Sony Binoculars DEV 5K User Manual

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Digital Recording Binoculars  
Handbook  
DEV-3/5/5K  
2011 Sony Corporation  
4-410-129-12(1)  
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Images on the screen look horizontally  
divided when a subject is lighted with a flash.  
The phenomena can be reduced by using a  
slower shutter speed.  
Use this product in accordance with local  
regulations.  
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor  
Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor after turning off this product.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from this product,  
holding both this product and the DC plug.  
See page 18 for the memory card you can use  
with this product.  
Note on the binoculars/battery pack  
temperature  
When the temperature of this product or  
battery pack becomes extremely high or  
extremely low, you may not be able to record or  
play back on this product, due to the protection  
features of this product being activated in such  
situations. In this case, an indicator appears on  
the screen (p. 78).  
Notes on playing back  
You may not be able to play back normally  
images recorded on this product with other  
devices. Also, you may not be able to play back  
images recorded on other devices with this  
product.  
DVD media recorded with high  
definition image quality  
When this product is connected to a  
computer or accessories  
DVD media recorded with high definition  
image quality can be played back with devices  
that are compatible with the AVCHD standard.  
You cannot play discs recorded with high  
definition image quality with DVD players/  
recorders as they are not compatible with the  
AVCHD format. If you insert a disc recorded  
with the AVCHD format (high definition image  
quality) into a DVD player/recorder, you may  
not be able to eject the disc.  
Do not try to format the memory card of this  
product using a computer. If you do so, this  
product may not operate correctly.  
When connecting this product to another  
device with communication cables, be sure to  
insert the connector plug in the correct way.  
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal  
will damage the terminal and may result in a  
malfunction of this product.  
If you cannot record/play back images,  
perform [Format]  
If you repeat recording/deleting images for  
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on  
the memory card. Images cannot be saved or  
recorded. In such a case, save your images on  
some type of external media first, and then  
Save all your recorded image data  
To prevent your image data from being lost,  
save all your recorded images on external media  
periodically. To save images on your computer,  
see page 37, and to save images on external  
devices, see page 43.  
The type of discs or media on which the images  
perform [Format] by selecting  
(MENU)  
can be saved depend on the [  
selected when the images were recorded.  
Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] ([50p  
Quality ]) or [Highest Quality ] can be  
REC Mode]  
[Setup] [  
[Format]   
(
Media Settings)]   
.
Notes on optional accessories  
saved on external media devices or on Blu-ray  
discs (p. 45).  
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.  
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available  
in some countries/regions.  
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About this manual, illustrations and  
on-screen displays  
Notes on use  
Be careful of your surroundings when using  
this product. Especially, do not use this product  
while walking. Doing so may cause accidents  
or injury.  
Do not do any of the following. Otherwise,  
the memory card may be damaged, recorded  
images may be impossible to play back or may  
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.  
ejecting the memory card when the access  
lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing  
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor  
from this product, or applying mechanical  
shock or vibration to this product when the  
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 22) or the  
access lamp (p. 19) are lit or flashing  
The example images used in this manual for  
illustration purposes are captured using a digital  
still camera, and therefore may appear different  
from images and screen indicators that actually  
appear on this product. And, the illustrations  
of this product and its screen indication are  
exaggerated or simplified for understandability.  
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with  
high definition image quality is called AVCHD  
recording disc.  
Design and specifications of this product and  
accessories are subject to change without notice.  
Viewing 3D video images  
When using the neck strap, do not carry this  
product on your back. Doing so may cause  
injury. And do not allow this product to knock  
against another object.  
Some people may experience discomfort (such  
as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching  
3D video images.  
Sony recommends that all viewers take regular  
breaks while watching 3D video images. The  
length and frequency of necessary breaks will  
vary from person to person. You must decide  
what works best.  
If you experience any discomfort, you should  
stop watching the 3D video images until the  
discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe  
necessary.  
You should also review the instruction manual  
of any other device or media used with this  
product.  
About manuals for this product  
Two manuals have been prepared for this  
product, the “Operating Guide” and the  
“Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook  
(PDF).” The “Operating Guide” introduces  
basic operations and the “Digital Recording  
Binoculars Handbook (PDF)” explains  
details of functions.  
The vision of young children (especially those  
under six years old) is still under development.  
Consult your doctor (such as a pediatrician or  
eye doctor) before allowing young children to  
watch 3D video images.  
Adults should supervise young children to  
ensure they follow the recommendations listed  
above.  
Operating Guide  
This manual introduces the basic  
operations of this product, such as  
recording and playback.  
Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook  
(PDF)  
This manual explains various operations,  
such as how to use the setting menu and  
how to save images on other devices.  
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How to read Digital Recording  
Binoculars Handbook (PDF)  
Install the “Digital Recording Binoculars  
Handbook” on your computer from the  
supplied CD-ROM.  
For a Windows computer  
When the installation screen appears, click  
[Handbook] the desired language and  
the model name [Install], and follow the  
on-screen instructions to install the Handbook.  
The short-cut icon is created on the computer  
screen.  
For a Mac  
Open the [Handbook] - [GB] folder on the  
CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf] to your  
computer.  
You need Adobe Reader to read the “Digital  
Recording Binoculars Handbook.” If it is not  
installed on your computer, you can download  
it from the Adobe Systems web page.  
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Table of contents  
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Getting started  
Step 1: Checking the supplied items  
When opening the box for the first time, make sure that all of the supplied items listed below  
are included. The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.  
Items  
DEV-3  
DEV-5  
DEV-5K  
Digital Recording Binoculars (1)  
Carrying case (1)  
Neck strap (1)  
Lens cover (1)  
Finder cap (1)  
Large eyecup (2)  
AC Adaptor/Battery charger (AC-VQV10) (1)  
Connecting cord (DK-225) (1)  
AC Adaptor (AC-L200) (1)  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)  
Rechargeable battery pack (1)  
A/V connecting cable (1)  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
Component A/V cable (1)  
USB cable (1)  
USB Adaptor Cable (1)  
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Items  
DEV-3  
DEV-5  
DEV-5K  
CD-ROM Video Camera Application  
Software (1)  
“PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”)  
Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook (PDF)  
“Operating Guide” (1)  
You can use this product with the lens cover  
attached.  
Attaching the supplied items  
Attaching the neck strap  
To avoid dropping this product, attach the  
neck strap to the binoculars following the  
steps below.  
Insert one end of the neck strap into the  
strap mount on the binoculars. Then, fasten  
the neck strap, placing the end of the neck  
strap into the clasp.  
Attaching the large eyecup (DEV-5/5K)  
If you cannot see the picture in the  
viewfinder clearly under bright light, use  
the large eyecup.  
Align the large eyecup with the eyecup  
groove in the viewfinder.  
Attaching the lens cover (DEV-5/5K)  
When you do not intend to use this  
product, store this product with the lens  
cover attached.  
Attaching the finder cap (DEV-5/5K)  
When you do not intend to use this  
product, store this product with the finder  
cap attached.  
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Step 2: Charging the  
battery pack  
You can attach the finder cap to the neck  
strap as illustrated when it is not being  
used.  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack (V series).  
Notes  
You cannot use any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack other than NP-FV70/FV100 to this  
product.  
Charging the battery pack installed  
into this product  
Set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) by pressing the green  
button.  
Turn the battery cover lock to  
OPEN and open the battery  
cover.  
Align the battery with the groove  
in the battery compartment (),  
and slide the battery until it clicks  
().  
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DEV-5K:  
Connect the power cord and the  
connecting cord (DK-225) to the  
AC Adaptor/Charger.  
Set the mode switch on the AC Adaptor/  
Charger to VCR/CAMERA.  
CHG (charge) lamp  
Align the battery with the groove.  
Close the battery cover and turn  
the battery cover lock to LOCK.  
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
DEV-3/5:  
Power cord (mains  
lead)  
Connect the AC Adaptor and the  
power cord (mains lead) to this  
product and the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
CHG (charge) lamp  
Mode  
switch  
DC OUT jack  
Connecting cord (DK-225)  
DC IN jack  
DC plug  
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts. The CHG (charge)  
lamp turns off when the battery pack is  
fully charged.  
To the wall outlet (wall  
socket)  
Power cord (mains  
lead)  
When the battery is charged,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from  
the DC IN jack of this product.  
AC Adaptor  
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If you continue to charge the battery  
after normal charging is complete until  
the battery mark shows “FULL,” the  
battery pack can be used slightly longer  
than when in the normal charged state.  
Charging the battery pack using  
the AC Adaptor/Charger (DEV-5K)  
The AC Adaptor/Charger can charge the  
battery pack faster than charging it with  
this product.  
Power cord (mains  
lead)  
Charging time  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
Charging with this product  
Battery pack  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
Charging time  
195  
390  
CHARGE lamp  
Mode switch  
Charging with AC Adaptor/Charger  
(supplied with DEV-5K)  
Charging  
time  
Charging  
Battery pack  
time  
Set the mode switch on the AC  
Adaptor/Charger to CHARGE.  
(NORMAL)  
(FULL)  
130  
185  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
70  
125  
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor/Charger.  
The charging times shown in the table above  
are measured when charging this product  
at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is  
recommended that you charge the battery in  
a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F  
to 86 °F).  
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to a wall outlet (wall socket).  
Tips  
See page 81 on recording and playing time.  
When this product is on, you can check the  
approximate amount of remaining battery  
power (expected recording and playing time)  
with the remaining battery indicator at the  
upper right on the screen.  
Attach the battery pack to the AC  
Adaptor/Charger by sliding it in  
the direction of the arrow.  
The CHARGE lamp lights up and  
charging starts.  
When charging is complete, the battery  
mark is displayed ( ).  
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The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging  
under the following conditions:  
The battery pack is not installed correctly.  
The battery pack is damaged.  
The temperature of the battery pack is low.  
Remove the battery pack from this product  
and put it in a warm place.  
The temperature of the battery pack is high.  
Remove the battery pack from this product  
and put it in a cool place.  
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a  
power source  
Make the same connections as “Step 2:  
if the battery pack is installed, the battery  
pack is not discharged.  
To remove the battery pack  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
Open the battery cover (p. 11).  
Slide the battery release lever and  
remove the battery.  
Notes on the AC Adaptor  
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when  
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using this product.  
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
Battery release lever  
Charging the battery pack abroad  
You can charge the battery pack in any  
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor  
(supplied with DEV-3/5) or the AC Adaptor/  
Charger (supplied with DEV-5K) within the  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.  
Notes  
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.  
Notes on the battery pack  
When you remove the battery pack or  
disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn this product  
off and make sure that the  
(Movie)/  
(Photo) lamps (p. 22), the access lamp (p. 19)  
are turned off.  
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Step 3: Turning the  
power on, and setting  
up this product  
4
Adjust the width between the left  
and right viewfinder to fit your  
eyes using the IPD ADJ dial.  
Notes  
Do not turn the power on with the USB cable  
connected.  
Do not connect the USB cable until the  
following procedure is completed.  
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Set the POWER switch to ON by  
pressing the green button.  
This product is turned on.  
Adjust the width so that left and right  
images overlap.  
Make sure that the image in the viewfinder  
does not look like it has a double image.  
If this product is used by more than one  
person, adjust the width each time the user  
changes.  
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6
Push the IPD ADJ dial back into  
this product.  
Adjust the diopter until you  
can see a clear image with each  
eye by turning the diopter  
adjustment dial.  
Set the language, area, summer  
time, date & time format, and  
date & time using the ////  
Enter button, then confirm each  
setting.  
Enter button  
If this product is used by more than one  
person, adjust the diopter each time the  
user changes.  
Adjust the diopter for each eye separately.  
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Pull out the IPD ADJ dial.  
When each setting have been  
completed, select [Next] and press  
Enter.  
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To set the date and time again, select  
Image in the left  
viewfinder  
Image in the right  
viewfinder  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
Clock Settings)] [Date & Time  
Setting] [Date & Time]. When [Date  
& Time] is not on the screen, press /   
until the item appears.  
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Select [60i (NTSC)] or [50i (PAL)]  
to suit the TV color system used  
in your country/region, then  
press Enter.  
Image viewed by both eyes  
If the horizontal line and the vertical  
lines do not overlap, adjust the position  
of the image in the right viewfinder  
When the 60i/50i selection is made,  
this product restarts to update the  
system.  
by selecting  
/
until the lines  
.
See page 84 for details on the TV color  
system in your country/region.  
overlap, then select  
If you see the image below, the device  
works correctly.  
If you see the image below, stop using this  
product.  
8
9
Confirm the warning about  
continuous use and the warning  
about viewfinder adjustment,  
then select [Next].  
The horizontal line and the vertical lines do not  
overlap.  
Adjust the relative vertical  
position of the right and left  
viewfinder.  
Make sure that the horizontal line  
overlaps the vertical lines.  
The horizontal line is extremely tilted.  
If you cannot see images correctly, this  
product may be damaged. Contact  
your Sony dealer or local authorized  
Sony service facility.  
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Type of subjects that should be  
displayed on the screen for [Auto 3D  
Lens Adjust]  
The scale indicated varies depending on the  
subject displayed on the screen.  
10Select [Run].  
Subjects that indicate a higher scale:  
Bright subjects, such as objects outdoors in  
daylight  
Subjects with various colors and shapes  
If you select [Run Later], the recording  
mode screen appears. When you turn on  
this product next time, the [Auto 3D Lens  
Adjust] screen will appear.  
11Adjust the 3D lens.  
Subjects that indicate a lower scale and  
Aim this product at a subject to display  
it on the screen.  
result in adjustment failure:  
Dark subjects, such as objects viewed at night  
Subjects within 2 m (6 ft. 6 3/4 in.) away from  
this product  
Be sure that the subject produces a scale  
higher than the mark.  
Plain, non-colorful subjects  
Subjects that repeat the same pattern, such as  
rows of windows on buildings  
Moving subjects  
Scale  
12Select  
.
Notes  
Do not change the subject until the  
adjustment is completed.  
You may see primary colors, red, blue, or green,  
shimmering in the viewfinder when you move  
your line of sight. This is not a malfunction.  
The shimmering colors will not be recorded on  
the memory card.  
The date and time does not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the memory card, and can be displayed  
during playback. To display the date and time,  
Notes  
If this product failed [Auto 3D Lens Adjust],  
select [Run Again].  
select  
Playback Settings)] [Data Code]   
[Date/Time]   
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
.
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Step 4: Inserting a  
memory card  
To turn off the power  
Types of memory card you can use with  
this product  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).  
The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few  
seconds and this product is turned off.  
“Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” media  
(Mark2)  
SD memory card*  
SDHC memory  
card*  
SDXC memory  
card*  
Changing the language setting  
“Memory Stick  
PRO-HG Duo”  
media  
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language.  
Select  
(MENU) [Setup]   
General Settings)] [Language  
[
(
Setting] a desired language   
.
Described in this  
Described in this  
manual, “Memory manual, SD card  
Stick PRO Duo”  
media  
* SD Speed Class 4 or faster is required.  
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size  
of “Memory Stick, or standard size SD cards  
can be used for this product.  
Do not attach a label or the like on memory  
card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may  
cause a malfunction.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 32 GB  
and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified  
to operate with this product.  
Notes  
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this  
product.  
Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards  
cannot be imported to or played back on  
computers or AV devices not supporting the  
exFAT* file system by connecting this product  
to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm  
in advance that the connecting equipment is  
supporting the exFAT system. If you connect  
an equipment not supporting the exFAT system  
and the format screen appears, do not perform  
the format. All the data recorded will be lost.  
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for  
SDXC memory cards.  
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Open the cover, and insert the  
memory card with the nothched  
edge in the direction as  
illustrated until it clicks.  
Close the cover after inserting the memory  
card.  
Access lamp  
Note the direction of notched corner.  
The [Preparing image database file.  
Please wait.] screen appears if you  
insert a new memory card. Wait until  
the screen disappears.  
Close the cover.  
Notes  
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.  
It may be possible that there is not enough free  
space.] is displayed, format the memory card  
Confirm the direction of the memory card.  
If you forcibly insert the memory card in the  
wrong direction, the memory card, memory  
card slot, or image data may be damaged.  
Do not open the cover during recording.  
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be  
careful so that the memory card does not pop  
out and drop.  
To eject the memory card  
Open the cover and lightly push the  
memory card in once.  
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Binoculars/Recording/Playback  
Using this product as  
binoculars  
Tips  
[ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default  
setting.  
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Set the POWER switch to ON by  
pressing the green button.  
About zooming  
Magnifications available are as follows.  
This product is turned on.  
Binoculars magnification (approx.)  
DEV-3  
DEV-5/5K  
Movie  
0.8 to  
10   
0.8 to  
20 *2  
recording (2D  
mode)*1  
0.8 to  
10 *3  
Movie  
Some settings screen may appear  
depending on the status of this product  
when it is turned on. Use this product  
after completing any necessory  
adjustments.  
0.5 to  
0.5 to  
recording (3D  
5.4   
5.4   
mode)*1  
Photo recording  
0.5 to  
0.5 to  
10 (16:9) 20 *4  
0.3 to  
(16:9)  
7.5 (4:3) 0.3 to  
15 *4  
(4:3)  
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3
Make sure that the diopter, the  
width, and the relative vertical  
position of the right and left  
viewfinder fit you (p. 15).  
Zoom ratio (approx.)  
DEV-3  
DEV-5/5K  
Movie  
12   
24 *2  
12 *3  
recording (2D  
mode)  
Hold this product with both  
hands and aim it at the subject.  
Movie  
recording (3D  
mode)  
10   
10   
44 *4  
Photo  
recording  
22   
1
*
[
SteadyShot] is set to something other than  
[Active]  
2
*
[Digital Zoom] is set to [On] (The image  
quality decreases when you use the large  
magnification)  
[Digital Zoom] is set to [Off]  
The image quality decreases when you use the  
large magnification  
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4
*
*
You can magnify images with the power  
zoom lever.  
This product adjusts the focus  
automatically with the auto-focus function  
(default setting).  
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Tips  
To switch the viewfinder display  
between 2D and 3D  
Press FINDER 2D/3D to switch the  
The binoculars magnification indicates how big  
the subject looks with the binoculars compared  
with your naked eye.  
The zoom ratio indicates the ratio of the focal  
lengths between the minimum and maximum  
value.  
viewfinder display between 2D and 3D.  
Tips  
In the 3D display mode for the viewfinder, this  
product displays the image from the left lens in  
the left viewfinder, and the image from the right  
lens in the right viewfinder. In the 2D display  
mode, this product displays the image from the  
left lens in both the left and right viewfinder.  
Wider range of view  
(Wide angle)  
Close view  
(Telephoto)  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
Notes  
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power  
zoom lever may also be recorded.  
To adjust the focus manually  
Select  
[  
(MENU) [Camera/Mic]  
Manual Settings)] [Focus]  
(
using the ////Enter buttons.  
Select  
(nearby subject)/  
(distant subject) and press Enter several  
times to adjust the focus.  
Tips  
To adjust the focus automatically, select [Auto].  
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Recording  
In the default setting, images in the  
viewfinder are displayed in 3D (p. 21), but  
movies are recorded in 2D.  
Press START/STOP to start  
recording.  
Set the POWER switch to ON by  
pressing the green button.  
This product is turned on.  
Recording movies  
[STBY] [REC]  
Press MODE to turn on the  
(Movie) lamp.  
MODE button  
The recording lamp lights in red  
during recording.  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
(Movie): When recording a movie  
(Photo): When recording a photo  
To display items on the screen again  
Press the ////Enter buttons or any  
other button. You can change the settings  
using the [Display Setting] menu (p. 62).  
Notes  
The maximum continuous recordable time of a  
movie is as follows.  
2D: about 13 hours  
3D: about 6 hours 30 minutes  
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie  
file is created automatically.  
It will take several seconds until you can start  
recording after you turn on this product. You  
cannot operate this product during this time.  
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The following states will be indicated if data is  
still being written onto the memory card after  
recording has finished. During this time, do  
not apply shock or vibration to this product, or  
remove the battery or AC Adaptor.  
Access lamp (p. 19) is lit or flashing  
The media icon in the upper right of the  
screen is flashing  
Notes  
When you record 3D movies, the binocular  
magnification can be set to up to about 5 times.  
If you want to monitor* or record a subject  
using a larger image, set [2D/3D Mode Select]  
to [2D].  
* In this manual, ”monitor” means that the user  
watches or views a subject without recording.  
Tips  
Data code during recording  
See page 82 on the recordable time of movies.  
You can check the recordable time, estimated  
remaining capacity, etc., by selecting  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
Settings)] [Media Info].  
The recording date, time, condition and  
coordinates (DEV-5/5K) are recorded  
automatically on the memory card. They  
are not displayed during recording.  
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Media  
However, you can check them as [Data  
Code] during playback. To display them,  
To switch the 2D and 3D recording  
mode  
You can select a recording mode of either  
2D or 3D.  
select  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
Playback Settings)] [Data Code]  
a desired setting   
.
To switch 2D and 3D, select  
(MENU)  
[Image Quality/Size] [2D/3D Mode  
Select].  
Shooting photos  
Press MODE to turn on the  
(Photo) lamp.  
Tips  
When you change the [2D/3D Mode Select]  
setting, movies played back on this product and  
movies output from the HDMI OUT jack are  
changed between 2D and 3D automatically.  
The screen display switches for photo  
recording mode.  
MODE button  
Optimum distance from the subject  
and zooming level  
The distance at which you can obtain  
good 3D movies varies depending on the  
zooming level.  
Distance from the subject  
Zoom  
about 80 cm to 6 m (3 ft. to  
20 ft.)  
(Movie): When recording a movie  
(Photo): When recording a photo  
about 2.5 m to 10 m (8 ft. to  
32 ft.)  
about 7.5 m to 20 m (25 ft. to  
65 ft.)  
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Playback on this  
product  
You can play back images recorded with  
this product.  
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the  
focus, then press it fully.  
Tips  
If you want to play back 3D images, set [2D/3D  
Mode Select] to [3D].  
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON by  
pressing the green button.  
Flashes Lights up  
This product is turned on.  
Press  
(View Images).  
When  
disappears, the photo is recorded.  
The Event Index screen appears after  
some seconds.  
Note  
You cannot shoot photos in 3D. Select  
(MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [2D/3D  
Mode Select] [2D].  
3
Select an image you want to view  
using ///, then press Enter.  
Playback starts.  
Tips  
See page 82 on the recordable number of  
photos.  
To change the image size, Select  
[Image Quality/Size] [  
(MENU)  
Image Size]  
a desired setting   
You cannot record photos while  
displayed.  
.
is  
To the MENU screen  
previous image/  
previous event/  
next image  
next event  
Change to the movie/photo  
recording mode  
Event title  
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Notes  
Total time of movies/Total number  
of photos in the event  
Switch Image Type button (2D  
You may not be able to play back the images  
with other devices than this product.  
only) (  
MOVIE/PHOTO*)  
Movie  
MOVIE,  
PHOTO,  
Tips  
When playback from the selected image reaches  
the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX  
screen.  
Select  
movies slowly.  
As you repeat pressing Enter after selecting  
during playback, movies are  
played as fast as about 5 times about 10  
times about 30 times about 60 times.  
The recording date, time, and shooting  
conditions are recorded automatically during  
recording. This information is not displayed  
during recording, but you can display it during  
Photo  
/
during pause to play back  
* If you start playback from the  
MOVIE/PHOTO] screen, movies  
and photos are played back in the mixed  
order by shooting date and time.  
This product organizes images into a  
group that is called an event, based on the  
date and time, and information on how  
often you record images.  
[
/
playback by selecting  
[Setup] [  
[Data Code] a desired setting   
(MENU)   
Playback Settings)]   
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Operations available on the playback  
display  
.
To play a Slideshow, select [  
PHOTO] from  
the Switch Image Type button on the Event  
Index screen. To repeat Slideshow, select  
[Slideshow Set].  
Pause/Play  
Stop  
Previous/Next image  
Fast-reverse/Fast-  
forward  
Play slide show  
Volume  
Delete  
Context  
Some buttons may not be displayed depending  
on the playback image.  
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Playing images on a TV  
Connection methods, the image type  
(3D or 2D) and the image quality (high  
definition or standard definition) viewed  
on the TV screen differ depending on  
what type of TV is connected, and the  
connectors used.  
List of connection  
Connecting to a 3D TV  
Movies recorded in 3D are played back in  
3D. Make sure that [2D/3D Mode Select] is  
set to [3D].  
Output connectors on this product  
A/V Remote Connector  
HDMI Cable (sold  
separately)  
HDMI OUT jack  
Component A/V Cable  
(supplied with DEV-5K)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue)PB/CB  
(Red)PR/CR  
(White)  
(Red)  
Notes  
When the TV is connected with a component  
A/V cable, 3D movies are displayed in 2D.  
1
2
3
Switch the input on the TV to the  
connected jack.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.  
Adjusting the depth of 3D movies  
when this product is connected to a 3D  
TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately)  
You can adjust the depth of image while  
playing back 3D movies.  
Only operating buttons are displayed in the  
viewfinder. Adjust the depth while checking  
the images displayed on the TV screen.  
Connect this product to a TV.  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
source (p. 14).  
Select  
[3D Depth Adjustment] on  
Play a movie or a photo on this  
product (p. 24).  
the 3D movie playback screen.  
The movie stops, and a warning about  
[3D Depth Adjustment] appears.  
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Select [Next] to display the screen used  
to adjust the vertical direction.  
Connecting to a non-high-definition  
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
Select  
direction [Next].  
/
to adjust the vertical  
Movies are played back in standard  
definition image quality.  
Component A/V Cable  
(supplied with DEV-5K)  
The screen used to adjust horizontal  
direction appears.  
(Green) Y  
(Blue)PB/CB  
(Red)PR/CR  
Select  
/
to adjust the  
horizontal direction   
.
(White)  
(Red)  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
(Red)  
Connecting to a high definition TV  
The movies are played back in high  
definition image quality.  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (sold separately)  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow)  
HDMI Cable (sold  
separately)  
When you connect with component  
A/V cable  
If you connect only component video plugs,  
audio signals are not output. Connect the white  
and red plugs to output audio signals.  
Select the [Component] setting for the  
component input jack you are using.  
Component A/V Cable  
(supplied with DEV-5K)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue)PB/CB  
(Red)PR/CR  
Select  
Connection)] [Component] a  
desired setting to make the setting.  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
(White)  
(Red)  
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When you connect with HDMI cable  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor  
(EUROCONNECTOR)  
Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to  
view playback pictures.  
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.  
Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for  
this product), and a plug suitable for connecting  
your TV on the other end.  
Copyright-protected images are not output  
from the HDMI OUT jack of this product.  
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no  
sound or image) with this connection.  
Do not connect this product HDMI OUT jack  
to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as  
malfunction may result.  
TV/VCR  
Tips  
If you connect this product to the TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images,  
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as  
follows:  
HDMI component S VIDEO video  
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.  
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality  
images and digital audio.  
To set the aspect ratio according to the  
connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to  
your TV (p. 66).  
When you connect with A/V  
connecting cable with S-Video  
Using “BRAVIASync  
When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)  
is connected, audio signals are not output. To  
output audio signals, connect the white and red  
plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.  
This connection produces higher resolution  
images compared with the A/V connecting  
cable.  
You can operate this product with the  
remote commander of your TV by  
connecting this product to a “BRAVIA”  
Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or  
later with the HDMI cable.  
You can operate the menu of this product  
by pressing the SYNC MENU button of  
the remote commander of your TV. You  
can display this product screens such as  
Event Index, play selected movies or display  
selected photos by pressing up/down/  
left/right/enter buttons of the remote  
commander of your TV.  
When your TV is monaural (When your  
TV has only one audio input jack)  
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting  
cable to the video input jack and connect the  
white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug  
to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.  
When connecting to your TV via a VCR  
Connect this product to the LINE IN input on  
the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set  
the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO  
1, VIDEO 2, etc.).  
Notes  
There may be some operations you cannot do  
with the remote commander.  
To set this product, select  
[Setup] [ Connection)] [CTRL  
FOR HDMI] [On] (the default setting)   
(MENU)   
Notes  
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When the A/V connecting cable is used to  
output movies, movies are output with standard  
definition image quality.  
.
Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the  
instruction manual of the TV for details.  
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The operation of “BRAVIASync differs  
according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to  
the instruction manual of your TV for details.  
Tips  
If you turn off the TV, this product is turned off  
simultaneously.  
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Advanced operations  
Useful functions for  
recording movies and  
photos  
Scene detection  
(Backlight),  
(Night scene), (Spotlight), (Low  
light), (Macro)  
This product selects the most effective  
setting automatically, depending on the  
scene.  
(Landscape),  
The available menu items differ between  
the movie mode ( ) and photo mode  
(
).  
Recording better images  
automatically (Intelligent  
Auto)  
Camera-shake detection  
(Walk), (Tripod)  
This product detects whether camera-shake  
occurs or not, and makes the optimum  
compensation.  
When you turn this product toward the  
subject, this product sets the optimum  
combination of the 3 detection modes: Face  
detection, Scene detection and Camera-  
shake detection ([Off] is the default  
setting). When this product detects the  
subject, the icons that correspond to the  
detected condition are displayed.  
Notes  
This product may not detect the expected  
scene or subject, depending on the recording  
conditions.  
Selecting the recording  
mode  
Select  
at the right bottom on  
You can switch the recording mode to select  
the recording screen of movies or  
photos.  
the movie quality ([Standard  
] is the  
default setting). The recording time of the  
memory card is changed depending on the  
recording mode.  
You cannot change the recording mode  
while recording 3D movies.  
Select [On]   
.
Select  
(MENU) [Image  
Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].  
Face detection  
(Portrait), (Baby)  
This product detects faces, and adjusts the  
focus, color, and exposure.  
Select the desired recording  
mode.  
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The recording modes available will  
PS mode: 1920 1080/50p  
FX or FH mode: 1920 1080/50i  
HQ or LP mode: 1440 1080/50i  
You can select the following recording mode.  
[3D] (HD 28M (3D))  
depend on the selected [  
Rate] (p. 63).  
Frame  
*
appears on a medium icon if a movie  
recorded with the selected recording  
mode cannot be saved on that medium.  
[60p Quality  
HD 28M (PS))  
[Highest Quality  
[High Quality  
] ([50p Quality  
]) (AVC  
] (AVC HD 24M (FX))  
] (AVC HD 17M (FH))  
Select  
.
[Standard  
] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the  
default setting)  
[Long Time  
“M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”  
] (AVC HD 5M (LP))  
Recording modes and the media  
Types of media that images can be saved  
on will depend on the recording mode  
selected.  
For details on a save operation using the  
external devices, see page 43.  
Recording information on  
your location (GPS) (DEV-  
5/5K)  
This product records information on  
the location when movies or photos are  
recorded (the default setting).  
Recording mode  
FH/  
Types of media  
3D PS* FX HQ/  
LP  
GPS triangulating status  
External media  
(USB storage  
devices)  
Searching for the  
satellites  
Blu-ray discs  
AVCHD recording  
discs  
Number of dots  
changes  
* [PS] can be set only when [  
Frame Rate] is  
set to [60p] ([50p]).  
Tips  
This product can record images with the  
following recording format. The recording  
format varies depending on the setting of  
[60i/50i Sel].  
Unable to  
Triangulating  
triangulate  
When [60i/50i Sel] is set to [60i (NTSC)]  
3D mode: 1920 1080/60i  
PS mode: 1920 1080/60p  
FX or FH mode: 1920 1080/60i  
HQ or LP mode: 1440 1080/60i  
When [60i/50i Sel] is set to [50i (PAL)]  
3D mode: 1920 1080/50i  
Unable to  
Triangulating meters  
record location  
information  
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Notes  
Controlling the image  
settings manually with  
the MANUAL dial  
It may take a while before this product starts  
triangulating.  
If this product cannot triangulate, the following  
operations may resolve the issue.  
Move to a place where radio signals are easier  
to receive.  
You can assign 1 menu item you use often  
to the MANUAL dial.  
The operation below is described as  
adjusting the 3D depth using the MANUAL  
dial that [3D Depth Adjustment] is  
assigned to. The [3D Depth Adjustment]  
here allows you to adjust the 3-dimensional  
appearance of the image on the screen  
during recording.  
Tips  
In the following situations, the current location  
of this product shown on the map may be  
different from the actual location. The margin  
of error can be as wide as several hundred  
meters.  
When this product receives GPS signals that  
have been reflected off surrounding buildings.  
When the GPS signal is too weak.  
To display recorded location information,  
MANUAL button  
perform  
(MENU) [Setup]   
Playback Settings)] [Data Code]  
[
(
[Coordinates].  
Establishing priorities for location  
information  
See page 69.  
MANUAL dial  
Press MANUAL to make this  
product adjust the depth of the  
3D image.  
If you do not want to record location  
information  
Perform  
(MENU) [Setup]   
[
(
General Settings)] [GPS  
Pressing MANUAL repeatedly toggles  
between enabling and disabling the  
3D depth adjustment.  
Setting] [Off].  
Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust  
the 3D depth while checking the  
image on the screen.  
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Tips  
If you select  
Items you can control with the  
MANUAL dial  
at the right of the screen while  
setting [3D Depth Adjustment], the manual  
setting of [3D Depth Adjustment] is canceled.  
In the case of items other than [3D Depth  
Adjustment], pressing MANUAL switches  
between automatic and manual settings.  
You can also assign menu items to the  
Movie recording  
[3D Depth Adjustment]  
[Focus] ... p. 57  
[Exposure] ... p. 57  
[AE Shift] ... p. 58  
[White Balance Shift] ... p. 58  
MANUAL dial by selecting  
(MENU)   
Camera Settings)]  
[Camera/Mic] [  
(
Photo recording  
[Dial Setting].  
Even if you open the IRIS wider (a smaller  
F-stop) than F3.4 when you set the zoom lever  
to the W (Wide angle) side, the IRIS is reset  
to F3.4 as you move the zoom lever to the T  
(Telephoto) side.  
If you adjust the IRIS, the in-focus range in  
front of and behind the focused subject is  
changed. When you open the IRIS wider (a  
smaller F-stop), the in-focus range becomes  
narrower, and when you close the IRIS  
narrower (a larger F-stop), the in-focus range  
becomes wider. You can set the IRIS to a  
preferred value depending on the shooting  
scenes.  
[Focus] ... p. 57  
[Exposure] ... p. 57  
[IRIS] ... p. 58  
[Shutter Speed] ... p. 58  
[AE Shift] ... p. 58  
[White Balance Shift] ... p. 58  
To assign the menu item to the  
MANUAL dial  
Press and hold MANUAL down for a  
few seconds.  
The [Dial Setting] screen appears.  
When you record images under a fluorescent  
lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp,  
horizontal stripes may appear, flicker may  
occur, or color may change. In this case, change  
the shutter speed according to the power supply  
frequency in your region.  
The camera data (p. 66) that appears on the  
screen will differ, depending on the recording  
settings of this product. The settings will be  
displayed with the following icons.  
Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the  
item to be assigned.  
Press MANUAL.  
Notes  
: Automatic  
Manual settings will be retained even if you  
change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial.  
However, if you set [Exposure] after setting  
[AE Shift] manually, [Exposure] will override  
[AE Shift].  
: Exposure is set manually.  
If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS], or  
[Shutter Speed], the settings of other 2 items  
are canceled.  
If you select [RESET] in step , all the items  
adjusted manually are reset to the default  
settings.  
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Making good use of  
this product  
To select and delete movies,  
Deleting images  
select  
[
[Multiple Images]  
You can free memory card space by deleting  
movies and photos from memory card.  
]/[ PHOTO]/  
MOVIE  
[
MOVIE/PHOTO]*.  
Notes  
You cannot restore images once they are  
deleted. Save important movies and photos in  
advance.  
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from this product while deleting the  
images. It may damage the memory card.  
Do not eject the memory card while deleting  
images.  
* Only 3D movies can be deleted in the 3D  
mode.  
You cannot delete protected movies and photos.  
Undo the protection of the movies and photos  
to delete them, before you try to delete them  
Select the movies or photos to be  
deleted.  
is displayed on the selected images.  
Tips  
You can delete the image using on the  
playback screen.  
To delete all images recorded in the memory  
card, and recover all the recordable space of the  
memory card, format the memory card (p. 65).  
Reduced-size images which enable you to view  
many images at the same time on an index  
screen are called “thumbnails.”  
Press PHOTO while selecting the desired  
thumbnail so that you can confirm the  
image. Select  
to return to the  
previous screen.  
Press  
(View Images) (p. 24).  
Select  
.
Select  
(MENU) [Edit/  
Copy] [Delete] using the  
To delete all movies/photos in an event  
at one time  
.
////Enter buttons  
In step 3, select [All In Event].  
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Press PHOTO while selecting the desired  
thumbnail so that you can confirm the  
Select  
select the desired event, then select  
/
and press Enter to  
image. Select  
to return to the  
.
previous screen.  
Press PHOTO while selecting the desired  
thumbnail so that you can confirm the  
image. Select  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
Select  
.
Select  
.
To undo the protection of movies and  
photos  
Select the movie or photo marked with  
Protecting recorded movies and  
photos (Protect)  
Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting  
them by mistake.  
in step 4.  
disappears.  
To protect all movies/photos in an  
event at one time  
In step 3, select [Set All In Event].  
Press  
(View Images) (p. 24).  
Select  
(MENU) [Edit/  
Copy] [Protect] using the  
.
////Enter buttons  
To select and protect movies,  
Select  
/
and press Enter to  
select  
[
[Multiple Images]  
MOVIE  
select the desired event, then select  
.
Press PHOTO while selecting the desired  
thumbnail so that you can confirm the  
image. Select  
previous screen.  
]/[ PHOTO]/  
[
MOVIE/PHOTO]*.  
* Only 3D movies can be protected in the  
3D mode.  
to return to the  
Select  
.
Select the movies and photos to  
be protected.  
To undo the protection of an event  
In step 3 above, select [Remove All In  
Event], select the desired movies/photos,  
is displayed on the selected images.  
then select  
.
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Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from this product while dividing the  
movie. It may damage the memory card.  
Do not eject the memory card while dividing  
movies.  
Dividing a movie  
You can divide a movie to delete  
unnecessary parts.  
A slight difference may occur from the point  
where you select  
and the actual dividing  
Select [Divide] on the  
movie playback screen using the  
point, as this product selects the dividing point  
based on about 0.5 second increments.  
Only simple editing is available on this product.  
Use the supplied software “PMB” for more  
advanced editing.  
.
////Enter buttons  
Select  
to play back movies.  
Select  
at the point where you  
want to divide the movie into  
scenes.  
The movie pauses.  
Select  
/
to adjust the  
dividing point with more  
precision.  
Returns to the beginning of the selected  
movie  
Select  
.
Notes  
You cannot restore movies once they are  
divided.  
You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the  
protection of the movie to divide it, before you  
try to divide it (p. 35).  
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Saving movies and photos with a computer  
Selecting the method for creating a disc  
(computer)  
Several methods for creating a disc from movies or photos recorded on this product are  
described here. Select the method that suits your disc player.  
Disc type  
Choosing a method  
Player  
Importing movies and  
Blu-ray disc playback  
photos to a computer (p. 39)  
devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc  
player, PlayStation3, etc.)  
Creating a Blu-ray disc*  
with high definition image  
quality (p. 42)  
To save images on  
a Blu-ray disc with  
high definition image  
quality  
Creating a disc with one touch  
(Disc Burn) (p. 40)  
AVCHD format playback  
devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc  
player, PlayStation3, etc.)  
Importing movies and  
To save images on a  
AVCHD recording disc  
with high definition  
image quality  
photos to a computer (p. 39)  
Creating a AVCHD recording  
disc with high definition  
image quality (p. 41)  
Importing movies and  
Ordinary DVD playback  
devices (a DVD player, a  
computer that can play  
DVDs, etc.)  
photos to a computer (p. 39)  
Creating a standard  
definition image quality disc  
(p. 41)  
To copy images on  
a disc in standard  
definition image  
quality to distribute  
* To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on Software for “PMB” must be installed (p. 42).  
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Discs you can use with “PMB”  
You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray disc, see page 42.  
Disc type  
Features  
DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL  
Unrewritable  
DVD-RW/DVD+RW  
Rewritable  
Notes  
Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.  
The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.  
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Importing movies and  
photos to a computer  
Movies and photos recorded on this  
product can be imported to a computer.  
Turn on the computer beforehand.  
3
Click [Import].  
Refer to “PMB Help” for details.  
Notes  
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 14).  
1
Turn on this product, then  
connect this product to the  
computer using the USB cable  
(supplied).  
Movies and photos are imported to  
your computer.  
When the operation is completed, the  
“PMB” screen appears.  
USB cable (supplied)  
The [USB Select] screen appears on the  
screen of this product.  
2
Select [USB Connect] using  
///and press Enter.  
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,  
select  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
Connection)] [USB Connect].  
The window for import appears on the  
computer screen.  
If you want to change the location  
where imported media files will be  
saved, click [PMB] [Tools]   
[Settings...] [Import media files to]  
[Browse...], then select the desired  
location.  
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Creating a disc with  
one touch  
(Disc Burn)  
Movies and photos recorded on this  
2
Turn on this product, then  
connect this product to the  
computer using the USB cable  
(supplied).  
product that have not yet been saved with  
Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc  
automatically. Movies and photos are saved  
on a disc with their recorded image quality.  
Notes  
2D movies (the default setting) will make an  
AVCHD recording disc.  
You cannot create AVCHD recording discs:  
from 3D movies  
from movies recorded with [Highest Quality  
USB cable (supplied)  
] or [60p Quality  
]
([50p Quality  
Mode].  
Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with  
Disc Burn.  
]) mode of [  
REC  
The [USB Select] screen appears on the  
screen of this product.  
To create a standard definition image quality  
disc from high definition image quality movies,  
import movies to a computer first (p. 39), and  
then create a standard definition image quality  
disc (p. 41).  
Install “PMB” beforehand, however, do not start  
“PMB.”  
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 14).  
3
4
Select [Disc Burn] using  
///and press Enter.  
Follow the instructions on the  
computer screen.  
Notes  
Movies and photos are not saved on the  
computer when you perform Disc Burn.  
In the Disc Burn procedure, the words  
“Handycam” may be displayed on the computer  
screen. That does not have any effect on this  
product.  
1
Turn on your computer, and place  
an unused disc on the DVD drive.  
See page 38 for the type of discs you can  
use.  
If any other software than “PMB” starts  
automatically, shut it down.  
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Saving images on a  
disc  
You can select movies that have been  
imported to a computer and save them on  
a disc.  
[Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)]:  
You can save movies with high  
definition image quality on a DVD  
disc.  
[Create DVD-Video Format Discs  
(STD)]:  
1
Turn on your computer, and place  
an unused disc on the DVD drive.  
See page 37 for the type of discs you can  
use.  
If any other software than “PMB” starts  
automatically, shut it down.  
You can save movies with standard  
definition image quality on a DVD  
disc. Saving movies will take longer  
than the actual length of the movies,  
because the image quality must be  
converted from high definition to  
standard definition when saving the  
2
3
Start “PMB.”  
movie on the disc.  
To add movies to the previously selected  
ones, select the movies in the main  
window and drag and drop onto the  
window for selecting movies.  
Click [Calendar] or [Index] to  
select the date or folder, and  
select the movie you want to  
save on the disc.  
High definition image quality (HD)  
5
Follow the instructions on the  
screen to create a disc.  
It may take a long time to create a disc.  
movies are marked with  
.
To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key  
down and click thumbnails.  
4
Click (Create Disc) to select the  
type of disc you want to use.  
Playing an AVCHD recording disc on a  
computer  
You can play back AVCHD recording discs  
using “Player for AVCHD” that is installed  
together with “PMB.”  
To start “Player for AVCHD”  
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]  
[PMB Launcher] [View] [Player  
for AVCHD].  
The movie selection window appears.  
See the “Player for AVCHD” help on the  
operation.  
Notes  
Movies may not be played smoothly depending  
on the computer environment.  
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Creating a Blu-ray disc  
Copying a disc  
You can create a Blu-ray disc with a movie  
previously imported to a computer (p. 39).  
To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on  
Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click  
[BD Add-on Software] on the installation  
screen of “PMB,” and install this plug-in  
according to the on-screen instructions.  
Connect your computer to the internet  
when you install [BD Add-on Software].  
You can copy a recorded disc to another  
disc using “Video Disc Copier.”  
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]  
[PMB Launcher] [Disc Creation]   
[Video Disc Copier] to start the software.  
See “Video Disc Copier” help on the  
operation.  
Notes  
You cannot copy high definition image quality  
movies by converting them to standard  
definition image quality.  
You cannot copy to a Blu-ray disc.  
Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc  
drive, and click (Create Disc) [Create  
Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in step 4 of “Saving  
images on a disc” (p. 41). Other procedures  
are the same as that for creating an AVCHD  
disc.  
Notes  
Your computer must support the creation of  
Blu-ray discs.  
BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable)  
media are available for creating Blu-ray discs.  
You cannot add contents to either type of disc  
after creating the disc.  
Use a device compatible with AVCHD format  
Ver. 2.0 to play back a Blu-ray disc created with  
movies recorded in [60p Quality  
Quality ]) or 3D.  
] ([50p  
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Saving images with an external device  
Selecting a method for saving images with an  
external device  
You can save movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the  
device.  
Movies  
/
External devices  
Connecting cable  
Page  
External media device  
Saving images on an external  
media device with high  
definition image quality.  
USB Adaptor Cable  
(supplied with  
DEV-5K)  
DVD writer other than  
DVDirect Express  
Saving images on a DVD disc  
with high definition image  
quality.  
USB cable  
(supplied)  
Hard disk recorder, etc.  
Saving images on a DVD  
disc with standard definition  
image quality.  
A/V connecting  
cable (supplied)  
Notes  
The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.  
Discs with high definition image quality images recorded should not be used in DVD players/recorders.  
Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may  
fail to eject the disc.  
The types of media on which images are saved  
See page 31.  
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The devices on which the created disc can be played back  
Blu-ray Disc  
Blu-ray disc playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.  
DVD disc with high definition image quality  
AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.  
DVD disc with standard definition image quality  
Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.  
Notes  
Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.  
The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.  
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Saving images on an  
external media device  
Notes  
You can save movies and photos on an  
external media device (USB storage  
devices), such as an external hard disk  
drive. You can also play back images on this  
product or another playback device.  
You may not be able to use external media  
devices with a code function.  
The FAT file system is available for this product.  
If the storage medium of the external device  
was formatted for the NTFS file system, etc.,  
format the external media device using this  
product before use. The format screen appears  
when an external media device is connected to  
this product. Make sure that important data has  
not previously been saved on the external media  
device before you format it using this product.  
Operation is not assured with every device  
satisfying requirements for operating.  
For details on available external media devices,  
go to the Sony support website in your  
country/region.  
Notes  
For this operation, USB Adaptor Cable VMC-  
UAM1 (supplied with DEV-5K) is required.  
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 14).  
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with  
the external media device.  
Tips  
You can save 3D movies on an external media  
device as they are.  
You can import images saved on the external  
media device to your computer by using the  
supplied software “PMB.”  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor and the  
power cord (mains lead) to the  
DC IN jack of this product and the  
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14).  
Functions available after saving images  
on an external media device  
playback of images through this product  
(p. 47)  
importing images to “PMB”  
2
3
If the external media device has  
the AC power cable, connect it to  
the wall outlet (wall socket).  
Devices that cannot be used as an  
external media device  
You cannot use the following devices as an  
external media device.  
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB  
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive  
media devices connected via a USB hub  
media devices with built-in USB hub  
card reader  
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable  
(supplied) to the external media  
device.  
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4
5
Connect the USB Adaptor  
Cable to the (USB) jack of this  
product.  
6
After operation is completed,  
select  
on the screen of this  
product.  
Make sure not to disconnect the USB  
cable while [Preparing image database  
file. Please wait.] is displayed on  
the screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is  
displayed on the screen of this product,  
When connecting an external media  
device  
The images saved in the external media  
device are displayed on the screen. When  
an external media device is connected, the  
USB icon will appear on the index screen,  
etc.  
select  
.
USB Adaptor Cable  
(supplied with  
DEV-5K)  
You can make menu settings of the external  
media device such as deleting images.  
Select  
(MENU) [Edit/Copy] on  
the index screen.  
To disconnect the external media  
device  
Select  
the playback standby mode (index is  
displayed) of the external media device.  
Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.  
Connect the external media  
device to this product and select  
[Copy.] on the screen of this  
product.  
while this product is in  
Movies and photos that are stored  
on the memory card in this product,  
and that have not yet been saved on  
external media device can be saved  
on the connected media device at this  
Notes  
The number of scenes you can save on an  
external media device are as follows. However,  
even if the external media device has free space,  
you cannot save scenes exceeding the following  
number.  
Movies: Max. 3,999 (2D and 3D each)  
Photos: Max. 40,000  
time.  
This operation is available only when there  
are newly recorded images.  
The number of scenes may be smaller  
depending on this product setting and the type  
of images recorded.  
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Saving desired movies and photos  
Select  
You can save desired images in this product  
to the external media device.  
on the screen of this product.  
Connect this product to the  
external media device and select  
[Play without copying.].  
Playing back images in the external  
media device on this product  
Index of the external medium is  
displayed.  
Connect this product to the  
external media device and select  
[Play without copying.].  
Select  
(MENU) [Edit/  
Copy] [Copy].  
Index of the external media device is  
displayed.  
Follow the instructions that  
appear on the viewfinder screen  
to select the image selection  
methods and type of the image.  
Select the image you want to  
view and press Enter to play back  
the image (p. 24).  
You cannot copy images from an external  
media device to the memory card in this  
product.  
You can also view images on a TV  
connected to this product (p. 26).  
You can play back the high definition  
image quality movies on your computer  
using [Player for AVCHD]. Start [Player  
for AVCHD], and select the drive where  
the external media device is connected  
with [Settings].  
When you selected [Multiple  
Images], select the image to be  
saved and press Enter.  
appears.  
To perform [Direct Copy] manually  
You can perform [Direct Copy] manually  
while this product is connected to an  
external media device.  
Select  
(MENU) [Edit/Copy]   
Press PHOTO while selecting the desired  
thumbnail to confirm the image. Select  
to return to the previous screen.  
[Direct Copy] on the Event Index screen  
of the external media device.  
Select [Copy images that have not been  
copied.].  
If you select [All In Event], select the event  
to copy with  
/
. You cannot  
Select  
.
select multiple events.  
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Creating a high  
definition image  
quality disc with a DVD  
writer, etc., other than  
DVDirect Express  
Notes  
If this product does not recognize the external  
media device, try the following operations.  
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to this  
product.  
If the external media device has the AC power  
cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet  
(wall socket).  
Use the USB cable to connect this  
product to a disc creation device, which  
is compatible with high definition image  
quality movies, such as a Sony DVD writer.  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
Notes  
You cannot save 3D movies.  
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  
countries/regions.  
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2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the  
power cord (mains lead) to the  
DC IN jack of this product and the  
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14).  
Turn on this product, and  
connect a DVD writer, etc. to  
this product with the USB cable  
(supplied).  
USB cable (supplied)  
The [USB Select] screen appears on the  
screen of this product.  
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,  
select  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
Connection)] [USB Connect].  
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Creating a standard  
definition image  
quality disc with a  
recorder, etc.  
You can copy images played back on this  
product on a disc or video cassette, by  
connecting this product to a disc recorder, a  
Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect  
Express, with the A/V connecting cable.  
Connect the device in either way of or  
. Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the devices to be connected.  
3
4
Select [USB Connect] on the  
screen of this product.  
Record movies on the connected  
device.  
For details, refer to the instruction  
manuals supplied with the device to be  
connected.  
5
6
After the operation is completed,  
Notes  
select  
on the  
3D movies are converted to 2D with standard  
definition image quality.  
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 14).  
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some  
countries/regions.  
High definition image quality movies will be  
copied with standard definition image quality.  
screen of this product.  
Disconnect the USB cable.  
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A/V Remote Connector  
1
2
Insert the recording media in the  
recording device.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
Connect this product to the  
recording device (a disc recorder,  
etc.) with the A/V connecting  
cable (supplied) or an A/V  
connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(sold separately).  
Input  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
Connect this product to the input jacks of  
the recording device.  
AUDIO  
(Red)  
3
4
Start playback on this product,  
and record it on the recording  
device.  
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied  
with your recording device for details.  
(Yellow)  
Signal flow  
When dubbing is finished, stop  
the recording device, and then  
this product.  
A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO  
(sold separately)  
By using this cable, higher quality  
images can be produced than with an  
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white  
and red plug (left/right audio) and the S  
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the  
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug  
only, you will hear no sound. The yellow  
plug (video) connection is not necessary.  
Notes  
Since copying is performed via analog data  
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.  
You cannot copy images to recorders connected  
with an HDMI cable.  
To copy date/time information camera data,  
and coordinates (DEV-5/5K), select  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
Playback  
Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting  
.
When the screen size of display devices (TV,  
etc.) is 4:3, select (MENU) [Setup]   
[
(
Connection)] [TV Type] [4:3]  
.
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When you connect a monaural device, connect  
the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable  
to the video input jack, and the white (left  
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the  
audio input jack on the device.  
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Customizing this product  
Using menus  
You can enjoy using this product more by making good use of menu operations.  
This product has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.  
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) p. 56  
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) p. 56  
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) p. 63  
Playback Function (Items for playback) p. 24  
Edit/Copy (Items for editing) p. 64  
Setup (Other setup items) p. 65  
Operating menus  
Select  
(MENU) using the ////Enter buttons and set the menu items.  
Sub-category icons  
The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon, and  
the screen changes to other sub-category menus.  
Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.  
Notes  
You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.  
Select  
to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.  
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Menu lists  
The available menu items differ between the movie mode ( ) and photo mode ( ).  
Shooting Mode  
Records movies.  
Shoots photos.  
Movie  
Photo  
Camera/Mic  
(
Manual Settings)  
Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the  
recording environment.  
Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos.  
Focuses manually.  
Adjusts the iris.  
Adjusts the shutter speed.  
White Balance  
Exposure  
Focus  
IRIS  
Shutter Speed  
AE Shift  
Adjusts the exposure based on the results of the  
automatic exposure measurement.  
Adjusts the white balance manually.  
Records bright color images in the dim.  
White Balance Shift  
Low Lux  
(
Camera Settings)  
Automatically corrects the vertical position of the  
right and left movies to record 3D movies that can  
be viewed comfortably, without blurring.  
Selects an appropriate recording setting according  
to the type of scene, such as night view or beach.  
Sets the self-timer when this product is in photo  
recording mode.  
Shoots a subject in focus with the background out  
of focus.  
Sets the SteadyShot function when recording  
movies.  
Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting  
photos.  
Auto 3D Lens Adjust  
Scene Selection  
Self-Timer  
Tele Macro  
SteadyShot  
SteadyShot  
Sets the digital zoom.  
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects  
automatically.  
Digital Zoom*  
Auto Back Light  
Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial.  
Dial Setting  
(
(
Face)  
Face Detection  
Adjusts the image quality of the face(s)  
automatically.  
Microphone)  
Reduces the wind noise.  
Sets the microphone reference level.  
Sets the audio output timing to be used when  
recording movies.  
Wind Noise Reduct.  
Micref Level  
Audio Output Timing  
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(
Shooting Assist)  
Guide Frame  
Displays the frame to make sure the subject is  
horizontal or vertical.  
Sets the duration that icons or indicators are  
displayed in the viewfinder.  
Display Setting  
Image Quality/Size  
REC Mode  
Sets the mode to record movies. When recording  
fast moving subject, a high image quality is  
recommended.  
Sets the frame rate to record movies.  
Switches the movie recording type between 2D  
and 3D.  
Frame Rate  
2D/3D Mode Select  
Records wider range of colors.  
Sets the photo size.  
x.v.Color  
Image Size  
Playback Function  
Plays back movies or photos.  
Edit/Copy  
Delete  
Protect  
Copy  
Direct Copy  
Deletes movies or photos.  
Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting.  
Copies movies or photos to external media devices.  
Copies all movies and photos that have not yet  
been saved on an external media device.  
Setup  
(
Media Settings)  
Media Info  
Displays information on the memory card, such as  
free space.  
Deletes all data on the memory card.  
Repairs the image database file on a memory card.  
Sets how to assign the file number.  
Format  
Repair Img. DB F.  
File Number  
(
Playback Settings)  
Data Code  
Displays the detailed recording data during  
playback.  
Adjusts the volume of playback sound, and the  
volume of sound output to monitoring headphones  
during recording.  
Volume  
(
Connection)  
TV Type  
Sets the aspect ratio to suit the connected TV.  
Select this option when you connect this product  
to a TV with the component input jack.  
Component  
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Select the output format of the right and left  
images when you connect this product to a 3D TV  
with the HDMI cable (sold separately).  
Select the output image resolution when  
connecting this product to a TV with the HDMI  
cable (sold separately).  
Sets whether or not the TVs Remote Commander  
is to be used when this product is connected to a  
“BRAVIASync compatible TV with the HDMI  
cable (sold separately).  
HDMI 3D Setting  
HDMI Resolution  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
Connects this product to an external device via  
USB Connect  
Disc Burn  
USB.  
Selecting this item allows you to save images onto  
discs via a computer.  
(
General Settings)  
VF Brightness  
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.  
Adjusts the relative vertical position of the right  
and left viewfinder.  
Viewfinder Adjust  
Displays location information.  
Sets the GPS.  
Sets the recording lamp to light up or not.  
Sets whether this product sounds operation beeps  
or not.  
GPS Information*  
GPS Setting*  
REC Lamp  
Beep  
Changes the [A. Shut Off] setting.  
Sets the display language.  
Switch 1080/60i (NTSC-system) and 1080/50i  
(PAL-system).  
A. Shut Off  
Language Setting  
60i/50i Sel  
Displays the battery information.  
Battery Info  
(
Clock Settings)  
Sets the [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time],  
or [Date & Time].  
Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the  
clock.  
Compensates for time automatically by acquiring  
location information from the GPS system.  
Compensates for time differences automatically  
by acquiring location information from the GPS  
system.  
Date & Time Setting  
Area Setting  
Auto Clock ADJ *  
Auto Area ADJ*  
*
DEV-5/5K  
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Shooting Mode  
(Items for selecting a shooting  
mode)  
Camera/Mic  
(Items for customized  
shooting)  
See “Using menus” (p. 52) on the operation.  
See “Using menus” (p. 52) on the operation.  
The default settings are marked with .  
Movie  
White Balance  
You can record movies.  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
recording environment.  
Photo  
You can shoot photos.  
(Auto)  
The white balance is adjusted automatically.  
(Outdoor)  
The white balance is appropriately adjusted  
for the following recording conditions:  
Outdoors  
Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
Sunrise or sunset  
Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
(Indoor)  
The white balance is appropriately adjusted  
for the following recording conditions:  
Indoors  
At stages where the lighting conditions  
change quickly  
Under video lamps, sodium lamps, or  
incandescent-like color lamps  
(One Push)  
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
Select [  
].  
Frame a white object such as a piece of  
paper, to fill the screen under the same  
lighting conditions as you will shoot the  
subject.  
Select [  
].  
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Notes  
Focus  
Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the  
color in [One Push] under white or cool white  
fluorescent lamps.  
When you select [One Push], keep framing  
white objects.  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is  
set to [Auto].  
Tips  
If you have changed the battery pack while  
[Auto] was selected, or taken this product  
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim  
this product at a nearby white object for about  
10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.  
When the white balance has been set with [One  
Push], if the lighting conditions changed by  
bringing this product outdoors from inside the  
house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [One  
Push] procedure to readjust the white balance.  
Auto  
Adjusts the focus automatically.  
Manual  
Adjusts the focus manually.  
When you set [Focus] to [Manual], select  
(nearby subject)/ (distant  
subject) and press Enter to adjust the focus.  
Notes  
Exposure  
When you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears.  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is too bright or too dark.  
Tips  
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  
any closer, and appears when the focus  
cannot be adjusted farther away.  
It is easier to focus on the subject by moving  
the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to  
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle)  
to adjust the zoom for recording. When you  
want to record a subject at close range, move  
the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then  
adjust the focus.  
Auto  
Adjusts the exposure automatically.  
The focal distance information (distance at  
which the subject is focused on; used as a guide  
if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult)  
appears for a few seconds in the following cases.  
When the focus mode is switched from  
automatic to manual  
Manual  
Adjusts the exposure manually.  
When you set [Exposure] to [Manual],  
select and press Enter to adjust  
the brightness.  
/
When you set focus manually  
You can also adjust manually by using the  
MANUAL dial (p. 32).  
Tips  
You can also adjust manually by using the  
MANUAL dial (p. 32).  
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On (Adjusted number and EV)  
Adjusts the exposure manually.  
IRIS  
You can shoot images with the IRIS priority  
mode. If you adjust the IRIS, you can  
sharpen the subject with its background  
blurred or sharpen the whole image.  
Select  
select  
to record a brighter image, or  
to record a darker image and  
press Enter to adjust the exposure.  
Tips  
Auto  
You can adjust the automatic exposure level to  
brighter or darker when [Exposure] is set to  
[Auto].  
You can also adjust manually by using the  
MANUAL dial (p. 32).  
Adjusts IRIS automatically.  
Manual  
Adjusts IRIS manually.  
Tips  
White Balance Shift  
You can also adjust manually by using the  
MANUAL dial (p. 32).  
You can adjust the white balance manually.  
Off  
Shutter Speed  
Adjusts the white balance automatically.  
You can shoot images with the Shutter  
Speed priority mode. When you shoot a  
moving subject at a higher shutter speed,  
it appears as if frozen on the image. At a  
lower shutter speed, the subject appears as  
if it is flowing.  
On ( and adjusted number)  
Adjusts the white balance manually.  
Tips  
When the white balance is set to a lower value,  
images appear bluish, and when it is set to  
higher value, images appear reddish.  
You can also adjust manually by using the  
MANUAL dial (p. 32).  
Auto  
Adjusts the shutter speed automatically.  
Manual  
Adjusts the shutter speed manually.  
Low Lux  
You can record bright color images, even in  
dim light.  
Tips  
You can also adjust manually by using the  
MANUAL dial (p. 32).  
Off  
The Low Lux function is not used.  
AE Shift  
On ( )  
You can adjust the exposure based on  
the results of the automatic exposure  
measurement.  
The Low Lux function is used.  
Off  
Adjusts the exposure automatically.  
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Auto 3D Lens Adjust  
(Sunrise&Sunset)*  
Reproduces the atmosphere  
of scenes such as sunsets or  
sunrises.  
Automatically corrects the vertical position  
of the right and left images to record 3D  
movies and display 3D movies in the  
viewfinder that can be viewed comfortably,  
without blurring.  
(Fireworks)*  
Takes spectacular shots of  
fireworks.  
Aim this product at a subject that produces  
(Landscape)*  
a scale higher than the mark on the  
Shoots distant subjects  
clearly. This setting also  
prevents this product from  
focusing on glass or metal  
mesh in windows between  
this product and the subject.  
screen, and then select  
Notes  
Use [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] in the  
following cases.  
When you feel that the 3D movies do  
not look the way you want them to  
When you have not adjusted the 3D  
lenses for a while  
When a strong mechanical shock has  
been applied to this product  
When using this product in a very hot  
or cold place  
(Portrait)  
Brings out the subject such  
as people or flowers while  
creating a soft background.  
(Spotlight)**  
Prevents people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white  
when subjects are lit by  
strong light.  
Tip  
If [Could not adjust.] appears while zooming  
out, select [Run Again].  
(Beach)**  
Takes the vivid blue of the  
ocean or a lake.  
Scene Selection  
(Snow)**  
Takes bright pictures of a  
white landscape.  
You can record images effectively in various  
situations.  
(Auto)  
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
Adjusts image quality automatically.  
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
(Night Scene)*  
Maintains the darkening  
atmosphere of the distant  
surroundings in night scenes  
shot using a tripod (sold  
separately).  
Notes  
If you set [Scene Selection], [White Balance]  
setting is canceled.  
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Self-Timer  
SteadyShot  
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A  
photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.  
You can compensate for camera shake.  
Set [  
SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when  
using a tripod (sold separately), then the  
image becomes natural.  
Off  
Cancels the self-timer.  
Active  
On (  
)
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.  
Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the  
recording, select [Reset].  
Standard  
Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing  
wide-angle recording under relatively stable  
recording conditions.  
Notes  
If you change the [2D/3D Mode Select] setting,  
the [  
Self-Timer] setting returns to default.  
Off (  
)
Tele Macro  
The SteadyShot function is not used.  
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
Notes  
If you change the setting of [  
the imaging field will also change accordingly.  
SteadyShot],  
SteadyShot  
Off  
Cancels Tele Macro. (Tele Macro is also  
canceled when you move the zoom lever to  
the W side.)  
You can compensate for camera shake.  
Set [  
SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when  
using a tripod (sold separately), then the  
image becomes natural.  
On (  
)
The zoom (p. 20) moves to the top of the T  
(telephoto) side automatically and allows  
recording subjects at close range down to  
about 25 cm (9 7/8 in.).  
On  
The SteadyShot function is used.  
Off (  
)
The SteadyShot function is not used.  
Digital Zoom (DEV-5/5K)  
You can change the maximum zoom level.  
Note that the image quality decreases when  
you use the digital zoom.  
Notes  
If you change the [2D/3D Mode Select] setting,  
the [Tele Macro] setting returns to default.  
When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
Adjust the focus manually ([Focus], p. 57) when  
it is hard to focus automatically.  
On  
The digital zoom is used.  
Off  
The digital zoom is not used.  
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Faces may not be detected depending on  
recording conditions, subject conditions, and  
the setting of this product.  
[Face Detection] may not function properly  
depending on recording conditions. Set [Face  
Detection] to [Off] in this case.  
Tips  
You can change the setting only in the 2D  
mode.  
[Digital Zoom] is fixed to [On] while recording  
photos.  
Auto Back Light  
Tips  
For better face detection performance, shoot the  
subject(s) under the following conditions:  
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place  
The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat  
or mask  
The subject(s) faces directly towards this  
product  
This product adjusts the exposure for  
backlit subjects automatically.  
On  
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects  
automatically.  
Off  
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit  
subjects.  
Wind Noise Reduct.  
You can record a movie with less wind  
noise by cutting the low-frequency sound  
input from the built-in microphone.  
Dial Setting  
You can select an item you want to set to  
the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 32.  
Off  
Disables wind noise reduction.  
On (  
)
Face Detection  
Enables wind noise reduction.  
You can set this product to detect a face  
automatically.  
It adjusts the focus/color/exposure  
automatically for the face of the subject.  
Micref Level  
(Microphone  
reference level)  
Auto  
Detects faces without distinction between  
adults and children.  
You can select the microphone level for  
recording sound.  
Child Priority(  
Gives faces of children priority.  
)
Normal  
Records ambient sounds, converting them  
into the appropriate level.  
Adult Priority(  
)
Gives faces of adults priority.  
Low (  
)
Records ambient sound faithfully. Select  
[Low] when you want to record an exciting  
and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.  
(This setting is not suitable for recording  
conversations.)  
Off (  
)
Does not detect faces.  
Notes  
The frame does not appear on faces, even when  
this product detects the faces.  
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Audio Output Timing  
Display Setting  
You can set the audio output timing to be  
used when recording movies.  
You can set the duration of displaying the  
icons or indicators in the viewfinder.  
Live  
Auto  
Remove echo caused from the difference  
between the actual sound heard during  
recording and that heard through  
headphones.  
Displays for about 3 seconds.  
On  
Always displays.  
Lip Sync  
Tips  
Resolves sync issues between picture and  
sound.  
The icons or indicators are displayed in the  
following cases.  
When you turn on this product.  
When you operate the ////Enter  
buttons.  
Guide Frame  
When you switch this product to the movie  
recording, photo recording, or playback  
mode.  
You can display the frame and check that  
the subject is horizontal or vertical.  
The frame is not recorded.  
Off  
Does not display the guide frame.  
On  
Displays the guide frame.  
Notes  
The guide frame cannot be displayed while  
recording movies.  
Tips  
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the  
display area of a TV which is not compatible  
with full pixel display.  
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Image Quality/Size  
(Items for setting up image  
quality or size)  
2D/3D Mode Select  
See “Using menus” (p. 52) on the operation.  
The default settings are marked with .  
You can switch the operating mode of this  
product between 2D and 3D.  
2D  
REC Mode  
Records/plays the 2D movie.  
See page 30.  
3D  
Records/plays the 3D movie.  
Frame Rate  
Notes  
Using [60i] ([50i]) is recommended for  
When you record 3D movies, the binocular  
magnification can be set to up to about 5 times.  
If you want to watch or record a subject using a  
larger image, set [2D/3D Mode Select] to [2D].  
standard recording. Set [  
first, before setting [  
Frame Rate]  
REC Mode] (p. 30).  
60i (50i)  
For ordinary recording, this frame rate is  
recommended.  
x.v.Color  
60p (50p)  
You can capture wider range of colors.  
Various colors such as the brilliant color of  
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can  
be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the  
instruction manuals of the TV.  
You can record movies with a volume  
of data twice that of 60i (50i) with this  
setting, and this will allow you to enjoy  
clear images. When you play a movie  
recorded with this setting on a TV, the TV  
has to be compatible with 60p (50p) movie  
playback. If the TV is not compatible with  
60p (50p) movie playback, the movie will  
be output as a 60i (50i) movie.  
Off  
Records in ordinary color range.  
On (  
)
Records in x.v.Color.  
Notes  
The media that the recorded images can be  
saved on will depend on the recording mode  
that has been set during recording. For details,  
see page 31.  
Notes  
Set [  
x.v.Color] to [On] when the recorded  
movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-  
compliant TV.  
If the movie recorded with this function [On] is  
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,  
the color may not be reproduced correctly.  
Tips  
Frame rate means the number of images that  
are updated in a certain period of time.  
[  
x.v.Color] cannot be set to [On] while  
recording a movie.  
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Edit/Copy  
(Items for editing)  
See “Using menus” (p. 52) on the operation.  
Image Size  
You can select a size for the photos you are  
going to shot.  
Delete  
See page 34.  
7.1M (  
)
Records photos clearly (3,072 × 2,304).  
Protect  
5.3M (  
)
See page 35.  
Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio  
(3,072 × 1,728).  
Copy  
1.9M (  
)
See page 47.  
Allows you to record more photos in  
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).  
Direct Copy  
VGA(0.3M) (  
)
Allows the maximum number of photos to be  
recorded (640 × 480).  
See page 47.  
Notes  
The selected image size is effective when the  
(Photo) lamp is lit.  
See page 82 for the number of recordable  
photos.  
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Setup  
(Other setup items)  
See “Using menus” (p. 52) on the operation.  
The default settings are marked with .  
File Number  
You can select the way to assign file number  
of photos.  
Media Info  
Series  
You can check the remaining recordable  
time for each recording mode of the  
memory card for movies and the  
approximate free and used media space of  
the memory card.  
Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence.  
The file number becomes larger each time  
you record a photo.  
Even if the memory card is replaced with  
another one, the file number is assigned in  
sequence.  
To turn off the display  
Reset  
Select  
.
Assigns file numbers in sequence, following  
the largest file number existing on the  
recording medium.  
When the memory card is replaced with  
another one, the file number is assigned for  
each memory card.  
Notes  
Since there is a management file area, the  
used space is not displayed as 0 % even if you  
perform [Format] (p. 65).  
Format  
Data Code  
Formatting deletes all the movies and  
photos to recover recordable free space.  
During playback, this product displays the  
information (Date/Time, Camera Data,  
Coordinates*) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
Select  
.
Notes  
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation (p. 14).  
To avoid the loss of important images, you  
should save them before formatting the  
memory card.  
Off  
Data code is not displayed.  
Date/Time  
Displays the date and time.  
Protected movies and photos will also be  
deleted.  
While [Executing...] is displayed, do not operate  
the buttons on this product, disconnect the AC  
Adaptor, or eject the memory card from this  
product. (The access lamp is lit or flashing while  
formatting memory card.)  
Camera Data  
Displays camera setting data.  
Coordinates*  
Displays coordinates.  
* DEV-5/5K  
Repair Img. DB F.  
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Date/Time  
Coordinates (DEV-5/5K)  
Date  
Time  
Latitude  
Longitude  
Tips  
Camera Data  
Movie  
The data code is displayed on the TV screen if  
you connect this product to a TV.  
Depending on the memory card condition, bars  
[--:--:--] appear.  
Volume  
You can adjust the volume of playback  
sound by selecting  
Enter.  
/
and pressing  
Photo  
TV Type  
You need to convert the signal depending  
on the TV connected when playing back  
movies and photos. The recorded movies  
and photos are played back as following  
illustrations.  
SteadyShot off  
White Balance  
Shutter Speed  
IRIS (Aperture value)  
Gain  
Brightness  
Flash  
16:9  
Select this to view your movies on a 16:9  
(wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos  
are played back as shown below.  
Movies and photos Movies and photos  
recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode  
(wide) mode  
Exposure compensation value  
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4:3  
Frame Packing  
Select this to view your movies and photos on  
a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and  
photos are played back as shown below.  
Outputs the right and left images in high  
definition image quality as they were  
recorded.  
Movies and photos Movies and photos  
recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode  
(wide) mode  
Side-by-Side  
Halves the resolution of the right and left  
images in high definition image quality, and  
outputs the right and left images aligned  
side by side.  
HDMI Resolution  
Notes  
Select the output image resolution when  
connecting this product to a TV with the  
HDMI cable.  
Horizontal to vertical ratio of movies is 16:9.  
Component  
Auto  
Select [Component] when connecting this  
product to a TV with the component input  
jack.  
Normal setting (outputs the signal according  
to the TV automatically).  
1080p  
Outputs movies with a 1080p signal.  
480i (576i)  
Select this when connecting this product to  
a TV with the component input jack.  
1080i  
Outputs movies with a 1080i signal.  
1080i  
720p  
Select this when connecting this product to  
a TV that has the component input jack and  
is capable of displaying the 1080i signal.  
Outputs movies with a 720p signal  
480p (576p)  
Outputs the 480p (576p) signal.  
1080p  
480i (576i)  
Outputs the 480i (576i) signal.  
Select this when connecting this product to  
a TV that has the component input jack and  
is capable of displaying the 1080p signal.  
Notes  
When [  
Frame Rate] is set to [60p] ([50p])  
HDMI 3D Setting  
and [HDMI Resolution] is set to [720p] or  
[480p] ([576p]), HDMI signals cannot be  
output during recording.  
Select the output format of the right and left  
images when connecting this product to a  
3D TV with the HDMI cable.  
Auto  
Normal setting (outputs the images  
according to the TV, automatically).  
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CTRL FOR HDMI  
Viewfinder Adjust  
(Control for HDMI)  
Adjust the relative vertical position of the  
right and left viewfinder to allow you to  
view 3D images comfortably.  
When connecting this product to a  
“BRAVIASync compatible TV with a  
HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play  
back movies on this product by aiming  
the TVs Remote Commander at the TV  
Move the horizontal line to overlap the  
vertical lines by selecting  
/
, and  
select when these lines overlap.  
The viewfinder adjustment dialog may  
appear automatically depending on the  
status of this product.  
On  
Operates this product using the TVs Remote  
Commander.  
Notes  
Use [Viewfinder Adjust] in the following cases.  
When you feel uncomfortable viewing images  
in 3D  
When the user of this product changes  
When strong physical shock has been applied  
to this product  
When you use this product under extremely  
hot or cold conditions  
When the vertical and horizontal lines will not  
overlap or the horizontal line is extremely tilted,  
stop using this product and contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.  
Off  
Does not operate this product using the TVs  
Remote Commander.  
USB Connect  
Select this item when [USB Select] does not  
appear on the screen by connecting this  
product to a computer with the USB cable  
(supplied).  
See page 48.  
GPS Information (DEV-  
5/5K)  
Disc Burn  
See page 40.  
This product can display location  
information.  
VF Brightness  
Satellite icons  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder in five steps.  
Triangulating Information for the  
gauge  
location  
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Notes  
How to check the triangulating  
information  
The location information will not be recorded  
until triangulating is finished successfully after  
you switch the [GPS Setting] to [On].  
Color of the satellites/ Status  
triangulating gauge  
No signal, but orbit  
information for the  
satellite is available.  
33 % of the satellite orbit  
information has been  
obtained.  
66 % of the satellite orbit  
information has been  
obtained.  
99 % of the satellite orbit  
information has been  
obtained.  
/
/
/
/
/
(black)  
REC Lamp (Recording  
lamp)  
(gray)  
You can make the recording lamp on the  
back of this product not to turn on.  
On  
(brown)  
(ocher)  
(green)  
The camera recording lamp lights up.  
Off  
The camera recording lamp does not light up.  
Triangulating is completed  
and the satellite is  
currently being used.  
Beep  
On  
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate buttons.  
If data on your current information  
cannot be triangulated  
Off  
This product starts the triangulating  
priority mode. As this product turns  
other functions off to search for satellites,  
obtaining GPS information can take  
priority.  
Cancels the melody.  
A. Shut Off (Auto shut  
off)  
To close the triangulating information  
screen  
You can set this product to turn off  
automatically when you do not operate this  
product for more than about 5 minutes.  
Select  
and press Enter.  
On  
GPS Setting (DEV-  
5/5K)  
This product turns off automatically.  
Off  
You can select whether this product  
receives or does not receive GPS signals  
This product does not turn off  
automatically.  
Notes  
On  
When you connect this product to a wall outlet  
(wall socket), this product does not turn off  
automatically.  
Receives GPS signals.  
Off  
Does not receive GPS signals.  
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Language Setting  
Date & Time Setting  
You can select the language to be used on  
the screen.  
Date & Time Format  
You can select one from 4 types of date and  
time format.  
Tips  
This product offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified  
English) for when you cannot find your native  
tongue among the options.  
Summer Time  
You can change this setting without  
stopping the clock. Set to [On] to move the  
time forward 1 hour.  
60i/50i Sel  
Select the settings depending on the TV  
color systems of the countries/regions  
where you use this product.  
Select 60i when TV color system is NTSC,  
and select 50i when TV color system is  
PAL.  
Off  
Does not set the summer time.  
On  
Sets the summer time.  
Date & Time  
Notes  
You can set the date and time. Select /  
to select the item, and select /to set the  
value.  
You cannot record/play back in the setting  
of 50i (60i) for the memory card which is  
formatted or recorded in the setting of 60i  
(50i). Use another memory card or perform  
[Format] if the message [A movie with a  
different video signal format from this device  
has been recorded. Movie recording disabled.]  
is displayed after switched the setting of [60i/50i  
Sel].  
Area Setting  
You can adjust a time difference without  
stopping the clock. Select your local area  
when using this product in other time  
zones. Refer to the world time difference  
information on page 85.  
Battery Info  
DEV-3  
You can check the estimated remaining  
capacity of the battery (expected recording  
and playing time).  
Home  
Select this item when you are going to  
use this product in the area where you are  
living.  
Destination (  
)
Select this item when you want to use this  
product with the area setting set to another  
place.  
To close the battery information screen  
Select  
and press Enter.  
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The clock may not be adjusted to the correct  
time automatically using the GPS system,  
depending on the country/region selected for  
this product. In this case, set  
Tips  
If you visit a certain place often and want to  
use this product with the area setting set to  
that place, it is useful if you set the place to  
[Destination].  
[Auto Clock ADJ ] to [Off].  
Select  
/
at the bottom left on the screen  
and press Enter to set summer time.  
Auto Area ADJ (Auto  
area adjustment) (DEV-  
5/5K)  
DEV-5/5K  
You can set the area.  
This product can compensate for time  
differences automatically by acquiring  
location information from the GPS system.  
Tips  
If [Auto Area ADJ] is set to [On], the area  
setting (date and time) will be adjusted  
automatically by acquiring location information  
from the GPS system.  
On  
Compensates for time differences  
automatically.  
Select  
/
at the bottom left on the screen  
and press Enter to set summer time.  
Off  
Auto Clock ADJ (Auto  
clock adjustment)  
(DEV-5/5K)  
Does not compensates for time differences  
automatically.  
Notes  
This product can maintain accurate  
time automatically by acquiring time  
information from the GPS system.  
You must set the date and time on this product  
before using this product (p. 15).  
There may be discrepancies of a few seconds  
even if [Auto Area ADJ] is activated.  
This product may not compensate for the time  
difference automatically, depending on the  
country/region selected for this product. In this  
case, set [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off].  
On  
Maintains accurate time automatically.  
Off  
Does not maintain accurate time using the  
GPS system.  
Notes  
You must set the date and time on this product  
before using this product (p. 15).  
There may be discrepancies of a few seconds  
even if [Auto Clock ADJ ] is activated.  
This function automatically adjusts the clock  
when this product receives GPS signals and  
finishes triangulating successfully while the  
power is on. Once the clock is adjusted, it will  
not be adjusted until the next time you turn this  
product on again.  
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Additional information  
Troubleshooting  
If you run into any problems using this  
product, follow the steps below.  
This product does not operate even when  
the power is set to on.  
Check the list (p. 72 to 80), and  
It takes a few seconds for this product to be  
ready to shoot after the power is turned on.  
This is not a malfunction.  
inspect this product.  
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.  
If the functions still do not work, press RESET  
(p. 95) using a pointed object. (If you press  
RESET, all settings, including the clock setting,  
are reset.)  
The temperature of this product is extremely  
high. Turn off this product and leave it for a  
while in a cool place.  
Disconnect the power source, attach  
the power source again after about  
1 minute, and turn this product on.  
Press RESET (p. 95) using a pointed  
object, and turn this product on.  
If you press RESET, all settings,  
The temperature of this product is extremely  
low. Leave this product with the power of this  
product on. If you still cannot operate this  
product, turn off this product and take it to  
a warm place. Leave this product there for a  
while, then turn on this product.  
including the clock setting, are reset.  
Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
Overall operations ..........................................p. 72  
Batteries/power sources .................................p. 73  
Viewfinder .......................................................p. 73  
Memory card ...................................................p. 74  
Recording.........................................................p. 74  
Playback ...........................................................p. 75  
Playing back images stored on memory card on  
other devices....................................................p. 76  
Editing movies/photos on this product .......p. 76  
Playback on the TV ........................................p. 76  
Copying/Connecting to other devices .........p. 77  
Connecting to a computer.............................p. 77  
The menu settings have been changed  
automatically.  
While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu  
settings related to image quality will be  
changed automatically.  
The following menu items return to the default  
setting when you switch the photo recording  
mode to another mode.  
[  
Self-Timer]  
[Tele Macro]  
[White Balance]  
[IRIS]  
[Shutter Speed]  
[Low Lux]  
Overall operations  
[Scene Selection]  
[Auto Back Light]  
The power does not turn on.  
Attach a charged battery pack to this product  
The plug of the AC Adaptor has been  
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall  
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 11).  
This product gets warm.  
This product may become warm during  
operation. This is not a malfunction.  
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A rattling noise can be heard when you  
shake this product.  
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the  
battery pack is being charged.  
If no noise is heard when this product is  
turned on and is in the movie/photo recording  
mode, the noise is produced by the movement  
of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction.  
If the temperature of the battery pack is too  
high or too low, you may not be able to charge  
it (p. 88).  
Attach the battery pack to this product  
correctly (p. 11). If the problem persists,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony  
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.  
Intelligent Auto is canceled.  
The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you  
change the following settings:  
[White Balance]  
[Exposure]  
The remaining battery time indicator does  
not indicate the correct time.  
[Focus]  
[IRIS]  
[Shutter Speed]  
[AE Shift]  
[White Balance Shift]  
[Low Lux]  
[Scene Selection]  
[Tele Macro]  
The ambient temperature is too high or too  
low. This is not a malfunction.  
The battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, replace the battery pack with  
a new one (p. 88).  
The indicated time may not be correct  
depending on the environment of use.  
[  
[  
SteadyShot]  
SteadyShot]  
[Auto Back Light]  
[Face Detection]  
The battery pack is quickly discharged.  
The ambient temperature is too high or low.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the  
problem persists, replace the battery pack with  
a new one (p. 88).  
Batteries/power sources  
The power abruptly turns off.  
Use the AC Adaptor.  
Charge the battery pack (p. 11).  
Viewfinder  
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light  
while the battery pack is being charged.  
Menu items are grayed out.  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (p. 11).  
Attach the battery pack to this product  
correctly (p. 11).  
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.  
The battery charge is completed (p. 11).  
You cannot select grayed items in the current  
recording/playback situation. Press Enter with  
a grayed item selected and check the reasons  
why you cannot select the item.  
There are some functions you cannot activate  
simultaneously.  
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Recording  
The image in the viewfinder is not clear .  
Adjust the diopter using the right and left  
diopter adjustment dial until the image  
appears clearly.  
Adjust the width between the right and left  
viewfinder to fit your eyes (p. 15).  
Use [Viewfinder Adjust] (p. 68).  
Switch the viewfinder display mode to 2D by  
pressing FINDER 2D/3D (p. 21).  
Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 74).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not  
record images.  
The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE  
to turn on the  
(Movie) or (Photo) lamp  
This product is recording the image you have  
just shot on the memory card. You cannot  
make new recording during this period.  
The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary  
images (p. 34).  
Total number of movie scenes or photos  
exceeds the recordable capacity of this  
product. Delete unnecessary images (p. 34).  
The temperature of this product is extremely  
high. Turn off this product and leave it for a  
while in a cool place.  
Viewing 3D movies makes you feel  
uncomfortable.  
Use [Viewfinder Adjust] (p. 68).  
Use [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] (p. 59).  
Primary colors, such as red, blue, or green,  
shimmer in the viewfinder.  
You may see primary colors, red, blue, or  
green, shimmering in the viewfinder when  
you move your line of sight. This is not a  
malfunction. The shimmering colors will not  
be recorded on the memory card.  
The temperature of this product is extremely  
low. Turn off this product and take it to a  
warm place. Leave this product there for a  
while, then turn on this product.  
Memory card  
Photos cannot be recorded.  
You cannot record photos while recording a  
movie. Press MODE to switch to the photo  
mode.  
Operations using the memory card  
cannot be performed.  
When [2D/3D Mode Select] is set to [3D],  
you cannot record photos. Set [2D/3D Mode  
Select] to [2D].  
If you use the memory card formatted on a  
computer, format it again on this product  
The access lamp remains lit or flashing  
even if recording was stopped.  
Images stored on the memory card  
cannot be deleted.  
This product is recording the scene you have  
just shot on the memory card.  
The maximum number of images that you can  
delete on the index screen at one time is 100.  
You cannot delete the protected images.  
The imaging field looks different.  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly or flashes.  
The imaging field may look different  
depending on the condition of this product.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The file is damaged.  
The file format is not supported by this  
product (p. 87).  
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You may not recognize the effect when you use  
the large magnification.  
The actual recording time for movies is  
less than the expected recording time of  
the memory card.  
The subjects passing by the screen very  
fast appear crooked.  
Depending on the recording conditions, the  
time available for recording may be shorter,  
for example when recording a fast moving  
object, etc.  
This is called the focal plane phenomenon.  
This is not a malfunction. Because of the way  
the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out  
image signals, the subjects passing by the lens  
rapidly might appear crooked depending on  
the recording conditions.  
This product stops operating.  
The temperature of this product is extremely  
high. Turn off this product and leave it for a  
while in a cool place.  
Horizontal stripes appear on the images.  
The temperature of this product is extremely  
low. Turn off this product and take it to a  
warm place. Leave this product there for a  
while, then turn on this product.  
This occurs when recording images under a  
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp. This is not a malfunction.  
If you keep applying vibration on this product,  
recording may stop.  
Black bands appear when you record a TV  
screen or computer screen.  
Set [  
[Active] (p. 60).  
SteadyShot] to an option except for  
There is a time difference between the  
point when START/STOP is pressed and  
the point that the recording movie is  
started or stopped actually.  
Sound is not recorded correctly.  
If you disconnect an external microphone, etc.  
during recording movies, sound may not be  
recorded correctly.  
Connect the microphone again in the same  
way as when you start recording movies.  
On this product, there may be a slight time  
difference between the point where you  
press START/STOP and the actual point that  
recording movie starts/stops. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The auto focus does not function.  
Playback  
Set [Focus] to [Auto] (p. 57).  
The recording conditions are not suitable for  
auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 57).  
Images cannot be played back.  
Images recorded on other devices may not be  
played back. This is not a malfunction.  
When [2D/3D Mode Select] is set to [3D],  
movies recorded with 2D cannot be played  
back.  
SteadyShot does not function.  
Set [  
Even if [  
[Standard], [  
SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard]  
SteadyShot] to [On] (p. 60).  
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or  
SteadyShot] to [On], this  
product may not be able to compensate for  
excessive vibrations.  
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Editing movies/photos on this  
product  
Photos cannot be played back.  
Photos cannot be played back if you have  
modified files or folders, or have edited the  
data on a computer. (The file name flashes in  
that case.) This is not a malfunction.  
Unable to edit.  
Unable to edit because of the condition of the  
image.  
is indicated on a thumbnail.  
This may appear on an image recorded on  
other devices, edited on a computer, etc.  
You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery  
pack while the memory card icon at the top  
right corner of the screen flashes, or before  
the access lamp is turned off after recording.  
A movie cannot be divided.  
A movie that is too short cannot be divided.  
A protected movie cannot be divided.  
Playback on the TV  
This may damage your image data and  
displayed.  
is  
Neither image nor sound is played on the  
connected TV.  
is indicated on a thumbnail.  
When you are using a component A/V  
cable, set [Component] according to the  
requirements of the connected device (p. 67).  
When you are using the component video  
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the  
A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 27).  
Images are not output from the HDMI OUT  
jack, if copyright protection signals are  
recorded in the images.  
The image data base file may be damaged.  
Check the data base file by selecting  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.]. If it still  
appears, delete the image with (p. 34).  
(
Media  
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard  
during playback.  
Turn up the volume (p. 25).  
When you are using the S VIDEO plug,  
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V  
connecting cable are connected (p. 28).  
When you record sound with [Micref Level]  
(p. 61) set to [Low], the recorded sound may  
be difficult to hear.  
The top, bottom, right, and left edges  
of images are trimmed slightly on a  
connected TV.  
Playing back images stored on  
memory card on other devices  
The screen of this product can display  
recording images across the entire screen (full  
pixel display). However, this may cause slight  
trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left  
edges of images when played back on a TV  
which is not compatible with full pixel display.  
Images cannot be played back or the  
memory card is not recognized.  
The playback device does not support playing  
back memory cards (p. 3).  
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It is recommended you record images using  
the outer frame of [Guide Frame] (p. 62) as  
a guide.  
This product is not recognized by the  
computer.  
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the  
computer other than the keyboard, mouse,  
and this product.  
The image appears distorted on the 4:3  
TV.  
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer  
and this product, and restart the computer,  
then connect the computer and this product  
again in the correct order.  
This happens when viewing a recorded image  
on a 4:3 TV. Set [TV Type] correctly (p. 66)  
and play back the image.  
Black bands appear at the top and bottom  
of the screen of the 4:3 TV.  
This happens when viewing a recorded image  
on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction.  
Copying/Connecting to other  
devices  
Images are not copied correctly.  
You cannot copy images using the HDMI  
cable.  
The A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the  
input jack of another device (p. 49).  
Connecting to a computer  
“PMBcannot be installed.  
Check the computer environment or  
installation procedure required to install  
“PMB.”  
“PMBdoes not work correctly.  
Quit “PMB” and restart your computer.  
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Self-diagnosis display/  
Warning indicators  
If indicators appear on the screen, check the  
following.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
HDMI output stopped by overheating)  
If the problem persists even after you  
have tried to fix a couple of times, contact  
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility. In this case, when you  
contact them, give them all the numbers of  
the error code beginning with C or E.  
Because the temperature of this product  
has reached a level where HDMI output  
has stopped, no image is displayed on the  
connected monitor, etc. Leave this product  
until the temperature decreases. However, you  
can continue recording on this product.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
memory card)  
Slow flashing  
Free spaces for recording images are running  
out. For the type of memory card you can use  
with this product, see page 18.  
C:(or E:) :(Self-diagnosis display)  
Fast flashing  
C:04:  
  
There are not enough free spaces for recording  
images. After storing the images on other  
media (p. 43), delete unnecessary images, or  
format the memory card (p. 65).  
The image database file may be damaged.  
Check the database file by selecting  
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (V series). Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)  
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack of this product securely (p. 11).  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
Media  
C:06:  
  
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.].  
The battery pack temperature is high. Change  
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
memory card formatting)  
C:13:  
/ C:32:  
  
  
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and  
operate this product again.  
The memory card is damaged.  
The memory card is not formatted correctly  
E:  
:
  
Follow the steps from on page 72.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible memory card)  
(Battery level warning)  
The battery pack is nearly used up.  
Depending on the operating environment or  
Incompatible memory card is inserted (p. 18).  
battery conditions,  
are about 20 minutes remaining.  
may flash, even if there  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the write-protect of the memory card)  
The memory card is write-protected.  
Access to the memory card was restricted on  
another device.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
battery pack temperature)  
The battery pack temperature is high. Change  
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.  
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This may occur when you keep applying shock  
on this product.  
Movies recorded on other devices may not be  
played back.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to the  
external media device)  
The image database file may be damaged.  
Check the database file by selecting  
Inconsistencies found in image database  
file. Do you want to repair the image  
database file?  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
Media  
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.].  
Inconsistencies found in image database  
file. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do  
you want to repair the image database  
file?  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
formatting of the external media device)  
The external media device is damaged.  
The external media device is not formatted  
correctly.  
You cannot record or play back movies  
because no movie management information  
exists. If you select  
information is created and you can record or  
play back movies.  
, new management  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
This product is unsteady, so camera-shake  
easily occurs. Hold this product steady with  
both hands and record the image. However,  
note that the camera-shake warning indicator  
does not disappear.  
Inconsistencies found in the image  
database file. Back up and recover.  
Recover, then import using the included  
PC software.  
Since the database information of high  
definition image quality movies has been  
damaged, there are inconsistencies between  
the information in the database and the  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
photo recording)  
The memory card is full.  
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.  
Wait for a while, then record.  
information in the file. Select  
to back  
up the high definition image quality movies  
and repair the database file. You cannot  
see the backed-up movies on this product.  
By connecting this product to a computer  
after repairing the database, you can import  
backed-up high definition image quality  
movies to the computer using the supplied  
“PMB” software installed on the computer.  
However, it is not guaranteed that all movies  
can be imported to the computer.  
Tips  
You may hear a melody when some warning  
indicators appear on the screen.  
Description of warning messages  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
Memory card  
Data error.  
An error occurred during reading or writing  
the memory card in this product.  
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Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was  
not completed in time.  
This memory card may not be able to  
record or play movies.  
You have performed recording and erasing  
operations repeatedly, or a memory card that  
has been formatted by other device is used.  
Copy and take data backup to other device  
(such as a computer), and then format the  
memory card on this product (p. 65).  
The size of the inserted memory card is not  
sufficient for copying the movie(s). Use the  
recommended memory card (p. 18).  
Use a memory card recommended for this  
product (p. 18).  
This memory card may not be able to  
record or play images correctly.  
Use a memory card recommended for this  
product (p. 18).  
Do not eject the memory card during  
writing. Data may be damaged.  
Recovering data.  
Reinsert the memory card, and follow the  
instructions on the screen.  
This product tries to recover data  
automatically if the data writing was not  
performed properly.  
External media cannot execute functions.  
Check the database file by selecting  
Cannot recover data.  
(MENU) [Setup] [  
(
Media  
Writing data onto the media of this product  
has failed. Attempts were made to recover the  
data, but they were unsuccessful.  
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.].  
If the message still appears, reconnect the  
external media device, then format it. Note  
that if you format the external media device,  
all the recorded movies and photos are deleted.  
If you cannot format the external media  
device, the external media device may be  
incompatible with this product, or damaged.  
Replace it with a new one.  
Reinsert the memory card.  
Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even  
then the indicator flashes, the memory card  
could be damaged. Try with another memory  
card.  
Cannot recognize this memory card.  
Format and use again.  
Other  
Format the memory card (p. 65). Note that if  
you format the memory card, all the recorded  
movies and photos are deleted.  
Maximum number of images already  
selected.  
Still picture folder is full. Cannot record  
still pictures.  
You can select only 100 images at one time for:  
Deleting movies/photos  
You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete  
created folders using this product.  
Format the memory card (p. 65), or delete  
folders using your computer.  
Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the  
protection  
Copying movies/photos  
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Recording time of  
movies/number of  
recordable photos  
Playing time  
Approximate time available when you use a  
fully charged battery pack.  
Expected operating time with each  
battery pack  
(unit: minute)  
Battery pack  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
2D  
290  
580  
3D  
250  
500  
Recording time  
Approximate time available when you use a  
fully charged battery pack.  
Each operating time in the 2D mode is  
measured with [ REC Mode] set to  
[Standard ].  
2D  
(unit: minute)  
Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeatedly start/stop recording, switch the  
MODE lamp, and zoom.  
Times measured when using this product at 25  
C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is  
recommended.  
The recording, monitoring, and playback time  
will be shorter when you use this product in low  
temperatures.  
The recording, monitoring, and playback time  
will be shorter depending on the conditions  
under which you use this product.  
Battery pack  
Continuous  
recording time  
180  
360  
Typical recording  
time  
90  
180  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
3D  
(unit: minute)  
Typical recording  
time  
Battery pack  
Continuous  
recording time  
150  
305  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
75  
150  
The remaining battery indicator (p. 93) shows  
the expected recording and playing time.  
Monitoring time  
Approximate time available when you use a  
fully charged battery pack.  
2D  
(unit: minute)  
Battery pack  
Continuous monitoring time  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
195  
395  
3D  
(unit: minute)  
Battery pack  
Continuous monitoring time  
NP-FV70  
NP-FV100  
185  
370  
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Expected recording time of movies  
Expected number of recordable  
photos  
Memory card  
Memory card  
(unit: minute)  
2 GB 4 GB  
15  
8 GB  
35  
16 GB 32 GB  
75 150  
5.3M  
620  
1250  
2500  
5000  
10000  
7.1M  
9
(9) (15) (35) (75) (150)  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
32 GB  
560  
9
15  
(9) (15) (35) (75) (150)  
10 20 40 90 180  
(10) (20) (40) (90) (180)  
10 30 60 120 245  
(10) (30) (60) (120) (245)  
25 50 105 215 440  
(20) (40) (80) (165) (330)  
35  
75  
150  
1100  
2250  
4550  
9200  
Each number is measured when the Sonys  
memory card is used.  
The number of recordable photos of memory  
card shown is for both the maximum image size  
of this product and the default image size. The  
actual number of recordable photos is displayed  
on the screen during recording (p. 93).  
The number of recordable photos of memory  
card may vary depending on the recording  
conditions.  
45  
90  
190  
380  
770  
(35) (75) (155) (310) (630)  
Each number is measured when the Sonys  
memory card is used.  
Notes  
The recordable time and the available  
monitoring time may vary depending on the  
recording conditions and the subject, [  
Mode], and [ Frame Rate] (p. 54).  
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable  
time.  
Notes  
REC  
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and  
the image processing system allow still image  
resolution equivalent to the sizes described.  
Tips  
Tips  
The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and  
aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie +  
audio, etc.).  
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999  
scenes with 3D, 3,999 scenes with 2D.  
The maximum continuous recordable time of a  
movie is as follows.  
2D: about 13 hours  
3D: about 6 hours 30 minutes  
This product uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate)  
format to automatically adjust 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.  
3D movie:  
Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9  
2D movie:  
PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9  
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9  
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080  
pixels/16:9  
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080  
pixels/16:9  
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080  
pixels/16:9  
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Using this product  
abroad  
The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.  
Photo recording mode:  
3,072 2,304 dots/4:3  
Power supply  
You can use this product in any countries/  
regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with  
this product within the AC 100 V to 240 V,  
50 Hz/60 Hz range.  
3,072 1,728 dots/16:9  
1,600 1,200 dots/4:3  
640 480 dots/4:3  
Viewing 3D movies  
In countries/regions where 1080/60i  
(1080/50i) is supported, you can view  
3D movies as recorded by connecting  
this product to a 3D compatible TV (or  
monitor) with an HDMI cable (sold  
separately).  
Viewing high definition image quality  
movies  
In countries/regions where 1080/60i  
(1080/50i) is supported, you can view the  
movies with the same high definition image  
quality as that of the recorded movies. You  
need a NTSC (or PAL)-system-based and  
1080/60i (1080/50i) compatible TV (or  
monitor) with component and AUDIO/  
VIDEO input jacks, or HDMI input jacks.  
The HDMI cable (sold separately) or a  
component A/V cable (supplied with DEV-  
5K) must be connected.  
Viewing standard definition image  
quality movies  
To view standard definition image quality  
movies, you need a NTSC (or PAL)-system-  
based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be  
connected.  
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Setting to the local time  
You can easily set the clock to the local time  
by setting a time difference when using  
Watching the recorded movies on  
a TV  
To watch recorded movies on a TV, record  
movies after selecting the appropriate  
[60i/50i Sel] setting for the TV color system  
of the country/region where you are using  
this product.  
Countries/regions where you need to set  
[60i/50i Sel] to [60i (NTSC)]  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central  
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,  
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,  
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the  
USA, Venezuela, etc.  
this product abroad. Select  
[Setup] [ Clock Settings)]   
[Date & Time Setting] [Summer Time]  
(MENU)  
(
and  
(MENU) [Setup]   
Clock Settings)] [Area Setting]  
[
(
DEV-ꢃ/ꢃK  
When [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area  
ADJ] are set to [On], the clock is set to  
the local time automatically by the GPS  
function (p. 71).  
Countries/regions where you need to set  
[60i/50i Sel] to [50i (PAL)]  
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
Bulgaria, Brazil, China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,  
Guiana, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Monaco,  
New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland,  
Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovak  
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,  
Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom,  
Uruguay, etc.  
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Maintenance and  
precautions  
World time difference  
Time-zone  
differences  
Area setting  
About the AVCHD format  
What is the AVCHD format?  
GMT  
Lisbon, London  
Berlin, Paris  
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul  
Nairobi  
Tehran  
Moscow, Abu Dhabi, Baku  
Kabul  
Karachi, Islamabad  
Calcutta, New Delhi  
Almaty, Dhaka  
Yangon  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
Hong Kong, Singapore,  
Beijing  
The AVCHD format is a high definition  
digital video camera format used to record  
a high definition signal using efficient  
data compression coding technology. The  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to  
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital  
or Linear PCM system is used to compress  
audio data.  
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable  
of compressing images at higher efficiency  
than that of the conventional image  
compressing format.  
+01:00  
+02:00  
+03:00  
+03:30  
+04:00  
+04:30  
+05:00  
+05:30  
+06:00  
+06:30  
+07:00  
+08:00  
The MPEG-4 MVC/H.264 format is  
adopted to compress 3D video data in the  
AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 for the 3D and  
60p/50p recording.  
+09:00  
+09:30  
+10:00  
+11:00  
+12:00  
Tokyo, Seoul  
Adelaide, Darwin  
Melbourne, Sydney  
Solomon Is  
Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok,  
Kwajalein  
Samoa  
Hawaii  
As the AVCHD format uses a  
compression coding technology, the  
picture may be disturbed in scenes  
where picture, field angles or brightness,  
etc. change drastically, but this is not a  
malfunction.  
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–10:00  
–09:00  
–08:00  
–07:00  
–06:00  
–05:00  
–04:00  
–03:30  
–03:00  
–02:00  
–01:00  
Alaska  
Recording and playback on this  
product  
Based on the AVCHD format, this product  
records and plays with the high definition  
image quality.  
Los Angeles, Tijuana  
Denver, Arizona  
Chicago, Mexico City  
New York, Bogota  
Santiago  
St. John’s  
Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920  
1080/60p (50p), 1920 1080/60i (50i),  
1440 1080/60i (50i)  
MPEG-4 MVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i  
(50i)  
Brasilia, Montevideo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores, Cape Verde Is.  
Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch  
Recording media: memory card  
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In underground locations, locations  
surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated  
bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields  
are generated, such as near high voltage  
cables.  
Near devices that generate radio signals of the  
same frequency band as this product: near 1.5  
GHz band mobile telephones, etc.  
*
Data recorded in AVCHD format other than  
the above mentioned cannot be played on this  
product.  
About GPS (DEV-5/5K)  
The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a  
system that calculates geographical location  
from highly accurate US space satellites.  
This system allows you to pinpoint your  
exact location on the earth. The GPS  
satellites are located in 6 orbits, 20,000 km  
above the earth. The GPS system consists of  
24 or more GPS satellites. A GPS receiver  
receives radio signals from the satellites,  
and calculates the current location of the  
receiver based on the orbital information  
(almanac data) and travel time of the  
signals, etc.  
On triangulating errors  
If you move to another location right after  
turning the power switch to ON, it may  
take a longer time for this product to start  
triangulating, compared to when you stay in the  
same place.  
Error caused by the position of GPS satellites  
This product automatically triangulates your  
current location when this product receives  
radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The  
triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites  
is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the  
environment of the location, the triangulating  
error can be greater. In this case, your actual  
location may not match the location on the map  
based on the GPS information. Meanwhile,  
the GPS satellites are controlled by the United  
States Department of Defense, and the degree of  
accuracy may be changed intentionally.  
Error during the triangulating process  
This product acquires location information  
periodically during triangulating. There is  
a slight time difference between when the  
location information is acquired and when the  
location information is recorded on an image,  
therefore, the actual recording location may not  
match exactly the location on the map based on  
the GPS information.  
Determining a location is called  
“triangulating.” A GPS receiver can  
determine the location’s latitude and  
longitude by receiving signals from 3 or  
more satellites.  
As the positions of GPS satellites vary  
constantly, it may take longer to determine  
the location or the receiver may not be able to  
determine the location at all, depending on the  
location and time you use this product.  
“GPS” is a system for determining geographic  
location by triangulating radio signals from  
GPS satellites. Avoid using this product in  
places where radio signals are blocked or  
reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded  
by buildings or trees, etc. Use this product in  
open sky environments.  
On the restriction of use of GPS  
You may not be able to record location  
information at locations or in situations where  
radio signals from the GPS satellites do not  
reach this product as follows.  
Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of  
the situation, the countries/regions of use.  
On the geographic coordinate system  
In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of  
buildings.  
Between tall buildings or at narrow streets  
surrounded by buildings.  
The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system  
is used.  
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direction. Note that improper use may cause a  
malfunction.  
About the memory card  
A memory card formatted by a computer  
(Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with this product.  
Data read/write speed may vary depending  
on the combination of the memory card and  
memory card compliant product you use.  
Damaged or lost data may occur in the  
following cases (the data will not be  
compensated for):  
If you eject the memory card, or turn off  
this product while this product is reading  
or writing image files on the memory card  
(while the access lamp is lit or flashing)  
If you use the memory card near magnets or  
magnetic fields  
It is recommended that you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
Do not attach a label or the like on memory  
card or memory card adaptor.  
Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
On image data compatibility  
Image data files recorded on memory card  
by this product conform to the “Design rule  
for Camera File system” universal standard  
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics  
and Information Technology Industries  
Association).  
On this product, you cannot play back photos  
recorded on other devices (DCR-TRV900/  
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard. (These  
models are not sold in some regions.)  
If you cannot use memory cards that have been  
used with another device, format it with this  
product (p. 65). Note that formatting erases all  
information on the memory card.  
You may not be able to play back images with  
this product:  
When playing back image data modified on  
your computer  
When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices  
Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
memory card.  
Do not disassemble or modify the memory  
card.  
About the “Memory Stickmedia  
Do not let the memory card get wet.  
Keep the memory card out of the reach of small  
children. There is danger that a child might  
swallow it.  
Do not insert anything other than the compliant  
size of memory card into the memory card slot.  
Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
Do not use or keep the memory card in the  
following locations:  
Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer  
Places under direct sunlight  
Places with extremely high humidity or  
subject to corrosive gases  
Types of“Memory Stick”media  
Recording/Playback  
“Memory Stick Duo” media  
(with MagicGate)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media (Mark2)  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG  
Duo” media  
This product supports parallel data transfer.  
However, the transfer speed may differ,  
depending on the type of media you use.  
This product cannot record or play data that  
uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is  
a copyright protection technology that records  
and transfers the contents in an encrypted  
format.  
On the memory card adaptor  
When using memory card with memory card  
compliant device inserting memory card  
into memory card adaptor, make sure the  
memory card is inserted facing in the correct  
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Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it  
up, and install it on this product right before  
you start taking shots.  
About the “InfoLITHIUMbattery  
pack  
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FV100  
(supplied with DEV-5K).  
Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times  
the expected recording time, and make trial  
recordings before making the actual recording.  
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
This product operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs NP-  
FV70/FV100.  
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs  
have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUMbattery pack?  
About the remaining battery time  
indicator  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between this product and  
an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the  
power consumption according to the operating  
conditions of this product, and displays the  
remaining battery time in minutes.  
When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for  
a long time, or if left in a fully charged state,  
or when the battery pack is frequently used.  
Use the remaining battery time indication as a  
rough guide only.  
The battery pack NP-FV70/FV100 is compatible  
with ActiFORCE.”  
ActiFORCE” is a new generation power  
system. Battery capacity, boost charge, and  
the speed and accuracy of battery time  
remaining calculations have been improved  
when compared with current “InfoLITHIUM”  
P-series battery.  
The mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still 20 minutes of battery  
time remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
About storage of the battery pack  
To charge the battery pack  
If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
this product once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from this product and put it in a dry, cool place.  
To discharge the battery pack on this product  
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using this product.  
We recommend charging the battery pack in  
an ambient temperature of from 10 C to 30 C  
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp  
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside  
of this temperature range, you may not be able  
to charge it efficiently.  
completely, select  
(MENU) [Setup]  
[ General Settings)] [A. Shut Off]  
(
[Off], and leave this product in recording  
standby until the power goes off (p. 69).  
To use the battery pack effectively  
Battery pack performance decreases when the  
ambient temperature is 10 C (50 °F) or below,  
and the length of time you can use the battery  
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one  
of the following to use the battery pack for a  
longer time.  
About battery 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 with a new one.  
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Each batterys life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug this product and have it checked  
by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.  
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such  
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
Keep the screen closed when you are not using  
this product.  
About x.v.Color  
x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  
of Sony.  
xvYCC is an international standard for color  
space in video. This standard can express a  
wider color range than the currently used  
broadcast standard.  
Do not wrap this product with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.  
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery  
pack.  
About handling of this product  
On use and care  
Do not use or store this product and accessories  
in the following locations:  
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in  
the sun. They may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. This product may malfunction.  
Near strong radio waves or radiation. This  
product may not be able to record properly.  
Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
Keep metal contacts clean.  
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  
Consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
When not using this product for a long  
time  
To keep this product in optimum state for a  
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording  
and playing back images about once a month.  
Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If  
sand or dust gets in this product, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
Near windows or outdoors, where the  
viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to  
direct sunlight. This damages the screen.  
Operate this product on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
Do not let this product get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If this product gets  
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
Moisture condensation  
If this product is brought directly from a cold  
place to a warm place, moisture may condense  
inside this product. This may cause a malfunction  
to this product.  
If moisture condensation has occurred  
Leave this product for about 1 hour without  
turning it on.  
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Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring this  
product from a cold place into a warm place (or  
vice versa) or when you use this product in a  
humid place as follows:  
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above.  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
You bring this product from a ski slope into a  
place warmed up by a heating device.  
You bring this product from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place  
outside.  
You use this product after a squall or a  
shower.  
This product has a pre-installed rechargeable  
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings  
even when this product is turned off. The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always charged  
while this product is connected to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the  
battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery  
will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use this product at all. Use this product  
after charging the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery.  
You use this product in a hot and humid  
place.  
How to prevent moisture condensation  
When you bring this product from a cold place  
into a warm place, put this product in a plastic  
bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when  
the air temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the surrounding temperature (after  
about 1 hour).  
However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable  
battery is not charged, this product operation will  
not be affected as long as you are not recording  
the date.  
How to charge the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket)  
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with  
the device turned off for more than 24 hours.  
On handling the casing  
If the casing is soiled, clean this product body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen  
Handling this product with above substances  
on your hands  
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time  
Note on disposal/transfer of the  
memory card  
Even if you delete data in the memory card or  
format the memory card on this product or a  
computer, you may not delete data from the  
memory card completely. When you give the  
memory card to somebody, it is recommended  
that you delete data completely using data  
deletion software on a computer. Also, when you  
dispose of the memory card, it is recommended  
that you destroy the actual body of the memory  
card.  
About care and storage of the lens  
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface  
In hot or humid locations  
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside  
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
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All other product names mentioned herein may  
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective companies. Furthermore,   
and are not mentioned in each case in this  
Handbook.  
On trademarks  
AVCHD 3D/Progressive” and AVCHD  
3D/Progressive” logo are trademarks of Sony  
Corporation and Panasonic Corporation.  
“Memory Stick,” “  
,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “  
,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
Notes on the License  
PRO-HG Duo,” “  
“MagicGate,” “  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE  
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE  
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE  
OF A CONSUMER TO  
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE  
WITH THE AVC STANDARD (AVC VIDEO”)  
AND/OR  
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A  
PERSONAL AND  
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR  
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER  
LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.  
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE  
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.  
,” “MagicGate  
Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick  
Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks  
of Sony Corporation.  
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
“x.v.Color” / “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of  
Sony Corporation.  
“BRAVIAis a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
“DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
Blu-ray Discand Blu-rayare trademarks of  
the Blu-ray Disc Association.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC  
in the United States and other countries.  
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and  
DirectX are either registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of  
Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.  
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks  
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation  
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
“ ” and “PlayStation” are registered  
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment  
Inc.  
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat  
are either registered trademarks or trademarks  
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE  
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.  
SEE <HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM>  
“C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg,” software are  
provided in this product. We provide this software  
based on license agreements with their owners  
of copyright. Based on requests by the owners  
of copyright of these software applications, we  
have an obligation to inform you of the following.  
Please read the following sections.  
Read “license3.pdfin the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software.  
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 this product.  
This informs you that you have a right to have  
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for  
these software programs under the conditions of  
the supplied GPL/LGPL.  
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of  
MultiMediaCard Association.  
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Source code is provided on the web. Use  
the following URL to download it. When  
downloading the source code, select DEV-5 as the  
model for this product.  
We would prefer you do not contact us about the  
contents of source code.  
Read “license2.pdfin the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“GPL,” and “LGPLsoftware.  
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If  
it is not installed on your computer, you can  
download it from the Adobe Systems web page:  
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Quick reference  
Screen indicators  
Right  
Indicator  
Center  
Meaning  
Left  
Right  
Frame rate (60p (50p)/60i  
(50i)) and recording mode  
(PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (30)  
60i  
Remaining battery  
(expected recording and  
playing time)  
60min  
4:3  
16:9  
4:3  
Bottom  
4:3  
Left  
Indicator  
Recording/playback/  
editing media (18)  
Meaning  
An external media device  
is connected (46)  
Counter (hour:minute:  
second)  
Estimated recording  
remaining time  
Approximate number of  
recordable photos and  
photo size  
MENU button (52)  
Self-timer recording (60)  
GPS triangulating status  
Face Detection (61)  
Manual focus (57)  
0:00:00  
00min  
9999  
Scene Selection (59)  
Playback folder  
White Balance (56)  
SteadyShot off (60)  
White Balance Shift (58)  
Tele Macro (60)  
x.v.Color (63)  
Destination (70)  
Current playing movie or  
photo/Number of total  
recorded movies or photos  
100/112  
2D record or playback  
3D record or playback  
Bottom  
Indicator  
Intelligent Auto (30)  
Meaning  
View Images button (24)  
Micref Level low (61)  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
[STBY]/[REC]  
Recording status (22)  
Slide show set  
Exposure (57)  
EV  
AE Shift (58)  
Shutter Speed (58)  
Intelligent Auto (30)  
Slide show button  
Warning (78)  
Playback mode (24)  
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Parts and controls  
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.  
Indicator  
101-0005  
Meaning  
Data file name (24)  
Protected image (35)  
3D Depth Adjustment (26)  
Automatic (33)  
Exposure is set manually.  
Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and may differ from what you actually see.  
Some indicators may not appear, depending on  
the model.  
Accessory shoe  
Built-in microphone  
Lens  
POWER switch (15)  
(View Images) button (24)  
START/STOP button (22)  
////Enter buttons  
Speakers  
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MODE button (22)  
FINDER 2D/3D (display) button (21)  
Power zoom lever (20)  
PHOTO button (24)  
Camera recording lamp (69)  
The camera recording lamp lights up in red  
during recording. The lamp flashes when the  
remaining memory card capacity or battery  
power is low.  
START/STOP button (22)  
A/V Remote Connector (26)  
Memory card access lamp (19)  
While the lamp is lit or flashing, this product  
is reading or writing data.  
Diopter adjustment dial (15)  
Viewfinder  
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (22)  
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack  
(headphones) jack  
Memory card slot (19)  
RESET button  
Press RESET using a pointed object.  
Press RESET to initialize all the settings  
including the clock setting.  
MANUAL button (32)  
Strap mount (10)  
Tripod receptacle  
Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the  
tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold  
separately: the length of the screw must be less  
than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).  
Battery cover (11)  
Battery cover lock (11)  
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Index  
Creating a disc ............................37  
Creating AVCHD disc ...............41  
CTRL FOR HDMI......................68  
Symbols  
I
1080i.............................................67  
1080p............................................67  
2D/3D Mode Select....................63  
3D Depth Adjustment..........26, 32  
480i...............................................67  
576i...............................................67  
60i/50i Sel ....................................70  
Image Quality/Size .....................63  
Image Size....................................64  
Indoor ..........................................56  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack...88  
Intelligent Auto...........................30  
IRIS...............................................58  
D
Data Code...........17, 25, 32, 50, 65  
Date & Time................................17  
Date & Time Setting...................70  
Delete ...........................................34  
Dial Setting..................................32  
Digital Zoom...............................60  
Direct Copy.................................47  
Disc Burn.....................................40  
Disc recorder...............................49  
Display Setting............................62  
Divide...........................................36  
DVD writer..................................48  
L
A
Landscape....................................59  
Language Setting ..................18, 70  
Low Lux .......................................58  
LP..................................................30  
A. Shut Off...................................69  
A/V connecting cable...........27, 50  
Abroad .........................................83  
AE Shift........................................58  
Area Setting.................................70  
Audio Output Timing................62  
Auto 3D Lens Adjust..................59  
Auto Area ADJ............................71  
Auto Back Light..........................61  
Auto Clock ADJ..........................71  
AVCHD........................................37  
AVCHD format...........................85  
M
Maintenance................................85  
MANUAL dial.............................32  
Media Info...................................65  
Memory card...............................18  
“Memory Stick” media.........18, 87  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
media............................................18  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media............................................18  
Menus...........................................53  
Micref Level.................................61  
Moisture condensation ..............89  
Movies....................................22, 25  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 .................85  
E
Edit/Copy ....................................64  
Event Index..................................24  
Exposure......................................57  
External media............................45  
B
F
Battery Info..................................70  
Battery pack.................................11  
Beach............................................59  
Beep..............................................69  
Binoculars....................................20  
Blu-ray disc..................................42  
Face Detection ............................61  
FH.................................................30  
File Number ................................65  
Fireworks.....................................59  
Focus ............................................57  
Format..........................................65  
Frame Packing ............................67  
Frame Rate...................................63  
Fully charged...............................11  
FX .................................................30  
N
Night Scene .................................59  
C
Camera/Mic ................................56  
Camera Data ...............................65  
Charging the battery pack.........11  
Charging the battery pack  
abroad ....................................14, 83  
Clock Set......................................16  
Component .................................67  
Connecting cord.........................12  
Connection..................................26  
Coordinates.................................65  
Copy.............................................47  
Copying a disc.............................42  
O
One Push .....................................56  
Outdoor .......................................56  
G
P
GPS Information ........................68  
GPS Setting..................................69  
Guide Frame................................62  
Photos ..........................................23  
Playback Function......................24  
Playing..........................................24  
Playing AVCHD disc............41, 44  
Portrait.........................................59  
Power on......................................15  
Precautions..................................85  
H
HDMI 3D Setting.......................67  
HDMI Resolution.......................67  
HQ................................................30  
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Protect..........................................35  
PS..................................................30  
U
USB cable.....................................48  
USB Connect.................. 39, 48, 68  
R
REC Lamp ...................................69  
Rec Mode.....................................30  
Recording ....................................22  
Recording and playback time ...81  
Recording time of movies/  
number of recordable photos....81  
V
VF Brightness..............................68  
Viewfinder Adjust ......................68  
Volume...................................25, 66  
W
Repair Img.DB F. ........................76  
RESET..........................................95  
Wall outlet (wall socket)............11  
Warning messages......................79  
White Balance.............................56  
White Balance Shift....................58  
Wind Noise Reduct. ...................61  
S
Saving images in external  
media............................................45  
Scene Selection ...........................59  
Screen indicators ........................93  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators.....................................78  
X
x.v.Color.................................63, 89  
Self-Timer....................................60  
Setting the date and time...........15  
Setup.............................................65  
Shooting Mode............................56  
Shutter Speed ..............................58  
Side-by-Side ................................67  
Snow.............................................59  
Spotlight.......................................59  
SteadyShot (Movie)....................60  
SteadyShot (Photo).....................60  
SummerTime ..............................70  
Sunrise&Sunset...........................59  
Supplied items...............................9  
T
Tele Macro...................................60  
Thumbnail.............................34, 35  
Triangulating...............................31  
Triangulating priority mode .....69  
Tripod...........................................95  
Troubleshooting..........................72  
Turning the power on ................15  
TV.................................................26  
TV Type.......................................66  
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Additional information on this product and  
answers to frequently asked questions can  
be found at our Customer Support Website.  

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