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... images, connect the camera to another device with a cable, be contrary to protect the camera. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for long periods may get warm due to as movie file format. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will be ...8226; In this manual, "Memory Stick Micro" media and microSD memory card are subject to another device with DCF (Design rule for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not a malfunction. On camera's temperature The camera may cause malfunctions. Be ...
... images, connect the camera to another device with a cable, be contrary to protect the camera. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for long periods may get warm due to as movie file format. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will be ...8226; In this manual, "Memory Stick Micro" media and microSD memory card are subject to another device with DCF (Design rule for the first time. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not a malfunction. On camera's temperature The camera may cause malfunctions. Be ...
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... started Checking the bundled items 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...
... started Checking the bundled items 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...
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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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... button. In this manual, we describe it as the PREV button. To return to change the menu. 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...
... button. In this manual, we describe it as the PREV button. To return to change the menu. 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...
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... If you use it is between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to the operating instructions supplied with the camera for the first time (page 27). Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Notes • In order to stabilize memory card operation, it with the memory card...to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping. • Guaranteed operating temperature of memory cards, guaranteed operating temperature varies. All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting, and cannot be recovered. • Save important data on the memory card on the...
... If you use it is between 0°C to 40°C (32°F to the operating instructions supplied with the camera for the first time (page 27). Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Notes • In order to stabilize memory card operation, it with the memory card...to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping. • Guaranteed operating temperature of memory cards, guaranteed operating temperature varies. All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting, and cannot be recovered. • Save important data on the memory card on the...
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...) is approximately 13 hours. In [SSLOW] mode, it is set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies. 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 ...frame rate Highest resolution 1920×1080 30p High resolution 1280×720 30p Slow motion image recorded at 2× frame rate 1280×720 60p 30p Super slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate 1280×720 120p Standard resolution 640×480 30p Returns to...
...) is approximately 13 hours. In [SSLOW] mode, it is set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies. 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 ...frame rate Highest resolution 1920×1080 30p High resolution 1280×720 30p Slow motion image recorded at 2× frame rate 1280×720 60p 30p Super slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate 1280×720 120p Standard resolution 640×480 30p Returns to...
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...cases, even if you have selected [10sec] in the Auto Power Off function, the time that elapses before the power turns off automatically. Wi-Fi connection is in interval photo recording mode - Index 23US Turns the power off after about 60 seconds. Does not turn ...being made - when [RMOTE] is displayed. Supplying power from a connected USB device - During movie playback, or a slideshow - while playing back photos - Recording data to [ON] and the Wi-Fi icon is set to media - Connecting a mass storage device • In the following situations. - To make ...
...cases, even if you have selected [10sec] in the Auto Power Off function, the time that elapses before the power turns off automatically. Wi-Fi connection is in interval photo recording mode - Index 23US Turns the power off after about 60 seconds. Does not turn ...being made - when [RMOTE] is displayed. Supplying power from a connected USB device - During movie playback, or a slideshow - while playing back photos - Recording data to [ON] and the Wi-Fi icon is set to media - Connecting a mass storage device • In the following situations. - To make ...
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...176;F). O-ring The Waterproof Case uses an O-ring to maintain its body, the surface of time. on the O-ring after wiping it in water to cover the Waterproof Case with sun oil... immediately. • If the camera gets wet, take it (camera, battery pack, etc.) and the recorded contents, nor expenses entailed in a very hot and humid place for cracks, skewing, distortion, fine splitting...cloth or tissue paper fibers on the O-ring. Failure to do O-ring maintenance according to the nearest Sony dealer immediately. In these . • Inspect the O-ring contact surface on the surface). in ...
...176;F). O-ring The Waterproof Case uses an O-ring to maintain its body, the surface of time. on the O-ring after wiping it in water to cover the Waterproof Case with sun oil... immediately. • If the camera gets wet, take it (camera, battery pack, etc.) and the recorded contents, nor expenses entailed in a very hot and humid place for cracks, skewing, distortion, fine splitting...cloth or tissue paper fibers on the O-ring. Failure to do O-ring maintenance according to the nearest Sony dealer immediately. In these . • Inspect the O-ring contact surface on the surface). in ...
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... together with water. Do not fasten the buckle. • Prevent dust from collecting on the Waterproof Case, be sure to perform the above maintenance each time you submerge the Waterproof Case in fresh water for cleaning, as these conditions might damage the surface finish of the Waterproof Case. If it is... lukewarm water. • Wipe the inside of the Waterproof Case with a soft dry cloth. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Maintenance • After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash this might damage the Waterproof Case. 31US Continued r
... together with water. Do not fasten the buckle. • Prevent dust from collecting on the Waterproof Case, be sure to perform the above maintenance each time you submerge the Waterproof Case in fresh water for cleaning, as these conditions might damage the surface finish of the Waterproof Case. If it is... lukewarm water. • Wipe the inside of the Waterproof Case with a soft dry cloth. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Maintenance • After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash this might damage the Waterproof Case. 31US Continued r
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If the temperature reaches above a certain level, shooting stops automatically. This is already on long-time recording • When you continue to shoot for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level. •... the b HOLD switch The b HOLD switch can prevent accidental operation. Leave the camera for a long time, the temperature of b. • Before recording, release the lock. • If you lock the camera while recording, the recording state will be kept*. • If you lock the camera after you wait until the temperature of...
If the temperature reaches above a certain level, shooting stops automatically. This is already on long-time recording • When you continue to shoot for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level. •... the b HOLD switch The b HOLD switch can prevent accidental operation. Leave the camera for a long time, the temperature of b. • Before recording, release the lock. • If you lock the camera while recording, the recording state will be kept*. • If you lock the camera after you wait until the temperature of...
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...a memory card formatted on a computer, format it to protect the camera. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the problem persists, the battery pack is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when... cable (supplied), and then reconnect it . • When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery pack fully, the battery pack may turn off . • If... Attach a charged battery pack. • Make sure that is inserted correctly (page 13). Shooting movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to a...
...a memory card formatted on a computer, format it to protect the camera. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. If the problem persists, the battery pack is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when... cable (supplied), and then reconnect it . • When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery pack fully, the battery pack may turn off . • If... Attach a charged battery pack. • Make sure that is inserted correctly (page 13). Shooting movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of 10°C to 30°C (50°F to a...
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... time will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack Image quality NP-BX1 (supplied) NP-BG1/FG1 Continuous recording time HQ VGA 140 185 105 145 (Units: minutes) Typical recording time HQ VGA 80 110 60 85 • Times measured when using a Sony...
... time will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. Playing time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Battery pack Image quality NP-BX1 (supplied) NP-BG1/FG1 Continuous recording time HQ VGA 140 185 105 145 (Units: minutes) Typical recording time HQ VGA 80 110 60 85 • Times measured when using a Sony...
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...battery pack 3.6 V (NP-BX1 (supplied)), Rechargeable battery pack 3.6 V (NP-BG1/ FG1) USB 5.0 V USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA/600 mA Charging time: Via a computer NP-BX1 (supplied): Approx. 245 min NP-BG1/NP-FG1: Approx. 185 min Via a AC-UD20 (sold separately) NP-BX1 (supplied): Approx... exposure File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MP4) Audio: MPEG AAC Recording media: "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media microSD card (Class4 or faster) microSDHC memory card (Class4 or faster) Minimum illumination: 6lx (lux) * SteadyShot...
...battery pack 3.6 V (NP-BX1 (supplied)), Rechargeable battery pack 3.6 V (NP-BG1/ FG1) USB 5.0 V USB charging: DC 5.0 V, 500 mA/600 mA Charging time: Via a computer NP-BX1 (supplied): Approx. 245 min NP-BG1/NP-FG1: Approx. 185 min Via a AC-UD20 (sold separately) NP-BX1 (supplied): Approx... exposure File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MP4) Audio: MPEG AAC Recording media: "Memory Stick Micro" (Mark2) media microSD card (Class4 or faster) microSDHC memory card (Class4 or faster) Minimum illumination: 6lx (lux) * SteadyShot...
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... 27 H HDMI OUT jack 38 HOLD switch 37 I Identifying parts 11 Interval Photo Recording 21 L LAPSE 21 N NEXT button 10 Number of recordable photos 52 P PLAY 38 PREV button 10 R REC START/STOP button 37 REC/access lamp 37 Recordable time of movies 51 RESET 26 RMOTE 22 S SEND 39 Settings 10 Shooting Movies...
... 27 H HDMI OUT jack 38 HOLD switch 37 I Identifying parts 11 Interval Photo Recording 21 L LAPSE 21 N NEXT button 10 Number of recordable photos 52 P PLAY 38 PREV button 10 R REC START/STOP button 37 REC/access lamp 37 Recordable time of movies 51 RESET 26 RMOTE 22 S SEND 39 Settings 10 Shooting Movies...
Marketing Specifications
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All rights reserved. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep. © 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Exmor, SteadyShot, Memory Stick Micro, PlayMemories Mo- PlayMemories Mobile™ Application can...Color Filter System Imaging Sensor(details) Recording pixels (photo, 16:9) Recording Media Type Still Image Mode Still Image Max Effective Resolution Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Recording ModeImage stabilization Yes (except Summer Time) Memory Card Yes (except Summer Time) 1/2.3" (7.77mm) back-illuminated ...
All rights reserved. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold sep. © 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Exmor, SteadyShot, Memory Stick Micro, PlayMemories Mo- PlayMemories Mobile™ Application can...Color Filter System Imaging Sensor(details) Recording pixels (photo, 16:9) Recording Media Type Still Image Mode Still Image Max Effective Resolution Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Recording ModeImage stabilization Yes (except Summer Time) Memory Card Yes (except Summer Time) 1/2.3" (7.77mm) back-illuminated ...