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...] Checking the computer system [52] Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer [53] Disconnecting this product from the computer [54] About the dedicated software for this product [55] Creating a Blu-ray disc [56] Saving images on an external media device Notes on use of the USB external hard disk [57] Saving images on an USB external hard disk device [58] Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device [59] Playing back images in the USB external hard disk device...
...] Checking the computer system [52] Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer [53] Disconnecting this product from the computer [54] About the dedicated software for this product [55] Creating a Blu-ray disc [56] Saving images on an external media device Notes on use of the USB external hard disk [57] Saving images on an USB external hard disk device [58] Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device [59] Playing back images in the USB external hard disk device...
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... one camera with Multi Camera Control (Single Connection) [80] Connecting this product to more than one camera with Multi Camera Control (Multi Connection) [81] Editing images recorded with several cameras [82] Menu operations Using menu items Setting up menu items [83] How to use the keyboard [84] Shooting Mode Movie [85] Photo [86] Time-lapse Capture [87] Camera/Mic White Balance [88] Spot Meter/Fcs [89] Spot Meter [90] Spot Focus [91] Exposure [92] Focus [93] IRIS [94] Shutter Speed [95] AE Shift (HDR...
... one camera with Multi Camera Control (Single Connection) [80] Connecting this product to more than one camera with Multi Camera Control (Multi Connection) [81] Editing images recorded with several cameras [82] Menu operations Using menu items Setting up menu items [83] How to use the keyboard [84] Shooting Mode Movie [85] Photo [86] Time-lapse Capture [87] Camera/Mic White Balance [88] Spot Meter/Fcs [89] Spot Meter [90] Spot Focus [91] Exposure [92] Focus [93] IRIS [94] Shutter Speed [95] AE Shift (HDR...
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... played back or the memory card is not recognized. [229] The data file cannot be copied from internal memory (models with the internal memory). [230] Recording Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. [231] Photos cannot be recorded. [232] The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. [233] The imaging field looks different. [234] The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. [235] This product stops recording...
... played back or the memory card is not recognized. [229] The data file cannot be copied from internal memory (models with the internal memory). [230] Recording Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. [231] Photos cannot be recorded. [232] The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. [233] The imaging field looks different. [234] The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the recording media. [235] This product stops recording...
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...-compatible device: See the bottom of this product. 1080 50i-compatible device: See the bottom of recordable photos [2] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) HDR-CX450/CX455/CX485 1. PHOTO button 3. Parts and controls Menu items Expected recording time of movies Expected number of this product. Differences in microphone [3] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) (HDR- Lens (ZEISS lens) 5. Built-in functions Models with the internal memory: HDR-CX455/CX485/CX675/PJ675/CX680/PJ680 Models with the model...
...-compatible device: See the bottom of this product. 1080 50i-compatible device: See the bottom of recordable photos [2] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) HDR-CX450/CX455/CX485 1. PHOTO button 3. Parts and controls Menu items Expected recording time of movies Expected number of this product. Differences in microphone [3] How to Use Before use Parts and controls Parts and controls (front/top) (HDR- Lens (ZEISS lens) 5. Built-in functions Models with the internal memory: HDR-CX455/CX485/CX675/PJ675/CX680/PJ680 Models with the model...
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.../CX680/PJ680) 1. If you use a shoe adaptor (sold separately), you can also use accessories compatible with reverse polarity. 4. Built-in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. PHOTO button 3. N mark NFC: Near Field Communication 5. Lens (G lens) 6. To prevent failure, do not use Parts and controls Parts and controls (LCD monitor) (HDRCX450/CX455/CX485) Operations with other manufacture's accessories are not guaranteed. Power zoom lever 2.
.../CX680/PJ680) 1. If you use a shoe adaptor (sold separately), you can also use accessories compatible with reverse polarity. 4. Built-in your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. PHOTO button 3. N mark NFC: Near Field Communication 5. Lens (G lens) 6. To prevent failure, do not use Parts and controls Parts and controls (LCD monitor) (HDRCX450/CX455/CX485) Operations with other manufacture's accessories are not guaranteed. Power zoom lever 2.
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... pixel display. Check the subject on . 2. When you do not want to record an MP4 movie, set to [On] using the outer frame of [Grid Line] as by attaching a tripod, you record, covering the microphone on the LCD monitor, and then select the photo recording mode. 3. Open the LCD monitor of images when played back on the LCD monitor. If the lens cover does not fully open, only a black screen and sound...
... pixel display. Check the subject on . 2. When you do not want to record an MP4 movie, set to [On] using the outer frame of [Grid Line] as by attaching a tripod, you record, covering the microphone on the LCD monitor, and then select the photo recording mode. 3. Open the LCD monitor of images when played back on the LCD monitor. If the lens cover does not fully open, only a black screen and sound...
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... to use external media devices with a code function. After attaching the battery pack to this product, connect the AC Adaptor to Use Saving images Saving images on an external media device Notes on use an external media device formatted with a file system that this product cannot recognize, format it on the countries/regions. [56] How to Use Saving images Using the PlayMemories Home software Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with an AVCHD movie previously imported to the instruction manual...
... to use external media devices with a code function. After attaching the battery pack to this product, connect the AC Adaptor to Use Saving images Saving images on an external media device Notes on use an external media device formatted with a file system that this product cannot recognize, format it on the countries/regions. [56] How to Use Saving images Using the PlayMemories Home software Creating a Blu-ray disc You can create a Blu-ray disc with an AVCHD movie previously imported to the instruction manual...
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Images will be copied with an AV cable (sold separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the input mode. 2. Insert the recording medium in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.). If your display device such as TV is 4:3. [63] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function What you want to copy the date and time and the camera setting data information. Connect this product to recorders connected with...
Images will be copied with an AV cable (sold separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the input mode. 2. Insert the recording medium in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.). If your display device such as TV is 4:3. [63] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function What you want to copy the date and time and the camera setting data information. Connect this product to recorders connected with...
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... not support the WPS push button, refer to Computer]. Press the button on this product in advance (models with a cable. Only newly recorded images are required only the first time. 3. Transferring will be required on the computer. You must turn off automatically after saving images. Operations may turn on TV) You can be skipped from this product without connecting this product and TV with the internal memory). Importing movies...
... not support the WPS push button, refer to Computer]. Press the button on this product in advance (models with a cable. Only newly recorded images are required only the first time. 3. Transferring will be required on the computer. You must turn off automatically after saving images. Operations may turn on TV) You can be skipped from this product without connecting this product and TV with the internal memory). Importing movies...
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... the connected camera, (View Images) or [MODE] cannot be displayed. This function works via Wi-Fi. therefore there is as follows. By connecting via Wi-Fi, you can connect this product with another camera with Multi Camera Control (Single Connection) You can control another camera via a Wi-Fi network; Even if this product. 1. Turn on the LCD monitor of this product in (B) using the zoom lever of the camera you finish shooting...
... the connected camera, (View Images) or [MODE] cannot be displayed. This function works via Wi-Fi. therefore there is as follows. By connecting via Wi-Fi, you can connect this product with another camera with Multi Camera Control (Single Connection) You can control another camera via a Wi-Fi network; Even if this product. 1. Turn on the LCD monitor of this product in (B) using the zoom lever of the camera you finish shooting...
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... the Shutter Speed priority mode. you want to shoot, either to sharpen the subject with its background blurred (decrease the IRIS parameter). [95] How to [Manual] or when you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to Use IRIS Menu operations Camera/Mic You can shoot images with its background blurred or sharpen the whole image. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [IRIS] - Manual: Adjust the iris by adjusting the shutter speed. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Shutter Speed] - Changing...
... the Shutter Speed priority mode. you want to shoot, either to sharpen the subject with its background blurred (decrease the IRIS parameter). [95] How to [Manual] or when you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to Use IRIS Menu operations Camera/Mic You can shoot images with its background blurred or sharpen the whole image. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [IRIS] - Manual: Adjust the iris by adjusting the shutter speed. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Shutter Speed] - Changing...
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... audio recording level. Note [5.1ch Surround] is available when [ File Format] is connected with to raise the audio recording level and to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Microphone] - [Audio Rec Level] - When [Audio Rec Level] is always active regardless of the setting value of menu items Auto: The audio recording level is recommended that is set to [Manual], Blt-in Zoom Mic will be invalid, and you wear headphones to [ AVCHD]. The limiter is set to operate while checking the level...
... audio recording level. Note [5.1ch Surround] is available when [ File Format] is connected with to raise the audio recording level and to Use Menu operations Camera/Mic Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level. 1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Microphone] - [Audio Rec Level] - When [Audio Rec Level] is always active regardless of the setting value of menu items Auto: The audio recording level is recommended that is set to [Manual], Blt-in Zoom Mic will be invalid, and you wear headphones to [ AVCHD]. The limiter is set to operate while checking the level...
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......] is displayed. Note Connect this operation. Hint Perform [Empty] to recover recordable free space. 1. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Format] - Note Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0% even if you should save them before disposing of or transferring this product to another party to prevent leakage of important images, you perform [Format]. [151] How to Use Menu operations Setup Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to prevent data on this...
......] is displayed. Note Connect this operation. Hint Perform [Empty] to recover recordable free space. 1. - [Setup] - [ Media Settings] - [Format] - Note Since there is a management file area, the used space is not displayed as 0% even if you should save them before disposing of or transferring this product to another party to prevent leakage of important images, you perform [Format]. [151] How to Use Menu operations Setup Format Formatting deletes all the movies and photos to prevent data on this...
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...motion shot video. 1. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Motion Interval ADJ]. 2. Depending on the TV screen if you connect this product to a TV. adjust the volume using / . [157] How to Use Menu operations Setup Motion Interval ADJ Adjusts the residual image intervals of the residual image intervals with / . 3. SteadyShot off White Balance Shutter Speed F-stop Gain Brightness Exposure Flash (HDR-CX625/CX675/PJ675) Note The data code is displayed on the recording media condition may appear. [156] How to Use Menu operations Setup Volume You can adjust the volume of playback...
...motion shot video. 1. - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Motion Interval ADJ]. 2. Depending on the TV screen if you connect this product to a TV. adjust the volume using / . [157] How to Use Menu operations Setup Motion Interval ADJ Adjusts the residual image intervals of the residual image intervals with / . 3. SteadyShot off White Balance Shutter Speed F-stop Gain Brightness Exposure Flash (HDR-CX625/CX675/PJ675) Note The data code is displayed on the recording media condition may appear. [156] How to Use Menu operations Setup Volume You can adjust the volume of playback...
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... menu items On: Power is a USB transfer mode compatible with the recorded date, however, some information included in the image files cannot be displayed on the connected device. Descriptions of USB devices. MTP: This is supplied when connected using the USB Cable. If the "Device Stage*" window does not open when you changed this setting while the USB Cable was connected to a USB device, disconnect the USB Cable from this product to your computer, use USB power supply function when this product is used to manage devices (camcorder, camera...
... menu items On: Power is a USB transfer mode compatible with the recorded date, however, some information included in the image files cannot be displayed on the connected device. Descriptions of USB devices. MTP: This is supplied when connected using the USB Cable. If the "Device Stage*" window does not open when you changed this setting while the USB Cable was connected to a USB device, disconnect the USB Cable from this product to your computer, use USB power supply function when this product is used to manage devices (camcorder, camera...
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.... [191] How to Use Additional information Precautions About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) is lit or flashing) If you use . Do not use or keep the memory card in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for Camera File system" universal standard established by this product is reading or writing image files on the memory card (while the access lamp is not...
.... [191] How to Use Additional information Precautions About the memory card A memory card formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) is lit or flashing) If you use . Do not use or keep the memory card in the following cases (the data will not be compensated for Camera File system" universal standard established by this product is reading or writing image files on the memory card (while the access lamp is not...
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... need to be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that supports the signal format for effective use . Unauthorized recording of such materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over time and through repeated use . To store the battery pack, remove it from this product, recording media, etc. LCD monitor The LCD...
... need to be some tiny black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that supports the signal format for effective use . Unauthorized recording of such materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over time and through repeated use . To store the battery pack, remove it from this product, recording media, etc. LCD monitor The LCD...
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... down and sliding forward until it stops. When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) is connected to the operating instructions supplied with the accessory used for details. When an external microphone (sold separately) connected to a computer or accessory etc. The number value indicates the amount of a ZEISS lens. *MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while this product. It adopts...
... down and sliding forward until it stops. When you are recording movies with an external flash (sold separately) is connected to the operating instructions supplied with the accessory used for details. When an external microphone (sold separately) connected to a computer or accessory etc. The number value indicates the amount of a ZEISS lens. *MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The pre-installed rechargeable battery is always charged while this product. It adopts...
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... power source again after about 1 minute, and turn on . 3. Attach a charged battery pack to investigate the problem. For details, see "Playing MP4 Movies ( HD movie) (switching the movie format)." [207] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems If you do so, the data stored on other media (backup) before use. Check the items under "Troubleshooting," and inspect this product. During repair, we may need to initialize or change the movie format to view images recorded...
... power source again after about 1 minute, and turn on . 3. Attach a charged battery pack to investigate the problem. For details, see "Playing MP4 Movies ( HD movie) (switching the movie format)." [207] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems If you do so, the data stored on other media (backup) before use. Check the items under "Troubleshooting," and inspect this product. During repair, we may need to initialize or change the movie format to view images recorded...
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... trouble occurs when connecting to resolve the problem. [Setting] Live streaming information has not been set by "PlayMemories Home" is temporarily unavailable. Set the necessary settings for each error message to Live Streaming, the following messages appear. This message also displays if other media starts streaming on the network. There is an USTREAM channel error. Set the date and time again on a computer. Follow the instructions for Ustream using [Access...
... trouble occurs when connecting to resolve the problem. [Setting] Live streaming information has not been set by "PlayMemories Home" is temporarily unavailable. Set the necessary settings for each error message to Live Streaming, the following messages appear. This message also displays if other media starts streaming on the network. There is an USTREAM channel error. Set the date and time again on a computer. Follow the instructions for Ustream using [Access...