English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. NEX-5N Serial No. ______________________________...
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry.
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: NEX-5N Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
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If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Table of contents Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items ...9 Identifying parts ...10 Charging the battery pack ...15 Inserting the charged battery pack ...17 Attaching/removing the lens ...19 Inserting a memory card (sold separately) ...21 Attaching the flash ...23 Turning on the camera and setting up the date ...25 Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images ...27...
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Checking the functions available Menu list ... 55 Functions available for each shooting mode ... 63 Flash modes available... 64 Importing images to the computer Installing the software... 65 What you can do with the supplied software ... 67 Creating a disc of movies... 68 Others Checking the number of recordable images ...
Preparing the camera Checking the supplied items First check the model name of your camera (page 8). The accessories supplied differ depending on the model. The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Common accessories • Camera (1) • Battery charger BC-VW1 (1) •...
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation. When the lens is removed A ON/OFF (Power) switch (25) B Shutter button (28) C Remote sensor D AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp/ Smile Shutter lamp E Speaker F Microphone G Smart Accessory Terminal 2 (23) H Lens (19) I Lens release button (20)
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(USB) terminal B Hook for shoulder strap Attaching the shoulder strap is recommended not to drop the camera. C HDMI terminal (54) D Light sensor E LCD monitor/Touch panel (34) The tilting LCD monitor of the camera allows flexible shooting positions.
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A Battery/memory card cover (17, B Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5.5 mm (7/32 inch), and may damage the camera.
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Lens See page 89 on the specifications of the lenses. E18 – 55 mm F3.5-5.6 OSS (supplied with NEX-5ND/ 5NK/5NY) A Hood index B Focusing ring C Zooming ring D Focal-length scale E Focal-length index F Lens contacts* G Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly.
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E55 – 210 mm F4.5-6.3 OSS (supplied with NEX-5NY) A Focusing ring B Zooming ring C Focal-length scale D Focal-length index E Lens contacts* F Mounting index * Do not touch this part directly.
Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the NP-FW50 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (supplied). The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack can be charged even when it has not been fully depleted. It can also be used when it has not been fully charged. Insert the battery pack onto the battery charger.
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Notes • The charging time differs depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or charging conditions. • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range.
Inserting the charged battery pack While sliding the cover open lever, open the cover. Firmly insert the battery pack all the way while pressing the lock lever with the tip of the battery. Close the cover. Checking the remaining battery level Check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD monitor.
Note • The displayed level may not be correct under certain circumstances. 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”...
Attaching/removing the lens Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the lens. If the cap or the packaging lid is attached, remove it from the camera or the lens. • Quickly change the lens somewhere away from dusty locations so as to keep dust or debris from getting inside the camera.
Removing the lens Press the lens release button all the way in and turn the lens counterclockwise until it stops. Notes • When changing the lens, if dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Open the cover. Insert a memory card. • Insert the memory card until it clicks as illustrated. Close the cover. Memory cards that you can use You can use following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of the memory cards.
Note • Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT. Make sure that the device is compatible with exFAT before connecting it to the camera. If you connect your camera to an incompatible device, you may be prompted to format the card.
Attaching the flash When you want to use a flash during shooting, attach the flash device (supplied). The flash is enabled when it is raised, and disabled when lowered. Set the power switch of the camera to OFF before you attach or remove the flash.
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Carrying the flash The flash case can be conveniently attached to the shoulder strap. Put the flash in the case when you are not using it to protect it from harm.
Turning on the camera and setting up the date When you turn on the camera for the first time, the screen to set date and time appears. Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. The screen to set date and time appears.
Repeat step 4 to set other items, then press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. Notes • You cannot set the date, time and area by touching the screen. • You cannot superimpose the date on images on this camera. Using “PMB” stored CD-ROM on the (supplied), you can save or print images with date.
Mastering the basic operation Shooting still images In the (Intelligent Auto) mode, the camera analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. Point the camera to the subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the focus is confirmed, beeps sound and z lights up. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot. Focus indicator...
Recording movies Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. Point the camera to the subject. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. • Focus and brightness are adjusted automatically. • If you press the shutter button halfway down during recording, you will be able to focus more quickly.
Playing back images Press the button. The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Selecting the image Turn the control wheel. Or, slide the screen left or right. Playing back movies Select MENU t [Playback] t [View Mode] t [Folder View(MP4)] or [AVCHD View].
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During movie playback Control wheel operation Pause/resume Fast-forward Fast-rewind Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback* Adjust sound volume * The movie is played back frame-by-frame. Press the center. Press the right, or turn it clockwise. Press the left, or turn it counterclockwise.
Deleting images You can delete the image that is currently displayed. Display the desired image, and press (Delete). Or, touch on the screen. Press the center of the control wheel. Or, touch OK on the screen. • Select to quit the operation. To delete several images Select MENU t [Playback] t [Delete] to select and delete several images at the same time.
Operating the camera The control wheel, soft keys and touch panel allow you to use various functions of the camera. Control wheel When shooting, DISP (Display Contents), (Drive Mode) functions are assigned to the control wheel. When playing back, DISP (Display Contents) and control wheel.
Soft keys The soft keys have different roles, depending on the context. The assigned role (function) of each soft key is shown on the screen. To use the function shown at the upper right corner of the screen, press soft key A.
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Operations You can select items and make settings in two ways; one is using the control wheel, the other is touching and sliding your finger on the screen (Touch panel). Operation Control wheel To select an item Turn or press the top/bottom/ left/right parts, and then press the center.
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Notes • You can perform most operations with both the control wheel/soft keys and the touch panel. However, some operations can be done only with one or the other. • Avoid the followings: – Using a pointed object, such as a pencil, ball-point pen, or the tip of a finger nail. –...
Using the guide function of the camera The camera provides various “Help Guides” which explain the functions, and “Shooting Tips” which introduce tips for better shooting. Use these guides to make better use of the camera. Help Guides The camera displays the Help Guide to explain the selected function, when you change the setting, etc.
Setting the function using Photo Creativity You can operate the camera intuitively using Photo Creativity, since the screen is designed more for intuitive operations than the normal screen. You can shoot a subject with easy operations and obtain creative photos easily. Select MENU t [Shoot Mode] t Auto).
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Defocusing the background easily (Background Defocus Control) Select (Bkground Defocus) (page 38). Defocus the background by turning the control wheel. Or, slide the indicator on the screen. : To focus : To defocus • Select AUTO to restore the original status.
Picture Effect Select (Picture Effect) (page 38). Select the desired effect by turning the control wheel. Or, slide the screen up or down to select the desired effect. (Off): Does not use the Picture Effect function. (Toy Camera): Creates the look of a Toy Camera photo with shaded corners and pronounced colors.
Adjusting the brightness of still images (Exposure compensation) You can adjust the exposure in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –3.0 EV to +3.0 EV. Press (Exposure Comp.) on the control wheel. Turn the control wheel to select the desired value, and press the center.
Press Option, then turn the control wheel to select the desired mode and press the center. Or, touch Option t desired mode on the screen. (Self-timer: 10 Sec): Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. Use this when you want to include yourself in the picture. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and beeps until the shutter operates.
To shoot continuously at a higher speed Select (Spd Priority Cont.) from images continuously (max. 10 images per second). The focus and exposure of the first shot are used for the following shots. Changing the screen display (DISP) Press DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel.
Shooting with various drive modes Select MENU t [Shoot Mode]. Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Or, slide the screen up or down to move the desired mode to the center, then touch it. (Intelligent Auto): The camera evaluates the subject and makes the proper settings.
Scene Selection Select SCN (Scene Selection) (page 44). Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Or, slide the screen up or down to move the desired mode to the center, then touch it. (Portrait): Blurs away backgrounds and sharpens the subject. Expresses skin tones softly.
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Sweep Panorama/3D Sweep Panorama While you pan the camera, the camera shoots several images and composes them into one panoramic image. Select (Sweep Panorama) or Panorama) (page 44). Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down.
Shutter Priority You can express the movement of a moving subject in various way by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter. Select S (Shutter Priority) (page 44).
Selecting the flash mode Attach the flash and raise it (page 23). Select MENU t [Camera] t [Flash Mode]. Turn the control wheel to select the desired mode, and press the center. Or, slide the screen up or down to move the desired mode to the center, then touch it.
The flash range The range of the supplied flash depends on the ISO sensitivity and aperture value. F2.8 ISO100 1 – 2.5 m (3.3 – 8.2 feet) ISO3200 5.6 – 14 m (18.3 – 46 feet) Selecting the image size/record setting The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image.
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Still [Aspect Ratio]: 3:2 L:16M M:8.4M S:4.0M [Aspect Ratio]: 16:9 L:14M M:7.1M S:3.4M 3D Panorama (16:9) (Standard) (Wide) Panorama The image size varies depending on the shooting direction (page 57). (Standard) (Wide) Usage guidelines 4912 × 3264 pixels For prints up to A3+ size 3568 ×...
Enlarging the playback image (Enlarge Image) Press the button to enter the playback mode. Display the image you want to enlarge, then press (Enlarge Image) (the center of the control wheel). Or, touch Turn the control wheel to adjust the scaling. Or, touch Press the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel to select the portion you want to enlarge.
Displaying the image list Press the (Playback) button to enter the playback mode. Press (Image Index) on the control wheel. Six images are displayed at a time. Turn the control wheel to select an image. • You can browse images quickly by sliding the screen up or down. •...
Viewing images on a TV To view images recorded on the camera on a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI connector are required. Connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately).
Checking the functions available Menu list When you press MENU, six menu items; [Shoot Mode], [Camera], [Image Size], [Brightness/Color], [Playback], and [Setup], appear on the screen. You can set various functions in each item. Items that cannot be set in the context are displayed in gray.
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Camera Allows you to set shooting functions, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, and flash. Drive Mode Flash Mode AF/MF Select Autofocus Area Autofocus Mode Object Tracking Prec. Dig. Zoom Face Detection Face Registration Smile Shutter Soft Skin Effect Shooting Tip List LCD Display (DISP) Selects the drive mode, such as continuous shooting, self-timer, or bracket shooting.
Finder Display(DISP) DISP Button(Monitor) Image Size Allows you to set the image size and aspect ratio, etc. Still Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality 3D Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Panorama Image Size Panorama Direction Movie File Format Record Setting Switches the information to be displayed on the shooting screen on the viewfinder.
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Brightness/Color Allows you to make brightness settings such as metering mode, and color settings such as white balance. Exposure Comp. White Balance Metering Mode Flash Comp. DRO/Auto HDR Picture Effect Creative Style Playback Allows you to set playback functions. Delete Slide Show View Mode Compensates for the brightness of the entire image.
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Image Index Rotate Protect 3D Viewing Enlarge Image Volume Settings Specify Printing Display Contents Setup Allows you to make more detailed shooting settings, or change the camera settings. Shooting Settings AF Illuminator Red Eye Reduction FINDER/LCD Setting Live View Display Auto Review Selects the number of images to be displayed on the index screen.
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Grid Line Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist MF Assist Time Color Space SteadyShot Release w/o Lens Eye-Start AF Front Curtain Shutter Long Exposure NR High ISO NR Lens Comp.: Shading Lens Comp.: Chro. Aber. Lens Comp.: Distortion Turns on the grid line that helps you to adjust the composition of images.
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Movie Audio Rec Wind Noise Reduct. AF Micro Adj. Main Settings Menu start Custom Key Settings Touch Operation Beep Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Help Guide Display Power Save LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright. Display Color Wide Image Playback Display Sets the sound for movie recording. (On/Off) Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
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HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection Cleaning Mode Version Demo Mode Reset Default Memory Card Tool Format File Number Folder Name Select Shoot. Folder New Folder Recover Image DB Display Card Space Eye-Fi Setup* Upload Settings * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is inserted in the camera. Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane.
Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function available. – indicates the function not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode Exposure Comp.
Flash modes available The flash modes you can select depend on the shooting mode and functions selected. In the table below, not available. The flash modes you cannot select are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode Flash Off (Intelligent Auto) (Sweep...
Importing images to the computer Installing the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: • “Sony Image Data Suite” • “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) (Windows only) Notes • Log on as Administrator. • If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of the previously installed “PMB”...
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CD-ROM drive. The installation menu screen appears. Click [Install]. • Make sure that both “Sony Image Data Suite” and “PMB” are checked and follow the instructions on the screen. • Connect the camera to the computer during the procedure following the instructions on the screen.
• “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. “Sony Image Data Suite” With “Sony Image Data Suite,” you can edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, and sharpness. Besides, you can display and compare RAW/JPEG images recorded with this camera.
Blu-ray Disc playback devices (Blu-ray Disc player, ® PlayStation 3, etc.) AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray Disc player, ® PlayStation 3, etc.) Ordinary DVD playback devices (DVD player, computer that can play DVDs, etc.) Creating a disc using a computer You can import AVCHD View movies to a computer using “PMB”...
• For details on how to create a disc, refer to the operating instructions of the device you use. • If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data.
The table shows the approximate number of still images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions.
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Movies The table below shows the approximate recording times available. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous recording is possible for approximately 29 minutes per recording. The maximum size of an MP4 movie file is about 2 GB. Capacity Record Setting 60i 24M(FX)
– Using the battery pack that is charged for an hour after the CHARGE lamp goes out. – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (sold separately). • The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
List of icons on the LCD monitor Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Display Contents) on the control wheel. Shooting standby Graphic display Movie recording Playback Display Indication Shoot Mode P A S M...
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Display Indication Recording mode 60i/50i of movies 60i/50i 60p/50p 24p/25p 24p/25p Memory card/ Upload 123Min Recordable time of movies Remaining battery 100% Flash charge in progress AF illuminator Live view Does not record sound during movie recording Touch operation SteadyShot/ SteadyShot warning Electronic...
Learning more about the camera (α Handbook) “α Handbook,” which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. For Windows users Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re- insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. Reset the settings (page 62). Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Battery pack and power The battery pack cannot be installed.
• If you do not operate the camera for given period of time, the camera turns to power saving mode. To cancel the power save, operate the camera, such as pressing the shutter button halfway down. The CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack. •...
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• You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus]. • Ambient light is insufficient. • The subject may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] or manual focus function. The flash does not work. • Raise the flash (page 23). •...
The image is whitish (Flare). Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). • The picture was taken under a strong light source, and excessive light has entered the lens. When using the zoom lens, attach a lens hood. The corners of the picture are too dark. •...
Precautions On the functions available with the camera • Your camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible. To check whether the camera is 1080 60i-compatible or 1080 50i-compatible, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 1080 60i-compatible camera: 60i 1080 50i-compatible camera: 50i •...
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On using the lenses and accessories It is recommended that you use Sony lenses/accessories designed to suit the characteristics of this camera. Using the products of other manufacturers may cause the camera...
Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery Insert a charged battery pack into the...
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may not be able to be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images to a computer or other storage location, then format the memory card. • The recorded contents cannot be compensated for even if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of the camera or memory card, etc.
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• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD- based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs.
Specifications Camera [System] Camera type: Interchangeable lens digital camera Lens: E-mount lens [Image sensor] Image sensor: 23.5 × 15.6 mm (APS-C format) CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of image sensor: Approx. 16 700 000 pixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx.
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Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Movie (MP4 View): MP4 format Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch USB communication: Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Flash HVL-F7S Flash guide number: GN 7 (in meters at ISO 100) Recycling time: Approx.
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Lens E16 mm single Lens focus lens Camera NEX-5ND Equivalent 35 mm-format focal length (mm) Lens groups-elements Angle of view Minimum focus 0.24 (0.79) (m (feet)) Maximum magnification (×) Minimum f-stop Filter diameter (mm) Dimensions (max. 62.0 × 22.5 diameter × height) (2 1/2 ×...
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Sony Corporation. • “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • “PhotoTV HD” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVDirect is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association. • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
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trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. • Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store (where available.) •...
Index Numerics 3D Sweep Panorama... 46 3D Viewing... 54 AF Illuminator ... 59 AF Micro Adj..61 AF/MF Select... 56 Anti Motion Blur ... 45 Aperture Priority ... 47 Area Setting ... 61 Aspect Ratio... 57 Auto Review ... 59 Autofocus Area ...
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