Main
Read this first
Using this product
Viewfinder
Menu items, viewfinder, and lens
About language setting
Notes on playing back
DVD media recorded with high definition image quality
Save all your recorded image data
Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor
Note on the binoculars/battery pack temperature
Viewing 3D video images
Notes on use
About manuals for this product
Operating Guide
This manual introduces the basic operations of this product, such as recording and playback.
How to read Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook (PDF)
Install the Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook on your computer from the supplied CD-ROM.
Table of contents
Getting started
Binoculars/Recording/Playback
Advanced operations
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Saving images with an external device
Customizing this product
Additional information
Quick reference
Getting started
Step 1: Checking the supplied items
Attaching the supplied items
Attaching the neck strap
Attaching the lens cover (DEV-5/5K)
Attaching the large eyecup (DEV-5/5K)
Attaching the finder cap (DEV-5/5K)
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
Charging the battery pack installed into this product
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Charging the battery pack using the AC Adaptor/Charger (DEV-5K)
To use a wall outlet (wall socket) as a power source
Battery release lever
To remove the battery pack
Charging the battery pack abroad
Notes on the battery pack
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting up this product
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Select [Run].
Adjust the 3D lens.
Scale
Aim this product at a subject to display it on the screen.
Select .
Step 4: Inserting a memory card
Types of memory card you can use with this product
Close the cover.
To eject the memory card
Open the cover and lightly push the memory card in once.
Access lamp
Note the direction of notched corner.
Using this product as binoculars
Set the POWER switch to ON by pressing the green button.
This product is turned on.
Hold this product with both hands and aim it at the subject.
About zooming
To adjust the focus manually
To switch the viewfinder display between 2D and 3D
Recording
Recording movies
To switch the 2D and 3D recording mode
Optimum distance from the subject and zooming level
Data code during recording
Shooting photos
Press MODE to turn on the (Photo) lamp.
Playback on this product
Operations available on the playback display
Playing images on a TV
Output connectors on this product
Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack.
Connect this product to a TV.
Play a movie or a photo on this product (p. 24).
Connecting to a high definition TV
The movies are played back in high definition image quality.
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
Movies are played back in standard definition image quality.
When you connect with component A/V cable
Using BRAVIA Sync
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Advanced operations
Useful functions for recording movies and photos
Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto)
Selecting the recording mode
The recording modes available will depend on the selected [ Frame Rate] (p. 63).
Select .
Recording information on your location (GPS) (DEV-
Establishing priorities for location
If you do not want to record location
Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial
Press MANUAL to make this product adjust the depth of the 3D image.
Rotate the MANUAL dial to adjust the 3D depth while checking the image on the screen.
Items you can control with the MANUAL dial Movie recording
Photo recording
To assign the menu item to the MANUAL dial
Press and hold MANUAL down for a few seconds. The [Dial Setting] screen appears.
Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned. Press MANUAL.
Making good use of this product
Deleting images
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)
Dividing a movie
Saving movies and photos with a computer
Selecting the method for creating a disc (computer)
Discs you can use with PMB
You can use 12 cm discs of following type with PMB. For Blu-ray disc, see page 42.
Importing movies and photos to a computer
Creating a disc with one touch
(Disc Burn)
USB cable (supplied)
Turn on your computer, and place an unused disc on the DVD drive.
Turn on this product, then connect this product to the computer using the USB cable (supplied).
Saving images on a disc
Creating a Blu-ray disc
Copying a disc
Saving images with an external device
Selecting a method for saving images with an external device
You can save movies using an external device. Select the method to be used according to the device.
External media device
DVD writer other than DVDirect Express
Hard disk recorder, etc.
The devices on which the created disc can be played back
Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray disc playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayStation
DVD disc with high definition image quality
AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player or a PlayS tation
Saving images on an external media device
Functions available after saving images on an external media device
Devices that cannot be used as an external media device
If the external media device has the AC power cable, connect it to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Connect the USB Adaptor Cable (supplied) to the external media device.
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Saving desired movies and photos
Playing back images in the external media device on this product
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Creating a standard definition image quality disc with a recorder, etc.
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Customizing this product
Using menus
Operating menus
Menu lists
The available menu items differ between the movie mode ( ) and photo mode ( ). Shooting Mode
Camera/Mic
Image Quality/Size
Playback Function
Edit/Copy
Setup
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Shooting Mode
(Items for selecting a shooting mode)
Movie
Photo
Camera/Mic
Exposure
Auto
Manual
When you set [Exposure] to [Manual], select / and press Enter to adjust the brightness.
Focus
IRIS
Shutter Speed
AE Shift
White Balance Shift
Low Lux
Auto 3D Lens Adjust
Scene Selection
Self-Timer
Tele Macro
SteadyShot
Digital Zoom (DEV-5/5K)
Auto Back Light
Dial Setting
Face Detection
Wind Noise Reduct.
Micref Level (Microphone reference level)
Audio Output Timing
Guide Frame
Display Setting
Image Quality/Size
(Items for setting up image quality or size)
REC Mode
Frame Rate
2D/3D Mode Select
Edit/Copy
(Items for editing)
Delete
Protect
Copy
Setup
(Other setup items)
Media Info
To turn off the display
Format
Volume
You can adjust the volume of playback sound by selecting / and pressing Enter.
TV Type
Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 (wide) mode
Movies and photos recorded in 4:3 mode
Component
HDMI 3D Setting
HDMI Resolution
CTRL FOR HDMI (Control for HDMI)
USB Connect
Disc Burn
VF Brightness
Viewfinder Adjust
GPS Setting (DEV- 5/5K)
REC Lamp (Recording lamp)
Beep
A. Shut Off (Auto shut off)
Language Setting
60i/50i Sel
Battery Info
To close the battery information screen
Date & Time Setting
Auto Clock ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (DEV-5/5K)
Off
Auto Area ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (DEV-
Off
Additional information
Troubleshooting
Overall operations
The power does not turn on.
This product does not operate even when the power is set to on.
The menu settings have been changed automatically.
Batteries/power sources
The power abruptly turns off.
The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
Memory card
Operations using the memory card cannot be performed.
Images stored on the memory card cannot be deleted.
The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes.
Recording
Playback
Photos cannot be played back.
is indicated on a thumbnail.
No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback.
Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices
Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized.
Editing movies/photos on this product
Unable to edit.
A movie cannot be divided.
Copying/Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a computer
Self-diagnosis display/ Warning indicators
Description of warning messages
Other
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos
Expected operating time with each battery pack
Recording time
2D
3D
Expected recording time of movies
Expected number of recordable photos
Using this product abroad
Power supply
Viewing 3D movies
Viewing high definition image quality movies
Viewing standard definition image quality movies
Watching the recorded movies on a TV
Setting to the local time
World time difference
Maintenance and precautions
About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
Recording and playback on this product
About GPS (DEV-5/5K)
On triangulating errors
On the restriction of use of GPS
On the geographic coordinate system
About the memory card
On the memory card adaptor
On image data compatibility
About the Memory Stick media
Types of Memory Stick media Recording/Playback Memory Stick Duo media (with MagicGate)
About the InfoLITHIUM battery pack
What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack?
To charge the battery pack
To use the battery pack effectively
About the remaining battery time indicator
About x.v.Color
About handling of this product
On use and care
When not using this product for a long time
Moisture condensation
On handling the casing
About care and storage of the lens
On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery
How to charge the pre-installed rechargeable battery
Note on disposal/transfer of the
On trademarks
Notes on the License
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
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Quick reference
Screen indicators
Left
Center
Right
Bottom
Parts and controls
Figures in ( ) are reference pages.
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Index
A
B
C
D
R
S
T
U
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