Sony FDR-AX100, FDR-AX100E, HDR-CX900, HDR-CX900E User Manual

Help Guide: Digital 4K Video Camera Recorder/Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E

How to Use

Before use

Model Information

Model Information [1]

Parts and controls

Parts and controls (front/top) [2]
Parts and controls (side) [3]
Parts and controls (back/bottom) [4]
Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander) [5]

Screen indicators

Screen indicators [6]

Movie recording format

Recording formats available with this product and their features [7]

Getting started

Checking the supplied items

Supplied items [8]

Attaching the lens hood [9]

Power source preparations

Attaching the battery pack [10]
Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor [11]
Charging the battery pack using your computer [12]
Turning the power on [13]
Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [14]

Initial setup

Setting the language, date and time [15]
Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing [16]
Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing [17]
Displaying items on the LCD monitor [18]

Preparing a memory card

Inserting a memory card [19]
Types of memory card you can use with this product [20]

Recording

Recording movies/photos

Recording movies [21]
Shooting photos [22]

Changing the brightness manually for recording

Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial [23]
Assigning frequently-used menu items to the MANUAL button [24]
Adjusting the IRIS (aperture) [25]
Adjusting the shutter speed [26]
Adjusting the gain (ISO) [27]

Adjusting the exposure [28]

Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter) [29]

Useful functions for recording

Zooming [30]
Adjusting the focus manually [31]
Magnifying the image to obtain better manual focus (Focus Magnifier) [32]
Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture) [33]
Recording in mirror mode [34]
Intelligent Auto [35]
Decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie (My Voice Canceling) [36]
Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority) [37]
Recording subjects other than people (Tracking focus) [38]

Playback

Playing images using Event View

Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen [39]
Screen display on the Event View screen [40]

Playing images using Highlight Playback

Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback) [41]
Changing the settings for Highlight Playback [42]
Saving Highlight Playback (Scenario Save) [43]
Playing back a saved scenario [44]

Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format)

Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie format) [45]

Editing images from the playback screen

Notes on editing [46]

Deleting the selected images [47]

Deleting by date [48]
Dividing a movie [49]
Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) [50]

Playing images on a 4K TV

Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the 4K functionality) [51]
Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K movie (models with the 4K

functionality) [52]

Playing images on a high definition TV

Connecting this product to a high definition TV [53]
Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound [54]
Using BRAVIA Sync [55]
On Photo TV HD [56]
On the HDMI cable [57]

Playing images on a non-high-definition TV

Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV [58]

Saving images with an external device

How to save movies

Saving movies [59]

Using the PlayMemories Home software

Using the PlayMemories Home software [60]
Checking the computer system [61]
Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your computer [62]
Disconnecting this product from the computer [63]
About the dedicated software for this product [64]
Creating a Blu-ray disc [65]

Saving images on an external media device

Notes on use of the external media [66]
Saving images on an external media device [67]
Saving the desired images in this product to the external media device [68]
Playing back images in the external media device on this product [69]
Deleting images in the external media device [70]

Creating a disc with a recorder

Creating a disc with a recorder [71]

Using the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function [72]

Controlling via a smartphone

Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander [73]
Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander using the NFC function

(NFC one-touch remote) [74]

Transferring images to a smartphone

Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet [75]
Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone or tablet using the NFC function

(NFC one-touch sharing) [76]

Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer [77]

Transferring images to a TV

Playing images on a TV (View on TV) [78]

Connecting a smartphone

Low Lux [98]

Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet [79]
Connecting to an iPhone or iPad [80]
Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet [81]

Installing PlayMemories Mobile

About the PlayMemories Mobile software [82]

Menu operations

Using menu items

Setting up menu items [83]
How to use the keyboard [84]

Shooting Mode

Movie [85]
Photo [86]
Smth Slw REC [87]
Golf Shot [88]
High SpeedREC [89]

Camera/Mic

White Balance [90]
Spot Meter/Fcs [91]
Spot Meter [92]
Spot Focus [93]
Exposure [94]
Focus [95]
AGC Limit [96]
AE Shift [97]

Scene Selection [99]
Picture Effect [100]
Cinematone [101]
Fader [102]
Self-Timer [103]
SteadyShot (Movie) [104]
SteadyShot (Photo) [105]
Digital Zoom [106]
Auto Back Light [107]
Dial Setting [108]
NIGHTSHOT Light [109]
Face Detection [110]
Smile Shutter [111]
Smile Sensitivity [112]
Flash (Only when connecting an external flash) [113]
Flash Level (Only when connecting an external flash) [114]
Red Eye Reduction (Only when connecting an external flash) [115]
My Voice Canceling [116]
Blt-in Zoom Mic [117]
Auto Wind NR [118]
Audio Mode [119]
Audio Rec Level [120]
Ctrl with Smartphone [121]
My Button [122]
Grid Line [123]
Zebra [124]
Peaking [125]
Camera Data Disp. [126]
Audio Level Display [127]

Image Quality/Size

REC Mode [128]

Frame Rate [129]
Dual Video REC [130]
File Format [131]
Image Size [132]

Playback Function

Event View [133]
Scenario [134]

Edit/Copy

Send to Smartphone [135]
View on TV [136]
Send to Computer [137]
Delete [138]
Protect [139]
Direct Copy [140]

Setup

Media Info [141]
Format [142]
Repair Img. DB F. [143]
File Number [144]
Data Code [145]
Volume [146]
Download Music (HDR-CX900/FDR-AX100) [147]
Empty Music (HDR-CX900/FDR-AX100) [148]
WPS Push [149]
Access point settings [150]
Edit Device Name [151]
Disp MAC Address [152]
SSID/PW Reset [153]
Network Info Reset [154]

TV Type [155]
HDMI Resolution [156]
CTRL FOR HDMI [157]
USB Connect [158]
USB Connect Setting [159]
USB Power Supply [160]
USB LUN Setting [161]
Beep [162]
Monitor Brightness [163]
Display Setting [164]
Airplane Mode [165]
REC Lamp [166]
Remote Ctrl [167]
Language Setting [168]
24p Mode (HDR-CX900E/FDR-AX100E) [169]
Cancel 24p Mode (HDR-CX900E/FDR-AX100E) [170]
Calibration [171]
Battery Info [172]
Power Save [173]
Initialize [174]
Date & Time Setting [175]
Area Setting [176]

Charging time/recording time of movies/number of
recordable photos

Check the charging time

Charging time [177]

Expected recording and playback times for individual batteries

Expected recording time with each battery pack [178]
Expected playback time with each battery pack [179]

Expected movie recording time and number of recordable photos
for memory cards

Notes on recording [180]
Expected recording time of movies [181]
Expected number of recordable photos [182]

Bit-rate for each recording mode

Bit-rate and recording pixels [183]

Pixels recorded at each image size of photos

Recording pixels and aspect ratio [184]

Additional information

Precautions

About the AVCHD format [185]
About the memory card [186]
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack [187]

Handling of this product

On use and care [188]
On connecting to a computer or accessory etc. [189]
Notes on optional accessories [190]
On moisture condensation [191]
Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card [192]
Notes on the Wireless Remote Commander [193]

Maintenance

On handling the LCD monitor [194]
To clean the casing surface [195]

About care and storage of the lens [196]

Using this product abroad

Using this product abroad [197]
World time difference [198]

Trademarks

On trademarks [199]

License

Notes on the License [200]

Zoom magnifications

Zoom magnifications [201]

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

If you have problems [202]

Overall operations

The power does not turn on. [203]
This product does not operate even when the power is set to on. [204]
The menu settings have been changed automatically. [205]
This product gets warm. [206]
Intelligent Auto is canceled. [207]

Batteries/power sources

The power abruptly turns off. [208]
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.

[209]
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged. [210]
The remaining battery power is not displayed correctly. [211]
The battery pack is quickly discharged. [212]

Monitor

Menu items are grayed out. [213]
The buttons do not appear on the LCD monitor. [214]
The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all. [215]
The buttons on the LCD monitor quickly disappear. [216]
There are dots in the shape of a grid on the monitor. [217]
The backlight of the LCD monitor turns off if you do not attempt to operate this product for a

while. [218]

Viewfinder

The image in the viewfinder is not clear. [219]
The image in the viewfinder is no-longer displayed. [220]

Memory card

Operations using the memory card cannot be performed. [221]
Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted. [222]
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes. [223]
Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. [224]

Wireless Remote Commander

The supplied Wireless Remote Commander does not function. [225]
Another DVD device operates when you use the supplied Wireless Remote Commander.

[226]

Recording

Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. [227]

terminates prematurely. [250]

Photos cannot be recorded. [228]
The access lamp remains lit or flashing even if recording has stopped. [229]
The imaging field looks different. [230]
The actual recording time for movies is less than the expected recording time of the

recording media. [231]
This product stops recording. [232]
There is a slight time lag between the moment when START/STOP is pressed and the actual

movie recording starts or stops. [233]
The auto focus does not function. [234]
SteadyShot does not function. [235]
Images cannot be recorded or played back correctly. [236]
The subjects passing across this product very fast appear crooked. [237]
Horizontal stripes appear on the images. [238]
[Monitor Brightness] cannot be set. [239]
Sound is not recorded correctly. [240]
Photos are recorded automatically. [241]

Playback

Images cannot be played back. [242]
Photos cannot be played back. [243]
The movie freezes. [244]
An icon appears on a thumbnail. [245]
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback. [246]
Left and right sound is heard unbalanced when playing back movies on computers orother

devices. [247]

Wi-Fi

The wireless access point you want to connect to does not appear. [248]
[WPS Push] does not work. [249]
[Ctrl with Smartphone], [Send to Smartphone], [Send to Computer] or [View on TV]

Cannot transfer movies to your smartphone. [251]
The shooting screen does not display smoothly. The connection is cut off. [252]
The NFC connection does not work. [253]

Editing movies/photos on this product

Unable to edit. [254]
A movie cannot be divided. [255]

Playback on a TV

Neither image nor sound is played on the connected TV. [256]
The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV.

[257]
The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. [258]
Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the LCD monitor of the 4:3 TV. [259]

Copying/Connecting to other devices

Images are not copied correctly. [260]

Connecting to a computer

PlayMemories Home cannot be installed. [261]
PlayMemories Home does not work correctly. [262]
This product is not recognized by the computer. [263]

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators

Self-diagnosis display [264]

Warning messages

Warning messages

Warning Indicators [265]

[1] How to Use Before use Model Information

Model Information

In this Help Guide, the differences in the specifications for each model are described together.
If you find the description “Models with ... ” like below, confirm in this chapter whether the
description applies to this product.

(models with the 4K functionality)
(models with the NTSC color system)

To confirm the model name of this product

See the bottom of this product.

A: Model name (FDR-xxxx/HDR-xxxx)

Differences in functions

Models with the NTSC color system: FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900
Models with the PAL color system: FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E
Models with the 4K functionality: FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E
Models with the USB IN/OUT jacks: FDR-AX100/HDR-CX900
Models with the USB Output only jack: FDR-AX100E/HDR-CX900E

Note

For the following items, the descriptions are explained with the model name.

Parts and controls
Menu items
Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable photos

[2] How to Use Before use Parts and controls

Parts and controls (front/top)

1. Multi interface shoe

For details on compatible accessories of the Multi interface shoe, visit the Sony website in
your area, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Operations with other manufacture’s accessories are not guaranteed. If you use a shoe
adaptor (sold separately), you can also use accessories compatible with an Active
Interface Shoe.

2. PHOTO button

3. Power zoom lever

4. N mark
NFC: Near Field Communication

5. Loop for a shoulder belt

6. Grip belt

7. FOCUS MAGNIFIER button

8. (microphone) jack (PLUG IN POWER)

9. Remote sensor

10. Camera recording lamp

11. NIGHT SHOT light

12. Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.
If you use an adaptor cable (sold separately), you can also use accessories via an A/V
Remote Connector.

13. Built-in microphone

14. Lens ring

15. Lens (ZEISS lens)

16. ZOOM/FOCUS switch

17. AF/MF button

18. MANUAL button

19. MANUAL dial

[3] How to Use Before use Parts and controls

Parts and controls (side)

1. Speaker

2. Memory card access lamp
While the lamp is lit or flashing, this product is reading or writing data.

3. Memory card slot

4. HDMI OUT jack

5. (headphones) jack

6. ND FILTER (AUTO/MANUAL) switch

7. ND FILTER switch

8. POWER button

9. WHITE BALANCE button

10. PROGRAM AE button

11. IRIS button

12. GAIN/ISO button

13. SHUTTER SPEED button

14. (View Images) button

15. (My Voice Canceling) button
Suppresses the voice of the person recording the movie.

16. DISPLAY button

17. NIGHT SHOT button

[4] How to Use Before use Parts and controls

Parts and controls (back/bottom)

1. LCD monitor/Touch panel
If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close the LCD monitor with the screen
facing out. This is convenient during playback operations.

2. Viewfinder
This product is turned on when the viewfinder is pulled out.

3. Eye sensor
When the LCD monitor is closed, pull out the viewfinder and move your eye closer to the
viewfinder. You can view the subject through the viewfinder.

4. Viewfinder lens adjustment dial

If the indications in the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the viewfinder lens adjustment
dial.

5. Battery pack

6. POWER/CHG (charge) lamp

7. / (Shooting Mode) button

8. START/STOP button

9. Built-in USB Cable

10. DC IN jack

11. Tripod receptacle
Attach a tripod (sold separately: the length of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32
in.)). Depending on the specifications of the tripod, this product may not attach in the
proper direction.

12. BATT (battery) release lever

To fasten the grip belt

[5] How to Use Before use Parts and controls

Parts and controls (Wireless Remote Commander)

1. DATA CODE button
Displays the date and time and the camera settings data when you press this button
during playback.

2. PHOTO button
The on-screen image when you press this button will be recorded as a still image.

3. SCAN/SLOW buttons

4. / (Previous/Next) buttons

5. PLAY button

6. STOP button

7. DISPLAY button

8. Transmitter

9. START/STOP button

10. Power zoom buttons

11. PAUSE button

12. VISUAL INDEX button
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen during playback.

13. / / / /ENTER buttons
When you press any of these buttons, the light blue frame appears on the LCD monitor.
Select a desired button or an item with / / / , then press ENTER to enter.

[6] How to Use Before use Screen indicators

Screen indicators

The following indicators appear when you change the settings.

On the left side of the screen ( )

MENU button

Self-timer recording

[Airplane Mode] set to [On]

Fader

[Face Detection] set to [Off]

[Smile Shutter]

Manual focus

Scene Selection

SteadyShot off

Zebra

Peaking

Intelligent Auto

At the center of the screen ( )

Slideshow Set

Warning

Playback mode

REC/STBY Recording mode

AE/AF lock

Nightshot

NFC

Wi-Fi

Picture Effect

On the right side of the screen ( )

60i Frame rate (30p/60p/50p/60i/50i/24p/25p), recording mode

(PS/FX/FH/HQ/LP) and movie size

Dual Video REC

60 min Remaining battery

Recording/playback/editing media

0:00:00 Counter (hour:minute:second)
00min Estimated recording time
9999 20.0M/14.2M Approximate number of recordable photos and photo size

Playback folder of the memory card

100/112 Current playing movie or photo/Number of total recorded movies or photos

Connection to the external media device

At the bottom of the screen ( )

Audio Rec Level

[Auto Wind NR] set to [Off]

[My Voice Canceling] set to [On]

Blt-in Zoom Mic

Audio Mode

Cinematone

Low Lux

AGC Limit

Audio Level Display

EV AE Shift

F2.8 IRIS
30dB Gain
60 Shutter Speed

Exposure Auto/Manual

Intelligent Auto

Data file name

Protect

5500K White Balance

ND filter

Note

Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.
Some indicators may not appear, depending on the model.

[7] How to Use

Before use Movie recording format

Recording formats available with this product and their
features

This product supports XAVC S 4K (models with the 4K functionality), XAVC S HD and AVCHD.
The image quality of XAVC S 4K is 4-times greater than the conventional high definition image
quality.

XAVC S 4K
Recording pixels:

3,840 × 2,160 dots

Bit-rate:

60 Mbps

Feature:

Records in 4K. Even if you do not have a 4K TV, recording in 4K format is recommended for
future purpose.

XAVC S HD
Recording pixels:

1,920 × 1,080 dots

Bit-rate:

50 Mbps

Feature:

Allows you to record clearer images since XAVC S HD has more information compared with
AVCHD.

AVCHD
Recording pixels:

1,920 × 1,080 dots

Bit-rate:

Max. 28 Mbps

Feature:

Allows you to save images on devices other than computers.

Hint

Bit-rate refers to the data amount recordable over a certain period of time.

[8] How to Use

Getting started Checking the supplied items

Supplied items

The numbers in ( ) indicate the supplied quantity.

For all models

Camcorder (1)
AC Adaptor (1)

HDMI cable (1)

USB connection support cable (1)

Power cord (mains lead) (1)

Lens hood (1)

Lens cap (attached to this product) (1)

Wireless Remote Commander (1)

Operating Guide (1)

Only for FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV70 (1)

Only for HDR-CX900/HDR-CX900E

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FV50 (1)

Hint

The USB connection support cable is designed for use with this product only. Use this cable
when the Built-in USB Cable of this product is too short for connection.

[9] How to Use Getting started Checking the supplied items

Attaching the lens hood

Attach the lens hood to prevent stray light from affecting your images.

1. Align the red line on the lens hood with the red point on the lens (Lens hood index), then
insert the lens hood into the lens mount and rotate it clockwise until the lens hood clicks
into place.

[10] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations

Attaching the battery pack

Attach the battery pack to this product.

1. Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder, and then attach the battery pack ( ).

Align the indentation on this product and projection on the battery pack, then slide the
battery pack upwards.

To remove the battery pack

Turn off this product. Slide the battery release lever ( ) and remove the battery pack ( ).

Note

You cannot use any InfoLITHIUM battery pack other than the V series to this product.
You cannot use the NP-FV30 InfoLITHIUM battery pack with this product.
In the default setting, the power turns off automatically if you leave this product without any
operation for about 2 minutes, to save battery power (Power Save).

[11] How to Use

Getting started Power source preparations

Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor

Charge the battery pack using the supplied AC Adaptor. Attach the battery pack in advance.

1. Close the LCD monitor.

When the viewfinder is pulled out, retract it.

2. Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to this product and a wall outlet
(wall socket).

The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp lights orange.
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.

Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of this product.

A: AC Adaptor
B: Power cord (mains lead)
C: DC IN jack
D: Align the mark on the DC plug

Note

Be aware of the following notes on using the AC Adaptor.

Use a nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any malfunction occurs while using this product.

Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

Do not short- circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This
may cause a malfunction.

Hint

It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50
°F to 86 °F).

[12] How to Use

Getting started Power source preparations

Charging the battery pack using your computer

Charge the battery pack by connecting this product and your computer with the Built-in USB
Cable. Attach the battery pack in advance.

1. Close the LCD monitor.

When the viewfinder is pulled out, retract it.

2. Pull out the Built-in USB Cable from this product.

3. Connect this product to a running computer using the Built-in USB Cable.

The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns orange.
The POWER/CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery pack is fully charged.

Disconnect the Built-in USB Cable from the computer, and then store it in the pocket on
the grip belt.

If the Built-in USB Cable is not long enough for the connection, use the USB connection
support cable.

: Built-in USB Cable
: To a wall outlet (wall socket)

To put the Built-in USB Cable away

Put the Built-in USB Cable back in the pocket on the grip belt after use.

Hint

It is recommended that you charge the battery in a temperature range of 10 °C to 30 °C (50

°F to 86 °F).

[13] How to Use Getting started Power source preparations

Turning the power on

Turn on this product.

1. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on.

You can also turn on this product by pressing POWER or by pulling out the viewfinder.

To turn off the power

Close the LCD monitor.
If the viewfinder is pulled out, retract the viewfinder as shown in the illustration below.

You can also turn off this product by pressing POWER.

On turning this product on or off using the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder

The power of this product is turned on or off depending on the status of the LCD monitor or the
viewfinder.

LCD monitor: Open, Viewfinder: Retracted

Power On

LCD monitor: Open, Viewfinder: Pulled out

Power On

LCD monitor: Closed, Viewfinder: Retracted

Power Off

LCD monitor: Closed, Viewfinder: Pulled out

Power On

Note

Even if the LCD monitor is closed, if the viewfinder is pulled out, this product is not turned off.
When you turn off the power of this product, make sure that the viewfinder is retracted to the
original position.

[14] How to Use

Getting started Power source preparations

Using this product supplying power from a wall outlet (wall
socket)

Supply power to this product using the AC Adaptor.

1. Make the same connections as shown in “Charging the battery pack using the AC
Adaptor” to use this product.

Even if the battery pack is attached, it will not be discharged.

[15] How to Use Getting started Initial setup

Setting the language, date and time

Set the language, date and time when using this product for the first time.

1. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on.

2. Select the desired language, then select [Next].

A: Touch the LCD monitor

3. Select the desired geographical area with / , then select [Next].

4. Set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time], select the date format and the date and time.

If you set [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] to [On], the clock advances 1 hour.
When you select the date and time, select one of the items and adjust the value with

/ .

When you select - , the date and time setting operation is complete.

Hint

The date and time are recorded automatically and can be displayed only during playback. To
display them, select - [Setup] - [ Playback Settings] - [Data Code] - [Date/Time].

[16] How to Use

Getting started Initial setup

Adjusting the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing

You can adjust the angle of the LCD monitor for easier viewing.

1. First open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( ), and then adjust the angle (
).

[17] How to Use Getting started Initial setup

Adjusting the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing

You can adjust the angle of the viewfinder for easier viewing.

1. Close the LCD monitor.

2. Pull out the viewfinder ( ) and adjust the angle for easier viewing ( ).

3. Move your eye close to the viewfinder.

As your eye moves closer to the viewfinder, the eye sensor detects your eye, and then
indicators appear on the viewfinder.

If the indicators on the viewfinder appear blurred, adjust the appearance using the
viewfinder lens adjustment dial located on the side of the viewfinder.

[18] How to Use Getting started Initial setup

Displaying items on the LCD monitor

Items on the LCD monitor disappear if you do not operate this product for a few seconds after
you turn this product on or switch between the movie recording and photo shooting modes. To
display items on the LCD monitor again, touch anywhere on the LCD monitor other than
buttons.

Hint

To keep the LCD monitor active, use [Display Setting] to change the setting.

[19] How to Use

Getting started Preparing a memory card

Inserting a memory card

Insert a memory card into this product.

1. Open the cover and insert the memory card until it clicks.

A: Access lamp
B: Insert the card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated.

Note

To ensure stable operation of the memory card, it is recommended to format the memory
card with this product before the first use. 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.
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, or image data may be damaged.
Do not insert any memory card other than those that fit into the memory card slot. Doing so
may cause a malfunction.
When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful so that the memory card does not
pop out and drop.
Memory card will not be recognized by this product unless it is inserted straight in the correct
direction.
If [Preparing image database file. Please wait.] is displayed, wait until the message
disappears.

Hint

To eject the memory card, open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.

[20] How to Use

Getting started Preparing a memory card

Types of memory card you can use with this product

The following types of memory cards can be used with this product.

Types of Memory Stick media you can use with this
product

In this Help Guide, the following types of Memory Stick media you can use with this product are
called Memory Stick PRO Duo media.

Memory Stick PRO Duo media (*)
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (*)
Memory Stick XC-HG Duo media (**)

*

Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a capacity up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate properly

with this product.

**

Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a capacity up to 64 GB have been confirmed to operate

properly with this product.

Types of SD memory card you can use with this product

In this Help Guide, the following types of SD cards you can use with this product are called “SD
card.”

SD memory card
SDHC memory card
SDXC memory card

Note

When recording images in AVCHD format, use the card of Class 4 or faster.
When recording images in XAVC S format, use an SDXC memory card of Class 10 or faster.
SD memory cards with a capacity up to 64 GB have been confirmed to operate properly with
this product.

[21] How to Use

Recording Recording movies/photos

Recording movies

Record movies.

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Open the LCD monitor of this product and turn the power on.

You can also turn on this product by pressing POWER or by pulling out the viewfinder.

3. Press START/STOP to start recording.

To stop recording, press START/STOP again.

Note

If you close the LCD monitor while recording movies, this product stops recording (only when
the viewfinder is retracted).
The maximum continuous recordable time of a movie is about 13 hours.
When an AVCHD movie file exceeds 2 GB, the next movie file is created automatically.
The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media
after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to this product,
or remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor.

Access lamp is lit or flashing
The media icon in the upper right of the LCD monitor is flashing

The LCD monitor of this product can display recording images across the entire monitor (full
pixel display). However, this may cause slight trimming of the top, bottom, right, and left
edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display. It
is recommended you record images with [Grid Line] set to [On] using the outer frame of
[Grid Line] as a guide.
While recording XAVC S 4K movies, you cannot output movies to an external monitor via an
HDMI/video connection. Only the on-screen display is output (models with the 4K
functionality).

Hint

When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], this product records an XAVC S movie and an MP4
movie simultaneously, or records an AVCHD movie and an MP4 movie simultaneously.
In the default setting, [Dual Video REC] is set to [Off].

[22] How to Use

Recording Recording movies/photos

Shooting photos

Shoot photos.

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Open the LCD monitor of this product to turn the power on. Press the / (Shooting
Mode) button to select the photo recording mode.

You can also select the photo recording mode by selecting [MODE] on the LCD
monitor.

You can also turn on this product by pressing POWER or by pulling out the viewfinder.

3. Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.

When the focus is adjusted properly, the AE/AF lock indicator appears on the LCD
monitor.

Note

The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media
after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to this product,
or remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor.

Access lamp is lit or flashing
Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB IN/OUT jacks) or creating a photo

[23] How to Use Recording Changing the brightness manually for recording

Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL

dial

Use the menu assigned to the MANUAL button.

1. Press the MANUAL button to switch to the manual operation mode.

Pressing the MANUAL button switches the operation mode between manual and
automatic.

A: MANUAL button
B: MANUAL dial

2. Rotate the MANUAL dial to make adjustments.

Note

Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial.
However, if you set [Exposure] after setting [AE Shift] manually, [Exposure] will override [AE
Shift].

[24] How to Use

Recording Changing the brightness manually for recording

Assigning frequently-used menu items to the MANUAL
button

You can register your desired functions to the MANUAL button.

1. Press and hold the MANUAL button down for a few seconds.

The [Dial Setting] screen is displayed.

2. Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned.

3. Press the MANUAL button to confirm.

Items you can control with the MANUAL dial

[Exposure]
[AE Shift]
[WB Color Temp.]
[WB B-A]
[WB G-M]

Hint

The camera data that appears on the LCD monitor will differ, depending on the recording
settings of this product. The settings will be displayed with the following icons.

: Automatic

: Exposure is set manually.

[25] How to Use Recording Changing the brightness manually for recording

Adjusting the IRIS (aperture)

The procedure to adjust the IRIS (aperture) is explained as follows.

1. Press the PROGRAM AE button to set the IRIS (aperture), gain (ISO), shutter speed and
exposure to [Auto].

2. Press the IRIS button to set the IRIS (aperture) to manual.

Each time you press the button, the setting switches between manual and auto.

A: Aperture value
B: Icon to switch operating mode

Descriptions of icons to switch operating mode

(no icon): manual operation

: automatic operation
: manual operation of [Exposure]

3. Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the IRIS (aperture).

When the setting value is highlighted, the IRIS (aperture) is adjustable using the
MANUAL dial.

To restore the setting to automatic adjustment

Press the IRIS button again. appears next to the IRIS (aperture) value.

Hint

This function is useful when you want to blur or sharpen the background of an image.

[26] How to Use

Recording Changing the brightness manually for recording

Adjusting the shutter speed

The procedure to set the shutter speed is explained as follows.

1. Press the PROGRAM AE button to set the IRIS (aperture), gain (ISO), shutter speed and
exposure to [Auto].

2. Press the SHUTTER SPEED button to set the shutter speed to manual.

Each time you press the button, the setting switches between manual and auto.

3. Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the shutter speed.

To restore the setting to automatic adjustment

Press the SHUTTER SPEED button again. appears next to the shutter speed value.

Hint

Moving objects you record will look different depending on the shutter speed. Set the shutter
speed faster to record a fast-moving object clearly without blurring, and set the shutter speed
slower to emphasize the movement of a moving object.
You can set the shutter speed as follows.

between 1/8 and 1/10,000 seconds in movie recording mode at 60p(*)/50p(**)/30p(*)
between 1/6 and 1/10,000 seconds in movie recording mode at 24p(*)/25p(**)
between 1/8 and 1/1,000 seconds in photo recording mode

*

Models with the NTSC color system

**

Models with the PAL color system

Focusing automatically is difficult at lower shutter speed. It is recommended that manual
focusing be performed with this product attached to a tripod.
When recording using [Smth Slw REC], the range of shutter speed you can adjust manually
changes to 1/250 - 1/10,000 seconds. When recording using [High Speed REC], the range
changes to 1/125 - 1/10,000 seconds.
When recording under fluorescent lamps, sodium lamps, mercury lamps, or LED light,
horizontal bands may appear on the LCD monitor. You may be able to improve the situation
by adjusting the shutter speed.

[27] How to Use

Recording Changing the brightness manually for recording

Adjusting the gain (ISO)

The procedure to set the gain (ISO) is explained as follows. Adjust the gain (ISO) when you do
not want to boost the gain using the AGC (Auto Gain Control).

1. Press the PROGRAM AE button to set the IRIS (aperture), gain (ISO), shutter speed and
exposure to [Auto].

2. Press the GAIN/ISO button to set the gain (ISO) to manual.

Each time you press the button, the setting switches between manual and auto.

3. Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the gain (ISO).

To restore the setting to automatic adjustment

Press the GAIN/ISO button again. appears next to the gain (ISO) value.
At default, you can set in the range -3dB to +33dB.

Hint

When recording using [Smth Slw REC], the range of the gain (ISO) you can adjust manually
changes to -3dB - +27dB.
In photo recording mode, the setting displayed will change to ISO and the range you can
adjust will be ISO160 - ISO12800.

[28] How to Use

Recording Changing the brightness manually for recording

Adjusting the exposure

The following is the procedure to adjust the exposure when [Exposure] is assigned to the
MANUAL button (default setting).

1. Press the PROGRAM AE button to set the IRIS (aperture), gain (ISO), shutter speed and
exposure to [Auto].

2. Press the MANUAL button to set the exposure to manual.

Each time you press the button, the setting switches between manual and auto.

A: Setting value

From left to right: IRIS (aperture), gain (ISO), shutter speed

B: Setting status

Descriptions of icons to switch operating mode

(no icon): manual operation

: automatic operation
: manual operation of [Exposure]

3. Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust [Exposure].

The setting value of the IRIS (aperture)/gain (ISO)/shutter speed changes according to
the number of dial rotations.

[29] How to Use Recording Changing the brightness manually for recording

Adjusting the light intensity (ND filter)

The ND filter allows you to record images clearly under too bright conditions.

1. Set the ND FILTER switch to MANUAL, and then select the appropriate ND FILTER
position.

OFF:

Cancels the ND filter function.

1:

Reduces the light intensity to 1/4.

2:

Reduces the light intensity to 1/16.

3:

Reduces the light intensity to 1/64.

When adjusting the IRIS (aperture) automatically

When the ND filter indicator flashes, change the ND FILTER switch position setting accordingly.
The ND filter indicator will be lit solid.

Hint

If you set the IRIS (aperture) too narrow to record a bright object, diffraction phenomenon
may prevent you from focusing on the object. (Diffraction is a normal phenomenon on any
video camera.) Using the ND filter allows you to suppress this phenomenon and obtain a
better recording result.

Note

If you change the ND filter setting during recording, the movie and sound may be distorted.
While adjusting the IRIS (aperture) manually, the ND filter icon will not flash even when the
ND filter setting needs adjusting.

[30] How to Use

Recording Useful functions for recording

Zooming

You can record an image with the subject magnified.

1. Move the power zoom lever to magnify or reduce the size of the image.

W:

Wider range of view (Wide angle)

T:

Close view (Telephoto)

Move the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.

A: Wide angle
B: Telephoto

Note

Zoom speed will be slightly slower while recording movies.
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.
You cannot change the zoom speed with the W/T button on the LCD monitor.
The minimum possible distance between this product and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 100 cm (about 39 3/8 in.) for
telephoto.

[31] How to Use

Recording Useful functions for recording

Adjusting the focus manually

You can adjust the focus manually by rotating the lens ring to right/left.

1. Press the AF/MF button to set the focus to manual.

appears on the LCD monitor when the manual focus setting is selected.

Use this function in the following cases.

To record a subject behind a window covered with raindrops.
To record horizontal stripes.
To record a subject with little contrast between the subject and its background.
When you want to focus on a subject in the background.
To record a stationary subject using a tripod.

2. Flip the ZOOM/FOCUS switch to the ZOOM or FOCUS side, and then rotate the lens ring.
ZOOM side: You can adjust the zoom manually by rotating the lens ring.
FOCUS side: You can adjust the focus by rotating the lens ring.

[32] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording

Magnifying the image to obtain better manual focus (Focus
Magnifier)

Magnify the image you are currently recording whether the object is in focus.

1. Press the FOCUS MAGNIFIER button, and then touch the part you want to magnify.

The marks appear on the top/bottom/right/left sides of the center of the magnified
part.

2. Touch one of the marks to move the image in the direction you want.

Hint

Each time you press the FOCUS MAGNIFIER button, the magnification scaling changes as

yourself.

follows:

Movies: between ×1 → ×2 → ×4 → Off

Photos: between ×1 → ×6.3 → ×12.6 → Off

Note

Even though the image displayed on this product has been magnified, the recorded image is
not magnified.
When the focus is set to manual, you can adjust the focus when displaying a magnified
image on the LCD monitor.

[33] How to Use

Recording Useful functions for recording

Capturing photos during movie recording (Dual Capture)

You can shoot photos during movie recording.

1. Press PHOTO during movie recording to capture still photos.

Note

You may not be able to shoot photos depending on the setting in [ REC Mode] and [
Frame Rate].
You cannot capture photos during movie recording in the following situation(s):

When an item of [Picture Effect] is selected
When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On] and during movie recording

[34] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording

Recording in mirror mode

You can rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so the LCD monitor faces toward you to record

1. Open the LCD monitor 90 degrees to this product ( ), then rotate it 180 degrees to the
lens side ( ), and then start recording.

Hint

A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD monitor, but the image will be normal
when recorded.

[35] How to Use

Recording Useful functions for recording

Intelligent Auto

This product records images after selecting the most suitable setting for the subjects or the
situation automatically.

1. Select - [On] - on the recording screen of movies or photos.

To cancel the Intelligent Auto function, select - [Off] - .

2. Point this product toward the subject and start recording.

The icons that correspond to the conditions detected are displayed.

About the detectable scenes

Face detection: (Portrait), (Baby)

Scene detection: (Backlight), (Landscape), (Night Scene), (Spotlight), (Low
light), (Macro)
Camera-shake detection: (Walk), (Tripod)
Sound detection: , (Auto Wind NR)

Note

This product may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording
conditions.

[36] How to Use

Recording Useful functions for recording

Decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the
movie (My Voice Canceling)

You can record movies decreasing the voice volume of the person recording the movie.

1. Press the button.

When [My Voice Canceling] is set to [On], is displayed.

Note

Set [My Voice Canceling] to [Off] if you want to record a movie without decreasing the voice
volume of the person recording the movie.
Depending on the recording condition, you cannot decrease the voice volume of the person
recording the movie as expected.
The [My Voice Canceling] function does not activate while an external microphone is
connected to this product.

Hint

You can also set [My Voice Canceling] from the menu.

[37] How to Use Recording Useful functions for recording

Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority)

This product can track a face you select and adjust the focus, exposure, and skin tone of the
face automatically.

1. Touch one of the faces targeted.

To cancel the Face Priority function, select .

A: A double-line frame appears
B: Cancels the function

Note

The subject you touched may not be detected, depending on the surrounding brightness or
hairstyle of the subject.
Make sure to set the [Face Detection] setting to [Auto].
When the selected face is out of the LCD monitor or turns away, the double-line frame will
disappear.

[38] How to Use

Recording Useful functions for recording

Recording subjects other than people (Tracking focus)

This product can track a subject you select and adjust the focus automatically.

1. When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], set it to [Off].

2. Touch the subject you want to track while recording.

To cancel the Tracking focus function, select .

Note

When [Dual Video REC] is set to [On], this function is not available. Even if you touch the
subject on the LCD monitor, it does not react.

[39] How to Use

Playback Playing images using Event View

Playing movies and photos from the Event View screen

You can search for recorded images by date and time of recording (Event View).

1. Open the LCD monitor and press (View Images) to enter the playback mode.

You can also operate by selecting (View Images) on the LCD monitor.

2. Select / to move the desired event to the center ( ) and then select it ( ).

This product displays recorded images as an event automatically, based on the date
and time.

Only movies saved in the format selected in [ File Format] will appear. You can
change the displayed movies by selecting the format from - [Image Quality/Size]

- [ File Format].
When you select [ XAVC S 4K], change the [ Frame Rate] setting according to

the movie you want to play as well (models with the 4K functionality and NTSC color
system).
[ Frame Rate]:
When you select 30p, 24p movies will not appear.
When you select 24p, 30p movies will not appear.

3. Select the image.

This product plays from the selected image to the last image in the event.

4. Select the appropriate buttons on the LCD monitor for various playback operations.

Buttons for playback operations

/ : Previous/Next

: Delete

/ : Fast-reverse/fast-forward

: Context

/ : Pause/Play
: Stop
: Play/stop slide show

Note

To prevent your image data from being lost, save all your recorded images on external
media periodically.
Some buttons described above may not appear, depending on the image being played back.
Displayed buttons may differ, depending on the model.

Hint

As you repeat selecting / during playback, movies are played as fast as about 5
times - about 10 times - about 30 times - about 60 times.
Select / during pause to play movies slowly.
When playing only photos, to repeat Slideshow, select - [Slideshow Set].

[40] How to Use Playback Playing images using Event View

1. Event name

Screen display on the Event View screen

Explains items displayed on the Event View screen.

Event View screen

1. To the MENU screen

2. Event name

3. To the previous event

4. To the movie/photo recording mode

5. To play back short movies (Highlight Playback)

Appears only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD].

6. Remaining battery

7. To switch movie format (XAVC S/AVCHD/MP4)

The displayed icon differs depending on the [ File Format] setting.

8. Events

9. To the next event

10. Time-line bar

11. To change Event Scale (approx. 3 months/1.5 years)

Index screen

2. To close the index screen

3. To the previous event

4. To the next event

5. To the movie/photo recording mode

6. Last played image

7. Recorded time/number of photos

8. To switch between the movie/photo playback screen (VISUAL INDEX)

Select the image type ( MOVIE, PHOTO, MOVIE/PHOTO) you want to play.

9. Movie

10. Photo

Note

Displayed icons may differ, depending on the model.

Hint

Reduced-size images which enable you to view many images at the same time on an index
screen are called “thumbnails.”

[41] How to Use

Playback Playing images using Highlight Playback

Playing back a short movie (Highlight Playback)

You can enjoy movies and photos as a short movie.

This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD].

1. Open the LCD monitor and press (View Images) to enter the playback mode.

You can also operate by selecting (View Images) on the LCD monitor.

2. Display the desired event at the center of the Event View, and select [ Highlight].

3. Play a movie or a photo.

This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD].

4. Select the desired operation when the highlight playback finishes.

A: This product plays the Highlight Playback scenes again.
B: You can change the settings for Highlight Playback.

Buttons for playback operations

/ : Previous/Next

: Volume

: Context

/ : Pause/Play
: Stop

Note

Movies other than AVCHD movies cannot be played using the Highlight Playback function.
Highlight Playback scenes will change each time you select a Highlight Playback.
The [Playback Range] setting is cleared when the Highlight Playback stops.
After the music file is transferred to this product, if you cannot play the music, the music file
may be damaged. Delete the music file by selecting - [Setup] - [ Playback
Settings] - [Empty Music], then transfer the music file again. You can restore the music data
recorded on this product at the default using “Music Transfer.” For operating instructions, see
“Music Transfer” help (models with the NTSC color system and the USB IN/OUT jacks).
The audio used for the Highlight Playback will be converted to 2ch stereo.

[42] How to Use

Playback Playing images using Highlight Playback

Changing the settings for Highlight Playback

You can set the playback range of the Highlight Playback and select a theme for Highlight
Playback.

1. Select [Highlight Setting] on the LCD monitor before or after the Highlight Playback.

You can also change the setting by selecting while this product is playing highlight
scenes.

Descriptions of menu items

[Playback Range]

You can set the playback range (starting and ending date) of the Highlight Playback.

[Theme]

You can select a theme for Highlight Playback.

[Music]

You can select music.

[Length]

You can set the length of the Highlight Playback segment.

[Audio mix]

The original sound is played back with the music.

[Highlight Point]

You can set the points in a movie or photo that will be used in a Highlight Playback.
Play the desired movie, and select - . Or play the desired photo and select .

appears on the movie or photo that is used in a Highlight Playback.

To erase the points, select - [Clear All Points].

[43] How to Use Playback Playing images using Highlight Playback

Saving Highlight Playback (Scenario Save)

You can save your favorite Highlight Playback as a “Scenario.” Up to 8 scenarios can be saved.

This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD].

1. Select [Replay] on the LCD monitor after a Highlight Playback has finished.

2. When the Highlight Playback starts again, select - [ Scenario Save].

Note

1. Press (View Images) to enter the playback mode.

The scenarios can be played on this product only.

[44] How to Use

Playback Playing images using Highlight Playback

Playing back a saved scenario

You can play back Highlight Scenarios saved on this product.

This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD].

1. Select - [Playback Function] - [ Scenario], select the desired scenario, and then
select .

Hint

To erase a saved scenario, select - [Erase]/[Erase All] on the [ Scenario] screen.

[45] How to Use
format)

Playback Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie

Playing MP4 movies (HD movie) (switching the movie
format)

The format of a movie to be played or edited can be changed on the Event View screen.

2. Select the movie format you want to play from or at the top right corner of
the LCD monitor.

Another icon may appear instead of depending on the [ File Format] setting.

The format of a movie to be played or edited will be switched.

[46] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen

Notes on editing

Some basic editing operations can be done on this product. If you want to do advanced
editing operations, install and use the PlayMemories Home software.
You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos before
deleting.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from this product while deleting or
dividing the images. Doing so may damage the recording media.
Do not eject the memory card while deleting or dividing images saved on the memory card.
If you delete or divide movies that are included in saved scenarios, the scenarios will also be
deleted.

[47] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen

Deleting the selected images

Select and delete unnecessary images.

1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode.

2. On the Event View screen, select , and then select the movie format you want to
delete.

Another icon may appear instead of depending on the [ File Format] setting

and the movie playback format.

3. - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete].

4. Select [Multiple Images], and then select the type of image you want to delete.

5. Add check marks to the movies or photos to be deleted and select .

Hint

You cannot delete protected images ( ). Release the protection of the data before
deleting.
To delete the unwanted part of a movie, divide the movie and then delete that part.

[48] How to Use

Playback Editing images from the playback screen

Deleting by date

Select unnecessary images by date of recording and delete them.

1. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode.

2. On the Event View screen, select , and then select the movie format you want to
delete.

Another icon may appear instead of depending on the [ File Format] setting

and the movie playback format.

3. - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete].

4. Select [All In Event].

5. Select the date you want to delete using / , and then select .

[49] How to Use Playback Editing images from the playback screen

Dividing a movie

Split a recorded movie at your desired point.

This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD].

1. Select - [Divide] on the movie playback screen.

2. Select the point where you want to divide the movie into scenes using / , and then
select .

A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie
B: Adjusts the dividing point with more precision

Note

A slight difference may occur from the point where you select and the actual dividing point,
as this product selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.
You cannot divide an XAVC S movie or an MP4 movie.

[50] How to Use

Playback Editing images from the playback screen

Capturing a photo from a movie (models with the USB
IN/OUT jacks)

You can capture images from movies recorded with this product.

This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD].

1. Select - [Photo Capture] that appears on the playback screen of a movie.

2. Select the scene you want to capture a photo using / , and then select .

The image size of the photo will be [2.1 M].

A: Returns to the beginning of the selected movie
B: Adjusts the capturing point with more precision

Note

You cannot capture photos from an XAVC S movie.

Hint

The recording date and time of captured photos are the same as the recording date and time
of the movies.
If the movie you are capturing from has no data code, the recording date and time of the
photo will be the date and time you captured from the movie.

[51] How to Use

Playback Playing images on a 4K TV

Viewing images on a 4K TV (models with the 4K
functionality)

You can play images recorded in the movie format [ XAVC S 4K], in high definition image
quality by connecting this product to a TV with an HDMI jack.

1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

- [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting.

The playback image quality differs, depending on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value.

When [HDMI Resolution] is set to [Auto] or [2160p/1080p]

Playback image quality: 4K

When [HDMI Resolution] is set to [1080p], [1080i] or [720p]

Playback image quality: High definition image quality

2. Connect the HDMI cable ( ) (supplied) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on this product and
to the HDMI input jack ( ) on the TV.

Note

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source.

[52] How to Use Playback Playing images on a 4K TV

Using the Trimming Playback function with an XAVC S 4K
movie (models with the 4K functionality)

You can trim & play a desired area of image recorded in the movie format [ XAVC S 4K].
The trimmed image is played in high definition image quality.

1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

- [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting.

[HDMI Resolution]:

For a 4K TV: [Auto](*), [2160p/1080p](*), [1080p], [1080i], [720p]
For a high definition TV: [Auto], [1080p], [1080i], [720p]
*A black screen appears for a few seconds when you enable/disable the Trimming
Playback function.

2. Connect the HDMI cable ( ) (supplied) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on this product and to
the HDMI input jack ( ) on the TV.

3. While playing a movie, with the (trimming) button, select the area you want to trim.

Note

You cannot use the Trimming Playback function only on the LCD monitor of this product.

[53] How to Use

Playback Playing images on a high definition TV

Connecting this product to a high definition TV

You can play images recorded in XAVC S or AVCHD movie format, in high definition image

quality by connecting this product to a TV with an HDMI jack.

1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

- [Setup] - [ Connection] - [HDMI Resolution] - desired setting.

The playback image quality differs, depending on the [HDMI Resolution] setting value.

When the movie format is XAVC S 4K (models with the 4K
functionality)

HDMI Resolution:

[Auto], [1080p], [1080i], [720p]

Playback image quality:

High definition image quality

HDMI Resolution:

[2160p/1080p]

Playback image quality:

4K (You cannot view images on a high definition TV.)

When the movie format is XAVC S HD or AVCHD

HDMI Resolution:

[Auto], [2160p/1080p], [1080p], [1080i], [720p]

Playback image quality:

High definition image quality, 4K(*)

*

When you play only photos on a 4K TV, you can play them in 4K resolution from this product.

2. Connect the HDMI cable ( ) (supplied) to the HDMI OUT jack ( ) on this product and to
the HDMI input jack ( ) on the TV.

Note

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source.
If the TV does not have an HDMI input jack, use an AV cable (sold separately). Images are
output in standard definition.

[54] How to Use Playback Playing images on a high definition TV

play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up/down/left/right/enter buttons of

Enjoying 5.1ch surround sound

You can record Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound with the built-in microphone (default
setting). Realistic sound can be enjoyed when playing a movie on devices that support 5.1ch
surround sound input.

This function is available only when [ File Format] is set to [ AVCHD].

A: Built-in microphone

Note

The sound of XAVC S or MP4 movies is recorded in 2ch sound.
The built-in speaker does not output 5.1ch surround sound even if you play back a movie
recorded with 5.1ch surround sound on this product.
To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded in 5.1ch sound, you need a
device compatible with 5.1ch surround.
When you connect this product with the supplied HDMI cable, the sound of movies recorded
in 5.1ch sound is automatically output in 5.1ch sound.

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Playback Playing images on a high definition TV

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 the LCD monitor of this product such as Event View,

the remote commander of your TV.

Note

There may be some operations you cannot do with the remote commander.
Set [CTRL FOR HDMI] to [On].
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.
If you turn off the TV, this product is turned off simultaneously.

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Playback Playing images on a high definition TV

On Photo TV HD

This product is compatible with the Photo TV HD standard. Photo TV HD allows for highly­detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD­compatible devices using the HDMI cable(*), a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in
breathtaking HD quality.

*

The TV will automatically switch to the appropriate mode when displaying photos.

[57] How to Use Playback Playing images on a high definition TV

On the HDMI cable

Use the supplied HDMI cable or an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
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.
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of this product to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as
malfunction may result. 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.

[58] How to Use Playback Playing images on a non-high-definition TV

Connecting this product to a non-high-definition TV

Play back images with this product connected to a TV by an AV cable (sold separately).

A: AV cable (sold separately)

1. Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.

2. Connect the Multi/Micro USB terminal of this product and the VIDEO/AUDIO jack of your
TV using an AV cable (sold separately).

3. Play a movie or a photo on this product.

Note

Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV as well.
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source.

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Saving images with an external device How to save movies

Saving movies

How to save images in each format is as follows.

XAVC S 4K (models with the 4K functionality)
How to save:

Save images on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software.

Saving format:

XAVC S 4K

XAVC S HD

How to save:

Save images on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software.

Saving format:

XAVC S HD

AVCHD
How to save:

Save images on external media or on your computer using the PlayMemories Home software.

Saving format:

AVCHD

Hint

For the latest storage environment, visit the following website.
http://www.sony.net/
You may also save by connecting a recorder with an AV cable (sold separately). The image
quality will be standard definition.

To transfer images to your smartphone

Connect this product and your smartphone via Wi-Fi to transfer MP4 movies to the smartphone.
MP4 is a movie format suitable for uploading to websites. This product records an MP4 movie
simultaneously while recording a movie.

[60] How to Use Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home
software

Using the PlayMemories Home software

You can import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways.
PlayMemories Home is necessary to import XAVC S or AVCHD movies to your computer.

A: Import images from this product
B: The functions below are also available on a Windows PC
C: View images in a calendar
D: Create a movie disc
E: Upload images to online services
F: Play the imported images
G: Share images on PlayMemories Online

Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your
computer

PlayMemories Home can be downloaded from the following URL.
www.sony.net/pm/

[61] How to Use Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home
software

Checking the computer system

You can check the system requirements for software at the following URL.
www.sony.net/pcenv/

[62] How to Use Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home
software

Installing the PlayMemories Home software in your
computer

Installing the PlayMemories Home software on your computer enables you to make use of your
recorded images.

1. Access the following download page using an Internet browser on your computer to
download the PlayMemories Home software.
www.sony.net/pm/

Install the software according to the on-screen instructions.
When the installation has completed, PlayMemories Home starts.
If the PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software is installed on your computer, it will be

overwritten by the PlayMemories Home software. Use PlayMemories Home, the
successor software of PMB.

2. Connect this product and your computer with the Built-in USB Cable.

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.

Built-in USB Cable
To the USB jack of your computer

Note

Log on to your computer as an administrator.
You may need to restart your computer. When prompted to restart, follow the on-screen
instructions.
Depending on the usage environment, DirectX can then be installed.

Hint

For details on PlayMemories Home, refer to the help of PlayMemories Home.

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Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home

software

Disconnecting this product from the computer

Disconnect this product from the computer connected with the Built-in USB Cable.

1. Click in the task tray, and then click .

If you use a Windows Vista computer, click in the task tray.

2. Click the message displayed on the computer screen.

3. Select - on the LCD monitor, and then disconnect the Built-in USB Cable.

Note

If you use a Mac computer, drag and drop the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash
before disconnecting. The connection with the computer is released.
If you use a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer, a disconnection icon may not be displayed.
In this case, you can release the connection without performing the above operations.

[64] How to Use
software

Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home

About the dedicated software for this product

You can download the dedicated software from the Sony website.

Windows:

www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/

Mac:

www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

Note

The software that can be used with this product will differ, depending on the
countries/regions.

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software

Saving images with an external device Using the PlayMemories Home

Creating a Blu-ray disc

You can create a Blu-ray disc with an AVCHD movie previously imported to a computer.

To create a Blu-ray disc, the “BD Add-on Software” must be installed.
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/

Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs.
BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media are available for creating Blu-ray discs.
You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc.
To play back a Blu-ray disc that has been created with a movie that was recorded in [60p
Quality ] (models with the NTSC color system) / [50p Quality ] (models with the PAL
color system) image quality, you need a device that complies with the AVCHD Ver. 2.0
format.
You cannot save MP4 or XAVC S images onto a Blu-ray disc.

[66] How to Use Saving images with an external device Saving images on an external
media device

Notes on use of the external media

Read the precautions when using external media.

Note

For this operation, you need the USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately).
Connect the AC Adaptor to this product, and then connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet
(wall socket).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device.
You may not be able to use external media devices with a code function.
The file systems this product recognizes are FAT/NTFS. To use an external media device
formatted with a file system that this product cannot recognize, format it on your computer,
etc. in advance. Before formatting, make sure that you have no important data saved on the
external media device as formatting will delete the data.
Operation is not guaranteed with all devices satisfying the operating requirements.
The number of scenes you can save on the external media device is as follows. However,
even if the external media device has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the
following number.

XAVC S movies: Max. 9,999
AVCHD movies: Max. 3,999
The total of photos and MP4 movies: Max. 40,000

The number of scenes may be smaller depending on the type of images recorded.

If this product does not recognize the external media device, try the following operations.

Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to this product.
If the external media device has the AC power cord (mains lead), connect it to a wall outlet (wall
socket).

You cannot copy images from an external media device to this product.

Devices that cannot be used as an external media device

The following devices cannot be used as an external media device:

ordinary disc drive such as CD or DVD drive
media devices connected via a USB hub
media devices with a built-in USB hub
card reader

[67] How to Use Saving images with an external device Saving images on an external
media device

Saving images on an external media device

Easily save movies or photos on an external media device such as an external hard disk drive.

1. Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).

A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately)

Make sure not to disconnect the Built-in USB Cable while [Preparing image database
file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD monitor.

If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product, select .

2. Select [Copy.] on the LCD monitor of this product.

Movies and photos that are stored on the recording media, and that have not yet been
saved on to an external media device can be saved on the connected media device at
this time.

This operation is available only when there are newly recorded images in this product.
To disconnect the external media device, select while either Event View or Event

Index is displayed.

Note

You cannot copy XAVC S movies.

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media device

Saving images with an external device Saving images on an external

Saving the desired images in this product to the external
media device

Save selected movies or photos on an external media device such as an external hard disk
drive.

1. Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).

A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately)

Make sure not to disconnect the Built-in USB Cable while [Preparing image database
file. Please wait.] is displayed on the LCD monitor.

If [Repair Img. DB F.] is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product, select .

2. Select [Play without copying.].

3. Select - [Edit/Copy] - [Copy], and then follow the on-screen instructions to save
images.

Note

You cannot copy XAVC S movies.

Hint

If you want to copy images that have not yet been copied, select - [Edit/Copy] ­[Direct Copy] while this product is connected to the external media device.

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media device

Saving images with an external device Saving images on an external

Playing back images in the external media device on this
product

Play back images saved on an external media device from this product.

1. Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).

A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately)

2. Select [Play without copying.], and then select the image you want to view.

Hint

You can also view images on a TV connected to this product.
When an external media device is connected, will appear on the Event View screen.
To play back the images saved on an external media device using your computer, select the
drive that represents the external media device on the PlayMemories Home software, and
then play movies.

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media device

Saving images with an external device Saving images on an external

Deleting images in the external media device

Delete images saved on an external media device.

1. Connect this product to the external media device using a USB Adaptor Cable (sold
separately).

A: USB Adaptor Cable (sold separately)

2. Select [Play without copying.].

3. Select - [Edit/Copy] - [Delete], and then follow on-screen instructions to delete

images.

[71] How to Use Saving images with an external device Creating a disc with a recorder

Creating a disc with a recorder

You can copy images on this product onto a disc or video cassette. Connect this product to a
disc recorder with an AV cable (sold separately).

Note

Connect the AC Adaptor to this product, and then connect the AC Adaptor to a wall outlet
(wall socket).
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the device connected.

1. Insert the recording medium in the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.).

If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.

2. Connect this product to the recording device with an AV cable (sold separately).

Connect this product to the input jacks of the recording device.

A: AV cable (sold separately)

3. Start playback on this product, and record it on the recording device.

4. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then this product.

Note

You cannot copy XAVC S movies.
You cannot copy images to recorders connected with the HDMI cable.
Since copying is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
Images will be copied with standard definition image quality.
When you connect a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of an AV cable (sold

separately) to the video input jack, and the white (left channel) or the red (right channel) plug

to the audio input jack on the device.

Hint

Change the [Data Code] setting if you want to copy the date and time and the camera setting
data information.
Set [TV Type] to [4:3] if the screen size of your display device such as TV is 4:3.

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Using the Wi-Fi function What you can do with the Wi-Fi function

What you can do with the Wi-Fi function

Explains what you can do using the Wi-Fi function of this product.

Saving movies and photos to your computer

Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone
or tablet

Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote
commander

Playing images on a TV

Note

You cannot use the Wi-Fi function of this product to connect to a public wireless network.
PlayMemories Mobile is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets.

[73] How to Use

Using the Wi-Fi function Controlling via a smartphone

Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote
commander

You can operate this product using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote commander.

1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone.

If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to
the latest version.

2. On the LCD monitor of this product, select - [Camera/Mic] - [ Shooting Assist] ­[Ctrl with Smartphone].

The SSID and password are displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. This product
is now ready to be operated using your smartphone.

A: SSID
B: Password

3. Start PlayMemories Mobile, then on the smartphone screen, select the SSID displayed on
the LCD monitor of this product, and then enter the password displayed on the LCD
monitor of this product.

Connect to this product using your smartphone.

4. Operate this product using your smartphone.

Note

The photo size stored on the smartphone is [2M] except when the image size is [ S
(VGA)].
Movies are recorded on this product and are not stored on the smartphone.
The operation methods and display screens for the application are subject to change without
notice by future upgrades.
This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets.

Hint

For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile.

[74] How to Use

Using the Wi-Fi function Controlling via a smartphone

Using your smartphone or tablet as a wireless remote
commander using the NFC function (NFC one-touch
remote)

You can operate this product using your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet as a wireless
remote commander.

Note

Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in
advance.

1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone.

If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to
the latest version.

2. Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [More…] and place a checkmark next to
[NFC].

3. Enter the recording mode, and then touch (N mark) of this product to (N mark) of
your smartphone.

Make sure that (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product.
Hold this product and your smartphone together and keep them still for about 1-2

seconds until PlayMemories Mobile starts up on your smartphone.

4. Operate this product using your smartphone.

Note

The photo size stored on the smartphone is [2M] except when the image size is [ S
(VGA)].
Movies are recorded on this product and are not stored on the smartphone.
The operation methods and display screens for the application are subject to change without
notice by future upgrades.
This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets.
If the connections is not made successfully, try the procedures shown in “Connecting to an
Android smartphone or tablet.”

Hint

For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile.

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Using the Wi-Fi function Transferring images to a smartphone

Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone
or tablet

Transfer images to your smartphone or tablet.

1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone.

If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to
the latest version.

2. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode.

3. On the LCD monitor of this product, select - [Edit/Copy] - [Send to Smartphone] ­[Select on This Device].

If you select [Select on Smartphone], all images stored on the memory card are
displayed on the smartphone screen.

4. Select the type of image you want to transfer.

5. Select the image you want to transfer, and add mark, and then select - .

The SSID and a password are displayed on the LCD monitor of this product. This
product is now ready to be connected from your smartphone.

A: SSID
B: Password

6. Start PlayMemories Mobile, then on the smartphone screen, select the SSID displayed on
the LCD monitor of this product, and then enter the password displayed on the LCD
monitor of this product.

7. The images are transferred from this product to the smartphone.

Transferred images will be stored in Gallery/Album on an Android smartphone/tablet or
Album on an iPhone/iPad.

Note

You cannot transfer XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies.
[Send to Smartphone] is not available when MP4 movies or still images have not been saved
on this product.
This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets.

Hint

For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile.

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Using the Wi-Fi function Transferring images to a smartphone

Transferring movies (MP4) and photos to your smartphone
or tablet using the NFC function (NFC one-touch sharing)

Transfer images to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet.

Note

Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in
advance.

1. Install PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone.

If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the software to
the latest version.

2. Select [Settings] on the smartphone, then select [More…] and place a checkmark next to
[NFC].

3. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode, and then display the
image you want to transfer on the LCD monitor of this product.

4. Touch (N mark) of this product to (N mark) of your smartphone.

Hold this product and your smartphone together and keep them still for about 1-2
seconds until PlayMemories Mobile starts up on your smartphone.

Make sure that (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product.

5. The images are transferred from this product to the smartphone.

Transferred images will be stored in Gallery/Album on an Android smartphone/tablet or
Album on an iPhone/iPad.

Note

You cannot transfer XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies.
[Send to Smartphone] is not available when MP4 movies or still images have not been saved
on this product.
This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets.
If the connections is not made successfully, try the procedures shown in “Connecting to an
Android smartphone or tablet.”

Hint

For the latest supported OS, refer to the download page of PlayMemories Mobile.

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Using the Wi-Fi function Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer

You can transfer and save movies and photos to your computer.

1. Install the software on your computer.
For Windows: PlayMemories Home
www.sony.net/pm/
For Mac: Wireless Auto Import
www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/

If connecting this product to your computer for the first time after installing the software,
set [USB Connect Setting] to [Auto] or [MTP] on this product, and then connect this
product to your computer with the Built-in USB Cable.

If the software is already installed in your computer, update the software to the latest
version.

2. Connect this product to the wireless network access point.

If your access point does not support the WPS push button, refer to [Access point
settings].

If your access point supports the WPS push button, refer to [WPS Push].

Settings for steps 1 and 2 are required only the first time.

3. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode.

4. On the LCD monitor of this product, select - [Edit/Copy] - [Send to Computer].

Images are automatically transferred to and saved on the computer.
Only newly recorded images are transferred.

Note

You must turn on the computer to execute [Send to Computer].
Depending on the settings of the application on the computer, this product may turn off
automatically after saving images.
To import and save images recorded on a memory card to your computer, insert the memory
card to this product in advance.
Importing movies and multiple still images may take time.

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Using the Wi-Fi function Transferring images to a TV

Playing images on a TV (View on TV)

You can view images on your TV connected to the network by transferring images from this
product without connecting this product and TV with a cable.
Operations may be required on your TV before playing depending on the TV you use. Refer to
the instruction manuals of the TV as well.

1. Connect this product to a wireless network access point.

If your access point does not support the WPS push button, refer to [Access point
settings].

If your access point supports the WPS push button, refer to [WPS Push].
Step 1 can be skipped from the second time.

2. Press the button on this product to enter the playback mode.

3. Select - [Edit/Copy] - [View on TV] - the type of image you want to transfer.

4. Play a movie or a photo on the TV.

Note

This function is not available for [ XAVC S 4K] (models with the 4K functionality) and [

XAVC S HD] movies.
This function is available with the DLNA player compatible TVs.
You can view images only on TVs that are compatible with the network function (including
wired network).
It may take time until the images are played on the TV.
This function is not available when using an access point without a security setting
(WEP/WPA/WPA2) to protect from prying eyes.
Select the access point you registered with this product when connecting your TV.
To enjoy viewing movies comfortably, use a wired network connection for your TV.
Depending on the wireless network environment, movies may not be played smoothly.
Depending on the settings of the recorded movie, it may not play smoothly.

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Using the Wi-Fi function Connecting a smartphone

Connecting to an Android smartphone or tablet

Shows how to connect this product to your Android smartphone or tablet. Display the SSID and
password in advance by selecting [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone] on this
product.

1. Start up PlayMemories Mobile on the smartphone.

2. Select the SSID displayed on this product.

3. Enter the password displayed on this product.

[80] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Connecting a smartphone

Connecting to an iPhone or iPad

Shows how to connect this product to your iPhone or iPad. Display the SSID and password in
advance by selecting [Send to Smartphone] or [Ctrl with Smartphone] on this product.

1. Open the settings menu.

2. Select Wi-Fi.

3. Select the SSID displayed on this product.

4. Enter the password displayed on this product.

5. Confirm that the SSID displayed on this product is selected.

6. Go back to Home and start up PlayMemories Mobile.

[81] How to Use Using the Wi-Fi function Connecting a smartphone

When images are being played back on this product

Connecting to an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet

You can easily connect this product to your NFC-enabled Android smartphone or tablet.

Note

Make sure that your smartphone is not in sleep mode and the screen is unlocked in
advance.

1. Touch
Make sure that (N mark) is displayed on the LCD monitor of this product.
Hold this product and your smartphone together and keep them still for about 1-2

seconds until PlayMemories Mobile starts up on your smartphone.

(N mark) of this product to (N mark) of your smartphone.

What you can do with the NFC connection

Operations available when you touch this product to an NFC-enabled smartphone differs
depending on the status of this product.

When this product is in movie/photo recording mode

[Ctrl with Smartphone] starts up.

[Send to Smartphone] starts up and images being played back are transferred.

Note

To use the one-touch functions of this product, an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet is
required.
NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard for short-range wireless
communication technology.
If the connection is not made successfully, try the procedures shown in “Connecting to an
Android smartphone or tablet.”

[82] How to Use

Using the Wi-Fi function Installing PlayMemories Mobile

About the PlayMemories Mobile software

To perform operations such as [Ctrl with Smartphone] and [Send to Smartphone], the
PlayMemories Mobile application for smartphone is required. Install the application from the
applications store for your smartphone.
If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed in your smartphone, update the application to the
latest version.
For details on PlayMemories Mobile, visit the PlayMemories Mobile support page
(www.sony.net/pmm/).

[83] How to Use Menu operations Using menu items

Setting up menu items

This product has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories.

1. Select .

2. Select a category.

3. Select your desired menu item.

Note

Select to finish setting the menu or to return to the previous screen.

To find a menu item quickly

The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so
that you can select your desired menu item.

A: Sub-category icons

When you cannot select a menu item

Some menu items or settings are not available, depending on the settings of this product. When
you select grayed out menu items or settings, this product displays the reason why you cannot
select the menu item.

[84] How to Use Menu operations Using menu items

How to use the keyboard

You can select the movie recording mode.

A keyboard is displayed on the LCD monitor when text needs to be entered.

1. Switch character types.

Each time you touch the key, the type of character to be input switches between letters,
numerals and symbols.

2. Keyboard

Each time you touch the key, the displayed character switches between the choices
available.
For example: If you want to enter “abd”
Select [abc], touching it once to display “a” - touch - select [abc], touching it twice to
display “b” - select [def] touching it once to display “d.”

3. Space

Enters a space.

4. Input box

The characters you entered are displayed. indicates the limit to text length.

5. Move cursor

Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left.

6. Delete

Deletes the character preceding the cursor.

7.

Switches the next character to a capital or small letter.

8. Fix

Finalizes the entry.

To cancel text entry, select .

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Movie

1. - [Shooting Mode] - [Movie].

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Photo

You can select the photo shooting mode.

1. - [Shooting Mode] - [Photo].

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Smth Slw REC

This product records approximately 3-second-long fast actions or motions as an approximately
12-second-long slow-motion movie.

1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format] - [ AVCHD].

2. - [Shooting Mode] - [Smth Slw REC].

3. Select / to change the timing at which this product starts recording.

[3sec After] (default setting):

This product records a movie of approximately 3 seconds after the START/STOP button is
pressed.

[3sec Before]:

This product records a move of approximately 3 seconds before the START/STOP button
is pressed.

4. Press the START/STOP button.

[Recording...] disappears when recording is finished.

Note

You cannot record sound.
Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording.
[ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically.

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Menu operations Shooting Mode

Golf Shot

Divides 2 seconds of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as a movie and
photos. You can view a series of movement when playing back, which is convenient in cases
such as checking golf swing or tennis form.

1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format] - [ AVCHD].

2. - [Shooting Mode] - [Golf Shot].

3. Frame the subject in the white grid in the center of the LCD monitor, then press

START/STOP right after the subject has taken a swing.

If the moment when the largest sound in 1 second after the START/STOP button is
pressed has been detected, this product assumes the moment as the sound of a club
hitting the ball. When the sound of a club hitting the ball is detected, the recording time
period is automatically adjusted according to at that moment.

*

seconds

A: The point when you press START/STOP
B: The sound of a club hitting the ball
C: This product records images in this 2 second period.

Note

If this product cannot detect the sound of a club hitting the ball, this product automatically
sets the impact point at 0.5 second before the START/STOP button has been pressed, and
records a movie in the time period between 1.5 seconds before the impact point to 0.5
second after the impact point.
The size of photos becomes 1,920×1,080.
You cannot record sound.
Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording.
[ REC Mode] will be set to [Standard ] automatically.
Impact sound may be detected by the built-in microphone even when an external
microphone is attached.
The image recorded may be noisy when this product has failed to analyze the shot properly
because there may be movement in background of the recording screen. It is recommended
that you record images under stable conditions (for example, using a tripod).

Hint

You can check your form using self-timer. Select [ ] / [ ] - [On], this product starts
countdown of the timer after you press the START/STOP button. The point when the count
reaches 0 is assumed as the moment of impact and motion before and after 0 is recorded.

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Menu operations Shooting Mode

High Speed REC

When you record [ XAVC S HD] movies, you can use the high-speed recording function.

1. - [Image Quality/Size] - [ File Format] - [ XAVC S HD].

2. - [Shooting Mode] - [High Speed REC].

Note

When you set [ File Format] to [ XAVC S 4K] (FDR-AX100/FDR-AX100E) or [
AVCHD], this function is not available.
Image quality is not as good as that of normal recording.

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Menu operations Camera/Mic

White Balance

You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [White Balance] - desired setting.
You can also use the WHITE BALANCE button for this setting.

Descriptions of menu items

(Auto) (default setting):

The white balance is adjusted automatically.
If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken this product outdoors

after inside use (or vice versa), aim this product at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds
for better color balance adjustment.

(Outdoor):

The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:

Outdoors
Night views, neon signs and fireworks
Sunrise or sunset
Under daylight fluorescent lamps

(Indoor):

The white balance is appropriately adjusted for the following recording conditions:

Indoors
At party scenes or studios where the lighting conditions change quickly
Under video lamps in a studio, or under sodium lamps or incandescent-like color lamps

(Color Temp.):

Adjust the white balance according to the color temperature of the light source.

Select the color temperature and increase/decrease the value with / .

(One Push):

The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light.

1. Select .

2. Keep framing white object such as a piece of paper, to fill the LCD monitor under the same

lightning conditions as you will shoot the subject.

3. Select .

If the lighting conditions changed by bringing this product outdoors from inside the house, or
vice versa, you need to redo the [One Push] procedure to readjust the white balance.

Adjusting the white balance manually

1. Select [OPTION] on the [White Balance] setting screen.

2. Adjust the color balance using / (B-A) and / (G-M).

3. Select .

Hint

You can check the currently selected color balance on the LCD monitor with the color chart.

Note

Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
While you are recording a movie, (One Push) cannot be set.
If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto].

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Menu operations Camera/Mic

Spot Meter/Fcs

Exposure and focus can be adjusted for the selected subject automatically.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Spot Meter/Fcs].

2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure and focus.
To adjust the brightness and focus automatically, select [Auto].

Note

[Exposure] and [Focus] are automatically set to [Manual].

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Menu operations Camera/Mic

Spot Meter

Exposure can be adjusted and set for the selected subject automatically. This function is useful
when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Spot Meter].

2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the exposure.
To return the setting to automatic exposure, select [Auto].

Note

[Exposure] is automatically set to [Manual].

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Menu operations Camera/Mic

Spot Focus

Focus can be adjusted automatically for the subject selected.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Spot Focus].

2. Touch the subject of which you want to adjust the focus.
To adjust the focus automatically, select [Auto].

Note

[Focus] is automatically set to [Manual].

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Menu operations Camera/Mic

Exposure

You can fix the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the subject is too
bright or too dark.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Exposure] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Auto (default setting):

The exposure is adjusted automatically.

Manual:

Select if the subject is white or the backlight is bright, or select if the subject is
black or the light is dim.

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Focus

You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to focus on
a certain subject intentionally.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Focus] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Auto (default setting):

The focus is adjusted automatically.

Manual :

appears.
Adjust the focus using (nearby subject) or (distant subject). appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.

Note

The minimum possible distance between this product and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 100 cm (about 39 3/8 in.) for
telephoto.

Hint

It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to adjust the zoom for recording. When you
want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.

This product displays the focal distance information for a few seconds when [Focus] is set to

[Manual] or when you set the focus manually. You can use this information as a guide when
the subject is dark and focus adjustment is difficult.

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Menu operations Camera/Mic

AGC Limit

You can select the upper limit for the AGC (Auto Gain Control).

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [AGC Limit] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Off (default setting):

The gain is automatically adjusted.

24dB/21dB/18dB/15dB/12dB/9dB/6dB/3dB/0dB ( ):

The gain is automatically adjusted up to the selected limit.

Note

At a higher gain, the brightness becomes more appropriate in dim scenes, but the noise
increases. At a lower gain, the noise decreases, but the shutter speed becomes slower to
compensate for the lack of brightness, causing camera shake or subject blur.

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Menu operations Camera/Mic

AE Shift

You can adjust the exposure according to your preference.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [AE Shift] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Off (default setting):

The exposure is adjusted automatically.

On (Adjusted number and EV):

Adjust the automatic exposure level using when the subject is white or the background

is bright, and when the subject is dark or the light is dim.

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Low Lux

You can record bright color images, even in dim light.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Manual Settings] - [Low Lux] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

Off (default setting):

The Low Lux function is not used.

On ( ):

The Low Lux function is used.

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Scene Selection

You can record images effectively in various situations.

1. - [Camera/Mic] - [ Camera Settings] - [Scene Selection] - desired setting.

Descriptions of menu items

(Auto)(default setting):

Adjusts image quality automatically.

(Night Scene)(*):

Using a tripod (sold separately) allows you to shoot beautiful night scenes.

(Sunrise&Sunset)(*):