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... sure to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. When the camera warms up ) data to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with an expert, such as floppy disk, credit cards near the LCD monitor. • Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location... procedure • This camera has two modes for shooting: the LCD monitor mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
... sure to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. When the camera warms up ) data to the operating instructions of the connected device or the software used with an expert, such as floppy disk, credit cards near the LCD monitor. • Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location... procedure • This camera has two modes for shooting: the LCD monitor mode using the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder mode using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use.
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...images 127 Protecting images (Protect 131 Deleting images (Delete 132 Viewing images on a TV screen 134 Changing your setup GPS setting (SLT-A55V only 138 Setting image size and image quality 141 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 145 Changing the noise ... with your computer 159 Using the software 161 Connecting the camera to the computer 165 Creating a movie disc 168 Printing images Specifying DPOF 172 Others Specifications 174 Troubleshooting 179 Warning messages 189 Precautions 192 AVCHD format 195 GPS (SLT-A55V only 196 3D-shootings 198 Index ...
...images 127 Protecting images (Protect 131 Deleting images (Delete 132 Viewing images on a TV screen 134 Changing your setup GPS setting (SLT-A55V only 138 Setting image size and image quality 141 Setting the method for recording on a memory card ..... 145 Changing the noise ... with your computer 159 Using the software 161 Connecting the camera to the computer 165 Creating a movie disc 168 Printing images Specifying DPOF 172 Others Specifications 174 Troubleshooting 179 Warning messages 189 Precautions 192 AVCHD format 195 GPS (SLT-A55V only 196 3D-shootings 198 Index ...
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Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
Preparing the camera Preparing the camera Checking the accessories supplied The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • BC-VW1 Battery charger (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the U.S.A. and Canada) • Eyecup (1) (Attached on the camera) • CD-ROM (Application Software for α camera) (1) • Instruction Manual (This manual) (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NPFW50 (1) • USB cable (1) • Shoulder strap (1) • Body cap (1) (Attached on the camera) 13
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... Eye-Fi card. Language (152) Selects the language. Help Guide Display Sets the display of the viewfinder. (153) GPS Settings (138) Sets the GPS functions. (SLT-A55V only) Power Save (151) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. Cleaning Mode (36) Starts the cleaning mode to on or off. Sets... for explaining (151) functions displayed during operation. CTRL FOR HDMI (136) Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync. Version (155) Displays the camera software version. Sets the USB connection method.
... Eye-Fi card. Language (152) Selects the language. Help Guide Display Sets the display of the viewfinder. (153) GPS Settings (138) Sets the GPS functions. (SLT-A55V only) Power Save (151) Sets the interval after which power save mode engages. Cleaning Mode (36) Starts the cleaning mode to on or off. Sets... for explaining (151) functions displayed during operation. CTRL FOR HDMI (136) Operates the camera from a TV that support "BRAVIA" Sync. Version (155) Displays the camera software version. Sets the USB connection method.
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... desired date Note • Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera. To return to a computer, "PMB" contained on the software. 123 Using the viewing function To select the date of the control button. When you rotate the image, the image is rotated counter-clockwise.
... desired date Note • Movies recorded with other devices may not be played back on this camera. To return to a computer, "PMB" contained on the software. 123 Using the viewing function To select the date of the control button. When you rotate the image, the image is rotated counter-clockwise.
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Using the supplied software "PMB," you will be instructed to do by using the built-in GPS feature, this information is recorded in an open area. MENU button t 1 t [GPS .... Use your camera in the images or movies at that location. You can import images recorded with the GPS feature. Changing your setup GPS setting (SLT-A55V only) If the camera has acquired location information using GPS assist data. Your camera cannot record the location information.
Using the supplied software "PMB," you will be instructed to do by using the built-in GPS feature, this information is recorded in an open area. MENU button t 1 t [GPS .... Use your camera in the images or movies at that location. You can import images recorded with the GPS feature. Changing your setup GPS setting (SLT-A55V only) If the camera has acquired location information using GPS assist data. Your camera cannot record the location information.
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... about 30 days. • If [Date/Time Setup] is not set, or set time is required to connect to the computer that the supplied "PMB" software has been installed, the GPS assist data can record location information cannot be closed for the GPS acquiring location information cannot be shortened. • The...
... about 30 days. • If [Date/Time Setup] is not set, or set time is required to connect to the computer that the supplied "PMB" software has been installed, the GPS assist data can record location information cannot be closed for the GPS acquiring location information cannot be shortened. • The...
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... 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 white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc., can be ...
... 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 white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc., can be ...
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... CD-ROM (supplied) to use of images shot with your computer Following applications are not supported. Viewing images on a computer Using with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Note • "PMB" is not supported. OS (pre-installed... *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are contained on a computer 159 Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
... CD-ROM (supplied) to use of images shot with your computer Following applications are not supported. Viewing images on a computer Using with your camera. • Sony Image Data Suite "Image Data Converter SR" "Image Data Lightbox SR" • "PMB" (Picture Motion Browser) Note • "PMB" is not supported. OS (pre-installed... *1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are contained on a computer 159 Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.
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... devices you connect two or more 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. Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more Notes • Operation is recommended. OS (pre-installed) "Image Data Converter SR...
... devices you connect two or more 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. Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more Notes • Operation is recommended. OS (pre-installed) "Image Data Converter SR...
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... following the instructions on the screen (page 165). • When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following software is lower than that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "PMB" are checked and follow the instructions on the desktop. The following the instructions on the... of the "PMB" on your computer. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. Viewing images on a computer Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on the CD-ROM (supplied), install "PMB" also from the CD-ROM (supplied). 161...
... following the instructions on the screen (page 165). • When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer following software is lower than that both "Sony Image Data Suite" and "PMB" are checked and follow the instructions on the desktop. The following the instructions on the... of the "PMB" on your computer. 3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. Viewing images on a computer Using the software Installing the software (Windows) Log on as Administrator. 1 Turn on the CD-ROM (supplied), install "PMB" also from the CD-ROM (supplied). 161...
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... some functions of the "PMB" on the CD-ROM (supplied), installation is not required. Follow the instructions on the screen to start "PMB" or other software by using the USB cable. • If a version of "PMB" under 5.0.00 has been installed on your computer, you may be unable to folder. •... those "PMB" when installing the "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM and you can either save it in the general file format. 162 Installing the software (Macintosh) Log on as RAW format or save the image as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into ...
... some functions of the "PMB" on the CD-ROM (supplied), installation is not required. Follow the instructions on the screen to start "PMB" or other software by using the USB cable. • If a version of "PMB" under 5.0.00 has been installed on your computer, you may be unable to folder. •... those "PMB" when installing the "PMB" from the supplied CD-ROM and you can either save it in the general file format. 162 Installing the software (Macintosh) Log on as RAW format or save the image as Administrator. 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into ...
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... to "PMB Help." environment is required when a Blu-ray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time. "PMB" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ 164 You can change the setting later. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. Select [Start]. Double-click the shortcut...; "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • The confirmation message of (PMB Help) on the desktop. This function informs you of news, such as software updates.
... to "PMB Help." environment is required when a Blu-ray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time. "PMB" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ 164 You can change the setting later. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. Select [Start]. Double-click the shortcut...; "PMB" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • The confirmation message of (PMB Help) on the desktop. This function informs you of news, such as software updates.
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...as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created. • You can be recorded on DVD media, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as...• For details, see page 170. Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software "PMB." 1 Select the AVCHD format movies you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. Characteristics...
...as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created. • You can be recorded on DVD media, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation®3. You cannot play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as...• For details, see page 170. Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software "PMB." 1 Select the AVCHD format movies you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs. Characteristics...
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... add contents to either type of "PMB," and install this plug-in according to a computer. See "PMB Help" for AVCHD." To start the software, click on the computer environment. Creating a Blu-ray disc You can play back AVCHD format discs using "Player for AVCHD]. Playing AVCHD format disc on...PMB] t [PMB Launcher] t [View] t [Player for AVCHD" that is installed together with AVCHD movies previously imported to the on-screen instructions. Click [BD Add-on Software] on a computer You can create a Blu-ray disc with "PMB." Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs.
... add contents to either type of "PMB," and install this plug-in according to a computer. See "PMB Help" for AVCHD." To start the software, click on the computer environment. Creating a Blu-ray disc You can play back AVCHD format discs using "Player for AVCHD]. Playing AVCHD format disc on...PMB] t [PMB Launcher] t [View] t [Player for AVCHD" that is installed together with AVCHD movies previously imported to the on-screen instructions. Click [BD Add-on Software] on a computer You can create a Blu-ray disc with "PMB." Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs.
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... Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software "PMB." 1 Select the AVCHD format movies you want to write on a disc. • It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD format movies...
... Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software "PMB." 1 Select the AVCHD format movies you want to write on a disc. • It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD format movies...
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... card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to the "PMB Help." • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. Delete unnecessary images (page 132). • An unusable memory card is wrong. Shoot using a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be played...
... card Cannot insert a memory card. • Insertion direction of your computer. • Connect the camera directly to the "PMB Help." • Consult the computer or software manufacturer. Delete unnecessary images (page 132). • An unusable memory card is wrong. Shoot using a memory card formatted by a computer, you may not be played...
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... is strange. • When you print images at a shop, images can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can be cut off both edges cut off . • Depending on the supplied CDROM. The color of the printer or the... software. • When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the ...
... is strange. • When you print images at a shop, images can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can be cut off both edges cut off . • Depending on the supplied CDROM. The color of the printer or the... software. • When you print the images recorded in Adobe RGB mode using sRGB printers that are not compatible with Adobe RGB (DCF2.0/Exif2.21), the ...
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...the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ 203 Use the following sections. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can download it is eligible for these software applications, we have access to inform you of source code. Read "license2.pdf" in the ...the "License" folder on the web. You will find licenses (in English) of "C Library", "Expat", "zlib", "dtoa", "pcre" and "libjpeg" software. SLT-A55/A55V/A33 IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC...
...the Adobe Systems web page: http://www.adobe.com/ 203 Use the following sections. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you can download it is eligible for these software applications, we have access to inform you of source code. Read "license2.pdf" in the ...the "License" folder on the web. You will find licenses (in English) of "C Library", "Expat", "zlib", "dtoa", "pcre" and "libjpeg" software. SLT-A55/A55V/A33 IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NONCOMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC...