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... DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). DURATION OF...defect, these are your rights and obligations with the Product. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with respect to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Please refer to this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or...
... DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. ® Camcorder LIMITED WARRANTY (US Only) Sony Electronics Inc. ("Sony") warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). DURATION OF...defect, these are your rights and obligations with the Product. This Limited Warranty covers only the hardware components packaged with respect to the Sony authorized service facility specified. Please refer to this Limited Warranty, "refurbished" means a product or part that such data, software, or...
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Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Handbook Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-AS15/AS10 © 2012 Sony Corporation US 4-432-600-12(1)
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Handbook Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-AS15/AS10 © 2012 Sony Corporation US 4-432-600-12(1)
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Search for information by function. Marks and notations used in a listing of Settings items. Search for a function you want to know. 2US Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the corresponding page. Search for information by operation. Search for information in this handbook Click on a button on the right to jump to the correct operation of the camera. z Indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by . This is useful to view. Table of contents Table of contents Operation Search Operation Search Settings Search Index ...
Search for information by function. Marks and notations used in a listing of Settings items. Search for a function you want to know. 2US Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the corresponding page. Search for information by operation. Search for information in this handbook Click on a button on the right to jump to the correct operation of the camera. z Indicates information that is convenient when searching for information by . This is useful to view. Table of contents Table of contents Operation Search Operation Search Settings Search Index ...
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... camera is working correctly. • To play back images. • Using the camera in the correct way. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not guaranteed. Other languages are not actual images...
... camera is working correctly. • To play back images. • Using the camera in the correct way. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not guaranteed. Other languages are not actual images...
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Table of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. On wireless network function • Only the HDR-AS15 is equipped with the Wi-Fi function. • The wireless network function built into this camera has been confirmed to conform with WiFi ...resulting from intermittent outages. Also, movies recorded on other than this camera. For details, check your wireless LAN administrator and/or service provider. • Sony makes no guarantees and is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by ...
Table of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. On wireless network function • Only the HDR-AS15 is equipped with the Wi-Fi function. • The wireless network function built into this camera has been confirmed to conform with WiFi ...resulting from intermittent outages. Also, movies recorded on other than this camera. For details, check your wireless LAN administrator and/or service provider. • Sony makes no guarantees and is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by ...
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Waterproof Head Mount Kit & Waterproof Case Adhesive Mount & Waterproof Case Headband Mount 5US Continued r Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index How to enjoy the camera Enjoy more using the accessories Movies are recorded at a maximum of 1920×1080 30p full high definition.
Waterproof Head Mount Kit & Waterproof Case Adhesive Mount & Waterproof Case Headband Mount 5US Continued r Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index How to enjoy the camera Enjoy more using the accessories Movies are recorded at a maximum of 1920×1080 30p full high definition.
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Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Share your life Upload captured moments You can directly upload images and share them by using the wireless network function of this camera (page 39). Connect to TV Connect the camera to a TV with a micro HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 38). 6US
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Share your life Upload captured moments You can directly upload images and share them by using the wireless network function of this camera (page 39). Connect to TV Connect the camera to a TV with a micro HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 38). 6US
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... 12 Inserting the battery pack 13 Inserting a memory card 16 Recording Mode 18 SteadyShot 19 Field Angle 20 Interval Photo Recording 21 Smart Remote Control (HDR-AS15 only 22 Auto Power Off 23 Date & Time Setting 24 USB Power Supply 25 Resetting the Settings 26 Format 27 Using Accessories 28 Shooting Shooting...
... 12 Inserting the battery pack 13 Inserting a memory card 16 Recording Mode 18 SteadyShot 19 Field Angle 20 Interval Photo Recording 21 Smart Remote Control (HDR-AS15 only 22 Auto Power Off 23 Date & Time Setting 24 USB Power Supply 25 Resetting the Settings 26 Format 27 Using Accessories 28 Shooting Shooting...
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Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 only 39 Copying data to a smartphone (HDR-AS15 only 41 Computer Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer 42 Preparing a computer (Windows 43 Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software 45 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 46 Warning indicators and messages 50 Others Recordable time 51 Battery pack 53 Using the camera abroad 54 Precautions 55 Specifications 57 Index Index 60 Index 8US
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 only 39 Copying data to a smartphone (HDR-AS15 only 41 Computer Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer 42 Preparing a computer (Windows 43 Starting the "PlayMemories Home" software 45 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 46 Warning indicators and messages 50 Others Recordable time 51 Battery pack 53 Using the camera abroad 54 Precautions 55 Specifications 57 Index Index 60 Index 8US
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Table of contents Operation Search Operation Search Shooting movies and photos Shooting 37 Changing the movie file Recording Mode 18 size Deleting images Format 27 Changing the date, time and region Date & Time Setting 24 Initializing settings Resetting the Settings 26 Viewing on TVs Viewing images on a TV 38 Operating using a Smart Remote Control (HDR-AS15 only)····· 22 smartphone or tablet Uploading images to a Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 only 39 network service Settings Search Index 9US
Table of contents Operation Search Operation Search Shooting movies and photos Shooting 37 Changing the movie file Recording Mode 18 size Deleting images Format 27 Changing the date, time and region Date & Time Setting 24 Initializing settings Resetting the Settings 26 Viewing on TVs Viewing images on a TV 38 Operating using a Smart Remote Control (HDR-AS15 only)····· 22 smartphone or tablet Uploading images to a Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 only 39 network service Settings Search Index 9US
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.... How to change the menu. Note • The display panel displays only English. Items Recording Mode SteadyShot Field Angle Interval Photo Recording Smart Remote Control (HDR-AS15 only) Auto Power Off Date & Time Setting USB Power Supply Resetting the Settings Format Display VIDEO STEDY ANGLE LAPSE RMOTE A.OFF DATE USBPw RESET FORMT...
.... How to change the menu. Note • The display panel displays only English. Items Recording Mode SteadyShot Field Angle Interval Photo Recording Smart Remote Control (HDR-AS15 only) Auto Power Off Date & Time Setting USB Power Supply Resetting the Settings Format Display VIDEO STEDY ANGLE LAPSE RMOTE A.OFF DATE USBPw RESET FORMT...
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Slide in the opposite direction to release. *2 When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, audio cannot be recorded through the built-in the direction of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Identifying parts A REC/access lamp B REC START/STOP button ENTER (Menu execute) button C b HOLD switch*1 D Display panel E Speaker F PREV button G NEXT button H Microphones I Lens J Connector cover K m (Mic) jack*2 L Expansion connector*3 M CHG (Charge) lamp N HDMI OUT jack O (USB) jack P Battery pack/memory card cover Q Memory card insertion slot R Battery tray lever S ...
Slide in the opposite direction to release. *2 When an external microphone (sold separately) is connected, audio cannot be recorded through the built-in the direction of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Identifying parts A REC/access lamp B REC START/STOP button ENTER (Menu execute) button C b HOLD switch*1 D Display panel E Speaker F PREV button G NEXT button H Microphones I Lens J Connector cover K m (Mic) jack*2 L Expansion connector*3 M CHG (Charge) lamp N HDMI OUT jack O (USB) jack P Battery pack/memory card cover Q Memory card insertion slot R Battery tray lever S ...
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Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Checking the bundled items Make sure that you have following bundled items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of that item bundled. • Camera (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1) (1) • Battery tray, type X (only for NP-BX1) (1) Attached to the camera. • Battery tray, type G (only for NP-BG1/FG1) (1) • Waterproof Case (SPK-AS1) (1) • Adhesive Mount (VCT-AM1) Attachment Buckle (1) Flat Adhesive Mount (1) Curved Adhesive Mount (1) • Handbook (this ...
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Checking the bundled items Make sure that you have following bundled items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of that item bundled. • Camera (1) • Micro USB cable (1) • Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1) (1) • Battery tray, type X (only for NP-BX1) (1) Attached to the camera. • Battery tray, type G (only for NP-BG1/FG1) (1) • Waterproof Case (SPK-AS1) (1) • Adhesive Mount (VCT-AM1) Attachment Buckle (1) Flat Adhesive Mount (1) Curved Adhesive Mount (1) • Handbook (this ...
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Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Inserting the battery pack 1 Slide the Battery pack/memory card cover in the direction of v. 3 Close the cover. Pinch the tab and pull out. zTo set Auto Power Off function Select [A.OFF] from the camera, set the Auto Power Off function. Change the setting as necessary. Match the direction of the arrow, then open the cover. 2 Pull out the battery tray from the [SETUP] screen, then set the battery pack on the tray, then return it into the camera. For detail, see "Auto Power Off" (page 23). 13US Continued r The default ...
Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Inserting the battery pack 1 Slide the Battery pack/memory card cover in the direction of v. 3 Close the cover. Pinch the tab and pull out. zTo set Auto Power Off function Select [A.OFF] from the camera, set the Auto Power Off function. Change the setting as necessary. Match the direction of the arrow, then open the cover. 2 Pull out the battery tray from the [SETUP] screen, then set the battery pack on the tray, then return it into the camera. For detail, see "Auto Power Off" (page 23). 13US Continued r The default ...
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zHow long does it take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. * Rapid charging is not connected to maintain battery performance. To connect to charge the camera? Do not leave the camera connected to a computer. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Charging the battery pack 1 Turn off the power of 25°C (77°F). Notes • You can use the camera for a long time. • Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is turned on . 2 Connect the camera to charge a fully depleted battery ...
zHow long does it take longer under certain circumstances or conditions. * Rapid charging is not connected to maintain battery performance. To connect to charge the camera? Do not leave the camera connected to a computer. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Charging the battery pack 1 Turn off the power of 25°C (77°F). Notes • You can use the camera for a long time. • Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is turned on . 2 Connect the camera to charge a fully depleted battery ...
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Operation Search Settings Search Index 15US High Low • The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. Table of contents zChecking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the display panel.
Operation Search Settings Search Index 15US High Low • The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances. • It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears. Table of contents zChecking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the display panel.
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otherwise, the camera will not recognize it clicks. Class 4 or faster • Operation with this book "Memory Stick Micro" media microSD card Index 16US Continued r zWhat types of memory cards you can use with all memory cards is not assured. A B 3 Close the cover. Types of A. microSD card: Insert in the direction of memory cards "Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)" media microSD memory card microSDHC memory card SD Speed Class - Phrase in this camera? Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Inserting a memory card 1 Slide the Battery pack/memory card cover ...
otherwise, the camera will not recognize it clicks. Class 4 or faster • Operation with this book "Memory Stick Micro" media microSD card Index 16US Continued r zWhat types of memory cards you can use with all memory cards is not assured. A B 3 Close the cover. Types of A. microSD card: Insert in the direction of memory cards "Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)" media microSD memory card microSDHC memory card SD Speed Class - Phrase in this camera? Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Inserting a memory card 1 Slide the Battery pack/memory card cover ...
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For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the camera for the first time (page 27). Doing so may be careful to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping. • Guaranteed operating temperature of the camera is recommended that you format the memory card when you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or image data may cause a malfunction. • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory ...
For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the camera for the first time (page 27). Doing so may be careful to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping. • Guaranteed operating temperature of the camera is recommended that you format the memory card when you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or image data may cause a malfunction. • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be damaged. • Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory ...
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Notes • Continuous movie shooting time is displayed, press the ENTER button. In [SLOW] mode, it is approximately 3 hours. • If you select [SSLOW], SteadyShot will not be effective even if SteadyShot is set to [ON]. • Audio is not recorded during shooting in the following situation: - [SSLOW] (720 120P), [SLOW] (720 60P) is set. • When the recording mode is approximately 6.5 hours. Display Recorded image Resolution Imaging frame rate Playback frame rate Highest resolution 1920×1080 30p High resolution 1280×720 30p Slow motion image recorded at ...
Notes • Continuous movie shooting time is displayed, press the ENTER button. In [SLOW] mode, it is approximately 3 hours. • If you select [SSLOW], SteadyShot will not be effective even if SteadyShot is set to [ON]. • Audio is not recorded during shooting in the following situation: - [SSLOW] (720 120P), [SLOW] (720 60P) is set. • When the recording mode is approximately 6.5 hours. Display Recorded image Resolution Imaging frame rate Playback frame rate Highest resolution 1920×1080 30p High resolution 1280×720 30p Slow motion image recorded at ...
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Uses SteadyShot. Settings Search Index 19US Does not use SteadyShot. Notes • When SteadyShot is set to [ON], the field angle will be set to [120°]. • When the field angle is set to [170°], SteadyShot will be effective. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [STEDY] (SteadyShot), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to [SSLOW], SteadyShot will not be set to [OFF]. • When the recording mode is set to select the setting, then ...
Uses SteadyShot. Settings Search Index 19US Does not use SteadyShot. Notes • When SteadyShot is set to [ON], the field angle will be set to [120°]. • When the field angle is set to [170°], SteadyShot will be effective. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 Press the NEXT button to display [STEDY] (SteadyShot), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to [SSLOW], SteadyShot will not be set to [OFF]. • When the recording mode is set to select the setting, then ...
