Sony HDR-AS30, HDR-AS30V Using accessories

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Operation

Settings

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35GB

Using accessories

Refer to the website of this camera for the latest information on accessories.

By inserting the camera in the Waterproof Case, you can shoot movies in the rain or at a beach.

Attachment method

1Slide the buckle lock in the direction of 1 and

hold it, then hold the circled parts and swing out

the buckle in the direction of 2.

2Open the case cover.

3Insert the camera in the case body.

• Release the bREC HOLD switch on the camera.

Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2)

Case cover

Cord

attachment

hole

Case body

REC button

HOLD lever

Tripod screw

hole

Buckle

Buckle lock

NEXT button

PREV button

Cord of the

case cover

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Contents

Main Handbook Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-AS30/AS30V How to use this handbook Marks and notations used in this handbook z Notes on using the camera Notes on recording/playback and connection On cameras temperature On the overheat protection Notes on the battery pack The illustrations and images used in this handbook Notes on playing back on other devices On wireless network function About the security on using Wireless LAN products Carl Zeiss lens How to enjoy the camera Enjoy more using the accessories Share your life Table of contents Notes on using the camera Getting started Page Index Operation Search Settings Search Setting items How to set items Page Identifying parts Checking the bundled items Inserting the battery pack z 1Turn off the power of the camera. Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on. 2Connect the camera to the computer that is turned on with the micro USB cable (supplied). Charging the battery pack z Charging time Page Inserting a memory card 3Close the cover. z Open the cover, then lightly push the memory card once. z Page Recording Mode t Setting display SteadyShot Field Angle Scene Interval Photo Recording GPS Log (HDR- AS30V only) 2Press the NEXT button to display [GPS] (GPS), then press the ENTER 3Press the NEXT button to select the setting, then press the ENTER Checking triangulating status z Airplane Mode Auto Power Off t Setting display Beep Date & Time Setting z USB Power Supply z Switching NTSC/PAL Resetting the Settings Format Using accessories Attachment method 3Insert the camera in the case body. Release the bREC HOLD switch on the camera. Waterproof Case (SPK-AS2) On waterproof performance Notes on use Water leakage O-ring Inspect the O-ring How to check for water leaks Maintenance Attachment method Adhesive Mount (VCT-AM1) z Page Shooting About the b REC HOLD switch Movie mode Photo mode Interval photo recording mode z Viewing images on a TV z Preparation for setting Wi-Fi Android 2.3 or later (Android 4.0 or later is required to use One-touch functions (NFC)) iOS 4.3 or later (One-touch functions (NFC) are not available) Installing the PlayMemories Mobile software on your smartphone Preparing the ID/password z Setting Wi-Fi 1Turn on the power of the camera, then press the NEXT button and select a shooting mode. Android supporting NFC z Android Android/iPhone not supporting NFC iPhone Smart Remote Control Sample smartphone screen display Page Copy Useful functions when connecting the camera to your computer Preparing a computer Windows: Mac: Step 1 Checking the computer system 1Turn on the computer. Step 2 Installing the PlayMemories Home software To delete the USB connection Starting the PlayMemories Home software z Troubleshooting Cannot turn on the camera. The power turns off suddenly. Battery life is short. Cannot charge the camera. Battery pack and power Memory card Shooting images Viewing images GPS (HDR-AS30V only) Computers Wi-Fi Others Warning indicators and messages Page Recordable time Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack. Playing time MP4AVC 2ch Average Estimated number of recordable photos Battery pack On charging the battery pack Effective use of the battery pack About the remaining battery charge How to store the battery pack Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Countries and regions where you can view images when [V.SYS] is set to [NTSC] Countries and regions where you can view images when [V.SYS] is set to [PAL] World time difference Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places On carrying Care and storage of the lens On cleaning Notes on optional accessories Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card On GPS (HDR-AS30V only) On triangulation errors (HDR-AS30V only) On GPS use restriction (HDR-AS30V only) Specifications Camera [System] [Input and Output connectors] [Power, general] Page Trademarks On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Index A B C D V W