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...(ii) replace the product wiffla new or refurbished product. For specific instructions on how to any software products whether or not contained in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product or parts, any ... of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of the Sony product. This Limited Warranty is your responsibility to backup any enclosed software Limited Warranty. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY...
...(ii) replace the product wiffla new or refurbished product. For specific instructions on how to any software products whether or not contained in material or workmanship during service and Sony will , at its option, repair or replace with new or refurbished product or parts, any ... of incidental or consequential damages, or allow the exclusion or limitation of the Sony product. This Limited Warranty is your responsibility to backup any enclosed software Limited Warranty. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY...
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... the guide function of the camera 64 In-Camera Guide 64 Shooting Tip 64 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 66 Using the software 68 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 72 Others List of icons on the screen 74 Functions available for shooting mode 81 Selecting...
... the guide function of the camera 64 In-Camera Guide 64 Shooting Tip 64 Viewing images on a computer Using with your computer 66 Using the software 68 Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies ......... 72 Others List of icons on the screen 74 Functions available for shooting mode 81 Selecting...
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... is a 1080 60icompatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for a long time. Before allowing them to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera. This is not a malfunction. However, there may cause a fire. • There is a magnet on the LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder. When...
... is a 1080 60icompatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for a long time. Before allowing them to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with the camera. This is not a malfunction. However, there may cause a fire. • There is a magnet on the LCD monitor and electronic viewfinder. When...
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...camera rises. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may get warm. The pictures used in accordance with the AVCHD format. GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65 • Use GPS in this manual The photographs used as examples of 25ºC (77°F), and using this reason,...they are incompatible with regulations of your camera supports GPS function, check the model name of countries and regions where you use the "PMB" software on importing AVCHD View movies* to a computer When importing AVCHD View movies to a computer, for MP4 format recording. Notes on long-...
...camera rises. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may get warm. The pictures used in accordance with the AVCHD format. GPS-compatible: SLT-A65V GPS-incompatible: SLT-A65 • Use GPS in this manual The photographs used as examples of 25ºC (77°F), and using this reason,...they are incompatible with regulations of your camera supports GPS function, check the model name of countries and regions where you use the "PMB" software on importing AVCHD View movies* to a computer When importing AVCHD View movies to a computer, for MP4 format recording. Notes on long-...
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... supplied differ depending on the camera) • CD-ROM (1) - The number in the U.S.A. Application Software for α camera - α Handbook (This manual) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A65K/A65VK • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A65Y/A65VY • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55...
... supplied differ depending on the camera) • CD-ROM (1) - The number in the U.S.A. Application Software for α camera - α Handbook (This manual) • Instruction Manual (1) SLT-A65K/A65VK • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) SLT-A65Y/A65VY • DT18-55mm zoom lens (1)/Front lens cap (1)/Packaging lid (1) • DT55...
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... their defaults. (Reset Default/Rec mode reset/Custom reset) Functions list 63 Version (174) Language Mode Dial Guide Demo Mode Initialize (170) Displays the camera software version. Selects the language.
... their defaults. (Reset Default/Rec mode reset/Custom reset) Functions list 63 Version (174) Language Mode Dial Guide Demo Mode Initialize (170) Displays the camera software version. Selects the language.
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... playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Note • "PMB" is not compatible with your computer Following applications are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI...
... playing/editing the High Definition movies: 1 GB or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for creating discs. ** Starter (Edition) is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Note • "PMB" is not compatible with your computer Following applications are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI...
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... dots or more Notes • Operation is not assured in a multi-boot environment. • If you are using. • Connecting the camera using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Using with your computer Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) The following computer environment is recommended when using a USB interface that...
... dots or more Notes • Operation is not assured in a multi-boot environment. • If you are using. • Connecting the camera using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection. Using with your computer Recommended computer environment (Macintosh) The following computer environment is recommended when using a USB interface that...
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Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is not required. The following the instructions on the ... Help" Notes • If "PMB" has already been installed on the screen (page 175). • When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following software is connected to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows...
Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is not required. The following the instructions on the ... Help" Notes • If "PMB" has already been installed on the screen (page 175). • When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following software is connected to proceed with the installation. 2 Click [Install]. The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows...
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...and creative style, etc. • To save the image as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, you may be unable to start "PMB" or other software by using the "PMB Launcher." Follow the instructions on the screen to folder. Using "Image Data Converter" With "Image Data Converter" you can do the... displayed and edited on a computer. • You can start "PMB Launcher." Also, "PMB Launcher" is installed from the supplied CD-ROM. Using the software • If a version of "PMB" under 5.0.00 has been installed on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM...
...and creative style, etc. • To save the image as Administrator. 1 Turn on your computer, you may be unable to start "PMB" or other software by using the "PMB Launcher." Follow the instructions on the screen to folder. Using "Image Data Converter" With "Image Data Converter" you can do the... displayed and edited on a computer. • You can start "PMB Launcher." Also, "PMB Launcher" is installed from the supplied CD-ROM. Using the software • If a version of "PMB" under 5.0.00 has been installed on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM...
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This conversion can take a long time. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you must store your movies on the map (SLT-A65V only). • To print or save still images with the date. • To create Blu-ray discs, AVCHD format discs or DVD discs from AVCHD ... converted by "PMB" in order to Help. If you want to create a disc. Using the software To use "Image Data Converter," refer to create an AVCHD disc. "Image Data Converter" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using "PMB" With "PMB" you cannot create a disc with the original...
This conversion can take a long time. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you must store your movies on the map (SLT-A65V only). • To print or save still images with the date. • To create Blu-ray discs, AVCHD format discs or DVD discs from AVCHD ... converted by "PMB" in order to Help. If you want to create a disc. Using the software To use "Image Data Converter," refer to create an AVCHD disc. "Image Data Converter" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ Using "PMB" With "PMB" you cannot create a disc with the original...
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Using the software To use "PMB," refer to "PMB Help." "PMB" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ 71 Viewing images on the desktop. Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on a computer Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help].
Using the software To use "PMB," refer to "PMB Help." "PMB" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ 71 Viewing images on the desktop. Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on a computer Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help].
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... have been recorded with devices other than DVD discs. Creating a disc using a computer You can play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc on Software] from the "PMB" installation screen. 72 Selecting the method for creating a disc using "PMB," see "PMB Help." Player Blu-ray disc playback devices... (Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Disc type Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, computer that suits your disc player.
... have been recorded with devices other than DVD discs. Creating a disc using a computer You can play a high-definition image quality (HD) disc on Software] from the "PMB" installation screen. 72 Selecting the method for creating a disc using "PMB," see "PMB Help." Player Blu-ray disc playback devices... (Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Disc type Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, computer that suits your disc player.
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... values can create a Blu-ray disc, an AVCHD disc, or a DVDVideo disc using the supplied software "PMB." • 60i/50i movies are recorded at either 60 fields/second or at 25 frames/second, respectively. This Sony file format is suitable for viewing the movie on a highdefinition TV. Both 60i and 50i movies... desired AVCHD 60i/60p AVCHD 50i/50p Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format, and 60p/50p movies in an original Sony format.
... values can create a Blu-ray disc, an AVCHD disc, or a DVDVideo disc using the supplied software "PMB." • 60i/50i movies are recorded at either 60 fields/second or at 25 frames/second, respectively. This Sony file format is suitable for viewing the movie on a highdefinition TV. Both 60i and 50i movies... desired AVCHD 60i/60p AVCHD 50i/50p Records 60i/50i movies or 24p/25p movies in AVCHD format, and 60p/50p movies in an original Sony format.
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... the progressive scanning system, AAC audio, and the mp4 format. • You cannot create a disc from the movies recorded in this format using the supplied software "PMB." Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). Records high image quality moves of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Records standard...
... the progressive scanning system, AAC audio, and the mp4 format. • You cannot create a disc from the movies recorded in this format using the supplied software "PMB." Records standard image quality movies of 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). Records high image quality moves of 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). Records standard...
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... folder. The image is played back in the rotated position, even after you turn off the power. To return to a computer, "PMB" contained on the software. Displays only AVCHD View movies. 146 MENU button t 1 t [View Mode] t Select the desired setting Folder View(Still) Folder View(MP4) AVCHD View Displays still images...
... folder. The image is played back in the rotated position, even after you turn off the power. To return to a computer, "PMB" contained on the software. Displays only AVCHD View movies. 146 MENU button t 1 t [View Mode] t Select the desired setting Folder View(Still) Folder View(MP4) AVCHD View Displays still images...
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...information. If you can import images recorded with location information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with the GPS feature. Using the supplied software "PMB," you shoot images with the regulations of the place or situation. • For detailed notes on . Your camera cannot record the...] is recorded in the images or movies at that location. Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) If the camera has acquired location information using GPS assist data. See "PMB Help" for details. Wait until the camera can ...
...information. If you can import images recorded with location information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with the GPS feature. Using the supplied software "PMB," you shoot images with the regulations of the place or situation. • For detailed notes on . Your camera cannot record the...] is recorded in the images or movies at that location. Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) Setup of the camera GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) If the camera has acquired location information using GPS assist data. See "PMB Help" for details. Wait until the camera can ...
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... [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. • You must set time is required to connect to the computer with the supplied "PMB" software installed, the GPS assist data can record location information cannot be updated automatically. To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the... date of the assist data is about 30 days. • If [Date/Time Setup] is turned off. GPS Auto Time Cor. GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) GPS Assist Data The time for various reasons. If the camera connects to the Internet when updating data...
... [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. • You must set time is required to connect to the computer with the supplied "PMB" software installed, the GPS assist data can record location information cannot be updated automatically. To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the... date of the assist data is about 30 days. • If [Date/Time Setup] is turned off. GPS Auto Time Cor. GPS setting (SLT-A65V only) Setup of the camera (Advanced operations) GPS Assist Data The time for various reasons. If the camera connects to the Internet when updating data...
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... cannot set to Sweep Panorama or 3D Sweep Panorama. About RAW images You need the "Image Data Converter" software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in order to open a RAW image recorded on this software, a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format, such as JPEG or TIFF, and its...
... cannot set to Sweep Panorama or 3D Sweep Panorama. About RAW images You need the "Image Data Converter" software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) in order to open a RAW image recorded on this software, a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common format, such as JPEG or TIFF, and its...
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Also, you cannot create a disc with "PMB." To start the software, click on the AVCHD format disc. • It may take a long time to create a disc. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality (... conversion can take a long time. Computer (Advanced operations) Creating a movie disc You can create a disc from AVCHD View movies imported to a computer using the supplied software "PMB." 1 Select the AVCHD View movies you want to keep the original image quality, you want to write on the camera. • Movies recorded with...
Also, you cannot create a disc with "PMB." To start the software, click on the AVCHD format disc. • It may take a long time to create a disc. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality (... conversion can take a long time. Computer (Advanced operations) Creating a movie disc You can create a disc from AVCHD View movies imported to a computer using the supplied software "PMB." 1 Select the AVCHD View movies you want to keep the original image quality, you want to write on the camera. • Movies recorded with...