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- Page 1 4-532-707-11(2) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Handbook © 2014 Sony Corporation HDR-AS100V...
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Page 2: How To Use This Handbook
How to use this handbook Click on a button on the right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Search for information by function. Search for information by operation. Search for information in a listing of Settings items. -
Page 3: Notes On Using The Camera
• When you switch between NTSC/PAL, the content or recording failure setting values that can be selected in the Image Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or Quality Setting Mode change accordingly. loss or damage of recorded content due to a Settings values for both [NTSC] and [PAL] are malfunction of the camera or memory card, etc. - Page 4 – Do not use the camera in water (the camera is • Sony makes no guarantees whatsoever in the not water-proof). provision of a network service. Sony bears – Firmly close the connector cover and battery absolutely no responsibility for damages that pack/memory card cover.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 Settings Search····················································· 9 Identifying parts··················································· 11 Getting started Checking the bundled items································ 12 Inserting the battery pack···································· 13 Inserting a memory card ·····································... - Page 6 Resetting the Settings ········································· 43 Format································································· 44 Using accessories ··············································· 45 Shooting Shooting ······························································ 52 Viewing Viewing images on a TV ····································· 54 Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Preparation for connecting to your smartphone ························································· 56 Connecting to your smartphone ·························· 57 Connecting with the Live-View Remote ··············...
- Page 7 Others Recordable time ·················································· 72 Battery pack ························································ 74 Using the camera abroad···································· 75 Precautions ························································· 76 Specifications ······················································ 78 Index Index ··································································· 81...
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Page 8: Operation Search
Operation Search Shooting movies and Shooting ································································· 52 photos Shooting high bit rate XAVC S ·································································· 28 images Changing the movie file Image Quality Setting Mode ····························· 21 size Recording the location GPS Log ································································· 35 information Deleting images Format ····································································... -
Page 9: Settings Search
Settings Search Setting items Click each item to jump to the corresponding page. List of modes Display Modes MOVIE Movie Mode PHOTO Photo Mode INTVL Interval Photo Recording Mode VMODE Image Quality Setting Mode SETUP Setup Mode PLAY Play Mode PwOFF Power off Items you can set in SETUP... - Page 10 How to set items You can set items using the following 3 buttons on the camera. NEXT*: Goes to the next menu PREV*: Goes to the previous menu ENTER: Executes the menu * Both NEXT and PREV buttons are used to change the menu. PREV button REC button/ In this manual, we usually use the NEXT button for...
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Page 11: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts A GPS sensor B REC/access/CHG (Charge) lamp* C REC HOLD (lock) switch* D REC (Movie/Photo) button ENTER (Menu execute) button E Lock lever F IR remote receiver (N Mark)* H Display panel I Speaker J PREV button K NEXT button L Microphones M Lens N REC lamp... -
Page 12: Checking The Bundled Items
Checking the bundled items Make sure that you have following bundled items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of that item bundled. • Camera (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1) (1) • Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2) (1) •... -
Page 13: Inserting The Battery Pack
Inserting the battery pack 1 Slide the lock lever until the yellow Lock lever mark can be seen, then open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack. Battery ejection lever Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, then insert it pushing against the battery ejection lever, until the lever locks. - Page 14 Charging the battery pack 1 Turn off the power of the camera. Charging is not possible when the camera is turned REC/access/ CHG (Charge) 2 Connect the camera to the computer that lamp is turned on with the micro USB cable (supplied).
- Page 15 Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the display panel. High • The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.
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Page 16: Inserting A Memory Card
Inserting a memory card 1 Slide the lock lever until the yellow mark can be seen, then open the Lock lever cover. 2 Insert the memory card until it clicks. microSD card: Insert in the direction of A. Memory Stick Micro (M2) media: Insert in the direction of B. - Page 17 What types of memory cards you can use with this camera? When recording MP4 Types of memory cards SD Speed Class Phrase in this book Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) — Memory Stick Micro media media microSD memory card microSDHC memory card Class 4 or faster microSD card microSDXC memory card...
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Page 18: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting display Setting You can set the year/month/day and region. To make the setting, select [SETUP] t [CONFG] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [CONFG], then press the ENTER button. - Page 19 Setting the region You can set the clock to the local time of a country you visit by selecting the region. Regions are defined by time difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Refer also to “World time difference” (page 75).
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Page 20: Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Setting
Daylight Saving Setting display Time (Summer Time) Setting You can set the camera’s clock to the Daylight Saving Time. To make the setting, select [SETUP] t [CONFG] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [CONFG], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 21: Image Quality Setting Mode
Image Quality Setting Setting display Mode You can set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies. Image qualities that can be set depend on the [PRO] setting (page 28). 1 Press the NEXT button to display [VMODE], then press the ENTER button. - Page 22 120p/100p in high speed recording, the continuous movie shooting time is approximately 9 hours 40 minutes maximum. • The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. • Audio is not recorded when shooting in [SSLOW] mode.
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Page 23: Steadyshot
SteadyShot Setting display You can activate the camera-shake reduction when shooting. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [STEDY] (SteadyShot), then press the ENTER button. -
Page 24: Flip
Flip Setting display You can record the image upside down. This function is useful when the camera is attached upside down. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [FLIP] (Flip), then press the ENTER button. -
Page 25: Scene
Scene Setting display You can select suitable image quality according to the shooting scene. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [SCENE] (Scene), then press the ENTER button. -
Page 26: Interval Photo Recording
Interval Photo Setting display Recording You can set the interval period of the interval photo recording. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [LAPSE] (Interval), then press the ENTER button. -
Page 27: Color Setting
Color Setting Setting display You can change the image color tone when shooting. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [COLOR] (Color), then press the ENTER button. -
Page 28: Xavc S
XAVC S Setting display This setting is suitable for professional movie shooting. The format when recording movies will be XAVC S, and you can record high quality images at a high bit rate of approximately 50 Mbps. You can change the time code/user bit setting when [PRO] is set to [ON]. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. -
Page 29: Time Code/User Bit
Time Code/User Bit Setting display You can use the time code/user bit when [PRO] is set to [ON]. You can set the following settings from [TC/UB]. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [TC/UB], then press the ENTER button. - Page 30 Sets the user bit. • Set four 2-digit numbers, then press the ENTER button. • The user bit can be selected within the following range. 00:00:00:00 (default) - FF:FF:FF:FF Initializes the use bit. • Press the ENTER button to display [SURE?] while [OK] is displayed, then press the ENTER button again.
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Page 31: Ir-Remote Controller
Returns to the [IR-RC] menu. Notes • The infrared remote controller RMT-845 (sold separately) is required to use this function. Purchase it at a Sony service center. • You can operate only the following settings using the RMT-845 (sold separately). Other settings are inoperable. -
Page 32: Configuration Settings
Configuration Setting display Settings You can set the following settings from [CONFG]. Click each item to jump to the corresponding page. See page 9 for the hierarchical menu structure of the camera. Items Display Wi-Fi Remote Control Wi-Fi GPS Log Airplane Mode PLANE USB Power Supply... -
Page 33: Wi-Fi Remote Control
Wi-Fi Remote Setting display Control By connecting the camera and a Live-View Remote or smartphone through Wi-Fi, you can operate the camera by the Live-View Remote or smartphone. To make the setting, select [SETUP] t [CONFG] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [CONFG], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 34: Copy
Copy Setting display You can copy movies and photos shot by the camera by operating a smartphone. 1 Turn on the power of the camera, then press the NEXT button and select a shooting mode. MOVIE: Movie mode PHOTO: Photo mode INTVL: Interval photo recording mode 2 Start PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone and establish the Wi-Fi connection. -
Page 35: Gps Log
This decreases the sensitivity of the GPS sensor and triangulation may fail (page 11). • Sony does not collect location information and routing information. • To display location information and routing information as a map on a computer, Sony provides data of location information and routing information to Google Inc. - Page 36 Checking triangulating status The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception when GPS is activated. Triangulating GPS reception status Indicators status The GPS log is set to [OFF] or an error occurred. indicator Searching for GPS satellites. (It may take several minutes to start Searching/Difficult triangulating.) Your camera is receiving a GPS signal.
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Page 37: Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Setting display When you are in an airplane or another restricted place, you can set the camera to disable all functions related to the wireless applications such as Wi-Fi/GPS, etc. If you set the airplane mode to [ON], an airplane mark will be displayed on the display panel. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 38: Usb Power Supply
USB Power Setting display Supply When connecting the camera to a computer or USB device with the micro USB cable (supplied), the camera can be set so the connected device supplies power to it. To make the setting, select [SETUP] t [CONFG] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 39: Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off Setting display You can change the setting of the Auto Power Off function. To make the setting, select [SETUP] t [CONFG] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [CONFG], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 40: Beep
Beep Setting display You can set the audible notification of operations to ON/OFF. To make the setting, select [SETUP] t [CONFG] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [CONFG], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 41: Language Setting
Language Setting Setting display You can set the displayed language. To make the setting, select [SETUP] t [CONFG] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [CONFG], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 42: Switching Ntsc/Pal
Switching NTSC/ Setting display You can select NTSC/PAL, depending on the TV system of the country or region where you use this camera. To make the setting, select [SETUP] t [CONFG] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [CONFG], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 43: Resetting The Settings
Resetting the Setting display Settings You can reset the settings to their defaults. If you activate [RESET], images are not deleted. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [CONFG], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 44: Format
Format Setting display Formatting is the process of deleting all images in the memory card, and restoring the memory card to its initial state. To make the setting, select [SETUP] t [CONFG] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [CONFG], then press the ENTER button. -
Page 45: Using Accessories
Using accessories Refer to the website of this camera for the latest information on accessories. Tripod Adaptor By attaching the Tripod Adaptor to the camera, you can attach accessories to the camera without using the Waterproof Case. Opening/closing the connector cover of the Multi/Micro USB Terminal is also possible. - Page 46 Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2) By inserting the camera in the Waterproof Case, you can shoot movies at a beach. HOLD lever Case body REC button NEXT button PREV button Tripod screw Case cover Cord hole attachment Buckle lock hole Buckle Attachment method 1 Slide the buckle lock in the direction of 1 and hold it, then hold the circled parts and swing out the buckle in the direction of 2.
- Page 47 5 Hook the buckle over the tab on the lower part of the case cover 1, then close the buckle in the direction of 2, until it clicks into place. • Close the buckle until the buckle lock returns to the original position.
- Page 48 (such as cracks on the surface). Water leakage In the unlikely event that a malfunction of the Waterproof Case causes damage due to water leakage, Sony does not guarantee against damages to the equipment contained in it (camera, battery pack, etc.) and the recorded contents, nor expenses entailed in the photography.
- Page 49 Maintenance • After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash this unit thoroughly in fresh water with the buckle fastened to remove salt and sand, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. It is recommended that you submerge the Waterproof Case in fresh water for about 30 minutes.
- Page 50 Adhesive Mount (VCT-AM1) The Adhesive Mount is used for fixing the Waterproof Case or Tripod Adaptor to an item you intend to use. 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.
- Page 51 Notes • The Flat Adhesive Mount and Curved Adhesive Mount cannot be used again once they are detached from the location surface. • When detaching, peel off slowly. If peeled off forcibly, the surface on which the mount is fixed might be damaged.
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Page 52: Shooting
Shooting Display About the REC HOLD (lock) switch The REC HOLD (lock) switch can prevent accidental operation. Slide the REC HOLD (lock) switch in the direction of the arrow as illustrated to lock the REC button. To release the lock, slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow. - Page 53 Notes on long-time recording • When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises. If the temperature reaches above a certain level, shooting stops automatically. Leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level.
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Page 54: Viewing Images On A Tv
• Some devices may not work properly. Image and sound may not be output. • Use a micro HDMI cable (sold separately) with the HDMI logo. • It is recommended that you use an authorized cable with HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable. Continued r... - Page 55 To control a content being played back • Viewing the previous/next image: Press the PREV/NEXT button. • Fast-rewind/fast-forward (movies only): Press and hold the PREV/NEXT button. • Pause (movies only): Press the PREV and NEXT buttons simultaneously. If you press and hold the PREV or NEXT button during pause, slow rewind or slow forward can be performed.
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Page 56: Preparation For Connecting To Your Smartphone
For the latest information and functional detail of PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the following website. http://www.sony.net/pmm/ Search for PlayMemories Mobile on Google Play, then install it. • When using One-touch functions (NFC), Android 4.0 or later is required. -
Page 57: Smartphone
Connecting to your Setting display smartphone Perform preparation for connecting to your smartphone before connecting (page 56). Android supporting NFC 1 Select [SETUP] t [CONFG] t [Wi-Fi] t [ON] on the camera (page 33). 2 Confirm that the camera is in the shooting mode (page 52). MOVIE: Movie mode PHOTO: Photo mode INTVL: Interval photo recording mode... - Page 58 Android/iPhone not supporting NFC 1 Select [SETUP] t [CONFG] t [Wi-Fi] t [ON] on the camera (page 33). 2 Confirm that the camera is in the shooting mode (page 52). MOVIE: Movie mode PHOTO: Photo mode INTVL: Interval photo recording mode Android 1 Start PlayMemories Mobile.
- Page 59 iPhone/iPad 1 Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [Wi-Fi] and the SSID of the camera. 2 Input the password, as printed on the sticker attached to the Operating Guide (First time only). 3 Confirm the connection to the SSID, as printed on the sticker attached to the Operating Guide.
- Page 60 Sample smartphone screen display Features of the Wi-Fi remote control function • To check the field of view before and while recording • To monitor images while recording Start/stop recording Various settings Shooting mode settings • [SHARE] • [MOVIE] • [VMODE] •...
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Page 61: Connecting With The Live-View Remote
Notes • Update the Live-View Remote to the latest firmware version before using. For details, visit the website below. www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ Connecting the Live-View Remote to the camera 1 Turn on the power of the Live-View Remote. For details on operation, refer to the operating guide of the Live-View Remote. - Page 62 3 When [AWAIT] is displayed on the display panel of the camera, register the camera on the Live-View Remote. When connecting completes, [DONE] is displayed on the display panel of the camera. Connect each camera by performing steps 2 and 3. Notes •...
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Page 63: Computer
• Use the micro USB cable (supplied) when connecting the camera to your computer. • Functions of PlayMemories Home that can be used differ for Windows and for Mac. • For details on other applications, visit the following URL. Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ To check the computer environment For information about the computer environment for the software, refer to the following website. -
Page 64: Preparing A Computer
• Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software. 2 Visit the following URL with the Internet browser of the computer and install PlayMemories Home. www.sony.net/pm/ • For more information about installing, refer to the PlayMemories Home support page. http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/ •... - Page 65 To delete the USB connection Windows 7/Windows 8 1 Click on the task tray. 2 Click the disconnect icon in Customize. 3 Click the device to remove. Disconnect icon Windows Vista Perform the procedure from step 1 to 3 below before: •...
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Page 66: Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 67 to 71. 2 Turn the power off and then on again. 3 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Continued r... - Page 67 • 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. Cannot charge the camera.
- Page 68 Cannot insert dates on images. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. Viewing images Cannot play back images. • The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. • Connect a micro HDMI cable (sold separately). The image does not appear on the TV.
- Page 69 Cannot import images. • Connect the camera and your computer correctly making a USB connection (page 64). PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. • Check the computer environment or installation procedure required to install PlayMemories Home. PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. •...
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Page 70: Warning Indicators And Messages
Warning indicators and messages If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. • The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately. ERROR • Turn the power off and then on again. HEAT • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record images. - Page 71 NoDSP • The camera is not connected to a TV when playback is started. PLANE • When the airplane mode is set to [ON], GPS and Wi-Fi cannot be used (page 37).
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Page 72: Recordable Time
Recordable time Estimated duration of recording and playback for each battery pack Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. (Units: minutes) Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time Image quality NP-BX1 (supplied) 120 (130) 140 (150) 60 (65) 85 (90) - Page 73 120p/100p in high speed recording, the continuous movie shooting time is approximately 9 hours 40 minutes maximum. • The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. Estimated number of recordable photos (unit: image)
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Page 74: Battery Pack
Battery pack On charging the battery pack • Charge the battery pack before using the camera for the first time. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F) until the REC/access/CHG (Charge) lamp turns off. The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. -
Page 75: Using The Camera Abroad
Using the camera abroad On TV color systems To view images shot by the camera on a TV, you need a TV (or monitor) with an HDMI jack and a micro HDMI cable (sold separately). Before shooting, be sure to set [V.SYS] to the TV system of the country and region where you will view recordings. -
Page 76: Precautions
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. - Page 77 (after about 1 hour). Notes on optional accessories • Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on the camera or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely.
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Page 78: Specifications
Specifications Camera [Power, general] Power requirements: [System] Rechargeable battery pack: 3.6 V (NP-BX1 (supplied)) Video signal Multi/Micro USB Terminal: 5.0 V NTSC color, EIA standards USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA/800 mA HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p specification Charging time: PAL color, CCIR standards Via a computer HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p specification NP-BX1 (supplied): Approx. - Page 79 Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2) Dimensions: Approx. 35.5 mm × 62.0 mm × 96.0 mm (1 7/16 in. × 2 1/2 in. × 3 7/8 in.) (W/ H/D, excluding protrusions) Mass: Approx. 55 g (1.9 oz) Pressure-resistance: Shooting underwater at a depth of 5 m (16 feet) for 30 continuous minutes is possible.
- Page 80 • Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo and Wi-Fi PROTECTED SET-UP are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • “ ” and “PlayStation” are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. • Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.)
- Page 81 Index Interval photo recording ..........26 Interval photo recording mode ........52 A.OFF ..................39 INTVL ...................52 Airplane mode ..............37 IR-RC ..................31 Auto power off ..............39 IR-Remote controller ............31 Battery pack ................74 LANG ..................41 BEEP ..................40 Language setting ...............41 Beep ..................40 LAPSE ...................26 Live-View Remote ............61 Charging...
- Page 82 SteadyShot ................23 STEDY ..................23 Switching NTSC/PAL ............42 TC/UB ...................29 Time code/user bit ............29 Troubleshooting ..............66 ..................14 USB power supply ............38 USBPw ..................38 V.SYS ..................42 Viewing Movies ................54 Still image ..............54 VMODE ................21 Warning messages ............70 Wi-Fi ..................57 Wi-Fi remote control ............33 XAVC S ................28...