Sony Action Video Camera HDRAS15K9 User Manual

Handbook  
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder  
HDR-AS15/AS10  
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© 2012 Sony Corporation  
4-432-600-13(1)  
Notes on using the camera  
Notes on the battery pack  
• Charge the battery pack before using for the first  
time.  
• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not  
completely discharged. In addition, even if the  
battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the  
partially charged capacity of the battery pack as  
is.  
About the displayed language  
The display panel displays only English.  
Other languages are not available.  
Notes on recording/playback and  
connection  
• Before you start recording, make a trial  
recording to make sure that the camera is  
working correctly.  
• To play back images, connect the camera to  
another device with a micro HDMI cable (sold  
separately).  
• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-  
proof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions”  
(page 55) before operating the camera.  
• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water  
enters inside the camera, a malfunction may  
occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be  
repaired.  
• For details on the battery packs, see page 53.  
Notes on the display panel and lens  
• Exposing the display panel or the lens to direct  
sunlight for long periods may cause  
malfunctions. Be careful when placing the  
camera near a window or outdoors.  
• Do not press against the display panel. It may  
cause a malfunction.  
On image data compatibility  
• This camera supports "MP4 format" as movie  
file format. However, it is not guaranteed that all  
MP4 compliant devices can play back images  
recorded with this camera.  
• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule  
for Camera File system) universal standard  
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and  
Information Technology Industries  
• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright  
light. It may cause malfunctions.  
• Do not use the camera near a location that  
generates strong radio waves or emits radiation.  
Otherwise, the camera may not properly record  
or play back images.  
• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations  
may cause malfunctions.  
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• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it  
before using the camera (page 55).  
Warning on copyright  
• 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.  
Television programs, films, videotapes, and other  
materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized  
recording of such materials may be contrary to the  
provisions of the copyright laws.  
• When connecting the camera to another device  
with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug  
in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly  
into the terminal will damage the terminal and  
may result in a malfunction of the camera.  
• Playback of movies other than those shot, edited  
or composed on this camera is not guaranteed.  
No compensation for damaged  
content or recording failure  
Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or  
loss or damage of recorded content due to a  
malfunction of the camera or memory card, etc.  
The illustrations and images used in  
this handbook  
• The images used as examples in this handbook  
are reproduced images, and are not actual  
images shot using the camera.  
On camera’s temperature  
The camera may get warm due to continuous use,  
but it is not a malfunction.  
• In this manual, “Memory Stick Micro” media  
and microSD memory card are referred to as  
“memory card.”  
• Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
On the overheat protection  
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 display panel  
before the power turns off or you can no longer  
record movies.  
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Notes on playing back on other  
devices  
• The camera is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/  
H.264 Main Profile for HD (high definition)  
image quality recording. Therefore, you cannot  
play back images recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality on the camera with the  
devices which are not compatible with the  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.  
• Movies recorded using this camera may not play  
back normally on devices other than this  
camera. Also, movies recorded on other devices  
may not play back properly on this camera.  
On wireless network function  
• Only the HDR-AS15 is equipped with the Wi-Fi  
function.  
• The wireless network function built into this  
camera has been confirmed to conform with Wi-  
Fi specifications set forth by the Wi-Fi Alliance  
(WFA).  
• Depending on the region, access to a wireless  
LAN may not be available, may require a  
separate service charge, or communications may  
be blocked or suffer from intermittent outages.  
For details, check your wireless LAN  
administrator and/or service provider.  
• Sony makes no guarantees whatsoever in the  
provision of a network service. Sony bears  
absolutely no responsibility for damages that  
may arise from the use of a network service  
even in the case of claims made by a third-party.  
About the security on using Wireless  
LAN products  
It is important to set security when using the  
wireless network function. Sony makes no  
guarantees and is not responsible for any damage  
resulting from having inadequate security or using  
the wireless network function.  
Carl Zeiss lens  
The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens  
which is capable of reproducing sharp images with  
excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has  
been produced under a quality assurance system  
certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the  
quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.  
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