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Read This First

Identifying Parts
Identifying Parts of the Camera [1]
Identifying Parts of the Remote Control [2]
Display
Camera Display [3]
Live-View Remote Display (Single Connection) [4]
Live-View Remote Display (Multi Connection) [5]

Getting Started

Checking the Bundled Items
Checking the Bundled Items [6]
Preparing to Use
Preparing to Use [7]
Preparing the Camera
Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack of the Camera [8]
Charging the Battery Pack of the Camera [9]
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  • Page 1: Read This First

    HDR-AZ1/RM-LVR2V Digital HD Video Camera Recorder How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts Identifying Parts of the Camera [1] Identifying Parts of the Remote Control [2] Display Camera Display [3] Live-View Remote Display (Single Connection) [4] Live-View Remote Display (Multi Connection) [5]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Inserting/Ejecting a Memory Card to/from the Camera [10] Memory Cards Usable with the Camera [11] Turning On/Off the Power of the Camera [12] Preparing the Live-View Remote Charging the Live-View Remote [13] Attaching the Belt to the Live-View Remote [14] Turning On/Off the Power of the Live-View Remote [15] Changing the Date &...
  • Page 3 Using the Adhesive Mount [31] Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images REC HOLD (Lock) Switch [32] Button Hold Function of the Live-View Remote [33] Switching the Shooting Mode [34] Movie Mode [35] Photo Mode [36] Interval Photo Recording Mode [37] Recording for an Extended Time [38] Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote List of Setting Items...
  • Page 4 Self-Timer [50] Interval Photo Settings Flip (Interval Photo Recording) [51] Scene (Interval Photo Recording) [52] Time Lapse [53] Connecting Devices Settings Time Code/User Bit Setting [54] IR-Remote Controller [55] Switching NTSC/PAL [56] Auto Power Off [57] Beep [58] Format [59] Remote Control Settings Screen Rotation [60] Monitor Brightness [61]...
  • Page 5 Switching the Connection Mode of the Camera [70] Switching the LCD Screen of the Live-View Remote [71] Deleting Deleting [72] Live Streaming of Movies Live Streaming with the Camera (Live Connection) Live Streaming [73] Preparing for Live Streaming [74] Performing for Live Streaming [75] Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Useful Functions of Action Cam Movie Creator [76]...
  • Page 6 Recordable Time, the Recordable Number of Photos for a Memory Card Estimated Continuous Movie Recordable Time [84] Estimated Recordable Number of Photos [85] Notes on Using Notes on Handling of the Camera and the Live-View Remote [86] On Moisture Condensation [87] Care and Storage [88] Notes on Optional Accessories [89] Notes on Disposal/Transfer of the Memory Card [90]...
  • Page 7 Trademarks Trademarks [108] Notes on the Licences On GNU GPL/LGPL Applied Software [109] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? [110] Battery Pack and Power of the Camera Cannot Turn On the Camera [111] The Power of the Camera Turns Off Suddenly [112] Battery Life of the Camera Is Short [113] Cannot Charge the Camera [114] The Remaining Charge Indicator of the Camera Is Incorrect [115]...
  • Page 8 Cannot Play Back Images [119] Computers Your Computer Does Not Recognize the Camera [120] Cannot Import Images [121] Cannot Install Action Cam Movie Creator [122] Action Cam Movie Creator Does Not Work Correctly [123] Cannot Play Back Images on Your Computer [124] Wi-Fi It Takes Too Much Time to Transfer an Image [125] Others...
  • Page 9 Live-View Remote The Power of the Live-View Remote Turns Off Suddenly [138] Cannot Connect the Live-View Remote and the Camera via Wi-Fi [139] Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live-View Remote 01-01/02-02 [140] 01-02 [141] 01-03/01-04 [142] 03-01/03-02 [143] 02-01 [144] 04-03 [145] 05-01 [146]...
  • Page 10 1. POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp 2. REC HOLD switch 3. REC (Movie/Photo) button 4. REC lamp (red)/LIVE lamp (blue) Light up (red): During recording Blink (red): Error occurs Light up (blue): During live streaming Blink slowly (blue): During live streaming (There is an audience) 5.

  • Page 11: Screen

    16. RESET button 17. Memory card insertion slot 18. Memory card cover 19. REC/Access lamp 20. Battery cover lock lever 21. Battery ejection sheet 22. Battery storage area 23. Battery pack cover 24. SSID label [2] How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts Identifying Parts of the Remote Control 1.

  • Page 12: Camera Display

    10. RESET (Reset) button 11. Multi/Micro USB Terminal 12. Lock lever 13. Connector cover (USB) 14. ON/OFF button 15. Loop for a belt [3] How to Use Read This First Display Camera Display The following describes the icons displayed on the display panel of the camera. 1.

  • Page 13: Connection

    3. Wi-Fi settings indicator When Wi-Fi is set to the single connection When Wi-Fi is set to the multi connection When Wi-Fi is set to the live connection When Wi-Fi is set to OFF [4] How to Use Read This First Display Live-View Remote Display (Single Connection) The following describes the icons displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control in the...
  • Page 14 The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is. 4 Clock display Live-View display 5 Shooting mode display 6 Battery level indicator 7 Memory card warning indicator/ Rising temperature icon When is indicated, stop recording the movie. If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the power turned off.

  • Page 15: Checking The Bundled Items

    The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is. [6] How to Use Getting Started Checking the Bundled Items Checking the Bundled Items Make sure that you have the following bundled items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of each item bundled.

  • Page 16: The Camera

    Attachment Buckle (1) Flat Adhesive Mount (1) Curved Adhesive Mount (1) Tripod Adaptor (1) Set of printed documentation [7] How to Use Getting Started Preparing to Use Preparing to Use The flow of what needs to be prepared in advance is summarized. Check each item for further details.

  • Page 17: Time

    Charging the battery pack of the camera Check the power of the camera is off and connect the micro USB cable (supplied) to a computer that is turned on. Inserting a memory card into the camera Insert the memory card into the camera, confirming that the card is correctly oriented. Turning on the power of the camera Press the ON/OFF button of the camera.
  • Page 18 Setting the camera using the Live-View Remote [8] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Camera Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack of the Camera Insert/remove the battery pack to/from the camera. Inserting the battery pack 1. Open the cover Slide the lock lever to the OPEN side. Open the cover from 2.
  • Page 19 Double check that the battery ejection sheet is not pinched in the cover or sticking out of the cover. If any foreign matter such as sand gets inside the cover, the sealing gasket may be scratched, and may result in water entering the inside of the camera. 4.

  • Page 20: Inserting/Ejecting A Memory Card To/From The

    The battery is charged (full charge) when the POWER/CHG (Power) lamp is turned The charging time of the battery pack NP-BY1 (supplied) is as follows. Charging via a computer: Approx. 2 h 25 min. Charging via AC-UD10 (sold separately): Approx. 2 h 05 min. Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).
  • Page 21 The following describes how to insert/eject a memory card. 1. Insert the memory card until it clicks microSD card: Insert in the direction of the printed side Memory Stick Micro™ (Mark2) media: Insert in the direction of the terminal side 1 microSD card/microSDHC card/microSDXC card 2 Memory Stick Micro™...

  • Page 22: Memory Cards Usable With The

    Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored. Be sure to back up any important data to a computer or other storage location. Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot.

  • Page 23: Turning On/Off The Power Of The

    connecting, make sure that the device is exFAT-compatible. If the camera is connected to a device that is not exFAT-compatible, a prompt to format the memory card may appear. In this case, do not format the memory card, otherwise all its data will be lost. exFAT is the file system used by microSDXC memory cards.
  • Page 24 The CHG (Charge) lamp goes out when charging is completed. The charging time of the battery pack on the remote control is as follows. Via a computer: Approx. 4 h 05 min. Via an AC-UD10 : Approx. 2 h 55 min. Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F).

  • Page 25: Attaching The Belt To The Live-View

    [14] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Live-View Remote Attaching the Belt to the Live-View Remote Attach the belt to the remote control. 1. Place the remote control on the base plate and thread the belt through the belt loop of the remote control and the base plate as illustrated in , and then attach it as illustrated in...

  • Page 26: Turning On/Off The Power Of The Live-View

    When placing the remote control on your right wrist, set the screen rotation in the remote control settings to ON. When using the remote control attached to your arm, always attach the supplied base plate and belt correctly. Be careful not to drop the remote control when unfastening the belt. [15] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Live-View Remote...

  • Page 27: Gps Assist

    complete. 1. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired item, then press the REC/ENTER button The following items will be displayed in order on the LCD screen of the remote control. GMT+0.0: Area setting : Saving time (Summer time) setting Y-M-D/M-D-Y/M(Eng)-D-Y/D-M-Y: Date and time format Y-M-D : Date setting...

  • Page 28: Checking The Connection Mode Of The

    Checking the Connection Mode of the Camera You can check the connection mode of the camera before connecting the remote control and the camera through Wi-Fi. You can switch the Wi-Fi setting of the camera that is to be connected to the Live-View Remote by pressing the Wi-Fi button of the camera. Check the connection mode of the camera is set to the single connection here.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Live-View Remote To One

    [20] How to Use Getting Started Connecting the Live-View Remote to the Camera (Single Connection) Connecting the Live-View Remote to One Camera You can easily operate all the functions of the camera by connecting one camera to the remote control through Wi-Fi. 1.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Live-View Remote To Multiple

    Note [DIRECT-] is omitted from the camera SSID text string when it is displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control. You cannot copy images recorded in the camera to the remote control. The camera should only be connected to a smartphone or the remote control via Wi-Fi and not to other Wi-Fi access points.
  • Page 31 1. Turn on the power of the camera 2. Press the Wi-Fi button of the camera to switch to the multi connection 3. Turn on the remote control 4. Press the MENU button to select (Connection mode) in (Remote control setting), then select (Multi connection) 5.

  • Page 32: Resetting The Connection Information Of The Registered

    For the latest information and functional detail of PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the following website. http://www.sony.net/pmm/ Android OS Search for PlayMemories Mobile on Google Play, then install it.
  • Page 33 When using iOS, One-touch functions (NFC) are not available. Note An NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet is required for using One-touch functions (NFC) of the camera. The Wi-Fi function described in this Help Guide is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones and tablets.

  • Page 34: Using One-Touch Functions To Connect To An Nfc-Enabled Android

    4. Display [Computer] > [PMHOME] > [INFO] > [WIFI_INF.TXT] on your computer, then confirm the user ID and password [26] How to Use Getting Started Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone Using One-touch Functions to Connect to an NFC- enabled Android Smartphone By easily connecting the camera to your smartphone, you can operate the camera with your smartphone as well as the bundled remote control.

  • Page 35: Connecting To

    4. Touch the smartphone and the camera Cancel the sleep mode and the screen lock of the smartphone beforehand. Touch and hold without moving until PlayMemories Mobile starts (1-2 seconds). Touch the (N Mark) of the smartphone and the (N Mark) on the side of the camera.

  • Page 36: Connecting To An Android

    NFC is a technology for short-range wireless communication among various devices, such as a mobile phone and IC tag etc. Data communication is achieved by simply touching a specific point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short- range wireless communication technology.
  • Page 37 5. Input the password on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover (First time only) Note You cannot connect a smartphone to multiple cameras at the same time. Depending on local electrical environments or the performances of smartphones, the live- view images may not be displayed smoothly.
  • Page 38 2. Input the password on the sticker attached to the back side of the battery pack cover (First time only) 3. Confirm the connection to the SSID on the attached sticker 4. Return to the Home screen, then start PlayMemories Mobile...

  • Page 39: Using The Tripod

    USB Terminal is also possible. This enables you to connect the camera to a computer or a USB device while the tripod adaptor is attached. For details about the tripod adaptor, visit the following website. http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1415/h_zz/ [30] How to Use Getting Started...

  • Page 40: Using The Adhesive

    The adhesive mount is a general term for the attachment buckle, flat adhesive mount and curved adhesive mount. Before attaching, insert the camera in the waterproof case or attach the tripod adaptor. For details about the adhesive mount visit the following website. http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1415/h_zz/ [32] How to Use Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images REC HOLD (Lock) Switch The REC button can prevent accidental operation.

  • Page 41: Switching The Shooting

    [33] How to Use Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images Button Hold Function of the Live-View Remote Press the MENU button of the remote control connected to the camera for 2 seconds or more to activate the button hold function. In the button hold function, appears on the LCD screen of the remote control.

  • Page 42: Movie

    Photo mode: Records photos. Interval photo recording mode: Continues to record photos at regular intervals. Hint Switch the shooting mode from the MENU items You can also switch the shooting mode from the MENU items of the remote control. The procedure for switching via the MENU items is as follows.

  • Page 43: Photo

    The shooting mode set when the camera is turned off will be resumed when the camera is turned on the next time. [36] How to Use Shooting Shooting Movies or Still Images Photo Mode Record photos. 1. Press the ON/OFF button of the camera to turn on the power of the camera 2.

  • Page 44: List Of Setting

    Press the REC button of the camera or the remote control. The REC/Wi-Fi lamp of the remote control changes from red to blue. Note Images cannot be played on the camera. To play back images, you need the supplied remote control or a smartphone with PlayMemories Mobile installed. During periods of extended shooting, the camera's temperature may rise to a point where shooting stops automatically.

  • Page 45: Movie Record

    Disconnects the Wi-Fi connection and returns to the Wi-Fi device selection screen. Device registration Registers a camera to connect to the remote control using the multi connection. Play mode Plays and deletes images using the remote control. Shooting Mode Switches between movie/still image/interval photo. The setting items of the camera The items listed below can be set in the movie mode.

  • Page 46: Monitor

    Time code/user bit setting : You can select the time code/user bit function setting. IR-remote controller: Sets the infrared remote controller RMT-845 (sold separately). Switching NTSC/PAL: Selects a setting, depending on the TV system of the country or region where you use this camera. Auto power off: Sets the power of the camera to turn off automatically.
  • Page 47 [40] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Movie Settings Image Quality Setting You can set the image resolution and frame rate to shoot movies. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2.

  • Page 48: Color

    Resolution: 1920 × 1080 Imaging frame rate : 60p/50p Playback frame rate : 60p/50p Highest resolution (default) Resolution: 1920 × 1080 Imaging frame rate : 30p/25p Playback frame rate : 30p/25p High resolution Resolution: 1280 × 720 Imaging frame rate : 30p/25p Playback frame rate : 30p/25p...
  • Page 49 according to the Wi-Fi communication status of the camera and remote control (and it is different from the frame rate used when shooting). Continuous movie shooting time is approximately 13 hours. In SSLOW mode, it is approximately 3 hours. Audio is not recorded when images are recorded in [SSLOW] mode. The field angle changes when the movie size is set to [VGA].
  • Page 50 : Shoots images in an image quality suitable for bluish objects in such situations as in an aquarium or near a water tank under blue lighting Note For details about the waterproof case, visit the following website. http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1415/h_zz/ [44] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Movie Settings...

  • Page 51: Time Code/User Bit

    Color Setting You can change the image color tone when shooting movies. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select (Color setting) in (Movie settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control...
  • Page 52 uploading images to a website. Note Use an SDXC card faster than Class10 when recording movies in XAVC S. After selecting the movie record format, set the image quality setting as well. [46] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Still Image Settings Flip (Still Images) You can flip the images vertically and record them when recording photos.

  • Page 53: Continuous Shooting

    : Shoots images in an image quality suitable for bluish objects in such situations as in an aquarium or near a water tank under blue lighting Note For details about the waterproof case, visit the following website. http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1415/h_zz/ [48] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Still Image Settings Continuous Shooting You can select either one file shooting or continuous shooting when recording photos.
  • Page 54 Be aware of shooting in as light a place as possible without brightness differences. To perform high speed continuous shooting well Attempt the following methods of shooting. Hold the camera securely to enhance steady shots. In order to enhance steady shots, you can achieve better performances with the combination of the remote control operations or self-timer functions of a smartphone.
  • Page 55 Appropriate to record the action of a person or people. (2fps 5s): Totally records 10 photos at a speed of 2 photos per second in 5 seconds Appropriate to record comparatively slowly moving objects. Note [8fps], [5fps], and [2fps] are estimated maximum speeds. The speed may not reach the maximum speed in some shooting conditions.
  • Page 56 (default) : Shoots images in the standard quality : Shoots images in an image quality suitable for bluish objects in such situations as in an aquarium or near a water tank under blue lighting Note For details about the waterproof case, visit the following website. http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1415/h_zz/...

  • Page 57: Time Lapse

    [53] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Interval Photo Settings Time Lapse You can set the time lapse of the interval photo recording. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2.
  • Page 58 button of the remote control 3. Press the UP button or DOWN button of the remote control to select the desired setting value, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control : Sets the time code Select 4-digit numbers, then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control. The time code can be selected within the following range.
  • Page 59 (default): Does not record the time as the user bit To reset All of the values will be 0 if you press the DISP button of the remote control while selecting TC PRESET or UB PRESET using the remote control. All of the values will be reset if you press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control once again.
  • Page 60 Note The infrared remote controller RMT-845 (sold separately) is required to use this function. Purchase one at a Sony service center. You can operate only in the following settings using the RMT-845 (sold separately). Other settings are inoperable. Reset the time code...

  • Page 61: Auto Power Off

    Note When you change the settings by remote control, the camera and remote control will be disconnected and the camera will restart automatically. When the restart of the camera is completed, the remote control and the camera will be automatically connected. Recording media formatted or recorded in NTSC (PAL) cannot be recorded or played in PAL (NTSC).
  • Page 62 [58] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Connecting Devices Settings Beep You can set the beep of the camera to ON/OFF. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2.
  • Page 63 the remote control Formatting is complete. Select (Back), then press the REC/ENTER button to cancel the formatting. Note Save important images to devices such as a computer before formatting. Do not perform any of the following operations while formatting. Press a button Eject the Memory card Connect/disconnect a cable Insert/remove the battery pack...

  • Page 64: Date & Time

    To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen, select To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select [61] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Remote Control Settings Monitor Brightness...

  • Page 65: Live

    setting) in (Remote control settings) 2. Select the desired date format and then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control Y-M-D: Year-Month-Day M-D-Y: Month-Day-Year M(Eng)-D-Y: Month (in English)-Day-Year D-M-Y: Day-Month-Year GMT+0.0: Sets the region Regions are defined by the time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). 3.
  • Page 66 select To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select [64] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Remote Control Settings Version You can display the software version of the remote control. 1.
  • Page 67 Note The displayed icons differ depending on the conditions of connection settings on the remote control. To return to the setting item selection screen from the setting value selection screen, select To perform the setting item in the selection screen or the setting value, select [66] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Remote Control...

  • Page 68: Airplane Mode

    Sony does not collect location information and routing information. The maximum number of log files that can be recorded is 256/day. When the maximum number of recorded log files is reached, you can continue to shoot images, however log files will not be recorded.

  • Page 69: Resetting The Network Settings For Multi

    [68] How to Use Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote Remote Control Settings Resetting the Network Settings for Multi Connection You can reset multi connected network settings. 1. Press the MENU button of the remote control The list of setting items will be displayed. 2.

  • Page 70: Switching The Connection Mode Of The

    3. Press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control to start playback 4. Press the UP button of the remote control during movie playback Returning to the shooting mode To return to the shooting mode, select (Shooting Mode) and press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control.

  • Page 71: Switching The Lcd Screen Of The Live-View

    [71] How to Use Viewing Switching the Display of the Camera and the Live-View Remote Switching the LCD Screen of the Live-View Remote When the remote control is connected to the camera through Wi-Fi, pressing the DISP button of the remote control switches the LCD screen display as follows. 1 Live-View display 2 Icon off 3 Clock display...

  • Page 72: Connection

    You can delete one image at a time. Format the memory card when you want to delete all of the images. [73] How to Use Live Streaming of Movies Live Streaming with the Camera (Live Connection) Live Streaming Live stream movies via video sharing websites such as USTREAM by using a Wi-Fi router or smartphone that can tether the camera.

  • Page 73: Preparing For Live

    Complete the network settings via a dedicated application “Network setting tool”, the account registration for video distribution sites and SNS settings in advance. Download “Network setting tool” from the following website. http://www.sony.net/nst/ 1. Enter information for USTREAM account and "Network setting tool" 2. USB 3.

  • Page 74: Performing For Live

    Note Your personal information (required for the login for USTREAM, Twitter and Facebook) is to be set in the camera. Be sure to reset the settings of the camera by pressing the RESET (Reset) button in boot state when transferring to third parties or disposing of the camera.

  • Page 75: Useful Functions Of Action Cam Movie

    Action Cam Movie Creator allows you to import movies to your computer to edit and use them in a variety of ways. Visit the following URL to install the software. http://www.sony.net/actioncam/support/ Two software applications, Action Cam Movie Creator, which can edit movies, and PlayMemories Home, which can manage movies and photos, will be installed simultaneously.

  • Page 76: Installing Action Cam Movie

    Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Checking the Computer Environment For information about the computer environment for the software, refer to the following website. http://www.sony.net/pcenv/ [78] How to Use Computer Action Cam Movie Creator Installing Action Cam Movie Creator Install Action Cam Movie Creator on your computer. Follow the steps below.
  • Page 77 To USB jack To Multi/Micro USB Terminal Note Do not disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from the camera while the computer screen indicates that the camera is being operated or accessed. Doing so may cause data corruption. To disconnect the computer from the camera, click on the task tray, then click (icon to remove).
  • Page 78 camera will not operate correctly. When you access the camera from the computer, use PlayMemories Home. Do not directly modify the files or folders on the camera from the computer. The image files may be damaged or may not be played back. Operation is not guaranteed if you operate the data on the memory card of the camera from the computer.
  • Page 79 Drag and drop the drive icon to the "Trash" icon when you use a Mac, and the camera is disconnected from the computer. The camera will be disconnected from the computer. [81] How to Use Computer Importing GPS Assist Data GPS Assist Data The time for the GPS to acquire the location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data.

  • Page 80: Estimated Continuous Movie Recordable

    Typical recording time is time that is measured when you repeat such operations as the shooting standby and switching the shooting mode. () indicates the recording time when the Wi-Fi setting is set to [OFF]. [83] How to Use Others Estimated Duration of Recording and Playback for the Battery Pack of the Camera Estimated Duration of Playback for the Battery Pack of...
  • Page 81 Highest resolution: High resolution: 2 h 40 min. High speed recording (smooth image recorded at 4× frame rate): 35 min. Super slow recording (slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate): 40 min. Standard resolution: 4 h 55 min. 16GB Highest resolution (smooth image recorded at 2×...

  • Page 82: Estimated Recordable Number Of

    40 h 10 min. In the [SSLOW] setting, the above figure indicates the recordable time in shooting and differs from actual playback time. When using a Sony memory card. Note The recordable time may vary depending on the recording conditions, subjects, and image quality setting.

  • Page 83: Notes On Handling Of The Camera And The Live-View

    Equivalent to approx. 2 070 000 pixels (Interval photo recording) (16:9): 40,000 Approx. 11 900 000 pixels (Still images): 10,000 When using a Sony memory card. The recordable number of photos for the memory card represents the number of photos at the maximum image size for the camera.

  • Page 84: On Moisture

    On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera and the Live-View Remote in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera and the Live-View Remote.

  • Page 85: Notes On Optional

    To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as described above. [89] How to Use Others Notes on Using Notes on Optional Accessories Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. For details on the bundled accessories, refer to the following. http://rd1.sony.net/help/cam/1415/h_zz/ [90] How to Use Others...

  • Page 86: Battery Packs Of The Camera And The Live-View

    [91] How to Use Others Notes on Using Battery Packs of the Camera and the Live-View Remote On charging Charge the camera the remote control before using them for the first time. We recommend charging the camera and the remote control in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp turns off.

  • Page 87: The Limitations To Live Streaming Of The

    Remaining battery charge If the battery pack runs out quickly even though the remaining charge indicator is high, fully charge the camera and the remote control, again. The remaining charge indicator will then be displayed correctly. Note that it may not be displayed correctly in the following situations: The camera and the remote control are used for a long time at high ambient temperature The camera and the remote control are left fully charged...

  • Page 88: Simultaneous Live Streaming With Multiple The

    It is very important to set up security on a wireless LAN. If a problem occurs due to inadequate security measures or due to foreseeable circumstances, Sony Corporation is not responsible for any resulting damage. [94] How to Use Others...

  • Page 89: Lcd Screen Of The Live-View

    [97] How to Use Others Notes on Using Connection of Live Streaming Since live video streaming has the communication time limit based on the contract of your smartphone or Wi-Fi router, be aware of this time limit. [98] How to Use Others Notes on Using Continuous Distribution Time...

  • Page 90: Live-View Remote Waterproof

    when the remote control warms up. If a still picture or a fixed picture is displayed for a long time, an image may remain superimposed on the LCD screen as a ghosting image. Bright point and vanishing point of the LCD screen The LCD panel fitted to the remote control is manufactured with high precision technology, but a very small proportion of pixels may be “stuck”, either always off (black), always on (red, green, or blue), or flashing.
  • Page 91 Confirm that the sealing gasket and its mating surfaces have not become scratched. Even a small scratch may lead to water entering the remote control. If the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces become scratched, consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
  • Page 92 On GPS As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use the camera. GPS is a system that determines your position by receiving signals from satellites.

  • Page 93: Disposing Of The Live-View

    map based on the GPS information. Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are controlled by the United States Department of Defense, and the degree of accuracy may be changed intentionally. Error during the triangulating process The remote control acquires location information periodically during triangulating. There is a slight time lag between when the location information is acquired and when the location information is recorded on an image, therefore, the actual recording location may not match the exact location on the map based on the GPS information.

  • Page 94: Using The Camera

    Remove the screws, etc. away from small children to prevent accidental swallowing. Be careful not to injure your nails or fingers. [104] How to Use Others Using the Camera Abroad Using the Camera Abroad On TV color systems Before shooting, be sure to set the TV system of the country and region where you will view recordings.
  • Page 95 +01:00 Helsinki/Cairo/Istanbul +02:00 Nairobi +03:00 Tehran +03:30 Moscow/Abu Dhabi/Baku +04:00 Kabul +04:30 Karachi/Islamabad +05:00 Kolkata/New Delhi +05:30 Almaty/Dhaka +06:00 Yangon +06:30 Bangkok/Jakarta +07:00 Hong Kong/Singapore/Beijing +08:00 Tokyo/Seoul +09:00 Adelaide/Darwin +09:30 Melbourne/Sydney +10:00 New Caledonia +11:00 Fiji/Wellington +12:00 Midway...
  • Page 96 -11:00 Hawaii -10:00 Alaska -09:00 San Francisco/Tijuana -08:00 Denver/Arizona -07:00 Chicago/Mexico City -06:00 New York/Bogota -05:00 Santiago -04:00 Newfoundland -03:30 Brasilia/Montevideo -03:00 Fernando de Noronha -02:00 Azores/Cape Verde Is. -01:00 [106] How to Use Others Specifications Camera [System] Video signal: HDTV Image device:...
  • Page 97 1/2.3 type (7.77 mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor Pixel Gross: Approx. 16.8 megapixels Effective picture resolution (movie): Approx. 11.9 megapixels (16:9) Effective picture resolution (still): Approx. 11.9 megapixels (16:9) Still image max effective: Approx. 11.9 megapixels Interval photo recording mode: Approx. 2.1 megapixels (16:9) Lens: ZEISS Tessar Aperture: F2.8...
  • Page 98 Mass: Approx. 48 g (1.7 oz) (camera only) Mass (when shooting): Approx. 63 g (2.2 oz) (including NP-BY1 (supplied)) Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Monaural Splashproof performance is based on standard testing by Sony. [Wireless LAN] Corresponding standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n Frequency: 2.4 GHz...
  • Page 99 Configuration method: WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Access method: Infrastructure Mode NFC: NFC Forum Type 3 Tag compliant [Accessories] Tripod Adaptor Dimensions: Approx. 14.2 mm × 12.2 mm × 69 mm (9/16 in. × 1/2 in. × 2 3/4 in.) (W/H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass: Approx.
  • Page 100 Power requirements Rechargeable battery pack: 3.6 V (Internal battery) Multi/Micro USB Terminal: 5.0 V Charging method: USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA/800 mA Charging time: Via a computer Internal battery: Approx. 4 h 05 min. Via the AC-UD20 (sold separately) Internal battery: Approx.

  • Page 101: On Gnu Gpl/Lgpl Applied

    Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. iOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc.

  • Page 102: Cannot Turn On The

    (Remote control settings), then press the REC/ENTER button of the remote control After this operation, settings such as the date & time setting will be released. 4. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility by phone [111] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...

  • Page 103: Cannot Charge The

    When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery pack fully, the battery pack may need to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. [114] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...

  • Page 104: Cannot Record

    Replace the battery pack with a new one. [116] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory Card Operations Using the Memory Card Cannot Be Performed If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again on the camera. [117] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting images Cannot Record Images Check the free capacity of the memory card.

  • Page 105: Your Computer Does Not Recognize The

    [120] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Your Computer Does Not Recognize the Camera When the battery level is low, charge the camera. Turn on the camera and connect to a computer. Use the micro USB cable (supplied). Disconnect the micro USB cable (supplied) from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly.

  • Page 106: Cannot Play Back Images On Your

    [124] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers Cannot Play Back Images on Your Computer Consult the computer or software manufacturer. [125] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi It Takes Too Much Time to Transfer an Image Microwave ovens or Bluetooth-enabled devices using the 2.4 GHz wavelength could hinder the communication.

  • Page 107: Cannot Turn On The

    Set the date and time of the remote control. Connect the camera to the remote control through Wi-Fi. The date and time setting of the camera is performed by transferring the date and time set on the LCD screen of the remote control through the Wi-Fi communication. [129] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Live-View Remote...

  • Page 108: It Takes Time To Triangulate Although The Gps Assist Data Is Taken

    Consult your nearest Sony dealer. [132] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Live-View Remote Cannot Receive a GPS Signal Set the GPS setting to [ON]. Your camera may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions. To acquire the location information correctly, take your camera to an open area, and turn on the remote control again.

  • Page 109: The Location Information Has Not Been

    When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery pack fully, the battery pack may need to be replaced. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. [138] Troubleshooting Q & A...
  • Page 110 be improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it. [139] Troubleshooting Q & A Live-View Remote Cannot Connect the Live-View Remote and the Camera via Wi-Fi Disconnect, and then reconnect it. [140] Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live- View Remote 01-01/02-02 Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera.
  • Page 111 [143] Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live- View Remote 03-01/03-02 Has failed to connect the remote control to the camera. The camera and remote control cannot be authenticated. Follow the steps in "Connecting the Live-View Remote to Multiple Cameras." There may be signal congestion, or the camera or remote control may be too far from the access point.
  • Page 112 Check the camera. [147] Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live- View Remote 05-02 The camera cannot start shooting. Check the camera. [148] Troubleshooting Warning Indicators and Error Indicators Display on the Live- View Remote 05-03 The camera cannot stop shooting. Check the camera.
  • Page 113 When a code starting with a letter appears in the monitor, the self-diagnosis of the remote control is working. Since some repairs may be necessary, consult your nearest Sony dealer and inform them of all codes starting with an E or a C.

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