Sony DEV-50 Handbook

Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBClickDigital Recording Binoculars HandbookDEV-30/50/50V 2013 Sony Corporation 4-464-705-12(1)

10Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBGetting startedStep 1: Checking the supplied itemsThe numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity.Digital Recording

11Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBAttaching the supplied itemsAttaching the neck strapTo avoid dropping this product, attach the neck strap to the

12Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBStep 2: Charging the battery packYou can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series).NotesYou cannot use an

13Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB5 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of this product.Charging timeAppr

14Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBDo not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.Do not short-circuit th

15Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB3 Adjust the width between the left and right viewfinder to fit your eyes using the IPD ADJ dial.Adjust the wi

16Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBIf you see the image below, the device works correctly.If you see the image below even after adjusting the viewf

17Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBNotesThe date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the memory card,

18Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB1 Open the battery/memory card cover (p. 12), and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the directi

19Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBBinoculars/Recording/PlaybackUsing this product as binoculars1 Press the POWER button.This product is turned o

2Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBRead this first Using this productDo not hold this product by the following parts. Also, do not hold this product

20Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBMove the power zoom lever slightly for a slower zoom. Move it further for a faster zoom.NotesBe sure to keep you

21Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBRecordingIn the default setting, images in the viewfinder are displayed in 3D (p. 20), but movies are recorded i

22Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBThe following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the memory card after recording has f

23Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully.When disappears, the photo is recorded.NoteYo

24Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBEvent titleTotal time of movies/Total number of photos in the eventSwitch Image Type button (2D only) (MOVIE,

25Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBPlaying images on a TVConnection methods, the image type (3D or 2D) and the image quality (high definition or st

26Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB Select / to adjust the horizontal direction  .Connecting to a high definition TVThe movies are played bac

27Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBUsing “BRAVIA” SyncYou can operate this product with the remote commander of your TV by connecting this product

28Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBAdvanced operationsUseful functions for recording movies and photosThe available menu items differ between the m

29Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBRecording modes and the mediaTypes of media that images can be saved on will depend on the recording mode select

3Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBDVD media recorded with high definition image qualityDVD media recorded with high definition image quality can be

30Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBWhen this product receives GPS signals that have been reflected off surrounding buildings.When the GPS signal is

31Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB Rotate the MANUAL dial and select the item to be assigned. Press MANUAL.NotesManual settings will be retained

32Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBEditing on this productDeleting imagesYou can free memory card space by deleting movies and photos from memory c

33Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBProtecting recorded movies and photos (Protect)Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. S

34Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB Select  .NotesYou cannot restore movies once they are divided.You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the

35Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBSaving movies and photos with a computerPlaying images on a computerThe “PlayMemories Home” software allows you

36Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBPreparing a computer (Windows)Checking the computer systemOS*1Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP2*3/Win

37Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBTo disconnect this product from the computer Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the compute

38Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBStarting the “PlayMemories Home” software1 Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen.Wh

39Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBSaving images with an external deviceSelecting a method for saving images on an external deviceYou can save movi

4Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBViewing 3D video imagesSome people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watch

40Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBSaving images on an external media deviceYou can save movies and photos on an external media device (USB storage

41Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB4 Select [Copy.] on the screen of this product.Movies and photos that are stored on the memory card in this pr

42Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB Follow the instructions that appear on the viewfinder screen to select the image selection methods and type

43Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBCreating a standard definition image quality disc with a recorder, etc.You can copy images played back on this p

44Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBCustomizing this productUsing menusThis product has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Shooting

45Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBMenu listsThe available menu items differ between the movie mode ( ) and photo mode ( ). Shooting ModeMovieRecor

46Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBMicref LevelSets the microphone reference level. 55Shooting AssistMy ButtonAssigns functions to My Buttons. 55Gr

47Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBHDMI 3D SettingSelect the output format of the right and left images when you connect this product to a 3D TV wi

48Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB Shooting Mode (Items for selecting a shooting mode)See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation.MovieYou can rec

49Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBNotesSet [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps

5Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBAbout dust & rain proof performance of this productThe main unit of this product has been proven (by our perf

50Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBIRIS You can shoot images with the IRIS priority mode. If you adjust the IRIS, you can sharpen the subject wit

51Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBLow Lux You can record bright color images, even in dim light.OffThe Low Lux function is not used.On ( )The L

52Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB (Sunrise&Sunset)*Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. (Fireworks)*Takes spectac

53Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBSteadyShot You can compensate for camera shake.Set [SteadyShot] to [Off] ( ) when using a tripod (sold separat

54Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBFace Detection You can set this product to detect a face automatically.It adjusts the focus/color/exposure a

55Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBMicref Level (Microphone reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound.NormalRecor

56Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size)See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation.The

57Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBImage SizeYou can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. L (20.4M)Records photos clearly in the 16

58Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB Setup (Other setup items)See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation.The default settings are marked with .Med

59Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBDate/Time Date TimeCamera Data SteadyShot off White Balance Shutter Speed IRIS (Aperture value) Gain Bri

6Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBThe drains on the bottom of this product are designed to allow any water or sand entering via the clearance of th

60Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB4:3Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and photos are played ba

61Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBUSB LUN Setting Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connecti

62Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBTo close the triangulating information screenSelect .GPS Setting (DEV-50V) You can select whether this pr

63Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBPower Save You can set this product to turn off automatically when you do not operate this product for mor

64Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBAuto Clock ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (DEV-50V) This product can maintain accurate time automatically by

65Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBAdditional information TroubleshootingIf you run into any problems using this product, follow the steps below.

66Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBIntelligent Auto is canceled.The Intelligent Auto setting is canceled if you change the following settings:[Whit

67Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBThe image in the viewfinder is not clear.Adjust the diopter using the right and left diopter adjustment knobs un

68Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBThis product stops operating.If you keep applying vibration on this product, recording may stop.There is a time

69Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBNo sound or only a low volume sound is heard during playback.Turn up the volume (p. 24).When you record sound wi

7Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBTable of contentsRead this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

70Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB“PlayMemories Home” does not work correctly.Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your computer.This product is n

71Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB (Warning indicator pertaining to HDMI output stopped by overheating)Because the temperature of this product has

72Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBThis may occur when you keep applying shock on this product.Movies recorded on other devices may not be played b

73Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBThis memory card may not be able to record or play movies.Use a memory card recommended for this product (p. 17)

74Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBRecording time of movies/number of recordable photosExpected operating time with each battery packRecording time

75Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBExpected recording time of moviesMemory card(unit: minute)16 GB 32 GB 64 GB75(75)150(150)305(305)75(75)150(150)3

76Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBThe photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.Photo recording mode:6,016  3,384 dots/16:94,512  3,384 dots/4

77Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBWatching the recorded movies on a TVTo watch recorded movies on a TV, record movies after selecting the appropri

78Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBWorld time differenceTime-zone differencesArea settingGMT Lisbon/London+01:00 Berlin/Paris+02:00 Helsinki/Cairo/

79Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBDetermining a location is called “triangulating.” A GPS receiver can determine the location’s latitude and longi

8Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBSaving movies and photos with a computerPlaying images on a computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

80Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBIt is recommended that you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk of a computer.Do not attach a label

81Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBoperating conditions between this product and an AC Adaptor/charger (sold separately).The “InfoLITHIUM” battery

82Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBNear windows or outdoors, where the viewfinder, or the lens may be exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the

83Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBAbout care and storage of the lensWipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft cloth in the following instance

84Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBAll other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective comp

85Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBQuick referenceScreen indicatorsLeftIndicator MeaningMENU button (44)Self-timer recording (52)GPS triangulating

86Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBIndicator MeaningIRIS (50) Intelligent Auto (28)Slide show button 101-0005Data file name (23)Protected image (

87Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGB CHG (charge) lamp (12) Camera recording lamp (62)The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording.

88Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBSymbols1080i ...601080p ...60

89Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBPPhotos ...22Playback Function ...23Playing...

9Table of Contents Menu Lists IndexGBUsing this product abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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