Sony RM-LVR2 Startup Manual

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Live-View Remote
Startup Guide
This manual describes the basic operations of the Live-View Remote
RM-LVR2.
Before use, it is necessary to connect to a camera via Wi-Fi as
described in this manual.
For details, refer to the online Help Guide.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1530/h_zz/
RM-LVR2
English
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the
serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers
whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. RM-LVR2
Serial No.
Precaution
The nameplate is located on the bottom exterior.
If you need to check it, detach the belt.
Parts and controls
 MENU button
 DISP button
 REC/ENTER button
 REC/Wi-Fi lamp
 LCD screen
 DOWN button
 UP button
 CHG (Charge) lamp
 RESET (Reset) button
 Multi/Micro USB Terminal
 Lock lever
 Connector cover
 ON/OFF button
 Loop for a belt
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Screen Display
 Button hold icon Clock display
 Clock display
 Battery level indicator of the remote
control
 Airplane mode icon
Displayed when the remote control is in
airplane mode.
 Shooting mode
Live-View display
 Shooting mode switching indicator
 REC icon
 Memory card warning indicator
 Battery level indicator of the camera
Notes
• The display varies depending on which
camera is connected.
Charging the remote control
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).
Lights in amber
while charging
Connector cover
Micro USB cable
The CHG (Charge) lamp turns off when charging is completed.
Notes
• 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.
• When the remote control is fully charged, the CHG (Charge) lamp turns off
immediately.
• If you do not have a computer, use the AC adapter AC-UD10 (sold separately).
Turning on the remote control
1
Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the remote control.
When the remote control is turned on for the first time, the date
and time/area setting screen is displayed.
2
Set the date and time/area.
• Press the UP button or DOWN button to select the desired item,
then press the REC/ENTER button.
• The date and time/area setting screen switches in the following
order.
Daylight saving time
(summer time)
Area setting setting Date format
Year-Month-Day Date & time/area
setting Time setting setting confirmation
• Press the REC/ENTER button in the date & time/area setting
confirmation screen to confirm the desired item, then the Wi-Fi
standby screen will be displayed.
Notes
• Regions are defined by the time difference between Greenwich Mean Time
(GMT) and the standard time of your home. For details on the time difference,
refer to "The list of time differences for world capitals" in the online Help Guide.
• To set the date and time again, press the MENU button of the remote control to
select "Date & time/area/daylight saving time (summer time) setting" from
(Remote control setting).
Connecting the remote control to a camera via Wi-Fi
Connecting the remote control to a
single camera (Single connection)
For details on the following operations, refer to the online Help Guide
or the operating instructions of the camera.
• Multiple cameras (Multi connection)
• Cameras excluding Action Cam
1
Turn on the remote control.
When activating the remote control, the Wi-Fi standby screen will
be displayed.
Notes
• If the (Multi connection) icon is displayed, press the MENU button of
the remote control, select (Connection mode) from (Remote
control setting) and set to (Single connection).
2
Turn on the camera.
Action Cam excluding HDR-AZ1
HDR-AZ1
Press the NEXT or PREV button. Press the ON/OFF button.
FDR-X1000V is illustrated above.
3
Check the camera settings.
Check that a Wi-Fi mark is displayed on the display panel of the
camera.
Action Cam excluding HDR-AZ1
HDR-AZ1
or
Notes
• If the connection mode of the camera is set to the multi connection, switch
to the single connection.
• For HDR-AS15/AS30V, insert a memory card to the camera.
4
Select the camera you want to connect to the remote
control.
 Select the SSID (the destination) from the connection
destination list.
 Press the REC/ENTER button.
 When the remote control is in the standby status, proceed to
step 5 within 2 minutes.
  
If you press the REC/ENTER button in the status illustrated in ,
the remote control will be released from the standby status. In this
case, select the SSID of the camera again.
5
Connect the remote control to the camera.
Action Cam excluding HDR-AZ1
When [ACPT?] is displayed on the display panel of the camera,
press the ENTER button of the camera.
Notes
• If [ACPT?] is not displayed on the display panel of the camera, restart the
camera and try again from step 3.
HDR-AZ1
When you hear the connection confirmation beep, press and hold
the Wi-Fi button of the camera until you hear the connection
completion beep.
Notes
• For HDR-AZ1, the connection confirmation beep does not sound if
(Beep) is set to OFF.
• If the connection confirmation beep does not sound, restart the camera
and try again from step 3.
The REC/Wi-Fi lamp lights in blue, the LCD screen of the remote
control switches to the Live-View display and connection is
established.
Notes
• If the connection to the camera is not completed, the signal traffic may be
heavy. In this case, move to another location and try again.
Switching shooting modes
Switch the shooting mode by pressing the UP/DOWN button on the
Live-View display of the remote control.
The shooting mode icon will be displayed on the upper left side of the
display.
Recording
When recording movies
For details on the following operations, refer to the online Help Guide
or the operating instructions of the camera.
• Still images
• Interval still images
• Loop recording
1
Press the REC/ENTER button to start recording.
The REC/Wi-Fi lamp turns from blue to red.
2
Press the REC/ENTER button again to stop recording.
The REC/Wi-Fi lamp turns from red to blue.
Notes on attaching a belt to the remote control
• You can adjust the belt length depending on the pasting position of
 and .
• To fasten the remote control to your arm, wear it on the back of your
hand. Then, thread the belt through , facing the REC/ENTER button
toward your fingertips, and the LCD screen toward your elbow.
After attaching , move  to cover the end of .
• Attaching the belt incorrectly may cause injury.
• When placing the remote control on your right arm, 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.
• For details on attaching the belt to the remote control, refer to the
Help Guide.