Sony DEV-50, DEV-50V Operating Guide
4-464-708-12(1)
Digital Recording
Binoculars/Jumelles à
enregistrement
numérique
Operating Guide GB
Mode d’emploi FRCA
Manual de
instrucciones
ES
DEV-30/50/50V
Read this first
Before operating the unit, please read this
manual thoroughly, and retain it for future
reference.
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the bottom. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No. DEVSerial No.
Model No. ACSerial No.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock,
1) do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
2) do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
Do not expose the batteries to
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
For customers in the USA
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is intended
to alert the user to the
presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying
the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
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Representative plug of power supply cord of countries/regions around the world.
A Type
(American
Type)
B Type
(British Type)
BF Type
(British Type)
B3 Type
(British Type)
C Type
(CEE Type)
SE Type
(CEE Type)
The representative supply voltage and plug type are described in this chart.
Depend on an area, Different type of plug and supply voltage are used.
Attention: Power cord meeting demands from each country shall be used.
For only the United States
Use a supplied power cord
Europe
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Austria 230 50 C
Belgium 230 50 C
Czech 220 50 C
Denmark 230 50 C
Finland 230 50 C
France 230 50 C
Germany 230 50 C
Greece 220 50 C
Hungary 220 50 C
Iceland 230 50 C
Ireland 230 50 C/BF
Italy 220 50 C
Luxemburg 230 50 C
Netherlands 230 50 C
Norway 230 50 C
Poland 220 50 C
Portugal 230 50 C
Romania 220 50 C
Russia 220 50 C
Slovak 220 50 C
Spain 127/230 50 C
Sweden 230 50 C
Switzerland 230 50 C
UK 240 50 BF
Asia
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
China 220 50 A
Hong Kong 200/220 50 BF
India 230/240 50 C
Indonesia 127/230 50 C
Japan 100 50/60 A
Korea (rep) 220 60 C
Malaysia 240 50 BF
Philippines 220/230 60 A/C
Singapore 230 50 BF
Taiwan 110 60 A
Thailand 220 50 C/BF
Vietnam 220 50 A/C
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O Type
(Ocean Type)
Oceania
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Australia 240 50 O
New Zealand 230/240 50 O
North America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Canada 120 60 A
USA 120 60 A
Central America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Bahamas 120/240 60 A
Costa Rica 110 60 A
Cuba 110/220 60 A/C
Dominican (rep) 110 60 A
El Salvador 110 60 A
Guatemala 120 60 A
Honduras 110 60 A
Jamaica 110 50 A
Mexico 120/127 60 A
Nicaragua 120/240 60 A
Panama 110/220 60 A
South America
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Argentina 220 50 C/BF/O
Brazil 127/220 60 A/C
Chile 220 50 C
Colombia 120 60 A
Peru 220 60 A/C
Venezuela 120 60 A
Middle East
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Iran 220 50 C/BF
Iraq 220 50 C/BF
Israel 230 50 C
Saudi Arabia 127/220 50 A/C/BF
Turkey 220 50 C
UAE 240 50 C/BF
Africa
Countries/regions Voltage Frequency (Hz) Plug type
Algeria 127/220 50 C
Congo (dem) 220 50 C
Egypt 220 50 C
Ethiopia 220 50 C
Kenya 240 50 C/BF
Nigeria 230 50 C/BF
South Africa 220/230 50 C/BF
Tanzania 230 50 C/BF
Tunisia 220 50 C
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CAUTION
Battery pack
If the battery pack is mishandled, the
battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even
chemical burns. Observe the following
cautions.
Do not disassemble.
Do not crush and do not expose the battery
pack to any shock or force such as hammering,
dropping or stepping on it.
Do not short circuit and do not allow metal
objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C
(140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a car
parked in the sun.
Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion
batteries.
Be sure to charge the battery pack using a
genuine Sony battery charger or a device that
can charge the battery pack.
Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small
children.
Keep the battery pack dry.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by Sony.
Dispose of used battery packs promptly as
described in the instructions.
Replace the battery with the specified type
only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.
AC Adaptor
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a
narrow space, such as between a wall and
furniture.
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 apparatus.
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Even if this product is turned off, AC power
source (mains) is still supplied to it while
connected to the wall outlet (wall socket)
via the AC Adaptor.
Note on the power cord (mains lead)
The power cord (mains lead) is designed
specifically for use with this product only,
and should not be used with other electrical
equipment.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are
recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning
your used rechargeable
batteries to the collection and
recycling location nearest you.
For more information
regarding recycling of
rechargeable batteries, call toll
free 1-800-822- 8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle
damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B
For the customers in the U.S.A.
If you have any questions about this
product, you may call:
Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related
matters only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DEV-50V
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego,
CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used
with the equipment in order to comply with
the limits for a digital device pursuant to
Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Note
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that
this DEV-50V Digital Recording Binoculars
is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For details,
please access the following
URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
This product has been manufactured by
or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1
Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
Inquiries related to product compliance
based on European Union legislation
shall be addressed to the authorized
representative, Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters, please refer to the addresses
provided in the separate service or
guarantee documents.
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ATTENTION
The electromagnetic fields at the specific
frequencies may influence the picture and
sound of this unit.
This product has been tested and found
compliant with the limits set out in the
EMC regulation for using connection cables
shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism
causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect
and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.
Disposal of Old Electrical
& Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste.
On certain batteries this symbol might
be used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury
(Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery
contains more than 0.0005% mercury or
0.004% lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of the battery. The recycling of the materials
will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data integrity reasons
require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should
be replaced by qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
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Notice for customers in the United
Kingdom
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is
fitted to this equipment for your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need
to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as
the supplied one and approved by ASTA or
BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an
mark) must be used. If the plug supplied
with this equipment has a detachable fuse
cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after
you change the fuse. Never use the plug
without the fuse cover. If you should lose
the fuse cover, please contact your nearest
Sony service station.
Using this product
Do not hold this product by the viewfinder or
covers. Also, 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
. 10).
Menu items, viewfinder, and lens
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.
or
Exposing the viewfinder or the lens to direct
sunlight for long periods of time may cause
malfunctions.
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. To change the screen language,
select
[
a desired language
(MENU) [Setup]
General Settings] [Language Setting]
.
On recording
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
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ur 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.
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.
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
mp (p. 17) 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. 19) or the
access lamp (p. 17) are lit or flashing
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
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IEC60529 IP54.
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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.
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
wfinder to escape from the bottom (p. 36).
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If sand caught in the parts of this product
impairs their movement, remove the sand with
a blower, etc., and then operate them repeatedly.
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.
How to read Digital Recording
Binoculars Handbook (PDF)
Install the “Digital Recording Binoculars
Handbook” on your computer from the
supplied CD-ROM.
Place the supplied CD-ROM in the
ptical disc drive of your computer.
o
The top page should appear. If the top page
does not appear, double-click the [index.
html] file in the CD-ROM.
Click the CD-ROM manual you want to
read.
The PDF file on the CD-ROM manual will
open.
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.
http://www.adobe.com/
Table of contents
Read this first . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . .. . 3
Getting started
Step 1: Checking the supplied items .. . . . 12
Step 2: Charging the battery pack . . . . . .. . 13
Step 3: Turning the power on, and
setting up this product . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . 14
Step 4: Inserting a memory card . .. . . . . . . . 17
Binoculars/Recording/
Playback
Using this product as binoculars . . .. . . . . . 18
Recording . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. 19
Playback on this product . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . 21
Saving movies and photos
with a computer
Playing images on a computer .. . .. . . . . . .. 22
Preparing a computer (Windows) . . . . . .. . 23
Customizing this product
Using menus . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . 24
Menu lists. .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . .25
Additional information
Troubleshooting . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .28
Precautions . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . 29
Specifications . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . 31
Quick reference
Screen indicators . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . 34
Parts and controls. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . .35
Table of contents
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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)
Micro USB cable (1)
Rechar
Lens cap (1)
Neck strap (1)
“Operating Guide” (1)
CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital Recording Binoculars” (1)
Notes
The “PlayMemories Home” software and
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be
dow
Only for DEV-50/50V
Carrying case (1)
Finder cap (1)
Lar
ge eyecup (2)
ttery pack NP-FV70 (1)
geable ba
“Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook
(PDF)”
nloaded from the Sony website (p. 23).
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-50/50V)
If you cannot see the picture in the
viewfinder clearly under bright light, use
the large eyecup.
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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
Open and rotate the cover.
DC IN jack
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
Power cord
(mains lead)
DC plug
Getting started
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,
5
disconnect the AC Adaptor
from the DC IN jack of this
product.
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.
To remove the battery pack
Turn off this product by pressing the
POWER button (p.
battery/memory card cover (p.
Slide the battery release lever and
remove the battery.
14), then open the
13).
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting up this product
Notes
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.
To turn off the power, press the POWER
button again.
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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Battery release lever
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.
3
Adjust the width between the left
and right viewfinder to fit your
eyes using the IPD ADJ dial.
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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.
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 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
If you see the image below, the device
works correctly.
Image in the right
viewfinder
/ until the lines
.
Getting started
When each setting have been
completed, select [Next].
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 16 for details on the TV color
system in your country/region.
If you see the image below even after
adjusting the viewfinder, cease using this
product.
The horizontal line and the vertical lines do not
overlap.
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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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.
View a subject for which the scale of the
indicator exceeds the
select
Scale
Do not change the subject until the
adjustment is completed.
Notes
If this product fails to perform [Auto 3D Lens
Adjust], select [Run Again].
.
mark, and then
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
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Subjects farther away than 20 m (65 ft.) from
this product
Subjects with various colors and shapes
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.
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.
Step 4: Inserting a memory card
Types of memory card you can use with
this product
“Memory Stick
PRO Duo” media
(Mark2)
“Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”
media
“Memory Stick
Described in this
XC-HG Duo”
media
SD memory card
SDHC memory
card
SDXC memory
card
Operation with all memory cards is not assured.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of up to
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media of
32 GB, “
up to 64 GB and SD cards of up to 64 GB have
been verified to operate with this product.
Open the battery/memory card
cover (p. 13), and insert the memory
card with the nothched edge in the
direction as illustrated until it clicks.
Note the direction of notched corner.
Described in this
manual, “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”
media
manual, “Memory
Stick XC-HG Duo”
media
Described in this
manual, SD card
SD Speed Class 4 or
faster is required.
If the [Preparing image database file. Please
wait.] screen is displayed, wait until the screen
disappears.
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.
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 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.
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
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.
* file
Getting started
Access lamp
Close the battery/memory card cover after
installing the memory card.
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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
3
Hold this product with both
hands and aim it at the subject.
Power zoom lever
. 14).
You can magnify images with the
power zoom lever.
This product adjusts the focus
automatically with the auto-focus function
(default setting).
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.
Tips
SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default
[
setting.
About zooming
The default setting for binoculars
magnification is as noted below.
DEV-30: 0.8 to 15 (approx.)
DEV-50/50V: 0.8 to 25 (approx.)
Binoculars magnification is available if the
following conditions are met.
2D recording mode is activated.
SteadyShot] is set to something
[
other than [Active] and [Digital Zoom]
is set to [On].
Tips
The binoculars magnification indicates how big
the subject looks with the binoculars compared
with your naked eye.
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To adjust the focus manually
Select (MENU) [Camera/Mic]
[ Manual Settings] [Focus] using the
multi-selector.
elect [Manual], then select
S
(nearby subject) /
several times to adjust the focus.
Tips
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To adjust the focus automatically, select [Auto].
(distant subject)
Recording
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 the FINDER 2D/3D.
To use this product in dark places
(Hyper Gain)
You can view a subject brightly even in dark
places by increasing the gain.
Select
[ Manual Settings] [Hyper Gain]
[On].
The image quality deteriorates due to noise
when using [Hyper Gain]. In addition, the color
of the image becomes light.
It is recommended that you adjust the focus
manually.
If you turn off this product, [Hyper Gain] is
also set to [Off].
(MENU) [Camera/Mic]
Notes
Tips
In the default setting, images in the
viewfinder are displayed in 3D (p. 19), but
movies are recorded in 2D.
1
With the power on, press the
MODE button to enter the
desired recording mode.
MODE button
(Movie): When recording a movie
(Photo): When recording a photo
2
Movie recording mode:
Press START/STOP to start
recording.
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
Photo shooting mode:
Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the
focus, then press it fully.
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Notes
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.
s lamp (p. 17) is lit or flashing
cces
A
The media icon in the upper right of the
screen is flashing
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.
(MENU)
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
[Image Quality/Size] [2D/3D Mode
Select].
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.
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(MENU)
When you record 3D movies, the binocular
magnification can be set to up to about 6 . If
you want to view or record a subject at greater
magnification, set [2D/3D Mode Select] to
[2D].
Using menus directly
By registering a favorite menu to the left
part of the viewfinder screen, you can use
the assigned menu directly ([My Button],
.
26).
p
The default settings are [Hyper Gain],
[2D/3D Mode Select] and [VF Brightness].
Controlling the image settings
manually with the MANUAL dial
It is convenient to assigning a menu item to
the MANUAL dial (p. 36).
By pressing the MANUAL button, you can
use the assigned menu. Also, by pressing
and holding the MANUAL button for a few
seconds, you can assign a desired menu
item.
Acquiring location information
using the GPS (DEV-50V)
Set [GPS Setting] to [On] (p. 27).
appears on the screen, and this
product starts acquiring the location
information. The acquired location
information is recorded on movies and
photos.
Playback on this product
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
With the power on, press
(View Images).
The Event Index screen appears after
some seconds.
2
Select an image you want to view
using the multi-selector, then
press the center of the selector.
Playback starts.
previous image / next image
previous event / next event
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.
Operations available on the playback
display
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.
Notes
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.
Tips
/ 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.
Binoculars/Recording/Playback
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Saving movies and photos with a computer
Playing images on a computer
The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your
computer to use them in a variety of ways.
What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows)
View images
Import images
from this product
“PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL.
www.sony.net/pm
Notes
An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home.”
An Internet connection is required to use online services. The services may not be available in some
countries/regions.
in a calendar
Upload images to
online services
Create a movie disc
Software for Mac
The “PlayMemories Home” software is not supported on Mac computers. To import images
from this product to your Mac and play them, use the appropriate software on your Mac. For
details, visit the following URL.
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
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Preparing a computer
(Windows)
Installing the “PlayMemories
Home” software in your computer
Access the following download
site using an Internet browser on
your computer, then click [Install]
[Run].
www.sony.net/pm
Install according to the on-screen
instructions.
When the on-screen instructions
prompting you to connect this product to
a computer appear, connect this product
to your computer with the micro USB
cable (supplied).
Micro USB cable (supplied)
When the installation completes,
“PlayMemories Home” starts up.
View the “PlayMemories Home
Help Guide”
Double-click the “PlayMemories
Home Help Guide” short-cut icon on
the computer screen.
When using Windows 8, select
[PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from
the help menu of “PlayMemories Home.”
If the icon is not displayed on the
computer screen, click [Start] [All
Programs] [PlayMemories Home]
the desired item.
For details on “PlayMemories Home,”
(“PlayMemories Home Help
select
Guide”) on the software or visit the
PlayMemories Home support page (http://
www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/).
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Notes on installation
If the “PlayMemories Home” software is already
installed on your computer, connect this
product to your computer. Functions that can
be used with this product will then be available.
If the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”
software is installed on your computer, it will
be overwritten by the “PlayMemories Home”
software. In this case, you cannot use some
functions that were available with “PMB” with
this “PlayMemories Home” software.
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Customizing this product
Using menus
This product has various menu items under
each of 6 menu categories.
1
Select (MENU).
2
Select a category.
3
Select your desired menu item.
To find a menu item quickly
The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have
sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon
so that the screen displays the list of menus
in the sub-category selected.
Sub-category icons
When you cannot select a menu item
Grayed out menu items or settings are not
available.
When you select the grayed out menu
item, this product displays the reason why
you cannot select the menu item or the
instruction of under which condition you
can set the menu item.
Notes
Select
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
Movie
Photo
Camera/Mic
Manual Settings
White Balance
Exposure
Focus
IRIS
Shutter Speed
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
Hyper Gain
Camera Settings
Auto 3D Lens Adjust
Scene Selection
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot
SteadyShot
Digital Zoom
Auto Back Light
Dial Setting
Face
Face Detection
Microphone
Closer Voice
Auto Wind NR
Micref Level
Records movies.
Shoots photos.
Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment.
Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos.
Focuses manually.
Adjusts the iris.
Adjusts the shutter speed.
Adjusts the exposure based on the results of the automatic
exposure measurement.
Adjusts the white balance manually.
Records bright color images in the dim.
Records bright images in dark places by increasing the
gain.
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.
Sets the digital zoom.
Adjusts the exposure for backlit subjects automatically.
Assigns a function to the MANUAL dial.
Adjusts the image quality of the face(s) automatically.
Detects human faces and records the associated voice
clearly.
Recognizes the recording conditions and reduces the wind
noise.
Sets the microphone reference level.
Customizing this product
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Shooting Assist
My Button
Grid Line
Display Setting
Image Quality/Size
REC Mode
Frame Rate
2D/3D Mode Select
x.v.Color
Image Size
Playback Function
Edit/Copy
Delete
Protect
Copy
Direct Copy
Setup
Media Settings
Media Info
Format
Repair Img. DB F.
File Number
Playback Settings
Data Code
Volume
Connection
TV Type
HDMI 3D Setting
HDMI Resolution
Assigns functions to My Buttons.
Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the subject is
horizontal or vertical.
Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed in
the viewfinder.
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.
Records wider range of colors.
Sets the photo size.
Plays back movies or photos.
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.
Displays memory card information, 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.
Displays the detailed recording data during playback.
Adjusts the volume of playback sound, and the volume of
sound output to monitoring headphones during recording.
Sets the aspect ratio to suit the connected TV.
Select the output format of the right and left images when
you connect this product to a 3D TV with the HDMI cable
(supplied).
Select the output image resolution when connecting this
product to a TV with the HDMI cable (supplied).
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USB Connect
USB LUN Setting
General Settings
VF Brightness
Viewfinder Adjust
GPS Information*
GPS Setting*
REC Lamp
Beep
Language Setting
60i/50i Sel
Battery Info
Power Save
Initialize
Clock Settings
Date & Time Setting
Area Setting
Auto Clock ADJ *
Auto Area ADJ*
* DEV-50V
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 (supplied).
Connects this product to an external device via USB.
Sets this product to improve the compatibility of a USB
connection by restricting some USB functions.
Adjusts the brightness of the viewfinder.
Adjusts the relative vertical position of the right and left
viewfinder.
Displays location information.
Sets the GPS.
Sets the recording lamp to light up or not.
Sets whether this product sounds operation beeps or not.
Sets the display language.
Switch 1080/60i (NTSC-system) and 1080/50i (PAL-
system).
Displays the battery information.
Sets the power to turn off automatically.
Initializes all the settings to the default 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.
Customizing this product
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Additional information
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problems using this
product, follow the steps below.
Check the list on this page, and
inspect this product.
Remove the power source, attach
the power source again after about
1 minute, and turn this product on.
Select (MENU) [Setup]
General Settings] [Initialize].
[
If you select [Initialize], all settings,
including the clock setting, are reset.
Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility if the
issue is not resolved.
See “Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook”
(p. 11) for details on the symptoms of this
product, and “PlayMemories Home Help
uide
” (p. 23) on connecting this product to a
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computer.
The power does not turn on.
Attach a charged battery pack to this product
(p. 13).
This product does not operate even when
the power is set to on.
Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1 minute.
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
If indicators appear on the viewfinder
screen, check the following.
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.
C:04:
The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack V series. Use an “InfoLITHIUM”
ba
ttery pack (V series) (p. 13).
Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to
t
s product securely (p. 13).
hi
C:06:
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
C:13: / C:32:
Remove the power source. Reconnect it and
operate this product again.
E::
Follow the procedure from in
“ Troubleshooting.”
The battery pack temperature is high. Change
the battery pack or place it in a cool place.
This product gets warm.
This product may become warm during
operation. This is not a malfunction.
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Precautions
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
C (140 °F), such as under direct
b
ove 60
a
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.
On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in this product, it may result in
a malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
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.
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 this product turning off when you are not
using this product.
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 (lead).
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.
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 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
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.
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above.
Save all your recorded image data
To prevent your image data from being lost,
save all your recorded images on external media
periodically.
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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
the screen.
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.
Notes on optional accessories
We recommend using genuine Sony accessories.
Genuine Sony accessories may not be available
in some countries/regions.
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
This product has a pre-installed rechargeable
battery to retain the date, time, and other settings
even when this product is turned off. The preinstalled 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. 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.
Procedures
Connect this product to a wall outlet (wall socket)
using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with
this product turned off for more than 24 hours.
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
time. Formatting the memory card will erase
all the data stored on it and the data will be
irrecoverable. Save your important data on your
PC etc.
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