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... pack is . • For details on the battery packs, see page 53. It may occur. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Otherwise, the camera may get... may be displayed on the display panel and lens • Exposing the display panel or the lens to direct sunlight for the first time. • You can play back images, connect the camera to the provisions of the copyright laws. Warning on the battery pack •...
... pack is . • For details on the battery packs, see page 53. It may occur. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). Otherwise, the camera may get... may be displayed on the display panel and lens • Exposing the display panel or the lens to direct sunlight for the first time. • You can play back images, connect the camera to the provisions of the copyright laws. Warning on the battery pack •...
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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 to display the setting item, then press the ENTER 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 to display the setting item, then press the ENTER 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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...to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping. • Guaranteed operating temperature of memory cards, guaranteed operating temperature varies. All data recorded on other than the compliant size of memory card into the slot in the wrong direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or...cause a malfunction. • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful to the operating instructions supplied with the camera for the first time (page 27). Doing so may be recovered. • Save important data on the memory card on the memory card will be erased by ...
...to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping. • Guaranteed operating temperature of memory cards, guaranteed operating temperature varies. All data recorded on other than the compliant size of memory card into the slot in the wrong direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or...cause a malfunction. • When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful to the operating instructions supplied with the camera for the first time (page 27). Doing so may be recovered. • Save important data on the memory card on the memory card will be erased by ...
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... movie shooting time 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 2× frame rate 1280×720 60p 30p Super slow motion image recorded at 4×...situation: - [SSLOW] (720 120P), [SLOW] (720 60P) is set. • When the recording mode is set to [VGA], the angle of contents Operation Search Settings Search Recording Mode Setting display t You can set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies. If the...
... movie shooting time 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 2× frame rate 1280×720 60p 30p Super slow motion image recorded at 4×...situation: - [SSLOW] (720 120P), [SLOW] (720 60P) is set. • When the recording mode is set to [VGA], the angle of contents Operation Search Settings Search Recording Mode Setting display t You can set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies. If the...
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... and the Wi-Fi icon is set to a smartphone - Shooting movies, or shooting in the Auto Power Off function, the time that elapses before the power turns off after about 60 seconds. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Auto Power Off Setting display... t You can change the setting of the Auto Power Off function. Recording data to the [A.OFF] menu. Connecting a mass storage device • In the following situations. - Index 23US During movie playback, or...
... and the Wi-Fi icon is set to a smartphone - Shooting movies, or shooting in the Auto Power Off function, the time that elapses before the power turns off after about 60 seconds. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Auto Power Off Setting display... t You can change the setting of the Auto Power Off function. Recording data to the [A.OFF] menu. Connecting a mass storage device • In the following situations. - Index 23US During movie playback, or...
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... the O-ring for water leaks Before installing the camera, always close the Waterproof Case and immerse it off or recording may become discolored or damaged (such as cracks on the surface). Repair costs must be sure to wipe off ...• Carefully check that a malfunction of the Waterproof Case causes damage due to water leakage, Sony does not guarantee against damages to the nearest Sony dealer immediately. in water hotter than 0°C (32°F). O-ring serviceable life The serviceable life...• Lightly run your fingertip around the O-ring to check for a long period of time.
... the O-ring for water leaks Before installing the camera, always close the Waterproof Case and immerse it off or recording may become discolored or damaged (such as cracks on the surface). Repair costs must be sure to wipe off ...• Carefully check that a malfunction of the Waterproof Case causes damage due to water leakage, Sony does not guarantee against damages to the nearest Sony dealer immediately. in water hotter than 0°C (32°F). O-ring serviceable life The serviceable life...• Lightly run your fingertip around the O-ring to check for a long period of time.
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... Case in a cool, well-ventilated location. Do not use the Waterproof Case. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Maintenance • After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash this unit thoroughly in fresh water with the buckle fastened to perform the above maintenance each... time you submerge the Waterproof Case in fresh water for cleaning, as this might damage the Waterproof Case. 31US Continued r If it is left ...
... Case in a cool, well-ventilated location. Do not use the Waterproof Case. Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Maintenance • After recording in a location with a sea breeze, wash this unit thoroughly in fresh water with the buckle fastened to perform the above maintenance each... time you submerge the Waterproof Case in fresh water for cleaning, as this might damage the Waterproof Case. 31US Continued r If it is left ...
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...direction of b to start shooting. REC START/STOP button REC/access lamp b HOLD switch 2 Press the REC START/STOP button again to stop recording, the stopped state will be resumed when the camera is turned on , press the NEXT button to display [MOVIE], then press the REC ... release the lock, slide it in the direction of b. • Before recording, release the lock. • If you lock the camera while recording, the recording state will be kept*. * Release the lock to change the setting. 1 Turn on long-time recording • When you continue to display [MOVIE] or [INTVL], then press...
...direction of b to start shooting. REC START/STOP button REC/access lamp b HOLD switch 2 Press the REC START/STOP button again to stop recording, the stopped state will be resumed when the camera is turned on , press the NEXT button to display [MOVIE], then press the REC ... release the lock, slide it in the direction of b. • Before recording, release the lock. • If you lock the camera while recording, the recording state will be kept*. * Release the lock to change the setting. 1 Turn on long-time recording • When you continue to display [MOVIE] or [INTVL], then press...
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... the operating system that the battery pack is inserted correctly (page 13). Shooting movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the memory card. 47US Turn the camera on... in the Auto Power Off function, the power does not turn off automatically. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. •...improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it. • When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery pack fully, the battery pack may turn on the camera. ...
... the operating system that the battery pack is inserted correctly (page 13). Shooting movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the memory card. 47US Turn the camera on... in the Auto Power Off function, the power does not turn off automatically. Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. •...improved by repeatedly charging and discharging it. • When usable battery life becomes half the usual time, even after charging the battery pack fully, the battery pack may turn on the camera. ...
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... approximately 3 hours. 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 memory card. Playing time Approximate time available when you use the camera from when playing back. • When using the...
... approximately 3 hours. 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 memory card. Playing time Approximate time available when you use the camera from when playing back. • When using the...
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... 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...
... 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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...Sony, Exmor, SteadyShot, Memory Stick Micro, PlayMemories Mo- Requires an active 802.11 Wi-Fi network (802.11n recommended) 3. Camera Type Convenience Features On Screen Main Indicators Date&Time, Area Setting Date & Time, Summer Time, Area Set Media Format Quick Format (Initialize) Date&Time, Area Setting Date & Time, Summer Time...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...
...Sony, Exmor, SteadyShot, Memory Stick Micro, PlayMemories Mo- Requires an active 802.11 Wi-Fi network (802.11n recommended) 3. Camera Type Convenience Features On Screen Main Indicators Date&Time, Area Setting Date & Time, Summer Time, Area Set Media Format Quick Format (Initialize) Date&Time, Area Setting Date & Time, Summer Time...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...