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Digital Recording Binoculars
Handbook
DEV-3/5/5K
2011 Sony Corporation
4-410-129-12(1)
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Images on the screen look horizontally
divided when a subject is lighted with a flash.
The phenomena can be reduced by using a
slower shutter speed.
Use this product in accordance with local
regulations.
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor
Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor after turning off this product.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from this product,
holding both this product and the DC plug.
with this product.
Note on the binoculars/battery pack
temperature
When the temperature of this product or
battery pack becomes extremely high or
extremely low, you may not be able to record or
play back on this product, due to the protection
features of this product being activated in such
situations. In this case, an indicator appears on
the screen (p. 78).
Notes on playing back
You may not be able to play back normally
images recorded on this product with other
devices. Also, you may not be able to play back
images recorded on other devices with this
product.
DVD media recorded with high
definition image quality
When this product is connected to a
computer or accessories
DVD media recorded with high definition
image quality can be played back with devices
that are compatible with the AVCHD standard.
You cannot play discs recorded with high
definition image quality with DVD players/
recorders as they are not compatible with the
AVCHD format. If you insert a disc recorded
with the AVCHD format (high definition image
quality) into a DVD player/recorder, you may
not be able to eject the disc.
Do not try to format the memory card of this
product using a computer. If you do so, this
product may not operate correctly.
When connecting this product to another
device with communication cables, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct way.
Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal
will damage the terminal and may result in a
malfunction of this product.
If you cannot record/play back images,
perform [Format]
If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the memory card. Images cannot be saved or
recorded. In such a case, save your images on
some type of external media first, and then
Save all your recorded image data
To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically. To save images on your computer,
devices, see page 43.
The type of discs or media on which the images
perform [Format] by selecting
(MENU)
can be saved depend on the [
selected when the images were recorded.
Movies recorded with [60p Quality ] ([50p
Quality ]) or [Highest Quality ] can be
REC Mode]
[Setup] [
[Format]
(
Media Settings)]
.
Notes on optional accessories
saved on external media devices or on Blu-ray
discs (p. 45).
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.
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About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
Notes on use
Be careful of your surroundings when using
this product. Especially, do not use this product
while walking. Doing so may cause accidents
or injury.
Do not do any of the following. Otherwise,
the memory card may be damaged, recorded
images may be impossible to play back or may
be lost, or other malfunctions could occur.
ejecting the memory card when the access
removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from this product, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to this product when the
The example images used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a digital
still camera, and therefore may appear different
from images and screen indicators that actually
appear on this product. And, the illustrations
of this product and its screen indication are
exaggerated or simplified for understandability.
In this manual, the DVD disc recorded with
high definition image quality is called AVCHD
recording disc.
Design and specifications of this product and
accessories are subject to change without notice.
Viewing 3D video images
When using the neck strap, do not carry this
product on your back. Doing so may cause
injury. And do not allow this product to knock
against another object.
Some people may experience discomfort (such
as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching
3D video images.
Sony recommends that all viewers take regular
breaks while watching 3D video images. The
length and frequency of necessary breaks will
vary from person to person. You must decide
what works best.
If you experience any discomfort, you should
stop watching the 3D video images until the
discomfort ends; consult a doctor if you believe
necessary.
You should also review the instruction manual
of any other device or media used with this
product.
About manuals for this product
Two manuals have been prepared for this
product, the “Operating Guide” and the
“Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook
(PDF).” The “Operating Guide” introduces
basic operations and the “Digital Recording
Binoculars Handbook (PDF)” explains
details of functions.
The vision of young children (especially those
under six years old) is still under development.
Consult your doctor (such as a pediatrician or
eye doctor) before allowing young children to
watch 3D video images.
Adults should supervise young children to
ensure they follow the recommendations listed
above.
Operating Guide
This manual introduces the basic
operations of this product, such as
recording and playback.
Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook
(PDF)
This manual explains various operations,
such as how to use the setting menu and
how to save images on other devices.
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How to read Digital Recording
Binoculars Handbook (PDF)
Install the “Digital Recording Binoculars
Handbook” on your computer from the
supplied CD-ROM.
For a Windows computer
When the installation screen appears, click
[Handbook] the desired language and
the model name [Install], and follow the
on-screen instructions to install the Handbook.
The short-cut icon is created on the computer
screen.
For a Mac
Open the [Handbook] - [GB] folder on the
CD-ROM, then copy [Handbook.pdf] to your
computer.
You need Adobe Reader to read the “Digital
Recording Binoculars Handbook.” If it is not
installed on your computer, you can download
it from the Adobe Systems web page.
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Table of contents
Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Viewing 3D video images........................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Notes on use.. . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
About manuals for this product................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Step 1: Checking the supplied items...................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Attaching the supplied items..................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Step 2: Charging the battery pack......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Charging the battery pack installed into this product....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting up this product.......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the language setting................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 4: Inserting a memory card........................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using this product as binoculars............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Recording.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Recording movies................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Shooting photos.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playback on this product.. .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing images on a TV.. . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
List of connection.................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using “BRAVIA”Sync.................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Useful functions for recording movies and photos..................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto)... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Selecting the recording mode..................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Making good use of this product.......................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Deleting images.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Dividing a movie.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer).................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Importing movies and photos to a computer........................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Creating a disc with one touch (Disc Burn).............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Saving images on a disc.. ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Selecting a method for saving images with an external device..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Saving images on an external media device............................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Saving desired movies and photos............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
DVDirect Express.. . . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Creating a standard definition image quality disc with a recorder, etc... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using menus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Operating menus.................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Menu lists.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode)............ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting)....................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Edit/Copy (Items for editing)............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Setup (Other setup items)............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Troubleshooting.. . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators............................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Expected operating time with each battery pack.............. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Expected recording time of movies.............................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Expected number of recordable photos......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using this product abroad.................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Watching the recorded movies on a TV......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
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Maintenance and precautions............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
About the AVCHD format........................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
About GPS (DEV-5/5K).............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
About the memory card............................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
About the “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack.......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
About x.v.Color.. . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
About handling of this product.................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Screen indicators.. . . . . . . . . . ................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Parts and controls.. . . . . . . . . .................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Index.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
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Getting started
Step 1: Checking the supplied items
When opening the box for the first time, make sure that all of the supplied items listed below
are included. The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.
Items
DEV-3
DEV-5
DEV-5K
Digital Recording Binoculars (1)
Carrying case (1)
Neck strap (1)
Lens cover (1)
Finder cap (1)
Large eyecup (2)
AC Adaptor/Battery charger (AC-VQV10) (1)
Connecting cord (DK-225) (1)
AC Adaptor (AC-L200) (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
Rechargeable battery pack (1)
A/V connecting cable (1)
NP-FV70
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
Component A/V cable (1)
USB cable (1)
USB Adaptor Cable (1)
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Items
DEV-3
DEV-5
DEV-5K
CD-ROM Video Camera Application
Software (1)
“PMB” (software, including “PMB Help”)
Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook (PDF)
“Operating Guide” (1)
You can use this product with the lens cover
attached.
Attaching the supplied items
Attaching the neck strap
To avoid dropping this product, attach the
neck strap to the binoculars following the
steps below.
Insert one end of the neck strap into the
strap mount on the binoculars. Then, fasten
the neck strap, placing the end of the neck
strap into the clasp.
Attaching the large eyecup (DEV-5/5K)
If you cannot see the picture in the
viewfinder clearly under bright light, use
the large eyecup.
Align the large eyecup with the eyecup
groove in the viewfinder.
Attaching the lens cover (DEV-5/5K)
When you do not intend to use this
product, store this product with the lens
cover attached.
Attaching the finder cap (DEV-5/5K)
When you do not intend to use this
product, store this product with the finder
cap attached.
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Step 2: Charging the
battery pack
You can attach the finder cap to the neck
strap as illustrated when it is not being
used.
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack (V series).
Notes
You cannot use any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than NP-FV70/FV100 to this
product.
Charging the battery pack installed
into this product
Set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) by pressing the green
button.
Turn the battery cover lock to
OPEN and open the battery
cover.
Align the battery with the groove
in the battery compartment (),
and slide the battery until it clicks
().
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DEV-5K:
Connect the power cord and the
connecting cord (DK-225) to the
AC Adaptor/Charger.
Set the mode switch on the AC Adaptor/
Charger to VCR/CAMERA.
CHG (charge) lamp
Align the battery with the groove.
Close the battery cover and turn
the battery cover lock to LOCK.
DC IN jack
DC plug
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
DEV-3/5:
Power cord (mains
lead)
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to this
product and the wall outlet (wall
socket).
CHG (charge) lamp
Mode
switch
DC OUT jack
Connecting cord (DK-225)
DC IN jack
DC plug
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge)
lamp turns off when the battery pack is
fully charged.
To the wall outlet (wall
socket)
Power cord (mains
lead)
When the battery is charged,
disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack of this product.
AC Adaptor
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If you continue to charge the battery
after normal charging is complete until
the battery mark shows “FULL,” the
battery pack can be used slightly longer
than when in the normal charged state.
Charging the battery pack using
the AC Adaptor/Charger (DEV-5K)
The AC Adaptor/Charger can charge the
battery pack faster than charging it with
this product.
Power cord (mains
lead)
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Charging with this product
Battery pack
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
Charging time
195
390
CHARGE lamp
Mode switch
Charging with AC Adaptor/Charger
(supplied with DEV-5K)
Charging
time
Charging
Battery pack
time
Set the mode switch on the AC
Adaptor/Charger to CHARGE.
(NORMAL)
(FULL)
130
185
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
70
125
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor/Charger.
The charging times shown in the table above
are measured when charging this product
at a temperature of 25 C (77 °F). It is
recommended that you charge the battery in
a temperature range of 10 C to 30 C (50 °F
to 86 °F).
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to a wall outlet (wall socket).
Tips
When this product is on, you can check the
approximate amount of remaining battery
power (expected recording and playing time)
with the remaining battery indicator at the
upper right on the screen.
Attach the battery pack to the AC
Adaptor/Charger by sliding it in
the direction of the arrow.
The CHARGE lamp lights up and
charging starts.
When charging is complete, the battery
mark is displayed ( ).
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The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging
under the following conditions:
The battery pack is not installed correctly.
The battery pack is damaged.
The temperature of the battery pack is low.
Remove the battery pack from this product
and put it in a warm place.
The temperature of the battery pack is high.
Remove the battery pack from this product
and put it in a cool place.
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a
power source
Make the same connections as “Step 2:
if the battery pack is installed, the battery
pack is not discharged.
To remove the battery pack
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
Slide the battery release lever and
remove the battery.
Notes on the AC Adaptor
Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using this product.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
Battery release lever
Charging the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor
(supplied with DEV-3/5) or the AC Adaptor/
Charger (supplied with DEV-5K) within the
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range.
Notes
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer.
Notes on the battery pack
When you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor, turn this product
off and make sure that the
(Movie)/
are turned off.
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Step 3: Turning the
power on, and setting
up this product
4
Adjust the width between the left
and right viewfinder to fit your
eyes using the IPD ADJ dial.
Notes
Do not turn the power on with the USB cable
connected.
Do not connect the USB cable until the
following procedure is completed.
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2
Set the POWER switch to ON by
pressing the green button.
This product is turned on.
Adjust the width so that left and right
images overlap.
Make sure that the image in the viewfinder
does not look like it has a double image.
If this product is used by more than one
person, adjust the width each time the user
changes.
5
6
Push the IPD ADJ dial back into
this product.
Adjust the diopter until you
can see a clear image with each
eye by turning the diopter
adjustment dial.
Set the language, area, summer
time, date & time format, and
date & time using the ////
Enter button, then confirm each
setting.
Enter button
If this product is used by more than one
person, adjust the diopter each time the
user changes.
Adjust the diopter for each eye separately.
3
Pull out the IPD ADJ dial.
When each setting have been
completed, select [Next] and press
Enter.
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To set the date and time again, select
Image in the left
viewfinder
Image in the right
viewfinder
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
Clock Settings)] [Date & Time
Setting] [Date & Time]. When [Date
& Time] is not on the screen, press /
until the item appears.
7
Select [60i (NTSC)] or [50i (PAL)]
to suit the TV color system used
in your country/region, then
press Enter.
Image viewed by both eyes
If the horizontal line and the vertical
lines do not overlap, adjust the position
of the image in the right viewfinder
When the 60i/50i selection is made,
this product restarts to update the
system.
by selecting
/
until the lines
.
system in your country/region.
overlap, then select
If you see the image below, the device
works correctly.
If you see the image below, stop using this
product.
8
9
Confirm the warning about
continuous use and the warning
about viewfinder adjustment,
then select [Next].
The horizontal line and the vertical lines do not
overlap.
Adjust the relative vertical
position of the right and left
viewfinder.
Make sure that the horizontal line
overlaps the vertical lines.
The horizontal line is extremely tilted.
If you cannot see images correctly, this
product may be damaged. Contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized
Sony service facility.
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Type of subjects that should be
displayed on the screen for [Auto 3D
Lens Adjust]
The scale indicated varies depending on the
subject displayed on the screen.
10Select [Run].
Subjects that indicate a higher scale:
Bright subjects, such as objects outdoors in
daylight
Subjects with various colors and shapes
If you select [Run Later], the recording
mode screen appears. When you turn on
this product next time, the [Auto 3D Lens
Adjust] screen will appear.
11Adjust the 3D lens.
Subjects that indicate a lower scale and
Aim this product at a subject to display
it on the screen.
result in adjustment failure:
Dark subjects, such as objects viewed at night
Subjects within 2 m (6 ft. 6 3/4 in.) away from
this product
Be sure that the subject produces a scale
higher than the mark.
Plain, non-colorful subjects
Subjects that repeat the same pattern, such as
rows of windows on buildings
Moving subjects
Scale
12Select
.
Notes
Do not change the subject until the
adjustment is completed.
You may see primary colors, red, blue, or green,
shimmering in the viewfinder when you move
your line of sight. This is not a malfunction.
The shimmering colors will not be recorded on
the memory card.
The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the memory card, and can be displayed
during playback. To display the date and time,
Notes
If this product failed [Auto 3D Lens Adjust],
select [Run Again].
select
Playback Settings)] [Data Code]
[Date/Time]
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
.
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Step 4: Inserting a
memory card
To turn off the power
Types of memory card you can use with
this product
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
The (Movie) lamp flashes for a few
seconds and this product is turned off.
“Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media
(Mark2)
SD memory card*
SDHC memory
card*
SDXC memory
card*
Changing the language setting
“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”
media
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Select
(MENU) [Setup]
General Settings)] [Language
[
(
Setting] a desired language
.
Described in this
Described in this
manual, “Memory manual, SD card
Stick PRO Duo”
media
* SD Speed Class 4 or faster is required.
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, half the size
of “Memory Stick”, or standard size SD cards
can be used for this product.
Do not attach a label or the like on memory
card or memory card adaptor. Doing so may
cause a malfunction.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to 32 GB
and SD cards of up to 64 GB have been verified
to operate with this product.
Notes
A MultiMediaCard cannot be used with this
product.
Movies recorded on SDXC memory cards
cannot be imported to or played back on
computers or AV devices not supporting the
exFAT* file system by connecting this product
to these devices with the USB cable. Confirm
in advance that the connecting equipment is
supporting the exFAT system. If you connect
an equipment not supporting the exFAT system
and the format screen appears, do not perform
the format. All the data recorded will be lost.
* The exFAT is a file system that is used for
SDXC memory cards.
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2
Open the cover, and insert the
memory card with the nothched
edge in the direction as
illustrated until it clicks.
Close the cover after inserting the memory
card.
Access lamp
Note the direction of notched corner.
The [Preparing image database file.
Please wait.] screen appears if you
insert a new memory card. Wait until
the screen disappears.
Close the cover.
Notes
If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.
It may be possible that there is not enough free
space.] is displayed, format the memory card
(p. 65).
Confirm the direction of the memory card.
If you forcibly insert the memory card in the
wrong direction, the memory card, memory
card slot, or image data may be damaged.
Do not open the cover during recording.
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be
careful so that the memory card does not pop
out and drop.
To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the
memory card in once.
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Binoculars/Recording/Playback
Using this product as
binoculars
Tips
[ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default
setting.
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Set the POWER switch to ON by
pressing the green button.
About zooming
Magnifications available are as follows.
This product is turned on.
Binoculars magnification (approx.)
DEV-3
DEV-5/5K
Movie
0.8 to
10
0.8 to
20 *2
recording (2D
mode)*1
0.8 to
10 *3
Movie
Some settings screen may appear
depending on the status of this product
when it is turned on. Use this product
after completing any necessory
adjustments.
0.5 to
0.5 to
recording (3D
5.4
5.4
mode)*1
Photo recording
0.5 to
0.5 to
10 (16:9) 20 *4
0.3 to
(16:9)
7.5 (4:3) 0.3 to
15 *4
(4:3)
2
3
Make sure that the diopter, the
width, and the relative vertical
position of the right and left
viewfinder fit you (p. 15).
Zoom ratio (approx.)
DEV-3
DEV-5/5K
Movie
12
24 *2
12 *3
recording (2D
mode)
Hold this product with both
hands and aim it at the subject.
Movie
recording (3D
mode)
10
10
44 *4
Photo
recording
22
1
*
[
SteadyShot] is set to something other than
[Active]
2
*
[Digital Zoom] is set to [On] (The image
quality decreases when you use the large
magnification)
[Digital Zoom] is set to [Off]
The image quality decreases when you use the
large magnification
3
4
*
*
You can magnify images with the power
zoom lever.
This product adjusts the focus
automatically with the auto-focus function
(default setting).
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Tips
To switch the viewfinder display
between 2D and 3D
Press FINDER 2D/3D to switch the
The binoculars magnification indicates how big
the subject looks with the binoculars compared
with your naked eye.
The zoom ratio indicates the ratio of the focal
lengths between the minimum and maximum
value.
viewfinder display between 2D and 3D.
Tips
In the 3D display mode for the viewfinder, this
product displays the image from the left lens in
the left viewfinder, and the image from the right
lens in the right viewfinder. In the 2D display
mode, this product displays the image from the
left lens in both the left and right viewfinder.
Wider range of view
(Wide angle)
Close view
(Telephoto)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
Notes
Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
To adjust the focus manually
Select
[
(MENU) [Camera/Mic]
Manual Settings)] [Focus]
(
using the ////Enter buttons.
Select
(nearby subject)/
(distant subject) and press Enter several
times to adjust the focus.
Tips
To adjust the focus automatically, select [Auto].
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Recording
In the default setting, images in the
movies are recorded in 2D.
Press START/STOP to start
recording.
Set the POWER switch to ON by
pressing the green button.
This product is turned on.
Recording movies
[STBY] [REC]
Press MODE to turn on the
(Movie) lamp.
MODE button
The recording lamp lights in red
during recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
To display items on the screen again
Press the ////Enter buttons or any
other button. You can change the settings
using the [Display Setting] menu (p. 62).
Notes
The maximum continuous recordable time of a
movie is as follows.
2D: about 13 hours
3D: about 6 hours 30 minutes
When a movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie
file is created automatically.
It will take several seconds until you can start
recording after you turn on this product. You
cannot operate this product during this time.
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The following states will be indicated if data is
still being written onto the memory card after
recording has finished. During this time, do
not apply shock or vibration to this product, or
remove the battery or AC Adaptor.
The media icon in the upper right of the
screen is flashing
Notes
When you record 3D movies, the binocular
magnification can be set to up to about 5 times.
If you want to monitor* or record a subject
using a larger image, set [2D/3D Mode Select]
to [2D].
* In this manual, ”monitor” means that the user
watches or views a subject without recording.
Tips
Data code during recording
You can check the recordable time, estimated
remaining capacity, etc., by selecting
(MENU) [Setup] [
Settings)] [Media Info].
The recording date, time, condition and
coordinates (DEV-5/5K) are recorded
automatically on the memory card. They
are not displayed during recording.
(
Media
However, you can check them as [Data
Code] during playback. To display them,
To switch the 2D and 3D recording
mode
You can select a recording mode of either
2D or 3D.
select
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
Playback Settings)] [Data Code]
a desired setting
.
To switch 2D and 3D, select
(MENU)
[Image Quality/Size] [2D/3D Mode
Select].
Shooting photos
Press MODE to turn on the
(Photo) lamp.
Tips
When you change the [2D/3D Mode Select]
setting, movies played back on this product and
movies output from the HDMI OUT jack are
changed between 2D and 3D automatically.
The screen display switches for photo
recording mode.
MODE button
Optimum distance from the subject
and zooming level
The distance at which you can obtain
good 3D movies varies depending on the
zooming level.
Distance from the subject
Zoom
about 80 cm to 6 m (3 ft. to
20 ft.)
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
about 2.5 m to 10 m (8 ft. to
32 ft.)
about 7.5 m to 20 m (25 ft. to
65 ft.)
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Playback on this
product
You can play back images recorded with
this product.
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the
focus, then press it fully.
Tips
If you want to play back 3D images, set [2D/3D
Mode Select] to [3D].
1
2
Set the POWER switch to ON by
pressing the green button.
Flashes Lights up
This product is turned on.
Press
(View Images).
When
disappears, the photo is recorded.
The Event Index screen appears after
some seconds.
Note
You cannot shoot photos in 3D. Select
(MENU) [Image Quality/Size] [2D/3D
Mode Select] [2D].
3
Select an image you want to view
using ///, then press Enter.
Playback starts.
Tips
photos.
To change the image size, Select
[Image Quality/Size] [
(MENU)
Image Size]
a desired setting
You cannot record photos while
displayed.
.
is
To the MENU screen
previous image/
previous event/
next image
next event
Change to the movie/photo
recording mode
Event title
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Notes
Total time of movies/Total number
of photos in the event
Switch Image Type button (2D
You may not be able to play back the images
with other devices than this product.
only) (
MOVIE/PHOTO*)
Movie
MOVIE,
PHOTO,
Tips
When playback from the selected image reaches
the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX
screen.
Select
movies slowly.
As you repeat pressing Enter after selecting
during playback, movies are
played as fast as about 5 times about 10
times about 30 times about 60 times.
The recording date, time, and shooting
conditions are recorded automatically during
recording. This information is not displayed
during recording, but you can display it during
Photo
/
during pause to play back
* If you start playback from the
MOVIE/PHOTO] screen, movies
and photos are played back in the mixed
order by shooting date and time.
This product organizes images into a
group that is called an event, based on the
date and time, and information on how
often you record images.
[
/
playback by selecting
[Setup] [
[Data Code] a desired setting
(MENU)
Playback Settings)]
(
Operations available on the playback
display
.
To play a Slideshow, select [
PHOTO] from
the Switch Image Type button on the Event
Index screen. To repeat Slideshow, select
[Slideshow Set].
Pause/Play
Stop
Previous/Next image
Fast-reverse/Fast-
forward
Play slide show
Volume
Delete
Context
Some buttons may not be displayed depending
on the playback image.
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Playing images on a TV
Connection methods, the image type
(3D or 2D) and the image quality (high
definition or standard definition) viewed
on the TV screen differ depending on
what type of TV is connected, and the
connectors used.
List of connection
Connecting to a 3D TV
Movies recorded in 3D are played back in
3D. Make sure that [2D/3D Mode Select] is
set to [3D].
Output connectors on this product
A/V Remote Connector
HDMI Cable (sold
separately)
HDMI OUT jack
Component A/V Cable
(supplied with DEV-5K)
(Green) Y
(Blue)PB/CB
(Red)PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
Notes
When the TV is connected with a component
A/V cable, 3D movies are displayed in 2D.
1
2
3
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
Adjusting the depth of 3D movies
when this product is connected to a 3D
TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately)
You can adjust the depth of image while
playing back 3D movies.
Only operating buttons are displayed in the
viewfinder. Adjust the depth while checking
the images displayed on the TV screen.
Connect this product to a TV.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 14).
Select
[3D Depth Adjustment] on
Play a movie or a photo on this
product (p. 24).
the 3D movie playback screen.
The movie stops, and a warning about
[3D Depth Adjustment] appears.
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Select [Next] to display the screen used
to adjust the vertical direction.
Connecting to a non-high-definition
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
Select
direction [Next].
/
to adjust the vertical
Movies are played back in standard
definition image quality.
Component A/V Cable
(supplied with DEV-5K)
The screen used to adjust horizontal
direction appears.
(Green) Y
(Blue)PB/CB
(Red)PR/CR
Select
/
to adjust the
horizontal direction
.
(White)
(Red)
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
(Yellow)
(White)
(Red)
Connecting to a high definition TV
The movies are played back in high
definition image quality.
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (sold separately)
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow)
HDMI Cable (sold
separately)
When you connect with component
A/V cable
If you connect only component video plugs,
audio signals are not output. Connect the white
and red plugs to output audio signals.
Select the [Component] setting for the
component input jack you are using.
Component A/V Cable
(supplied with DEV-5K)
(Green) Y
(Blue)PB/CB
(Red)PR/CR
Select
Connection)] [Component] a
desired setting to make the setting.
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
(White)
(Red)
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When you connect with HDMI cable
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor
(EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (sold separately) to
view playback pictures.
Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for
this product), and a plug suitable for connecting
your TV on the other end.
Copyright-protected images are not output
from the HDMI OUT jack of this product.
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no
sound or image) with this connection.
Do not connect this product HDMI OUT jack
to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as
malfunction may result.
TV/VCR
Tips
If you connect this product to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
the order of priority of the TV input jacks is as
follows:
HDMI component S VIDEO video
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
To set the aspect ratio according to the
connected TV (16:9/4:3)
Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to
your TV (p. 66).
When you connect with A/V
connecting cable with S-Video
Using “BRAVIA”Sync
When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel)
is connected, audio signals are not output. To
output audio signals, connect the white and red
plugs to the audio input jack of your TV.
This connection produces higher resolution
images compared with the A/V connecting
cable.
You can operate this product with the
remote commander of your TV by
connecting this product to a “BRAVIA”
Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or
later with the HDMI cable.
You can operate the menu of this product
by pressing the SYNC MENU button of
the remote commander of your TV. You
can display this product screens such as
Event Index, play selected movies or display
selected photos by pressing up/down/
left/right/enter buttons of the remote
commander of your TV.
When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting
cable to the video input jack and connect the
white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug
to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Connect this product to the LINE IN input on
the VCR using the A/V connecting cable. Set
the input selector on the VCR to LINE (VIDEO
1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
Notes
There may be some operations you cannot do
with the remote commander.
To set this product, select
[Setup] [ Connection)] [CTRL
FOR HDMI] [On] (the default setting)
(MENU)
Notes
(
When the A/V connecting cable is used to
output movies, movies are output with standard
definition image quality.
.
Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the
instruction manual of the TV for details.
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The operation of “BRAVIA” Sync differs
according to each model of BRAVIA. Refer to
the instruction manual of your TV for details.
Tips
If you turn off the TV, this product is turned off
simultaneously.
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Advanced operations
Useful functions for
recording movies and
photos
Scene detection
(Backlight),
(Night scene), (Spotlight), (Low
light), (Macro)
This product selects the most effective
setting automatically, depending on the
scene.
(Landscape),
The available menu items differ between
the movie mode ( ) and photo mode
(
).
Recording better images
automatically (Intelligent
Auto)
Camera-shake detection
(Walk), (Tripod)
This product detects whether camera-shake
occurs or not, and makes the optimum
compensation.
When you turn this product toward the
subject, this product sets the optimum
combination of the 3 detection modes: Face
detection, Scene detection and Camera-
shake detection ([Off] is the default
setting). When this product detects the
subject, the icons that correspond to the
detected condition are displayed.
Notes
This product may not detect the expected
scene or subject, depending on the recording
conditions.
Selecting the recording
mode
Select
at the right bottom on
You can switch the recording mode to select
the recording screen of movies or
photos.
the movie quality ([Standard
] is the
default setting). The recording time of the
memory card is changed depending on the
recording mode.
You cannot change the recording mode
while recording 3D movies.
Select [On]
.
Select
(MENU) [Image
Quality/Size] [ REC Mode].
Face detection
(Portrait), (Baby)
This product detects faces, and adjusts the
focus, color, and exposure.
Select the desired recording
mode.
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The recording modes available will
PS mode: 1920 1080/50p
FX or FH mode: 1920 1080/50i
HQ or LP mode: 1440 1080/50i
You can select the following recording mode.
[3D] (HD 28M (3D))
depend on the selected [
Rate] (p. 63).
Frame
*
appears on a medium icon if a movie
recorded with the selected recording
mode cannot be saved on that medium.
[60p Quality
HD 28M (PS))
[Highest Quality
[High Quality
] ([50p Quality
]) (AVC
] (AVC HD 24M (FX))
] (AVC HD 17M (FH))
Select
.
[Standard
] (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) (the
default setting)
[Long Time
“M,” such as in “24M,” means “Mbps.”
] (AVC HD 5M (LP))
Recording modes and the media
Types of media that images can be saved
on will depend on the recording mode
selected.
For details on a save operation using the
external devices, see page 43.
Recording information on
your location (GPS) (DEV-
5/5K)
This product records information on
the location when movies or photos are
recorded (the default setting).
Recording mode
FH/
Types of media
3D PS* FX HQ/
LP
GPS triangulating status
External media
(USB storage
devices)
Searching for the
satellites
Blu-ray discs
AVCHD recording
discs
—
—
—
Number of dots
changes
* [PS] can be set only when [
Frame Rate] is
set to [60p] ([50p]).
Tips
This product can record images with the
following recording format. The recording
format varies depending on the setting of
[60i/50i Sel].
Unable to
Triangulating
triangulate
When [60i/50i Sel] is set to [60i (NTSC)]
3D mode: 1920 1080/60i
PS mode: 1920 1080/60p
FX or FH mode: 1920 1080/60i
HQ or LP mode: 1440 1080/60i
When [60i/50i Sel] is set to [50i (PAL)]
3D mode: 1920 1080/50i
Unable to
Triangulating meters
record location
information
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Notes
Controlling the image
settings manually with
the MANUAL dial
It may take a while before this product starts
triangulating.
If this product cannot triangulate, the following
operations may resolve the issue.
Move to a place where radio signals are easier
to receive.
You can assign 1 menu item you use often
to the MANUAL dial.
The operation below is described as
adjusting the 3D depth using the MANUAL
dial that [3D Depth Adjustment] is
assigned to. The [3D Depth Adjustment]
here allows you to adjust the 3-dimensional
appearance of the image on the screen
during recording.
Tips
In the following situations, the current location
of this product shown on the map may be
different from the actual location. The margin
of error can be as wide as several hundred
meters.
When this product receives GPS signals that
have been reflected off surrounding buildings.
When the GPS signal is too weak.
To display recorded location information,
MANUAL button
perform
(MENU) [Setup]
Playback Settings)] [Data Code]
[
(
[Coordinates].
Establishing priorities for location
information
See page 69.
MANUAL dial
Press MANUAL to make this
product adjust the depth of the
3D image.
If you do not want to record location
information
Perform
(MENU) [Setup]
[
(
General Settings)] [GPS
Pressing MANUAL repeatedly toggles
between enabling and disabling the
3D depth adjustment.
Setting] [Off].
Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust
the 3D depth while checking the
image on the screen.
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Tips
If you select
Items you can control with the
MANUAL dial
at the right of the screen while
setting [3D Depth Adjustment], the manual
setting of [3D Depth Adjustment] is canceled.
In the case of items other than [3D Depth
Adjustment], pressing MANUAL switches
between automatic and manual settings.
You can also assign menu items to the
Movie recording
[3D Depth Adjustment]
MANUAL dial by selecting
(MENU)
Camera Settings)]
[Camera/Mic] [
(
Photo recording
[Dial Setting].
Even if you open the IRIS wider (a smaller
F-stop) than F3.4 when you set the zoom lever
to the W (Wide angle) side, the IRIS is reset
to F3.4 as you move the zoom lever to the T
(Telephoto) side.
If you adjust the IRIS, the in-focus range in
front of and behind the focused subject is
changed. When you open the IRIS wider (a
smaller F-stop), the in-focus range becomes
narrower, and when you close the IRIS
narrower (a larger F-stop), the in-focus range
becomes wider. You can set the IRIS to a
preferred value depending on the shooting
scenes.
To assign the menu item to the
MANUAL dial
Press and hold MANUAL down for a
few seconds.
The [Dial Setting] screen appears.
When you record images under a fluorescent
lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp,
horizontal stripes may appear, flicker may
occur, or color may change. In this case, change
the shutter speed according to the power supply
frequency in your region.
screen will differ, depending on the recording
settings of this product. The settings will be
displayed with the following icons.
Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the
item to be assigned.
Press MANUAL.
Notes
: Automatic
Manual settings will be retained even if you
change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial.
However, if you set [Exposure] after setting
[AE Shift] manually, [Exposure] will override
[AE Shift].
: Exposure is set manually.
If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS], or
[Shutter Speed], the settings of other 2 items
are canceled.
If you select [RESET] in step , all the items
adjusted manually are reset to the default
settings.
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Making good use of
this product
To select and delete movies,
Deleting images
select
[
[Multiple Images]
You can free memory card space by deleting
movies and photos from memory card.
]/[ PHOTO]/
MOVIE
[
MOVIE/PHOTO]*.
Notes
You cannot restore images once they are
deleted. Save important movies and photos in
advance.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from this product while deleting the
images. It may damage the memory card.
Do not eject the memory card while deleting
images.
* Only 3D movies can be deleted in the 3D
mode.
You cannot delete protected movies and photos.
Undo the protection of the movies and photos
to delete them, before you try to delete them
(p. 35).
Select the movies or photos to be
deleted.
is displayed on the selected images.
Tips
You can delete the image using on the
playback screen.
To delete all images recorded in the memory
card, and recover all the recordable space of the
memory card, format the memory card (p. 65).
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time on an index
screen are called “thumbnails.”
Press PHOTO while selecting the desired
thumbnail so that you can confirm the
image. Select
to return to the
previous screen.
Press
(View Images) (p. 24).
Select
.
Select
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Delete] using the
To delete all movies/photos in an event
at one time
.
////Enter buttons
In step 3, select [All In Event].
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Press PHOTO while selecting the desired
thumbnail so that you can confirm the
Select
select the desired event, then select
/
and press Enter to
image. Select
to return to the
.
previous screen.
Press PHOTO while selecting the desired
thumbnail so that you can confirm the
image. Select
previous screen.
to return to the
Select
.
Select
.
To undo the protection of movies and
photos
Select the movie or photo marked with
Protecting recorded movies and
photos (Protect)
Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting
them by mistake.
in step 4.
disappears.
To protect all movies/photos in an
event at one time
In step 3, select [Set All In Event].
Press
(View Images) (p. 24).
Select
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Protect] using the
.
////Enter buttons
To select and protect movies,
Select
/
and press Enter to
select
[
[Multiple Images]
MOVIE
select the desired event, then select
.
Press PHOTO while selecting the desired
thumbnail so that you can confirm the
image. Select
previous screen.
]/[ PHOTO]/
[
MOVIE/PHOTO]*.
* Only 3D movies can be protected in the
3D mode.
to return to the
Select
.
Select the movies and photos to
be protected.
To undo the protection of an event
In step 3 above, select [Remove All In
Event], select the desired movies/photos,
is displayed on the selected images.
then select
.
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Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from this product while dividing the
movie. It may damage the memory card.
Do not eject the memory card while dividing
movies.
Dividing a movie
You can divide a movie to delete
unnecessary parts.
A slight difference may occur from the point
where you select
and the actual dividing
Select [Divide] on the
movie playback screen using the
point, as this product selects the dividing point
based on about 0.5 second increments.
Only simple editing is available on this product.
Use the supplied software “PMB” for more
advanced editing.
.
////Enter buttons
Select
to play back movies.
Select
at the point where you
want to divide the movie into
scenes.
The movie pauses.
Select
/
to adjust the
dividing point with more
precision.
Returns to the beginning of the selected
movie
Select
.
Notes
You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.
You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the
protection of the movie to divide it, before you
try to divide it (p. 35).
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Saving movies and photos with a computer
Selecting the method for creating a disc
(computer)
Several methods for creating a disc from movies or photos recorded on this product are
described here. Select the method that suits your disc player.
Disc type
Choosing a method
Player
Importing movies and
Blu-ray disc playback
photos to a computer (p. 39)
devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc
player, PlayStation3, etc.)
Creating a Blu-ray disc*
with high definition image
quality (p. 42)
To save images on
a Blu-ray disc with
high definition image
quality
Creating a disc with one touch
(Disc Burn) (p. 40)
AVCHD format playback
devices (a Sony Blu-ray disc
player, PlayStation3, etc.)
Importing movies and
To save images on a
AVCHD recording disc
with high definition
image quality
photos to a computer (p. 39)
Creating a AVCHD recording
disc with high definition
image quality (p. 41)
Importing movies and
Ordinary DVD playback
devices (a DVD player, a
computer that can play
DVDs, etc.)
photos to a computer (p. 39)
Creating a standard
definition image quality disc
(p. 41)
To copy images on
a disc in standard
definition image
quality to distribute
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Importing movies and
photos to a computer
Movies and photos recorded on this
product can be imported to a computer.
Turn on the computer beforehand.
3
Click [Import].
Refer to “PMB Help” for details.
Notes
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 14).
1
Turn on this product, then
connect this product to the
computer using the USB cable
(supplied).
Movies and photos are imported to
your computer.
When the operation is completed, the
“PMB” screen appears.
USB cable (supplied)
The [USB Select] screen appears on the
screen of this product.
2
Select [USB Connect] using
///and press Enter.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,
select
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
Connection)] [USB Connect].
The window for import appears on the
computer screen.
If you want to change the location
where imported media files will be
saved, click [PMB] [Tools]
[Settings...] [Import media files to]
[Browse...], then select the desired
location.
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Creating a disc with
one touch
(Disc Burn)
Movies and photos recorded on this
2
Turn on this product, then
connect this product to the
computer using the USB cable
(supplied).
product that have not yet been saved with
Disc Burn function can be saved on a disc
automatically. Movies and photos are saved
on a disc with their recorded image quality.
Notes
2D movies (the default setting) will make an
AVCHD recording disc.
You cannot create AVCHD recording discs:
from 3D movies
from movies recorded with [Highest Quality
USB cable (supplied)
] or [60p Quality
]
([50p Quality
Mode].
Creating a Blu-ray disc is not available with
Disc Burn.
]) mode of [
REC
The [USB Select] screen appears on the
screen of this product.
To create a standard definition image quality
disc from high definition image quality movies,
then create a standard definition image quality
disc (p. 41).
Install “PMB” beforehand, however, do not start
“PMB.”
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 14).
3
4
Select [Disc Burn] using
///and press Enter.
Follow the instructions on the
computer screen.
Notes
Movies and photos are not saved on the
computer when you perform Disc Burn.
In the Disc Burn procedure, the words
“Handycam” may be displayed on the computer
screen. That does not have any effect on this
product.
1
Turn on your computer, and place
an unused disc on the DVD drive.
use.
If any other software than “PMB” starts
automatically, shut it down.
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Saving images on a
disc
You can select movies that have been
imported to a computer and save them on
a disc.
[Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)]:
You can save movies with high
definition image quality on a DVD
disc.
[Create DVD-Video Format Discs
(STD)]:
1
Turn on your computer, and place
an unused disc on the DVD drive.
use.
If any other software than “PMB” starts
automatically, shut it down.
You can save movies with standard
definition image quality on a DVD
disc. Saving movies will take longer
than the actual length of the movies,
because the image quality must be
converted from high definition to
standard definition when saving the
2
3
Start “PMB.”
movie on the disc.
To add movies to the previously selected
ones, select the movies in the main
window and drag and drop onto the
window for selecting movies.
Click [Calendar] or [Index] to
select the date or folder, and
select the movie you want to
save on the disc.
High definition image quality (HD)
5
Follow the instructions on the
screen to create a disc.
It may take a long time to create a disc.
movies are marked with
.
To select plural movies, hold the Ctrl key
down and click thumbnails.
4
Click (Create Disc) to select the
type of disc you want to use.
Playing an AVCHD recording disc on a
computer
You can play back AVCHD recording discs
using “Player for AVCHD” that is installed
together with “PMB.”
To start “Player for AVCHD”
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]
[PMB Launcher] [View] [Player
for AVCHD].
The movie selection window appears.
See the “Player for AVCHD” help on the
operation.
Notes
Movies may not be played smoothly depending
on the computer environment.
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Creating a Blu-ray disc
Copying a disc
You can create a Blu-ray disc with a movie
previously imported to a computer (p. 39).
To create a Blu-ray disc, the BD Add-on
Software for “PMB” must be installed. Click
[BD Add-on Software] on the installation
screen of “PMB,” and install this plug-in
according to the on-screen instructions.
Connect your computer to the internet
when you install [BD Add-on Software].
You can copy a recorded disc to another
disc using “Video Disc Copier.”
Click [Start] [All Programs] [PMB]
[PMB Launcher] [Disc Creation]
[Video Disc Copier] to start the software.
See “Video Disc Copier” help on the
operation.
Notes
You cannot copy high definition image quality
movies by converting them to standard
definition image quality.
You cannot copy to a Blu-ray disc.
Place an unused Blu-ray disc in the disc
drive, and click (Create Disc) [Create
Blu-ray Disc (HD)] in step 4 of “Saving
are the same as that for creating an AVCHD
disc.
Notes
Your computer must support the creation of
Blu-ray discs.
BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable)
media are available for creating Blu-ray discs.
You cannot add contents to either type of disc
after creating the disc.
Use a device compatible with AVCHD format
Ver. 2.0 to play back a Blu-ray disc created with
movies recorded in [60p Quality
Quality ]) or 3D.
] ([50p
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Saving images with an external device
Selecting a method for saving images with an
external device
You can save movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the
device.
Movies
/
External devices
Connecting cable
Page
External media device
Saving images on an external
media device with high
definition image quality.
USB Adaptor Cable
(supplied with
DEV-5K)
DVD writer other than
DVDirect Express
Saving images on a DVD disc
with high definition image
quality.
USB cable
(supplied)
Hard disk recorder, etc.
Saving images on a DVD
disc with standard definition
image quality.
A/V connecting
cable (supplied)
Notes
The AVCHD recording disc can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices.
Discs with high definition image quality images recorded should not be used in DVD players/recorders.
Because DVD players/recorders are not compatible with the AVCHD format, DVD players/recorders may
fail to eject the disc.
The types of media on which images are saved
See page 31.
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The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray disc playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.
DVD disc with high definition image quality
AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation3.
DVD disc with standard definition image quality
Ordinary DVD playback devices, such as a DVD player.
Notes
Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software.
The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
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Saving images on an
external media device
Notes
You can save movies and photos on an
external media device (USB storage
devices), such as an external hard disk
drive. You can also play back images on this
product or another playback device.
You may not be able to use external media
devices with a code function.
The FAT file system is available for this product.
If the storage medium of the external device
was formatted for the NTFS file system, etc.,
format the external media device using this
product before use. The format screen appears
when an external media device is connected to
this product. Make sure that important data has
not previously been saved on the external media
device before you format it using this product.
Operation is not assured with every device
satisfying requirements for operating.
For details on available external media devices,
go to the Sony support website in your
country/region.
Notes
For this operation, USB Adaptor Cable VMC-
UAM1 (supplied with DEV-5K) is required.
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 14).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with
the external media device.
Tips
You can save 3D movies on an external media
device as they are.
You can import images saved on the external
media device to your computer by using the
supplied software “PMB.”
1
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of this product and the
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14).
Functions available after saving images
on an external media device
playback of images through this product
(p. 47)
importing images to “PMB”
2
3
If the external media device has
the AC power cable, connect it to
the wall outlet (wall socket).
Devices that cannot be used as an
external media device
You cannot use the following devices as an
external media device.
media devices with a capacity exceeding 2 TB
ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive
media devices connected via a USB hub
media devices with built-in USB hub
card reader
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable
(supplied) to the external media
device.
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4
5
Connect the USB Adaptor
Cable to the (USB) jack of this
product.
6
After operation is completed,
select
on the screen of this
product.
Make sure not to disconnect the USB
cable while [Preparing image database
file. Please wait.] is displayed on
the screen. If [Repair Img. DB F.] is
displayed on the screen of this product,
When connecting an external media
device
The images saved in the external media
device are displayed on the screen. When
an external media device is connected, the
USB icon will appear on the index screen,
etc.
select
.
USB Adaptor Cable
(supplied with
DEV-5K)
You can make menu settings of the external
media device such as deleting images.
Select
(MENU) [Edit/Copy] on
the index screen.
To disconnect the external media
device
Select
the playback standby mode (index is
displayed) of the external media device.
Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable.
Connect the external media
device to this product and select
[Copy.] on the screen of this
product.
while this product is in
Movies and photos that are stored
on the memory card in this product,
and that have not yet been saved on
external media device can be saved
on the connected media device at this
Notes
The number of scenes you can save on an
external media device are as follows. However,
even if the external media device has free space,
you cannot save scenes exceeding the following
number.
Movies: Max. 3,999 (2D and 3D each)
Photos: Max. 40,000
time.
This operation is available only when there
are newly recorded images.
The number of scenes may be smaller
depending on this product setting and the type
of images recorded.
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Saving desired movies and photos
Select
You can save desired images in this product
to the external media device.
on the screen of this product.
Connect this product to the
external media device and select
[Play without copying.].
Playing back images in the external
media device on this product
Index of the external medium is
displayed.
Connect this product to the
external media device and select
[Play without copying.].
Select
(MENU) [Edit/
Copy] [Copy].
Index of the external media device is
displayed.
Follow the instructions that
appear on the viewfinder screen
to select the image selection
methods and type of the image.
Select the image you want to
view and press Enter to play back
the image (p. 24).
You cannot copy images from an external
media device to the memory card in this
product.
You can also view images on a TV
connected to this product (p. 26).
You can play back the high definition
image quality movies on your computer
using [Player for AVCHD]. Start [Player
for AVCHD], and select the drive where
the external media device is connected
with [Settings].
When you selected [Multiple
Images], select the image to be
saved and press Enter.
appears.
To perform [Direct Copy] manually
You can perform [Direct Copy] manually
while this product is connected to an
external media device.
Select
(MENU) [Edit/Copy]
Press PHOTO while selecting the desired
thumbnail to confirm the image. Select
to return to the previous screen.
[Direct Copy] on the Event Index screen
of the external media device.
Select [Copy images that have not been
copied.].
If you select [All In Event], select the event
to copy with
/
. You cannot
Select
.
select multiple events.
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Creating a high
definition image
quality disc with a DVD
writer, etc., other than
DVDirect Express
Notes
If this product does not recognize the external
media device, try the following operations.
Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to this
product.
If the external media device has the AC power
cord (mains lead), connect it to the wall outlet
(wall socket).
Use the USB cable to connect this
product to a disc creation device, which
is compatible with high definition image
quality movies, such as a Sony DVD writer.
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
Notes
You cannot save 3D movies.
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some
countries/regions.
1
2
Connect the AC Adaptor and the
power cord (mains lead) to the
DC IN jack of this product and the
wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 14).
Turn on this product, and
connect a DVD writer, etc. to
this product with the USB cable
(supplied).
USB cable (supplied)
The [USB Select] screen appears on the
screen of this product.
If the [USB Select] screen does not appear,
select
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
Connection)] [USB Connect].
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Creating a standard
definition image
quality disc with a
recorder, etc.
You can copy images played back on this
product on a disc or video cassette, by
connecting this product to a disc recorder, a
Sony DVD writer, etc., other than DVDirect
Express, with the A/V connecting cable.
Connect the device in either way of or
. Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the devices to be connected.
3
4
Select [USB Connect] on the
screen of this product.
Record movies on the connected
device.
For details, refer to the instruction
manuals supplied with the device to be
connected.
5
6
After the operation is completed,
Notes
select
on the
3D movies are converted to 2D with standard
definition image quality.
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 14).
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some
countries/regions.
High definition image quality movies will be
copied with standard definition image quality.
screen of this product.
Disconnect the USB cable.
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A/V Remote Connector
1
2
Insert the recording media in the
recording device.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
Connect this product to the
recording device (a disc recorder,
etc.) with the A/V connecting
cable (supplied) or an A/V
connecting cable with S VIDEO
(sold separately).
Input
S VIDEO
VIDEO
(Yellow)
(White)
Connect this product to the input jacks of
the recording device.
AUDIO
(Red)
3
4
Start playback on this product,
and record it on the recording
device.
Refer to the instruction manuals supplied
with your recording device for details.
(Yellow)
Signal flow
When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
this product.
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO
(sold separately)
By using this cable, higher quality
images can be produced than with an
A/V connecting cable. Connect the white
and red plug (left/right audio) and the S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable. If you connect the S VIDEO plug
only, you will hear no sound. The yellow
plug (video) connection is not necessary.
Notes
Since copying is performed via analog data
transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
You cannot copy images to recorders connected
with an HDMI cable.
To copy date/time information camera data,
and coordinates (DEV-5/5K), select
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
Playback
Settings)] [Data Code] a desired setting
.
When the screen size of display devices (TV,
etc.) is 4:3, select (MENU) [Setup]
[
(
Connection)] [TV Type] [4:3]
.
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When you connect a monaural device, connect
the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable
to the video input jack, and the white (left
channel) or the red (right channel) plug to the
audio input jack on the device.
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Customizing this product
Using menus
You can enjoy using this product more by making good use of menu operations.
This product has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.
Operating menus
Select
(MENU) using the ////Enter buttons and set the menu items.
Sub-category icons
The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon, and
the screen changes to other sub-category menus.
Grayed out menu items or settings are not available.
Notes
You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions.
Select
to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous menu screen.
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Menu lists
The available menu items differ between the movie mode ( ) and photo mode ( ).
Shooting Mode
Records movies.
Shoots photos.
Movie
Photo
Camera/Mic
(
Manual Settings)
Adjusts the color balance to the brightness of the
recording environment.
Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos.
Focuses manually.
Adjusts the iris.
Adjusts the shutter speed.
White Balance
Exposure
Focus
IRIS
Shutter Speed
AE Shift
Adjusts the exposure based on the results of the
automatic exposure measurement.
Adjusts the white balance manually.
Records bright color images in the dim.
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
(
Camera Settings)
Automatically corrects the vertical position of the
right and left movies to record 3D movies that can
be viewed comfortably, without blurring.
Selects an appropriate recording setting according
to the type of scene, such as night view or beach.
Sets the self-timer when this product is in photo
recording mode.
Shoots a subject in focus with the background out
of focus.
Sets the SteadyShot function when recording
movies.
Sets the SteadyShot function when shooting
photos.
Auto 3D Lens Adjust
Scene Selection
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot
SteadyShot
Sets the digital zoom.
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects
automatically.
Digital Zoom*
Auto Back Light
Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial.
Dial Setting
(
(
Face)
Face Detection
Adjusts the image quality of the face(s)
automatically.
Microphone)
Reduces the wind noise.
Sets the microphone reference level.
Sets the audio output timing to be used when
recording movies.
Wind Noise Reduct.
Micref Level
Audio Output Timing
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(
Shooting Assist)
Guide Frame
Displays the frame to make sure the subject is
horizontal or vertical.
Sets the duration that icons or indicators are
displayed in the viewfinder.
Display Setting
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode
Sets the mode to record movies. When recording
fast moving subject, a high image quality is
recommended.
Sets the frame rate to record movies.
Switches the movie recording type between 2D
and 3D.
Frame Rate
2D/3D Mode Select
Records wider range of colors.
Sets the photo size.
x.v.Color
Image Size
Playback Function
Plays back movies or photos.
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Deletes movies or photos.
Protects movies or photos to avoid deleting.
Copies movies or photos to external media devices.
Copies all movies and photos that have not yet
been saved on an external media device.
Setup
(
Media Settings)
Media Info
Displays information on the memory card, such as
free space.
Deletes all data on the memory card.
Repairs the image database file on a memory card.
Sets how to assign the file number.
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
(
Playback Settings)
Data Code
Displays the detailed recording data during
playback.
Adjusts the volume of playback sound, and the
volume of sound output to monitoring headphones
during recording.
Volume
(
Connection)
TV Type
Sets the aspect ratio to suit the connected TV.
Select this option when you connect this product
to a TV with the component input jack.
Component
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Select the output format of the right and left
images when you connect this product to a 3D TV
with the HDMI cable (sold separately).
Select the output image resolution when
connecting this product to a TV with the HDMI
cable (sold separately).
Sets whether or not the TV’s Remote Commander
is to be used when this product is connected to a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with the HDMI
cable (sold separately).
HDMI 3D Setting
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI
Connects this product to an external device via
USB Connect
Disc Burn
USB.
Selecting this item allows you to save images onto
discs via a computer.
(
General Settings)
VF Brightness
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.
Adjusts the relative vertical position of the right
and left viewfinder.
Viewfinder Adjust
Displays location information.
Sets the GPS.
Sets the recording lamp to light up or not.
Sets whether this product sounds operation beeps
or not.
GPS Information*
GPS Setting*
REC Lamp
Beep
Changes the [A. Shut Off] setting.
Sets the display language.
Switch 1080/60i (NTSC-system) and 1080/50i
(PAL-system).
A. Shut Off
Language Setting
60i/50i Sel
Displays the battery information.
Battery Info
(
Clock Settings)
Sets the [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time],
or [Date & Time].
Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the
clock.
Compensates for time automatically by acquiring
location information from the GPS system.
Compensates for time differences automatically
by acquiring location information from the GPS
system.
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ *
Auto Area ADJ*
*
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Shooting Mode
(Items for selecting a shooting
mode)
Camera/Mic
(Items for customized
shooting)
The default settings are marked with .
Movie
White Balance
You can record movies.
You can adjust the color balance to the
recording environment.
Photo
You can shoot photos.
(Auto)
The white balance is adjusted automatically.
(Outdoor)
The white balance is appropriately adjusted
for the following recording conditions:
Outdoors
Night views, neon signs and fireworks
Sunrise or sunset
Under daylight fluorescent lamps
(Indoor)
The white balance is appropriately adjusted
for the following recording conditions:
Indoors
At stages where the lighting conditions
change quickly
Under video lamps, sodium lamps, or
incandescent-like color lamps
(One Push)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
Select [
].
Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot the
subject.
Select [
].
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Notes
Focus
Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the
color in [One Push] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
When you select [One Push], keep framing
white objects.
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is
set to [Auto].
Tips
If you have changed the battery pack while
[Auto] was selected, or taken this product
outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim
this product at a nearby white object for about
10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
When the white balance has been set with [One
Push], if the lighting conditions changed by
bringing this product outdoors from inside the
house, or vice versa, you need to redo the [One
Push] procedure to readjust the white balance.
Auto
Adjusts the focus automatically.
Manual
Adjusts the focus manually.
When you set [Focus] to [Manual], select
(nearby subject)/ (distant
subject) and press Enter to adjust the focus.
Notes
Exposure
When you set [Focus] to [Manual], appears.
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark.
Tips
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
any closer, and appears when the focus
cannot be adjusted farther away.
It is easier to focus on the subject by moving
the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle)
to adjust the zoom for recording. When you
want to record a subject at close range, move
the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
Auto
Adjusts the exposure automatically.
The focal distance information (distance at
which the subject is focused on; used as a guide
if it is dark and focus adjustment is difficult)
appears for a few seconds in the following cases.
When the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual
Manual
Adjusts the exposure manually.
When you set [Exposure] to [Manual],
select and press Enter to adjust
the brightness.
/
When you set focus manually
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 32).
Tips
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 32).
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On (Adjusted number and EV)
Adjusts the exposure manually.
IRIS
You can shoot images with the IRIS priority
mode. If you adjust the IRIS, you can
sharpen the subject with its background
blurred or sharpen the whole image.
Select
select
to record a brighter image, or
to record a darker image and
press Enter to adjust the exposure.
Tips
Auto
You can adjust the automatic exposure level to
brighter or darker when [Exposure] is set to
[Auto].
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 32).
Adjusts IRIS automatically.
Manual
Adjusts IRIS manually.
Tips
White Balance Shift
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 32).
You can adjust the white balance manually.
Off
Shutter Speed
Adjusts the white balance automatically.
You can shoot images with the Shutter
Speed priority mode. When you shoot a
moving subject at a higher shutter speed,
it appears as if frozen on the image. At a
lower shutter speed, the subject appears as
if it is flowing.
On ( and adjusted number)
Adjusts the white balance manually.
Tips
When the white balance is set to a lower value,
images appear bluish, and when it is set to
higher value, images appear reddish.
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 32).
Auto
Adjusts the shutter speed automatically.
Manual
Adjusts the shutter speed manually.
Low Lux
You can record bright color images, even in
dim light.
Tips
You can also adjust manually by using the
MANUAL dial (p. 32).
Off
The Low Lux function is not used.
AE Shift
On ( )
You can adjust the exposure based on
the results of the automatic exposure
measurement.
The Low Lux function is used.
Off
Adjusts the exposure automatically.
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Auto 3D Lens Adjust
(Sunrise&Sunset)*
Reproduces the atmosphere
of scenes such as sunsets or
sunrises.
Automatically corrects the vertical position
of the right and left images to record 3D
movies and display 3D movies in the
viewfinder that can be viewed comfortably,
without blurring.
(Fireworks)*
Takes spectacular shots of
fireworks.
Aim this product at a subject that produces
(Landscape)*
a scale higher than the mark on the
Shoots distant subjects
clearly. This setting also
prevents this product from
focusing on glass or metal
mesh in windows between
this product and the subject.
screen, and then select
(p. 17).
Notes
Use [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] in the
following cases.
When you feel that the 3D movies do
not look the way you want them to
When you have not adjusted the 3D
lenses for a while
When a strong mechanical shock has
been applied to this product
When using this product in a very hot
or cold place
(Portrait)
Brings out the subject such
as people or flowers while
creating a soft background.
(Spotlight)**
Prevents people’s faces from
appearing excessively white
when subjects are lit by
strong light.
Tip
If [Could not adjust.] appears while zooming
out, select [Run Again].
(Beach)**
Takes the vivid blue of the
ocean or a lake.
Scene Selection
(Snow)**
Takes bright pictures of a
white landscape.
You can record images effectively in various
situations.
(Auto)
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
Adjusts image quality automatically.
** Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
(Night Scene)*
Maintains the darkening
atmosphere of the distant
surroundings in night scenes
shot using a tripod (sold
separately).
Notes
If you set [Scene Selection], [White Balance]
setting is canceled.
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Self-Timer
SteadyShot
Press PHOTO to start the count down. A
photo is recorded after about 10 seconds.
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
image becomes natural.
Off
Cancels the self-timer.
Active
On (
)
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
Starts the self-timer recording. To cancel the
recording, select [Reset].
Standard
Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing
wide-angle recording under relatively stable
recording conditions.
Notes
If you change the [2D/3D Mode Select] setting,
the [
Self-Timer] setting returns to default.
Off (
)
Tele Macro
The SteadyShot function is not used.
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
Notes
If you change the setting of [
the imaging field will also change accordingly.
SteadyShot],
SteadyShot
Off
Cancels Tele Macro. (Tele Macro is also
canceled when you move the zoom lever to
the W side.)
You can compensate for camera shake.
Set [
SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when
using a tripod (sold separately), then the
image becomes natural.
On (
)
(telephoto) side automatically and allows
recording subjects at close range down to
about 25 cm (9 7/8 in.).
On
The SteadyShot function is used.
Off (
)
The SteadyShot function is not used.
Digital Zoom (DEV-5/5K)
You can change the maximum zoom level.
Note that the image quality decreases when
you use the digital zoom.
Notes
If you change the [2D/3D Mode Select] setting,
the [Tele Macro] setting returns to default.
When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
it is hard to focus automatically.
On
The digital zoom is used.
Off
The digital zoom is not used.
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Faces may not be detected depending on
recording conditions, subject conditions, and
the setting of this product.
[Face Detection] may not function properly
depending on recording conditions. Set [Face
Detection] to [Off] in this case.
Tips
You can change the setting only in the 2D
mode.
[Digital Zoom] is fixed to [On] while recording
photos.
Auto Back Light
Tips
For better face detection performance, shoot the
subject(s) under the following conditions:
Shoot in a sufficiently bright place
The subject(s) does not wear glasses, a hat
or mask
The subject(s) faces directly towards this
product
This product adjusts the exposure for
backlit subjects automatically.
On
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects
automatically.
Off
Does not adjust the exposure for backlit
subjects.
Wind Noise Reduct.
You can record a movie with less wind
noise by cutting the low-frequency sound
input from the built-in microphone.
Dial Setting
You can select an item you want to set to
the MANUAL dial. For details, see page 32.
Off
Disables wind noise reduction.
On (
)
Face Detection
Enables wind noise reduction.
You can set this product to detect a face
automatically.
It adjusts the focus/color/exposure
automatically for the face of the subject.
Micref Level
(Microphone
reference level)
Auto
Detects faces without distinction between
adults and children.
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Child Priority(
Gives faces of children priority.
)
Normal
Records ambient sounds, converting them
into the appropriate level.
Adult Priority(
)
Gives faces of adults priority.
Low (
)
Records ambient sound faithfully. Select
[Low] when you want to record an exciting
and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc.
(This setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.)
Off (
)
Does not detect faces.
Notes
The frame does not appear on faces, even when
this product detects the faces.
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Audio Output Timing
Display Setting
You can set the audio output timing to be
used when recording movies.
You can set the duration of displaying the
icons or indicators in the viewfinder.
Live
Auto
Remove echo caused from the difference
between the actual sound heard during
recording and that heard through
headphones.
Displays for about 3 seconds.
On
Always displays.
Lip Sync
Tips
Resolves sync issues between picture and
sound.
The icons or indicators are displayed in the
following cases.
When you turn on this product.
When you operate the ////Enter
buttons.
Guide Frame
When you switch this product to the movie
recording, photo recording, or playback
mode.
You can display the frame and check that
the subject is horizontal or vertical.
The frame is not recorded.
Off
Does not display the guide frame.
On
Displays the guide frame.
Notes
The guide frame cannot be displayed while
recording movies.
Tips
Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
The outer frame of [Guide Frame] shows the
display area of a TV which is not compatible
with full pixel display.
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Image Quality/Size
(Items for setting up image
quality or size)
2D/3D Mode Select
The default settings are marked with .
You can switch the operating mode of this
product between 2D and 3D.
2D
REC Mode
Records/plays the 2D movie.
See page 30.
3D
Records/plays the 3D movie.
Frame Rate
Notes
Using [60i] ([50i]) is recommended for
When you record 3D movies, the binocular
magnification can be set to up to about 5 times.
If you want to watch or record a subject using a
larger image, set [2D/3D Mode Select] to [2D].
standard recording. Set [
first, before setting [
Frame Rate]
REC Mode] (p. 30).
60i (50i)
For ordinary recording, this frame rate is
recommended.
x.v.Color
60p (50p)
You can capture wider range of colors.
Various colors such as the brilliant color of
flowers and turquoise blue of the sea can
be more faithfully reproduced. Refer to the
instruction manuals of the TV.
You can record movies with a volume
of data twice that of 60i (50i) with this
setting, and this will allow you to enjoy
clear images. When you play a movie
recorded with this setting on a TV, the TV
has to be compatible with 60p (50p) movie
playback. If the TV is not compatible with
60p (50p) movie playback, the movie will
be output as a 60i (50i) movie.
Off
Records in ordinary color range.
On (
)
Records in x.v.Color.
Notes
The media that the recorded images can be
saved on will depend on the recording mode
that has been set during recording. For details,
see page 31.
Notes
Set [
x.v.Color] to [On] when the recorded
movie will be played back on an x.v.Color-
compliant TV.
If the movie recorded with this function [On] is
played back on a non-x.v.Color-compliant TV,
the color may not be reproduced correctly.
Tips
Frame rate means the number of images that
are updated in a certain period of time.
[
x.v.Color] cannot be set to [On] while
recording a movie.
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Edit/Copy
(Items for editing)
Image Size
You can select a size for the photos you are
going to shot.
Delete
See page 34.
7.1M (
)
Records photos clearly (3,072 × 2,304).
Protect
5.3M (
)
See page 35.
Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio
(3,072 × 1,728).
Copy
1.9M (
)
See page 47.
Allows you to record more photos in
relatively clear quality (1,600 × 1,200).
Direct Copy
VGA(0.3M) (
)
Allows the maximum number of photos to be
recorded (640 × 480).
See page 47.
Notes
The selected image size is effective when the
(Photo) lamp is lit.
photos.
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Setup
(Other setup items)
The default settings are marked with .
File Number
You can select the way to assign file number
of photos.
Media Info
Series
You can check the remaining recordable
time for each recording mode of the
memory card for movies and the
approximate free and used media space of
the memory card.
Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence.
The file number becomes larger each time
you record a photo.
Even if the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned in
sequence.
To turn off the display
Reset
Select
.
Assigns file numbers in sequence, following
the largest file number existing on the
recording medium.
When the memory card is replaced with
another one, the file number is assigned for
each memory card.
Notes
Since there is a management file area, the
used space is not displayed as 0 % even if you
perform [Format] (p. 65).
Format
Data Code
Formatting deletes all the movies and
photos to recover recordable free space.
During playback, this product displays the
information (Date/Time, Camera Data,
Coordinates*) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
Select
.
Notes
Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation (p. 14).
To avoid the loss of important images, you
should save them before formatting the
memory card.
Off
Data code is not displayed.
Date/Time
Displays the date and time.
Protected movies and photos will also be
deleted.
While [Executing...] is displayed, do not operate
the buttons on this product, disconnect the AC
Adaptor, or eject the memory card from this
product. (The access lamp is lit or flashing while
formatting memory card.)
Camera Data
Displays camera setting data.
Coordinates*
Displays coordinates.
* DEV-5/5K
Repair Img. DB F.
See page 76, 79.
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Date/Time
Coordinates (DEV-5/5K)
Date
Time
Latitude
Longitude
Tips
Camera Data
Movie
The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect this product to a TV.
Depending on the memory card condition, bars
[--:--:--] appear.
Volume
You can adjust the volume of playback
sound by selecting
Enter.
/
and pressing
Photo
TV Type
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back
movies and photos. The recorded movies
and photos are played back as following
illustrations.
SteadyShot off
White Balance
Shutter Speed
IRIS (Aperture value)
Gain
Brightness
Flash
16:9
Select this to view your movies on a 16:9
(wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos
are played back as shown below.
Movies and photos Movies and photos
recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode
(wide) mode
Exposure compensation value
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4:3
Frame Packing
Select this to view your movies and photos on
a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and
photos are played back as shown below.
Outputs the right and left images in high
definition image quality as they were
recorded.
Movies and photos Movies and photos
recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode
(wide) mode
Side-by-Side
Halves the resolution of the right and left
images in high definition image quality, and
outputs the right and left images aligned
side by side.
HDMI Resolution
Notes
Select the output image resolution when
connecting this product to a TV with the
HDMI cable.
Horizontal to vertical ratio of movies is 16:9.
Component
Auto
Select [Component] when connecting this
product to a TV with the component input
jack.
Normal setting (outputs the signal according
to the TV automatically).
1080p
Outputs movies with a 1080p signal.
480i (576i)
Select this when connecting this product to
a TV with the component input jack.
1080i
Outputs movies with a 1080i signal.
1080i
720p
Select this when connecting this product to
a TV that has the component input jack and
is capable of displaying the 1080i signal.
Outputs movies with a 720p signal
480p (576p)
Outputs the 480p (576p) signal.
1080p
480i (576i)
Outputs the 480i (576i) signal.
Select this when connecting this product to
a TV that has the component input jack and
is capable of displaying the 1080p signal.
Notes
When [
Frame Rate] is set to [60p] ([50p])
HDMI 3D Setting
and [HDMI Resolution] is set to [720p] or
[480p] ([576p]), HDMI signals cannot be
output during recording.
Select the output format of the right and left
images when connecting this product to a
3D TV with the HDMI cable.
Auto
Normal setting (outputs the images
according to the TV, automatically).
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CTRL FOR HDMI
Viewfinder Adjust
(Control for HDMI)
Adjust the relative vertical position of the
right and left viewfinder to allow you to
view 3D images comfortably.
When connecting this product to a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with a
HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play
back movies on this product by aiming
the TV’s Remote Commander at the TV
(p. 28).
Move the horizontal line to overlap the
vertical lines by selecting
/
, and
select when these lines overlap.
The viewfinder adjustment dialog may
appear automatically depending on the
status of this product.
On
Operates this product using the TV’s Remote
Commander.
Notes
Use [Viewfinder Adjust] in the following cases.
When you feel uncomfortable viewing images
in 3D
When the user of this product changes
When strong physical shock has been applied
to this product
When you use this product under extremely
hot or cold conditions
When the vertical and horizontal lines will not
overlap or the horizontal line is extremely tilted,
stop using this product and contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Off
Does not operate this product using the TV’s
Remote Commander.
USB Connect
Select this item when [USB Select] does not
appear on the screen by connecting this
product to a computer with the USB cable
(supplied).
See page 48.
GPS Information (DEV-
5/5K)
Disc Burn
See page 40.
This product can display location
information.
VF Brightness
Satellite icons
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder in five steps.
Triangulating Information for the
gauge
location
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Notes
How to check the triangulating
information
The location information will not be recorded
until triangulating is finished successfully after
you switch the [GPS Setting] to [On].
Color of the satellites/ Status
triangulating gauge
No signal, but orbit
information for the
satellite is available.
33 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
66 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
99 % of the satellite orbit
information has been
obtained.
/
/
/
/
/
(black)
REC Lamp (Recording
lamp)
(gray)
You can make the recording lamp on the
back of this product not to turn on.
On
(brown)
(ocher)
(green)
The camera recording lamp lights up.
Off
The camera recording lamp does not light up.
Triangulating is completed
and the satellite is
currently being used.
Beep
On
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate buttons.
If data on your current information
cannot be triangulated
Off
This product starts the triangulating
priority mode. As this product turns
other functions off to search for satellites,
obtaining GPS information can take
priority.
Cancels the melody.
A. Shut Off (Auto shut
off)
To close the triangulating information
screen
You can set this product to turn off
automatically when you do not operate this
product for more than about 5 minutes.
Select
and press Enter.
On
GPS Setting (DEV-
5/5K)
This product turns off automatically.
Off
You can select whether this product
receives or does not receive GPS signals
(p. 31).
This product does not turn off
automatically.
Notes
On
When you connect this product to a wall outlet
(wall socket), this product does not turn off
automatically.
Receives GPS signals.
Off
Does not receive GPS signals.
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Language Setting
Date & Time Setting
You can select the language to be used on
the screen.
Date & Time Format
You can select one from 4 types of date and
time format.
Tips
This product offers [ENG[SIMP]] (simplified
English) for when you cannot find your native
tongue among the options.
Summer Time
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock. Set to [On] to move the
time forward 1 hour.
60i/50i Sel
Select the settings depending on the TV
color systems of the countries/regions
where you use this product.
Select 60i when TV color system is NTSC,
and select 50i when TV color system is
PAL.
Off
Does not set the summer time.
On
Sets the summer time.
Date & Time
Notes
You can set the date and time. Select /
to select the item, and select /to set the
value.
You cannot record/play back in the setting
of 50i (60i) for the memory card which is
formatted or recorded in the setting of 60i
(50i). Use another memory card or perform
[Format] if the message [A movie with a
different video signal format from this device
has been recorded. Movie recording disabled.]
is displayed after switched the setting of [60i/50i
Sel].
Area Setting
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock. Select your local area
when using this product in other time
zones. Refer to the world time difference
information on page 85.
Battery Info
DEV-3
You can check the estimated remaining
capacity of the battery (expected recording
and playing time).
Home
Select this item when you are going to
use this product in the area where you are
living.
Destination (
)
Select this item when you want to use this
product with the area setting set to another
place.
To close the battery information screen
Select
and press Enter.
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The clock may not be adjusted to the correct
time automatically using the GPS system,
depending on the country/region selected for
this product. In this case, set
Tips
If you visit a certain place often and want to
use this product with the area setting set to
that place, it is useful if you set the place to
[Destination].
[Auto Clock ADJ ] to [Off].
Select
/
at the bottom left on the screen
and press Enter to set summer time.
Auto Area ADJ (Auto
area adjustment) (DEV-
5/5K)
DEV-5/5K
You can set the area.
This product can compensate for time
differences automatically by acquiring
location information from the GPS system.
Tips
If [Auto Area ADJ] is set to [On], the area
setting (date and time) will be adjusted
automatically by acquiring location information
from the GPS system.
On
Compensates for time differences
automatically.
Select
/
at the bottom left on the screen
and press Enter to set summer time.
Off
Auto Clock ADJ (Auto
clock adjustment)
(DEV-5/5K)
Does not compensates for time differences
automatically.
Notes
This product can maintain accurate
time automatically by acquiring time
information from the GPS system.
You must set the date and time on this product
before using this product (p. 15).
There may be discrepancies of a few seconds
even if [Auto Area ADJ] is activated.
This product may not compensate for the time
difference automatically, depending on the
country/region selected for this product. In this
case, set [Auto Area ADJ] to [Off].
On
Maintains accurate time automatically.
Off
Does not maintain accurate time using the
GPS system.
Notes
You must set the date and time on this product
before using this product (p. 15).
There may be discrepancies of a few seconds
even if [Auto Clock ADJ ] is activated.
This function automatically adjusts the clock
when this product receives GPS signals and
finishes triangulating successfully while the
power is on. Once the clock is adjusted, it will
not be adjusted until the next time you turn this
product on again.
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using this
product, follow the steps below.
This product does not operate even when
the power is set to on.
It takes a few seconds for this product to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on.
This is not a malfunction.
inspect this product.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
If the functions still do not work, press RESET
RESET, all settings, including the clock setting,
are reset.)
The temperature of this product is extremely
high. Turn off this product and leave it for a
while in a cool place.
Disconnect the power source, attach
the power source again after about
1 minute, and turn this product on.
object, and turn this product on.
If you press RESET, all settings,
The temperature of this product is extremely
low. Leave this product with the power of this
product on. If you still cannot operate this
product, turn off this product and take it to
a warm place. Leave this product there for a
while, then turn on this product.
including the clock setting, are reset.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Playing back images stored on memory card on
The menu settings have been changed
automatically.
While Intelligent Auto is active, some menu
settings related to image quality will be
changed automatically.
The following menu items return to the default
setting when you switch the photo recording
mode to another mode.
[
Self-Timer]
[Tele Macro]
[White Balance]
[IRIS]
[Shutter Speed]
[Low Lux]
Overall operations
[Scene Selection]
[Auto Back Light]
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to this product
(p. 11).
The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall
socket) (p. 11).
This product gets warm.
This product may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
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A rattling noise can be heard when you
shake this product.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the
battery pack is being charged.
If no noise is heard when this product is
turned on and is in the movie/photo recording
mode, the noise is produced by the movement
of the internal lens. This is not a malfunction.
If the temperature of the battery pack is too
high or too low, you may not be able to charge
it (p. 88).
Attach the battery pack to this product
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
Intelligent Auto is canceled.
The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you
change the following settings:
[White Balance]
[Exposure]
The remaining battery time indicator does
not indicate the correct time.
[Focus]
[IRIS]
[Shutter Speed]
[AE Shift]
[White Balance Shift]
[Low Lux]
[Scene Selection]
[Tele Macro]
The ambient temperature is too high or too
low. This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 88).
The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
[
[
SteadyShot]
SteadyShot]
[Auto Back Light]
[Face Detection]
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
The ambient temperature is too high or low.
This is not a malfunction.
The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If the
problem persists, replace the battery pack with
a new one (p. 88).
Batteries/power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
Use the AC Adaptor.
Viewfinder
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light
while the battery pack is being charged.
Menu items are grayed out.
Attach the battery pack to this product
correctly (p. 11).
Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
You cannot select grayed items in the current
recording/playback situation. Press Enter with
a grayed item selected and check the reasons
why you cannot select the item.
There are some functions you cannot activate
simultaneously.
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Recording
The image in the viewfinder is not clear .
Adjust the diopter using the right and left
diopter adjustment dial until the image
appears clearly.
Adjust the width between the right and left
viewfinder to fit your eyes (p. 15).
Switch the viewfinder display mode to 2D by
pressing FINDER 2D/3D (p. 21).
Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 74).
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not
record images.
The playback screen is displayed. Press MODE
to turn on the
(p. 22).
(Movie) or (Photo) lamp
This product is recording the image you have
just shot on the memory card. You cannot
make new recording during this period.
The memory card is full. Delete unnecessary
images (p. 34).
Total number of movie scenes or photos
exceeds the recordable capacity of this
product. Delete unnecessary images (p. 34).
The temperature of this product is extremely
high. Turn off this product and leave it for a
while in a cool place.
Viewing 3D movies makes you feel
uncomfortable.
Primary colors, such as red, blue, or green,
shimmer in the viewfinder.
You may see primary colors, red, blue, or
green, shimmering in the viewfinder when
you move your line of sight. This is not a
malfunction. The shimmering colors will not
be recorded on the memory card.
The temperature of this product is extremely
low. Turn off this product and take it to a
warm place. Leave this product there for a
while, then turn on this product.
Memory card
Photos cannot be recorded.
You cannot record photos while recording a
movie. Press MODE to switch to the photo
mode.
Operations using the memory card
cannot be performed.
When [2D/3D Mode Select] is set to [3D],
you cannot record photos. Set [2D/3D Mode
Select] to [2D].
If you use the memory card formatted on a
computer, format it again on this product
(p. 65).
The access lamp remains lit or flashing
even if recording was stopped.
Images stored on the memory card
cannot be deleted.
This product is recording the scene you have
just shot on the memory card.
The maximum number of images that you can
delete on the index screen at one time is 100.
You cannot delete the protected images.
The imaging field looks different.
The data file name is not indicated
correctly or flashes.
The imaging field may look different
depending on the condition of this product.
This is not a malfunction.
The file is damaged.
The file format is not supported by this
product (p. 87).
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You may not recognize the effect when you use
the large magnification.
The actual recording time for movies is
less than the expected recording time of
the memory card.
The subjects passing by the screen very
fast appear crooked.
Depending on the recording conditions, the
time available for recording may be shorter,
for example when recording a fast moving
object, etc.
This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the way
the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out
image signals, the subjects passing by the lens
rapidly might appear crooked depending on
the recording conditions.
This product stops operating.
The temperature of this product is extremely
high. Turn off this product and leave it for a
while in a cool place.
Horizontal stripes appear on the images.
The temperature of this product is extremely
low. Turn off this product and take it to a
warm place. Leave this product there for a
while, then turn on this product.
This occurs when recording images under a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction.
If you keep applying vibration on this product,
recording may stop.
Black bands appear when you record a TV
screen or computer screen.
Set [
[Active] (p. 60).
SteadyShot] to an option except for
There is a time difference between the
point when START/STOP is pressed and
the point that the recording movie is
started or stopped actually.
Sound is not recorded correctly.
If you disconnect an external microphone, etc.
during recording movies, sound may not be
recorded correctly.
Connect the microphone again in the same
way as when you start recording movies.
On this product, there may be a slight time
difference between the point where you
press START/STOP and the actual point that
recording movie starts/stops. This is not a
malfunction.
The auto focus does not function.
Playback
The recording conditions are not suitable for
auto focus. Adjust the focus manually (p. 57).
Images cannot be played back.
Images recorded on other devices may not be
played back. This is not a malfunction.
When [2D/3D Mode Select] is set to [3D],
movies recorded with 2D cannot be played
back.
SteadyShot does not function.
Set [
(p. 60), [
Even if [
[Standard], [
SteadyShot] to [Active] or [Standard]
SteadyShot] to [On] (p. 60).
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or
SteadyShot] to [On], this
product may not be able to compensate for
excessive vibrations.
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Editing movies/photos on this
product
Photos cannot be played back.
Photos cannot be played back if you have
modified files or folders, or have edited the
data on a computer. (The file name flashes in
that case.) This is not a malfunction.
Unable to edit.
Unable to edit because of the condition of the
image.
is indicated on a thumbnail.
This may appear on an image recorded on
other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery
pack while the memory card icon at the top
right corner of the screen flashes, or before
the access lamp is turned off after recording.
A movie cannot be divided.
A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
A protected movie cannot be divided.
Playback on the TV
This may damage your image data and
displayed.
is
Neither image nor sound is played on the
connected TV.
is indicated on a thumbnail.
When you are using a component A/V
cable, set [Component] according to the
requirements of the connected device (p. 67).
When you are using the component video
plug, make sure the red and white plugs of the
A/V connecting cable are connected (p. 27).
Images are not output from the HDMI OUT
jack, if copyright protection signals are
recorded in the images.
The image data base file may be damaged.
Check the data base file by selecting
(MENU) [Setup] [
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.]. If it still
(
Media
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard
during playback.
When you are using the S VIDEO plug,
make sure the red and white plugs of the A/V
connecting cable are connected (p. 28).
When you record sound with [Micref Level]
be difficult to hear.
The top, bottom, right, and left edges
of images are trimmed slightly on a
connected TV.
Playing back images stored on
memory card on other devices
The screen of this product can display
recording images across the entire screen (full
pixel display). However, this may cause slight
trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left
edges of images when played back on a TV
which is not compatible with full pixel display.
Images cannot be played back or the
memory card is not recognized.
The playback device does not support playing
back memory cards (p. 3).
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It is recommended you record images using
a guide.
This product is not recognized by the
computer.
Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the
computer other than the keyboard, mouse,
and this product.
The image appears distorted on the 4:3
TV.
Disconnect the USB cable from the computer
and this product, and restart the computer,
then connect the computer and this product
again in the correct order.
This happens when viewing a recorded image
and play back the image.
Black bands appear at the top and bottom
of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
This happens when viewing a recorded image
on a 4:3 TV. This is not a malfunction.
Copying/Connecting to other
devices
Images are not copied correctly.
You cannot copy images using the HDMI
cable.
The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the
input jack of another device (p. 49).
Connecting to a computer
“PMB”cannot be installed.
Check the computer environment or
installation procedure required to install
“PMB.”
“PMB”does not work correctly.
Quit “PMB” and restart your computer.
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Self-diagnosis display/
Warning indicators
If indicators appear on the screen, check the
following.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
HDMI output stopped by overheating)
If the problem persists even after you
have tried to fix a couple of times, contact
your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility. In this case, when you
contact them, give them all the numbers of
the error code beginning with C or E.
Because the temperature of this product
has reached a level where HDMI output
has stopped, no image is displayed on the
connected monitor, etc. Leave this product
until the temperature decreases. However, you
can continue recording on this product.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
memory card)
Slow flashing
Free spaces for recording images are running
out. For the type of memory card you can use
with this product, see page 18.
C:(or E:) :(Self-diagnosis display)
Fast flashing
C:04:
There are not enough free spaces for recording
images. After storing the images on other
format the memory card (p. 65).
The image database file may be damaged.
Check the database file by selecting
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (V series). Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series)
(p. 88).
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of this product securely (p. 11).
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
Media
C:06:
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.].
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
memory card formatting)
C:13:
/ C:32:
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and
operate this product again.
The memory card is damaged.
The memory card is not formatted correctly
(p. 65).
E:
:
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible memory card)
(Battery level warning)
The battery pack is nearly used up.
Depending on the operating environment or
battery conditions,
are about 20 minutes remaining.
may flash, even if there
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the write-protect of the memory card)
The memory card is write-protected.
Access to the memory card was restricted on
another device.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
battery pack temperature)
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
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This may occur when you keep applying shock
on this product.
Movies recorded on other devices may not be
played back.
(Warning indicator pertaining to the
external media device)
The image database file may be damaged.
Check the database file by selecting
Inconsistencies found in image database
file. Do you want to repair the image
database file?
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
Media
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.].
Inconsistencies found in image database
file. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do
you want to repair the image database
file?
(Warning indicator pertaining to
formatting of the external media device)
The external media device is damaged.
The external media device is not formatted
correctly.
You cannot record or play back movies
because no movie management information
exists. If you select
information is created and you can record or
play back movies.
, new management
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
This product is unsteady, so camera-shake
easily occurs. Hold this product steady with
both hands and record the image. However,
note that the camera-shake warning indicator
does not disappear.
Inconsistencies found in the image
database file. Back up and recover.
Recover, then import using the included
PC software.
Since the database information of high
definition image quality movies has been
damaged, there are inconsistencies between
the information in the database and the
(Warning indicator pertaining to
photo recording)
The memory card is full.
Photos cannot be recorded during processing.
Wait for a while, then record.
information in the file. Select
to back
up the high definition image quality movies
and repair the database file. You cannot
see the backed-up movies on this product.
By connecting this product to a computer
after repairing the database, you can import
backed-up high definition image quality
movies to the computer using the supplied
“PMB” software installed on the computer.
However, it is not guaranteed that all movies
can be imported to the computer.
Tips
You may hear a melody when some warning
indicators appear on the screen.
Description of warning messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
Memory card
Data error.
An error occurred during reading or writing
the memory card in this product.
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Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was
not completed in time.
This memory card may not be able to
record or play movies.
You have performed recording and erasing
operations repeatedly, or a memory card that
has been formatted by other device is used.
Copy and take data backup to other device
(such as a computer), and then format the
memory card on this product (p. 65).
The size of the inserted memory card is not
sufficient for copying the movie(s). Use the
recommended memory card (p. 18).
Use a memory card recommended for this
product (p. 18).
This memory card may not be able to
record or play images correctly.
Use a memory card recommended for this
product (p. 18).
Do not eject the memory card during
writing. Data may be damaged.
Recovering data.
Reinsert the memory card, and follow the
instructions on the screen.
This product tries to recover data
automatically if the data writing was not
performed properly.
External media cannot execute functions.
Check the database file by selecting
Cannot recover data.
(MENU) [Setup] [
(
Media
Writing data onto the media of this product
has failed. Attempts were made to recover the
data, but they were unsuccessful.
Settings)] [Repair Img. DB F.].
If the message still appears, reconnect the
external media device, then format it. Note
that if you format the external media device,
all the recorded movies and photos are deleted.
If you cannot format the external media
device, the external media device may be
incompatible with this product, or damaged.
Replace it with a new one.
Reinsert the memory card.
Reinsert the memory card a few times. If even
then the indicator flashes, the memory card
could be damaged. Try with another memory
card.
Cannot recognize this memory card.
Format and use again.
Other
you format the memory card, all the recorded
movies and photos are deleted.
Maximum number of images already
selected.
Still picture folder is full. Cannot record
still pictures.
You can select only 100 images at one time for:
Deleting movies/photos
You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete
created folders using this product.
folders using your computer.
Protecting movies/photos, or releasing the
protection
Copying movies/photos
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Recording time of
movies/number of
recordable photos
Playing time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
Expected operating time with each
battery pack
(unit: minute)
Battery pack
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
2D
290
580
3D
250
500
Recording time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
Each operating time in the 2D mode is
measured with [ REC Mode] set to
[Standard ].
2D
(unit: minute)
Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeatedly start/stop recording, switch the
MODE lamp, and zoom.
Times measured when using this product at 25
C (77 °F). 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended.
The recording, monitoring, and playback time
will be shorter when you use this product in low
temperatures.
The recording, monitoring, and playback time
will be shorter depending on the conditions
under which you use this product.
Battery pack
Continuous
recording time
180
360
Typical recording
time
90
180
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
3D
(unit: minute)
Typical recording
time
Battery pack
Continuous
recording time
150
305
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
75
150
the expected recording and playing time.
Monitoring time
Approximate time available when you use a
fully charged battery pack.
2D
(unit: minute)
Battery pack
Continuous monitoring time
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
195
395
3D
(unit: minute)
Battery pack
Continuous monitoring time
NP-FV70
NP-FV100
185
370
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Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable
photos
Memory card
Memory card
(unit: minute)
2 GB 4 GB
15
8 GB
35
16 GB 32 GB
75 150
5.3M
620
1250
2500
5000
10000
7.1M
9
(9) (15) (35) (75) (150)
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
560
9
15
(9) (15) (35) (75) (150)
10 20 40 90 180
(10) (20) (40) (90) (180)
10 30 60 120 245
(10) (30) (60) (120) (245)
25 50 105 215 440
(20) (40) (80) (165) (330)
35
75
150
1100
2250
4550
9200
Each number is measured when the Sony’s
memory card is used.
The number of recordable photos of memory
card shown is for both the maximum image size
of this product and the default image size. The
actual number of recordable photos is displayed
on the screen during recording (p. 93).
The number of recordable photos of memory
card may vary depending on the recording
conditions.
45
90
190
380
770
(35) (75) (155) (310) (630)
Each number is measured when the Sony’s
memory card is used.
Notes
The recordable time and the available
monitoring time may vary depending on the
recording conditions and the subject, [
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable
time.
Notes
REC
The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and
the image processing system allow still image
resolution equivalent to the sizes described.
Tips
Tips
The following list shows the bit-rate, pixels and
aspect ratio of each recording mode (movie +
audio, etc.).
You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999
scenes with 3D, 3,999 scenes with 2D.
The maximum continuous recordable time of a
movie is as follows.
2D: about 13 hours
3D: about 6 hours 30 minutes
This product uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate)
format to automatically adjust image quality to
suit the recording scene. This technology causes
fluctuations in the recording time of the media.
Movies containing quickly moving and complex
images are recorded at a higher bit-rate, and this
reduces the overall recording time.
3D movie:
Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9
2D movie:
PS: Max. 28 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9
FX: Max. 24 Mbps 1,920 1,080 pixels/16:9
FH: Approx. 17 Mbps (average) 1,920 1,080
pixels/16:9
HQ: Approx. 9 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/16:9
LP: Approx. 5 Mbps (average) 1,440 1,080
pixels/16:9
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Using this product
abroad
The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
Photo recording mode:
3,072 2,304 dots/4:3
Power supply
You can use this product in any countries/
regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with
this product within the AC 100 V to 240 V,
50 Hz/60 Hz range.
3,072 1,728 dots/16:9
1,600 1,200 dots/4:3
640 480 dots/4:3
Viewing 3D movies
In countries/regions where 1080/60i
(1080/50i) is supported, you can view
3D movies as recorded by connecting
this product to a 3D compatible TV (or
monitor) with an HDMI cable (sold
separately).
Viewing high definition image quality
movies
In countries/regions where 1080/60i
(1080/50i) is supported, you can view the
movies with the same high definition image
quality as that of the recorded movies. You
need a NTSC (or PAL)-system-based and
1080/60i (1080/50i) compatible TV (or
monitor) with component and AUDIO/
VIDEO input jacks, or HDMI input jacks.
The HDMI cable (sold separately) or a
component A/V cable (supplied with DEV-
5K) must be connected.
Viewing standard definition image
quality movies
To view standard definition image quality
movies, you need a NTSC (or PAL)-system-
based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO input
jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be
connected.
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Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time
by setting a time difference when using
Watching the recorded movies on
a TV
To watch recorded movies on a TV, record
movies after selecting the appropriate
[60i/50i Sel] setting for the TV color system
of the country/region where you are using
this product.
Countries/regions where you need to set
[60i/50i Sel] to [60i (NTSC)]
Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central
America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico,
Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the
USA, Venezuela, etc.
this product abroad. Select
[Setup] [ Clock Settings)]
[Date & Time Setting] [Summer Time]
(MENU)
(
and
(MENU) [Setup]
Clock Settings)] [Area Setting]
[
(
(p. 70).
DEV-ꢃ/ꢃK
When [Auto Clock ADJ ] and [Auto Area
ADJ] are set to [On], the clock is set to
the local time automatically by the GPS
function (p. 71).
Countries/regions where you need to set
[60i/50i Sel] to [50i (PAL)]
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Brazil, China, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,
Guiana, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,
Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, Monaco,
New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland,
Portugal, Russia, Singapore, Slovak
Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Ukraine, United Kingdom,
Uruguay, etc.
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Maintenance and
precautions
World time difference
Time-zone
differences
Area setting
About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul
Nairobi
Tehran
Moscow, Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Yangon
Bangkok, Jakarta
Hong Kong, Singapore,
Beijing
The AVCHD format is a high definition
digital video camera format used to record
a high definition signal using efficient
data compression coding technology. The
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital
or Linear PCM system is used to compress
audio data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
of compressing images at higher efficiency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format.
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
The MPEG-4 MVC/H.264 format is
adopted to compress 3D video data in the
AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 for the 3D and
60p/50p recording.
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
+11:00
+12:00
Tokyo, Seoul
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
Solomon Is
Fiji, Wellington, Eniwetok,
Kwajalein
Samoa
Hawaii
As the AVCHD format uses a
compression coding technology, the
picture may be disturbed in scenes
where picture, field angles or brightness,
etc. change drastically, but this is not a
malfunction.
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Alaska
Recording and playback on this
product
Based on the AVCHD format, this product
records and plays with the high definition
image quality.
Los Angeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
New York, Bogota
Santiago
St. John’s
Video signal*: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920
1080/60p (50p), 1920 1080/60i (50i),
1440 1080/60i (50i)
MPEG-4 MVC/H.264 1920 1080/60i
(50i)
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores, Cape Verde Is.
Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch
Recording media: memory card
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In underground locations, locations
surrounded by dense trees, under an elevated
bridge, or in locations where magnetic fields
are generated, such as near high voltage
cables.
Near devices that generate radio signals of the
same frequency band as this product: near 1.5
GHz band mobile telephones, etc.
*
Data recorded in AVCHD format other than
the above mentioned cannot be played on this
product.
About GPS (DEV-5/5K)
The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a
system that calculates geographical location
from highly accurate US space satellites.
This system allows you to pinpoint your
exact location on the earth. The GPS
satellites are located in 6 orbits, 20,000 km
above the earth. The GPS system consists of
24 or more GPS satellites. A GPS receiver
receives radio signals from the satellites,
and calculates the current location of the
receiver based on the orbital information
(almanac data) and travel time of the
signals, etc.
On triangulating errors
If you move to another location right after
turning the power switch to ON, it may
take a longer time for this product to start
triangulating, compared to when you stay in the
same place.
Error caused by the position of GPS satellites
This product automatically triangulates your
current location when this product receives
radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites. The
triangulating error allowed by the GPS satellites
is about 10 m (33 feet). Depending on the
environment of the location, the triangulating
error can be greater. In this case, your actual
location may not match the location on the map
based on the GPS information. Meanwhile,
the GPS satellites are controlled by the United
States Department of Defense, and the degree of
accuracy may be changed intentionally.
Error during the triangulating process
This product acquires location information
periodically during triangulating. There is
a slight time difference between when the
location information is acquired and when the
location information is recorded on an image,
therefore, the actual recording location may not
match exactly the location on the map based on
the GPS information.
Determining a location is called
“triangulating.” A GPS receiver can
determine the location’s latitude and
longitude by receiving signals from 3 or
more satellites.
As the positions of GPS satellites vary
constantly, it may take longer to determine
the location or the receiver may not be able to
determine the location at all, depending on the
location and time you use this product.
“GPS” is a system for determining geographic
location by triangulating radio signals from
GPS satellites. Avoid using this product in
places where radio signals are blocked or
reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded
by buildings or trees, etc. Use this product in
open sky environments.
On the restriction of use of GPS
You may not be able to record location
information at locations or in situations where
radio signals from the GPS satellites do not
reach this product as follows.
Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of
the situation, the countries/regions of use.
On the geographic coordinate system
In tunnels, indoors or under the shade of
buildings.
Between tall buildings or at narrow streets
surrounded by buildings.
The “WGS-84” geographic coordinate system
is used.
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direction. Note that improper use may cause a
malfunction.
About the memory card
A memory card formatted by a computer
(Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with this product.
Data read/write speed may vary depending
on the combination of the memory card and
memory card compliant product you use.
Damaged or lost data may occur in the
following cases (the data will not be
compensated for):
If you eject the memory card, or turn off
this product while this product is reading
or writing image files on the memory card
(while the access lamp is lit or flashing)
If you use the memory card near magnets or
magnetic fields
It is recommended that you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
Do not attach a label or the like on memory
card or memory card adaptor.
Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
On image data compatibility
Image data files recorded on memory card
by this product conform to the “Design rule
for Camera File system” universal standard
established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics
and Information Technology Industries
Association).
On this product, you cannot play back photos
recorded on other devices (DCR-TRV900/
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
If you cannot use memory cards that have been
used with another device, format it with this
information on the memory card.
You may not be able to play back images with
this product:
When playing back image data modified on
your computer
When playing back image data recorded with
other devices
Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the
memory card.
Do not disassemble or modify the memory
card.
About the “Memory Stick”media
Do not let the memory card get wet.
Keep the memory card out of the reach of small
children. There is danger that a child might
swallow it.
Do not insert anything other than the compliant
size of memory card into the memory card slot.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Do not use or keep the memory card in the
following locations:
Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer
Places under direct sunlight
Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases
Types of“Memory Stick”media
Recording/Playback
“Memory Stick Duo” media
(with MagicGate)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media (Mark2)
“Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo” media
—
This product supports parallel data transfer.
However, the transfer speed may differ,
depending on the type of media you use.
This product cannot record or play data that
uses “MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is
a copyright protection technology that records
and transfers the contents in an encrypted
format.
On the memory card adaptor
When using memory card with memory card
compliant device inserting memory card
into memory card adaptor, make sure the
memory card is inserted facing in the correct
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Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it
up, and install it on this product right before
you start taking shots.
About the “InfoLITHIUM”battery
pack
Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FV100
(supplied with DEV-5K).
Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times
the expected recording time, and make trial
recordings before making the actual recording.
Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
This product operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs NP-
FV70/FV100.
“InfoLITHIUM” V series battery packs
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM”battery pack?
About the remaining battery time
indicator
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between this product and
an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the
power consumption according to the operating
conditions of this product, and displays the
remaining battery time in minutes.
When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for
a long time, or if left in a fully charged state,
or when the battery pack is frequently used.
Use the remaining battery time indication as a
rough guide only.
The battery pack NP-FV70/FV100 is compatible
with “ActiFORCE.”
“ActiFORCE” is a new generation power
system. Battery capacity, boost charge, and
the speed and accuracy of battery time
remaining calculations have been improved
when compared with current “InfoLITHIUM”
P-series battery.
The mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 20 minutes of battery
time remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
About storage of the battery pack
To charge the battery pack
If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
this product once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from this product and put it in a dry, cool place.
To discharge the battery pack on this product
Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using this product.
We recommend charging the battery pack in
an ambient temperature of from 10 C to 30 C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able
to charge it efficiently.
completely, select
(MENU) [Setup]
[ General Settings)] [A. Shut Off]
(
[Off], and leave this product in recording
standby until the power goes off (p. 69).
To use the battery pack effectively
Battery pack performance decreases when the
ambient temperature is 10 C (50 °F) or below,
and the length of time you can use the battery
pack becomes shorter. In that case, do one
of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
About battery life
Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
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Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug this product and have it checked
by a Sony dealer before operating it any further.
Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such
as hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Keep the screen closed when you are not using
this product.
About x.v.Color
x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark
of Sony.
xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video. This standard can express a
wider color range than the currently used
broadcast standard.
Do not wrap this product with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
Do not use a deformed or damaged battery
pack.
About handling of this product
On use and care
Do not use or store this product and accessories
in the following locations:
Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in
the sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. This product may malfunction.
Near strong radio waves or radiation. This
product may not be able to record properly.
Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
Keep metal contacts clean.
If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
Consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
Wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
If any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
When not using this product for a long
time
To keep this product in optimum state for a
long time, turn it on and let it run by recording
and playing back images about once a month.
Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If
sand or dust gets in this product, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
Near windows or outdoors, where the
viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to
direct sunlight. This damages the screen.
Operate this product on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
Do not let this product get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If this product gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
Moisture condensation
If this product is brought directly from a cold
place to a warm place, moisture may condense
inside this product. This may cause a malfunction
to this product.
If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave this product for about 1 hour without
turning it on.
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Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring this
product from a cold place into a warm place (or
vice versa) or when you use this product in a
humid place as follows:
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
You bring this product from a ski slope into a
place warmed up by a heating device.
You bring this product from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place
outside.
You use this product after a squall or a
shower.
This product has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings
even when this product is turned off. The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always charged
while this product is connected to the wall outlet
(wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the
battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery
will be fully discharged in about 3 months if you
do not use this product at all. Use this product
after charging the pre-installed rechargeable
battery.
You use this product in a hot and humid
place.
How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring this product from a cold place
into a warm place, put this product in a plastic
bag and seal it tightly. Remove the bag when
the air temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
However, even if the pre-installed rechargeable
battery is not charged, this product operation will
not be affected as long as you are not recording
the date.
How to charge the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket)
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with
the device turned off for more than 24 hours.
On handling the casing
If the casing is soiled, clean this product body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen
Handling this product with above substances
on your hands
Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time
Note on disposal/transfer of the
memory card
Even if you delete data in the memory card or
format the memory card on this product or a
computer, you may not delete data from the
memory card completely. When you give the
memory card to somebody, it is recommended
that you delete data completely using data
deletion software on a computer. Also, when you
dispose of the memory card, it is recommended
that you destroy the actual body of the memory
card.
About care and storage of the lens
Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
When there are fingerprints on the lens
surface
In hot or humid locations
When the lens is exposed to salty air such as
at the seaside
Store in a well-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
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All other product names mentioned herein may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies. Furthermore,
and are not mentioned in each case in this
Handbook.
On trademarks
“AVCHD 3D/Progressive” and “AVCHD
3D/Progressive” logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation and Panasonic Corporation.
“Memory Stick,” “
,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “
,” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,”
,” “Memory Stick
,”
“
Notes on the License
PRO-HG Duo,” “
“MagicGate,” “
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE
OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER
LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE
IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
,” “MagicGate
Memory Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick
Duo” are trademarks or registered trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
“x.v.Color” / “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of
Sony Corporation.
“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
“DVDirect” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
Blu-ray Discand Blu-rayare trademarks of
the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC
in the United States and other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and
DirectX are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of
Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
Intel, Intel Core, and Pentium are trademarks
or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation
or its subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
“ ” and “PlayStation” are registered
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc.
Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat
are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE <HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM>
“C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg,” software are
provided in this product. We provide this software
based on license agreements with their owners
of copyright. Based on requests by the owners
of copyright of these software applications, we
have an obligation to inform you of the following.
Please read the following sections.
Read “license3.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“C Library,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg” software.
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
included in this product.
This informs you that you have a right to have
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of
the supplied GPL/LGPL.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
MultiMediaCard is a trademark of
MultiMediaCard Association.
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Source code is provided on the web. Use
the following URL to download it. When
downloading the source code, select DEV-5 as the
model for this product.
We would prefer you do not contact us about the
contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If
it is not installed on your computer, you can
download it from the Adobe Systems web page:
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Quick reference
Screen indicators
Right
Indicator
Center
Meaning
Left
Right
Frame rate (60p (50p)/60i
(50i)) and recording mode
(PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) (30)
60i
Remaining battery
(expected recording and
playing time)
60min
4:3
16:9
4:3
Photo size (64)
Bottom
4:3
Left
Indicator
Recording/playback/
editing media (18)
Meaning
An external media device
is connected (46)
Counter (hour:minute:
second)
Estimated recording
remaining time
Approximate number of
recordable photos and
photo size
MENU button (52)
Self-timer recording (60)
GPS triangulating status
Face Detection (61)
Manual focus (57)
0:00:00
00min
9999
Scene Selection (59)
Playback folder
White Balance (56)
SteadyShot off (60)
White Balance Shift (58)
x.v.Color (63)
Destination (70)
Current playing movie or
photo/Number of total
recorded movies or photos
100/112
2D record or playback
3D record or playback
Bottom
Indicator
Intelligent Auto (30)
Meaning
View Images button (24)
Micref Level low (61)
Low Lux (58)
Center
Indicator
Meaning
[STBY]/[REC]
Recording status (22)
Slide show set
Exposure (57)
EV
AE Shift (58)
Shutter Speed (58)
Intelligent Auto (30)
Slide show button
Warning (78)
Playback mode (24)
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Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
Indicator
101-0005
Meaning
Data file name (24)
Protected image (35)
3D Depth Adjustment (26)
Automatic (33)
Exposure is set manually.
Indicators and their positions are approximate
and may differ from what you actually see.
Some indicators may not appear, depending on
the model.
Accessory shoe
Built-in microphone
Lens
POWER switch (15)
CHG (charge) lamp (11)
(View Images) button (24)
START/STOP button (22)
////Enter buttons
Speakers
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MODE button (22)
FINDER 2D/3D (display) button (21)
Power zoom lever (20)
PHOTO button (24)
Camera recording lamp (69)
The camera recording lamp lights up in red
during recording. The lamp flashes when the
remaining memory card capacity or battery
power is low.
START/STOP button (22)
A/V Remote Connector (26)
Memory card access lamp (19)
While the lamp is lit or flashing, this product
is reading or writing data.
Diopter adjustment dial (15)
Viewfinder
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (22)
MIC (PLUG IN POWER) jack
(headphones) jack
Memory card slot (19)
RESET button
Press RESET using a pointed object.
Press RESET to initialize all the settings
including the clock setting.
MANUAL dial (32)
MANUAL button (32)
Strap mount (10)
Tripod receptacle
Attach a tripod (sold separately) to the
tripod receptacle using a tripod screw (sold
separately: the length of the screw must be less
than 5.5 mm (7/32 in.)).
Battery cover (11)
Battery cover lock (11)
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Index
Creating a disc ............................37
CTRL FOR HDMI......................68
Symbols
I
1080p............................................67
3D Depth Adjustment..........26, 32
60i/50i Sel ....................................70
Image Quality/Size .....................63
Image Size....................................64
Indoor ..........................................56
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack...88
IRIS...............................................58
D
Data Code...........17, 25, 32, 50, 65
Date & Time Setting...................70
Delete ...........................................34
Dial Setting..................................32
Digital Zoom...............................60
Disc Burn.....................................40
Disc recorder...............................49
Divide...........................................36
DVD writer..................................48
L
A
Language Setting ..................18, 70
Low Lux .......................................58
LP..................................................30
A. Shut Off...................................69
A/V connecting cable...........27, 50
Abroad .........................................83
AE Shift........................................58
Area Setting.................................70
Auto 3D Lens Adjust..................59
Auto Area ADJ............................71
AVCHD........................................37
AVCHD format...........................85
M
Maintenance................................85
MANUAL dial.............................32
Memory card...............................18
“Memory Stick” media.........18, 87
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
media............................................18
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media............................................18
Menus...........................................53
Micref Level.................................61
Moisture condensation ..............89
Movies....................................22, 25
E
Edit/Copy ....................................64
Event Index..................................24
External media............................45
B
F
Battery Info..................................70
Battery pack.................................11
Beach............................................59
Beep..............................................69
Binoculars....................................20
Blu-ray disc..................................42
Face Detection ............................61
FH.................................................30
File Number ................................65
Focus ............................................57
Format..........................................65
Frame Packing ............................67
Frame Rate...................................63
Fully charged...............................11
FX .................................................30
N
Night Scene .................................59
C
Camera/Mic ................................56
Camera Data ...............................65
Charging the battery pack
abroad ....................................14, 83
Clock Set......................................16
Component .................................67
Connection..................................26
Copying a disc.............................42
O
One Push .....................................56
Outdoor .......................................56
G
P
GPS Information ........................68
GPS Setting..................................69
Guide Frame................................62
Photos ..........................................23
Playing..........................................24
H
HDMI Resolution.......................67
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U
USB cable.....................................48
USB Connect.................. 39, 48, 68
R
REC Lamp ...................................69
Rec Mode.....................................30
Recording ....................................22
Recording and playback time ...81
Recording time of movies/
number of recordable photos....81
V
VF Brightness..............................68
Viewfinder Adjust ......................68
W
White Balance Shift....................58
Wind Noise Reduct. ...................61
S
Saving images in external
media............................................45
Scene Selection ...........................59
Screen indicators ........................93
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
X
x.v.Color.................................63, 89
Self-Timer....................................60
Setting the date and time...........15
Setup.............................................65
Shooting Mode............................56
Shutter Speed ..............................58
Side-by-Side ................................67
Spotlight.......................................59
SteadyShot (Photo).....................60
SummerTime ..............................70
Sunrise&Sunset...........................59
Supplied items...............................9
T
Triangulating...............................31
Triangulating priority mode .....69
Tripod...........................................95
Troubleshooting..........................72
TV.................................................26
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Additional information on this product and
answers to frequently asked questions can
be found at our Customer Support Website.
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