Sony Nex 7 User Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu Index “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
 Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)/50i 24M(FX)]/[24p 24M(FX)/25p 
24M(FX)] setting in [Record Setting] are converted by “PMB” in order to create an AVCHD disc. This 
conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc with the original image quality. If you 
want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a Blu-ray Disc.
Notes
zTo use “PMB”...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexConnecting the camera to the 
computer
“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.
 For operations such as importing AVCHD View movies to the...

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Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before:
 Disconnecting the USB cable.
 Removing the memory card.
 Turning off the camera.
 Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the “Trash” icon beforehand when you use 
a Macintosh computer, and the camera is disconnected from the computer.
Deleting the USB connection
1 Double-click the disconnect icon on the 
tasktray.
2 Click   (USB Mass Storage Device)  t 
[Stop].
3 Confirm the...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexCreating a movie disc
You can create a disc from AVCHD View movies recorded on the camera. “AVCHD 
View movies” are movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or [AVCHD 50i/
50p] mode of [File Format].
Select the method that best suits your disc player.
See “PMB Help” for details on creating a disc using “PMB.”
To import movies, see page 182.
 If you use a Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), you can transfer data by inserting a memory card into the 
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexzCharacteristics 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 PlayStation®3. You...

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You can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format disc from AVCHD 
View movies imported to a computer using the supplied software “PMB.”
1
Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive.
2 Start “PMB.”
3 Select the AVCHD View movies you want to write.
4 Click   (Disc Creation) to select [Create AVCHD Format Discs (HD)].
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create a disc.
 Install “PMB” beforehand.
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You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD View 
movies imported to a computer using supplied software “PMB.”
1
Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. Close all software other than “PMB.”
2Start “PMB.”
3 Select the movies you want to write.
4 Click   (Disc Creation) to select [Create DVD-Video Format Discs 
(STD)].
5 Follow the instructions on the screen to create the disc.
 Install “PMB” beforehand....

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexPrinting still images
You can print still images using the following methods.
 Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type
For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
 Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the 
images. You can insert the date on the image and print it. For details, see the “PMB 
Help.”
 Printing at a shop You can take a...

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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions.
The battery pack cannot be installed.
 When you insert the battery pack, use the tip of the battery pack to push the lock lever.
 You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50.
The remaining battery indicator is incorrect, or sufficient remaining battery 
indicator is displayed but the power runs out too quickly.
 This...

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexSlow flashing indicates that charging is suspended because the ambient temperature is outside the 
suitable range for charging the battery pack. Charging will resume and the CHARGE lamp will be lit 
when the ambient temperature returns to within the suitable temperature.
• Charge the battery pack under the suitable temperatures between 10 °C and 30 °C (50 °F and 86 °F).
Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor in the viewfinder mode when the power 
is turned...