User manual SONY HDR-AS10

[. . . ] Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Handbook Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-AS15/AS10 © 2012 Sony Corporation 4-432-600-13(1) US 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. Table of contents Marks and notations used in this handbook Table of contents Operation Search Settings Search Index Search for information by function. Operation Search Search for information by operation. Search for information in a listing of Settings items. Search for information by keyword. Settings Search Index The default setting is indicated by . Indicates cautions and limitations relevant to the correct operation of the camera. Indicates information that is useful to know. z 2US Notes on using the camera Notes on the battery pack About the displayed language The display panel displays only English. • You can charge the battery pack even if it is not completely discharged. [. . . ] • Thread a suitable cord through the attachment hole of the Waterproof Case, then attach the cord to an item you intend to use with the camera. • Before use, confirm that the screw hole on the attachment buckle is not loose, and the flat or curved adhesive mount is securely attached to the surface. 33US Continued r Operation Search Settings Search Index Handlebar Mount (VCT-HM1) (sold separately) The Handlebar Mount is used for fixing the Waterproof Case on the handlebar of a bicycle. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the Handlebar Mount (VCT-HM1) (sold separately). Table of contents How to attach Align the tripod screw hole of the Waterproof Case with the camera mounting screw of the cradle, then secure the Waterproof Case by turning the camera mounting knob. Operation Search Camera mounting screw Settings Search m Index Camera mounting knob To adjust the angle of the mounting plate Press and hold the button on the left side of the cradle, and adjust the angle. 34US Continued r Waterproof Head Mount Kit (VCT-GM1) (sold separately) The Waterproof Head Mount Kit is used for fixing the Waterproof Case to an item you intend to use. Goggle Mount Buckle Table of contents Headband Operation Search Cushion Buckle lock Settings Search Tripod screw Attachment method 1 Rotate the buckle lock in the direction of 1, then, open the buckle in the direction of 2. Index 2 Insert your strap of the goggle, then return the buckle 1 and the buckle lock 2 to its closed position. The Headband of this kit can also be attached in the same way. The length of the Headband is adjustable. 3 Align the tripod screw hole in the bottom of the Waterproof Case with the tripod screw hole of the Goggle Mount, and fix firmly with the tripod screw. • Confirm that the assembly is fixed securely. • You can attach the camera in either direction. Notes • When using your own strap, use one of 40 mm or narrower width. Depending on the shape of the strap, the camera may be subjected to vibration. • Thread a suitable cord through the attachment hole of the Waterproof Case, then attach the cord to an item you intend to use with the camera. • Depending on where the camera is used, it may be subject to strong vibration. • Depending on how the strap is fastened or the conditions of use, the camera may be subjected to vibration. 35US Continued r Headband Mount (BLT-HB1) (sold separately) You can fasten the camera to your head using the Headband Mount. Table of contents Head strap M5 coin screw Holder B Buckle lock Holder A Operation Search Attachment method 1 Release the buckle lock 1 and open Holder B in the direction of 2. Settings Search 2 Attach the camera to the Holder A 1, then close Holder B 2. Index 3 Close the buckle lock. • The tilt of the holder can be adjusted by loosening the M5 coin screw. • You can attach the camera in either direction. Notes • The Headband Mount is not dust-proof, splash-proof, water-proof. • Depending on how the head strap is fastened or the conditions of use, the camera may be subjected to vibration. 36US Shooting About the b HOLD switch • • • * Display Table of contents The b HOLD switch can prevent accidental operation. To release the lock, slide it in the opposite direction of b. Before recording, release the lock. If you lock the camera while recording, the recording state will be kept*. If you lock the camera after you stop recording, the stopped state will be kept*. Release the lock to change the setting. Operation Search 1 Turn on the power, press the NEXT button to display [MOVIE] or [INTVL], then press the REC START/STOP button. The REC/access lamp lights up, then shooting starts. When the power is already on, press the NEXT button to display [MOVIE], then press the REC START/STOP button to start shooting. REC START/STOP button REC/access lamp Settings Search b HOLD switch 2 Press the REC START/STOP button again to stop shooting. Note • If the shooting mode is changed, the mode set when the camera is turned off will be resumed when the camera is turned on the next time. Index zNotes on long-time recording • When you continue to shoot for a long time, the temperature of the camera rises. If the temperature reaches above a certain level, shooting stops automatically. Leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level. • Under high ambient temperatures, the temperature of the camera rises quickly. • When the temperature of the camera rises, the image quality may deteriorate. It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot. [. . . ] Remove the bag when the air temperature inside the plastic bag has reached the ambient temperature (after about 1 hour). Table of contents Notes on optional accessories • Genuine Sony accessories may not be available in some countries/regions. Note on disposal/transfer of the memory card Operation Search Even if you delete data in the memory card or format the memory card on the camera or a computer, you may not delete data from the memory card completely. When you give the memory card to somebody, it is recommended that you delete data completely using data deletion software on a computer. Also, when you dispose of the memory card, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the memory card. 56US Settings Search Index Specifications Camera [System] Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p specification Image device: 7. 77 mm (1/2. 3 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Recording pixels (still, 16:9): Max. 11 900 000 pixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Tessar Lens F2. 8 f = 2. 5 mm (1/8 in. ) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 15. 3 mm (5/8 in. ) (16:9)* Exposure control: Automatic exposure File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. [. . . ]