Sony DEV-50 Handbook
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- Page 1 Click Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook DEV-30/50/50V 2013 Sony Corporation 4-464-705-12(1) ...
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Page 2: Read This First
Read this first Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause Using this product this product to malfunction. Take images of the Do not hold this product by the following parts. sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. Also, do not hold this product by the battery/ memory card cover or jack covers. -
Page 3: Notes On Optional Accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Quality ]) or [Highest Quality ] can be Genuine Sony accessories may not be available saved on external media devices or on Blu-ray in some countries/regions. discs (p. 37, 40). About this manual, illustrations and... -
Page 4: Viewing 3D Video Images
“Operating Guide” and the 3D video images. “Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook Sony recommends that all viewers take regular (PDF). ” The “Operating Guide” introduces breaks while watching 3D video images. The basic operations and the “Digital Recording length and frequency of necessary breaks will Binoculars Handbook (PDF)”... -
Page 5: About Dust & Rain Proof Performance Of This Product
We lead to water entering this product. If recommended that you contact your the sealing gasket becomes scratched, Sony dealer or local authorized Sony deformed or deteriorated, consult your service facility (charge applies) regarding Sony dealer or local authorized Sony repairs. - Page 6 The drains on the bottom of this product are designed to allow any water or sand entering via the clearance of the IPD ADJ dial or the viewfinder to escape from the bottom. Drains If sand caught in the parts of this product ...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this first..................2 Viewing 3D video images.. - Page 8 Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on a computer..............35 What you can do with “PlayMemories Home”...
- Page 9 Using this product abroad..............76 Watching the recorded movies on a TV..
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Page 10: Getting Started
Notes Power cord (Mains lead) (1) The “PlayMemories Home” software and “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be downloaded from the Sony website (p. 36). Only for DEV-50/50V Carrying case (1) HDMI cable (1) Finder cap (1) Large eyecup () -
Page 11: Attaching The Supplied Items
Then, fasten the neck strap, placing the end of the neck strap into the clasp. Attaching the finder cap (DEV-50/50V) When you do not intend to use this product, store this product with the finder cap attached. -
Page 12: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
Step 2: Charging the battery pack You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery Close the battery/memory card pack (V series). cover. Notes You cannot use any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than NP-FV70/FV100 with this product. To charge the battery, turn off this product by ... -
Page 13: Charging Time
Slide the battery release lever and When the battery is charged, remove the battery. disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of this product. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. -
Page 14: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Setting Up This Product
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting up this product Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC ... - Page 15 Adjust the width between the left Select [60i (NTSC)] or [50i (PAL)] and right viewfinder to fit your to suit the TV color system used eyes using the IPD ADJ dial. in your country/region, then select When the 60i/50i selection is made, this product restarts to update the system.
- Page 16 If you cannot see images correctly, this The scale indicated varies depending on the product may be damaged. Contact subject displayed on the screen. your Sony dealer or local authorized Subjects that indicate a higher scale: Sony service facility. Distant subjects in bright places such as ...
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Page 17: Changing The Language Setting
Step 4: Inserting a memory card Types of memory card you can use with this product “Memory Stick Described in this PRO Duo” media manual, “Memory (Mark2) Stick PRO Duo” Notes “Memory Stick media The date and time does not appear during ... - Page 18 Do not eject the memory card while the access lamp is lit. Doing so may cause movies and/or Open the battery/memory photos to not be saved on the memory card card cover (p. 12), and insert properly. the memory card with the To eject the memory card nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks.
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Page 19: Binoculars/Recording/Playback
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default setting. Press the POWER button. About zooming Magnifications available are as follows. Binoculars magnification (approx.) DEV-30 DEV-50/50V Movie 0.8 to 0.8 to recording (2D 15 25 mode) 0.8 ... - Page 20 To switch the viewfinder display between 2D and 3D Press FINDER 2D/3D to switch the viewfinder display between 2D and 3D. At the default setting, images in the viewfinder are displayed in 3D. Notes The recorded image does not change even if you ...
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Page 21: Recording
Recording In the default setting, images in the Press START/STOP to start viewfinder are displayed in 3D (p. 20), but movies are recorded in 2D. recording. Press the POWER button. This product is turned on. Recording movies Make sure that the (Movie) lamp is on. -
Page 22: Shooting Photos
The following states will be indicated if data is Notes still being written onto the memory card after You should not record a subject closer than the recording has finished. During this time, do recommended recording distance in 3D because not apply shock or vibration to this product, or an uncomfortable movie will be recorded. -
Page 23: Playback On This Product
Playback on this product You can play back images recorded with Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the this product. focus, then press it fully. Tips If you want to play back 3D images, set [2D/3D Mode Select] to [3D]. Press the POWER button. - Page 24 Some buttons may not be displayed depending Event title on the playback image. Total time of movies/Total number of photos in the event Notes Switch Image Type button (2D You may not be able to play back the images ...
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Page 25: Playing Images On A Tv
Playing images on a TV Connection methods, the image type List of connection (3D or 2D) and the image quality (high definition or standard definition) viewed Connecting to a 3D TV on the TV screen differ depending on Movies recorded in 3D are played back in what type of TV is connected, and the 3D. - Page 26 When you connect with HDMI cable It is recommended that you use an authorized cable with HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable. Use an HDMI micro connector on one end (for this product), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on the other end.
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Page 27: Using "Bravia" Sync
Using “BRAVIA” Sync You can operate this product with the remote commander of your TV by connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can operate the menu of this product by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV. -
Page 28: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and Notes photos This product may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording The available menu items differ between conditions. the movie mode ( ) and photo mode Selecting the recording mode Recording better images... -
Page 29: Recording Information On Your Location (Gps) (Dev-50V)
Recording modes and the media Recording information on Types of media that images can be saved your location (GPS) on will depend on the recording mode (DEV-50V) selected. For details on a save operation using the This product records information on external devices, see page 39. -
Page 30: Controlling The Image Settings Manually With The Manual Dial
When this product receives GPS signals that have been reflected off surrounding buildings. Press MANUAL to make this When the GPS signal is too weak. product adjust the depth of the To display recorded location information, 3D image. - Page 31 The camera data (p. 59) that appears on the Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the screen will differ, depending on the recording item to be assigned. settings of this product. The settings will be Press MANUAL. displayed with the following icons.
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Page 32: Editing On This Product
Editing on this product Deleting images Select the movies or photos to be You can free memory card space by deleting deleted, then select movies and photos from memory card. is displayed on the selected images. Notes You cannot restore images once they are ... -
Page 33: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)
To protect all movies/photos in an Protecting recorded movies and event at one time photos (Protect) In step 2, select [Set All In Event]. Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. (MENU) [Edit/ Select Copy] ... -
Page 34: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Select at the point where you want to capture a photo. The movie pauses. Returns to the beginning of the selected Select to adjust the movie capturing point with more precision. Select Notes You cannot restore movies once they are ... -
Page 35: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer
Create a movie disc Share images in “PlayMemories Online” “PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.net/pm Notes An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home. ” An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” and other online services. The services ... -
Page 36: Preparing A Computer (Windows)
Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core [Run]. 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when www.sony.net/pm processing FX, FH or 3D movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.) ... - Page 37 [Safely previously imported to a computer. remove USB Mass Storage Device]. To create a Blu-ray disc, the “BD Add-on Software” must be installed. http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/ BDUW/ Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs.
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Page 38: Starting The "Playmemories Home" Software
You can install the dedicated software for Double-click the “PlayMemories this product from the following URL. Home” icon on the computer For Windows: screen. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Notes The software that can be used with this ... -
Page 39: Saving Images With An External Device
See page 29. The devices on which the created disc can be played back Blu-ray Disc Blu-ray disc playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation DVD disc with high definition image quality AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation ... -
Page 40: Saving Images On An External Media Device
For details on available external media devices, Notes go to the Sony support website in your For this operation, USB Adaptor Cable VMC- country/region. UAM2 (sold separately) is required. Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall ... -
Page 41: Saving Desired Movies And Photos
You can make menu settings of the external media device such as deleting images. (MENU) [Edit/Copy] on Select the index screen. To disconnect the external media device USB Adaptor Cable Select while this product is in VMC-UAM2 (sold separately) the playback standby mode (index is displayed) of the external media device. -
Page 42: Playing Back Images In The External Media Device On This Product
Follow the instructions that Select the image you want to appear on the viewfinder screen view and play back the image to select the image selection (p. 23). methods and type of the image. You can also view images on a TV ... -
Page 43: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality Disc With A Recorder, Etc
Creating a standard definition image quality disc with a recorder, etc. Insert the recording media in the recording device. You can copy images played back on this If your recording device has an input product on a disc or video cassette, by selector, set it to the input mode. -
Page 44: Customizing This Product
Customizing this product Using menus This product has various menu items under Notes each of 6 menu categories. Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen. Shooting Mode To find a menu item quickly Camera/Mic The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have Image Quality/Size... -
Page 45: Menu Lists
Menu lists The available menu items differ between the movie mode ( ) and photo mode ( ). Shooting Mode Records movies. Movie Shoots photos. Photo Camera/Mic Manual Settings Adjusts the color balance to the recording White Balance environment. Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. Exposure Focuses manually. - Page 46 Sets the microphone reference level. Micref Level Shooting Assist Assigns functions to My Buttons. My Button Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the Grid Line subject is horizontal or vertical. Sets the duration that icons or indicators are Display Setting displayed in the viewfinder.
- Page 47 Select the output format of the right and left HDMI 3D Setting images when you connect this product to a 3D TV with the HDMI cable (supplied). Select the output image resolution when HDMI Resolution connecting this product to a TV with the HDMI cable (supplied).
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Page 48: Shooting Mode (Items For Selecting A Shooting Mode)
Shooting Mode Camera/Mic (Items for selecting a shooting (Items for customized mode) shooting) See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . Movie White Balance You can record movies. You can adjust the color balance to the Photo recording environment. - Page 49 Notes Focus Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white You can adjust the focus manually. You can fluorescent lamps. select this function also when you want to When you select [One Push], keep framing ...
- Page 50 IRIS AE Shift You can shoot images with the IRIS priority You can adjust the exposure based on mode. If you adjust the IRIS, you can the results of the automatic exposure sharpen the subject with its background measurement. blurred or sharpen the whole image. ...
- Page 51 Low Lux Auto 3D Lens Adjust You can record bright color images, even in Automatically corrects the vertical position dim light. of the right and left images to record 3D movies and display 3D movies in the Off viewfinder that can be viewed comfortably, The Low Lux function is not used.
- Page 52 (Sunrise&Sunset)* Self-Timer Reproduces the atmosphere Press PHOTO to start the count down. A of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. (Fireworks)* Off Takes spectacular shots of Cancels the self-timer. fireworks. On ( ) Starts the self-timer recording.
- Page 53 Digital Zoom SteadyShot You can change the maximum zoom level. You can compensate for camera shake. Note that the image quality decreases when Set [ SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when you use the digital zoom. using a tripod (sold separately), then the image becomes natural.
- Page 54 Face Detection Closer Voice You can set this product to detect a face This product detects a face of a person and automatically. records the voice clearly. It adjusts the focus/color/exposure automatically for the face of the subject. Records human voices clearly. Auto ...
- Page 55 Micref Level Grid Line (Microphone You can display the grid line and check that reference level) the subject is horizontal or vertical. The grid line is not recorded. You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Off Does not display the grid line. ...
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Page 56: Image Quality/Size (Items For Setting Up Image Quality Or Size)
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) 2D/3D Mode Select See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. You can switch the operating mode of this The default settings are marked with . product between 2D and 3D. ... -
Page 57: Edit/Copy (Items For Editing)
Edit/Copy (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. Image Size You can select a size for the photos you are Delete going to shot. See page 32. L (20.4M) Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio Protect (6,016 ×... -
Page 58: Setup (Other Setup Items)
Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. File Number The default settings are marked with . You can select the way to assign file number Media Info of photos. Series You can check the remaining recordable Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. - Page 59 Date/Time Coordinates (DEV-50V) Date Latitude Time Longitude Camera Data Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if Movie you connect this product to a TV. Depending on the memory card condition, bars ...
- Page 60 1080p Select this to view your movies and photos on Outputs movies with a 1080p signal. standard TV. The recorded movies and 1080i photos are played back as shown below. Outputs movies with a 1080i signal. Movies and photos Movies and photos 720p recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode...
- Page 61 As this product turns overlap or the horizontal line is extremely tilted, other functions off to search for satellites, stop using this product and contact your Sony obtaining GPS information can take dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
- Page 62 To close the triangulating information Language Setting screen You can select the language to be used on Select the screen. GPS Setting (DEV-50V) 60i/50i Sel You can select whether this product Select the settings depending on the TV receives or does not receive GPS signals color systems of the countries/regions (p.
- Page 63 Power Save Area Setting You can set this product to turn off You can adjust a time difference without automatically when you do not operate this stopping the clock. Select your local area product for more than about 5 minutes. when using this product in other time zones.
- Page 64 Auto Clock ADJ (Auto Auto Area ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) area adjustment) (DEV-50V) (DEV-50V) This product can maintain accurate This product can compensate for time time automatically by acquiring time differences automatically by acquiring information from the GPS system. location information from the GPS system. ...
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Page 65: Additional Information
including the clock setting, are reset. setting when you switch the photo recording mode to another mode. Self-Timer] Contact your Sony dealer or local [Tele Macro] [White Balance] authorized Sony service facility if the [IRIS] ... -
Page 66: Batteries/Power Sources
(p. 12). If the problem persists, [Shutter Speed] disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall [AE Shift] outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony [White Balance Shift] dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. [Low Lux] ... -
Page 67: Memory Card
Recording The image in the viewfinder is not clear. Adjust the diopter using the right and left Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 67). diopter adjustment knobs until the image appears clearly (p. 14). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not Adjust the width between the right and left ... -
Page 68: Playback
This product stops operating. Sound is not recorded correctly. If you keep applying vibration on this product, If you disconnect an external microphone, etc. recording may stop. during recording movies, sound may not be recorded correctly. There is a time difference between the Connect the microphone again in the same ... -
Page 69: Playing Back Images Stored On Memory Card On Other Devices
No sound or only a low volume sound is The top, bottom, right, and left edges heard during playback. of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. Turn up the volume (p. 24). When you record sound with [Micref Level] The screen of this product can display ... -
Page 70: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
have tried to fix a couple of times, contact computer. your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. In this case, when you This product is not recognized by the contact them, give them all the numbers of computer. - Page 71 (Warning indicator pertaining to (Warning indicator pertaining to the HDMI output stopped by overheating) external media device) Because the temperature of this product The image database file may be damaged. has reached a level where HDMI output Check the database file by selecting has stopped, no image is displayed on the (MENU) ...
- Page 72 This may occur when you keep applying shock Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was on this product. not completed in time. Movies recorded on other devices may not be played back. You have performed recording and erasing ...
- Page 73 This memory card may not be able to record or play movies. Use a memory card recommended for this product (p. 17). This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly. Use a memory card recommended for this ...
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Page 74: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Expected operating time with each battery pack (unit: minute) Battery pack Recording time NP-FV70 Approximate time available when you use a NP-FV100 fully charged battery pack. -
Page 75: Expected Recording Time Of Movies
Each number is measured when the Sony’s memory card is used. Notes The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and Notes the image processing system of Sony’s BIONZ The recordable time and the available ... -
Page 76: Using This Product Abroad
Using this product abroad Power supply The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio. Photo recording mode: You can use this product in any country/ 6,016 3,384 dots/16:9 region within the AC 100 V to 240 V 4,512 ... -
Page 77: Watching The Recorded Movies On A Tv
Setting to the local time Watching the recorded movies on You can easily set the clock to the local time a TV by setting a time difference when using this To watch recorded movies on a TV, record (MENU) product abroad. -
Page 78: Maintenance And Precautions
Maintenance and precautions World time difference About the AVCHD format Time-zone Area setting What is the AVCHD format? differences Lisbon/London The AVCHD format is a high definition +01:00 Berlin/Paris digital video camera format used to record a high definition signal using efficient +02:00 Helsinki/Cairo/Istanbul data compression coding technology. -
Page 79: About The Memory Card
Determining a location is called Error caused by the position of GPS satellites This product automatically triangulates your “triangulating. ” A GPS receiver can current location when this product receives determine the location’s latitude and radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The longitude by receiving signals from 3 or triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites more satellites. -
Page 80: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
It is recommended that you make a back-up of If you cannot use memory cards that have been important data on the hard disk of a computer. used with another device, format it with this Do not attach a label or the like on memory product (p. -
Page 81: About Handling Of This Product
operating conditions between this product and The mark that indicates low battery flashes an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately). even if there are still 20 minutes of battery The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the time remaining, depending on the operating power consumption according to the operating conditions or ambient temperature. -
Page 82: Moisture Condensation
(or by a Sony dealer before operating it any further. vice versa) or when you use this product in a Avoid rough handling, disassembling, ... -
Page 83: Rechargeable Battery
If storing this product in the carrying case after Corporation. getting it wet, wipe the body dry before storing it. “x.v.Color”/ “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony If the carrying case and the neck strap get wet, dry Corporation. - Page 84 Source code is provided on the web. Use REMUNERATION TO the following URL to download it. When (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE downloading the source code, select DEV-50 as WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) the model for this product. AND/OR http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/...
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Page 85: Quick Reference
Quick reference Screen indicators Right Center Indicator Meaning Left Right Frame rate (60p (50p)/ 60i (50i)) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/ LP) (28) Remaining battery 60min (expected recording and playing time) Photo size (57) 20.4 M Bottom Recording/playback/ editing media (17) Left An external media device Indicator... -
Page 86: Parts And Controls
Parts and controls Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Indicator Meaning IRIS (50) Intelligent Auto (28) Slide show button Data file name (23) 101-0005 Protected image (33) 3D Depth Adjustment (30) Automatic (31) Exposure is set manually. (31) Indicators and their positions are approximate ... - Page 87 Tripod receptacle Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the CHG (charge) lamp (12) tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold Camera recording lamp (62) separately: the length of the screw must be less The camera recording lamp lights up in red than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
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Page 88: Index
Index Symbols 1080i ..........60 Data Code ...17, 24, 30, 43, 58 Image Quality/Size .....56 1080p ..........60 Date & Time ........17 Image Size ........57 2D/3D Mode Select ....56 Date & Time Setting ....63 Indoor ..........48 3D Depth Adjustment..25, 30 Delete ...........32 “InfoLITHIUM”... - Page 89 Photos ..........22 Tele Macro ........52 Playback Function ......23 Thumbnail ......32, 33 Playing..........23 Triangulating .......29 Playing AVCHD disc....39 Tripod...........87 PlayMemories Home..10, 35, 36 Troubleshooting ......65 PlayMemories Home Help Turning the power on ....14 Guide ........10, 38 TV ..........25 Portrait .........52 TV Type ........59 Power on ........14 Power Save ........63...
- Page 90 Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.net/...
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