Sony A 6500 Manual

							clean inside the lens mount, use a commercially available blower* to blo\
w any dust off.
Cleaning the product surface
Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with wate\
r, then wipe the surface
with a dry cloth. To prevent damage to the finish or casing:Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner, benzine,\
 alcohol,
disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide.
Do not touch the product with any of the above on your hand.
Do not leave the product in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time\
.
Cleaning the monitor
If oil from your hand or hand cream, etc., remain on the monitor, the or\
iginal coating may
become easily removable. Wipe oil or hand cream off as soon as possible.\
If you wipe the monitor firmly using tissue paper, etc., the coating may\
 be scratched.
If the monitor becomes dirty with fingerprints or dust, gently remove th\
e dust from the
surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc.
[448] Precautions/This product
Cleaning the image sensor
Cleaning Mode
If dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of t\
he image sensor (the part
that converts the light to an electric signal), it may appear as dark s\
pots on the image,
depending on the shooting environment. If this happens, follow the steps\
 below to clean the
image sensor.
Do not use a spray-type blower as doing so may cause a malfunction.*
Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently.1 MENU → 
 (Setup) → [Cleaning Mode] → [Enter].
The image sensor vibrates a little to shake off the dust.2
Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen.
3Detach the lens.
4 
						

							Hint
For how to check the amount of dust on the image sensor, and for further\
 details on cleaning
methods, please refer to the following URL.
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php
Note
Clean the image sensor quickly.
A blower is not supplied with this product. Use a commercially available\
 blower.
Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is 
 (3 remaining battery icons) or more.
The use of an AC-PW20 AC Adaptor is recommended.
Do not use a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside t\
he camera body.
Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount are\
a, so that the tip of the blower
does not touch the image sensor.
Hold the camera slightly face downward so that the dust falls out.
Do not subject the product to any shock during cleaning.
When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. If y\
ou blow the sensor too
hard, the inside of the product may be damaged.
If the dust remains even after you cleaned the product as described, con\
sult the service facility.
[449] Precautions/This product
Use the blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding are\
a.5
Attach the lens.
6 
						

							Number of recordable images
When you insert a memory card into the camera and set the ON/OFF (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 screen.Note
When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in orange, th\
e memory card is full. Replace the
memory card with another one, or delete images from the current memory c\
ard.
When “NO CARD” flashes in orange, 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 below shows the approximate number of images that can be recor\
ded on a memory
card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony stand\
ard memory cards for
testing.
The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of\
 memory card used.
([
Image Size]:[L: 24M]) 
[
Aspect Ratio] is set to [3:2]
(Units: Images)
Note
Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9999 images, “\
9999” will appear.
When an image shot with another product is played back on this camera, t\
he image may not appear
in its actual size.
The numbers shown are when using a Sony memory card.
Quality 8 GB 16 GB 32GB 64 GB
Standard 1300 2700 5400 10500 Fine 820 1650 3300 6600
Extra fine 405 810 1600 3250 RAW & JPEG 215 435 880 1750RAW 295 600 1200 2400
When [Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more images tha\
n the numbers shown in the
table above. (except when [RAW] is selected)* 
						

							[450] Precautions/This product
Recordable movie times
The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memo\
ry card formatted
with this camera. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditio\
ns and the type of
memory card used.
The recording times for when [
File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], [XAVC S HD], and
[AVCHD] are recording times when shooting with [Dual Video REC] set to [Off].
(h (hour), m (minute))
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB
XAVC S 4K 30p 100M/25p 100M 
9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m
XAVC S 4K 30p 60M/25p 60M 
15 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 5 m
XAVC S 4K 24p 100M 
* 9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m
XAVC S 4K 24p 60M 
* 15 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 5 m
XAVC S HD 120p 100M/100p 100M 9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m
XAVC S HD 120p 60M/100p 60M 15 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 5 m
XAVC S HD 60p 50M 
/50p 50M 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m
XAVC S HD 30p 50M 
/25p 50M 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m
XAVC S HD 24p 50M 
* 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m
AVCHD 60i 24M(FX) 
/50i 24M(FX) 40 m 1 h 25 m 3 h 6 h
AVCHD 60i 17M(FH) 
/50i 17M(FH) 55 m 2 h 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m
AVCHD 60p 28M(PS) 
/50p 28M(PS) 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m 5 h 5 m
AVCHD 24p 24M(FX) 
/25p 24M(FX) 40 m 1 h 25 m 3 h 6 h
AVCHD 24p 17M(FH) 
/25p 17M(FH) 55 m 2 h 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m
MP4 1080/60p 28M 
/1080/50p 28M 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 35 m 5 h 20 m
MP4 1080/30p 16M 
/1080/25p 16M 1 h 2 h 4 h 10 m 8 h 25 m
MP4 720/30p 6M 
/720/25p 6M 2 h 35 m 5 h 20 m 10 h 55 m 22 h
Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC.* 
						

							Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product\
 specification limit). 
The continuous recordable time may differ in the following situations:When the file format is set to MP4 (28M): Approximately 20 minutes (l\
imited by file size
of 4 GB).
When shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies: Recording will automatica\
lly stop
when the recorded file reaches approximately 29 minutes (the played bac\
k movie
reaches approximately 29 minutes). (Recording will automatically stop \
when the
recorded file reaches approximately 15 minutes if [
Record Setting] is set to
[60p/50p] and [
Frame Rate] is set to [30fps/25fps].)
The times for slow-motion/quick-motion movies are playback times, not re\
cording times.
Note
The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with\
 VBR (Variable Bit-Rate),
which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scen\
e. When you record a fast-
moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter \
because more memory is
required for recording. The recordable time also varies depending on the\
 shooting conditions, the
subject or the image quality/size settings.
The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card.
Notes on continuous movie recording
It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or co\
ntinuous shooting. Therefore, if
you continue to shoot, the temperature inside the camera will rise, espe\
cially that of the image
sensor. In such cases, the camera will turn off automatically because th\
e surface of the camera is
heated to a high temperature that can affect the quality of the images o\
r the internal mechanism of
the camera.
The following values are the continuous times from when the camera start\
s recording until the
camera stops recording. 
Ambient temperature: 20°C (68°F) Continuous recording time for movies (HD): Approx. 29 minutes
Continuous recording time for movies (4K): Approx. 20 minutes
Ambient temperature: 30°C (86°F) Continuous recording time for movies (HD): Approx. 29 minutes
Continuous recording time for movies (4K): Approx. 20 minutes
Ambient temperature: 40°C (104°F) Continuous recording time for movies (HD): Approx. 29 minutes
Continuous recording time for movies (4K): Approx. 20 minutes
[Auto Pwr OFF Temp.]: [Standard]
HD: XAVC S HD (60p 50M/50p 50M, not connected via Wi-Fi)
4K: XAVC S 4K (24p 60M, not connected via Wi-Fi)
The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the tempe\
rature, file format/record
setting for movies, Wi-Fi network environment, or condition of the camer\
a before you start recording.
If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on\
, the temperature inside the
camera will rise and the recording time available will be shorter. 
						

							When the  icon appears, the temperature of the camera is too high.
If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for some \
time with the power turned
off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully\
.
If you observe the following points, the recording time will be longer. Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.
Turn the camera off when it is not being used.
When [
File Format] is set to [AVCHD], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2 GB. If the
movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB during recording, a new movie file \
will be created automatically.
When [
File Format] is set to [MP4], the file size of movies is limited to approx. 4 GB. If the movie
file size reaches approx. 4 GB during recording, recording will stop aut\
omatically.
[451] Precautions/This product
Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad
You can use the battery charger (sold separately) and the AC Adaptor (\
supplied) in any country
or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz/6\
0 Hz.
 
Depending on the country/region, a converting plug adaptor may be needed\
 to connect to a wall
outlet (wall socket). Consult a travel agency, etc., and prepare one i\
n advance.
Note
Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a mal\
function.
[452] Precautions/This product
AVCHD format
The AVCHD format was developed for high-definition digital video cameras\
 when recording an
HD (High-Definition) signal using high-efficiency compression coding t\
echnology. The MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital o\
r Linear PCM system
is used to compress audio data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable of compressing images at higher e\
fficiency than that
of the conventional image compressing format. As the AVCHD format uses compression coding technology, the picture may \
be unstable in
scenes where the screen, angle of view, or brightness, etc. change drast\
ically, but this is not 
						

							a malfunction.
[453] Precautions/This product
License
Notes on the License
This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreem\
ents with the owners
of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these \
software applications,
we have an obligation to inform you of the following. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the
internal memory of your product. Establish a Mass Storage connection bet\
ween the product and
a computer to read licenses in the “PMHOME” - “LICENSE” fold\
er.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE
REMUNERATION TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”\
)
AND/OR
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A
PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO
PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public Licen\
se (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter r\
eferred to as “LGPL”) are
included in the product. 
This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and re\
distribute source code
for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGP\
L. 
Source code is provided on the web. 
Use the following URL to download it. 
http://oss.sony.net/Products/Linux/
 
We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code.\
[454] Precautions/This product 
						

							Trademarks
Memory Stick and  are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
XAVC S and 
 are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“AVCHD Progressive” and the “AVCHD Progressive” logotype are\
 trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and oth\
er countries.
IOS is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems Inc.
iPhone and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United St\
ates and other
countries.
Blu-ray Disc™ and Blu-ray™ are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Asso\
ciation.
DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks of Digital Living Network Allianc\
e.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi Inc.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC in the United\
 States and other
countries.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microso\
ft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Facebook and the “f” logo are trademarks or registered trademarks \
of Facebook, Inc.
Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Googl\
e Inc.
YouTube and the YouTube logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of \
Google Inc.
Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo and Wi-Fi Protected Setup are registered trademark\
s or trademarks of
the Wi-Fi Alliance.
The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in \
the United States
and in other countries.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by\
 the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license\
.
In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in genera\
l, trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers. H\
owever, the ™ or ®
marks may not be used in all cases in this manual.
[455] If you have problems
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions.\
 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the batter\
y pack, then
turn on the power.
1 
						

							[456] If you have problems
Warning messages
Set Area/Date/Time.Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long\
 time, charge the
internal rechargeable backup battery.
Power insufficient. The cleaning mode will not operate when the remaining battery charge is \
less than 
(3). We recommend using the AC Adaptor AC-PW20 when using cleaning mod\
e.
Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modi\
fied. Select
[Enter] and then format the memory card. You can use the memory card aga\
in, however, all
previous data in the memory card is erased. It may take some time to com\
plete the format. If
the message still appears, change the memory card.
Memory Card Error An incompatible memory card is inserted.
Formatting has failed. Format the memory card again.
Unable to read memory card. Reinsert memory card. An incompatible memory card is inserted.
The memory card is damaged.
The terminal section of the memory card is dirty.
Memory card locked. You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch or a delete-prot\
ect switch with the
Initialize the settings.2
Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional inf\
ormation on
this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at o\
ur
Customer Support Website. 
http://www.sony.net/
3 
						

							switch set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the record position.
Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted.No memory card has been inserted.
To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera, \
set [Release w/o
Card] to [Enable]. In this case, images will not be saved.
This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally. An incompatible memory card is inserted.
Processing... When performing noise reduction, the reduction process takes place. You cannot do any
further shooting during this reduction process.
Unable to display. Images recorded with other products or images modified with a computer m\
ay not be
displayed.
Processing on the computer such as deletion of the image files may cause\
 inconsistencies
in the image database files. Repair the image database files.
Check that a lens is mounted. For an unsupported lens, set Release w/o \
Lens in the
menu to Enable. The lens is not attached properly, or the lens is not attached. If the m\
essage appears when
a lens is attached, reattach the lens. If the message appears frequently\
, check whether the
contacts of the lens and product are clean or not.
When attaching the product to an astronomical telescope or similar instr\
ument, or using an
unsupported lens, set [Release w/o Lens] to [Enable].
Unable to print. You tried to mark RAW images with a DPOF mark.
Internal temp. high. Allow it to cool. The product has become hot because you have been shooting continuously. \
Turn the power
off and cool the product and wait until the product is ready to shoot ag\
ain.
 
You have been recording images for a long time, the product temperature \
has risen.
Recording is unavailable in this movie format. Set [
File Format] to [MP4].