Sony Camcorder RM LVR2V User Manual

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder  
HDR-AZ1/RM-LVR2V  
How to Use  
Read This First  
Identifying Parts  
Display  
Getting Started  
Checking the Bundled Items  
Preparing to Use  
Preparing the Camera  
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Live-View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
Display on the Live-View Remote  
[1] How to Use  
Read This First  
Identifying Parts  
Identifying Parts of the Camera  
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1. POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp  
2. REC HOLD switch  
3. REC (Movie/Photo) button  
4. REC lamp (red)/LIVE lamp (blue)  
Light up (red): During recording  
Blink (red): Error occurs  
Light up (blue): During live streaming  
Blink slowly (blue): During live streaming (There is an audience)  
5. Lens  
6. Microphones  
7. Tripod adaptor attachment hole  
8.  
(N Mark)  
NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range  
wireless communication technology.  
9. Speaker  
10. IR remote receiver  
11. Display panel  
12. ON/OFF button  
13. Wi-Fi button  
14. Connector cover (USB)  
15. Multi/Micro USB Terminal  
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.  
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16. RESET button  
17. Memory card insertion slot  
18. Memory card cover  
19. REC/Access lamp  
20. Battery cover lock lever  
21. Battery ejection sheet  
22. Battery storage area  
23. Battery pack cover  
24. SSID label  
[2] How to Use  
Read This First  
Identifying Parts  
Identifying Parts of the Remote Control  
1. MENU button  
2. DISP button  
3. GPS antenna  
4. REC/ENTER button  
5. REC/Wi-Fi lamp  
6. LCD screen  
7. DOWN button  
8. UP button  
9. CHG (Charge) lamp  
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10. RESET (Reset) button  
11. Multi/Micro USB Terminal  
12. Lock lever  
13. Connector cover (USB)  
14. ON/OFF button  
15. Loop for a belt  
[3] How to Use  
Read This First  
Display  
Camera Display  
The following describes the icons displayed on the display panel of the camera.  
1. Battery level indicator  
The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is.  
2. Memory card warning indicator  
The memory card is uninserted (Light up)  
The memory card full capacity (Light up)  
The memory card error (Blink):  
The memory card incompatible with the camera is inserted.  
The memory card terminal is dirty.  
The memory card is damaged.  
The memory card is inserted in the wrong direction.  
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3. Wi-Fi settings indicator  
When Wi-Fi is set to the single connection  
When Wi-Fi is set to the multi connection  
When Wi-Fi is set to the live connection  
When Wi-Fi is set to OFF  
[4] How to Use  
Read This First  
Display  
Live-View Remote Display (Single Connection)  
The following describes the icons displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control in the  
single connection.  
Clock display  
1 Button hold indicator  
2 GPS/Airplane Mode  
The icon of the airplane mode  
will be displayed when the airplane mode is set to ON.  
The GPS icon will be displayed when the airplane mode is set to OFF.  
The GPS icon changes depending on whether GPS is ON/OFF or depending on the  
strength of GPS signal reception.  
3 Battery level indicator of the remote control  
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The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is.  
4 Clock display  
Live-View display  
5 Shooting mode display  
6 Battery level indicator  
7 Memory card warning indicator/  
Rising temperature icon  
When is indicated, stop recording the movie.  
If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the  
power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully.  
8 Shooting mode switching indicator  
9 REC icon  
is displayed during movie recording,  
is displayed during photo recording, and  
is  
displayed during interval photo recording.  
[5] How to Use  
Read This First  
Display  
Live-View Remote Display (Multi Connection)  
The icons described below are displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control in the  
multi connection.  
1 Shooting mode display/REC icon  
The shooting mode and record status of the connected camera will be displayed. The  
orange cursor indicates which camera's Live-View display is selected.  
REC icon will be displayed on the right above the shooting mode display while images are  
being recorded.  
2
Rising temperature icon  
When  
is indicated, stop recording the movie.  
If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the  
power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully.  
3 Battery level indicator of the remote control  
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The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is.  
[6] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Checking the Bundled Items  
Checking the Bundled Items  
Make sure that you have the following bundled items. The number in parentheses indicates  
the quantity of each item bundled.  
Camera (1)  
Micro USB cable (1)  
Live-View Remote (RM-LVR2V) (1)  
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BY1) (1)  
Waterproof Case (SPK-AZ1) (1)  
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Attachment Buckle (1)  
Flat Adhesive Mount (1)  
Curved Adhesive Mount (1)  
Tripod Adaptor (1)  
Set of printed documentation  
[7] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing to Use  
Preparing to Use  
The flow of what needs to be prepared in advance is summarized. Check each item for  
further details.  
The camera  
Inserting the battery pack of the camera  
Insert the battery pack confirming that the battery is correctly oriented.  
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Charging the battery pack of the camera  
Check the power of the camera is off and connect the micro USB cable (supplied) to a  
computer that is turned on.  
Inserting a memory card into the camera  
Insert the memory card into the camera, confirming that the card is correctly oriented.  
Turning on the power of the camera  
Press the ON/OFF button of the camera.  
You can record movies by pressing the REC button of the camera.  
The remote control  
Charging the remote control  
Check the power of the remote control is off and connect the micro USB cable (supplied) to  
the computer that is turned on.  
Turning on the power of the remote control  
Press the ON/OFF button of the remote control.  
Setting the date and time using the remote control  
When the remote control is turned on for the first time, the date & time setting screen is  
displayed. Use the remote control after the date & time setting is complete.  
Connecting the camera and the Live-View Remote through Wi-Fi  
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Setting the camera using the Live-View Remote  
[8] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Camera  
Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack of the Camera  
Insert/remove the battery pack to/from the camera.  
Inserting the battery pack  
1. Open the cover  
Slide the lock lever to the OPEN side.  
Open the cover from  
.
2. Insert the battery pack  
There are chances that the battery may not be ejected if the battery ejection sheet is  
stored under the battery. Additionally, this may cause water leakage.  
1 Align the  
mark of the battery with that of the camera  
2 Place the battery on the battery ejection sheet and insert the battery pack  
3 Insert the battery pack, aligning the  
mark of the battery with that of the camera  
and orienting its printed side, as illustrated  
3. Close the cover  
Securely close the cover and slide the lock lever to the LOCK position. Make sure  
that the yellow mark on the lock lever is not visible and the cover is securely closed.  
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Double check that the battery ejection sheet is not pinched in the cover or sticking  
out of the cover. If any foreign matter such as sand gets inside the cover, the sealing  
gasket may be scratched, and may result in water entering the inside of the camera.  
4. Remove the battery pack  
Open the battery cover and pull out the battery ejection sheet to remove the battery.  
[9] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Camera  
Charging the Battery Pack of the Camera  
Charging the camera with a computer.  
1. Check that the power of the camera is OFF  
Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on. To turn off the camera, press  
the ON/OFF button until the POWER lamp turns off.  
2. Connect the camera to an activated computer with the micro USB cable (supplied)  
1 Lights in orange while charging  
2 Micro USB cable (supplied)  
3. Disconnect the camera from the computer when the battery is charged  
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The battery is charged (full charge) when the POWER/CHG (Power) lamp is turned  
on.  
*1  
The charging time of the battery pack NP-BY1 (supplied) is as follows.  
Charging via a computer: Approx. 2 h 25 min.  
*2  
Charging via AC-UD10 (sold separately): Approx. 2 h 05 min.  
*1  
Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging  
may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.  
*2  
Rapid charging is possible using the USB charger AC-UD10 (sold separately). To connect to the  
charger, use the micro USB cable (supplied).  
Note  
You can use only a type Y battery with this camera.  
Turn off the camera while charging the battery.  
Do not apply force to the camera when you connect the camera to a computer. This may  
cause damage to the camera or the computer.  
When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC  
power source, the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly. Do not  
leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time.  
Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is  
not guaranteed. Depending on the type of your USB device, charging may not function  
properly.  
Operation with all computers is not assured.  
If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period, charge the camera once  
every 6 to 12 months to maintain battery performance.  
Hint  
Checking the remaining battery charge  
A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of the display panel.  
The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain  
circumstances.  
It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.  
[10] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Camera  
Inserting/Ejecting a Memory Card to/from the Camera  
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The following describes how to insert/eject a memory card.  
1. Insert the memory card until it clicks  
microSD card: Insert in the direction of the printed side  
.
Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark2) media: Insert in the direction of the terminal side  
.
1 microSD card/microSDHC card/microSDXC card  
2 Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark2) media  
Insert the memory card properly, confirming each side is facing the correct direction.  
Insert a memory card squarely in the correct orientation; otherwise, the camera will  
not recognize it.  
2. Close the cover  
3. Eject the memory card  
Open the memory card cover, then lightly push the memory card once.  
Note  
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.  
Confirm the direction of the memory card. If you forcibly insert the memory card in the  
wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.  
To ensure stable operation of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera  
to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time.  
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Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be  
restored.  
Be sure to back up any important data to a computer or other storage location.  
Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card  
slot. Otherwise, a malfunction may result.  
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful to prevent the memory card from  
popping out and dropping.  
Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working  
correctly.  
Turning off the camera or removing the memory card while the REC/Access lamp is lit  
may cause a malfunction of the memory card. Be sure to back up any important data to a  
computer or other storage locations.  
Check the following when using.  
That the terminal cover, memory card and battery pack cover are securely closed  
That any foreign matter is not pinched in any of the covers  
If any of the covers are not securely closed or any foreign matter gets inside any of the  
covers, it may result in water entering the inside of the camera.  
[11] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Camera  
Memory Cards Usable with the Camera  
Memory cards usable with the camera are as follows.  
Use an SDXC card faster than Class10 when recording movies in XAVC S.  
*1  
Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark2) media  
*2  
microSD memory card  
*2  
microSDHC memory card  
*2  
microSDXC memory card  
*1  
Referred to as "Memory Stick Micro" in this Help Guide.  
*2  
Referred to as "microSD card" in this Help Guide.  
Note  
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.  
Guaranteed operating temperature of the camera is from -5°C to +40°C (23°F to 104°F).  
However, depending on the types of memory cards, guaranteed operating temperature  
varies. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the memory card.  
Images recorded in a microSDXC memory card cannot be transferred or played back on a  
*
computer or AV device that is not exFAT -compatible (via USB connection). Before  
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connecting, make sure that the device is exFAT-compatible. If the camera is connected to  
a device that is not exFAT-compatible, a prompt to format the memory card may appear.  
In this case, do not format the memory card, otherwise all its data will be lost.  
*
exFAT is the file system used by microSDXC memory cards.  
[12] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Camera  
Turning On/Off the Power of the Camera  
Turn on the power of the camera.  
1. Press the ON/OFF button  
You can start recording by pressing the REC button of the camera to turn on the  
power.  
Turning off the power of the camera  
To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF button again.  
Check that the POWER lamp has been turned off by pressing the ON/OFF button.  
[13] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Live-View Remote  
Charging the Live-View Remote  
Charge the remote control through a computer.  
1. Check that the power of the remote control is OFF  
2. Connect the remote control to an activated computer with the micro USB cable  
(supplied)  
The CHG (Charge) lamp of the remote control lights up in orange and charging  
begins.  
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The CHG (Charge) lamp goes out when charging is completed.  
*1  
The charging time of the battery pack on the remote control is as follows.  
Via a computer: Approx. 4 h 05 min.  
*2  
Via an AC-UD10 : Approx. 2 h 55 min.  
*1  
Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may  
take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.  
*2  
Rapid charging is possible using the USB charger AC-UD10 (sold separately). To connect to the  
charger, use the micro USB cable (supplied).  
Note  
You can charge the remote control even if it is not completely discharged. Also, even if the  
remote control is not fully charged, you can use the partial charge capacity of the battery  
pack as is.  
When the power of the remote control is on, it is supplied with power but not charged.  
To maintain the remote control’s function, fully charge the remote control, and then fully  
discharge it at least once a year while storing. And keep the remote control in a cool place  
with low humidity.  
Hint  
Checking the remaining battery charge  
A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the LCD screen.  
The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain  
circumstances.  
It takes about 30 seconds until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.  
If the battery pack runs out quickly even though the remaining charge indicator is high,  
fully charge the remote control, again. The remaining charge indicator will then be  
displayed correctly. Note that it may not be displayed correctly in a situation where the  
remote control is used for a long time at high ambient temperature or the remote control is  
left fully charged.  
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[14] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Live-View Remote  
Attaching the Belt to the Live-View Remote  
Attach the belt to the remote control.  
1. Place the remote control on the base plate and thread the belt through the belt loop of  
the remote control and the base plate as illustrated in , and then attach it as  
illustrated in  
.
You can adjust the belt length depending on the pasting position of and  
.
2. To fasten the remote control to your arm, wear the remote control with the LCD screen  
parallel to the back of your hand and the REC/ENTER button facing toward your  
fingertips. Thread the belt through as illustrated on the left below  
After attaching , move to cover the end of  
.
Note  
Attaching the belt incorrectly may cause injury.  
The GPS antenna is built in the front of the remote control. Placing the remote control  
upside down may cause positioning to take long time or may not be able to determine  
your position.  
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When placing the remote control on your right wrist, set the screen rotation in the remote  
control settings to ON.  
When using the remote control attached to your arm, always attach the supplied base  
plate and belt correctly.  
Be careful not to drop the remote control when unfastening the belt.  
[15] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Live-View Remote  
Turning On/Off the Power of the Live-View Remote  
Turn on/off the power of the remote control.  
1. Be sure that the connector cover of the remote control is closed  
Securely close the terminal cover until the yellow mark under the lock lever can no  
longer be seen.  
If any foreign matter such as sand gets inside the terminal cover, the sealing gasket  
may be scratched, leading to water entering the remote control.  
2. Press the ON/OFF button of the remote control  
When the remote control is turned on for the first time, the date & time setting screen  
is displayed.  
To turn off the power of the remote control  
To turn off the remote control, press the ON/OFF button again.  
[16] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Live-View Remote  
Changing the Date & Time Setting by the Live-View  
Remote  
When you use the remote control for the first time or after updating the software, the date &  
time setting screen is displayed. Use the remote control after the date & time setting is  
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complete.  
1. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired item,  
then press the REC/ENTER button  
The following items will be displayed in order on the LCD screen of the remote  
control.  
GMT+0.0: Area setting  
: Saving time (Summer time) setting  
Y-M-D/M-D-Y/M(Eng)-D-Y/D-M-Y: Date and time format  
Y-M-D : Date setting  
00:00: Time setting  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired date and then press the  
REC/ENTER button of the remote control to set the date and time  
You can also switch from the MENU items of the remote control. See the Date &  
Time Setting.  
[17] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Preparing the Live-View Remote  
GPS Assist Data  
The time for the GPS to acquire the location information can be shortened by taking in GPS  
assist data. If the bundled remote control RM-LVR2V is connected to a computer on the  
Internet using a software Action Cam Movie Creator, the GPS assist data can be updated  
automatically.  
If the date & time setting is not set, or set time is shifted greatly, the time for the GPS  
acquiring location information cannot be shortened.  
If the term of validity of GPS assist data has run out, the time until you can record location  
information cannot be shortened.  
[18] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Live-View Remote to the Camera  
(Single Connection)  
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Checking the Connection Mode of the Camera  
You can check the connection mode of the camera before connecting the remote control  
and the camera through Wi-Fi. You can switch the Wi-Fi setting of the camera that is to be  
connected to the Live-View Remote by pressing the Wi-Fi button of the camera.  
Check the connection mode of the camera is set to the single connection here.  
1. Turn on the power of the camera  
2. Check that a  
If a  
mark is displayed on the display panel of the camera  
mark is not displayed or  
is displayed above the  
mark is displayed.  
mark,  
press the Wi-Fi button until only the  
[19] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Live-View Remote to the Camera  
(Single Connection)  
Checking the Connection Mode of the Live-View Remote  
Check the connection mode of the remote control is set to the single connection before  
connecting the remote control and the camera through Wi-Fi.  
1. Turn on the power of the remote control  
2. Press the MENU button of the remote control to select  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote  
control  
(Connection mode) in  
3. Check that  
REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
Change to (Single connection) if  
(Single connection) has been selected and then press the  
(Multi connection) is set.  
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[20] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Live-View Remote to the Camera  
(Single Connection)  
Connecting the Live-View Remote to One Camera  
You can easily operate all the functions of the camera by connecting one camera to the  
remote control through Wi-Fi.  
1. Turn on the power of the camera  
2. Press the Wi-Fi button of the camera to set the setting of the camera to  
(Single connection)  
3. Turn on the remote control  
4. The Wi-Fi device selection screen is displayed on the LCD screen of the remote  
control. Select the SSID of the camera you want to connect with the UP button or  
DOWN button and press the REC/ENTER button.  
Check that Wi-Fi of the camera is set to the single connection when SSID is not  
displayed.  
SSID is indicated on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover  
of the camera.  
5. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button of the camera when you hear the camera beep  
The camera and remote control enter the waiting state for Wi-Fi certification. When  
you hear a beep sound at a long interval, press and hold the Wi-Fi button. The beep  
sounds at a short interval, and then connection is completed.  
The display on the LCD screen of the remote control switches to the Live-View  
display and the REC/Wi-Fi lamp of the remote control lights up in blue.  
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Note  
[DIRECT-] is omitted from the camera SSID text string when it is displayed on the LCD  
screen of the remote control.  
You cannot copy images recorded in the camera to the remote control.  
The camera should only be connected to a smartphone or the remote control via Wi-Fi  
and not to other Wi-Fi access points. If you choose to connect the camera to other Wi-Fi  
access points, then you will do so at your own risk. The camera may be subject to  
unauthorized access and any content communicated may be at risk of interception.  
[21] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Live-View Remote to the Camera  
(Single Connection)  
Establishing a Proper Connection  
Try the following operations when the camera and the remote control cannot be connected  
through Wi-Fi.  
Check the connection modes of the camera and remote control are set to the single  
connection respectively. When both connection modes of the camera and remote control  
are not set to the single connection, change the connection modes and re-establish the  
connection.  
[22] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Live-View Remote to Multiple  
Cameras (Multi Connection)  
Connecting the Live-View Remote to Multiple Cameras  
You can connect a maximum of five cameras to the remote control and operate all cameras  
simultaneously.  
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1. Turn on the power of the camera  
2. Press the Wi-Fi button of the camera to switch to the multi connection  
3. Turn on the remote control  
4. Press the MENU button to select  
(Connection mode) in  
(Device registration)  
(Remote control  
setting), then select  
(Multi connection)  
5. Press the MENU button to select  
The device registration screen will be displayed on the LCD screen of the remote  
control, and the camera and remote control enter the waiting state for the multi  
connection.  
6. Press and hold the Wi-Fi button of the camera  
When a connection request is sent from the camera to the remote control, a beep  
sounds.  
7. Press the OK button displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control.  
After the connection is established, the LCD screen of the remote control switches to  
the Live-View display.  
8. Repeat the procedure from step 1 to connect to an additional camera  
Note  
Register each camera before the connection standby mode of the camera is cancelled.  
The multi camera control function is only available with compatible cameras.  
When operating a camera that does not support the multi camera control function, set the  
remote control to  
(Single connection).  
You cannot copy images recorded in the camera to the remote control.  
The WPS method is used to connect the remote control to multiple cameras. If there is  
another device using the WPS method in the vicinity of the cameras, the registration may  
fail. If the registration fails, reconnect by performing each step again.  
The camera should only be connected to a smartphone or the remote control via Wi-Fi  
and not to other Wi-Fi access points. If you choose to connect the camera to other Wi-Fi  
access points, then you will do so at your own risk. The camera may be subject to  
unauthorized access and any content communicated may be at risk of interception.  
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[23] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Live-View Remote to Multiple  
Cameras (Multi Connection)  
Resetting the Connection Information of the Registered  
Cameras  
This function is available only when the remote control is set to the multi connection.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control to select  
(Reset network  
settings) in  
Select  
(Remote control setting)  
to reset the network settings. Select  
to cancel the resetting.  
[24] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone  
Installing the App on Your Smartphone  
Install the PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone or tablet. Update PlayMemories Mobile  
to the latest version if you have already installed it on your smartphone.  
For the latest information and functional detail of PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the following  
website.  
Android OS  
Search for PlayMemories Mobile on Google Play, then install it.  
When using One-touch functions (NFC), Android 4.0 or later is required.  
iOS  
Search for PlayMemories Mobile on App Store, then install it.  
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When using iOS, One-touch functions (NFC) are not available.  
Note  
An NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet is required for using One-touch functions (NFC) of  
the camera.  
The Wi-Fi function described in this Help Guide is not guaranteed to work with all  
smartphones and tablets.  
The operation methods and display screens for the application are subject to change  
without notice by future upgrades.  
[25] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone  
Checking the ID/Password  
Check the ID/password used to connect the camera to your smartphone.  
Check the password on the sticker (SSID label) attached to the back side of the battery  
pack cover.  
The ID/password is not necessary for one-touch connect by a smartphone.  
1. SSID label  
If the sticker is peeled off or becomes difficult to be read, you can recall your user ID and  
password by the following procedure.  
1. Insert a charged battery pack into the camera  
2. Connect the camera to a computer with the micro USB cable (supplied)  
3. Press the ON/OFF button of the camera to turn on the power  
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4. Display [Computer] > [PMHOME] > [INFO] > [WIFI_INF.TXT] on your computer, then  
confirm the user ID and password  
[26] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone  
Using One-touch Functions to Connect to an NFC-  
enabled Android Smartphone  
By easily connecting the camera to your smartphone, you can operate the camera with your  
smartphone as well as the bundled remote control.  
1. Turn on the camera  
2. Press the Wi-Fi button of the camera to display  
(Single connection)  
3. Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [More...] and checkmark [NFC] or  
[Reader/Writer]  
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4. Touch the smartphone and the camera  
Cancel the sleep mode and the screen lock of the smartphone beforehand.  
Touch and hold without moving until PlayMemories Mobile starts (1-2 seconds).  
Touch the (N Mark) of the smartphone and the (N Mark) on the side of the  
camera.  
Some smartphones with e-wallet functions support NFC. For details, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with your smartphone.  
If the camera and the smartphone cannot be connected by NFC, connect them in the  
method described in Connecting to the Android Smartphone (connecting without  
NFC).  
Note  
You cannot connect a smartphone to multiple cameras at the same time.  
Depending on local electrical environments or the performances of smartphones, the live-  
view images may not be displayed smoothly.  
When the airplane mode is set to [ON] on the remote control, the Wi-Fi function is not  
available.  
Hint  
About NFC  
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as a mobile phone and IC tag etc. Data communication is achieved by simply touching a  
specific point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-  
range wireless communication technology.  
[27] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone  
Connecting to an Android Smartphone  
By connecting the camera to your smartphone, you can operate the camera with your  
smartphone as well as the bundled remote control.  
If the camera and the smartphone are connected without NFC, follow the following steps for  
the settings.  
1. Turn on the power of the camera  
2. Press the Wi-Fi button of the camera to display  
3. Start PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone  
(Single connection)  
4. Select the SSID, as printed on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack  
cover  
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5. Input the password on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover  
(First time only)  
Note  
You cannot connect a smartphone to multiple cameras at the same time.  
Depending on local electrical environments or the performances of smartphones, the live-  
view images may not be displayed smoothly.  
[28] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone  
Connecting to iPhone  
By connecting the camera to iPhone, you can operate the camera with iPhone as well as the  
bundled remote control.  
1. Select [Settings] on the iPhone, then select [Wi-Fi] and the SSID of the camera  
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2. Input the password on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover  
(First time only)  
3. Confirm the connection to the SSID on the attached sticker  
4. Return to the Home screen, then start PlayMemories Mobile  
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You cannot connect an iPhone to multiple cameras at the same time.  
Depending on local electrical environments or the performances of iPhones, the live-view  
images may not be displayed smoothly.  
[29] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Other Preparations (Using Accessories)  
Using the Tripod Adaptor  
By attaching the tripod adaptor to the camera, you can attach accessories to the camera  
without using the waterproof case. Opening/closing the connector cover of the Multi/Micro  
USB Terminal is also possible. This enables you to connect the camera to a computer or a  
USB device while the tripod adaptor is attached.  
For details about the tripod adaptor, visit the following website.  
[30] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Other Preparations (Using Accessories)  
Using the Waterproof Case (SPK-AZ1)  
By inserting the camera in the waterproof case, you can shoot movies under/near water.  
For details about the waterproof case, visit the following website.  
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[31] How to Use  
Getting Started  
Other Preparations (Using Accessories)  
Using the Adhesive Mount  
The adhesive mount is used to fix the waterproof case or tripod adaptor to an item you  
intend to use.  
The adhesive mount is a general term for the attachment buckle, flat adhesive mount and  
curved adhesive mount. Before attaching, insert the camera in the waterproof case or attach  
the tripod adaptor.  
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[32] How to Use  
Shooting  
Shooting Movies or Still Images  
REC HOLD (Lock) Switch  
The REC button can prevent accidental operation.  
Slide the switch in the direction of [HOLD] to lock the REC button. To release the lock, back  
to the original position.  
Before recording, release the lock.  
*
If you lock the camera while recording, "it will continue recording ."  
*
If you lock the camera after you stop recording, "it will remain stopped ."  
*
Release the lock to change the setting.  
1 REC HOLD (lock) switch  
2 REC button  
3 REC lamp/LIVE lamp  
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[33] How to Use  
Shooting  
Shooting Movies or Still Images  
Button Hold Function of the Live-View Remote  
Press the MENU button of the remote control connected to the camera for 2 seconds or  
more to activate the button hold function.  
In the button hold function,  
appears on the LCD screen of the remote control. The  
REC button, DISP button, UP button and DOWN button of the remote control are disabled.  
To cancel the button hold function, press the MENU button of the remote control for 2  
seconds or more, or press the ON/OFF button to turn off the power of the remote control.  
Note  
The button hold function is only available when the remote control is connected to a camera  
by Wi-Fi. When the remote control is not connected, the button hold function cannot be  
used.  
The button hold function cannot be used while the MENU items are displayed.  
When the Wi-Fi connection between the remote control and the camera is disconnected,  
the button hold function is cancelled.  
[34] How to Use  
Shooting  
Shooting Movies or Still Images  
Switching the Shooting Mode  
Switch the shooting mode by pressing the UP/DOWN button on the LCD screen of the  
remote control.  
The shooting mode icon will be displayed on the upper left side of the screen.  
The shooting mode icons are as follows.  
Movie Mode: Records movies.  
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Photo mode: Records photos.  
Interval photo recording mode: Continues to record photos at regular intervals.  
Hint  
Switch the shooting mode from the MENU items  
You can also switch the shooting mode from the MENU items of the remote control. The  
procedure for switching via the MENU items is as follows.  
Press the MENU button of the remote control to select  
(Shooting mode) from the  
setting items. Select a desired shooting mode by pressing the UP/DOWN button of the remote  
control.  
[35] How to Use  
Shooting  
Shooting Movies or Still Images  
Movie Mode  
Record movies.  
1. Press the ON/OFF button of the camera to turn on the power of the camera  
2. Slide the REC HOLD switch of the camera to release REC HOLD  
If REC HOLD of the camera is released, proceed to step 3.  
3. Switch the shooting mode to  
the remote control  
(Movie mode) by pressing the UP/DOWN button of  
4. Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control to start recording  
The REC/Wi-Fi lamp of the remote control changes from blue to red.  
To stop recording  
Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control again.  
The REC/Wi-Fi lamp of the remote control changes from red to blue.  
Note  
Images cannot be played on the camera. To play back images, you need the supplied  
remote control or a smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile installed.  
During periods of extended shooting, the camera’s temperature may rise to a point where  
shooting stops automatically.  
The shooting mode setting is set to the movie mode by default. For PHOTO/INTVL  
recording, you need the supplied remote control or a smartphone with PlayMemories  
Mobile installed.  
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The shooting mode set when the camera is turned off will be resumed when the camera  
is turned on the next time.  
[36] How to Use  
Shooting  
Shooting Movies or Still Images  
Photo Mode  
Record photos.  
1. Press the ON/OFF button of the camera to turn on the power of the camera  
2. Switch the shooting mode to  
the remote control  
(Photo mode) by pressing the UP/DOWN button of  
3. Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control to start recording  
Note  
Images cannot be played on the camera. To play back images, you need the supplied  
remote control or a smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile installed.  
During periods of extended shooting, the camera's temperature may rise to a point where  
shooting stops automatically.  
The shooting mode set when the camera is turned off will be resumed when the camera  
is turned on the next time.  
[37] How to Use  
Shooting  
Shooting Movies or Still Images  
Interval Photo Recording Mode  
After you start shooting, the camera continues to record photos at regular intervals until you  
stop shooting.  
1. Press the ON/OFF button of the camera to turn on the power of the camera  
2. Switch the shooting mode to  
button of the remote control  
(Interval photo recording) by pressing the UP/DOWN  
3. Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control to start recording  
To stop recording  
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Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control.  
The REC/Wi-Fi lamp of the remote control changes from red to blue.  
Note  
Images cannot be played on the camera. To play back images, you need the supplied  
remote control or a smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile installed.  
During periods of extended shooting, the camera's temperature may rise to a point where  
shooting stops automatically.  
The shooting mode set when the camera is turned off will be resumed when the camera  
is turned on the next time.  
[38] How to Use  
Shooting  
Shooting Movies or Still Images  
Recording for an Extended Time  
Note the items below when recording for an extended time.  
When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises. If the  
temperature reaches above a certain level, shooting stops automatically. Leave the  
camera alone for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to  
decrease to a safe level.  
Under high ambient temperatures, the temperature of the camera rises quickly.  
When the temperature of the camera rises, the image quality may deteriorate. It is  
recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing  
to shoot images.  
The surface of the camera may get warm with use - this is normal.  
[39] How to Use  
Items  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
List of Setting  
List of Setting Items  
You can check that the setting items and current setting items will be displayed and change  
the settings by pressing the MENU button of the remote control while the camera and  
remote control are connected through Wi-Fi.  
You can select a setting from the following items.  
Disconnect  
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Disconnects the Wi-Fi connection and returns to the Wi-Fi device selection screen.  
*6  
Device registration  
Registers a camera to connect to the remote control using the multi connection.  
*2  
Play mode  
Plays and deletes images using the remote control.  
Shooting Mode  
Switches between movie/still image/interval photo.  
*2  
The setting items of the camera  
The items listed below can be set in the movie mode.  
Movie settings  
Image quality setting: Sets the image resolution and frame rate to shoot movies.  
SteadyShot: Activates the camera-shake reduction.  
Flip: Records the image upside down.  
Scene: Sets an image quality suitable for scenes.  
Color setting: Sets the image color tone.  
Movie record format: Selects the movie record format.  
The items listed below can be set in the still image mode.  
Still image settings  
Flip: Records the image upside down.  
Scene: Sets an image quality suitable for scenes.  
Continuous shooting: Sets continuous shooting (Drive mode).  
*3  
Continuous shooting interval : Sets continuous shooting intervals for high  
speed continuous shooting and motion shot LE shooting.  
Self-timer: Sets the self-timer.  
The items listed below can be set in the interval photo recording mode.  
Interval photo setting  
Flip: Records the image upside down.  
Scene: Sets an image quality suitable for scenes.  
Time lapse: Sets the time lapse of the interval photo recording.  
*2  
The setting items of connecting devices  
Connecting devices settings  
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*4  
Time code/user bit setting : You can select the time code/user bit function setting.  
IR-remote controller: Sets the infrared remote controller RMT-845 (sold  
separately).  
Switching NTSC/PAL: Selects a setting, depending on the TV system of the  
country or region where you use this camera.  
Auto power off: Sets the power of the camera to turn off automatically.  
Beep: Sets the Beep to ON/OFF.  
*3  
Format : Deletes all images in the memory card and restores the memory  
card to its initial state.  
The setting items of the remote control  
Remote control settings  
Screen rotation: Changes the directions of LCD monitor and UP button/DOWN  
button of the remote control.  
Monitor brightness: Sets LCD monitor brightness of the remote control.  
Date & time setting: Sets the year/month/day and region.  
Reset settings: Resets each setting value of the remote control to default setting value.  
Version: Displays the software version of the remote control.  
*1, *5  
Connection mode  
: Sets the number of cameras connected to the remote  
control.  
*5  
GPS setting : Records GPS log while recording movies and the location information  
while recording photos using GPS of the Live-View Remote.  
*1  
Airplane mode : Sets the camera to disable all functions related to the Wi-Fi  
function and GPS function temporarily when you are in an airplane.  
*6  
Reset network settings : Resets network settings for the multi connection.  
*1  
Not displayed when the camera and remote control are connected through Wi-Fi.  
*2  
Displayed only in the single connection.  
*3  
Displayed when a memory card is inserted.  
*4  
Displayed only when set to the movie mode.  
*5  
Not displayed when the airplane mode is set to ON.  
*6  
Displayed only for the multi connection.  
Note  
The setting items of the camera are displayed only when the camera and remote control  
are connected through Wi-Fi (excluding the remote control settings).  
The icons displayed in the default settings are listed.  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
.
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
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Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Movie Settings  
Image Quality Setting  
You can set the image resolution and frame rate to shoot movies.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
or  
(Image quality setting) in  
button of the remote control  
(Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(When the movie record format is set to XAVC S)  
*1  
XAVC S 50 Mbps (default)  
Resolution: 1920 × 1080  
Imaging frame rate: 60p  
Playback frame rate: 60p  
*1  
XAVC S 50 Mbps  
Resolution: 1920 × 1080  
Imaging frame rate: 30p  
Playback frame rate: 30p  
*1  
XAVC S 50 Mbps  
Resolution: 1920 × 1080  
Imaging frame rate: 24p  
Playback frame rate: 24p  
*2  
XAVC S 50 Mbps (default)  
Resolution: 1920 × 1080  
Imaging frame rate: 50p  
Playback frame rate: 50p  
*2  
XAVC S 50 Mbps  
Resolution: 1920 × 1080  
Imaging frame rate: 25p  
Playback frame rate: 25p  
(When the movie record format is set to MP4)  
Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate)  
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Resolution: 1920 × 1080  
*3  
Imaging frame rate : 60p/50p  
*3  
Playback frame rate : 60p/50p  
Highest resolution (default)  
Resolution: 1920 × 1080  
*3  
Imaging frame rate : 30p/25p  
*3  
Playback frame rate : 30p/25p  
High resolution  
Resolution: 1280 × 720  
*3  
Imaging frame rate : 30p/25p  
*3  
Playback frame rate : 30p/25p  
*4  
/
High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate)  
Resolution: 1280 × 720  
*3  
Imaging frame rate : 120p/100p  
*3  
*5  
Playback frame rate : 120p/100p  
Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate)  
Resolution: 1280 × 720  
*3  
Imaging frame rate : 120p/100p  
*3  
Playback frame rate : 30p/25p  
Standard resolution  
Resolution: 640 × 480  
*3  
Imaging frame rate : 30p/25p  
*3  
Playback frame rate : 30p/25p  
*1  
When NTSC/PAL switching is set to NTSC.  
*2  
When NTSC/PAL switching is set to PAL.  
*3  
Frame rate depends on the NTSC/PAL setting.  
*4  
Action Cam Movie Creator converts the frame rate to 60p/50p and plays back images at  
standard speed. It also allows you to play back images in slow motion and edit them during slow  
motion playback.  
*5  
Depending on your device and software, images are played back at 60p/50p.  
Note  
Use an SDXC card faster than Class10 when recording movies in XAVC S.  
The playback frame rate shown above is the frame rate when movies are played back  
using playback devices or software other than the remote control. The playback image  
frame rate displayed on the LCD screen of the bundled Live-View Remote will change  
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according to the Wi-Fi communication status of the camera and remote control (and it is  
different from the frame rate used when shooting).  
Continuous movie shooting time is approximately 13 hours. In SSLOW mode, it is  
approximately 3 hours.  
Audio is not recorded when images are recorded in [SSLOW] mode.  
The field angle changes when the movie size is set to [VGA].  
SteadyShot is not effective when the image quality setting mode is set to  
[HS120]/[HS100] or [SSLOW].  
[41] How to Use  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Movie Settings  
SteadyShot  
You can activate the camera-shake reduction when shooting movies.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(SteadyShot) in  
remote control  
(Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired value,  
then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default): Uses SteadyShot (Field angle: 120°)  
: Does not use SteadyShot (Field angle: 170°)  
Note  
The field angle changes when the movie size is set to [VGA].  
SteadyShot is not effective in the following settings.  
When the movie size is set to [HS120]/[HS100] or [SSLOW]  
In the photo mode  
In the interval photo recording mode  
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Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Movie Settings  
Flip (Movies)  
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You can flip the images vertically and record them when recording movies. This function is  
useful when the camera is attached upside down.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(Flip) in  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Flips vertically  
(default): Does not flip vertically  
[43] How to Use  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Movie Settings  
Scene (Movies)  
You can set a scene when recording movies.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Scene) in  
control  
(Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default) : Shoots images in the standard quality  
: Shoots images in an image quality suitable for bluish objects in such  
situations as in an aquarium or near a water tank under blue lighting  
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Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Movie Settings  
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Color Setting  
You can change the image color tone when shooting movies.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Color setting) in  
remote control  
(Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Records in natural colors  
You can record in colors that are easy to correct in image editing after shooting.  
(default): Records in vivid colors  
You can record in colors to improve a real sense of scale of active scenes.  
Note  
You may feel that the level of contrast is low when shooting in NUTRL. This is not a  
malfunction.  
[45] How to Use  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Movie Settings  
Movie Record Format  
You can select the movie record format when shooting movies.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Movie  
record format) in  
remote control  
(Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Select this to record high quality movies at a high bit-rate of approximately  
50 Mbps. In addition, you can set the time code/user bit.  
(default): Select this when transferring images to your smartphone or  
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uploading images to a website.  
Note  
Use an SDXC card faster than Class10 when recording movies in XAVC S.  
After selecting the movie record format, set the image quality setting as well.  
[46] How to Use  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Still Image Settings  
Flip (Still Images)  
You can flip the images vertically and record them when recording photos. This function is  
useful when the camera is attached upside down.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Flip) in  
(Still image settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Flips vertically  
(default): Does not flip vertically  
[47] How to Use  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Still Image Settings  
Scene (Still Images)  
You can set a scene when recording photos.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Scene) in  
(Still images settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
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value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default) : Shoots images in the standard quality  
: Shoots images in an image quality suitable for bluish objects in such  
situations as in an aquarium or near a water tank under blue lighting  
Note  
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[48] How to Use  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Still Image Settings  
Continuous Shooting  
You can select either one file shooting or continuous shooting when recording photos.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Continuous shooting) in  
of the remote control  
(Still image settings), then press the REC/ENTER button  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
One file shooting (Single shoot) (default): Image size 11.9M  
Records one still image.  
High speed continuous shooting: Image size 11.9M  
Shoots continuously at the frame rate and duration specified in the continuous shooting  
interval setting.  
Motion shot LE: Image size 3.0M  
Automatically creates one composite photo from the images that were shot continuously at  
the frame rate and duration specified in the continuous shooting interval setting.  
To perform Motion shot LE well  
Attempt the following methods of shooting.  
Hold the camera securely to enhance steady shots.  
In order to enhance steady shots, you can achieve better performances with the  
combination of the remote control operations or self-timer functions of a smartphone.  
Be careful not to select too big a moving object or too many objects.  
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Be aware of shooting in as light a place as possible without brightness differences.  
To perform high speed continuous shooting well  
Attempt the following methods of shooting.  
Hold the camera securely to enhance steady shots.  
In order to enhance steady shots, you can achieve better performances with the  
combination of the remote control operations or self-timer functions of a smartphone.  
Note  
[FAIL] will be displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control when the motion shot LE  
composite has failed. Images may not be saved depending on the timing of displaying  
[FAIL].  
There is a processing time to move on to next operation after high speed continuous  
shooting/motion shot LE.  
Only one photo is transferred to a smartphone. In the case of high speed continuous  
shooting, the last photo is transferred. In the case of motion shot LE, the composite photo  
is transferred.  
[49] How to Use  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Still Image Settings  
Continuous Shooting Interval  
You can set the continuous shooting speed for high speed continuous shooting and motion  
shot LE shooting.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Continuous shooting interval) in  
(Still image settings), then press the  
REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(8fps 1s) (default): Totally records 10 photos at a speed of 8  
photos per second in 1.25 seconds  
Appropriate to record comparatively fast moving objects.  
(5fps 2s): Totally records 10 photos at a speed of 5 photos  
per second in 2 seconds  
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Appropriate to record the action of a person or people.  
(2fps 5s): Totally records 10 photos at a speed of 2 photos  
per second in 5 seconds  
Appropriate to record comparatively slowly moving objects.  
Note  
[8fps], [5fps], and [2fps] are estimated maximum speeds. The speed may not reach the  
maximum speed in some shooting conditions.  
[50] How to Use  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Still Image Settings  
Self-Timer  
You can use the self-timer when recording photos.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Self-  
timer) in  
control  
(Still image settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default): Does not use the self-timer  
: Sets the self-timer to after 2 seconds  
: Sets the self-timer to after 10 seconds  
Note  
You cannot use the self-timer when recording movies.  
The self-timer function is enabled until released. Set the self-timer to  
it.  
after using  
[51] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Interval Photo  
Flip (Interval Photo Recording)  
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You can flip the images vertically and record them during the interval photo recording. This  
function is useful when the camera is attached upside down.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Flip) in  
(Interval photo settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Flips vertically  
(default): Does not flip vertically  
[52] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Interval Photo  
Scene (Interval Photo Recording)  
You can set a scene during the interval photo recording.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Scene) in  
(Interval photo settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default) : Shoots images in the standard quality  
: Shoots images in an image quality suitable for bluish objects in such  
situations as in an aquarium or near a water tank under blue lighting  
Note  
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[53] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Interval Photo  
Time Lapse  
You can set the time lapse of the interval photo recording.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Time  
lapse) in  
(Interval photo settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Continues to record photos at about 1-second intervals  
(default): Continues to record photos at about 2-second intervals  
: Continues to record photos at about 5-second intervals  
: Continues to record photos at about 10-second intervals  
: Continues to record photos at about 30-second intervals  
: Continues to record photos at about 60-second intervals  
Note  
The first photo is recorded immediately when recording starts, without waiting for the set  
interval. The second and subsequent photos are recorded at the set intervals.  
The maximum number of recordable files is 40,000 in total, including movie files.  
[54] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Connecting Devices  
Time Code/User Bit Setting  
You can use the time code/user bit when the shooting mode is set to the movie mode and  
the movie record format is set to XAVC S.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Time  
code/User bit) in (Connecting devices settings), then press the REC/ENTER  
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button of the remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Sets the time code  
Select 4-digit numbers, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control.  
The time code can be selected within the following range.  
When selecting 30p or 60p  
00:00:00:00 (default) - 23:59:59:29  
When selecting 25p or 50p  
00:00:00:00 (default) - 23:59:59:24  
When selecting 24p, you can set the last 2 time code digits of the frames in multiples of 4,  
between 0 and 23.  
You can set the items below.  
TC FORMAT  
(default): Records the time code in drop frame  
: Records the time code in non-drop frame  
In the following situation, time code is recorded in [NDF], and Format will not be  
displayed.  
When the TV system is [PAL].  
TC RUN  
: The time code advances sequentially, regardless of the operation of the  
camera  
(default): The time code advances only during XVAC S movie recording , and it  
starts recording sequentially from the time code of the last recorded image  
TC MAKE  
(default): The newly set-up time code is recorded on recording media  
: The last time code of the previous recording is read out from the recording  
media and the new time code is recorded sequentially from the last time code.  
The time code advances in the REC mode regardless of the setting of  
.
: Sets the user bit  
Set 4-digit numbers, then press the ENTER button.  
The user bit can be selected within the following range.  
00:00:00:00 (default) - FF:FF:FF:FF  
You can set the items below.  
UB TIME REC  
: Records the time as the user bit  
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(default): Does not record the time as the user bit  
To reset  
All of the values will be 0 if you press the DISP button of the remote control while selecting  
TC PRESET or UB PRESET using the remote control. All of the values will be reset if you  
press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control once again.  
Note  
Time code/User bit can be set only for the movie mode.  
Use an SDXC card faster than Class10 when recording movies in XAVC S.  
When the remote control is not connected to the camera through Wi-Fi, the camera  
settings cannot be changed.  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
.
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
Hint  
About time code  
Time code is a useful function for advanced image editing, by recording  
hours/minutes/seconds/frames on the image data.  
When TV system is set to [NTSC] and the frame rate is 30p or 60p, gaps between the  
actual time and the time code occur during extended periods of recording as there is a  
slight difference between the number of frames of the time code and the actual frame  
frequency of NTSC image signal per second. Drop frame corrects these gaps to ensure  
that the time code matches the actual time. The first frame numbers (the first 2 frame  
numbers for 30p or the first 4 for 60p) are removed every minute except in every ten  
minute. Time code without this correction is called non-drop frame.  
About the user bit  
User bit is a function that can record information (8-digit hexadecimal numbers) such as  
date/time/scene number. This function is useful to edit movies using two or more  
cameras.  
[55] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Connecting Devices  
IR-Remote Controller  
You can operate the camera using an infrared remote controller (RMT-845 (sold  
separately)).  
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1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(IR-  
remote controller) in  
(Connecting devices settings), then press the REC/ENTER  
button of the remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Allows you to operate the camera using the infrared remote controller  
(default): Prevents the operation of the camera using the infrared remote  
controller  
Note  
The infrared remote controller RMT-845 (sold separately) is required to use this function.  
Purchase one at a Sony service center.  
You can operate only in the following settings using the RMT-845 (sold separately). Other  
settings are inoperable.  
Reset the time code  
Start/stop recording  
[56] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Connecting Devices  
Switching NTSC/PAL  
You can select a setting, depending on the TV system of the country or region where you  
use this camera.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Switching NTSC/PAL) in  
(Connecting devices settings), then press the  
REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Select when the TV system is NTSC.  
: Select when the TV system is PAL.  
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Note  
When you change the settings by remote control, the camera and remote control will be  
disconnected and the camera will restart automatically. When the restart of the camera is  
completed, the remote control and the camera will be automatically connected.  
Recording media formatted or recorded in NTSC (PAL) cannot be recorded or played in  
PAL (NTSC). After switching the NTSC/PAL setting, format the current recording media or  
use another recording media.  
[57] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Connecting Devices  
Auto Power Off  
You can change the auto power off setting of the camera.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Auto  
power off) in  
(Connecting devices settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of  
the remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default): Turns the power of the camera off after about 60 seconds  
: Does not use the auto power off function  
Note  
Auto power off is not available in the following situations.  
Recording data to media  
Shooting movies, or shooting in the interval photo recording mode  
During movie playback or live streaming  
Wi-Fi connection is in process, Wi-Fi remote control is connected, or an Image is being uploaded  
to a smartphone  
Connecting to a mass storage device  
When the remote control is not connected to the camera through Wi-Fi, the camera  
settings cannot be changed.  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
.
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
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[58] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Connecting Devices  
Beep  
You can set the beep of the camera to ON/OFF.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Beep) in  
(Connecting devices settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default): Beeps  
: Does not beep  
Note  
When the remote control is not connected to the camera through Wi-Fi, the camera  
settings cannot be changed.  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
.
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
[59] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Connecting Devices  
Format  
You can delete all movies and photos in the media and reset the memory capacity of the  
media.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Format) in  
(Connecting devices settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of  
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the remote control  
Formatting is complete.  
Select  
(Back), then press the REC/ENTER button to cancel the formatting.  
Note  
Save important images to devices such as a computer before formatting.  
Do not perform any of the following operations while formatting.  
Press a button  
Eject the Memory card  
Connect/disconnect a cable  
Insert/remove the battery pack  
When the remote control is not connected to the camera through Wi-Fi, the camera  
settings cannot be changed.  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
.
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
[60] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Remote Control  
Screen Rotation  
You can change the directions of LCD monitor and UP button/DOWN button of the remote  
control. You can use the screen rotation to wear the belt on the right wrist.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Screen  
rotation) in  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
: Rotates the screen  
(default): Does not rotate the screen  
Note  
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To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
.
[61] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Remote Control  
Monitor Brightness  
You can set the LCD monitor brightness of the remote control.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Monitor  
brightness) in  
remote control  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default): Bright  
: Dark  
Note  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
.
You cannot set the LCD monitor brightness when power is supplied from the Multi/Micro  
USB Terminal (Fixed to “Bright”).  
[62] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Remote Control  
Date & Time Setting  
You can set the year/month/day and region.  
1. Press the MENU button to display the setting items. Then select  
(Date & time  
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setting) in  
(Remote control settings)  
2. Select the desired date format and then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote  
control  
Y-M-D: Year-Month-Day  
M-D-Y: Month-Day-Year  
M(Eng)-D-Y: Month (in English)-Day-Year  
D-M-Y: Day-Month-Year  
GMT+0.0: Sets the region  
Regions are defined by the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to set the desired date and  
then press the REC/ENTER button to set the date and time  
Note  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
.
[63] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Remote Control  
Reset Settings  
You can reset the settings of the remote control to their defaults. Even if you activate reset  
settings, images will not be deleted.  
The settings of the camera will not be reset even if those of the remote control are reset.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Reset  
settings) in  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
Note  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
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select  
.
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
[64] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Remote Control  
Version  
You can display the software version of the remote control.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote  
control  
(Version) in  
Note  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
.
[65] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Remote Control  
Connection Mode  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Connection mode) in  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER  
button of the remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default): Single connection  
: Multi connection  
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Note  
The displayed icons differ depending on the conditions of connection settings on the  
remote control.  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
.
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
[66] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Remote Control  
GPS Setting  
You can record the location information and the movement speed while recording movies  
and the location information while recording photos using the GPS function of the remote  
control, and transfer them to the camera.  
Action Cam Movie Creator allows you to import movies recorded with GPS log (the location  
information, the movement speed) to a computer and view them with a map.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(GPS  
setting) in  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
remote control  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default): Records movies with the GPS log (the location information, the  
movement speed) and still images with location information  
: Does not use GPS function  
Note  
If you do not record the GPS log and the location information, set the GPS setting to  
[OFF].  
During takeoff and landing of an airplane, set the airplane mode to [ON].  
Use GPS in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you use it.  
It may take from several tens of seconds to several minutes to record the location  
information when you use the GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals.  
Triangulating time can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data.  
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The GPS antenna is built in the front of the remote control. Placing the remote control  
upside down may cause positioning to take long time or may not be able to determine  
your position.  
Sony does not collect location information and routing information.  
The maximum number of log files that can be recorded is 256/day. When the maximum  
number of recorded log files is reached, you can continue to shoot images, however log  
files will not be recorded.  
The GPS functions of the bundled remote control RM-LVR2V are not compatible with  
cameras other than HDR-AZ1.  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
.
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
[67] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Remote Control  
Airplane Mode  
When you are in an airplane, you can set the remote control to disable all functions related  
to the Wi-Fi and GPS.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button to select  
(Airplane mode) in  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting  
value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
(default): Select this when you are on board an airplane  
The Wi-Fi/GPS function is disabled.  
(default): Select this for normal use  
The Wi-Fi/GPS function is enabled.  
When you are in an airplane, set the airplane mode of the remote control to ON and also set  
the Wi-Fi mode of the camera to OFF.  
Note  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select  
.
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
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[68] How to Use  
Settings  
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote  
Remote Control  
Resetting the Network Settings for Multi Connection  
You can reset multi connected network settings.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control  
The list of setting items will be displayed.  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Reset  
network settings) in  
of the remote control  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
, then press  
When setting to the multi connection after the reset is completed, you are required to  
register devices once again even though they have been already registered.  
If  
(Back) is selected on the confirmation screen, the resetting is cancelled.  
Note  
To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen,  
select (Back).  
To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select  
.
[69] How to Use  
Viewing  
Viewing  
Playback Using the Live-View Remote  
Play back images recorded with the camera using the remote control.  
The procedure below explains how to play back movies.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control while selecting the shooting mode, press  
the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Playback  
using the remote control), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
2. Select the desired image by pressing the UP/DOWN button  
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3. Press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control to start playback  
4. Press the UP button of the remote control during movie playback  
Returning to the shooting mode  
To return to the shooting mode, select  
(Shooting Mode) and press the  
REC/ENTER button of the remote control.  
Note  
The camera cannot play back audio.  
The image frame rate displayed on the LCD screen when using the remote control for  
playback will change according to the Wi-Fi communication status of the camera and  
remote control. This frame rate is different from the one used when shooting.  
Hint  
You can fast-forward by pressing the UP button of the remote control and fast-rewind by  
pressing the DOWN button.  
[70] How to Use  
Remote  
Viewing  
Switching the Display of the Camera and the Live-View  
Switching the Connection Mode of the Camera  
Every time the Wi-Fi button of the camera is pressed, the Wi-Fi connection mode of the  
camera will be switched as follows.  
1 Set the Wi-Fi to ON (Single connection)  
2 Connect to multiple cameras (Multi connection)  
3 Perform live streaming (Live connection)  
4 Switch off the Wi-Fi (OFF)  
Note  
The connection mode for Wi-Fi is set to the single connection by default.  
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[71] How to Use  
Remote  
Viewing  
Switching the Display of the Camera and the Live-View  
Switching the LCD Screen of the Live-View Remote  
When the remote control is connected to the camera through Wi-Fi, pressing the DISP  
button of the remote control switches the LCD screen display as follows.  
1 Live-View display  
2 Icon off  
3 Clock display  
4 Screen off (only in the multi connection setting)  
Shooting information is displayed in the single connection setting.  
[72] How to Use  
Viewing  
Deleting  
Deleting  
Delete unnecessary images saved in the memory card of the camera.  
1. Press the MENU button of the remote control while selecting the shooting mode, press  
the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Playback  
using the remote control), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select an image to  
delete, then press the MENU button of the remote control  
3. Select  
4. Select  
(Delete) and then press REC/ENTER button of the remote control  
on the confirmation screen and press the REC/ENTER button of the  
remote control to delete  
Note  
You can delete images only in the single connection.  
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You can delete one image at a time.  
Format the memory card when you want to delete all of the images.  
[73] How to Use  
Connection)  
Live Streaming of Movies  
Live Streaming with the Camera (Live  
Live Streaming  
Live stream movies via video sharing websites such as USTREAM by using a Wi-Fi router or  
smartphone that can tether the camera.  
*
You can send distribution start messages to previously set SNS (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)  
when starting the live distribution of movies.  
*
User registration for live distribution websites or SNS is required.  
1 Wi-Fi  
2 3G/LTE  
3 Tethering Mode  
4 USTREAM  
5 Audience  
6 Comments from audience  
The following preparations are required for the live streaming.  
Set the following distribution settings in the live streaming settings of the camera:  
User registration for USTREAM  
Smartphones (tethering) with cameras for Wi-Fi network connection or Wi-Fi network  
environments  
*
For more information about smartphone tethering settings or Wi-Fi network settings, refer to the  
operating instructions supplied with the smartphone or network service. For further details about  
the network environment, contact your network service provider.  
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Connection)  
Live Streaming of Movies  
Live Streaming with the Camera (Live  
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Preparing for Live Streaming  
Complete the network settings via a dedicated application “Network setting tool”, the  
account registration for video distribution sites and SNS settings in advance.  
Download “Network setting tool” from the following website.  
1. Enter information for USTREAM account and "Network setting tool"  
2. USB  
3. “Network setting tool”  
4. OAuth authentication  
Obtain Channel ID  
Reset the network setting tool  
Set the distribution settings below in the live streaming settings of the camera.  
Network settings  
You can set Wi-Fi network settings to which the camera is connected.  
Network SSID, password, security method  
Streaming settings  
You can set the movie distribution method.  
Destinations, channels, image quality, saving settings at destinations  
Titles and descriptions  
SNS settings  
You can post comments when the movie distribution starts in coordination with social  
network.  
Connection settings for Twitter, Facebook  
Comments to be posted  
USTREAM  
USTREAM is an online video sharing site where you can distribute and view movies with the  
live streaming function of the camera.  
For details, visit the USTREAM website below.  
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Note  
Your personal information (required for the login for USTREAM, Twitter and Facebook) is  
to be set in the camera. Be sure to reset the settings of the camera by pressing the  
RESET (Reset) button in boot state when transferring to third parties or disposing of the  
camera. Be sure to reset the settings by pressing the RESET (Reset) button of the  
camera in boot state.  
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Live Streaming of Movies  
Live Streaming with the Camera (Live  
Performing for Live Streaming  
You can start the live distribution when the preparation for the live streaming is complete.  
For the initial live distribution, we recommend trial distribution in a well prepared environment  
after prior settings on a computer.  
1. Press the Wi-Fi button of the camera to select [LIVE]  
2. Press the REC button of the camera to start the live distribution  
The REC lamp on the top of the camera lights up in blue.  
3. Press the REC button once again to stop the live distribution  
Note  
It may take 10 to 20 seconds to start the actual distribution in the movie distribution site  
after the distribution of the camera is started.  
You can record movies that are being live distributed in the memory card of the camera.  
When the memory card is already inserted, movies are recorded at the same time as the  
*
distribution .  
When the capacity of the memory card is full, only the movie recording will stop without  
stopping the distribution.  
Only movie distributions will be performed when no memory card is inserted.  
*
Simultaneously recorded movies are processed on MP4/HQ mode.  
REC lamp in real-time distribution  
You can check the state of live streaming distribution by the REC lamp when selecting the  
live streaming mode.  
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1 REC lamp  
OFF: Before distribution  
Lights up in blue: In distribution  
Blinks slowly in blue (Approx. blinks 1 time per second): In distribution (There is an  
audience)  
Blinks fast in red (Approx. blinks 3 times per second): Distribution error  
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Computer  
Action Cam Movie Creator  
Useful Functions of Action Cam Movie Creator  
Action Cam Movie Creator allows you to import movies to your computer to edit and use  
them in a variety of ways.  
Visit the following URL to install the software.  
Two software applications, Action Cam Movie Creator, which can edit movies, and  
PlayMemories Home, which can manage movies and photos, will be installed  
simultaneously.  
Useful functions of Action Cam Movie Creator  
Editing movies and displaying them with tracking information and movement speed  
Useful functions of PlayMemories Home  
Import and play back movies and photos  
Use the micro USB cable (supplied) when connecting the camera to your computer.  
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Note  
Use PlayMemories Home when importing movies to your computer. GPS information will  
be lost if movies are imported using a different method.  
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Computer  
Action Cam Movie Creator  
Checking the Computer Environment  
For information about the computer environment for the software, refer to the following  
website.  
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Computer  
Action Cam Movie Creator  
Installing Action Cam Movie Creator  
Install Action Cam Movie Creator on your computer. Follow the steps below.  
1. Turn on the computer  
Log on as an Administrator.  
Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.  
2. Visit the following URL with the Internet browser of the computer and install Action Cam  
Movie Creator  
When the installation is completed, Action Cam Movie Creator starts up.  
3. Connect the camera to the computer with the supplied micro USB cable  
New functions may be added to Action Cam Movie Creator. Even if Action Cam  
Movie Creator is already installed on your computer, connect the camera to your  
computer.  
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To USB jack  
To Multi/Micro USB Terminal  
Note  
Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the computer  
screen indicates that the camera is being operated or accessed. Doing so may cause  
data corruption.  
To disconnect the computer from the camera, click  
on the task tray, then click (icon  
to remove). For Windows Vista, click on the task tray.  
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Computer  
Action Cam Movie Creator  
Disconnecting the Computer (Windows 7/Windows 8)  
In order to disconnect the computer from the camera, follow the steps below for Windows  
7/Windows 8.  
1. Click  
on the task tray  
2. Click the disconnect icon in Customize  
3. Click the device to remove  
Windows 7/Windows 8  
1 Disconnect icon  
Note  
Do not format the memory card of the camera using a computer. If you do this, the  
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camera will not operate correctly.  
When you access the camera from the computer, use PlayMemories Home. Do not  
directly modify the files or folders on the camera from the computer. The image files may  
be damaged or may not be played back.  
Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data on the memory card of the camera  
from the computer.  
Use PlayMemories Home when you import long movies or edited images from the camera  
to a computer.  
If you use other software, the images may not be imported correctly.  
Drag and drop the drive icon to the "Trash" icon when you use a Mac and the camera is  
disconnected from the computer. The camera will be disconnected from the computer.  
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Computer  
Action Cam Movie Creator  
Disconnecting the Computer (Windows Vista)  
In order to disconnect the computer from the camera, follow the steps below for Windows  
Vista.  
1. Double-click the disconnect icon on the task tray  
2. Select  
(USB Mass Storage Device) and click [Stop]  
3. Confirm the device to disconnect on the confirmation window, then click [OK]  
Perform the procedure from step 1 to 3 below in advance.  
Disconnecting the micro USB cable (supplied)  
Turning off the power of the camera  
Ejecting the memory card  
Note  
Do not format the memory card of the camera using a computer. If you do this, the  
camera will not operate correctly.  
When you access the camera from the computer, use PlayMemories Home. Do not  
directly modify the files or folders on the camera from the computer. The image files may  
be damaged or may not be played back.  
Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data on the memory card of the camera  
from the computer.  
Use PlayMemories Home when you import long movies or edited images from the camera  
to a computer.  
If you use other software, the images may not be imported correctly.  
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Drag and drop the drive icon to the "Trash" icon when you use a Mac, and the camera is  
disconnected from the computer. The camera will be disconnected from the computer.  
[81] How to Use  
Computer  
Importing GPS Assist Data  
GPS Assist Data  
The time for the GPS to acquire the location information can be shortened by taking in GPS  
assist data. If the bundled remote control RM-LVR2V is connected to a computer on the  
Internet using a software Action Cam Movie Creator, the GPS assist data can be updated  
automatically.  
If the date & time setting is not set, or set time is shifted greatly, the time for the GPS  
acquiring location information cannot be shortened.  
If the term of validity of GPS assist data has run out, the time until you can record location  
information cannot be shortened.  
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Others  
Estimated Duration of Recording and Playback for the Battery  
Pack of the Camera  
Estimated Duration of Recording for the Battery Pack of  
the Camera  
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.  
NP-BY1 (supplied)  
Continuous recording time  
HQ: 80 min. (85 min.)  
VGA: 85 min. (100 min.)  
Typical recording time  
HQ: 45 min. (50 min.)  
VGA: 50 min. (60 min.)  
Time measured when you use the camera at 25°C (77°F). It is recommended that you  
use the camera from 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).  
The recording time will be shorter when you use the camera in low temperatures.  
The recording time may be shorter, depending on the recording conditions.  
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Typical recording time is time that is measured when you repeat such operations as the  
shooting standby and switching the shooting mode.  
() indicates the recording time when the Wi-Fi setting is set to [OFF].  
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Estimated Duration of Recording and Playback for the Battery  
Pack of the Camera  
Estimated Duration of Playback for the Battery Pack of  
the Camera  
Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.  
Playing time  
HQ: 120 min.  
VGA: 130 min.  
Time measured when you use the camera at 25°C (77°F). It is recommended that you  
use the camera from 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).  
The playback time will be shorter when you use the camera in low temperatures.  
The playback time may be shorter, depending on the recording conditions.  
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Memory Card  
Others  
Recordable Time, the Recordable Number of Photos for a  
Estimated Continuous Movie Recordable Time  
(XAVC S) Average shooting time  
64GB  
XAVC S 50 Mbps (HD resolution)  
2 h 35 min.  
(MP4) Average shooting time  
8 GB  
Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 2× frame rate):  
35 min.  
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Highest resolution:  
High resolution:  
1 h  
2 h 40 min.  
/
High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate):  
35 min.  
Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate):  
40 min.  
Standard resolution:  
4 h 55 min.  
16GB  
Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 2× frame rate):  
1 h 20 min.  
Highest resolution:  
2 h 5 min.  
High resolution:  
5 h 20 min.  
/
High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate):  
1 h 20 min.  
Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate):  
1 h 20 min.  
Standard resolution:  
9 h 55 min.  
32GB  
Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 2× frame rate):  
2 h 40 min.  
Highest resolution:  
4 h 10 min.  
High resolution:  
10 h 50 min.  
/
High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate):  
2 h 40 min.  
Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate):  
2 h 45 min.  
Standard resolution:  
20 h  
64GB  
Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 2× frame rate):  
5 h 20 min.  
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Highest resolution:  
8 h 25 min.  
High resolution:  
21 h 45 min.  
/
High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate):  
5 h 20 min.  
Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate):  
5 h 35 min.  
Standard resolution:  
40 h 10 min.  
In the [SSLOW] setting, the above figure indicates the recordable time in shooting and  
differs from actual playback time.  
When using a Sony memory card.  
Note  
The recordable time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subjects, and  
image quality setting.  
Continuous movie recordable shooting time is approximately 13 hours. In [SSLOW] mode,  
it will be approximately 3 hours.  
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format is used, which automatically adjusts image quality to suit  
the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the  
media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher  
bit-rate, and this reduces the overall recording time.  
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Memory Card  
Others  
Recordable Time, the Recordable Number of Photos for a  
Estimated Recordable Number of Photos  
Recordable number of photos  
8GB  
Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 9,700  
Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 1,250  
16GB  
Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 19,000  
Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 2,500  
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32GB  
Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 39,000  
Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 5,100  
64GB  
Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 40,000  
Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 10,000  
When using a Sony memory card.  
The recordable number of photos for the memory card represents the number of photos  
at the maximum image size for the camera. The actual recordable number of photos is  
displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control.  
The recordable number of photos for a memory card may vary depending on the shooting  
conditions.  
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Others  
Notes on Using  
Notes on Handling of the Camera and the Live-View  
Remote  
Do not use/store the camera and the remote control in the following  
places  
In an extremely hot, cold or humid place  
In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera or the remote control body may  
become deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.  
In direct sunlight or near a heater  
If you store the camera or the remote control in direct sunlight or near a heater, the  
camera and the remote control may become discolored or deformed, and these may  
cause a malfunction.  
In a location subject to strong vibration  
Near strong magnetic fields  
Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits  
radiation.  
In sandy or dusty places  
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera directly. This may cause the camera  
and the remote control to malfunction, and in some cases may be irreparable.  
About dust-proof and waterproof performance  
The camera is dust-proof and waterproof (Depth of water 5 m (16 feet), 30 minutes  
continuously). For the notes on use of the waterproof case, refer to the instruction manual on  
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the website.  
On carrying  
Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera and the Live-View Remote in  
the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the  
camera and the Live-View Remote.  
Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to  
record images. Furthermore, a memory card may become unusable or image data may  
be damaged.  
Operating temperatures  
The camera is designed for use in temperatures between -5°C and +40°C (23°F and 104°F)  
and the remote control between -10°C and +40°C (14°F and 104°F).  
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Notes on Using  
On Moisture Condensation  
If the camera and remote control are brought directly from a cold to a warm location,  
moisture may condense inside or outside the camera and remote control. This moisture  
condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera.  
If moisture condensation occurs  
Turn off the camera and wait about 1 hour for the moisture to evaporate.  
Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you move the camera and the remote control from a cold  
place to a warm place (or vice versa) or when you use the camera and the remote control in  
a humid place, as shown below.  
When you bring the camera from a ski slope into a warm place  
When you bring the camera from an air conditioned car or room into a hot place outside  
When you use the camera and the remote control after a squall or rain shower  
When you use the camera in a hot and humid place  
How to avoid condensation  
Before carrying the camera or the remote control into a warmer place, put the camera in a  
plastic bag and seal it airtight. Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic  
bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour).  
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Notes on Using  
Care and Storage  
Clean the camera surface or the remote control with a soft cloth slightly moistened with  
water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use any of the following as they may  
damage the finish or the casing.  
Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent,  
sunscreen or insecticide, etc.  
Do not touch the camera with any of the above on your hand.  
Do not leave the camera or the remote control in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.  
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 with little dirt or dust.  
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above.  
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Others  
Notes on Using  
Notes on Optional Accessories  
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions.  
For details on the bundled accessories, refer to the following.  
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Others  
Notes on Using  
Notes on Disposal/Transfer of the Memory Card  
Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on the camera 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.  
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Notes on Using  
Battery Packs of the Camera and the Live-View Remote  
On charging  
Charge the camera the remote control before using them for the first time.  
We recommend charging the camera and the remote control in an ambient temperature of  
between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp turns off.  
The camera and the remote control may not be effectively charged in temperatures  
outside this range.  
The POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp may blink during charging the camera in the following  
situations:  
Battery pack is not attached correctly  
Battery pack is damaged  
When the battery pack temperature of the camera is low, detach the battery pack and put  
it in a warm place.  
When the battery pack temperature of the camera is high, detach the battery pack and put  
it in a cool place.  
The CHG (Charge) lamp of the remote control may blink in the following situations.  
Battery pack is damaged  
If the temperature of the remote control is low, put it in a warm place.  
If the temperature of the remote control is high, put it in a cool place.  
Effective use of the battery pack  
Battery pack performance decreases at a low ambient temperature lower than 10 °C (50  
°F). In cold places, therefore, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter.  
The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the playback, fast-forward, and fast-rewind  
frequently.  
It is recommended that you warm the battery pack in advance by keeping the pack in a  
place such as a pocket and attach it to the camera right before the shooting for the safe  
operation and longer lifetime.  
Turn off the camera every time you do not shoot or playback on the camera. Battery pack  
is wearing out when the shooting is in standby.  
We recommend having spare battery packs handy for twice or three times longer than the  
expected shooting time, and making trial shots before taking the actual shots.  
You may not be able to turn on the camera and remote control or the battery pack may  
not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery pack is dirty. In this case,  
wipe any dust with a soft cloth lightly to clean the battery pack.  
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant.  
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Remaining battery charge  
If the battery pack runs out quickly even though the remaining charge indicator is high,  
fully charge the camera and the remote control, again. The remaining charge indicator will  
then be displayed correctly. Note that it may not be displayed correctly in the following  
situations:  
The camera and the remote control are used for a long time at high ambient temperature  
The camera and the remote control are left fully charged  
The camera and the remote control are used heavily  
How to store the battery pack  
To maintain the battery pack's function, fully charge the battery pack and then fully  
discharge it on the camera at least once a year while storing. Remove the battery pack  
from the camera before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.  
To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep  
away from metal materials when carrying or storing.  
On battery pack life  
The battery pack has a limited life. Battery capacity decreases over time and through  
repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
The battery pack life varies according to how the battery pack is used.  
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Notes on Using  
The Limitations to Live Streaming of the Camera  
There are the limitations to live video streaming in USTREAM. For details, visit USTREAM  
website below.  
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Others  
Notes on Using  
GPS and Wi-Fi Function in Distribution  
GPS function  
GPS recording of the camera is not available during live video distribution.  
And monitoring via a smartphone or the remote control is not supported during live video  
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distribution.  
Wi-Fi function  
Use the camera and the remote control in accordance with the regulations of the area of  
use.  
You cannot use the Wi-Fi function of the camera and the remote control underwater.  
Security in the use of wireless LAN devices  
To avoid hacking, access by malicious third parties, and other vulnerabilities, confirm that  
the wireless LAN is always secure.  
It is very important to set up security on a wireless LAN.  
If a problem occurs due to inadequate security measures or due to foreseeable  
circumstances, Sony Corporation is not responsible for any resulting damage.  
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Notes on Using  
Network Connection  
Use a smartphone or Wi-Fi router capable of tethering for live video streaming. Operation of  
all devices is not assured. Connection via public wireless LAN is not supported.  
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Others  
Notes on Using  
Simultaneous Live Streaming with multiple the Cameras  
Live video cannot be distributed simultaneously through the same account with multiple the  
cameras (more than 2 cameras). Connecting through another account is required.  
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Notes on Using  
Influence by the Line State  
Communication may be disconnected depending on the network status when you tether your  
smartphone or Wi-Fi router.  
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Others  
Notes on Using  
Connection of Live Streaming  
Since live video streaming has the communication time limit based on the contract of your  
smartphone or Wi-Fi router, be aware of this time limit.  
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Others  
Notes on Using  
Continuous Distribution Time  
Continuous distribution time for live video streaming by camera is limited to approximately 13  
hours.  
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Others  
Notes on Using  
Connection Restriction  
Live video distribution sites may not be connected in some countries. Use the camera  
following each country's law.  
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Notes on Using  
LCD Screen of the Live-View Remote  
Handling the LCD screen  
Do not leave the LCD screen facing the sun as it may be damaged. Be careful when  
placing the remote control by a window.  
If the remote control is used in a cold place, horizontal lines or a residual image may  
appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD screen returns to normal  
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when the remote control warms up.  
If a still picture or a fixed picture is displayed for a long time, an image may remain  
superimposed on the LCD screen as a ghosting image.  
Bright point and vanishing point of the LCD screen  
The LCD panel fitted to the remote control is manufactured with high precision technology,  
but a very small proportion of pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red,  
green, or blue), or flashing. In addition, because of the physical characteristics of the liquid  
crystal display, such “stuck” pixels may appear spontaneously over a long period of use.  
These problems are not a malfunction.  
Maintenance  
Cleaning the LCD screen  
The LCD screen surface is specially treated to reduce the reflection of light. Incorrect  
maintenance may impair the performance of the LCD screen, so take care with respect to  
the following:  
Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glasses cloth.  
Stubborn stains may be removed with a soft cloth such as a cleaning cloth or glasses  
cloth slightly dampened with water.  
Never use a solvent such as alcohol, benzene or thinner, or acid, alkaline or abrasive  
detergent, or chemical cleaning cloth, as they will damage the LCD screen surface.  
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Notes on Using  
Live-View Remote Waterproof Performance  
About the waterproof performance of the remote control  
The remote control is designed to be water-proof. Damage caused by misuse, abuse, or  
improper maintenance is not covered by the limited warranty.  
Do not subject the remote control to pressurized water, such as from a tap.  
Do not use in hot springs.  
Use the remote control in the water temperature range of 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F).  
The remote control has continuous waterproof performance at a water depth of 3 m for 30  
minutes.  
Notes before using the remote control under/near water  
Make sure that no foreign matter such as sand, hair, or dirt gets inside the connector  
cover. Even a small amount of foreign matter may lead to water entering the remote  
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control.  
Confirm that the sealing gasket and its mating surfaces have not become scratched. Even  
a small scratch may lead to water entering the remote control. If the sealing gasket or its  
mating surfaces become scratched, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony  
service facility.  
If dirt or sand gets on the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces, wipe the area clean with a  
soft cloth that does not leave behind any fibers.  
Do not open/close the connector cover with wet or sandy hands or near water. There is a  
risk of sand or water getting inside of the remote control. Before opening the connector  
cover, perform the procedure described in “Cleaning after using the remote control  
under/near water.”  
Open the connector cover when the remote control is completely dry.  
Always check that the connector cover is securely locked.  
Notes on using the remote control under/near water  
Do not subject the remote control to shock such as by jumping into water.  
Do not open and close the connector cover while under/near water.  
The remote control sinks in water. Use the belt supplied with the remote control to prevent  
it from sinking.  
Cleaning after using the remote control under/near water  
Always clean the remote control with water within 60 minutes of use, and do not open the  
connector cover before cleaning is finished. Sand or water may get inside where it cannot  
be seen, and will degrade waterproof performance if not rinsed out.  
Allow the remote control to sit in pure water poured into a cleaning bowl for about 5  
minutes. Then, gently shake this remote control and press each button under the water to  
clean away any salt, sand or other matter lodged around the buttons.  
After rinsing, wipe away any drops of water with a soft cloth. Allow the remote control to  
dry completely in a shady location with good ventilation. Do not blow dry with a hair dryer  
as there is a risk of deformation and/or degraded water-proof performance.  
Wipe away any drops of water or dust from the connector cover with a soft dry cloth.  
Bubbles may appear when the remote control is placed underwater. This is not a  
malfunction.  
The remote control body may become discolored if it comes into contact with sunscreen  
or suntan oil.  
If the remote control does come into contact with sunscreen or suntan oil, quickly wipe it  
clean.  
Do not allow the remote control to sit with salt water inside it or on its surface. This may  
lead to corrosion or discoloration, and degradation of the waterproof performance.  
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Others  
Notes on Using  
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GPS  
On GPS  
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 the camera.  
GPS is a system that determines your position by receiving signals from satellites. Avoid  
using the GPS feature on your remote control in places where radio signals are blocked  
or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the  
remote control in open sky environments.  
You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where  
radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the remote control as follows.  
In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of buildings  
Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings  
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 the remote control: near  
1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc.  
Do not put a hand or a finger on the GPS receiver (GPS antenna part) while seeking a  
satellite or determining a position. The reception sensitivity lowers and your position may  
not be determined.  
Depending on the mounting position of the remote control or posture, the remote control  
may not receive the electric wave from the GPS satellite. Turn the GPS receiver (GPS  
antenna part) toward the sky.  
You may not be able to record GPS information in situations as follows.  
Turn off the remote control  
Disconnect the remote control and the camera  
When the connection between the remote control and the camera via Wi-Fi is unstable  
If you take images with the GPS log of the remote control set to [ON], and upload those  
images to the Internet, the shooting location may be available to third parties. To prevent  
this, set GPS log to [OFF] before shooting.  
On triangulation errors  
If you move to another location right after turning the remote control on, it may take a  
longer time for the camera to start triangulating, compared to when you stay in the same  
place.  
GPS satellite error  
When the remote control receives signals from more than three GPS satellites, it  
determines your present position. 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  
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United States Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may be changed  
intentionally.  
Error during the triangulating process  
The remote control acquires location information periodically during triangulating. There is  
a slight time lag 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 the exact location on the map based on the GPS information.  
On GPS use restriction  
Use GPS in accordance with the situation and regulations of the countries/regions where  
you use the remote control.  
[103] How to Use  
Others  
Notes on Using  
Disposing of the Live-View Remote  
Remove the battery pack before disposing of the remote control.  
Do not remove the screws except when disposing of the remote control. We will refuse  
repairs or replacement if we judge there to have been unwarranted disassembly.  
The built-in battery pack of the remote control is recyclable. When disposing of the remote  
control, remove the built-in battery pack and take it to your dealer.  
1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn off the power of the remote control  
2. Disconnect the connected cables  
3. Remove the screws with a Phillips-head screwdriver (4 screws)  
4. Detach the cover  
5. Push the hook outwards and remove the battery pack  
Note  
When removing the battery pack of the remote control, be careful of the following.  
Remove the screws, etc. away from small children to prevent accidental swallowing.  
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Remove the screws, etc. away from small children to prevent accidental swallowing.  
Be careful not to injure your nails or fingers.  
[104] How to Use  
Others  
Using the Camera Abroad  
Using the Camera Abroad  
On TV color systems  
Before shooting, be sure to set the TV system of the country and region where you will view  
recordings. The following shows which countries and regions you can view [NTSC] or [PAL]  
images.  
Countries and regions where you can view images when [NTSC] is set  
Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica,  
Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Japan, Mexico,  
Micronesia, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Republic of  
Korea, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Suriname, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, United States of  
America, Venezuela etc.  
Countries and regions where you can view images when [PAL] is set  
Australia, Austria, Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, China, Croatia, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,  
Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden,  
Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vietnam etc.  
[105] How to Use  
Others  
Using the Camera Abroad  
The List of the Time Difference of the Major Cities of the  
World  
The time difference from the standard time of each city around the world. (As of 2014)  
Lisbon/London  
GMT  
Berlin/Paris  
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+01:00  
Helsinki/Cairo/Istanbul  
+02:00  
Nairobi  
+03:00  
Tehran  
+03:30  
Moscow/Abu Dhabi/Baku  
+04:00  
Kabul  
+04:30  
Karachi/Islamabad  
+05:00  
Kolkata/New Delhi  
+05:30  
Almaty/Dhaka  
+06:00  
Yangon  
+06:30  
Bangkok/Jakarta  
+07:00  
Hong Kong/Singapore/Beijing  
+08:00  
Tokyo/Seoul  
+09:00  
Adelaide/Darwin  
+09:30  
Melbourne/Sydney  
+10:00  
New Caledonia  
+11:00  
Fiji/Wellington  
+12:00  
Midway  
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Hawaii  
-10:00  
Alaska  
-09:00  
San Francisco/Tijuana  
-08:00  
Denver/Arizona  
-07:00  
Chicago/Mexico City  
-06:00  
New York/Bogota  
-05:00  
Santiago  
-04:00  
Newfoundland  
-03:30  
Brasilia/Montevideo  
-03:00  
Fernando de Noronha  
-02:00  
Azores/Cape Verde Is.  
-01:00  
[106] How to Use  
Others  
Specifications  
Camera  
[System]  
Video signal:  
HDTV  
Image device:  
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TM  
1/2.3 type (7.77 mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor  
Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.8 megapixels  
*
Effective picture resolution (movie): Approx. 11.9 megapixels (16:9)  
Effective picture resolution (still): Approx. 11.9 megapixels (16:9)  
Still image max effective: Approx. 11.9 megapixels  
Interval photo recording mode: Approx. 2.1 megapixels (16:9)  
Lens:  
ZEISS Tessar  
Aperture: F2.8  
Focal distance: f = 2.8 mm  
*
Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (Movie mode): f = 17.1 mm (16:9)  
*
FOV: 170°  
Camera:  
Exposure control: Auto  
Minimum illumination: 6 lx (lux)  
Image stabilization: Electronic SteadyShot image stabilization  
Minimum shooting distance: Approx. 30 cm (11 7/8 in.)  
File format:  
Movies: MP4: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, XAVC S: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch (When recording MP4 movies), LPCM 2ch (When recording  
XAVC S movies)  
Photo: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant  
Recording media type:  
When recording MP4 movies:  
Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media  
microSD/SDHC/SDXC memory card (Class4 or faster)  
When recording XAVC S movies:  
microSDXC card (Class10 or faster)  
*
SteadyShot set to [OFF]  
[Input and Output connectors]  
*
Multi/Micro USB Terminal : micro-B/USB2.0 Hi-Speed  
*
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.  
[Power]  
Power requirements:  
Rechargeable battery pack: 3.7 V (NP-BY1 (supplied))  
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Multi/Micro USB Terminal: 5.0 V  
Charging method:  
USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA  
Charging time:  
Via a computer  
NP-BY1 (supplied): Approx. 2 h 25 min.  
Via the AC-UD10 (sold separately)  
NP-BY1 (supplied): Approx. 2 h 05 min.  
Power supply method:  
USB power supply (1.5 A or more is recommended)  
Power consumption:  
1.7 W (when the movie image size is [1920 × 1080/30p])  
Battery:  
Rechargeable battery pack: NP-BY1 (supplied)  
Maximum output voltage: DC 4.2 V  
Output voltage: DC 3.7 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V  
Maximum charge current: 975 mA  
Capacity: 2.4 Wh (640 mAh)  
Type: Li-ion  
[General]  
Waterproof performance: Depth of water 5 m (16 feet), 30 minutes continuously  
(In use with the waterproof case (SPK-AZ1))  
*
Splashproof performance: Equivalent to IPX4  
Operating temperature: -5 °C to +40 °C (23 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)  
Dimensions: Approx. 24.2 mm × 36.0 mm × 74.0 mm (31/32 in. × 1 7/16 in. × 3 in.)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 48 g (1.7 oz) (camera only)  
Mass (when shooting): Approx. 63 g (2.2 oz) (including NP-BY1 (supplied))  
Microphone: Stereo  
Speaker: Monaural  
*
Splashproof performance is based on standard testing by Sony.  
[Wireless LAN]  
Corresponding standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n  
Frequency: 2.4 GHz  
Supported security protocols: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK  
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Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)  
Access method: Infrastructure Mode  
NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant  
[Accessories]  
Tripod Adaptor  
Dimensions: Approx. 14.2 mm × 12.2 mm × 69 mm (9/16 in. × 1/2 in. × 2 3/4 in.)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 12 g (0.43 oz)  
Waterproof Case (SPK-AZ1)  
Dimensions: Approx. 36.3 mm × 53.2 mm × 80.2 mm (1 7/16 in. × 2 1/8 in. × 3 1/4 in.)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 48 g (1.7 oz)  
Pressure-resistance: Depth of water 5 m (16 feet), 30 minutes continuously.  
Attachment Buckle  
Dimensions: Approx. 47.0 mm × 14.0 mm × 58.5 mm (1 7/8 in. × 9/16 in. × 2 3/8 in.)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 16 g (0.57 oz)  
Flat Adhesive Mount  
Dimensions: Approx. 53.0 mm × 12.5 mm × 58.5 mm (2 1/8 in. × 1/2 in. × 2 3/8 in.)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 14 g (0.5 oz)  
Curved Adhesive Mount  
Dimensions: Approx. 53.0 mm × 16.0 mm × 58.5 mm (2 1/8 in. × 21/32 in. × 2 3/8 in.)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 16 g (0.57 oz)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
[107] How to Use  
Others  
Specifications  
Live-View Remote  
[Input terminal]  
Multi/Micro USB Terminal: micro-B/USB  
(For charging/taking in GPS assist data)  
[Power]  
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Power requirements  
Rechargeable battery pack: 3.6 V (Internal battery)  
Multi/Micro USB Terminal: 5.0 V  
Charging method:  
USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA/800 mA  
Charging time:  
Via a computer  
Internal battery: Approx. 4 h 05 min.  
Via the AC-UD20 (sold separately)  
Internal battery: Approx. 2 h 55 min.  
Power supply method:  
USB power supply (1.5 A or more is recommended)  
Power consumption:  
1.0 W (when connected by Wi-Fi and during Live-View display)  
Battery:  
Rechargeable battery pack: Internal battery  
Maximum output voltage: DC 4.2 V  
Output voltage: DC 3.6 V  
Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2 V  
Maximum charge current: 1.89 A  
Capacity: 4.5 Wh (1,240 mAh)  
Type: Li-ion  
[General]  
*
Waterproof performance: Depth of water 3 m (10 feet), 30 minutes continuously  
Operating temperature: -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F)  
Storage temperature: -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F)  
Dimensions (approx.): 72.3 mm × 50.2 mm × 20.8 mm (2 7/8 in. × 2 in. × 27/32 in.)  
(W/H/D, excluding protrusions)  
Mass: Approx. 67 g (2.4 oz) (only the main body)  
Total weight in use: Approx. 98 g (3.5 oz) (including the supplied belt and base plate)  
*
The waterproof performance is not guaranteed under all circumstances.  
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Trademarks  
Trademarks  
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Memory Stick and  
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries.  
iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.  
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.  
iPhone is a trademark or a registered trademark of Apple Inc.  
Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, Wi-Fi PROTECTED SET-UP are registered trademarks of the Wi-  
Fi Alliance.  
The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United  
States and in other countries.  
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.  
microSDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or  
registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the  
trademarks, the ™ or ® marks may not be described in this manual.  
[109] How to Use  
Others  
Notes on the Licences  
On GNU GPL/LGPL Applied Software  
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter  
referred to as GPL) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as  
"LGPL") are included in the camera. This 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.  
Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it.  
Access the URL below when downloading.  
We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Copies of the  
licenses (in English) are stored in the internal memory of your camera. Establish a Mass  
Storage connection between your camera and a computer, and read the files in the  
"LICENSE" folder in "PMHOME."  
[110] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
What Can I Do to Solve a Problem?  
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If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.  
1. Check the items of troubleshooting and inspect the camera  
2. Detach the power supply at first, then attach the power supply one minute after and  
turn on the power of the camera  
3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select  
(Reset  
settings) from  
remote control  
(Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the  
After this operation, settings such as the date & time setting will be released.  
4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility by phone  
[111] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Battery Pack and Power of the Camera  
Cannot Turn On the Camera  
Install a charged battery pack to the camera.  
Check that the battery pack is installed to the camera correctly.  
[112] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Battery Pack and Power of the Camera  
The Power of the Camera Turns Off Suddenly  
Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies  
or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message  
will be  
displayed on the screen of the remote control before the power turns off or you can no  
longer record movies.  
When  
is indicated, stop recording the movie.  
If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the  
power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully.  
If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power  
saving mode. Turn the power on again.  
If you have selected [OFF] in the auto power off function, the power of the camera will not  
turn off automatically.  
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[113] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Battery Pack and Power of the Camera  
Battery Life of the Camera Is Short  
You are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location, or the charging is  
insufficient. This is not a malfunction.  
If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period, the efficiency of the battery will  
be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it.  
When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery  
pack fully, the battery pack may need to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
[114] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Battery Pack and Power of the Camera  
Cannot Charge the Camera  
Turn off the camera and make the USB connection.  
Disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied), and then reconnect it.  
Use the micro USB cable (supplied).  
Charge the battery pack in an ambient temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).  
Turn on the computer and connect the camera.  
Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status.  
Connect the micro USB cable (supplied) directly to the USB connector of the computer.  
Connect the camera to a computer with the operating system that is supported by the  
camera.  
[115] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Battery Pack and Power of the Camera  
The Remaining Charge Indicator of the Camera Is  
Incorrect  
This phenomenon occurs when you use the remote control in an extremely hot or cold  
location.  
A discrepancy arises between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining  
battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the  
indication.  
Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, the battery pack is worn out.  
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Replace the battery pack with a new one.  
[116] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Memory Card  
Operations Using the Memory Card Cannot Be  
Performed  
If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on the camera.  
[117] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Shooting images  
Cannot Record Images  
Check the free capacity of the memory card.  
Check that the NTSC/PAL setting of the existing camera corresponds to that of the  
camera in which the currently used memory card was formatted.  
Format a new memory card before use.  
[118] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Shooting images  
Cannot Insert Dates on Images  
The camera does not have a feature to insert dates on images.  
[119] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Viewing Images  
Cannot Play Back Images  
Images cannot be played back when the folder/file name has been changed on your  
computer.  
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[120] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Computers  
Your Computer Does Not Recognize the Camera  
When the battery level is low, charge the camera.  
Turn on the camera and connect to a computer.  
Use the micro USB cable (supplied).  
Disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from both the computer and the camera, and  
connect it again firmly.  
Disconnect all equipment other than the camera, the keyboard and the mouse from the  
USB connectors of your computer.  
Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or  
other device.  
[121] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Computers  
Cannot Import Images  
Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection.  
[122] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Computers  
Cannot Install Action Cam Movie Creator  
Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install.  
[123] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Computers  
Action Cam Movie Creator Does Not Work Correctly  
Quit Action Cam Movie Creator and restart your computer.  
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[124] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Computers  
Cannot Play Back Images on Your Computer  
Consult the computer or software manufacturer.  
[125] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Wi-Fi  
It Takes Too Much Time to Transfer an Image  
Microwave ovens or Bluetooth-enabled devices using the 2.4 GHz wavelength could  
hinder the communication. If such devices are in the vicinity, move the camera away from  
those devices or shut those devices down.  
[126] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Others  
The Lens Gets Fogged  
Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and wait about 1 hour for the  
moisture to evaporate.  
[127] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Others  
The Camera and Battery Become Warm  
Camera body and battery may get warm with use. This is normal.  
Avoid using the camera for a long time when holding the camera in your hand or when it  
is directly touching your skin. It is recommended that you use the supplied adhesive  
mounts or waterproof case, or optional mount accessories.  
[128] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Others  
The Date or Time Is Incorrect  
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Set the date and time of the remote control.  
Connect the camera to the remote control through Wi-Fi.  
The date and time setting of the camera is performed by transferring the date and time  
set on the LCD screen of the remote control through the Wi-Fi communication.  
[129] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Live-View Remote  
Cannot Turn On the Live-View Remote  
Charge the battery pack sufficiently.  
[130] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Live-View Remote  
Cannot Charge the Live-View Remote  
Turn off the remote control and make the USB connection.  
Disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied), and then reconnect it.  
Use the micro USB cable (supplied).  
Charge the battery pack in an ambient temperature of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).  
Turn on the computer and connect the remote control.  
Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status.  
Connect the micro USB cable (supplied) directly to the USB connector of the computer.  
[131] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Live-View Remote  
The Remaining Charge Indicator of the Live-View  
Remote Is Incorrect  
This phenomenon occurs when you use the remote control in an extremely hot or cold  
location.  
A discrepancy arises between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining  
battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the  
indication.  
Fully charge the battery pack again. If the problem persists, the battery pack is worn out.  
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Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
[132] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Live-View Remote  
Cannot Receive a GPS Signal  
Set the GPS setting to [ON].  
Your camera may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of  
obstructions.  
To acquire the location information correctly, take your camera to an open area, and turn  
on the remote control again.  
[133] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Live-View Remote  
Excessive Error in Location Information  
The margin of error can be up to several-hundred meters depending on surrounding  
buildings, weak GPS signals, etc.  
[134] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Live-View Remote  
It Takes Time to Triangulate although the GPS Assist  
Data is Taken In  
Date & time setting is not set, or set time is shifted greatly. Set the date and time  
correctly. Try settings again.  
The term of validity of GPS assist data has expired. Update GPS assist data.  
As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the  
location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on the  
location and time you use the camera.  
GPS is a system to determine geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS  
satellites. Avoid using the camera in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected,  
such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camera in open  
sky environments.  
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[135] Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Live-View Remote  
The Location Information Has Not Been Recorded  
Use PlayMemories Home to import the movies with GPS location information to your  
computer.  
[136] Troubleshooting  
Q & A  
Camera  
Cannot Turn On the Camera  
Install a charged battery pack.  
Make sure that the battery pack is installed correctly.  
[137] Troubleshooting  
Q & A  
Camera  
Battery Life of the Camera is Short  
You are using the camera in an extremely hot or cold location, or the charging is  
insufficient. This is not a malfunction.  
If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period, the efficiency of the battery will  
be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it.  
When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery  
pack fully, the battery pack may need to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
[138] Troubleshooting  
Q & A  
Live-View Remote  
The Power of the Live-View Remote Turns Off Suddenly  
Charge the battery pack sufficiently.  
If you have not used the camera for a prolonged period, the efficiency of the battery will  
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be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it.  
[139] Troubleshooting  
Q & A  
Live-View Remote  
Cannot Connect the Live-View Remote and the Camera  
via Wi-Fi  
Disconnect, and then reconnect it.  
[140] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
Display on the Live-  
01-01/02-02  
Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera.  
There may be signal congestion, or the camera or remote control may be too far from the  
access point.  
[141] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
Display on the Live-  
01-02  
Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera.  
Follow the steps in "Connecting the Live-View Remote to Multiple Cameras."  
[142] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
Display on the Live-  
01-03/01-04  
Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera.  
This is a non supported camera.  
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[143] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
Display on the Live-  
03-01/03-02  
Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera.  
The camera and remote control cannot be authenticated. Follow the steps in "Connecting  
the Live-View Remote to Multiple Cameras."  
There may be signal congestion, or the camera or remote control may be too far from the  
access point.  
[144] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
Display on the Live-  
Display on the Live-  
Display on the Live-  
02-01  
Camera error.  
Check the connected camera or memory card.  
[145] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
04-03  
The request to the camera has failed.  
Check the camera.  
[146] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
05-01  
The camera cannot shoot images.  
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Check the camera.  
[147] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
Display on the Live-  
Display on the Live-  
Display on the Live-  
05-02  
The camera cannot start shooting.  
Check the camera.  
[148] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
05-03  
The camera cannot stop shooting.  
Check the camera.  
[149] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
04-04  
There are no responses from the camera.  
Check the camera.  
There may be signal congestion, or the camera may be too far from the access point.  
[150] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
Display on the Live-  
10-01  
The camera's temperature has risen. Turn the power of the camera off and leave the camera  
alone for 10 minutes or longer.  
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[151] Troubleshooting  
View Remote  
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators  
Display on the Live-  
Code Starting with an E or a C  
When a code starting with a letter appears in the monitor, the self-diagnosis of the remote  
control is working.  
Since some repairs may be necessary, consult your nearest Sony dealer and inform them of  
all codes starting with an E or a C.  
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