Sony HDR-CX620 How To Use Manual

Sony HDR-CX620 How To Use Manual

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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
HDR-CX620/CX670/PJ620/PJ670
How to Use
Before use
Model Information
Model Information [1]
Parts and controls
Parts and controls (front/top) [2]
Parts and controls (LCD monitor) [3]
Parts and controls (side) [4]
Parts and controls (back/bottom) [5]
Screen indicators
Screen indicators [6]
Getting started
Checking the supplied items
Supplied items [7]
Power source preparations
Attaching the battery pack [8]

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  • Page 1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-CX620/CX670/PJ620/PJ670 How to Use Before use Model Information Model Information [1] Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) [2] Parts and controls (LCD monitor) [3] Parts and controls (side) [4] Parts and controls (back/bottom) [5]...
  • Page 2 Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor [9] Charging the battery pack using your computer [10] Turning the power on [11] Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [12] Initial setup Setting the language, date and time [13] Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing [14] Displaying items on the LCD monitor [15] Preparing a memory card...
  • Page 3: Editing Images From The Playback Screen

    Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen [26] Screen display on the Event View screen [27] Creating a highlight movie About Highlight Movie Maker [28] Creating a highlight movie (MP4 format) with Highlight Movie Maker [29] Adding a highlight point during recording [30] Playing highlight movies [31] Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) [32]...
  • Page 4: Saving Images With An External Device

    Playing images on a non-high-definition TV Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV [47] Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home software Using the PlayMemories Home software [48] Checking the computer system [49] Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer [50] Disconnecting this product from the computer [51] About the dedicated software for this product [52] Creating a Blu-ray disc [53]...
  • Page 5 Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote) [62] Transferring images to a smartphone Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet [63] Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one-touch sharing) [64] Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer [65]...
  • Page 6: Menu Operations

    Connecting this product to more than one camera with Multi Camera Control (Multi Connection) [77] Editing images recorded with several cameras [78] Menu operations Using menu items Setting up menu items [79] How to use the keyboard [80] Shooting Mode Movie [81] Photo [82] Camera/Mic...
  • Page 7 Auto Back Light [100] Face Detection [101] Smile Shutter [102] Smile Sensitivity [103] Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) [104] Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash) [105] Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash) [106] My Voice Canceling [107] Blt-in Zoom Mic [108] Auto Wind NR [109]...
  • Page 8 Multi Camera Ctrl Set [128] Vid REC during strm. [129] WPS Push [130] Access point settings [131] Edit Device Name [132] Disp MAC Address [133] SSID/PW Reset [134] Network Info Reset [135] Playback Function Event View [136] Edit/Copy Delete [137] Protect [138] Copy [139] Direct Copy [140]...
  • Page 9: Charging Time/Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos

    CTRL FOR HDMI [154] USB Connect [155] USB Connect Setting [156] USB Power Supply [157] USB LUN Setting [158] Beep [159] Monitor Brightness [160] Power ON w/monitor [161] Language Setting [162] Calibration [163] Battery Info [164] Power Save [165] Initialize [166] Demo Mode [167] Version [168] Date &...
  • Page 10: Additional Information

    Expected number of recordable photos (models with the internal memory) [176] Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for memory cards Notes on recording movies [177] Expected recording time of movies [178] Expected number of recordable photos [179] Bit-rate for each recording mode Bit-rate and recording pixels [180] Pixels recorded at each image size of photos...
  • Page 11: Troubleshooting

    To clean the casing and the projector lens surface (models with the projector) [192] About care and storage of the lens [193] Using this product abroad Using this product abroad [194] Trademarks On trademarks [195] License Notes on the License [196] Zoom magnifications Zoom magnifications [197] Using this product after a long time...
  • Page 12 This product gets warm. [203] A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken. [204] Intelligent Auto is canceled. [205] Batteries/power sources The power abruptly turns off. [206] The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged. [207] The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
  • Page 13 The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. [225] This product stops recording. [226] There is a slight time lag between the moment when START/STOP is pressed and the actual movie recording starts or stops. [227] The auto focus does not function.
  • Page 14: Editing Movies/Photos On This Product

    Editing movies/photos on this product Unable to edit. [249] A movie cannot be divided. [250] The demonstration movies cannot be deleted. (models with the internal memory) [251] Playback on a TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. [252] The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV.
  • Page 15: Model Information

    (1080 60i-compatible device) (1080 50i-compatible device) To confirm the model name of this product See the bottom of this product. A: Model name (HDR-CX620/CX670/PJ620/PJ670) Differences in functions Models with the internal memory: HDR-CX670/PJ620/PJ670 Models with the projector: HDR-PJ620/PJ670 1080 60i-compatible device: See the bottom of this product.
  • Page 16: Parts And Controls (Front/Top)

    2. PHOTO button 3. Multi interface shoe For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Operations with other manufacture’s accessories are not guaranteed.
  • Page 17: Parts And Controls (Side)

    1. PROJECTOR FOCUS lever (HDR-PJ620/PJ670) 2. LCD monitor/Touch panel If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD monitor with the screen facing out. This is convenient during playback operations. 3. Projector lens (HDR-PJ620/PJ670) [4] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (side)
  • Page 18: Parts And Controls (Back/Bottom)

    (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER) (headphones) jack 8. Memory card access lamp While the lamp is lit or flashing, this product is reading or writing data. 9. Memory card slot 10. HDMI OUT jack 11. PROJECTOR IN jack (HDR-PJ620/PJ670) [5] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (back/bottom)
  • Page 19: Screen Indicators

    10. BATT (battery) release lever To fasten the grip belt [6] How to Use Before use Screen indicators Screen indicators The following indicators appear when you change the settings. On the left side of the screen ( MENU button Self-timer recording [Airplane Mode] set to [On] Fader [Face Detection] set to [Off]...
  • Page 20 At the center of the screen ( Slideshow Set Warning Playback mode REC /STBY Recording mode AE/AF lock Wi-Fi On the right side of the screen ( Frame rate (30p/60p/50p/60i/50i/24p/25p), recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) and movie size Dual Video REC 60 min Remaining battery Recording/playback/editing media 0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second)
  • Page 21: Supplied Items

    [7] How to Use Getting started Checking the supplied items Supplied items The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity. Camcorder (1) AC Adaptor (1) The shape of the AC Adaptor varies depending on the countries/regions. HDMI cable (1) USB connection support cable (1) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1) When using this product while connected to a wall outlet (wall socket), such as while...
  • Page 22: Attaching The Battery Pack

    [8] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations Attaching the battery pack Attach the battery pack to this product. 1. Close the LCD monitor and attach the battery pack ( Align the indentation on this product and projection on the battery pack, then slide the battery pack upwards.
  • Page 23 Charge the battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor. Attach the battery pack in advance. 1. Close the LCD monitor. 2. Pull out the Built-in USB Cable from this product. 3. Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the USB connection support cable and the AC Adaptor.
  • Page 24: Charging The Battery Pack Using Your Computer

    Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using this product. Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the USB jack of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects.
  • Page 25: Turning The Power On

    connection support cable. : Built-in USB Cable : To a wall outlet (wall socket) To put the Built-in USB Cable away Put the Built-in USB Cable back in the pocket on the grip belt after use. Hint It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F).
  • Page 26: Using This Product Supplying Power From A Wall Outlet

    Close the LCD monitor. You can also turn off this product by pressing (ON/STANDBY) button. [12] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Supply power to this product using the AC Adaptor. 1.
  • Page 27 Set the language, date and time when using this product for the first time. 1. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on. 2. Select the desired language, then select [Next]. A: Touch the LCD monitor 3.
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Angle Of The Lcd Monitor For Easier Viewing

    Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing. 1. First open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( ), and then adjust the angle ( [15] How to Use Getting started Initial setup...
  • Page 29: Types Of Memory Card You Can Use With This Product

    Memory Stick Micro (M2) media: Insert the memory card straight in the direction shown in figure B until it clicks. A: Label side B: Terminal side C: Access lamp Note To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory card with this product before the first use.
  • Page 30: Recording Movies

    In this Help Guide, the following Memory Stick media you can use with this product is called Memory Stick Micro media. Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) media Note Memory Stick Micro media with a capacity up to 16 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with this product.
  • Page 31: Shooting Photos

    Note If you close the LCD monitor while recording movies, this product stops recording. The maximum continuous recordable time of a movie is about 13 hours. When an AVCHD movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically. When an MP4 movie file exceeds 4 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
  • Page 32 2. Select [MODE] on the LCD monitor, and then select the photo recording mode. 3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. When the focus is adjusted properly, the AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 33: Capturing Photos During Movie Recording (Dual Capture)

    Wider range of view (Wide angle) Close view (Telephoto) Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom. Note Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever. If you move your finger off the power zoom lever, the operation sound of the power zoom lever may also be recorded.
  • Page 34: Recording In Mirror Mode

    When an item of [Picture Effect] is selected. [22] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording Recording in mirror mode You can rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so the LCD monitor faces toward you to record yourself. 1. Open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side ( ), and then start recording.
  • Page 35: Decreasing The Voice Volume Of The Person Recording The Movie (My Voice Canceling)

    2. Point this product toward the subject and start recording. The icons that correspond to the conditions detected are displayed. About the detectable scenes Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby) Scene detection: (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Camera-shake detection: (Walk), (Tripod) Sound detection:...
  • Page 36: Playing Movies And Photos From The Event View Screen

    Depending on the recording condition, you cannot decrease the voice volume of the person recording the movie as expected. The [My Voice Canceling] function does not activate while an external microphone is connected to this product. If you record while covering the microphone on the bottom of this product such as by attaching a tripod, [My Voice Canceling] may not work effectively.
  • Page 37 This product displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date and time. Only movies saved in the format selected in [ File Format] will appear. You can change the displayed movies by selecting the format from - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format].
  • Page 38: Screen Display On The Event View Screen

    Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back. In the default setting, a protected demonstration movie is pre-recorded (models with the internal memory). Hint As you repeat selecting during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5 times - about 10 times - about 30 times - about 60 times.
  • Page 39: Index Screen

    Index screen 1. Event name 2. To close the index screen 3. To the previous event 4. To the next event 5. To the movie/photo recording mode 6. Last played image 7. Recorded time/number of photos 8. To switch between the movie/photo playback screen (VISUAL INDEX) Select the image type ( MOVIE, PHOTO,...
  • Page 40 and family or uploading to a video sharing site. You can create a highlight movie that suits your preference more by setting scenes to be used with Highlight Movie Maker, setting highlight points during recording, or changing the background music. Highlight movies are saved with the date they were created on and can be played back in the same way as recorded movies.
  • Page 41 created. The time required to create a highlight movie is about twice the total duration of the movie being created. The created highlight movie is saved in MP4 format. 5. Select the desired operation when creation of the highlight movie is completed. A: To exit.
  • Page 42 You can also edit the highlight movie with "Playmemories Home." You can replace background music files on this product using Music Transfer of "PlayMemories Home." Connect the product with your computer using a USB cable. Start "PlayMemories Home" installed on your computer, then select Music Transfer from the menu bar.
  • Page 43 Note Up to 10 highlight points can be set. If the number of set highlight points has reached 10 points, no more highlight points can be set. To set a new highlight point, set it when creating the highlight movie. Highlight points can be set only on AVCHD movies (except 24p movies) during recording.
  • Page 44: Playing Mp4 Movies (Hd Movie) (Switching The Movie Format)

    is displayed in the lower right corner of the highlight movie thumbnail. Note To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your highlight movies on external media periodically. [32] How to Use Playback Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format)
  • Page 45: Deleting The Selected Images

    Some basic editing operations can be done on this product. If you want to do advanced editing operations, install and use the PlayMemories Home software. You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos before deleting. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from this product while deleting or dividing the images.
  • Page 46: Deleting By Date

    Hint You cannot delete protected images ( ). Release the protection of the data before deleting. To delete the unwanted part of a movie, divide the movie and then delete that part. [35] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen Deleting by date Select unnecessary images by date of recording and delete them.
  • Page 47: Dividing A Movie

    [36] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen Dividing a movie Split a recorded movie at your desired point. This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD]. 1. Select - [Divide] on the movie playback screen. 2.
  • Page 48: Viewing Trajectory Of A Moving Object

    1. Select - [Photo Capture] that appears on the playback screen of a movie. 2. Select the scene you want to capture a photo using , and then select The image size of the photo will be [2.1 M]. A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie B: Adjusts the capturing point with more precision Note You cannot capture photos from a movie saved on a memory card.
  • Page 49: Notes On Using The Projector (Models With The Projector)

    Note XAVC S 4K movies are not compatible with Motion Shot Video. [Motion Shot Video] cannot be saved as movies. Trajectories of a moving object may not be created properly if the object is moving slowly or almost not at all. Hint If this function does not work well, you can use to change the interval of trajectories...
  • Page 50 You can use a flat surface such as a wall as a screen to view recorded images using the built-in projector. 1. Face the projector lens towards a surface, such as a wall, and then press PROJECTOR. 2. Select [Image Shot on This Device] on the LCD monitor. 3.
  • Page 51: Using The Projector For Your Computer Or Smartphone (Models With The Projector)

    A: Power zoom lever B: PHOTO button For details on playback, see “Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen.” Press PROJECTOR to turn off the projector. [41] How to Use Playback Using the built-in projector Using the projector for your computer or smartphone (models with the projector) You can project images from a computer or smartphone using the built-in projector.
  • Page 52: Connecting This Product To A High Definition Tv

    This screen appears the first time you use the built-in projector after this product is turned on. 5. Adjust the focus of the projected image using the PROJECTOR FOCUS lever. A: PROJECTOR FOCUS lever The further you position this product from the wall, the larger the screen will be. It is recommended that you place this product further than 0.5 m (1.6 feet) away (approximate distance) from the surface that the images are to be projected onto.
  • Page 53: Enjoying 5.1Ch Surround Sound

    1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack. 2. Connect the HDMI cable ( ) (supplied) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on this product and to the HDMI input jack ( ) on the TV. 3.
  • Page 54: Using Bravia Sync

    This product is compatible with the Photo TV HD standard. Photo TV HD allows for highly- detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices using the HDMI cable(*), a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking HD quality.
  • Page 55: Connecting This Product To A Non-High-Definition Tv

    Use the supplied HDMI cable or an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo. Use an HDMI cable with an HDMI micro connector on one end (this product) and a plug suitable for connecting to a TV on the other end. Copyright-protected images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack of this product.
  • Page 56: Using The Playmemories Home Software

    F: Play the imported images G: Share images on PlayMemories Online Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm/ [49] How to Use Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories...
  • Page 57: Installing The Playmemories Home Software In Your Computer

    1. Access the following download page using an Internet browser on your computer to download the PlayMemories Home software. www.sony.net/pm/ Install the software according to the on-screen instructions. When the installation has completed, PlayMemories Home starts. If the PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software is installed on your computer, it will be overwritten by the PlayMemories Home software.
  • Page 58: Disconnecting This Product From The Computer

    In this case, you can release the connection without performing the above operations. [52] How to Use Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home software About the dedicated software for this product You can download the dedicated software from the Sony website. Windows: www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/...
  • Page 59: Creating A Blu-Ray Disc

    You can create a Blu-ray disc with an AVCHD movie previously imported to a computer. To create a Blu-ray disc, the “BD Add-on Software” must be installed. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media are available for creating Blu-ray discs.
  • Page 60: Devices That Cannot Be Used As An External Media Device

    data saved on the external media device as formatting will delete the data. Operation is not guaranteed with all devices satisfying the operating requirements. The number of scenes you can save on the external media device is as follows. However, even if the external media device has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number.
  • Page 61: Saving The Desired Images In This Product To The External Media Device

    Make sure not to disconnect the Built-in USB Cable while [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD monitor. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product, select 2. Select [Copy.] on the LCD monitor of this product. Movies and photos that are stored on the recording media, and that have not yet been saved on to an external media device can be saved on the connected media device at this time.
  • Page 62: Playing Back Images In The External Media Device On This Product

    database file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD monitor. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product, select 2. Select [Play without copying.]. 3. Select - [Edit/Copy] - [Copy], and then follow the on-screen instructions to save images.
  • Page 63: Deleting Images In The External Media Device

    Hint You can also view images on a TV connected to this product. When an external media device is connected, will appear on the Event View screen. To play back the images saved on an external media device using your computer, select the drive that represents the external media device on the PlayMemories Home software, and then play movies.
  • Page 64: Creating A Disc With A Recorder

    [59] How to Use Saving images with an external device Creating a disc with a recorder Creating a disc with a recorder You can copy images on this product onto a disc or video casette. Connect this product to a disc recorder with an AV cable (sold separately).
  • Page 65: What You Can Do With The Wi-Fi Function

    plug to the audio input jack on the device. Hint Change the [Data Code] setting if you want to copy the date and time and the camera setting data information. Set [TV Type] to [4:3] if the screen size of your display device such as TV is 4:3. [60] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function...
  • Page 66: Playing Images On A Tv

    Playing images on a TV Live Streaming Multi Camera Control Note The Wi-Fi function of this product cannot be used by connecting to a public wireless...
  • Page 67: Using Your Smartphone Or Tablet As A Wireless Remote Commander

    network. PlayMemories Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. [61] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Controlling via a smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander You can operate this product using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander.
  • Page 68: Using Your Smartphone Or Tablet As A Wireless Remote Commander Using The Nfc Function (Nfc One-Touch Remote)

    without notice by future upgrades. This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets. Hint For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile. [62] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Controlling via a smartphone Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch remote)
  • Page 69: Transferring Movies (Mp4) And Photos To Your Smartphone Or Tablet

    Make sure that (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. Hold this product and your smartphone together and keep them still for about 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile starts up on your smartphone. 4. Operate this product using your smartphone. Note The photo size stored on the smartphone is [2M] except when the image size is [ (VGA)].
  • Page 70 3. On the LCD monitor of this product, select - [Wireless] - [ Function] - [Send to Smartphone] - [Select on This Device]. If you select [Select on Smartphone], all images stored in the internal memory of this product (models with the internal memory) or on the memory card are displayed on the smartphone screen.
  • Page 71: Transferring Movies (Mp4) And Photos To Your Smartphone Or Tablet Using The Nfc Function (Nfc One- Touch Sharing)

    Note You cannot transfer XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies. [Send to Smartphone] is not available when MP4 movies or still images have not been saved on this product. To select MP4 movies when playing back a movie, see ”Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format)“...
  • Page 72 to [NFC]. 3. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode, and then display the image you want to transfer on the LCD monitor of this product. 4. Touch (N mark) of this product to (N mark) of your smartphone. Hold this product and your smartphone together and keep them still for about 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile starts up on your smartphone.
  • Page 73: Send To Computer

    You can transfer and save movies and photos to your computer. 1. Install the software on your computer. For Windows: PlayMemories Home http://www.sony.net/pm/ For Mac: Wireless Auto Import http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ If connecting this product to your computer for the first time after installing the software, set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage] on this product, and then connect this product to your computer with the Built-in USB Cable.
  • Page 74: Playing Images On A Tv (View On Tv)

    Only newly recorded images are transferred. Note Do not close the LCD monitor while transferring files. Transferring will be interrupted. You must turn on the computer to execute [Send to Computer]. Depending on the settings of the application on the computer, this product may turn off automatically after saving images.
  • Page 75: Connecting To An Android Smartphone Or Tablet

    This function is not available when using an access point without a security setting (WEP/WPA/WPA2) to protect from prying eyes. Select the access point you registered with this product when connecting your TV. To enjoy viewing movies comfortably, use a wired network connection for your TV. Depending on the wireless network environment, movies may not be played smoothly.
  • Page 76: Connecting To An Iphone Or Ipad

    [68] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an iPhone or iPad Shows how to connect this product to your iPhone or iPad. Display the SSID and password in advance by selecting [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone] on this product. 1.
  • Page 77: Connecting To An Nfc-Enabled Smartphone Or Tablet

    4. Enter the password displayed on this product. 5. Confirm that the SSID displayed on this product is selected. 6. Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile. [69] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Connecting a smartphone Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet...
  • Page 78: About The Playmemories Mobile Software

    You can easily connect this product to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet. Note Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in advance. 1. Touch (N mark) of this product to (N mark) of your smartphone. Make sure that (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product.
  • Page 79: About Live Streaming

    If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the application to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, visit the PlayMemories Mobile support page (www.sony.net/pmm/). [71] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Live Streaming...
  • Page 80: Preparing Live Streaming

    Connect to your computer with Mass Storage B: PlayMemories Home” Start "PlayMemories Home" by selecting it from Tools in the MENU bar. For details, see http://www.sony.net/guide/nst/. C: Obtaining OAuth authenticated channel ID Log in to USTREAM and perform authentication using "PlayMemories Home."...
  • Page 81: Performing Live Streaming

    networking services when starting streaming video. Connection settings for Twitter or Facebook Comments you post Live streaming settings of this product Connect this product to the access point. For details, see “Access point settings” or “WPS Push”. Note Your personal information (information required when logging in to USTREAM, Twitter or Facebook) is set in this product.
  • Page 82 Note For some languages, the onscreen-displays might change to English while using the Live Streaming function. The frame rate of the movie that is Live Streaming is fixed to 30p or 60i. There may be time lag of 10 - 30 seconds between the start of Live Streaming on this product and video streaming on the video sharing site.
  • Page 83 Effects due to wireless communication conditions When connected using the tethering function of a smartphone or via a Wi-Fi router, images and sounds may be interrupted, or the communication may be cut off due to wireless communication conditions. Connection for Live Streaming The communication time you can use for Live Streaming is limited according to the contract of your smartphone or Wi-Fi router.
  • Page 84 A: This product B: Shooting modes ( Movie、 Still Image、 Interval Shoot、 Audio) of connected cameras C: Various settings of connected cameras 2. Select the displayed icons such as or those in B in the figure above, select , then configure the desired settings for each connected camera. Among the menu items described in “Menu items that you can set”...
  • Page 85 You can configure settings for movie shooting of the connected camera. [Recording Mode]: Sets the movie image quality SteadyShot]: Sets to activate the camera-shake reduction. Shooting Angle]: Sets the shooting angle. [Flip]: Sets whether to record images upside down. File Format]: Sets the file format for recording movies Still image shooting settings (displayed when one camera is connected and the Shooting Mode is set to [ Still Image])
  • Page 86 This function works via a Wi-Fi network; therefore there is a slight time difference between the moment this product starts/stops movie recording and the moment the connected devices start/stop movie recording. The upper limit of the recording time for this function is as follows. When [ File Format] is set to [ XAVC S HD], [...
  • Page 87 you want to connect to as the SSID of the camera. When using the Multi Camera Control Function on this product, this product should only be connected to the camera you want to connect to via Wi-Fi and not other Wi-Fi access points.
  • Page 88: Setting Up Menu Items

    (Picture in Picture; an image with an inset window of another image) clips, etc. Installing PlayMemories Home To edit PinP clips, etc., you need to install PlayMemories Home on your computer. PlayMemories Home can be installed from the following URL. http://www.sony.net/pm/ [79] How to Use Menu operations Using menu items Setting up menu items This product has various menu items under each of 7 menu categories.
  • Page 89: To Find A Menu Item Quickly

    3. Select your desired menu item. Note Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen. To find a menu item quickly The [Camera/Mic], [Wireless] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub- category icon so that you can select your desired menu item. A: Sub-category icons When you cannot select a menu item Some menu items or settings are not available, depending on the settings of this product.
  • Page 90 1. Switch character types. Each time you touch the key, the type of character to be input switches between letters, numerals and symbols. 2. Keyboard Each time you touch the key, the displayed character switches between the choices available. For example: If you want to enter “abd” Select [abc], touching it once to display “a”...
  • Page 91: White Balance

    [82] How to Use Menu operations Shooting Mode Photo You can select the photo shooting mode. - [Shooting Mode] - [Photo]. [83] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic White Balance You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [White Balance] - desired setting.
  • Page 92: Spot Meter/Fcs

    2. Keep framing white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the LCD monitor under the same lightning conditions as you will shoot the subject. 3. Select If the lighting conditions changed by bringing this product outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [One Push] procedure to readjust the white balance.
  • Page 93: Spot Focus

    Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically. This function is useful when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the spotlight on stage. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Spot Meter]. 2.
  • Page 94 Exposure You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Exposure] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): The exposure is adjusted automatically.
  • Page 95: Shutter Speed

    It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then adjust the focus.
  • Page 96 Auto (default setting): The shutter speed is adjusted automatically. Manual: Adjust the shutter speed using to get a fast shutter speed, and to get a slow shutter speed. Hint Moving objects you record will look different depending on the shutter speed. Set the shutter speed faster to record a fast-moving object clearly without blurring, and set the shutter speed slower to emphasize the movement of a moving object.
  • Page 97: Scene Selection

    [92] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Scene Selection You can record images effectively in various situations. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Scene Selection] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items (Auto)(default setting): Adjusts image quality automatically. (Night Scene)(*): Using a tripod (sold separately) allows you to shoot beautiful night scenes.
  • Page 98 (Portrait): Brings out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background. (Spotlight): Prevents people’s faces from appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by strong light. (Beach): Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. (Snow): Takes bright pictures of a white landscape.
  • Page 99: Picture Effect

    Shutter Speed Cinematone [93] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Picture Effect Allows you to shoot more impressive images by selecting the desired effect. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Picture Effect] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not use the Picture Effect.
  • Page 100 [94] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Cinematone This product automatically adjusts the image quality of the movie to resemble the atmosphere of film camera images. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [ Cinematone] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not use the Cinematone function.
  • Page 101 A: Out B: In Black Fader( Fades in/out with the black effect. Images recorded using the [Black Fader] effect may appear dark on the index screen. A: Out B: In Note When you press START/STOP, the setting is cleared. [96] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Self-Timer...
  • Page 102: Steadyshot (Movie)

    [97] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic SteadyShot (Movie) This product has a balanced optical SteadyShot function that allows you to reduce the camera-shake when shooting with zooming, as well as when shooting with a wide-angle shot. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [ SteadyShot] - desired setting.
  • Page 103: Digital Zoom

    [99] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Digital Zoom] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Digital zoom cannot be used.
  • Page 104: Smile Shutter

    You can set this product to detect a face automatically. This product adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the selected subject. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Face] - [Face Detection] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Detects faces.
  • Page 105: Smile Sensitivity

    Note Smiles may not be detected depending on recording conditions, subject conditions, and the setting of this product. [103] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Smile Sensitivity Sets the smile detection sensitivity for using the Smile Shutter function. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Face] - [Smile Sensitivity] - desired setting.
  • Page 106: Flash Level (Only When Connecting An External Flash)

    Off ( Records without flash. Note The flash does not operate in the movie recording mode. Hint Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens are accentuated by a flash, and they appear as white circular spots. To reduce this phenomenon, brighten the recording place and record the subject without a flash.
  • Page 107: My Voice Canceling

    compatible with this product. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Flash] - [Red Eye Reduction] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not use Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye. On ( Uses Red Eye Reduction to prevent redeye. Note The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions.
  • Page 108: Blt-In Zoom Mic

    If you record while covering the microphone on the bottom of this product such as by attaching a tripod, [My Voice Canceling] may not work effectively. [108] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Blt-in Zoom Mic You can record a movie with vivid sound appropriate to the zoom position. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Microphone] - [Blt-in Zoom Mic] - desired setting.
  • Page 109: Audio Mode

    Note When you set [Auto Wind NR] to [Off], Intelligent Auto is set to [Off]. [Auto Wind NR] will not function while an external microphone is attached to this product. [110] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Audio Mode You can change the recording sound format. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Microphone] - [Audio Mode] - desired setting.
  • Page 110 lower the audio recording level. Note The manually set value will be reset each time you switch between [Auto] and [Manual]. When [Audio Rec Level] is set to [Manual], Blt-in Zoom Mic will switch to [Off]. It is recommended that you wear headphones to operate while checking the level. When continuously recording loud sound, lower the recording level in advance to record dynamic sound.
  • Page 111: Display Setting

    [113] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Grid Line You can display the lines and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Grid Line] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Does not display the grid lines.
  • Page 112: Audio Level Display

    playback mode. [115] How to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Audio Level Display You can select whether or not to display the audio level meter. Shape of the audio level meter differs depending on the [Audio Mode] setting. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] - [Audio Level Display] - desired setting.
  • Page 113: Frame Rate

    Records a standard quality movie (when in 60i (*)/50i (**)). Long Time Records a long movie (when in 60i (*)/50i (**)). 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality (**) Records a movie in 60p (*)/50p (**). 1080 60i-compatible device 1080 50i-compatible device Hint Types of media that images can be saved on will depend on the image quality selected.
  • Page 114: Dual Video Rec

    60p(*)/50p(**) 60i(*)/50i(**) (default setting) 24p(*) Descriptions of menu items 60i(*)/50i(**) (default setting): This is an ordinary setting for recording AVCHD movies. 60p(*)/50p(**): You can record movies with a data volume twice that of 60i(*) or 50i(**)/30p(*) or 25p(**) per unit time. When you play a movie recorded with this setting on a TV, the TV must be compatible with 60p(*) or 50p(**) movie playback and you have to set [HDMI Resolution] to 1080p.
  • Page 115: File Format

    Does not record an MP4 movie while recording an HD movie. Note When any of the following conditions are met, [Dual Video REC] will be set to [Off]. When [ REC Mode] is set to [60p Quality (1080 60i-compatible device)]/[50p Quality (1080 50i-compatible device)].
  • Page 116: Ctrl With Smartphone

    - [Image Quality/Size] - [ Image Size] - desired setting. The image size is set according to the format selected as [ File Format]. L (9.2M) L (6.9M) (*) S (2.1M) S (VGA) (*) Cannot be selected in movie recording mode. Note The image size selected with this setting is also applied to photos taken by the Dual Capture function.
  • Page 117: Send To Smartphone

    You can live stream videos being shot with this product to a video sharing site such as USTREAM through a Wi-Fi router or smartphone capable of tethering. For details, see “Related Topic.” [124] How to Use Menu operations Wireless Send to Smartphone Transfer images recorded with this product to your smartphone.
  • Page 118: Airplane Mode

    You can view images on your TV that is compatible with the network function by transferring images from this product without connecting this product and TV with a cable. Operations may be required on your TV before playing depending on the TV you use. For details, refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
  • Page 119 Operates one camera. Multi Connection: Operates multiple cameras. [129] How to Use Menu operations Wireless Vid REC during strm. While videos shot with this product are Live Streaming to a video sharing site such as USTREAM, the video can be recorded on the recording media of this product. - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Vid REC during strm.] - desired setting.
  • Page 120: Access Point Settings

    WPS push button method is supported. If the security of your access point is set to WEP or your access point does not support the WPS push button method, register the access point manually. For details on the supported functions and settings for your access point, refer to the manual of your access point or contact the administrator of your access point.
  • Page 121: Other Setting Items

    Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, there may be more setting items. WPS PIN: Displays the PIN to enter to the connected device. IP address setting: Select [Auto] or [Manual]. IP address: If you are entering the IP address manually, enter the fixed address.
  • Page 122: Disp Mac Address

    [133] How to Use Menu operations Wireless Disp MAC Address Display the MAC address of this product. - [Wireless] - [ Setting] - [Disp MAC Address]. The MAC address is displayed. [134] How to Use Menu operations Wireless SSID/PW Reset This product shares the SSID/password for [Multi Connection] of [Multi Camera Ctrl Set], [Send to Smartphone] and [Ctrl with Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect.
  • Page 123: Event View

    point again. When performing Live Streaming, you have to re-configure the settings with “PlayMemories Home”. [136] How to Use Menu operations Playback Function Event View You can play back recorded images by date of recording (Event View). - [Playback Function]. [137] How to Use Menu operations Edit/Copy...
  • Page 124 [138] How to Use Menu operations Edit/Copy Protect Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. will be displayed on the protected images. 1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode. 2. On the Event View screen, select , and then select the movie format you want to protect.
  • Page 125: Direct Copy

    - [Edit/Copy] - [Copy] - desired source and desired destination for the images - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Multiple Images: You can select images to be copied. Select the type of image you want to copy, then add to the desired images, and then select All In Event:...
  • Page 126: Media Info

    You can select your desired medium for recording, playback and editing. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Media Select] - desired recording medium. Descriptions of menu items Int. Memory (default setting): Records, plays or edits images on the internal memory. Memory Card: Records, plays or edits images on a memory card.
  • Page 127 Note Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. To avoid the loss of important images, you should save them before formatting the recording media. Protected movies and photos will also be deleted. Make sure not to do the following while [Executing...] is displayed.
  • Page 128: Repair Img. Db F

    [145] How to Use Menu operations Setup Repair Img. DB F. Repair the image database file when necessary, such as when the image database repair message appears. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Repair Img. DB F.] - desired recording medium, and select [146] How to Use Menu operations...
  • Page 129 - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Data Code] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Off (default setting): Data code is not displayed. Date/Time: Date Time Camera Data: Movie Photo SteadyShot off White Balance Shutter Speed F-stop Gain Brightness Exposure Flash Note...
  • Page 130: Motion Interval Adj

    [148] How to Use Menu operations Setup Volume You can adjust the volume of playback sound. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Volume] - adjust the volume using [149] How to Use Menu operations Setup Motion Interval ADJ Adjusts the residual image intervals of a motion shot video. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Motion Interval ADJ].
  • Page 131 Empty Music (Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) You can delete all music files stored on this product. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Empty Music]. [152] How to Use Menu operations Setup TV Type You need to convert the signal depending on the horizontal to vertical ratio of the TV connected.
  • Page 132: Hdmi Resolution

    [153] How to Use Menu operations Setup HDMI Resolution Select the output image resolution when connecting this product to a TV with the HDMI cable. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items Auto (default setting): Outputs the signal according to the TV automatically.
  • Page 133: Usb Connect Setting

    USB Connect Select this item if a USB connection does not start even when you connect this product to an external device with the Built-in USB Cable. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [USB Connect]. [156] How to Use Menu operations Setup USB Connect Setting You can set the USB transfer mode for connecting this product to a computer or other USB...
  • Page 134: Usb Power Supply

    [157] How to Use Menu operations Setup USB Power Supply Set whether to the use USB power supply function when this product is connected to a USB device such as a computer. - [Setup] - [ Connection] - [USB Power Supply]. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): Power is supplied when connected using the Built-in USB Cable.
  • Page 135: Monitor Brightness

    [159] How to Use Menu operations Setup Beep You can turn on or off the melody which sounds when you start/stop recording, or operate this product. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Beep] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): A melody sounds.
  • Page 136: Language Setting

    Set whether you turn on/off the product by opening/closing the LCD monitor or not. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Power ON w/monitor] - desired setting. Descriptions of menu items On (default setting): Turns on/off this product when opening/closing the LCD monitor. Off: Select this setting when you want to close the LCD monitor during recording.
  • Page 137: Battery Info

    If you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again. Do not use a sharp-pointed object for calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD monitor. You cannot calibrate the LCD monitor if it is rotated, or closed with the LCD monitor facing out.
  • Page 138: Demo Mode

    [166] How to Use Menu operations Setup Initialize All the settings return to the default. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Initialize] - Hint Even if you use this function, all movies and photos are retained. [167] How to Use Menu operations Setup Demo Mode...
  • Page 139: Date And Time Setting

    The movie is saved on the internal memory. The movie is recorded in the AVCHD format. When you operate this product during the demonstration playback, it will be suspended. [168] How to Use Menu operations Setup Version You can display the software version of this product. - [Setup] - [ General Settings] - [Version].
  • Page 140: Charging Time

    using this product in other time zones. - [Setup] - [ Clock Settings] - [Area Setting] - [Home] - desired setting. Hint You can set another place as a [Destination]. [171] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Check the charging time Charging time...
  • Page 141: Expected Recording Time With Each Battery Pack

    [172] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries Expected recording time with each battery pack Approximate recording time with each battery pack is shown as follows. Continuous recording time NP-FV50 (supplied): 150 min NP-FV70:...
  • Page 142: Notes On Recording Movies

    Approximate playback time with each battery pack is shown as follows. NP-FV50 (supplied): 240 min NP-FV70: 490 min NP-FV100: 980 min [174] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Notes on recording movies Read the following precautions regarding movie recording.
  • Page 143 The expected recording time when saving on the internal memory is shown as follows. XAVC S HD: 60p (*)/50p (**): [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) 30p (*)/25p (**): [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 1 h 10 min (1 h 10 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) 24p (*): [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 1 h 10 min (1 h 10 min)
  • Page 144: Expected Recording Time Of Movies

    [176] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos for the internal memory Expected number of recordable photos (models with the internal memory) The expected number of images you can save on the internal memory is shown as follows. You can record a maximum of 40,000 MP4 movies and photos collectively.
  • Page 145 16 GB AVCHD: 60p Quality (*)/50p Quality (**): [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) Highest Quality [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 1 h 15 min (1 h 15 min) [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 1 h 25 min (1 h 25 min) High Quality [Dual Video REC] is set to [On]: 1 h 40 min (1 h 40 min)
  • Page 146: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos

    [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off]: 24 h 50 min (20 h 25 min) 1080 60i-compatible device 1080 50i-compatible device Note When using a Sony memory card. The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time. [179] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable...
  • Page 147: Bit-Rate And Recording Pixels

    The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions. The unique image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ X allows still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. [180] How to Use Charging time/recording time of movies/number of recordable...
  • Page 148: Recording Pixels And Aspect Ratio

    AVC HD 9 M (HQ), 16:9 LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 x 1,080 pixels/60i(*) or 1,440 x 1,080 pixels/50i(**), AVC HD 5 M (LP), 16:9 MP4: Approx. 3 Mbps (average) 1,280 x 720 pixels/30p(*), 1,280 x 720 pixels/24p(*) or 1,280 x 720 pixels/25p(**), 16:9 1080 60i-compatible device 1080 50i-compatible device...
  • Page 149: About The Memory Card

    As the AVCHD format uses a compression coding technology, the picture may be disturbed in scenes where picture, field angles or brightness, etc. change drastically, but this is not a malfunction. [183] How to Use Additional information Precautions About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) is not guaranteed to be compatible with this product.
  • Page 150: About The Memory Stick Media

    this product. Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card. You may not be able to play back images with this product: When playing back image data modified on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other devices About the Memory Stick media Memory Stick Micro media: Recording/Playback: not supported...
  • Page 151: About Battery Life

    The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging under the following conditions. The battery pack is not inserted correctly. The battery pack is damaged. The temperature of the battery pack is low. Remove the battery pack from this product and put it in a warm place. The temperature of the battery pack is high.
  • Page 152: Lcd Monitor

    Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If the interval between charges becomes significantly short, the battery pack may need to be replaced with a new one. Each battery’s life depends on storage, operating and environmental conditions. [185] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product On use and care...
  • Page 153 Sometimes this malfunction cannot be repaired. If any solid object or liquid gets inside the casing, unplug your product and have it checked by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. Avoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as hammering, dropping or stepping on the product.
  • Page 154 Keep metal contacts clean. If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: Consult your local authorized Sony service facility. Wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin. If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
  • Page 155: On Connecting To A Computer Or Accessory Etc

    When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) connected to the Multi interface shoe, turn off the power of the external flash to prevent charging noise from being recorded. When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, it takes precedence over the built-in microphone.
  • Page 156: On Moisture Condensation

    We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. [188] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product On moisture condensation If this product is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside this product.
  • Page 157: Note On Disposal/Transfer Of The Memory Card

    [190] How to Use Additional information Handling of this product Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Even if you [Delete] data in the memory card or [Format] the memory card on this product or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer.
  • Page 158: About Care And Storage Of The Lens

    [193] How to Use Additional information Maintenance About care and storage of the lens Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instances: When there are fingerprints on the lens surface In hot or humid locations When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside Store in a well-ventilated location subject to little dirt or dust.
  • Page 159: On Tv Color Systems

    Sony Corporation. AVCHD, AVCHD logotype, AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. XAVC and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayMemories Home, the PlayMemories Home logo, PlayMemories Online, the...
  • Page 160: Notes On The License

    InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BIONZ X is a trademark of Sony Corporation. BRAVIA and Photo TV HD are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 161: On Gnu Gpl/Lgpl Applied Software

    Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select HDR-PJ670 as the model for this product. http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.
  • Page 162: If You Have Problems

    3. Perform [Initialize]. If you select [Initialize], all settings, including the clock setting, are reset. 4. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Note You may need to initialize or change the current internal memory (Models with the internal memory) of this product depending on the problem.
  • Page 163: The Power Does Not Turn On

    During repair, we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory (Models with the internal memory) in order to investigate the problem. However, your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain your data. [200] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations The power does not turn on.
  • Page 164: This Product Gets Warm

    [203] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations This product gets warm. This product may become warm during operation. This is not a malfunction. [204] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Overall operations A rattling noise is heard when this product is shaken. If no noise is heard when this product is turned on and is in movie/photo recording mode, the noise is produced by the movement of the internal lens.
  • Page 165: The Power/Chg (Charge) Lamp Does Not Light While The Battery Pack Is Being Charged

    If the temperature of the battery pack is too high or too low, you may not be able to charge it. Attach the charged battery pack to this product correctly. If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from a wall outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. [209] Troubleshooting...
  • Page 166: The Battery Pack Is Quickly Discharged

    The ambient temperature is too high or too low. This is not a malfunction. The battery pack has not been charged enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the problem persists, replace the battery pack with a new one. The indicated remaining battery power may not be correct depending on the environment in which this product is used.
  • Page 167: The Buttons On The Lcd Monitor Quickly Disappear

    Adjust the touch panel ([Calibration]). [214] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Monitor The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear. If you set [Display Setting] to [On], the buttons do not disappear from the LCD monitor while in recording mode. [215] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Monitor There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor.
  • Page 168: Images Stored On The Memory Card Cannot Be Deleted

    [218] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. The maximum number of images that you can delete on the index screen at one time is 100. You cannot delete the protected images. [219] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
  • Page 169: Photos Cannot Be Recorded

    [222] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Photos cannot be recorded. You cannot record photos together with: Fader] This product cannot shoot photos while it is in movie recording mode, depending on the [ REC Mode] or [ Frame Rate] selected. When you select a [Picture Effect] item, you cannot record photos in the movie recording mode.
  • Page 170: This Product Stops Recording

    for example when recording a fast moving object, etc. [226] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording This product stops recording. If you keep applying vibration on this product, recording may stop. [227] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording There is a slight time lag between the moment when START/STOP is pressed and the actual movie recording starts or stops.
  • Page 171: Images Cannot Be Recorded Or Played Back Correctly

    [230] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. If you record and delete images repeatedly for a long time, the files on the recording media may become fragmented and images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. After backing up the images on other media, perform [Format] of the recording media on this product.
  • Page 172: Sound Is Not Recorded Correctly

    The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. [234] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Sound is not recorded correctly. If you connect or disconnect an external microphone, etc. while recording movies, the sound may not be recorded correctly. The sound will be recorded correctly by restoring the microphone connection at the start of movie recording.
  • Page 173: Photos Cannot Be Played Back

    Photos cannot be played back. You may not be able to play back photos if you have changed file or folder names, or have edited the data on a computer. (The file name flashes in that case.) This is not a malfunction.
  • Page 174: Left And Right Sound Is Heard Unbalanced When Playing Back Movies On Computers Or Other Devices

    [241] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback Left and right sound is heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers or other devices. Change the sound conversion type (downmix type) when playing back on 2ch stereo devices. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your playback device for details. Change the sound to 2ch when creating a disc using the PlayMemories Home software.
  • Page 175: Ctrl With Smartphone], [Send To Smartphone], [Send To Computer] Or [View On Tv] Terminates Prematurely

    [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] terminates prematurely. If the battery level is low, [Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV] may terminate prematurely. Charge the battery pack before use.
  • Page 176: The Nfc Connection Does Not Work

    [248] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi The NFC connection does not work. Change the position of the compatible device to reduce the distance between mark) on the smartphone and (N mark) on this product. If this still does not solve the problem, move the smartphone a few millimeters, or move the smartphone away from this product and wait for 10 seconds or more before touching again.
  • Page 177: The Demonstration Movies Cannot Be Deleted. (Models With The Internal Memory)

    [251] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Editing movies/photos on this product The demonstration movies cannot be deleted. (models with the internal memory) Release the protection, and then delete them. [252] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on a TV Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the images.
  • Page 178: Black Bands Appear At The Top And Bottom Of The Lcd Monitor Of The 4:3 Tv

    [255] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Playback on a TV Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4:3 TV. This happens when viewing an image on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction. [256] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Copying/Connecting to other devices Images are not copied correctly.
  • Page 179: This Product Is Not Recognized By The Computer

    If indicators appear on the LCD monitor, check the following. If the problem persists even after you have tried to fix a couple of times, contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you contact them, give them all the numbers of the error code beginning with C or E.
  • Page 180 Follow the steps from 2 on “If you have problems.” (Battery level warning) The battery pack is nearly used up. Depending on the operating environment or battery conditions, may flash even with about 20 minutes of power remaining. (Warning indicator pertaining to the temperature of this product/battery pack ) The temperature of the product/battery pack is high.
  • Page 181 This product is unsteady, so camera-shake easily occurs. Hold this product steady with both hands and record the image. However, note that the camera shake warning indicator does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to photo recording) The recording media is full. Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
  • Page 182: Warning Indicators

    The network is temporarily unavailable. Could not save the movie on USTREAM. The saving settings of video cannot be saved to USTREAM because an error has occurred on the network. Could not find an access point. Access point cannot be found. Confirm the setting of the access point using [Access point settings] of this product.
  • Page 183 back the old recorded images may become possible. If it does not work, copy the image using the PlayMemories Home software. There is no Image Database File Movies cannot be recorded or played Create a new file? There is no HD movie management information. Create new information? You cannot record or play back movies because no movie management information exists.
  • Page 184 Cannot recover data. Writing data onto the media of this product has failed. Attempts were made to recover the data, but they were unsuccessful. Reinsert the memory card. Reinsert the memory card a few times. If the indicator continues to flash even after reinserting, the memory card could be damaged.
  • Page 185 Copying movies/photos Data protected. You tried to delete protected data. Release the protection of the data.

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