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Notes on using the camera
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 65) 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.
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.
If moisture condensation occurs, remove it
before using the camera (page 65).
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.
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.
When you switch between NTSC/PAL, the
setting values that can be selected in the
Recording Mode change accordingly. Settings
values for both [NTSC] and [PAL] are shown in
this manual.
On camera’s temperature
The camera may get warm due to continuous use,
but it is not a malfunction.
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.
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.
For details on the battery packs, see page 63.
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
Association).
Warning on copyright
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.
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.
About the displayed language
The display panel displays only English.
Other languages are not available.
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How to enjoy the camera
Enjoy more using the accessories
Handlebar Mount & Waterproof Case
Wrist Mount Strap & Waterproof Case
Handheld Grip with LCD Screen
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Notes on using the camera
How to use this handbook····································· 2
Notes on using the camera ··································· 3
How to enjoy the camera ······································ 5
Operation Search ·················································· 9
Settings Search··················································· 10
Identifying parts··················································· 12
Getting started
Checking the bundled items································ 13
Inserting the battery pack···································· 14
Inserting a memory card ····································· 17
Recording Mode·················································· 19
SteadyShot·························································· 20
Flip ······································································ 21
Scene ·································································· 22
Interval Photo Recording····································· 23
Airplane Mode ····················································· 24
Auto Power Off···················································· 25
Beep···································································· 26
Date & Time Setting ············································ 27
Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Setting ···· 28
USB Power Supply·············································· 29
Switching NTSC/PAL ·········································· 30
Resetting the Settings ········································· 31
Format································································· 32
Using accessories ··············································· 33
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Shooting
Shooting······························································ 39
Viewing
Viewing images on a TV ····································· 41
Wireless Network (Wi-Fi)
Preparation for connecting to your
smartphone ························································· 43
Connecting to your smartphone ·························· 44
Connecting with the Live-View Remote ·············· 47
Wi-Fi Remote Control·········································· 49
Copy···································································· 50
Computer
Useful functions when connecting the camera to
your computer ····················································· 51
Preparing a computer·········································· 52
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software ······ 54
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ·················································· 55
Warning indicators and messages ······················ 59
Others
Recordable time ·················································· 61
Battery pack ························································ 63
Using the camera abroad···································· 64
Precautions ························································· 65
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Specifications ······················································ 67
Index
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Shooting movies and
photos
Shooting ································································· 39
Changing the movie file
size
Recording Mode ·················································· 19
Deleting images
You can delete each image file from a
computer connected to the camera.
Changing the date,
time and region
Date & Time Setting············································ 27
Initializing settings
Resetting the Settings········································ 31
Viewing on TVs
Viewing images on a TV···································· 41
Operating using a
smartphone or tablet
Wi-Fi Remote Control········································· 49
Copying images to a
smartphone from the
camera
Copy ········································································ 50
Operating using a Live-
View Remote
Connecting with the Live-View Remote········ 47
Uploading images to a
network service
Connecting to your smartphone······················ 44
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Click each item to jump to the corresponding page.
* You can change the mode by operating your smartphone when the camera is set to the Wi-Fi Remote
Control function.
The display panel displays only English. Other languages are not available.
You can set items using the following 3 buttons on the
camera.
NEXT*: Goes to the next menu
PREV*: Goes to the previous menu
ENTER: Executes the menu
* Both NEXT and PREV buttons are used to change the menu.
In this manual, we usually use the NEXT button for
description. When using only the PREV button, we describe it
as the PREV button.
Setting items
Items Display Default setting
Recording Mode VIDEO HQ (1920×1080/30p)
SteadyShot STEDY ON
Flip FLIP OFF
Scene SCENE NORML
Interval Photo Recording LAPSE 5sec
Wi-Fi Remote Control Wi-Fi ON
Copy* SHARE
Airplane Mode PLANE OFF
Auto Power Off A.OFF 60sec
Beep BEEP ON
Date & Time Setting DATE 2014/1/1 00:00 GMT+0
Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time)
Setting
DST OFF
USB Power Supply USBPw ON
Switching NTSC/PAL V.SYS NTSC
Resetting the Settings RESET
Format FORMT
Notes
How to set items
PREV button
NEXT button
REC button/
ENTER button
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1 Press the NEXT or PREV button to turn on the power.
To power off, select [PwOFF] and press the ENTER button.
2 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button.
3 Press the NEXT button to display the setting item, then press the ENTER
button.
To return to the [SETUP] menu, select [BACK] and press the ENTER button.
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Identifying parts
A REC/access lamp
B REC (Movie/Photo) button
ENTER (Menu execute) button
C b REC HOLD switch*
1
D Display panel
E Speaker
F PREV button
G NEXT button
H Microphones
I Lens
J Connector cover
K m (Mic) jack*
2
L Expansion connector*
3
M CHG (Charge) lamp
N HDMI OUT jack
O Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
4
P Battery pack/memory card cover
Q Memory card insertion slot
R Battery ejection lever
S Battery insertion slot
*
1
Used to prevent accidental operation. Slide in
the direction of b to lock the REC button. Slide
in the opposite direction to release.
*
2
When an external microphone (sold separately)
is connected, audio cannot be recorded through
the built-in microphone.
*
3
Used to connect accessories.
*
4
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
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1 Turn off the power of the camera.
Charging is not possible when the camera is turned
on.
2 Connect the camera to the computer that
is turned on with the micro USB cable
(supplied).
The CHG (Charge) lamp lights up.
3 When charging is finished, delete the USB connection between the
camera and the computer (page 53).
Charging is complete when the CHG (Charge) lamp turns off (full charge) (page 63).
You can use only type X 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 USB device used, 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.
Charging the battery pack
Notes
CHG (Charge)
lamp
Micro USB
cable
(supplied)
Insert until fully
seated
zHow to charge from a wall outlet (wall socket)
By using the USB charger AC-UD20 (sold separately), the battery pack can be charged
from a wall outlet (wall socket).
To connect to the charger, use the micro USB cable (supplied)
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zHow long does it take to charge the camera?
Charging time
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.
* Rapid charging is possible by using the USB charger AC-UD20 (sold separately). To connect to the
charger, use the micro USB cable (supplied).
Battery pack Via a computer Via AC-UD20* (sold separately)
NP-BX1 (supplied) Approx. 245 min. Approx. 175 min.
zChecking the remaining battery charge
A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right 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.
High Low
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Inserting a memory card
1 Slide the Battery pack/memory card cover
in the direction of the arrow, then open
the cover.
2 Insert the memory card until it clicks.
microSD card: Insert in the direction of A.
“Memory Stick Micro (M2)” media: Insert in the
direction of B.
When [WAIT] appears on the display panel, wait until
the message disappears.
Insert a memory card squarely in the correct
orientation; otherwise, the camera will not recognize it.
3 Close the cover.
microSD card
“Memory Stick Micro
(Mark2)” media
Printed side Terminal side
A
B
zTo eject the memory card
Open the cover, then lightly push the memory card once.
zWhat types of memory cards you can use with this
camera?
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
Types of memory cards SD Speed Class Phrase in this book
“Memory Stick Micro
(Mark2)” media
“Memory Stick Micro” media
microSD memory card
Class 4 or faster microSD cardmicroSDHC memory card
microSDXC memory card
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Recording Mode
You can set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies.
To make the setting, select [SETUP] first.
1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button.
2 While [VIDEO] (Recording Mode) is displayed, press the ENTER button.
3 Press the NEXT button to select the Recording Mode, then press the
ENTER button.
Continuous movie shooting time is approximately 13 hours.
In [SLOW] mode, it is approximately 6.5 hours.
In [SSLOW] mode, it is approximately 3 hours.
If you select [SSLOW], SteadyShot will not be effective even if SteadyShot is set to [ON].
Audio is not recorded during shooting in the following situation:
[SSLOW] (720 120p), [SLOW] (720 60p) is set.
When the Recording Mode is set to [VGA], the angle of view becomes narrower compared to other
Recording Modes.
Frame rate depends on the NTSC/PAL setting (page 30).
If the NTSC/PAL setting is switched to [PAL], the frame rate will not be displayed.
Display Recorded image Resolution
Imaging
frame rate
Playback
frame rate
Highest resolution/smooth image
recorded at 2× frame rate
1920×1080 60p/50p 60p/50p
Highest resolution 1920×1080 30p/25p
30p/25p
High resolution 1280×720 30p/25p
Slow motion image recorded at 2×
frame rate
1280×720 60p
30p
Super slow motion image recorded at
4× frame rate
1280×720 120p
Standard resolution 640×480 30p/25p 30p/25p
Returns to the [VIDEO] menu.
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t
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Scene
You can select suitable image quality according to the shooting scene.
To make the setting, select [SETUP] first.
1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button.
2 Press the NEXT button to display [SCENE] (Scene), then press the
ENTER button.
3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting, then press the ENTER
button.
Shoots images in the standard quality.
Shoots images in an image quality suitable for underwater shooting.
Returns to the [SCENE] menu.
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