Europe Countries/regions Austria Belgium Czech Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia Slovak Spain Sweden Switzerland UK Asia Countries/regions China Hong Kong India Indonesia Japan Korea (rep) Malaysia Philippines Voltage 127/Voltage 220 200/220 230/240 127/220/230 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) 50/Plug type C C C C C C C C C C C/BF C C C C C C C C C C C C BF Plug type A BF C C A C BF A/C
Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Oceania Countries/regions Australia New Zealand North America Countries/regions Canada USA Central America Countries/regions Bahamas Costa Rica Cuba Dominican (rep) El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama South America Countries/regions Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia Peru Venezuela Middle East Countries/regions Iran Iraq Israel Saudi Arabia Turkey UAE Africa Countries/regions Algeria Congo (dem) Egypt Ethiopia Kenya Nigeria South Africa Tanzania Tunisia
Voltage 240 230/240 Voltage Voltage 120/110/120/127 120/240 110/220 Voltage 220 127/120 Voltage 230 127/240 Voltage 127/220/220
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) 60 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) 50
BF A C/BF A/C Plug type O O Plug type A A Plug type A A A/C A A A A A A A A Plug type C/BF/O A/C C A A/C A Plug type C/BF C/BF C A/C/BF C C/BF Plug type C C C C C/BF C/BF C/BF C/BF C
Inserting the charged battery pack
1 While sliding the battery cover
open lever, open the battery cover.
2 Firmly insert the battery pack all
the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery.

Lock lever

3 Close the battery cover.
To remove the battery pack Turn off the camera and slide the lock lever in the direction of the arrow. Be careful not to drop the battery pack.
To remove the battery cover The battery cover can be removed to attach the VG-B50AM Vertical Grip (sold separately). To remove the cover, push the lever in the direction of the arrow and slide it out. To attach the cover, put the knob in the hole, pull down the lever, and slide it in.
To check the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor.
Battery exhausted. High Low You cannot shoot any more pictures.

Battery level

What is an InfoLITHIUM battery pack? An InfoLITHIUM battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for exchanging information related to operating conditions with your camera. Using the InfoLITHIUM battery pack, the remaining battery time in percent figures is displayed according to the operating conditions of your camera.

Notes The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water-resistant. Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places, such as in a car or under direct sunlight.
Available battery packs Use only an NP-FM500H battery pack. Note that the NP-FM55H, NPFM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be used.
Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So, the time that the battery pack can be used is shorter in cold places and the speed of continuous shooting slows down. We recommend that you put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in your camera immediately before you start shooting. The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash frequently, use continuous shooting often, or turn the camera on and off frequently. The time available in the Live View mode is shorter than that in the viewfinder mode. When you feel that the battery consumption is too fast, switch to the viewfinder mode. Doing so makes the battery last longer. Battery life The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more, and as time passes. If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably, a probable cause is that the battery pack has reached the end of its life. Buy a new battery pack. The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used. How to store the battery pack If the battery pack is not to be used for a long time, fully charge it and then fully use it up once a year on your camera before storing the battery pack in a dry, cool place to prolong the battery life.

Attaching a lens

1 Remove the body cap from the
camera and the packaging lid from the rear of the lens.
When changing the lens, quickly change the lens away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.

Body cap

Packaging lid
2 Mount the lens by aligning the
orange index marks on the lens and camera.

Orange index marks

Access lamp

Notes on using memory cards
Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked in direct sunlight. Locations exposed to direct sunlight. Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present. The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it. When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the memory card or the battery pack, or turn off the power. The data may be corrupted. Data may be damaged if you place the memory card near stronglymagnetized material or use the memory card in a static-prone or electrically noisy environment. We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a computer. When you carry or store the memory card, put it in the case supplied with it. Do not expose the memory card to water. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. When the write-protect switch of a memory card is set to the LOCK position, you cannot perform operations, such as recording or deleting images. The memory cards formatted with a computer are not guaranteed to operate with this camera. Be sure to format the memory cards using the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory cards and the equipment used. Do not press down hard when you write down on the memo area. Do not attach a label on the memory cards themselves. Do not disassemble or modify the memory cards. Do not leave the memory cards within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.
Notes on the Memory Stick media used with the camera The types of Memory Stick media that can be used with this camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all Memory Stick PRO Duo media functions.
Memory Stick PRO Duo media*1*2*3 Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media*1*2 Memory Stick Duo media
Available with your camera
Unavailable with your camera
Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO media
*1 This is equipped with MagicGate function. MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology. Data recording/playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with this camera. *2 Supports high-speed data transfer using a parallel interface. *3 When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media to record movies, only those marked with Mark2 can be used.
Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media (sold separately) This product is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media (M2). M2 is an abbreviation for Memory Stick Micro media. To use a Memory Stick Micro media with the camera, be sure to insert the Memory Stick Micro media into an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a Memory Stick Micro media into the camera without an M2 Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera. Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it.

Put your fingers under the eyecup, and slide it upward. When attaching the FDA-M1AM Magnifier (sold separately), the FDAA1AM Angle Finder (sold separately), or the FDA-ME1AM Magnifying Eyepiece (sold separately) to the camera, remove the eyecup as illustrated and attach them.
3 Slide the eyepiece cover over the

viewfinder.

Note The eyepiece sensors located below the viewfinder may be activated depending on the situation, and the focus may be adjusted or the LCD monitor may continue to flash. In such cases, turn off both [Eye-Start AF] (page 41) and [Auto off w/ VF] (page 153).
Checking the number of recordable images
Once you insert a memory card into the camera and set the power switch to ON, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Notes When 0 (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images in the current memory card (page 134). When NO CARD (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.
The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card
The table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard Memory Stick PRO Duo media for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used. Image: Size: L 16M (DSLR-A580)/L 14M (DSLR-A560) Image: Aspect Ratio: 3:2* DSLR-A580
Capacity Size Standard Fine RAW & JPEG RAW 2GB 4GB 8GB 319 452

(Units: Images)

16GB 32GB 1304 1840

DSLR-A560

Capacity Size Standard Fine RAW & JPEG RAW 2GB 4GB 8GB 362 514

16GB 32GB 1478 2089

* When [Image: Aspect Ratio] is set to [16:9], you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above (except when [RAW] is selected).
The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack
The approximate number of images that can be recorded is as follows when you use the camera with the battery pack (supplied) at full capacity. Note that the actual numbers may be less than those indicated depending on the conditions of use.

(Hand-held Twilight)

(Night Portrait)

Shooting technique

When you want finer images, set the mode dial to P, A, S, or M and use the creative style function (page 112). In such cases, you can adjust the exposure, ISO, etc., even when you select a suitable setting for the subject.
Notes Since the camera judges the settings automatically, many features will be unavailable, such as exposure compensation, ISO setting. The flash is set to [Autoflash] or [Flash Off] for each Scene Selection mode. You can change these settings (page 98).
Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Panorama)
This mode is suitable for z Shooting expansive scenery, or high-rise buildings with dynamic composition.

(Sweep Shooting).

2 Press the center of the controller. 3 Select [Sweep Panorama] with v/V, then press the center of

the controller.

To select [3D Sweep Panorama], press the Fn button, then select it.
4 Point the camera at the edge of
the subject, then press the shutter button halfway down to adjust the focus.
This part will not be taken
5 Press the shutter button fully down.
6 Pan or tilt the camera to the end,
following the guidance on the screen.

Guidance bar

Notes If you cannot pan or tilt the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. While shooting, do not tilt the camera back and forth, or right and left when you swing the camera straight ahead. Under low light conditions, panoramic images may be blurred or not be recorded. Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, the brightness or color of the combined image is not always the same. When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens, change the lock angle and shoot again. [Sweep Panorama] is not suitable when shooting: Subjects are moving. Subjects are too close to the camera. Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. Subjects with the sun or electric lights, etc. that are much brighter than surroundings. [Sweep Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations: You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow. There is too much camera shake. The camera continues shooting during [Sweep Panorama] recording, and the shutter keeps clicking until the end of the shooting.

1 Press the ISO button to display

the ISO screen.

ISO button
2 Select the desired setting with v/V on the controller.
The larger the number, the higher the noise level. If you select [Multi Frame Noise Reduct.], select the desired value with b/ B.
Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, Sweep Shooting, or Scene Selection, ISO is fixed to AUTO and you cannot select other ISO numbers. When the exposure mode is set to P/A/S and ISO is set to [AUTO], ISO is automatically set between ISO 100 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A580)/ISO 200 and ISO 1600 (DSLR-A560). The [AUTO] setting is not provided in exposure mode M. If you change the exposure mode to M with the [AUTO] setting, it is switched to the minimum ISO sensitivity. Set the ISO according to your shooting conditions.
Multi frame noise reduction (Multi Frame NR) The camera automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines the images, reduces the noise, and records one image. In Multi Frame NR, you can select ISO numbers up to ISO 25600. The image recorded is one combined image.
Notes Press and hold the shutter button until the continuous shooting stops. When [Image: Quality] is set to [RAW] or [RAW & JPEG], this function cannot be used. The flash, D-Range optimizer, and [Auto HDR] cannot be used.
Compensating for the brightness and contrast automatically (D-Range)
D-RANGE button t Select the desired setting

D-RANGE button

(Off) (DRangeOptimizer)
Does not use the DRO/Auto HDR functions. By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, producing the image with the optimal brightness and gradation. Shoots three images with different exposures, and then overlays correctly exposed image, the bright areas of an under exposed image and the dark areas of an over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation. Two images are recorded: an image with the correct exposure and an overlaid image.

(Auto HDR)

AdobeRGB

Notes Adobe RGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 option color space. Using some applications or printers that do not support them may result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color. When displaying images that were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or nonAdobe RGB-compliant devices, the images are displayed with low saturation.
Adjusting the color tones (White balance)
The color tone of the subject changes depending on the characteristics of the light source. The table below shows how the color tone changes based on various light sources, compared with a subject that appears white under the sunlight.
Daylight Weather/ lighting Characteristics of light White Bluish Green-tinged Reddish Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent
White balance is a feature that adjusts the color tone to approximate what you see. Use this feature when the color tone of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you want to change the color tone on purpose for photographic expression.
Notes When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto WB] and you cannot select other modes. If the only light source available is a mercury lamp or a sodium lamp, the camera will not be able to acquire the accurate white balance because of the characteristics of the light source. Use the flash in such cases.
Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)
Fn button t AWB (White Balance) t Select the desired setting
When [AWB] is not selected, you can fine tune the color tone with b/B. Adjusting it toward + turns the image reddish and adjusting it toward turns the image bluish.
AWB (Auto WB) (Daylight) (Shade) (Cloudy) (Incandescent) (Fluorescent) (Flash)
The camera automatically detects a light source and adjusts the color tones. If you select an option to suit a specific light source, the color tones are adjusted for the light source (preset white balance).
Use the white balance bracket function if you cannot get the desired color in the selected option (page 122). When you select [5500K] (Color Temp.) or [0] (Color Filter), you can adjust the value to the desired value (below). When you select [Custom], you can register your setting (page 116).

Do not connect the output connector of the device with the HDMI terminal on the camera. This may cause a malfunction.
On PhotoTV HD This camera is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard. By connecting Sonys PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable, a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality. PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. To view 3D-images with a 3D-compatible TV When an image recorded with the 3D Sweep Panorama mode is being played back, press V on the controller to play back the image with a 3D effect on the TV screen. To view 3D-images only You can only play back images recorded with the 3D Sweep Panorama mode. Using the viewing function

1 t [3D Viewing]

Using BRAVIA Sync
By connecting the camera to a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync using an HDMI cable, you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control.
1 Connect a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync to the camera

(page 136).

The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the TV screen.
2 Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control. 3 Operate with the buttons on the TV Remote Control.

The items for Sync Menu

Slide Show 1 Image Display Still/Movie Select Image Index 3D Viewing Select Folder Select Date Delete Plays back images automatically (page 127). Returns to the single-image screen. Selects still images or movies to be played back. Switches to the image index screen. Plays back 3D-images when connected to a 3D-compatible TV. Selects the folder of images to be played back. Selects the date of movies to be played back. Deletes images.
Notes The operations available are restricted when the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable. Only TVs that support BRAVIA Sync can provide these operations. The SYNC Menu operations differ depending on the TV connected. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If the camera performs unnecessary operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the camera is connected to another manufacturers TV using an HDMI connection, set [CTRL FOR HDMI] in the Setup menu to [Off].
To use your camera abroad
When you view images on a TV screen, the camera and TV must use the same TV color system.
NTSC system (1080 60i) Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc. PAL system (1080 50i) Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam, etc. PAL-M system (1080 50i) Brazil

The items to be reset are as follows.
Exposure compensation (103) Recording information display (42) Playback display (123) Drive mode (118) Flash Mode (98) Autofocus Mode (88) AF area (89) Face Detection (95) Smile Shutter (96) ISO (108) Metering Mode (107) Flash Compensation (105) White Balance (114) Color Temp./Color Filter (115) Custom white balance (116) DRO/Auto HDR (109) Creative Style (112) Scene Selection (63) Sweep Shooting (66)

Recording menu

Items Image: Size (140) Image: Aspect Ratio (142) Image: Quality (142) Reset to L:16M (DSLR-A580)/ L:14M (DSLR-A560) 3:2 Fine
Items Movie: Size (141) Movie: File Format (82) Movie: Audio Rec. (83) SteadyShot (59) Panorama: Size (141) Panorama: Direction (68) 3D Pan.: Image Size (141) 3D Pan.: Direction (69) Flash control (106) AF Illuminator (100) AF method (91) Color Space (113) Long Exposure NR (148) High ISO NR (148)
Reset to AVCHD On On Standard Right Standard Right ADI flash Auto Contrast AF sRGB On Auto
Items Eye-Start AF (41) Func. of AEL button (149) AEL (149) Focus Hold Button (149) Red Eye Reduction (100) Release w/oLens (150) Auto off w/ VF (153) Grid Line (153) Histogram (104) Auto Review (152) Reset to Off Focus Magnifier Hold Focus Hold Off Disable On Off Off Off
Items Slide Show Repeat (127) Slide Show Interval (127) Slide Show Image Type (127) Reset to Off 3 sec All
Items Specify Printing Date Imprint (172) Volume Settings (124) Playback Display (123)
Reset to Off 2 Auto Rotate
Items File Number (144) Folder Name (144) Reset to Series Standard Form
Items LCD Brightness (152) Power Save (LV) (150) Power Save (OVF) (150) CTRL FOR HDMI (137) Help Guide Display (150) USB Connection (164) Upload Settings (146) Audio signals (150) Demo Mode (151) Reset to Auto 1 Min 10 Sec On
On Mass Storage On On Off

Using with your computer

Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera. Sony Image Data Suite Image Data Converter SR Image Data Lightbox SR PMB (Picture Motion Browser)
Note PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
Recommended computer environment (Windows)
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software and importing images via a USB connection.

Using Image Data Lightbox SR
With Image Data Lightbox SR you can do the following, etc.: To display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera. To rate the images on a scale of five. To set color labels and so on. To display an image with Image Data Converter SR and make adjustments to it. To use Image Data Lightbox SR, refer to Help. Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Image Data Suite] t [Help] t [Image Data Lightbox SR]. Image Data Lightbox SR support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/

Using PMB

With PMB you can do the following, etc.: To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer. To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them. To retouch (red-eye reduction, etc.), print, and send still images as e-mail attachments, change the shooting date. To print or save still images with the date. To create a data disc using a CD burner drive or DVD burner drive. To create Blu-ray discs, AVCHD format discs or DVD discs from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer. (An internet connection environment is required when a Blu-ray disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.)
Notes PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers. The confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen when starting PMB for the first time. Select [Start]. This function informs you of news, such as software updates. You can change the setting later.
To use PMB, refer to PMB Help. Double-click the shortcut of (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Help]. PMB support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/
Connecting the camera to the computer
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or
connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the ACPW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately).
2 Turn on the computer, then press the 3 Check that [USB Connection] in 4 Connect the camera to your

computer.

When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while.

(Playback) button.

1 is set to [Mass Storage].
1 To a USB terminal of the computer

USB cable (supplied)

2 To the USB terminal
Importing images to the computer (Windows)
PMB allows you to easily import images. For details on PMB functions, see the PMB Help. Importing images to the computer without using PMB When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer, click [Open folder to view files] t [OK] t [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT] t copy the desired images to the computer.

Notes If you use a Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), you can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your camera to the DVD writer with a USB cable. When you use Sony DVDirect (DVD writer), make sure that the version of DVD writers firmware is the latest. For details, refer to the following URL: http://sony.storagesupport.com/
Characteristics of each type of disc
A Blu-ray disc enables you to record high definition image quality (HD) movies of a longer duration than DVD discs.
High definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players. Standard definition image quality (STD) movie converted from high definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created.
Discs you can use with PMB You can use 12 cm discs of following type with PMB. For Blu-ray disc, see page 169.
Disc type DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DL DVD-RW/DVD+RW Features Unrewritable Rewritable
Always maintain your PlayStation3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation3 system software. The PlayStation3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
Creating an AVCHD format disc
You can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software PMB.
1 Select the AVCHD format movies you want to write on PMB. 2 Click

(HD)].

The screen used for creating a disc appears. For details, see PMB Help.
(Create Discs) to select [Create AVCHD Format Discs
Notes Install PMB beforehand. Still images and MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on the AVCHD format disc. It may take a long time to create a disc.
Playing AVCHD format disc on a computer You can play back AVCHD format discs using Player for AVCHD that is installed together with PMB. To start the software, click on [Start] t [All Programs] t [PMB] t [PMB Launcher] t [View] t [Player for AVCHD]. For detailed operations, see the Help for Player for AVCHD.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Memory Stick, , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, , Memory Stick Micro, MagicGate, and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. InfoLITHIUM is a trademark of Sony Corporation. PhotoTV HD is a trademark of Sony Corporation. AVCHD and AVCHD logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Blu-ray Disc and the logo are trademarks. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Microsoft, Windows, DirectX, and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. PowerPC is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States.
Intel, Intel Core, MMX, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. SDXC, SDHC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc. MultiMediaCard is a trademark of MultiMediaCard Association. PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Adobe is a registered trademark or a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual.

Troubleshooting

If you experience trouble with your camera, try the following solutions. Check the items on pages 178 to 186. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
Check the following items. Remove the battery pack, and insert the battery pack again after about one minute, and turn on the power. Reset the settings (page 155). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.

Battery pack and power

The battery pack cannot be installed.
As you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever (page 22). You can use an NP-FM500H battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FM500H.
The remaining battery indicator is incorrect, or sufficient remaining battery indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location (page 190). The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 18). The battery pack is dead (page 24). Replace it with a new one.
Cannot turn on the camera.
Install the battery pack correctly (page 22). The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack (page 18). The battery pack is dead (page 24). Replace it with a new one.

Recording media: Memory card
*1 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2 720p specification A high definition specification which utilizes 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. *3 Data recorded in AVCHD format other than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camera.
Recording and playback on your camera
Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. Video signal*3: 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.1080/60i 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch

3D-shootings

Notes on recording
[3D Panorama] is not suitable when shooting: Subjects are moving. Subjects are too close to the camera. Subjects with a repeating pattern such as tiles, and subjects with little contrast such as sky, sandy beach, or lawn. [3D Panorama] recording may be discontinued in the following situations: You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow. There is too much camera shake. If you cannot pan or tilt the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a black area occurs in the composed image. If this happens, move the camera fast to record a full panoramic image. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. Under low light conditions, images may be blurred. Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent light, images may not be recorded properly. When the whole angle of 3D panoramic shooting and the angle in which you fixed the focus and exposure with AE/AF lock are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be successful. If this happens,
change the lock angle and shoot again. The available shooting direction is horizontal only. For details on the procedure used for shooting 3D-images, see page 69.
Note on playback of 3Dimages
When you play back 3D-images on the LCD monitor of the camera or on a non-3D-compatible TV, the images are played back without the 3D effect.

Notes on 3D-image files

A JPEG file and an MPO are combined to create a 3D-image. If you erase one of these files from the computer, the 3D-image may not be played back properly. For details on the procedure used for viewing 3D-images, see pages 128 and 137.