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ZV-1A
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Names of parts/Icons and indicators
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Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)
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  • Page 1 Digital Camera ZV-1A Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product. ZV-1A accessories compatibility information This website provides the accessories compatibility information. (Another window will open.) Names of parts/Icons and indicators Identifying parts...
  • Page 2 List of icons on the monitor Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) DISP Button Preparing the camera Checking the camera and the supplied items Charging the battery pack Charging the battery pack using a charger Inserting/removing the battery pack Battery life and number of recordable images Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) Notes on the battery pack...
  • Page 3 Pre-AF (still image) AF Area Auto Clear Disp. cont. AF area Phase Detect. Area Circ. of Focus Point Manual focus Manual Focus (Set Focus) Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnifier MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Peaking Setting Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode...
  • Page 4 Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking Selecting still image size/image quality File Format (still image) JPEG Quality (still image) JPEG Image Size (still image) Aspect Ratio (still image) Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction Selecting a shooting mode...
  • Page 5 Face Priority in Multi Metering AE lock Exp.comp.set Zebra Setting Switching the shooting style Product Showcase Set Background Defocus Correcting brightness and contrast automatically D-Range Optimizer (DRO) Auto HDR Selecting the ISO sensitivity Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale...
  • Page 6 Release w/o Card Reducing blur SteadyShot (still image) Noise reduction Long Exposure NR (still image) High ISO NR (still image) Face detection Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter Face Registration (New Registration) Face Registration (Order Exchanging) Face Registration (Delete) Using the flash Using flash (sold separately) Flash Mode Flash Comp.
  • Page 7 Audio Recording Audio Level Display Audio Rec Level Wind Noise Reduct. Picture Profile Gamma Disp. Assist Auto Slow Shutter (movie) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) AF drive speed (movie) AF Tracking Sens. (movie) SteadyShot (movie) TC/UB Settings TC/UB Disp. Switch MOVIE Button Marker Display (movie) Marker Settings (movie) 4K Output Select (movie)
  • Page 8 Motion Interval ADJ Volume Settings Photo Capture Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Display as Group Cont. PB for Interval PB Speed for Interval Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) Editing images Beauty Effect Protecting data...
  • Page 9 Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page Delete All Display From My Menu Checking images before/after recording Auto Review Live View Display Monitor settings Grid Line Monitor Brightness Power OFF w/ monitor Auto Monitor OFF Bright Monitoring Memory card settings Format Select REC Folder New Folder File/Folder Settings (still image)
  • Page 10 HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie) HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie) HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Version...
  • Page 11 Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Changing the network settings Airplane Mode Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Edit Device Name Reset Network Set. Using a computer Recommended computer environment Connecting/disconnecting the camera Connecting to a computer Disconnecting the camera from the computer Managing/editing images on a computer Introduction to computer software (PlayMemories Home/Imaging Edge) Importing images to the computer without using computer software...
  • Page 12 Changing shooting modes (Shoot Mode) Intelligent Auto Scene Selection Drive Mode Bracket Settings Interval Shoot Func. Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) Focus Mode Focus Area Focusing on eyes (Face/Eye AF Set.) Pre-AF (still image) Focus Frame Color AF Area Auto Clear Disp.
  • Page 13 Creative Style Picture Effect Picture Profile Soft Skin Effect Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. (still image) MF Assist (still image) Peaking Setting Product Showcase Set Face Registration (New Registration) Face Registration (Order Exchanging) Face Registration (Delete) Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter Auto Object Framing (still image) Self-portrait/ -timer...
  • Page 14 Auto Slow Shutter (movie) Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Audio Level Display Wind Noise Reduct. SteadyShot (movie) Marker Display (movie) Marker Settings (movie) REC Lamp Movie w/ shutter Shutter Type (still image) Release w/o Card SteadyShot (still image) Zoom Setting Zoom Speed DISP Button...
  • Page 15 Network Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Send to Smartphone Func.: Cnct. during Power OFF Ctrl w/ Smartphone Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) Airplane Mode Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Location Info.
  • Page 16 Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) Display as Group Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Setup Monitor Brightness Gamma Disp. Assist Volume Settings Tile Menu Delete confirm. Auto Monitor OFF Power Save Start Time Power OFF w/ monitor Auto Power OFF Temp.
  • Page 17 Area Setting Format Select REC Folder New Folder File/Folder Settings (still image) File Settings (movie) Recover Image DB Display Media Info. Version Setting Reset My Menu Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page Delete All Display From My Menu Precautions/This product Precautions On cleaning...
  • Page 18 Self-diagnosis display Warning messages 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 19 For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories for the Accessory Shoe can also be used. Operations with other manufacturers’...
  • Page 20 Multi/Micro USB Terminal This terminal supports Micro USB-compatible devices. For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. HDMI micro jack...
  • Page 21 When attaching the wind screen, make sure that the wind screen does not get caught in the Multi Interface Shoe. Be careful not to lose the shoe cap when you remove it from the camera. TP0002928640 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 22 During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) TP0002869949 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 23 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
  • Page 24 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 25 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable keys. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly. You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation.
  • Page 26 )] to a custom key using [ Custom Key], the camera will switch to the shooting mode and recall the assigned function when you press the key in the playback mode. Related Topic Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) TP0002884542 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 27 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of the screen when you press the Fn (Function) button in the shooting mode. You can access frequently used functions more quickly by registering them to the function menu.
  • Page 28 Move to the [Display/Auto Review] screen using the left/right side of the control wheel. Then, select [Grid Line] and press the center of the control wheel. (Grid Line) will be displayed in the former location of (Drive Mode) in the function menu. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) TP0002846561 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 29 Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left. Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor. (upward-pointing arrow) Switches the next character to a capital or lowercase letter. (space) Enters a space. To cancel input, select [Cancel]. TP0002878847 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 30 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A List of icons on the monitor The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display. Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons. Icons on the shooting screen...
  • Page 31 XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD File format of movies Record setting of movies 120p 100p 60p 50p 60i 50i 30p 25p 24p Frame rate of movies Proxy Recording 240fps 250fps 480fps 500fps 960fps 1000fps Frame rate for HFR shooting Flash charge in progress Setting Effect OFF SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning...
  • Page 32 Database file full / Database file error Product Showcase Set USB Streaming:Not Connect / USB Streaming:Standby / USB Streaming:Output USB streaming status Battery Remaining battery Remaining battery warning USB power supply Shooting settings Drive Mode Flash Mode ±0.0 Flash Comp. Focus Mode Focus Area JPEG RAW RAW+J...
  • Page 33 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value Background Defocus Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO400 ISO sensitivity AE lock ND Filter is activated Guides/other Tracking Cancel Guide display for tracking Select Focus Point On/Off Guide display for setting Focus Area Focus Cancel Guide display for canceling focusing Return to Shooting Setting Guide display for HFR shooting...
  • Page 34 1:00:12 Actual movie recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) Audio Level Display REC Control 00:00:00.00 Time code (hours: minutes: seconds. frames) 00 00 00 00 User Bit Icons on the playback screen Single-image playback Histogram display Basic information View Mode Rating Protect DPOF DPOF set...
  • Page 35 Refer to “Icons on the shooting screen” for other icons displayed in this area. Image information Latitude/longitude information 2020-1-1 10:37PM Date of recording 100-0003 Folder number - file number C0003 Movie file number Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B) TP0002928641 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 36 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) You can change the display contents on the screen. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. Each time you press the DISP button, the screen display changes. The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
  • Page 37 When shooting a low luminance subject such as a night scene Hint To change the display modes that are switched when you press the DISP button, select MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Related Topic DISP Button TP0002869971 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 38 If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level error will be great. The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1° even when the inclination is corrected by the level. Related Topic Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) TP0002869973 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 39 Wind screen adaptor (1) Shoe Cap (1) (Attached to the camera) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) Note Accessories may differ depending on the country or region. Please check the Startup Guide for details on accessories. TP0002886231 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 40 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Charging the battery pack using a charger Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Slide the top cover of the battery charger to open it, and then insert the battery pack until it clicks by aligning the marks (A) on both the battery pack and the battery charger.
  • Page 41 Related Topic Notes on the battery pack TP1001849444 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 42 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Inserting/removing the battery pack Open the battery/memory card cover by sliding the switch on it. Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place.
  • Page 43 TP0002869939 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 44 Using the battery pack at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) Numbers of images when shooting still images are based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera &...
  • Page 45 (wall socket). When using a mobile charger as a power source, confirm that it is fully charged before use. Also, be careful of the remaining power on the mobile charger during use. TP0002869943 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 46 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Notes on the battery pack Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only battery packs specified for this product. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions.
  • Page 47 If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. TP0002846686 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 48 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Inserting/removing a memory card Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the product. Open the battery/memory card cover by sliding the switch on it. Insert the memory card. With the notched corner facing in the direction illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Insert the memory card correctly.
  • Page 49 Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp (A) is not lit, then push in the memory card lightly once to remove it. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card Format TP0002869945 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 50 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Memory cards that can be used When using microSD memory cards or Memory Stick Micro media with this camera, be sure to use the appropriate adaptor. SD memory cards Recording format Supported memory card Still image...
  • Page 51 Notes on memory card Number of recordable images Recordable movie times TP0002869947 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 52 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Notes on memory card If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting. If this happens, save your images to a computer or other storage location, then execute [Format] using this camera.
  • Page 53 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 54 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Setting language, date and time The setting screen for language, date and time is displayed automatically when you turn on this product for the first time, initialize this product or when the internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged.
  • Page 55 Related Topic Date/Time Setup Area Setting Using the control wheel TP0002869948 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 56 The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then press the (Delete) button (A). The descriptions of the item are displayed. TP0002869937 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 57 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Shooting still images Select the desired shooting mode by pressing the MODE (Mode) button and using the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera.
  • Page 58 Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → [Single-shot AF] or [Automatic AF]. Place the subject within the AF area and press the shutter button halfway down. The focus is locked.
  • Page 59 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 60 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless.
  • Page 61 Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available when shooting movies or when the shooting mode is set to (High Frame Rate). Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus (Set Focus) MF Assist (still image) Phase detection AF TP0002878795 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 62 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide : Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.
  • Page 63 When [Subject Detection] for [Face/Eye AF Set.] is set to [Animal], [Tracking] cannot be selected as the [Focus Area]. You cannot perform functions assigned to the control wheel or the custom button 2 while moving the focusing frame. Related Topic Touch Operation TP0002869979 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 64 When the F-value is greater than F8, you cannot use the Phase Detection AF. Only Contrast AF is available. When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], Phase Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast AF is available. TP0002869980 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 65 When [Focus Mode] is set to [Manual Focus] or [DMF], you can display the screen for manual focusing operations by pressing the key to which [Focus Standard] is assigned. Note You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Focus Area TP0002878843 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 66 Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again. Note You cannot set the [AF/MF Control Hold] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button] of the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) TP0002846516 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 67 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Focusing on eyes (Face/Eye AF Set.) [Face/Eye AF Set.] is used to determine whether or not the camera focuses with priority on faces/eyes. There are two methods for performing [Eye AF], with some differences between their specifications. Select the appropriate method according to your purpose.
  • Page 68 Menu item details Face/Eye Priority in AF : Sets whether or not to detect faces or eyes inside the focusing area and focus on the eyes (Eye AF) when autofocus is activated. ([On]/[Off]) (Note: The camera operations are different when using the custom key to execute [Eye AF].) Subject Detection : Selects the target to be detected.
  • Page 69 [Eye AF] by custom key The Eye AF function can also be used by assigning [Eye AF] to a custom key. The camera can focus on eyes as long as you are pressing the key. This is useful when you want to temporarily apply the Eye AF function to the entire screen regardless of the setting for [Focus Area].
  • Page 70 Even when [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal], the eyes of some types of animals cannot be detected. Related Topic Focus Mode Focus Area AF Area Auto Clear Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) TP0002885643 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 71 This function is available when [Focus Mode] is set to [Single-shot AF], [Automatic AF] or [Continuous AF]. Related Topic Focus Mode Focus Area Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) TP0002885629 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 72 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Frame Color] → desired color. Menu item details White: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white. Red: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red. TP0002886233 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 73 (Camera Settings1) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting. Menu item details Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. TP0002869983 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 74 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. TP0002878829 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 75 Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is set to one of the following, the focusing frames in the area that is in focus turn green: [Center] [Flexible Spot] [Expand Flexible Spot] TP0002869985 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 76 File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], Phase Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast AF is available. When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed. TP0002847294 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 77 The cursor does not move when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Circulate : The cursor jumps to the opposite end when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Related Topic Focus Area TP0002885652 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 78 When you use [Peaking Setting], the outlines of in-focus ranges are enhanced using a specific color. This function allows you to check the focus easily. Note Manually set focus distances are cancelled when [Focus Mode] is reselected. The displayed focus distance is just a reference. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Peaking Setting TP0002928642 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 79 Turn the control wheel to adjust the focus. You can also change the magnification scale by pressing the center of the control wheel. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) TP0002846509 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 80 To exit the focus magnifier function, double-tap the monitor again. You can also exit the focus magnifier function by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Touch Operation TP0002846520 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 81 (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnif. Time]. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. Related Topic Manual Focus (Set Focus) Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Time TP0002869982 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 82 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. Related Topic Focus Magnifier MF Assist (still image) TP0002846511 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 83 (Camera Settings1) → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x5.3: Displays a 5.3-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier TP0002878792 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 84 Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI. Related Topic Manual Focus (Set Focus) Direct manual focus (DMF) TP0002884528 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 85 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. Select (Drive Mode) on the control wheel → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU →...
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  • Page 87 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Select (Drive Mode) of the control wheel → [Cont. Shooting]. You can also set the continuous shooting by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 88 Shutter Type (still image) TP0002869994 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 89 [Bracket Settings] → [Selftimer during Bracket]. Note The self-timer is unavailable in the following situations: The shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama]. [Sports Action] under [Scene Selection] [Smile Shutter] Related Topic Audio signals TP0002846537 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 90 Press the shutter button again or press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel to stop the count of the self-timer. Press (Drive Mode) on the control wheel and select (Single Shooting) to cancel the self-timer. TP0002846538 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 91 When the flash is used, the product performs flash bracket shooting, which shifts the amount of flash light even if [Cont. Bracket] is selected. Press the shutter button for each image. Related Topic Bracket Settings Indicator during bracket shooting TP0002846539 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 92 When the exposure is compensated, the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value. Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] Related Topic Bracket Settings Indicator during bracket shooting TP0002869995 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 93 During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator. When you start single bracket shooting, the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images. TP0002869999 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 94 Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance (within the range of 20MK is the unit that indicates the capability of color temperature conversion filters and indicates the same value as "mired." Note The last shot is shown on the auto review. Related Topic Bracket Settings TP0002869996 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 95 Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 3, and Lv 5). Note The last shot is shown on the auto review. Related Topic Bracket Settings TP0002846541 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 96 Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (OFF/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec) Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (0→-→+/-→0→+) Related Topic Cont. Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket TP0002869998 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 97 A picture is taken after 3 seconds using the self-timer function. Hint If you want to use a drive mode other than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self-portrait/ -timer] to [Off], and then face the monitor forward. TP0002856540 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 98 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Interval Shoot Func. You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance (Interval shooting). You can then create a movie from the still images produced by interval shooting using the computer software Imaging Edge (Viewer).
  • Page 99 Selectable shutter speeds may differ depending on the setting for [Shutter Type in Interval]. Related Topic Introduction to computer software (PlayMemories Home/Imaging Edge) Cont. PB for Interval Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) TP0002885641 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 100 (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → desired setting. Menu item details Activates the touch operation. Off: Deactivates the touch operation. Related Topic Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking TP0002878861 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 101 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter The camera automatically focuses on the point you touch and shoots a still image. Set MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] to [On] in advance. Select MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Func. of Touch Operation] → [Touch Shutter].
  • Page 102 Touch Operation TP0002878863 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 103 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. This function is available when [Focus Area] is set to a parameter other than [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot].
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  • Page 105 When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom When [Subject Detection] under [Face/Eye AF Set.] is set to [Animal] When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [ Proxy Recording] is set to [On] Related Topic Touch Operation TP0002885653 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 106 If you do not intend to edit the images on your computer, we recommend that you record in JPEG format. You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration marks to RAW images. Related Topic JPEG Quality (still image) TP0002884531 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 107 Since the compression rate increases from [Extra fine] to [Fine] to [Standard], the file size decreases in the same order. This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality is lower. Related Topic File Format (still image) TP0002884532 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 108 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A JPEG Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
  • Page 109 When [ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to “L.” Related Topic Aspect Ratio (still image) TP0002884530 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 110 Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. 16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9. 1:1: The horizontal and vertical ratio is equal. TP0002869976 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 111 Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3872×2160 Wide: 5536×2160 When [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Left] or [Right] Standard: 8192×1856 Wide: 12416×1856 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Panorama: Direction TP0002869978 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 112 Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. Related Topic Sweep Panorama TP0002846503 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 113 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Changing shooting modes (Shoot Mode) You can set the shooting mode according to the subject you wish to shoot or the function you wish to adjust. Press the MODE (Mode) button, and then use the control wheel to select the desired shooting mode.
  • Page 114 Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode Movie: Exposure Mode Intelligent Auto (movie) TP0002928643 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 115 The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions. For [Intelligent Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. Related Topic About Scene Recognition TP0002846479 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 116 When the product recognizes certain conditions, the following icons are displayed on the second line: (Tripod) (Walk) (Move) (Move (Bright)) (Move (Dark)) * The condition (Walk) is recognized only when [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active]. Related Topic Intelligent Auto Intelligent Auto (movie) TP0002869955 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 117 Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made. When the brightness changes, the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. TP0002869956 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 118 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain proper exposure. Note The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. TP0002869959 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 119 However, you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. Related Topic Long Exposure NR (still image) TP0002846485 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 120 The SteadyShot warning indicator does not appear in manual exposure mode. The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot. You cannot set [ND Filter] to [Auto]. TP0002869960 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 121 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Bulb shooting You can shoot a trailing image of the movement of a subject with long exposure. Bulb shooting is suitable for shooting trails from stars or fireworks, etc. MODE (Mode) button → [Manual Exposure] → press the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 122 If you use the above functions when the shutter speed is set to [BULB], the shutter speed is temporarily set to 30 seconds. Related Topic Manual Exposure TP0002869961 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 123 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera. MODE (Mode) button → [Sweep Panorama] → press the center of the control wheel. You can also set the shooting mode by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 124 (B) Guidance bar Note If the entire angle of the panoramic shot is not achieved within the set time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time.
  • Page 125 [Flash Mode] is fixed to [Flash Off]. Related Topic Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction TP0002869957 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 126 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. MODE (Mode) button → [Scene Selection] → press the center of the control wheel. You can also set the shooting mode by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 127 Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash (sold separately).
  • Page 128 Fireworks: Allows you to shoot images of fireworks in all their splendor. High Sensitivity: Allows you to shoot still images even in dark locations without using the flash, and reduces subject blur. Also allows you to shoot dark movie scenes more brightly. Hint To change the scene, rotate the control wheel on the shooting screen and select a new scene.
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  • Page 130 If you set [ Recall] after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) TP0002846489 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 131 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually. Related Topic Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) TP0002868257 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 132 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually. TP0002869962 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 133 The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions. For [ Intelligent Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. Related Topic About Scene Recognition TP0002928850 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 134 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).
  • Page 135 If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. Related Topic Exp.comp.set Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Zebra Setting TP0002869990 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 136 You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. Displays the guide. TP0002869991 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 137 When the ND filter is activated, the icon is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Note [Auto] cannot be selected in the movie mode. When recording movies, the setting for [ND Filter] is locked to the value at the start of movie recording. TP0002846760 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 138 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
  • Page 139 TP0002846526 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 140 Intelligent Auto], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] is locked to [On]. When [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is set to [On] and [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal] under [Face/Eye AF Set.], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] does not work. Related Topic Metering Mode TP0002884533 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 141 You cannot set the [AEL hold] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. Note AEL hold] and [ AEL toggle] are not available when using zoom functions other than optical zoom. TP0002846527 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 142 (Camera Settings1) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. Related Topic Flash Comp. TP0002846529 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 143 To check the overexposure, set a minimum value for the brightness level. The zebra pattern will appear over areas with a brightness level equal to or higher than the value you set. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI. TP0002884534 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 144 [Product Showcase Set] is not available in the following shooting modes: [Sweep Panorama] [Scene Selection] Settings for [Product Showcase Set] cannot be changed during movie recording. Since [ SteadyShot] becomes set to [Off], we recommend that you use a tripod. TP0002928644 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 145 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Background Defocus You can change the level of defocus in the background simply by pressing a key while shooting still images or movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Custom Key] or [ Custom Key] → desired key. Then, assign the [Background Defocus] function to the key.
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  • Page 147 Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M], or [100p 60M], [DRO/Auto HDR] switches to [Off]. When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. TP0002870002 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 148 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Auto HDR Shoots three images using different exposures and combines the images with correct exposure, the bright parts of an underexposed image, and the dark parts of an overexposed image to create images with a greater range of gradation (High Dynamic Range).
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  • Page 150 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ISO] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi Frame NR: Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise.
  • Page 151 When you select [ISO AUTO] with the shooting mode set to [P], [A], [S] or [M], the ISO sensitivity will be automatically adjusted within the set range. TP0002870000 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 152 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed on the screen changes, according to the selected zoom feature.
  • Page 153 Related Topic Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale Focus Area TP0002869964 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 154 When you select other than [Optical zoom only] for [Zoom Setting], you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images. Related Topic Zoom Setting The zoom features available with this product Zoom Speed TP0002856513 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 155 However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. Related Topic The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale TP0002846492 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 156 Approx. 4.0× M: 10M Approx. 1.4× Approx. 2.8× Approx. 5.6× S: 5.0M Approx. 2.0× Approx. 4.0× Approx. 8.0× Related Topic Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting JPEG Image Size (still image) TP0002869965 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 157 The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller (sold separately) connected to the camera. Note Selecting [Fast] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded. Related Topic Zoom TP0002866874 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 158 It is recommended to shoot images using a flash (sold separately) or select [Custom 1] to [Custom 3]. Related Topic Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) Priority Set in AWB WB bracket TP0002870004 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 159 Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. Related Topic White Balance TP0002878805 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 160 If you use a flash (sold separately) when capturing a basic white color, the custom white balance will be registered with the lighting from the flash. Be sure to use a flash whenever you shoot with recalled settings that were registered with a flash. TP0002870005 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 161 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Creative Style Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness for each image style. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with this function, unlike with [Scene Selection], where the product adjusts the exposure.
  • Page 162 [Scene Selection] Intelligent Auto] [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]. When this function is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. TP0002870007 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 163 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.
  • Page 164 This function is not available in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] Intelligent Auto] When [ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function is not available. TP0002870006 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 165 When the shooting mode is [Movie] or [ Intelligent Auto] and [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], the effect is not applied to the image on the monitor during shooting, but it is applied to the recorded image. TP0002846572 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 166 [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. Other zoom functions than the optical zoom When shooting in Manual Focus mode [Picture Effect] is set to [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature], [Watercolor], or [Illustration]. TP0002846577 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 167 Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images will be displayed with low saturation. TP0002846582 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 168 When using an external flash, the highest shutter speed you can set is 1/4000 seconds. However, because this shutter speed uses the electronic shutter, a belt-like contrast may be recorded on the image. If this occurs, set the [ Shutter Type] to [Mechanical Shutter]. TP0002883344 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 169 Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual shooting. TP0002870022 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 170 (Camera Settings2) → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses [ SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set the camera to [Off] when using a tripod. Related Topic SteadyShot (movie) TP0002846578 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 171 Long Exposure NR] cannot be set to [Off] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Scene Selection] Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera may not perform noise reduction, even if the shutter speed is 1/3 second(s) or longer. TP0002886255 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 172 [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] When [ File Format] is set to [RAW], this function is not available. High ISO NR] does not work for RAW images when the [ File Format] is [RAW & JPEG]. TP0002870019 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 173 To use the [Regist. Faces Priority] function, set as follows. [Face/Eye Priority in AF] under [Face/Eye AF Set.]: [On] [Subject Detection] under [Face/Eye AF Set.]: [Human] Related Topic Focusing on eyes (Face/Eye AF Set.) Face Registration (New Registration) Face Registration (Order Exchanging) TP0002884536 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 174 If the product cannot detect a smile, adjust the Smile Detection Sensitivity. If [Func. of Touch Operation] is set to [Touch Tracking] and you touch a face on the monitor to track while [Smile Shutter] is active, smile detection will only apply to that face. TP0002870017 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 175 Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter TP0002846573 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 176 When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the priority order. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging]. Select a face to change the order of priority. Select the destination. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter TP0002846574 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 177 If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All]. TP0002870018 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 178 When shooting with an external flash, light and dark stripes may appear on the image if the shutter speed is set to faster than 1/4000 seconds. If this occurs, Sony recommends shooting in the manual flash mode and setting the flash level to 1/2 or higher.
  • Page 179 For details on compatible accessories for the Multi Interface Shoe, visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Related Topic Flash Mode TP0002869967 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 180 Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) TP0002869969 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 181 The higher flash effect (+ side) may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect (- side) may not be visible. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) TP0002869970 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 182 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE (Movie) button. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. Since the [MOVIE Button] is set to [Always] in the default setting, movie recording can be started from any shooting mode.
  • Page 183 While shooting movies, the recorded image can be output without the shooting information display by setting [HDMI Info. Display] to [Off]. Note The sound of the lens and the product in operation may be recorded during movie recording. The sound of the zoom is particularly likely to be recorded during movie recording if [Zoom Speed] is set to [Fast].
  • Page 184 TP0002846477 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 185 When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can still start or stop recording movies using the MOVIE button. When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can use the shutter button to start or stop recording movies on an external recording/playback device using [ REC Control]. Related Topic Shooting movies TP0002883347 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 186 The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with storage devices other than computers. Bit rate is the amount of data processed within a given period of time. Related Topic File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) AVCHD format TP0002870008 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 187 File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file will be created automatically. TP0002870009 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 188 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Record Setting (movie) Selects the frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. Menu item details...
  • Page 189 If you want to store movies without converting them, use a Blu-ray Disc. [120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings. [Intelligent Auto] [Scene Selection] Intelligent Auto] TP0002870010 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 190 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) By shooting with a higher frame rate than the recording format, you can record a smooth super-slow-motion movie. MODE (Mode) button → [High Frame Rate] → press the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 191 When [ REC Timing] is set to [Start Trigger]: Movie capturing (shooting) starts. When the MOVIE button is pressed again, or when the recordable duration of time has elapsed, movie capturing ends and the camera starts to record the captured movie to the memory card. When [ REC Timing] is set to [End Trigger] or [End Trigger Half]: Movie capturing ends and the camera starts to record the captured movie to the memory card.
  • Page 192 [End Trigger]/[End Trigger Half] Buffering (temporarily capturing a movie on the camera) starts once the camera enters the shooting standby. When the captured data fills the buffering capacity, old data is overwritten sequentially. When you press the MOVIE button, the camera starts to record a movie of the set duration calculated retroactively from that point on the memory card.
  • Page 193 It may take time for recording to finish after you press the MOVIE button. Wait until the camera enters the shooting standby to start the next session of shooting. Related Topic HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode TP0002867845 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 194 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Livestreaming video and audio (USB Streaming) (movie) You can connect a computer, etc. to the camera and use the camera video and audio for livestreaming or web- conferencing services. Set the camera to a movie recording mode and set the exposure, focus, etc.
  • Page 195 Transition to the playback screen Capturing a custom white balance PC Remote Function Ctrl w/ Smartphone The following functions are disabled while [ USB Streaming] is running. Power Save Start Time Auto Monitor OFF TP1000201632 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 196 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Capturing still images while recording movies (Dual Rec) You can capture still images while recording movies without stopping recording. Use Dual Rec when you want to record both movies and still images at the same time.
  • Page 197 Related Topic Quality(Dual Rec) Img. Size(Dual Rec) Auto Dual Rec TP0002867870 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 198 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Quality(Dual Rec) Selects the quality of still images to be shot while recording movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Quality(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details Extra fine/Fine/Standard TP0002867863 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 199 ZV-1A Img. Size(Dual Rec) Selects the size of still images to be shot while recording movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Img. Size(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details L: 17M/M: 7.5M/S: 4.2M TP0002867862 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 200 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Auto Dual Rec Sets whether or not to automatically shoot still images when shooting movies. Shoots when impressive compositions, including people, are detected. This function may also record versions of the automatically shot images that have been trimmed into optimal compositions.
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  • Page 202 Movies cannot be edited on this camera. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Movie recording formats Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) Memory cards that can be used TP0002884283 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 203 Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound. TP0002846553 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 204 When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.]. During High Frame Rate shooting The audio level is also displayed while shooting stand-by in movie recording mode. TP0002870015 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 205 Regardless of the [Audio Rec Level] settings, the limiter always operates. [Audio Rec Level] is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode. [Audio Rec Level] is unavailable during High Frame Rate shooting. TP0002846554 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 206 Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function. TP0002846556 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 207 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail]. When setting these parameters, connect the camera to a TV or monitor, and adjust them while observing the picture on the screen.
  • Page 208 The camera can record HDR movies when a gamma from [HLG], [HLG1] to [HLG3] is selected in the picture profile. Picture profile preset [PP10] provides an example setting for HDR recording. Movies recorded using [PP10] can be viewed with a wider range of brightness than usual when played back on a TV supporting Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). This way, even scenes with a wide range of brightness can be recorded and displayed faithfully, without looking under or over-exposed.
  • Page 209 Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1] or [Cine2]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
  • Page 210 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set] under [Knee], [Knee] will be disabled. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
  • Page 211 [Picture Profile]. [Gamma Disp. Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera. Related Topic Picture Profile TP0002878846 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 212 Note Auto Slow Shutter] does not function in the following situations: During High Frame Rate shooting (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] TP0002846557 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 213 (Camera Settings2) → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier TP0002885633 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 214 Sets the AF drive speed to slow. With this mode, the focus switches smoothly when the subject to be focused is changed. Note When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], [ AF drive speed] cannot be used. TP0002878869 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 215 Sets the AF sensitivity to normal. This mode is useful when there are obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places. Note When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], [ AF Tracking Sens.] cannot be used. TP0002878819 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 216 Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. Note If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Related Topic SteadyShot (still image) TP0002856546 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 217 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A TC/UB Settings The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → setting value you want to change. Menu item details TC/UB Disp.
  • Page 218 Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code. The time code advances in [Rec Run] mode regardless of the [TC Run] setting. TP0002878815 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 219 When the monitor is flipped while in a shooting mode, such as during self-portrait shooting, TC/UB information is not displayed. In the playback mode, TC/UB information is displayed even when the monitor is flipped. TP0002878832 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 220 Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. (except when the shooting mode is set to (High Frame Rate).) Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie] or [ Intelligent Auto]. TP0002846558 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 221 The markers are displayed during movie shooting standby, or while recording movies. You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor. (You cannot output the markers.) Related Topic Marker Settings (movie) TP0002870012 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 222 Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground. [Off]/[On] Hint You can display several markers at the same time. Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition. TP0002870013 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 223 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A 4K Output Select (movie) You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to 4K-compatible external recording/playback devices, etc. Set the shooting mode to [Movie] or [ Intelligent Auto].
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  • Page 225 The recording lamp does not light up during recording. Hint Set [REC Lamp] to [Off] if the light of the recording lamp reflected by an object, such as glass, is captured by the camera. TP0002928646 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 226 You can also enlarge an image by double-tapping the monitor. In addition, you can drag and move the magnified position on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Related Topic Recover Image DB Display as Group TP0002846599 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 227 You can also enlarge an image by double-tapping the monitor. In addition, you can drag and move the magnified position on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Note You cannot enlarge movies. Related Topic Touch Operation Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position TP0002870024 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 228 Off: Images are always displayed horizontally. Note Movies shot vertically are played back horizontally on the screen or the finder of the camera during movie playback. Related Topic Rotating an image (Rotate) TP0002846609 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 229 Even if you rotate a movie file, it will be played back horizontally on the monitor of the camera. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. TP0002846611 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 230 To return to the display of the entire image, press the MENU button. Note Panoramic images shot using other products may be displayed in a different size from the actual size, or may not scroll correctly. TP0002846606 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 231 Previous Mag.: Displays an image with the previous magnification. The previous magnification is stored even after exiting the playback zoom mode. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Position TP0002878791 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 232 Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. TP0002878794 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 233 Movie files recorded using other products may not be playable on this camera. Note Even if you shoot the movie vertically, the movie will be displayed horizontally on the monitor of the camera. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) TP0002870025 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 234 You cannot save the images made with [Motion Shot Video] as a movie file. If the motion of the subject is too slow or the subject does not move enough, the product may fail to create the image. Related Topic Motion Interval ADJ TP0002856656 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 235 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Motion Interval ADJ You can adjust the interval of the tracking of the subject’s motion. MENU → (Playback) → [Motion Interval ADJ] → desired setting. Related Topic Motion Shot Video TP0002884284 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 236 Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. TP0002846618 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 237 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback, reverse slow playback, displays the next frame, and displays the previous frame, and then stop the movie. Press (Photo Capture) to capture the chosen scene. The scene is saved as a still image. Related Topic Shooting movies Playing back movies TP0002878787 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 238 While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) TP0002846601 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 239 Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD-format movies. XAVC S 4K View: Displays only XAVC S 4K-format movies. TP0002846608 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 240 [Display as Group] is set to [On]. If you delete the group, all the images in the group will be deleted. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Interval Shoot Func. TP0002884285 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 241 (Playback) → [PB Speed for Interval]. You can continuously play back images shot with continuous shooting as well. Related Topic Interval Shoot Func. PB Speed for Interval Introduction to computer software (PlayMemories Home/Imaging Edge) TP0002885634 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 242 MENU → (Playback) → [PB Speed for Interval] → desired setting. Hint You can also change the playback speed by turning the control wheel during [Cont. PB for Interval]. Related Topic Cont. PB for Interval TP0002885635 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 243 During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. TP0002846610 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 244 To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once, and then use the effect on another face. The [Beauty Effect] may not work properly for some images. TP0002856555 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 245 If you select a group in [Multiple Img.], all the images in the group will be protected. To select and protect particular images within the group, execute [Multiple Img.] while displaying the images within the group. Note The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. TP0002846612 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 246 Custom Key] beforehand, and then press the custom key while playing back an image to which you want to assign a rating. The level of (Rating) changes each time you press the custom key. Note You can assign ratings to still images only. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Rating Set(Custom Key) TP0002884539 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 247 (check) mark to the level of (rating) that you want to activate. You can select the checked number when setting [Rating] using the custom key. Related Topic Rating Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) TP0002884540 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 248 The position or size of the date (inside or outside of the image) may differ depending on the printer. Note You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files: RAW images The number of copies cannot be specified. Some printers do not support the date print function. TP0002846607 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 249 You can delete an image displayed. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. Display the image you want to delete. Press the (Delete) button. Select [Delete] using the control wheel. Note The protected images cannot be deleted. Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) TP0002846603 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 250 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting.
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  • Page 252 You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. MENU → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. TP0002846623 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 253 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required.
  • Page 254 Hint This product is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking high quality.
  • Page 255 Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number. Note M1 through M4 can be selected only when a memory card is inserted into the product. Program Shift cannot be registered. Related Topic Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) TP0002846560 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 256 You can add up to 30 items to (My Menu). Note You cannot add the following items to (My Menu). Any item under MENU → (Playback) Related Topic Sort Item Delete Item Using MENU items TP0002883351 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 257 (My Menu) → [Sort Item]. Select an item that you want to move using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Related Topic Add Item TP0002883352 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 258 To delete all the items on a page, select MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete Page]. You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) by selecting MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete All]. Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item TP0002883353 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 259 Select a page that you want to delete using the left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items. Related Topic Add Item Delete All TP0002883354 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 260 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to (My Menu) in MENU. MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete All]. Select [OK]. Related Topic Add Item Delete Page TP0002883355 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 261 (My Menu) → [Display From My Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details My Menu appears first when you press the MENU button. Off: The most recently displayed menu appears when you press the MENU button. Related Topic Add Item TP0002886238 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 262 When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) TP0002846584 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 263 [High Frame Rate] [Scene Selection] Intelligent Auto] When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View. TP0002846585 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 264 Diag. + Square Grid: Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off: Does not display the grid line. TP0002870020 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 265 Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. The monitor brightness is locked at [-2] when shooting a movie using the Wi-Fi functions. The monitor brightness is locked at [-2] when an overheating warning is displayed. TP0002870028 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 266 The power does not turn off when the monitor is closed facing inward. Hint When you want to keep shooting images with the monitor closed facing inward, such as during interval shooting or movie recording, set [Power OFF w/ monitor] to [Not Power OFF]. TP0002928647 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 267 When the shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama] In cases which the power-saving function will not activate (As an exception, [Auto Monitor OFF] will activate when [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On].) During [ USB Streaming] TP0002885435 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 268 When [Focus Magnifier] is selected. During [Bright Monitoring], the shutter speed may be slower than normal while shooting in dark locations. Also, because the measured brightness range is expanded, the exposure may change. Related Topic Live View Display TP0002870021 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 269 It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memory card. You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%. TP0002846635 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 270 MENU→ (Setup)→[Select REC Folder]→desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when [Folder Name] under [ File/Folder Settings] is set to [Date Form]. Related Topic File/Folder Settings (still image) TP0002846637 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 271 When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. TP0002846638 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 272 Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be used for [Set File Name]. Underscores cannot be used for the first character. The three characters specified using [Set File Name] are only applied to files recorded after the setting is made. TP0002886239 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 273 If you are using an SDHC memory card, [File Name Format] is locked to [Standard]. If there are unused numbers due to file deletion, etc., these numbers will be reused when the movie file number reaches “9999.” TP0002886240 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 274 Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card. Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. TP0002846641 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 275 (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter]. Note If the battery pack is extremely depleted, image database files cannot be repaired. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Images recorded on the memory card are not deleted by [Recover Image DB]. TP0002846640 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 276 Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. On:Shutter Only: Only the shutter sound is produced. Off: Sounds are not produced. Note If [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. TP0002878873 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 277 The dates are doubly printed if you set the product to print dates when printing the images using PCs or printers. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Write Date] is not available for RAW images. TP0002846581 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 278 Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button. MENU → (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off: Deactivates the Tile Menu display. TP0002846621 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 279 When powered via USB from a computer or other device While playing back slideshows While recording movies While connected to a computer or TV When [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On] During [ USB Streaming] TP0002870031 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 280 Note Even if [Auto Power OFF Temp.] is set to [High], depending on the conditions or the temperature of the camera, the recordable time for movies may not change. Related Topic Recordable movie times TP0002883356 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 281 If you want to record using another system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When you perform [NTSC/PAL Selector], and the setting is changed from the default one, a message "Running on NTSC." or "Running on PAL." will appear on the start-up screen. TP0002847077 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 282 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i], [1080p] or [2160p/1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. TP0002846628 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 283 24p/60p Output] → desired setting. Menu item details 60p: Movies are output as 60p. 24p: Movies are output as 24p. Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order. Related Topic Record Setting (movie) TP0002870032 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 284 Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor. Note When the camera is connected to an HDMI device while [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], the setting switches to [Off]. TP0002846632 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 285 Time code is not output to other devices. Note When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [ TC Output] to [Off]. TP0002878814 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 286 TC Output] is set to [Off], you cannot use the [ REC Control] function. Even when (REC) is displayed, the external recorder/player may not work properly depending on the settings or status of the recorder/player. Check if the external recorder/player works properly before use. TP0002878789 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 287 If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, select MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off]. TP0002846629 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 288 Establishes an MTP connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices. Note It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto]. TP0002846630 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 289 Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. MENU → (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. TP0002846631 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 290 Playing back images Available Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connections Available Charging a battery pack Unavailable Turning the camera on without a battery pack inserted Unavailable Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. TP0002870033 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 291 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. MENU → (Setup) → [ Language] → desired language. TP0002847076 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 292 To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. TP0002846633 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 293 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. TP0002846634 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 294 Displays the version of this product’s software. Check the version when updates for this product’s software are released, etc. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery bars) or more. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. TP0002846642 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 295 Does not show the demonstration. Note You can set this item only when the product is powered by a commercially available AC adaptor. When there is no protected AVCHD movies on the memory card, you cannot select [On]. TP0002846627 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 296 Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. Settings of [Picture Profile] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed. TP0002846644 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 297 Imaging Edge Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If Imaging Edge Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on Imaging Edge Mobile, refer to the support page (https://www.sony.net/iem/). Note Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 298 If [Always Connected] is set to [On], the power consumption will be greater than when it is set to [Off]. Related Topic Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone TP0002878818 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 299 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code You can connect your smartphone to the camera using the QR Code. You can connect to the camera with the same operation on any Android smartphone, iPhone, or iPad.
  • Page 300 Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile Ctrl w/ Smartphone Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password TP1001849445 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 301 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password You can control this product using your smartphone by connecting your smartphone to the camera using the SSID and password. You can connect to the camera with the same operation on any Android smartphone, iPhone, or iPad.
  • Page 302 Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile Ctrl w/ Smartphone Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone TP1001849446 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 303 Connect the camera and smartphone by referring to "Related Topic" at the bottom of this page. For details on functions that can be operated from a smartphone, see the Imaging Edge Mobile support page: https://www.sony.net/iem/ TP1001849448 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 304 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images, XAVC S movies, or high-frame-rate movies to a smartphone and view them. The application Imaging Edge Mobile must be installed on your smartphone.
  • Page 305 Imaging Edge Mobile Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Airplane Mode TP0002870041 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 306 While you transfer many images or long movies, we recommend that you supply power to the camera from a wall outlet (wall socket) using a commercially available AC adaptor. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Proxy Recording TP0002884286 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 307 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Send to Smartphone Func.: Cnct. during Power OFF   Sets whether or not to accept Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is turned off. When [Cnct. during Power OFF] is set to [On], you can browse images on the camera's memory card and transfer images from the camera to a smartphone by operating the smartphone.
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  • Page 309 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Location Info. Link Set. You can use the application Imaging Edge Mobile to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images.
  • Page 310 Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in Imaging Edge Mobile. Execute [Reset Network Set.] of the camera. For more detailed instructions, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/btg/ Note When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. Before performing pairing again, first delete the pairing information for the camera registered in the smartphone's Bluetooth settings and Imaging Edge Mobile.
  • Page 311 For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the product website for your smartphone. Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl TP0002878887 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 312 You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth remote commander (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commander, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Select MENU →...
  • Page 313 While [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On], the camera will not switch to the power-saving mode. Change the setting to [Off] when you are done using the Bluetooth remote commander. Related Topic Bluetooth Settings TP0002886243 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 314 When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. MENU → (Network) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. TP0002846654 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 315 If you connect this product to a smartphone after resetting the connection information, you must make the settings for the smartphone again. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Ctrl w/ Smartphone TP0002846659 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 316 Sets whether to activate or not the Bluetooth function of the camera. Pairing: Displays the screen for pairing the camera and smartphone or Bluetooth remote commander. Disp Device Address: Displays the BD address of the camera. Related Topic Location Info. Link Set. Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl TP0002878837 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 317 You can change the device name for Wi-Fi Direct, [PC Remote], or Bluetooth connections. MENU → (Network) → [Edit Device Name]. Select the input box, then input the device name→[OK]. Related Topic Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) How to use the keyboard TP0002846657 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 318 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. MENU → (Network) → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. TP0002878874 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 319 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pcenv/ TP0002878875 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 320 Doing so may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off or restarting the computer, or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera from the computer. Related Topic Identifying parts USB Connection USB LUN Setting TP0002846677 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 321 On some computers, the disconnection icon may not appear. In this case, you can skip the steps above. Do not remove the micro USB cable from the camera while the access lamp is lit. The data may be damaged. TP0002846679 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 322 RAW images recorded with the camera. For details on how to use Imaging Edge, refer to the support page. https://www.sony.net/disoft/help/ Installing Imaging Edge on your computer Download and install the software by accessing the following URL: https://www.sony.net/disoft/d/ TP0002928648 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 323 Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies or XAVC S movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. If you delete images or perform other operations from the connected computer, the image database file may become inconsistent.
  • Page 324 While a still image is being played back on the camera, you cannot shoot with [PC Remote]. [RAW+J PC Save Img] can only be selected when [ File Format] is set to [RAW & JPEG]. Related Topic Introduction to computer software (PlayMemories Home/Imaging Edge) TP0002886247 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 325 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Livestreaming video and audio (USB Streaming) (movie) You can connect a computer, etc. to the camera and use the camera video and audio for livestreaming or web- conferencing services. Set the camera to a movie recording mode and set the exposure, focus, etc.
  • Page 326 Transition to the playback screen Capturing a custom white balance PC Remote Function Ctrl w/ Smartphone The following functions are disabled while [ USB Streaming] is running. Power Save Start Time Auto Monitor OFF TP1000201632 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 327 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Using MENU items You can change settings related to all the camera operations including shooting, playback, and operating method. You can also execute camera functions from the MENU. Press the MENU button to display the menu screen.
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  • Page 329 If you do not intend to edit the images on your computer, we recommend that you record in JPEG format. You cannot add DPOF (print order) registration marks to RAW images. Related Topic JPEG Quality (still image) TP0002884531 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 330 Since the compression rate increases from [Extra fine] to [Fine] to [Standard], the file size decreases in the same order. This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality is lower. Related Topic File Format (still image) TP0002884532 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 331 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A JPEG Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
  • Page 332 When [ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], the image size for RAW images corresponds to “L.” Related Topic Aspect Ratio (still image) TP0002884530 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 333 Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. 16:9: The aspect ratio is 16:9. 1:1: The horizontal and vertical ratio is equal. TP0002869976 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 334 Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3872×2160 Wide: 5536×2160 When [Panorama: Direction] is set to [Left] or [Right] Standard: 8192×1856 Wide: 12416×1856 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Panorama: Direction TP0002869978 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 335 Pan the camera from the left to the right. Left: Pan the camera from the right to the left. Pan the camera from the bottom to the top. Down: Pan the camera from the top to the bottom. Related Topic Sweep Panorama TP0002846503 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 336 Long Exposure NR] cannot be set to [Off] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Scene Selection] Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera may not perform noise reduction, even if the shutter speed is 1/3 second(s) or longer. TP0002886255 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 337 [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] When [ File Format] is set to [RAW], this function is not available. High ISO NR] does not work for RAW images when the [ File Format] is [RAW & JPEG]. TP0002870019 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 338 Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images will be displayed with low saturation. TP0002846582 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 339 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Changing shooting modes (Shoot Mode) You can set the shooting mode according to the subject you wish to shoot or the function you wish to adjust. Press the MODE (Mode) button, and then use the control wheel to select the desired shooting mode.
  • Page 340 Intelligent Auto Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode Movie: Exposure Mode Intelligent Auto (movie) TP0002928643 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 341 The product may not properly recognize the scene under certain shooting conditions. For [Intelligent Auto] mode, most of the functions are set automatically, and you cannot adjust the settings on your own. Related Topic About Scene Recognition TP0002846479 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 342 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. MODE (Mode) button → [Scene Selection] → press the center of the control wheel. You can also set the shooting mode by selecting MENU →...
  • Page 343 Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera-shake, and noise. Night Portrait: Shoots night scene portraits using the flash (sold separately).
  • Page 344 Fireworks: Allows you to shoot images of fireworks in all their splendor. High Sensitivity: Allows you to shoot still images even in dark locations without using the flash, and reduces subject blur. Also allows you to shoot dark movie scenes more brightly. Hint To change the scene, rotate the control wheel on the shooting screen and select a new scene.
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  • Page 346 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. Select (Drive Mode) on the control wheel → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU →...
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  • Page 348 Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (OFF/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec) Bracket order: Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing. (0→-→+/-→0→+) Related Topic Cont. Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket TP0002869998 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 349 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Interval Shoot Func. You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots that you set in advance (Interval shooting). You can then create a movie from the still images produced by interval shooting using the computer software Imaging Edge (Viewer).
  • Page 350 Selectable shutter speeds may differ depending on the setting for [Shutter Type in Interval]. Related Topic Introduction to computer software (PlayMemories Home/Imaging Edge) Cont. PB for Interval Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) TP0002885641 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 351 If you set [ Recall] after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) TP0002846489 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 352 Change the setting to the desired one and re-register the setting to the same mode number. Note M1 through M4 can be selected only when a memory card is inserted into the product. Program Shift cannot be registered. Related Topic Recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2) TP0002846560 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 353 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Focus Mode Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus once focusing is complete. Use this when the subject is motionless.
  • Page 354 Only [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available when shooting movies or when the shooting mode is set to (High Frame Rate). Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus (Set Focus) MF Assist (still image) Phase detection AF TP0002878795 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 355 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Focus Area Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to focus properly in the auto focus mode. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide : Focuses on a subject covering the whole range of the screen automatically.
  • Page 356 When [Subject Detection] for [Face/Eye AF Set.] is set to [Animal], [Tracking] cannot be selected as the [Focus Area]. You cannot perform functions assigned to the control wheel or the custom button 2 while moving the focusing frame. Related Topic Touch Operation TP0002869979 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 357 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Focusing on eyes (Face/Eye AF Set.) [Face/Eye AF Set.] is used to determine whether or not the camera focuses with priority on faces/eyes. There are two methods for performing [Eye AF], with some differences between their specifications. Select the appropriate method according to your purpose.
  • Page 358 Menu item details Face/Eye Priority in AF : Sets whether or not to detect faces or eyes inside the focusing area and focus on the eyes (Eye AF) when autofocus is activated. ([On]/[Off]) (Note: The camera operations are different when using the custom key to execute [Eye AF].) Subject Detection : Selects the target to be detected.
  • Page 359 [Eye AF] by custom key The Eye AF function can also be used by assigning [Eye AF] to a custom key. The camera can focus on eyes as long as you are pressing the key. This is useful when you want to temporarily apply the Eye AF function to the entire screen regardless of the setting for [Focus Area].
  • Page 360 Even when [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal], the eyes of some types of animals cannot be detected. Related Topic Focus Mode Focus Area AF Area Auto Clear Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) TP0002885643 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 361 (Camera Settings1) → [ Pre-AF] → desired setting. Menu item details Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. Off: Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. TP0002869983 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 362 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Frame Color] → desired color. Menu item details White: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in white. Red: Displays the frame indicating the focusing area in red. TP0002886233 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 363 MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [AF Area Auto Clear] → desired setting. Menu item details The focus area disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. Off: The focus area is displayed all the time. TP0002878829 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 364 Does not display the focus area that is in focus. Note When [Focus Area] is set to one of the following, the focusing frames in the area that is in focus turn green: [Center] [Flexible Spot] [Expand Flexible Spot] TP0002869985 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 365 File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], Phase Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast AF is available. When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed. TP0002847294 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 366 The cursor does not move when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Circulate : The cursor jumps to the opposite end when you try to move the focusing frame past the end. Related Topic Focus Area TP0002885652 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 367 When you use [Peaking Setting], the outlines of in-focus ranges are enhanced using a specific color. This function allows you to check the focus easily. Note Manually set focus distances are cancelled when [Focus Mode] is reselected. The displayed focus distance is just a reference. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Peaking Setting TP0002928642 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 368 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Exposure Comp. Normally, exposure is set automatically (auto exposure). Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).
  • Page 369 If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect. Related Topic Exp.comp.set Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Zebra Setting TP0002869990 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 370 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [ISO] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi Frame NR: Combines continuous shots to create an image with less noise.
  • Page 371 When you select [ISO AUTO] with the shooting mode set to [P], [A], [S] or [M], the ISO sensitivity will be automatically adjusted within the set range. TP0002870000 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 372 When the ND filter is activated, the icon is displayed on the bottom of the screen. Note [Auto] cannot be selected in the movie mode. When recording movies, the setting for [ND Filter] is locked to the value at the start of movie recording. TP0002846760 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 373 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering).
  • Page 374 TP0002846526 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 375 Intelligent Auto], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] is locked to [On]. When [Face/Eye Priority in AF] is set to [On] and [Subject Detection] is set to [Animal] under [Face/Eye AF Set.], [Face Priority in Multi Metering] does not work. Related Topic Metering Mode TP0002884533 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 376 Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode. Some [Flash Mode] settings are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) TP0002869969 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 377 The higher flash effect (+ side) may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect (- side) may not be visible. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) TP0002869970 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 378 (Camera Settings1) → [Exp.comp.set] → desired setting. Menu item details Ambient&flash: Applies the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light. Ambient only: Applies the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. Related Topic Flash Comp. TP0002846529 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 379 It is recommended to shoot images using a flash (sold separately) or select [Custom 1] to [Custom 3]. Related Topic Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance) Priority Set in AWB WB bracket TP0002870004 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 380 Prioritizes the color tone of the light source. This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere. White: Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low. Related Topic White Balance TP0002878805 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 381 Record Setting] is set to [120p 100M], [100p 100M], [120p 60M], or [100p 60M], [DRO/Auto HDR] switches to [Off]. When shooting with [D-Range Optimizer], the image may be noisy. Select the proper level by checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. TP0002870002 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 382 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Auto HDR Shoots three images using different exposures and combines the images with correct exposure, the bright parts of an underexposed image, and the dark parts of an overexposed image to create images with a greater range of gradation (High Dynamic Range).
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  • Page 384 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Creative Style Allows you to set the desired image processing and finely adjust contrast, saturation and sharpness for each image style. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with this function, unlike with [Scene Selection], where the product adjusts the exposure.
  • Page 385 [Scene Selection] Intelligent Auto] [Picture Effect] is set to other than [Off]. [Picture Profile] is set to other than [Off]. When this function is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. TP0002870007 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 386 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Picture Effect Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Picture Effect] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Disables the [Picture Effect] function. Toy Camera: Creates a soft image with shaded corners and reduced sharpness.
  • Page 387 This function is not available in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Scene Selection] [Sweep Panorama] Intelligent Auto] When [ File Format] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function is not available. TP0002870006 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 388 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Picture Profile Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on “Picture Profile,” refer to https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html. Customizing the picture profile You can customize the picture quality by adjusting picture profile items such as [Gamma] and [Detail]. When setting these parameters, connect the camera to a TV or monitor, and adjust them while observing the picture on the screen.
  • Page 389 The camera can record HDR movies when a gamma from [HLG], [HLG1] to [HLG3] is selected in the picture profile. Picture profile preset [PP10] provides an example setting for HDR recording. Movies recorded using [PP10] can be viewed with a wider range of brightness than usual when played back on a TV supporting Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). This way, even scenes with a wide range of brightness can be recorded and displayed faithfully, without looking under or over-exposed.
  • Page 390 Still: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Still]. Cinema: Suitable colors when [Gamma] is set to [Cine1] or [Cine2]. Pro: Similar color tones to the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined with ITU709 gamma) ITU709 Matrix: Colors corresponding to ITU709 standard (when combined with ITU709 gamma) Black &...
  • Page 391 If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set] under [Knee], [Knee] will be disabled. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve a color reproduction equivalent to S-Gamut.
  • Page 392 When the shooting mode is [Movie] or [ Intelligent Auto] and [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], the effect is not applied to the image on the monitor during shooting, but it is applied to the recorded image. TP0002846572 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 393 To exit the focus magnifier function, double-tap the monitor again. You can also exit the focus magnifier function by pressing the shutter button halfway down. Related Topic MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnif. Time Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Touch Operation TP0002846520 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 394 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. Related Topic Focus Magnifier MF Assist (still image) TP0002846511 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 395 (Camera Settings1) → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x5.3: Displays a 5.3-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier TP0002878792 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 396 (Camera Settings1) → [Focus Magnif. Time]. Note You cannot use [ MF Assist] when shooting movies. Use the [Focus Magnifier] function instead. Related Topic Manual Focus (Set Focus) Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Time TP0002869982 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 397 Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus, the effect of peaking differs, depending on the subject. The outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI. Related Topic Manual Focus (Set Focus) Direct manual focus (DMF) TP0002884528 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 398 [Product Showcase Set] is not available in the following shooting modes: [Sweep Panorama] [Scene Selection] Settings for [Product Showcase Set] cannot be changed during movie recording. Since [ SteadyShot] becomes set to [Off], we recommend that you use a tripod. TP0002928644 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 399 Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place. The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat, a mask, sunglasses, etc. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter TP0002846573 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 400 When multiple faces are registered to be given priority, the face registered first will be given priority. You can change the priority order. MENU → (Camera Settings1) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging]. Select a face to change the order of priority. Select the destination. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority Smile Shutter TP0002846574 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 401 If you select [Delete All], you can delete all registered faces. Note Even if you execute [Delete], the data for registered face will remain in the product. To delete the data for registered faces from the product, select [Delete All]. TP0002870018 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 402 To use the [Regist. Faces Priority] function, set as follows. [Face/Eye Priority in AF] under [Face/Eye AF Set.]: [On] [Subject Detection] under [Face/Eye AF Set.]: [Human] Related Topic Focusing on eyes (Face/Eye AF Set.) Face Registration (New Registration) Face Registration (Order Exchanging) TP0002884536 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 403 If the product cannot detect a smile, adjust the Smile Detection Sensitivity. If [Func. of Touch Operation] is set to [Touch Tracking] and you touch a face on the monitor to track while [Smile Shutter] is active, smile detection will only apply to that face. TP0002870017 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 404 [DRO/Auto HDR] is set to [Auto HDR]. Other zoom functions than the optical zoom When shooting in Manual Focus mode [Picture Effect] is set to [Soft Focus], [HDR Painting], [Rich-tone Mono.], [Miniature], [Watercolor], or [Illustration]. TP0002846577 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 405 A picture is taken after 3 seconds using the self-timer function. Hint If you want to use a drive mode other than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self-portrait/ -timer] to [Off], and then face the monitor forward. TP0002856540 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 406 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually. Shutter Priority: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually. TP0002869962 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 407 Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually. Manual Exposure: Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure (both the shutter speed and the aperture value) manually. Related Topic Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) TP0002868257 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 408 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Livestreaming video and audio (USB Streaming) (movie) You can connect a computer, etc. to the camera and use the camera video and audio for livestreaming or web- conferencing services. Set the camera to a movie recording mode and set the exposure, focus, etc.
  • Page 409 Transition to the playback screen Capturing a custom white balance PC Remote Function Ctrl w/ Smartphone The following functions are disabled while [ USB Streaming] is running. Power Save Start Time Auto Monitor OFF TP1000201632 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 410 File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file will be created automatically. TP0002870009 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 411 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Record Setting (movie) Selects the frame rate and bit-rate for movie recording. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [ Record Setting] → desired setting. The higher the bit-rate, the higher the image quality. Menu item details...
  • Page 412 If you want to store movies without converting them, use a Blu-ray Disc. [120p]/[100p] cannot be selected for the following settings. [Intelligent Auto] [Scene Selection] Intelligent Auto] TP0002870010 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 413 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Shooting super-slow-motion movies (HFR Settings) By shooting with a higher frame rate than the recording format, you can record a smooth super-slow-motion movie. MODE (Mode) button → [High Frame Rate] → press the center of the control wheel.
  • Page 414 When [ REC Timing] is set to [Start Trigger]: Movie capturing (shooting) starts. When the MOVIE button is pressed again, or when the recordable duration of time has elapsed, movie capturing ends and the camera starts to record the captured movie to the memory card. When [ REC Timing] is set to [End Trigger] or [End Trigger Half]: Movie capturing ends and the camera starts to record the captured movie to the memory card.
  • Page 415 [End Trigger]/[End Trigger Half] Buffering (temporarily capturing a movie on the camera) starts once the camera enters the shooting standby. When the captured data fills the buffering capacity, old data is overwritten sequentially. When you press the MOVIE button, the camera starts to record a movie of the set duration calculated retroactively from that point on the memory card.
  • Page 416 It may take time for recording to finish after you press the MOVIE button. Wait until the camera enters the shooting standby to start the next session of shooting. Related Topic HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode TP0002867845 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 417 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Quality(Dual Rec) Selects the quality of still images to be shot while recording movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Quality(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details Extra fine/Fine/Standard TP0002867863 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 418 ZV-1A Img. Size(Dual Rec) Selects the size of still images to be shot while recording movies. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Img. Size(Dual Rec)] → desired setting. Menu item details L: 17M/M: 7.5M/S: 4.2M TP0002867862 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 419 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Auto Dual Rec Sets whether or not to automatically shoot still images when shooting movies. Shoots when impressive compositions, including people, are detected. This function may also record versions of the automatically shot images that have been trimmed into optimal compositions.
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  • Page 421 Movies cannot be edited on this camera. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Movie recording formats Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) Memory cards that can be used TP0002884283 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 422 Sets the AF drive speed to slow. With this mode, the focus switches smoothly when the subject to be focused is changed. Note When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], [ AF drive speed] cannot be used. TP0002878869 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 423 Sets the AF sensitivity to normal. This mode is useful when there are obstacles in front of the subject or in crowded places. Note When [ Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p], [ AF Tracking Sens.] cannot be used. TP0002878819 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 424 Note Auto Slow Shutter] does not function in the following situations: During High Frame Rate shooting (Shutter Priority) (Manual Exposure) When [ISO] is set to other than [ISO AUTO] TP0002846557 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 425 (Camera Settings2) → [ Initial Focus Mag.] → desired setting. Menu item details x1.0: Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen. x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier TP0002885633 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 426 Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Audio Recording] → desired setting. Menu item details Records sound (stereo). Off: Does not record sound. TP0002846553 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 427 Regardless of the [Audio Rec Level] settings, the limiter always operates. [Audio Rec Level] is available only when the shooting mode is set to movie mode. [Audio Rec Level] is unavailable during High Frame Rate shooting. TP0002846554 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 428 When [Audio Recording] is set to [Off]. When DISP (Display Setting) is set to [No Disp. Info.]. During High Frame Rate shooting The audio level is also displayed while shooting stand-by in movie recording mode. TP0002870015 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 429 Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. When an external microphone (sold separately) is used, [Wind Noise Reduct.] does not function. TP0002846556 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 430 Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. Note If you change the setting for [ SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Related Topic SteadyShot (still image) TP0002856546 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 431 The markers are displayed during movie shooting standby, or while recording movies. You cannot display markers when using [Focus Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor. (You cannot output the markers.) Related Topic Marker Settings (movie) TP0002870012 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 432 Sets whether or not to display the guide frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground. [Off]/[On] Hint You can display several markers at the same time. Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition. TP0002870013 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 433 The recording lamp does not light up during recording. Hint Set [REC Lamp] to [Off] if the light of the recording lamp reflected by an object, such as glass, is captured by the camera. TP0002928646 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 434 When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can still start or stop recording movies using the MOVIE button. When [Movie w/ shutter] is set to [On], you can use the shutter button to start or stop recording movies on an external recording/playback device using [ REC Control]. Related Topic Shooting movies TP0002883347 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 435 When using an external flash, the highest shutter speed you can set is 1/4000 seconds. However, because this shutter speed uses the electronic shutter, a belt-like contrast may be recorded on the image. If this occurs, set the [ Shutter Type] to [Mechanical Shutter]. TP0002883344 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 436 Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will not be saved. The default setting is [Enable]. It is recommended that you select [Disable] prior to actual shooting. TP0002870022 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 437 (Camera Settings2) → [ SteadyShot] → desired setting. Menu item details Uses [ SteadyShot]. Off: Does not use [ SteadyShot]. We recommend that you set the camera to [Off] when using a tripod. Related Topic SteadyShot (movie) TP0002846578 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 438 However, the image quality will deteriorate. Note Set [Optical zoom only] if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate. Related Topic The zoom features available with this product About zoom scale TP0002846492 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 439 The [Zoom Speed] settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller (sold separately) connected to the camera. Note Selecting [Fast] increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded. Related Topic Zoom TP0002866874 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 440 If you tilt the product forward or backward by a large degree, the level error will be great. The product may have a margin of error of almost ±1° even when the inclination is corrected by the level. Related Topic Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback) TP0002869973 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 441 To check the overexposure, set a minimum value for the brightness level. The zebra pattern will appear over areas with a brightness level equal to or higher than the value you set. Note The zebra pattern is not displayed on devices connected via HDMI. TP0002884534 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 442 Diag. + Square Grid: Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling. Off: Does not display the grid line. TP0002870020 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 443 You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure. MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Exposure Set. Guide] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not display the guide. Displays the guide. TP0002869991 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 444 [High Frame Rate] [Scene Selection] Intelligent Auto] When [Live View Display] is set to [Setting Effect OFF], the brightness of the shot image will not be the same as that of the displayed Live View. TP0002846585 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 445 When you use a function that performs image processing, the image before processing may be displayed temporarily, followed by the image after processing. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) TP0002846584 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 446 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to easily operable keys. This lets you skip the process of selecting items from MENU, so you can recall the functions more quickly. You can also assign [Not set] to easily operable keys to prevent accidental operation.
  • Page 447 )] to a custom key using [ Custom Key], the camera will switch to the shooting mode and recall the assigned function when you press the key in the playback mode. Related Topic Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) TP0002884542 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 448 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Using Fn (Function) button (Function menu) The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of the screen when you press the Fn (Function) button in the shooting mode. You can access frequently used functions more quickly by registering them to the function menu.
  • Page 449 Move to the [Display/Auto Review] screen using the left/right side of the control wheel. Then, select [Grid Line] and press the center of the control wheel. (Grid Line) will be displayed in the former location of (Drive Mode) in the function menu. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) TP0002846561 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 450 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter The camera automatically focuses on the point you touch and shoots a still image. Set MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] to [On] in advance. Select MENU → (Camera Settings2) → [Func. of Touch Operation] → [Touch Shutter].
  • Page 451 Touch Operation TP0002878863 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 452 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus [Touch Focus] allows you to specify a position where you want to focus using touch operations. This function is available when [Focus Area] is set to a parameter other than [Flexible Spot], [Expand Flexible Spot], [Tracking: Flexible Spot] or [Tracking: Expand Flexible Spot].
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  • Page 454 When using the Smart Zoom, Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom When [Subject Detection] under [Face/Eye AF Set.] is set to [Animal] When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [ Proxy Recording] is set to [On] Related Topic Touch Operation TP0002885653 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 455 Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. (except when the shooting mode is set to (High Frame Rate).) Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie] or [ Intelligent Auto]. TP0002846558 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 456 Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down. On:Shutter Only: Only the shutter sound is produced. Off: Sounds are not produced. Note If [Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the camera will not beep when it focuses on a subject. TP0002878873 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 457 The dates are doubly printed if you set the product to print dates when printing the images using PCs or printers. The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image. Write Date] is not available for RAW images. TP0002846581 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 458 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone You can transfer still images, XAVC S movies, or high-frame-rate movies to a smartphone and view them. The application Imaging Edge Mobile must be installed on your smartphone.
  • Page 459 Imaging Edge Mobile Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies) Airplane Mode TP0002870041 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 460 While you transfer many images or long movies, we recommend that you supply power to the camera from a wall outlet (wall socket) using a commercially available AC adaptor. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Proxy Recording TP0002884286 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 461 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Send to Smartphone Func.: Cnct. during Power OFF   Sets whether or not to accept Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is turned off. When [Cnct. during Power OFF] is set to [On], you can browse images on the camera's memory card and transfer images from the camera to a smartphone by operating the smartphone.
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  • Page 463 If [Always Connected] is set to [On], the power consumption will be greater than when it is set to [Off]. Related Topic Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the QR Code Connecting the camera and a smartphone using the SSID and password Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone TP0002878818 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 464 While a still image is being played back on the camera, you cannot shoot with [PC Remote]. [RAW+J PC Save Img] can only be selected when [ File Format] is set to [RAW & JPEG]. Related Topic Introduction to computer software (PlayMemories Home/Imaging Edge) TP0002886247 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 465 When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. MENU → (Network) → [Airplane Mode] → desired setting. If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. TP0002846654 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 466 If you connect this product to a smartphone after resetting the connection information, you must make the settings for the smartphone again. Related Topic Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Ctrl w/ Smartphone TP0002846659 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 467 Sets whether to activate or not the Bluetooth function of the camera. Pairing: Displays the screen for pairing the camera and smartphone or Bluetooth remote commander. Disp Device Address: Displays the BD address of the camera. Related Topic Location Info. Link Set. Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl TP0002878837 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 468 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Location Info. Link Set. You can use the application Imaging Edge Mobile to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record the obtained location information when shooting images.
  • Page 469 Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in Imaging Edge Mobile. Execute [Reset Network Set.] of the camera. For more detailed instructions, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/iem/btg/ Note When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. Before performing pairing again, first delete the pairing information for the camera registered in the smartphone's Bluetooth settings and Imaging Edge Mobile.
  • Page 470 For details on Bluetooth versions compatible with your smartphone, check the product website for your smartphone. Related Topic Imaging Edge Mobile Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl TP0002878887 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 471 You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth remote commander (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commander, visit the Sony web site in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Select MENU →...
  • Page 472 While [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On], the camera will not switch to the power-saving mode. Change the setting to [Off] when you are done using the Bluetooth remote commander. Related Topic Bluetooth Settings TP0002886243 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 473 You can change the device name for Wi-Fi Direct, [PC Remote], or Bluetooth connections. MENU → (Network) → [Edit Device Name]. Select the input box, then input the device name→[OK]. Related Topic Operating the camera from a computer (PC Remote Function) How to use the keyboard TP0002846657 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 474 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. MENU → (Network) → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. TP0002878874 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 475 If you select a group in [Multiple Img.], all the images in the group will be protected. To select and protect particular images within the group, execute [Multiple Img.] while displaying the images within the group. Note The menu items that can be selected vary according to the [View Mode] setting and the selected content. TP0002846612 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 476 Even if you rotate a movie file, it will be played back horizontally on the monitor of the camera. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software. TP0002846611 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 477 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) You can delete multiple selected images. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting.
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  • Page 479 Custom Key] beforehand, and then press the custom key while playing back an image to which you want to assign a rating. The level of (Rating) changes each time you press the custom key. Note You can assign ratings to still images only. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) Rating Set(Custom Key) TP0002884539 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 480 (check) mark to the level of (rating) that you want to activate. You can select the checked number when setting [Rating] using the custom key. Related Topic Rating Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key) TP0002884540 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 481 The position or size of the date (inside or outside of the image) may differ depending on the printer. Note You cannot add the DPOF mark to the following files: RAW images The number of copies cannot be specified. Some printers do not support the date print function. TP0002846607 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 482 To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once, and then use the effect on another face. The [Beauty Effect] may not work properly for some images. TP0002856555 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 483 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback, reverse slow playback, displays the next frame, and displays the previous frame, and then stop the movie. Press (Photo Capture) to capture the chosen scene. The scene is saved as a still image. Related Topic Shooting movies Playing back movies TP0002878787 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 484 You can also enlarge an image by double-tapping the monitor. In addition, you can drag and move the magnified position on the monitor. Set [Touch Operation] to [On] beforehand. Note You cannot enlarge movies. Related Topic Touch Operation Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position TP0002870024 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 485 Previous Mag.: Displays an image with the previous magnification. The previous magnification is stored even after exiting the playback zoom mode. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Position TP0002878791 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 486 Focused Position: Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting. Center: Enlarges the image from the center of the screen. Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. TP0002878794 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 487 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Motion Interval ADJ You can adjust the interval of the tracking of the subject’s motion. MENU → (Playback) → [Motion Interval ADJ] → desired setting. Related Topic Motion Shot Video TP0002884284 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 488 (Playback) → [PB Speed for Interval]. You can continuously play back images shot with continuous shooting as well. Related Topic Interval Shoot Func. PB Speed for Interval Introduction to computer software (PlayMemories Home/Imaging Edge) TP0002885634 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 489 MENU → (Playback) → [PB Speed for Interval] → desired setting. Hint You can also change the playback speed by turning the control wheel during [Cont. PB for Interval]. Related Topic Cont. PB for Interval TP0002885635 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 490 During playback, you can display the next/previous image by pressing the right/left side of the control wheel. You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. TP0002846610 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 491 Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still images. AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. XAVC S HD View: Displays only XAVC S HD-format movies. XAVC S 4K View: Displays only XAVC S 4K-format movies. TP0002846608 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 492 While the bar is being selected, you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center. In addition, you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) TP0002846601 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 493 [Display as Group] is set to [On]. If you delete the group, all the images in the group will be deleted. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Interval Shoot Func. TP0002884285 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 494 Off: Images are always displayed horizontally. Note Movies shot vertically are played back horizontally on the screen or the finder of the camera during movie playback. Related Topic Rotating an image (Rotate) TP0002846609 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 495 Record Setting] is set to [120p]/[100p]. The monitor brightness is locked at [-2] when shooting a movie using the Wi-Fi functions. The monitor brightness is locked at [-2] when an overheating warning is displayed. TP0002870028 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 496 [Picture Profile]. [Gamma Disp. Assist] is not applied to movies when displayed on a TV or monitor connected to the camera. Related Topic Picture Profile TP0002878846 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 497 Adjusting the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel, then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. TP0002846618 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 498 Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button. MENU → (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off: Deactivates the Tile Menu display. TP0002846621 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 499 You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. MENU → (Setup) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "Delete" first: [Delete] is selected as the default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. TP0002846623 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 500 When the shooting mode is set to [Sweep Panorama] In cases which the power-saving function will not activate (As an exception, [Auto Monitor OFF] will activate when [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On].) During [ USB Streaming] TP0002885435 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 501 When powered via USB from a computer or other device While playing back slideshows While recording movies While connected to a computer or TV When [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [On] During [ USB Streaming] TP0002870031 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 502 The power does not turn off when the monitor is closed facing inward. Hint When you want to keep shooting images with the monitor closed facing inward, such as during interval shooting or movie recording, set [Power OFF w/ monitor] to [Not Power OFF]. TP0002928647 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 503 Note Even if [Auto Power OFF Temp.] is set to [High], depending on the conditions or the temperature of the camera, the recordable time for movies may not change. Related Topic Recordable movie times TP0002883356 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 504 If you want to record using another system, re-format the memory card or use another memory card. When you perform [NTSC/PAL Selector], and the setting is changed from the default one, a message "Running on NTSC." or "Running on PAL." will appear on the start-up screen. TP0002847077 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 505 (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → desired setting. Menu item details Activates the touch operation. Off: Deactivates the touch operation. Related Topic Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Shutter Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Focus Func. of Touch Operation: Touch Tracking TP0002878861 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 506 Does not show the demonstration. Note You can set this item only when the product is powered by a commercially available AC adaptor. When there is no protected AVCHD movies on the memory card, you cannot select [On]. TP0002846627 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 507 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A TC/UB Settings The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. MENU → (Setup) → [TC/UB Settings] → setting value you want to change. Menu item details TC/UB Disp.
  • Page 508 Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code. The time code advances in [Rec Run] mode regardless of the [TC Run] setting. TP0002878815 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 509 1080i: Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i). Note If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i], [1080p] or [2160p/1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. TP0002846628 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 510 24p/60p Output] → desired setting. Menu item details 60p: Movies are output as 60p. 24p: Movies are output as 24p. Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order. Related Topic Record Setting (movie) TP0002870032 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 511 Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera’s monitor. Note When the camera is connected to an HDMI device while [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], the setting switches to [Off]. TP0002846632 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 512 Time code is not output to other devices. Note When [ TC Output] is set to [On], the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device. In such cases, set [ TC Output] to [Off]. TP0002878814 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 513 TC Output] is set to [Off], you cannot use the [ REC Control] function. Even when (REC) is displayed, the external recorder/player may not work properly depending on the settings or status of the recorder/player. Check if the external recorder/player works properly before use. TP0002878789 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 514 If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, select MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Settings] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off]. TP0002846629 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 515 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A 4K Output Select (movie) You can set how to record movies and perform HDMI output when your camera is connected to 4K-compatible external recording/playback devices, etc. Set the shooting mode to [Movie] or [ Intelligent Auto].
  • Page 516 TP0002878783 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 517 Establishes an MTP connection between this product, a computer, and other USB devices. Note It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto]. TP0002846630 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 518 Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. MENU → (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. TP0002846631 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 519 Playing back images Available Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connections Available Charging a battery pack Unavailable Turning the camera on without a battery pack inserted Unavailable Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable. TP0002870033 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 520 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. MENU → (Setup) → [ Language] → desired language. TP0002847076 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 521 To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery, insert a charged battery pack, and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off. If the clock resets every time the battery is charged, the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out. Consult your service facility. TP0002846633 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 522 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product. MENU → (Setup) → [Area Setting] → desired area. TP0002846634 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 523 It may take a few minutes to complete formatting, depending on the memory card. You cannot format the memory card if the remaining battery charge is less than 1%. TP0002846635 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 524 MENU→ (Setup)→[Select REC Folder]→desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when [Folder Name] under [ File/Folder Settings] is set to [Date Form]. Related Topic File/Folder Settings (still image) TP0002846637 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 525 When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images, a new folder may be automatically created. Up to 4,000 images in total can be stored in one folder. When the folder capacity is exceeded, a new folder may be automatically created. TP0002846638 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 526 Only capital letters, numbers, and underscores can be used for [Set File Name]. Underscores cannot be used for the first character. The three characters specified using [Set File Name] are only applied to files recorded after the setting is made. TP0002886239 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 527 If you are using an SDHC memory card, [File Name Format] is locked to [Standard]. If there are unused numbers due to file deletion, etc., these numbers will be reused when the movie file number reaches “9999.” TP0002886240 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 528 (Setup) → [Recover Image DB] → [Enter]. Note If the battery pack is extremely depleted, image database files cannot be repaired. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. Images recorded on the memory card are not deleted by [Recover Image DB]. TP0002846640 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 529 Display Media Info. Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card. Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. TP0002846641 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 530 Displays the version of this product’s software. Check the version when updates for this product’s software are released, etc. MENU → (Setup) → [Version]. Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is (3 remaining battery bars) or more. Use a sufficiently charged battery pack. TP0002846642 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 531 Initializes all the settings to the default settings. Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting. Settings of [Picture Profile] will not be reset even when [Camera Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed. TP0002846644 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 532 You can add up to 30 items to (My Menu). Note You cannot add the following items to (My Menu). Any item under MENU → (Playback) Related Topic Sort Item Delete Item Using MENU items TP0002883351 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 533 (My Menu) → [Sort Item]. Select an item that you want to move using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Select a destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Related Topic Add Item TP0002883352 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 534 To delete all the items on a page, select MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete Page]. You can delete all the items added to (My Menu) by selecting MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete All]. Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item TP0002883353 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 535 Select a page that you want to delete using the left/right sides of the control wheel, and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items. Related Topic Add Item Delete All TP0002883354 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 536 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to (My Menu) in MENU. MENU → (My Menu) → [Delete All]. Select [OK]. Related Topic Add Item Delete Page TP0002883355 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 537 (My Menu) → [Display From My Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details My Menu appears first when you press the MENU button. Off: The most recently displayed menu appears when you press the MENU button. Related Topic Add Item TP0002886238 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 538 Sony can provide no guarantees in the event of failure to record, or loss of or damage to recorded images or audio data, due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. We recommend backing up important data.
  • Page 539 If you insert a memory card that does not contain an image database file into the product and turn on the power, the product automatically creates an image database file using some of the memory card’s capacity. The process may take a long time and you cannot operate the product until the process is completed.
  • Page 540 For lens-integrated cameras Always attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera. (Only for models supplied with a lens cap) For interchangeable-lens cameras Always attach the lens front cap or body cap when you are not using the camera. To prevent dust or debris from getting inside the camera, remove dust from the body cap before attaching it to the camera.
  • Page 541 Notes on connecting to the Internet Connect the camera to the network via a router, or connect to a LAN port with the same function. If you connect using a different method, security problems may occur. TP0002885648 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 542 If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the coating may be scratched. If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc. TP0002846689 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 543 The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
  • Page 544 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used.
  • Page 545 The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card. Notes on continuous movie recording High-quality movie recording and high-speed continuous shooting require large amounts of power. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the camera will turn off automatically because the surface of the camera is heated to a high temperature or the high temperature affects the quality of the images or the internal mechanism of the camera.
  • Page 546 Depending on the country/region, a converting plug adaptor may be needed to connect to a wall outlet (wall socket). Consult a travel agency, etc., and prepare one in advance. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. TP0002846693 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 547 As the AVCHD format uses compression coding technology, the picture may be unstable in scenes where the screen, angle of view, or brightness, etc. change drastically, but this is not a malfunction. TP0002846699 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 548 GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. TP0002846700 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 549 Total number of dots 921 600 dots [Recording format] File format JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.31, MPF Baseline) compliant, RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format) Movie (XAVC S format) MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 XAVC S ver.1.0 format compliant Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264...
  • Page 550 Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. [Recording media] Memory Stick, SD cards [Input/output terminals] Multi/Micro USB Terminal* Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Supports Micro USB compatible devices. HDMI HDMI type D micro jack (Microphone) terminal Ø3.5 mm Stereo mini jack...
  • Page 551 , 0.86 A Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 Rated voltage 3.6 V Recommended USB AC adaptor Input 100-240 V , 50/60 Hz Output , 1.5 A or more Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. TP0002928649 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 552 Sony Corporation. “Multi Interface Shoe” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 553 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. https://www.sony.net/ Related Topic Self-diagnosis display Setting Reset TP0002846702 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 554 A product malfunction has occurred. Initialize this product, then turn the power on again. E:94:□□ There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
  • Page 555 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter] and then format the memory card.
  • Page 556 There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it. If the message appears frequently, consult local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record and play back an AVCHD movie because the Image Database File is damaged.
  • Page 557 Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1A Recommended pages ZV-1A accessories compatibility information This website provides the accessories compatibility information. (Another window will open.) TP0002878882 5-065-605-11(2) Copyright 2024 Sony Corporation...