Sony DEV-30, DEV-50, DEV-50V Handbook
Digital Recording Binoculars
Handbook
DEV-30/50/50V
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2013 Sony Corporation 4-464-705-12(1)
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Using this product
Do not hold this product by the following parts.
Also, do not hold this product by the battery/
memory card cover or jack covers.
Viewfinder
Do not place this product with the viewfinder
facing down.
This product is dustproof and rainproof. See
“About dust & rain proof performance of this
product” (p
Menu items, viewfinder, and lens
A menu item that is grayed out is not available
under the current recording or playback
conditions.
The viewfinder is manufactured using
extremely high precision technology, so over
99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny black
points and/or bright points (white, red, blue,
or green in color) that appear constantly in the
viewfinder. These points are normal results of
the manufacturing process and do not affect the
recording in any way.
Exposing the viewfinder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions.
. 5).
Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause
this product to malfunction. Take images of the
sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.
About language setting
The on-screen displays in each local language
are used for illustrating the operating
procedures. Change the screen language before
sing this product if necessary (p. 17).
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On recording
To ensure stable operation of the memory card,
it is recommended that you format the memory
card with this product before using it the first
ime (p. 58). Formatting the memory card will
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erase all the data stored on it and the data will
be irrecoverable. Save your important data on
your PC etc.
Before starting to record, test the recording
function to make sure the image and sound are
recorded without any problems.
Compensation for the contents of recordings
cannot be provided, even if recording or
playback is not possible due to a malfunction of
this product, memory card, etc.
TV color systems differ depending on the
country/region. To view your recordings on a
TV, set [60i/50i Sel] to the setting required in
our country/region before recording (p. 15).
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Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials may
be contrary to the copyright laws.
Use this product in accordance with local
regulations.
See page 17 for the memory card you can use
with this product.
Notes on playing back
You may not be able to play back images
recorded on this product using other devices.
Also, you may not be able to play back images
recorded on other devices using this product.
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DVD media recorded with high
definition image quality
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.
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,
see page 35, and to save images on external
devices, see page 39.
The type of discs or media on which the
images can be saved depend on the [
REC
Mode] selected when the images were recorded.
Movies recorded with [60p Quality
Quality
]) or [Highest Quality ] can be
] ([50p
saved on external media devices or on Blu-ray
scs (p. 37, 40).
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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.
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
he screen (p. 70).
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When this product is connected to a
computer or accessories
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
erform [Format] (p. 58).
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Notes on optional accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.
About this manual, illustrations and
on-screen displays
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.
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Viewing 3D video images
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 necessary.
You should also review the instruction manual
of any other device or media used with this
product.
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.
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
amp (p. 18) is lit or flashing
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removing the battery pack or AC Adaptor
from this product, or applying mechanical
shock or vibration to this product when the
(Movie)/ (Photo) lamps (p. 21) or the
access lamp (p. 18) are lit or flashing
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.
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.
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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About dust & rain proof performance of this product
The main unit of this product has been
proven (by our performance test) to
reach dust & rain proof performance
requirements equivalent to IEC60529 IP54.
Sudden rain or fugitive dust will not affect
operation of this product.
Dustproof performance (IP5x): enclosure
does not allow such ingress of dust as
to cause harmful effects. The enclosure
is not completely dust-tight, however,
and is not guaranteed to protect against
extreme dust exposure.
Rainproof performance (IPx4): enclosure
that does not allow splashing of water
from any directions to cause harmful
effects. This product is not protected
against pressurized water, such as from a
shower or tap, etc.
When an accessory is attached or the AC
adaptor or cables are connected, the dust
& rain proof performance of this product
may be compromised. Be careful not to
allow dust or water to enter this product.
Do not let the product come in contact
with hot water or that with high mineral
content.
Strong shocks such as from dropping of
this product may compromise the rain
proof performance of this product. We
recommended that you contact your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility (charge applies) regarding
repairs.
Make sure to use this product properly,
observing the following points, as
damage caused by misuse, abuse or
failure to properly maintain this product
is not covered by warranty.
Do not use this product underwater.
This product is not waterproof, and should
not be used underwater. Never immerse
this product in water.
Securely close the battery/memory
card cover or jack covers.
Water is more likely to enter this product if
the cover is open. When using this product
in the rain or with wet or sandy hands,
do not open the battery/memory card
cover or jack covers. Doing so may cause a
malfunction.
On use and care
Sand, hair, dirt, etc., trapped in the
sealing gasket of the battery/memory
card cover or jack covers may lead to
water entering this product. Wipe the
area clean with a soft cloth that does not
leave fibers.
Scratches on and deformation or
deterioration of the sealing gasket may
lead to water entering this product. If
the sealing gasket becomes scratched,
deformed or deteriorated, consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service facility.
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The drains on the bottom of this product
are designed to allow any water or sand
entering via the clearance of the IPD ADJ
dial or the viewfinder to escape from the
bottom.
Drains
If sand caught in the parts of this product
impairs their movement, remove the
sand with a blower, etc., and then operate
them repeatedly.
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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
About dust & rain proof performance of this product . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . 5
On use and care . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . 5
Getting started
Step 1: Checking the supplied items . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. 10
Attaching the supplied items . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . 11
Step 2: Charging the battery pack . .. . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . 12
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting up this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. 14
Changing the language setting . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . 17
Step 4: Inserting a memory card . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . 17
Binoculars/Recording/Playback
Using this product as binoculars . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . 19
Recording . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . 21
Recording movies . . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . 21
Shooting photos . .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . 22
Playback on this product . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. 23
Playing images on a TV . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . 25
List of connection . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . 25
Using “BRAVIA” Sync . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . 27
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Useful functions for recording movies and photos . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . 28
Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto) . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . 28
Selecting the recording mode . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . 28
Recording information on your location (GPS) (DEV-50V) . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . 29
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Editing on this product . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . 32
Deleting images . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . 32
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. 33
Dividing a movie . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . 33
Capturing a photo from a movie . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . 34
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Saving movies and photos with a computer
Playing images on a computer . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . 35
What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows) . . . . .. .. . . 35
Software for Mac . . .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . 35
Preparing a computer (Windows) . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . 36
Checking the computer system. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . . 36
Installing the “PlayMemories Home” software in your computer . . . . . . . . . . .. . 36
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . 38
Downloading the dedicated software for this product . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. 38
Saving images with an external device
Selecting a method for saving images on an external device . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . 39
The devices on which the created disc can be played back . .. . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. 39
Saving images on an external media device . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . 40
Saving desired movies and photos . . .. . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . 41
Playing back images in the external media device on this product . . .. .. . . . . 42
Creating a standard definition image quality disc with a recorder, etc. . . .. . .. . . . .. . . . 43
Customizing this product
Using menus .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. 44
Menu lists . . .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . 45
Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode) . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. . 48
Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) . . .. . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . 48
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 56
Edit/Copy (Items for editing) . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . 57
Setup (Other setup items) . .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. 58
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Additional information
Troubleshooting . .. . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. 65
Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. . 70
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. 74
Expected operating time with each battery pack . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . 74
Expected recording time of movies . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. 75
Expected number of recordable photos . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . 75
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Using this product abroad . . . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. 76
Watching the recorded movies on a TV . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . .. .. . . . .. .. . 77
Maintenance and precautions. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . 78
About the AVCHD format . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . 78
About GPS (DEV-50V) . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . 78
About the memory card . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. 79
About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . 80
About handling of this product . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. 81
Quick reference
Screen indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . 85
Parts and controls . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . 86
Index . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. 88
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Getting started
Step 1: Checking the supplied items
The numbers in ( ) are the supplied
quantity.
Digital Recording Binoculars (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (Mains lead) (1)
HDMI cable (1)
Neck strap (1)
“Operating Guide” (1)
CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital Recording Binoculars” (1)
“Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook
(PDF)”
Notes
The “PlayMemories Home” software and
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be
wnloaded from the Sony website (p. 36).
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Only for DEV-50/50V
Carrying case (1)
Finder cap (1)
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Micro USB cable (1)
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1)
Lens cap (1)
Large eyecup (2)
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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 lens cap
When you do not intend to use this
product, store this product with the lens
cap attached.
Attaching the large eyecup
(DEV-50/50V)
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 finder cap (DEV-50/50V)
When you do not intend to use this
product, store this product with the finder
cap attached.
You can attach the finder cap to the neck
strap as illustrated when it is not being
used.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack (V series).
Notes
You cannot use any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than NP-FV70/FV100 with this
product.
To charge the battery, turn off this product by
pressing the POWER button.
Press the battery/memory card
1
cover button () and slide the
cover in the direction of the
arrow (), then open the cover
().
Align the battery with the
2
grooves in the battery
compartment while pressing
the battery release lever (),
then slide the battery until it
clicks ().
Close the battery/memory card
3
cover.
Slide the cover until there is no gap.
Connect the AC Adaptor and
4
the power cord (mains lead) to
this product and the wall outlet
(wall socket).
CHG (charge) lamp
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Open and rotate the cover.
DC IN jack
DC plug
Power cord
(mains lead)
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Align the battery with the grooves.
Battery release lever
AC Adaptor
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge)
lamp turns off when the battery pack
is fully charged.
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When the battery is charged,
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disconnect the AC Adaptor
from the DC IN jack of this
product.
Charging time
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
Battery pack Charging time
NP-FV70 195
NP-FV100 390
The charging times shown in the table above
are measured when charging this product
at a temperature of 25
recommended that you charge the battery in
a temperature range of 10
to 86 °F).
Tips
See page 74 on recording and playing time.
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.
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a
power source
Make the same connections as “Step 2:
Charging the battery pack” (p
battery pack will not be discharged even if
left installed while using a wall outlet (wall
socket) as a power source.
To remove the battery pack
Turn off this product by pressing the
POWER button.
pen the battery/memory card cover
O
(p. 12).
C (77 °F). It is
C to 30 C (50 °F
. 12). The
Slide the battery release lever and
remove the battery.
Battery release lever
Charging the battery pack abroad
You can charge the battery pack in any
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor
upplied) within the AC 100 V - 240 V,
(s
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
(Photo) lamps (p. 21), t
are turned off.
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.
(Movie)/
he access lamp (p. 18)
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.
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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.
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting up this product
Notes
Do not turn the power on with the micro USB
cable connected.
Do not connect the micro USB cable until the
following procedure is completed.
If this product is used by more than one person,
adjust the diopter and the width whenever a
different person uses it.
1
Press the POWER button.
This product is turned on.
2
Adjust the diopter until you
can see a clear image with each
eye by turning the diopter
adjustment knob.
Eye sensor
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Adjust the diopter for each eye separately.
If you bring your eyes close to the
viewfinder, the eye sensor reacts to display
the viewfinder screen.
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Adjust the width between the left
and right viewfinder to fit your
eyes using the IPD ADJ dial.
Adjust the width so that left and right
images overlap.
Make sure that the image in the viewfinder
does not appear as a double image.
When the viewfinder exceeds the limit of
the adjustable range, you will hear a click.
The viewfinder will not move any further.
4
Set the language, area, summer
time, date & time format, and
date & time using the multiselector, then confirm each
setting.
Using the multi-selector
Move the multi-selector towards
/// to select the desired item, and
then press the center of the selector to
complete the selection.
5
Select [60i (NTSC)] or [50i (PAL)]
to suit the TV color system used
in your country/region, then
select .
When the 60i/50i selection is made,
this product restarts to update the
system.
See page 77 for details on the TV color
system in your country/region.
6
Adjust the relative vertical
position of the right and left
viewfinder.
Make sure that the horizontal line
overlaps the vertical lines.
Image in the left
viewfinder
Image in the right
viewfinder
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When each setting have been
completed, select [Next].
To set the date and time again, select
(MENU) [Setup] [ Clock
Settings] [Date & Time Setting]
[Date & Time]. When [Date & Time] is
not on the screen, press
item appears.
/ until the
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 by
selecting
overlap, then select
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/ until the lines
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If you see the image below, the device
works correctly.
If you see the image below even after
adjusting the viewfinder, cease using this
product.
View a subject for which the scale of the
indicator exceeds the
select
Scale
Do not change the subject until the
adjustment is completed.
.
mark, and then
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The horizontal line and the vertical lines do not
overlap.
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.
7
Select [Run].
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.
8
Adjust the 3D lens.
Aim this product at a subject to display
it on the screen.
Notes
If this product fails to perform [Auto 3D Lens
Adjust], select [Run Again].
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.
Subjects that indicate a higher scale:
Distant subjects in bright places such as
outdoors
ubjects farther away than 20 m (65 ft.) from
S
this product
Subjects with various colors and shapes
Subjects that indicate a lower scale and
result in adjustment failure:
Subjects in night scenes and in dark places
Subjects within 20 m (65 ft.) from this
product
Subjects with few patterns and shapes
Subjects that repeat the same pattern, such as
rows of windows on buildings
Moving subjects
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Step 4: Inserting a memory card
Notes
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,
select
[
[Date/Time]
(MENU) [Setup]
Playback Settings] [Data Code]
.
To turn off the power
Press the POWER button.
Changing the language setting
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language.
Select
[
Setting] a desired language
(MENU) [Setup]
General Settings] [Language
Types of memory card you can use with
this product
“Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media
(Mark2)
“Memory Stick
Described in this
manual, “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
media
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PRO-HG Duo”
media
“Memory Stick
Described in this
XC-HG Duo”
media
manual, “Memory
Stick XC-HG Duo”
media
SD memory card
SDHC memory
card
SDXC memory
Described in this
manual, SD card
SD Speed Class 4 or
faster is required.
card
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to
GB, “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media of
32
up to 64 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have
been verified to operate with this product.
.
Notes
Movies recorded on “Memory Stick XC-HG
Duo” media and 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 the
“Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media and SDXC
memory cards.
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1
Open the battery/memory
card cover (p. 12), and insert
the memory card with the
nothched edge in the direction
as illustrated until it clicks.
Note the direction of notched corner.
Access lamp
If the [Preparing image database file.
Please wait.] screen is displayed, wait
until the screen disappears.
2
Close the battery/memory card
cover (p. 12).
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
. 58).
(p
Confirm the direction of the memory card.
If you forcibly insert the memory card in the
wrong direction, the memory card, memory
card slot, and/or image data may be damaged.
Do not open the battery/memory card cover
during recording.
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be
careful so that the memory card does not pop
out and drop.
Do not eject the memory card while the access
lamp is lit. Doing so may cause movies and/or
photos to not be saved on the memory card
properly.
To eject the memory card
Open the battery/memory card cover and
lightly push the memory card in once.
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Binoculars/Recording/Playback
Using this product as binoculars
1
Press the POWER button.
This product is turned on.
Some settings screen may appear
depending on the status of this product
when it is turned on. Use this product
after completing any necessary
adjustments.
2
Make sure that the diopter, the
width, and the relative vertical
position of the right and left
viewfinder fit you (p. 14).
3
Hold this product with both
hands and aim it at the subject.
You can magnify images with the power
zoom lever.
This product adjusts the focus
automatically with the auto-focus function
(default setting).
Tips
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default
[
setting.
About zooming
Magnifications available are as follows.
Binoculars magnification (approx.)
DEV-30 DEV-50/50V
Movie
recording (2D
1
mode)
*
Movie
recording (3D
1
mode)
*
Photo recording
0.8 to
2
15
*
0.8 to
3
10
*
0.5 to
6
0.5 to
4
15
*
Zoom ratio (approx.)
DEV-30 DEV-50/50V
Movie
recording (2D
mode)
Movie
recording (3D
mode)
Photo recording
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)
3
*
[Digital Zoom] is set to [Off]
4
*
The image quality decreases when you use the
large magnification
Tips
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.
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2
20
*
3
13 *
12 12
4
33
*
19
0.8 to
2
25
*
0.8 to
3
12
*
0.5 to
6
0.5 to
4
25
*
2
33 *
3
16 *
4
55 *
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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
[
multi-selector.
elect [Manual], then select
S
(nearby subject) /
(distant subject)
several times to adjust the focus.
Tips
To adjust the focus automatically, select [Auto].
To switch the viewfinder display
between 2D and 3D
Press FINDER 2D/3D to switch the
viewfinder display between 2D and 3D.
At the default setting, images in the
viewfinder are displayed in 3D.
Notes
The recorded image does not change even if you
press FINDER 2D/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.
To use this product in dark places
(Hyper Gain)
You can view a subject brightly even in dark
places by increasing the gain.
Select
[
(MENU) [Camera/Mic]
Manual Settings] [Hyper Gain]
[On].
Notes
The image quality deteriorates due to noise
when using [Hyper Gain]. In addition, the color
of the image becomes light.
Tips
It is recommended that you adjust the focus
manually.
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Recording
In the default setting, images in the
viewfinder are displayed in 3D (p. 20), but
movies are recorded in 2D.
Press the POWER button.
This product is turned on.
Recording movies
Make sure that the
(Movie)
lamp is on.
If the (Photo) lamp is on, press
MODE to turn on the
lamp.
MODE button
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
(Movie)
Press START/STOP to start
recording.
[STBY] [REC]
The recording lamp lights in red
during recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
To display items on the screen again
Operate the multi-selector. You can change
the settings using the [Display Setting]
enu (p. 55).
m
Notes
The maximum continuous recordable time of a
movie is as follows.
2D: about 13 hours
3D: about 6 hours 30 minutes
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.
ccess lamp (p. 18) is lit or flashing
A
The media icon in the upper right of the
screen is flashing
Tips
See page 75 on the recordable time of movies.
You can check the recordable time, estimated
remaining capacity, etc., by selecting
(MENU) [Setup] [
[Media Info].
Media Settings]
To switch the 2D and 3D recording
mode
You can select a recording mode of either
2D or 3D.
To switch 2D and 3D, select
(MENU)
[Image Quality/Size] [2D/3D Mode
Select].
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.
Recommended distance from the
subject and zooming level
The distance at which you can obtain
good 3D movies varies depending on the
zooming level.
Recommended recording distance (approx.) Zoom
2 m to (9 m) [6 ft. to (30 ft.)]
6 m to (16 m) [20 ft. to (51 ft.)]
24 m to (30 m) [78 ft. to (100 ft.)]
A subject farther away than the
recommended recording distance will
lose 3D depth.
Notes
You should not record a subject closer than the
recommended recording distance in 3D because
an uncomfortable movie will be recorded.
Record the subject in 2D.
When you record 3D movies, the binocular
agnification can be set to up to about 6 . If
m
you want to view or record a subject at greater
magnification, set [2D/3D Mode Select] to
[2D].
Data code during recording
The recording date, time, condition and
coordinates (DEV-50V) are recorded
automatically on the memory card. They
are not displayed during recording.
However, you can check them as [Data
ode] during playback (p. 58).
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Shooting photos
Press MODE to turn on the
(Photo) lamp.
The screen display switches for photo
recording mode.
You can also switch the recording
mode by selecting [MODE] on the
viewfinder screen.
MODE button
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
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Playback on this product
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the
focus, then press it fully.
Flashes Lights up
When disappears, the photo is recorded.
Note
You cannot shoot photos when [2D/3D Mode
Select] is set to [3D]. Select
[Image Quality/Size] [2D/3D Mode Select]
[2D].
You cannot shoot photos in 3D.
Tips
See page 75 regarding the number of photos
recordable.
To change the image size, Select
[Image Quality/Size] [
a desired setting
You cannot record photos while
displayed.
(MENU)
(MENU)
Image Size]
.
is
You can play back images recorded with
this product.
Tips
If you want to play back 3D images, set [2D/3D
Mode Select] to [3D].
1
Press the POWER button.
This product is turned on.
2
Press (View Images).
The Event Index screen appears after
some seconds.
3
Select an image you want to view
using the multi-selector, then
press the center of the selector.
Playback starts.
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To the MENU screen
previous image / next
image
event
Change to the movie/photo
recording mode
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previous event / next
Event title
Total time of movies/Total number
of photos in the event
Switch Image Type button (2D
only) (
Movie
Photo
* If you start playback from the
[
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.
MOVIE, PHOTO,
MOVIE/PHOTO*)
MOVIE/PHOTO] screen, movies
Operations available on the playback
display
Some buttons may not be displayed depending
on the playback image.
Notes
You may not be able to play back the images
with devices other than this product.
Tips
When playback from the selected image reaches
the last image, the screen returns to the INDEX
screen.
/ during pause to play back
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
playback by selecting
[Setup] [
Code] a desired setting
To play a Slideshow, select [
the Switch Image Type button on the Event
Index screen. To repeat Slideshow, select
[Slideshow Set].
Playback Settings] [Data
(MENU)
.
PHOTO] from
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/
/
Pause/Play
Stop
Previous/Next image
Fast-reverse/Fastforward
Play slide show
Volume
Delete
Context
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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.
Output connectors on this product
Multi/Micro
USB terminalHDMI OUT jack
1
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV.
2
Connect this product to a TV.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
source (p. 13).
3
Play a movie or a photo on this
product (p. 23).
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].
HDMI Cable (supplied)
Adjusting the depth of 3D movies
when this product is connected to a 3D
TV with the HDMI cable (supplied)
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.
elect [3D Depth Adjustment] on
S
the 3D movie playback screen.
The movie stops, and a warning about
[3D Depth Adjustment] appears.
Select [Next] to display the screen used
to adjust the vertical direction.
elect / to adjust the vertical
S
direction [Next].
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The screen used to adjust horizontal
direction appears.
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Select / to adjust the
horizontal direction
.
Connecting to a high definition TV
The movies are played back in high
definition image quality.
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 occur.
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. 59).
When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of an AV Cable (sold
separately) 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.
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HDMI Cable (supplied)
Connecting to a non-high-definition
16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
Movies are played back in standard
definition image quality.
AV Cable (sold separately)
(Yellow)
(White)
(Red)
When you connect with HDMI cable
It is recommended that you use an authorized
cable with HDMI logo or a Sony HDMI cable.
Use an HDMI micro 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.
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
Connect this product to the LINE IN input on
the VCR using an AV Cable (sold separately).
Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE
(VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
Notes
When an AV Cable (sold separately) is used to
output movies, movies are output with standard
definition image quality.
Tips
If you connect this product to the TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
HDMI output takes priority.
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.
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Using “BRAVIA” Sync
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.
Notes
There may be some operations you cannot do
with the remote commander.
To set this product, select
[Setup] [
HDMI] [On] (the default setting)
Also set your TV accordingly. Refer to the
instruction manual of the TV for details.
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 will be
turned off simultaneously.
Connection] [CTRL FOR
(MENU)
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