Sony Nex 6 Owners Manual
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231GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexRecording is unavailable in this movie format. Set [File Format] to [MP4]. Unable to magnify. Unable to rotate image. Images recorded with other cameras may not be enlarged or rotated. No images selected. You attempted to delete without specifying images. No images changed. You attempted to execute DPOF without specifying images. Cannot create more folders. The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.
232GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Others Using the camera abroad You can use the AC Adaptor in any country or region where the power supply is within 100V to 240VAC, 50Hz/60Hz. An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction. The camera automatically detects the color system to match that of the connected video device. NTSC system 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 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 Brazil PAL-N system Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, etc. Notes On TV color systems
233GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexMemory card You can use following memory cards with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card, and SDXC memory card. You cannot use a MultiMediaCard. Memory card formatted with a computer is not guaranteed to operate with the camera. Data read/write speeds differ depending on the combination of the memory card and the equipment used. Do not remove the memory card while reading or writing data. Data may be corrupted in the following cases: – When the memory card is removed or the camera is turned off during a read or write operation – When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise We recommend backing up important data, such as to a hard disk of a computer. Do not attach a label on the memory card itself nor on a memory card adaptor. Do not touch the terminal section of the memory card with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card. Do not disassemble or modify the memory card. Do not expose the memory card to water. Do not leave the memory card within the reach of small children. They might accidentally swallow it. The memory card may be hot just after it has been used for a long time. Be careful when you handle it. Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions: – High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun – Locations exposed to direct sunlight – Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present 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. Never format the card in response to this prompt, as doing so will erase all data on the card. (exFAT is the file system used on SDXC memory cards.) The types of “Memory Stick” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick” media functions. 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. Notes “Memory Stick” media “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media1) 2) 3)Compatible with your camera “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media 1) 2) “Memory Stick Duo” media Incompatible with your camera “Memory Stick” media and “Memory Stick PRO” media Incompatible with your camera Continued r
234GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index 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 Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as 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.
235GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack Your camera operates only with an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack NP-FW50. You cannot use any other battery packs. “InfoLITHIUM” W series battery packs have the mark. An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions with the camera. The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of your camera, and displays the remaining battery time in percentages. On charging the battery pack We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack Battery performance decreases in low temperature environments. So in cold places, the operational time of the battery pack is shorter. To ensure longer battery pack use, we recommend putting the battery pack in your pocket close to your body to warm it up, and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting. The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or record movies frequently. We recommend preparing spare battery packs and taking trial shots before taking the actual shots. 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. On the remaining battery time indicator You can check the level with the following indicators and percent figures displayed on the LCD screen. If the power goes off even though the remaining battery time indicator indicates that the battery pack is fully charged, recharge the battery pack after fully discharging it in the camera. Remaining battery time will be indicated correctly. Note, however, that the battery indication will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, or if left after being charged, or when the battery pack is frequently used. Use the remaining battery indication as a rough guide only. How to store the battery pack To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it. Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. Battery level “Battery exhausted.” High LowYou cannot shoot any more image. Continued r
236GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index To use the battery pack up, leave the camera in slide show playback mode until the power goes off. To prevent staining the terminal, short-circuiting, etc., be sure to use a plastic bag to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing the battery pack. On battery life The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If the available time of the battery is shortened significantly, it is probably time to replace the battery pack with a new one. The battery life varies according to how the battery pack is stored and the operating conditions and environment in which each battery pack is used.
237GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexBattery charging Only NP-FW50 battery packs (and no others) can be charged. Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and/or burn. Remove the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) or disconnect the USB cable from the camera. If you leave the charged battery pack in the camera, battery life may be shortened. The charge lamp located on the side of the camera flashes in either way: Fast flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of about 0.3 second. Slow flashing: Turns the light on and off repeatedly at the interval of about 1.3 seconds. When the charge lamp flashes fast, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack into the camera securely again, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable. When the charge lamp flashes fast again, this may indicate a battery error or that a battery pack other than the specified type has been inserted or that there is something wrong with the AC Adaptor or USB cable. Check that the battery pack is the specified type, or the AC Adaptor or USB cable is damaged or not. If the battery pack is the specified type, remove the battery pack, replace it with a new one or another one and check if the battery pack is charged properly. If the battery pack is charged properly, a battery error may have occurred. If another battery pack cannot be charged properly, the AC Adaptor or USB cable may be damaged. Replace the AC Adaptor or the USB cable to another one and check that the battery pack is charged properly or not. When the charge lamp flashes slowly, it indicates that the camera stops charging temporarily on standby. The camera stops charging and enters the standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range, the camera resumes charging and the charge lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
238GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexMount Adaptor Using a Mount Adaptor (sold separately), you can attach an A-mount lens (sold separately) to your camera. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Mount Adaptor. The available functions differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type. * The autofocus speed will be slower compared to when an E-mount lens is attached. (When an A-mount lens is attached, the autofocus speed will be about 2 seconds to 7 seconds, when shooting under Sony measurement condition. The speed may vary depending on the subject, ambient light, etc.) FunctionsLA-EA1LA-EA2 Autofocus Available with SAM/SSM lens only* Available AF system Contrast AF Phase-detection AF AF/MF Select Switchable on the lens SAM lens: switchable on the lens SSM lens: switchable on the lens, and also on the menu when the switch on the lens is set to AF Other lenses: switchable on the menu Autofocus Area Multi/Center/Flexible Spot Wide/Spot/Local Autofocus Mode Single Single/Continuous Continued r
239GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexThe available [Autofocus Area] settings differ depending on the Mount Adaptor type. You may not be able to use the Mount Adaptor with certain lenses. Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility on compatible lenses. When you are using the Mount Adaptor and record movies, press the shutter button halfway down to use autofocus. You cannot use the AF illuminator when using an A-mount lens. The sound of the lens and the camera in operation may be recorded during movie recording. You can turn the sound off by selecting MENU t [Setup] t [Movie Audio Rec] t [Off]. It may take a long time or may be difficult for the camera to focus, depending on the lens used or the subject. The light of the flash may be blocked by the lens attached. LA-EA1 (Multi) The camera determines which of the 25 AF areas is used for focusing. (Center) The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. (Flexible Spot) Moves the focusing area to focus on a small subject or narrow area by pressing the top/bottom/right/left of the control wheel. LA-EA2 (Wide) The camera determines which of the 15 AF areas is used for focusing. (Spot) The camera uses the AF area located in the center area exclusively. (Local) Choose the area for which you want to activate the focus from among 15 AF areas with the control wheel. Notes
240GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexElectronic Viewfinder (sold separately) (NEX-5R only) By attaching an Electronic Viewfinder (sold separately) to the Smart Accessory Terminal 2 of the camera, you can shoot images while looking through the Electronic Viewfinder. Turn the camera off when you attach or remove an Electronic Viewfinder. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Electronic Viewfinder. Only major items are shown on the Electronic Viewfinder. See page 20 for what each icon indicates. The LCD screen is turned off when the Electronic Viewfinder is used. If you use the Electronic Viewfinder for a long time, the Electronic Viewfinder may get warm. The camera then displays / and switches to the LCD screen display automatically. When appears, reconnect the Electronic Viewfinder. List of icons Notes