for about 3 0 minu[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 39 GB The Adhesi ve Mount is us ed for fixing the Waterpro of Case to an item you inte nd to use. The Adhesive Mount is a general term for the Attachment Buckle, Flat Adhesive Mount, and Curved Adhesive Moun t. Insert the camera in the W aterproof Cas e before attachin g. Attachment method[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 40 GB • The F lat Adhesi ve Moun t and Curve d Adhesiv e Mount c annot be used again o nce th ey are deta ched fr om the locati on surface. • When detaching, peel off slowl y. If peeled off forcibly, the su rface on which the mount is fixed might be damag ed. • Before attachin g, che[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 41 GB Shooting About the b REC HOLD switch The b REC HOLD switch can preven t accidental operation. Slide the b REC HOLD switch in the directi on of b to lock. To release the lock, slide it in the opposite direction of b . • Before re cording, release the lock. • If you l ock the came [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 42 GB z Notes on long-t ime recor ding • When you c ontinue to sh oot for a long time, the t emperature of the camera rises. If the tem perature reaches ab ove a certain level, shoo ting stops auto matically. Leave the camera for 10 m inutes or lo nger to allow t he temperat ure inside t[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 43 GB Viewing images on a TV Connect the camer a to a TV which has an HDMI terminal usin g a micro HDMI cable (sold separately). Refer also to the instru ction manuals of the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Open the connector cover and connec t the camera to the TV with t he m[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 44 GB z To con trol a co ntent b eing play ed back • Viewing the previous /next image: Press the P REV/NEXT button. • Fast-rewind/fa st-forward (movies only ): Press and hold the PREV/NEXT button. • Pause (movies only ): Press the P REV and NEXT butto ns simultaneously. If you p ress[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 45 GB Preparation for setting Wi-Fi Install the “PlayMemories Mo bile” on your smartphone. Update “Play Memories Mobile” to the latest v ersion if you have already installed it on you r smartphone. For more informati on, refer to the following website. http://www.sony.net/pmm/ Andr[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 46 GB Setting Wi-Fi 1 Turn on the power of the camera, then press the NEXT button and select a shooting mode. MOVIE: Movie mode PHOTO: Photo mode INTVL: Inter val photo r ecording mode 2 Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then sel ect [More...] and check that [NFC] is enabled (First ti m[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 47 GB Turn on the power of the camera, then press the NEXT button and select a shooting mode. MOVI E: Mo vie mo de PH OTO: Pho to m ode INT VL: In terv al pho to rec ordi ng mo de Android 1 Start “PlayMemories Mob ile.” 2 Select the SSID, as printed on the sticker att ached to the Oper[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 48 GB iPhone 1 Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [Wi-Fi] and the SSID of the camera. 2 Input the password, as printed on the sticker atta ched to the Oper atin g Gu ide ( Fi rst time onl y). 3 Confirm the connection to the SSID, as printed on t he s tick er a tta ched to t h[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 49 GB Smart Remote Control By connecting the camera and a sm artphone throu gh Wi-Fi, you can oper ate the camera by the smartphone. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [Wi-Fi[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 50 GB • The smart re mote control fu nction allows you to perform the followin g using a smart phone: – Checking the field angle – Re cordin g start /stop – Changi ng the shoot ing mod e (movie mod e/photo mode/in terval p hoto re cording mo de) – Copy mod e (copy movi es and p h[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 51 GB Copy You can copy movies and photos shot by the camera by o perating a smartphone. 1 Turn on the power of the camera, then press the NEXT button and select a shooting mode. MOVIE: Movie mode PHOTO: Photo mode INTVL: Inter val photo r ecording mode 2 Start “PlayMemories M obile” o[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 52 GB Useful functions when connecting the cam era to your computer The “PlayMemories Hom e” software allows you to import movies an d still images to your computer to us e them in a variety of ways . Visit the following UR L to install the software. www.sony.net/pm/ • Use the micro [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 53 GB Preparing a computer Windows: Mac: * 1 Standard insta llation is require d. Operation is n ot assu red if the OS ha s been u pgraded o r in a m ulti-boo t envi ronme nt. * 2 Faster proce ssor is recommended. • Operation with all compu ter environm ents is not assure d. Step 1 Check[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 54 GB 1 Turn on the computer. • Log on as an Admini strat or. • Close all applicat ions runn ing on the co mputer before installing the software. 2 Visit the following URL and downlo ad the software. www.sony.net/pm/ The AutoPlay wizard is displayed . 3 Follow the instructions that app[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 55 GB To delete the USB conn ection Windows7/Windo ws8 1 Click on the task tray. 2 Click the disconnect icon in Customize. 3 Click the device to remove. Windows Vista Perform the pro cedure from step 1 to 3 below before: • Disco nnecting the mi cro USB cabl e (supplied ). • Tur ning of[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 56 GB Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software 1 Double-click the “PlayMemories Ho me” icon o n the computer screen . The “PlayMemories Home” software starts up. 2 For how to u se “PlayMemories Home,” refer to the help of the “PlayMemories Home.” z Plea se registe r yo[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 57 GB Troubleshooting If you exp erience trouble with the camer a, try the following s olutions. 1 Check t he item s on pages 5 8 to 62. 2 Turn the p ower off and t hen on aga in. 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authori zed Sony service facili ty. Cont inue d r[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 58 GB Cannot turn on the camera. • A ttach a charged battery pack. • M ake sure that the battery pack is i nserted correctly (page 15). The power turns off suddenly . • Depending on th e camera and ba ttery tempera ture, the po wer may turn off automatically to protec t the camera. I[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 59 GB Cannot insert dates on images. • The cam era do es not h ave a f eature for s uperim posin g dates on ima ges. Cannot play back images. • The folder/fi le name has b een changed on your comp uter. • Co nnect a micro HDMI cabl e (so ld separ ately). The image does not appe ar on[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 60 GB Cannot import images. • C onnect th e camera and your com puter correct ly making a USB co nnection (page 5 3). “PlayMemories Home” cannot be inst alled. • Check the compu ter environmen t or installation pr ocedure required to install “PlayM emories Home.” “PlayMe mori[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 61 GB Warning indicators and messages If the following m essages appear, follow the in structions. • The battery le vel is low. Ch arge the ba ttery pack immediate ly. ERROR • T urn the power off and then on again. HEAT • The camera temperatu re has risen . The pow er may turn of f a[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 62 GB PLANE • Whe n the airpl ane mode is set to [ON], GPS and Wi-Fi can not be used (page 27) .[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 63 GB Recordabl e time Recording time Approximate time available when yo u use a fully ch arged battery pack . • Times m easured whe n using t he camera at 25°C (77°F) . It is reco mmended th at you use the camera from 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). • The r ecording and playbac k t[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 64 GB • The recorda ble time may vary depe nding on th e recording c onditions, subjects, and t he Record ing Mode (page 20). • Con tinuous mo vie shoot ing tim e is appro ximate ly 13 hour s. In [SL OW] mo de, it is appro ximately 6.5 ho urs. In [SSL OW] mode , it is a pproxima tely 3[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 65 GB Battery pack On charging the battery pack • Charge the battery pack before using the camera for the first time. • We re commend ch arging the ba ttery pack in an am bi ent t emperatu re of betwe en 10°C to 30°C (5 0°F to 86°F ) until th e CHG ( Charge ) lamp t urns off . The [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 66 GB Using the camera abroad On TV color systems To view images shot by the cam era on a TV, you n eed a TV (or mo nitor) with an HDMI jack and a micro HDMI cab le (sold s eparately). Before shooting, be sure to s et [V.SYS] t o the TV syst em of the cou ntry and region where you will vie[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 67 GB Precautions Do not use/store the ca mera in the following plac es • In an extreme ly hot, col d or hu mid place In place s such as in a car park ed in th e sun, th e camera bo dy may beco me deformed and thi s may cause a malfun ction. • Under di rect sunligh t or near a heat er [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 68 GB How to avoid moisture c ondensation When you bri ng the camera from a col d place into a warm place, put the camera in a pl astic bag and seal it tightly . Remove the bag when the air tempe rature insid e the plastic bag ha s reached the ambient temper ature (a fter a bout 1 hour ). [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 69 GB Specifications Camera [System] Video si gnal NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1 080/60 i, 1080/6 0p spec ificatio n PAL color, CCIR standards HDTV 1 080/50 i, 1080/5 0p spec ificatio n Image devi ce: 7.77 mm ( 1/2.3 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Recordi ng pixe ls (16:9) : Interva l photo [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 70 GB Dimension s: Approx. 50. 0 mm × 12.5 mm × 58.5 mm (2 in. × 1/2 in. × 2 3/8 in.) (W/H/ D, exclud ing prot rusions) Mass: A pprox. 14 g (0.5 oz ) Curved Ad hesive Moun t Dimension s: Approx. 50. 0 mm × 16.0 mm × 58.5 mm ( 2 in. × 21 /32 in. × 2 3/8 in .) (W/H /D, exclud ing pro[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 71 GB Trademarks • “Memo ry Stick,” “ ,” “Memo ry Stick Duo,” “ , ” “Memory S tick PRO Duo,” “ ,” “M emor y Stick PRO-HG D uo,” “ ,” “M emor y Stick Micro,” “Ma gicGate,” “ ,” “Ma gicGate Memo ry Stick,” “Ma gicGate Mem ory Stick Duo,” [...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 72 GB Index A A.OFF ....... ....... .... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ....28 Airpla ne mo de ..... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...... ....... ....... ..27 ANGLE .... ..... ...... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...... ...[...]

Table o f contents Opera tion Search Settings Search I ndex 73 GB V V.SYS ....... ....... .... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... ....32 VIDEO ..... ....... .... ....... ....... ....... ....... ....... ...... ....... ....... ....... .... 20 View Movies .... ...... ....... ....... ..... ...... ....... ....... ....[...]