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Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
HDR-AS15/AS10
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search 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. Search for information by function. Search for information by operation. Search for information in a listing of Settings items. Search for information by keyword. Marks and notations used in this handbook The default setting
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Notes on using the camera Notes on the battery pack About the displayed language � Charge the battery pack before using for the first The display panel displays only English. time. Other languages are not available. � 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 Notes on recording/playback and partially charged capacity of the batt
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search 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
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search How to enjoy the camera Enjoy more using the accessories Movies are recorded at a maximum of 1920×1080 30p full high definition. Waterproof Head Mount Kit & Waterproof Case Adhesive Mount & Waterproof Case Headband Mount US 5 Continued r
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Share your life Upload captured moments You can directly upload images and share them by using the wireless network function of this camera (page 39). Connect to TV Connect the camera to a TV with a micro HDMI cable (sold separately), and enjoy images on the big screen (page 38). US 6
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Table of contents 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·················································
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Setting Wi-Fi (HDR-AS15 only)··························· 39 Copying data to a smartphone (HDR-AS15 only) ················································ 41 Computer Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer ····················································· 42 Preparing a computer (Windows)························ 43 Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software ······ 45 Troubleshooting Troub
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Operation Search Shooting ································································· 37 Shooting movies and photos Recording Mode ·················································· 18 Changing the movie file size Deleting images Format ···································································· 27 Date & Time Setting············································ 24 Changing the date, time and region Resetting the Settings
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search 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 Field Angle ANGLE 120° Interval Photo Recording LAPSE 5sec Smart Remote Control (HDR-AS15 RMOTE OFF only) Auto Power Off A.OFF 10sec Date & Time Setting DATE 2012/1/1 00:00 GMT+0 USB Power Supply USBPw ON Resetting the Settings RESET — Format FORMT — Note � The display p
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Identifying parts A REC/access lamp B REC START/STOP button ENTER (Menu execute) button 1 Cb HOLD switch* D Display panel E Speaker F PREV button G NEXT button H Microphones I Lens J Connector cover 2 Km (Mic) jack* 3 L Expansion connector* M CHG (Charge) lamp N HDMI OUT jack O (USB) jack P Battery pack/memory card cover Q Memory card insertion slot R Battery tray lever S Battery tray 1 * Used to prevent accidental operation. Slide in th
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search 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) � Battery tray, type X (only for NP-BX1) (1) Attached to the camera. � Battery tray, type G (only for NP-BG1/FG1) (1) � Waterproof Case (SPK-AS1) (1) � Adhesive Mount (VCT-AM1) Attachment Buckle (1) Flat Adhesive Moun
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Inserting the battery pack 1 Slide the Battery pack/memory card cover in the direction of the arrow, then open the cover. 2 Pull out the battery tray from the camera, set the battery pack on the tray, then return it into the camera. Pinch the tab and pull out. Match the direction of v. 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
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search 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 CHG (Charge) lamp is turned on with the micro USB cable (supplied). The CHG (Charge) lamp lights up. Micro USB cable (supplied) Insert until fully seated 3 When charging is finished, delete the USB connection between the camera and the computer (page 44). Charging is complete
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search 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. US 15
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search 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 directly in the correct orientation; otherwise, the camera will not
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search 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 27). 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
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Setting Recording Mode t display You can set the image resolution and frame rate for shooting movies. To make the setting, select [SETUP] first. 1 Press the NEXT button to display [SETUP], then press the ENTER button. 2 While [VIDEO] (Video) is displayed, press the ENTER button. If the camera turns off by the Auto Power Off function while setting, perform the procedure again from step 1. 3 Press the NEXT button to select the Recording
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Setting SteadyShot t display You can activate the camera-shake reduction when shooting. 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 [STEDY] (SteadyShot), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting, then press the ENTER button. Uses SteadyShot. Does not use SteadyShot. Returns to the [STEDY] menu.
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Table of Operation Settings Index contents Search Search Setting Field Angle t display You can change the field angle for recording. 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 [ANGLE] (Angle), then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the NEXT button to select the setting, then press the ENTER button. Records with a field angle of 170°. Records with a field angle of 120°. Returns to the [A
