Sony HDR-AS20-B Handbook

4-542-974-11(1)

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Handbook

contents

Table of

Operation

Settings

HDR-AS20

Index

How to use this handbook

Click on a button on the right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view.

contents

Table of

Search for information by function.

Operation

Search for information by operation.

Settings

Index

Marks and notations used in this handbook

Search for information in a listing of Settings items.

Search for information by keyword.

contents

Table of

Operation

The default setting is indicated by .

Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera.

z Indicates information that is useful to

know.

Index

Settings

Notes on using the camera

On the overheat protection

About the displayed language

The display panel displays only English. Other languages are not available.

Notes on recording/playback and connection

• Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly.

• To play back images, connect the camera to another device with a micro HDMI cable (sold separately).

• The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splashproof, nor water-proof. Read “Precautions” (page 65) before operating the camera.

• Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.

• Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause malfunctions.

• Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation. Otherwise, the camera may not properly record or play back images.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before using the camera (page 65).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, a memory card may become unusable or image data may be damaged.

• When connecting the camera to another device with a cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of the camera.

• Playback of movies other than those shot, edited or composed on this camera is not guaranteed.

• When you switch between NTSC/PAL, the setting values that can be selected in the Recording Mode change accordingly. Settings values for both [NTSC] and [PAL] are shown in this manual.

On camera’s temperature

The camera may get warm due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.

Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the display panel before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies.

Notes on the battery pack

• Charge the battery pack before using for the first time.

• You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. In addition, even if the battery pack is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery pack as is.

• For details on the battery packs, see page 63.

Notes on the display panel and lens

• Exposing the display panel or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions. Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors.

• Do not press against the display panel. It may cause a malfunction.

On image data compatibility

• This camera supports "MP4 format" as movie file format. However, it is not guaranteed that all MP4 compliant devices can play back images recorded with this camera.

• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.

No compensation for damaged content or recording failure

Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or memory card, etc.

contents

Index

Table of

Operation

Settings

Continued r

The illustrations and images used in this handbook

• The images used as examples in this handbook are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using the camera.

• In this manual, “Memory Stick Micro” media and microSD memory card are referred to as “memory card.”

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

ZEISS lens

The camera is equipped with a ZEISS lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast. The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany.

Notes on playing back on other devices

• The camera is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 Main Profile for HD (high definition) image quality recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on the camera with the devices which are not compatible with the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

• Movies recorded using this camera may not play back normally on devices other than this camera. Also, movies recorded on other devices may not play back properly on this camera.

On wireless network function

• The wireless network function built into this camera has been confirmed to conform with WiFi specifications set forth by the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA).

• Depending on the region, access to a wireless LAN may not be available, may require a separate service charge, or communications may be blocked or suffer from intermittent outages. For details, check your wireless LAN administrator and/or service provider.

• Sony makes no guarantees whatsoever in the provision of a network service. Sony bears absolutely no responsibility for damages that may arise from the use of a network service even in the case of claims made by a third-party.

• We assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damage caused by unauthorized access to, or unauthorized use of, destinations loaded on the camera, resulting from loss or theft.

contents

Index

Table of

Operation

Settings

About the security on using Wireless LAN products

It is important to set security when using the wireless network function. Sony makes no guarantees and is not responsible for any damage resulting from having inadequate security or using the wireless network function.

How to enjoy the camera

Enjoy more using the accessories

Handlebar Mount & Waterproof Case

Wrist Mount Strap & Waterproof Case

contents

Table of

Operation

Handheld Grip with LCD Screen

Index

Settings

Notes on using the camera

How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 How to enjoy the camera ······································ 5 Operation Search·················································· 9 Settings Search··················································· 10 Identifying parts··················································· 12

Getting started

Checking the bundled items································ 13 Inserting the battery pack···································· 14 Inserting a memory card ····································· 17 Recording Mode·················································· 19 SteadyShot·························································· 20 Flip ······································································ 21 Scene ·································································· 22 Interval Photo Recording····································· 23 Airplane Mode····················································· 24 Auto Power Off···················································· 25 Beep···································································· 26 Date & Time Setting············································ 27 Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Setting···· 28 USB Power Supply·············································· 29 Switching NTSC/PAL ·········································· 30 Resetting the Settings········································· 31 Format································································· 32 Using accessories ··············································· 33

contents

Index

Table of

Operation

Settings

Shooting

Shooting······························································ 39

Viewing

Viewing images on a TV ····································· 41

Wireless Network (Wi-Fi)

Preparation for connecting to your smartphone ························································· 43

Connecting to your smartphone ·························· 44 Connecting with the Live-View Remote ·············· 47 Wi-Fi Remote Control·········································· 49 Copy···································································· 50

contents

Table of

Operation

Computer

Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer ····················································· 51

Preparing a computer·········································· 52 Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software ······ 54

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ·················································· 55 Warning indicators and messages ······················ 59

Others

Recordable time ·················································· 61 Battery pack ························································ 63 Using the camera abroad···································· 64 Precautions ························································· 65

Settings

Index

Specifications ······················································ 67

Index ··································································· 70

contents

Table of

Operation

Index

Settings

Operation Search

Shooting movies and photos

Changing the movie file size

Deleting images

Changing the date, time and region

Initializing settings

Viewing on TVs

Operating using a smartphone or tablet

Shooting································································· 39

Recording Mode ·················································· 19

You can delete each image file from a computer connected to the camera.

Date & Time Setting············································ 27

Resetting the Settings········································ 31

Viewing images on a TV···································· 41

Wi-Fi Remote Control········································· 49

contents

Table of

Operation

Settings

Copying images to a smartphone from the camera

Operating using a LiveView Remote

Uploading images to a network service

Copy ········································································ 50

Connecting with the Live-View Remote········ 47

Connecting to your smartphone······················ 44

Index

Settings Search

Setting items

Click each item to jump to the corresponding page.

Items Display Default setting

Recording Mode VIDEO HQ (1920×1080/30p)

SteadyShot STEDY ON

Flip FLIP OFF

Scene SCENE NORML

Interval Photo Recording LAPSE 5sec

Wi-Fi Remote Control Wi-Fi ON

Copy* SHARE —

Airplane Mode PLANE OFF

Auto Power Off A.OFF 60sec

Beep BEEP ON

Date & Time Setting DATE 2014/1/1 00:00 GMT+0

Daylight Saving Time (Summer Time) Setting

USB Power Supply USBPw ON

Switching NTSC/PAL V.SYS NTSC

Resetting the Settings RESET —

Format FORMT —

* You can change the mode by operating your smartphone when the camera is set to the Wi-Fi Remote

Control function.

DST OFF

contents

Table of

Operation

Settings

Notes

• The display panel displays only English. Other languages are not available.

How to set items

You can set items using the following 3 buttons on the camera. NEXT*: Goes to the next menu PREV*: Goes to the previous menu ENTER: Executes the menu

* Both NEXT and PREV buttons are used to change the menu.

In this manual, we usually use the NEXT button for description. When using only the PREV button, we describe it as the PREV button.

REC button/ ENTER button

PREV button

NEXT button

Continued r

Index

1 Press the NEXT or PREV button to turn on the power.

To power off, select [PwOFF] and press the ENTER button.

2 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the NEXT button to display the setting item, then press the ENTER

button.

To return to the [SETUP] menu, select [BACK] and press the ENTER button.

contents

Table of

Operation

Index

Settings

Identifying parts

A REC/access lamp B REC (Movie/Photo) button

ENTER (Menu execute) button

C b REC HOLD switch*

D Display panel E Speaker F PREV button G NEXT button H Microphones I Lens J Connector cover K m (Mic) jack* L Expansion connector*

M CHG (Charge) lamp N HDMI OUT jack O Multi/Micro USB Terminal*

P Battery pack/memory card cover Q Memory card insertion slot R Battery ejection lever S Battery insertion slot

contents

Table of

Operation

Settings

*1Used to prevent accidental operation. Slide in

the direction of b to lock the REC button. Slide in the opposite direction to release.

When an external microphone (sold separately)

is connected, audio cannot be recorded through the built-in microphone.

Used to connect accessories.

Supports Micro USB compatible devices.

Index

Checking the bundled items

Make sure that you have following bundled items. The number in parentheses indicates the quantity of that item bundled.

• Camera (1)

• Micro USB cable (1)

• Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BX1) (1)

• Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2) (1)

• Adhesive Mount (VCT-AM1) Attachment Buckle (1)

contents

Table of

Operation

Flat Adhesive Mount (1)

Curved Adhesive Mount (1)

• Handbook (this manual) Included in the internal memory of this camera.

• Set of printed documentation

Index

Settings

Inserting the battery pack

1 Slide the battery pack/memory card cover

in the direction of the arrow, then open the cover.

2 Insert the battery pack.

Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, then insert it pushing against the battery ejection lever, until the lever locks.

3 Close the cover.

zTo set Auto Power Off function

Select [A.OFF] from the [SETUP] screen, then set the Auto Power Off function. The default setting is [60sec]. Change the setting as necessary. For details, see “Auto Power Off” (page 25).

contents

Table of

Operation

Settings

Continued r

Index

Charging the battery pack

1 Turn off the power of the camera.

Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on.

2 Connect the camera to the computer that

is turned on with the micro USB cable (supplied).

The CHG (Charge) lamp lights up.

Micro USB cable (supplied)

CHG (Charge)

Insert until fully seated

lamp

contents

Table of

3 When charging is finished, delete the USB connection between the

camera and the computer (page 53).

Charging is complete when the CHG (Charge) lamp turns off (full charge) (page 63).

Notes

• You can use only type X battery with this camera.

• Turn off the camera while charging the battery.

• Do not apply force to the camera, when you connect the camera to a computer. This may cause damage to the camera or the computer.

• When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC power source, the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly. Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time.

• Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is not guaranteed. Depending on the type of USB device used, charging may not function properly.

• Operation with all computers is not assured.

• If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period, charge the camera once every 6 to 12 months to maintain battery performance.

zHow to charge from a wall outlet (wall socket)

By using the USB charger AC-UD20 (sold separately), the battery pack can be charged from a wall outlet (wall socket). To connect to the charger, use the micro USB cable (supplied)

Index

Operation

Settings

Continued r

zHow long does it take to charge the camera?

Charging time

Battery pack Via a computer Via AC-UD20* (sold separately)

NP-BX1 (supplied) Approx. 245 min. Approx. 175 min.

• Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging

may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.

* Rapid charging is possible by using the USB charger AC-UD20 (sold separately). To connect to the

charger, use the micro USB cable (supplied).

zChecking the remaining battery charge

A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper right of the display panel.

High Low

• The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances.

• It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.

contents

Table of

Operation

Index

Settings

Inserting a memory card

1 Slide the Battery pack/memory card cover

in the direction of the arrow, then open the cover.

2 Insert the memory card until it clicks.

microSD card: Insert in the direction of A. “Memory Stick Micro (M2)” media: Insert in the direction of B.

• When [WAIT] appears on the display panel, wait until the message disappears.

• Insert a memory card squarely in the correct orientation; otherwise, the camera will not recognize it.

3 Close the cover.

Printed side Terminal side

microSD card

“Memory Stick Mi cro (Mark2)” media

contents

Table of

Operation

zTo eject the memory card

Open the cover, then lightly push the memory card once.

zWhat types of memory cards you can use with this

camera?

Types of memory cards SD Speed Class Phrase in this book

“Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)” media

microSD memory card

microSDXC memory card

• Operation with all memory cards is not assured.

— “Memory Stick Micro” media

Class 4 or faster microSD cardmicroSDHC memory card

Index

Settings

Continued r

Notes

• In order to stabilize memory card operation, it is recommended that you format the memory card when you use it with the camera for the first time (page 32). All data recorded on the memory card will be erased by formatting, and cannot be recovered.

• Save important data on the memory card on other media such as a computer, before formatting the memory card.

• If you insert a memory card into the slot in the wrong direction, the memory card, the memory card slot, or image data may be damaged.

• Do not insert anything other than the compliant size of memory card into the memory card slot. Otherwise, a malfunction may result.

• When inserting or ejecting the memory card, be careful to prevent the memory card from popping out and dropping.

• Guaranteed operating temperature of the camera is between –10°C to 40°C (14°F to 104°F). However, depending on the types of memory cards, guaranteed operating temperature varies. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the memory card.

• Images recorded in a microSDXC memory card cannot be transferred or played back on a computer or AV device that is not exFAT*-compatible (via USB connection). Before connecting, make sure that the device is exFAT-compatible. If the camera is connected to a device that is not exFAT-compatible, a prompt to format the memory card may appear. In this case, do not format the memory card, otherwise all its data will be lost. * exFAT is the file system used by microSDXC memory cards.

contents

Table of

Operation

Index

Settings

Recording Mode

You can set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first.

Setting display

1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button.

2 While [VIDEO] (Recording Mode) is displayed, press the ENTER button.

3 Press the NEXT button to select the Recording Mode, then press the

ENTER button.

Display Recorded image Resolution

Highest resolution/smooth image recorded at 2× frame rate

Highest resolution 1920×1080 30p/25p

High resolution 1280×720 30p/25p

Slow motion image recorded at 2× frame rate

Super slow motion image recorded at 4× frame rate

Standard resolution 640×480 30p/25p 30p/25p

1920×1080 60p/50p 60p/50p

1280×720 60p

1280×720 120p

Imaging frame rate

Playback frame rate

30p/25p

30p

contents

Index

Table of

Operation

Settings

Returns to the [VIDEO] menu.

Notes

• Continuous movie shooting time is approximately 13 hours. In [SLOW] mode, it is approximately 6.5 hours. In [SSLOW] mode, it is approximately 3 hours.

• If you select [SSLOW], SteadyShot will not be effective even if SteadyShot is set to [ON].

• Audio is not recorded during shooting in the following situation: – [SSLOW] (720 120p), [SLOW] (720 60p) is set.

• When the Recording Mode is set to [VGA], the angle of view becomes narrower compared to other Recording Modes.

• Frame rate depends on the NTSC/PAL setting (page 30).

• If the NTSC/PAL setting is switched to [PAL], the frame rate will not be displayed.

SteadyShot

You can activate the camera-shake reduction when shooting. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first.

Setting display

1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button.

2 Press the NEXT button to display [STEDY] (SteadyShot), then press the

ENTER button.

3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting, then press the ENTER

button.

Uses SteadyShot. (Field angle: 120°)

contents

Table of

Does not use SteadyShot. (Field angle: 170°)

Returns to the [STEDY] menu.

Notes

• The field angle is 120° at the default setting. For a wider field angle, set [STEDY] to [OFF].

• When the Recording Mode is set to [SSLOW], SteadyShot will not be effective.

• SteadyShot is not available when the camera is set to the photo mode.

Index

Operation

Settings

Flip

You can record the image upside down. This function is useful when the camera is attached upside down. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first.

Setting display

1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button.

2 Press the NEXT button to display [FLIP] (Flip), then press the ENTER

button.

3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting, then press the ENTER

button.

Flips the image vertically and swaps the left and right sound channels.

Does not flip the image.

Returns to the [FLIP] menu.

contents

Table of

Operation

zAbout the flip function

When the Flip is set to [ON], [FLIP] is displayed on the setting information when the shooting mode is changed. When using the camera in the normal position, images are recorded upside down.

Index

Settings

Scene

You can select suitable image quality according to the shooting scene. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first.

1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button.

2 Press the NEXT button to display [SCENE] (Scene), then press the

ENTER button.

3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting, then press the ENTER

button.

Shoots images in the standard quality.

Setting display

contents

Table of

Shoots images in an image quality suitable for underwater shooting.

Returns to the [SCENE] menu.

Index

Operation

Settings

+ 49 hidden pages

Sony HDR-AS20-B Handbook

How to use this handbook

Notes on using the camera

How to enjoy the camera

Table of contents

Operation Search

Settings Search

Identifying parts

Checking the bundled items

Inserting the battery pack

Inserting a memory card

Recording Mode

SteadyShot

Flip

Scene