Sony Nex 7 User Manual

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexRecover Image DB
When inconsistencies are found in the image database file, caused by processing files on 
computers, etc., images on the memory card will not be played back in this form. If this 
happens, the camera repairs the file.
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MENU  t [Setup]  t [Recover Image DB] t  OK.
The [Recover Image DB] screen is displayed, and the camera repairs the file.
Wait as it is until repairing is completed.
 Use a sufficiently charged battery. Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data.
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Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of 
recordable still images is also displayed.
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MENU  t [Setup]  t [Display Card Space]. 
						

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contents Sample photo Menu IndexUpload Settings
Sets whether or not you use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card 
(commercially available). This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the 
camera.
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MENU  t [Setup]  t [Upload Settings] t  desired setting.
 Eye-Fi cards are sold in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, and some countries in the EU (as of March in 2011).
 For more information, please contact the manufacturer or vendor directly.
 Eye-Fi cards can be used only in the countries/regions where they were purchased. Use Eye-Fi cards in 
accordance with the law of the countries/regions where you purchased the card.
 Do not use an Eye-Fi card inserted in the camera on an airplane. If there is an Eye-Fi card inserted in the 
camera, set [Upload Settings] to [Off].   is displayed on the screen when [Upload Settings] is set to 
[Off].
1 Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card.
For details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
2Insert the Eye-Fi card you have set up into the camera, and shoot still 
images.
Images are transferred to your computer, etc., automatically via the Wi-Fi network.
 When you use a brand-new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of Eye-Fi manager recorded 
on the card to your computer before formatting the card.
 Use an Eye-Fi card after updating the firmware to the latest version. For details, refer to the operating  instructions that comes with the Eye-Fi card.
 The power save function of the camera does not work while it is transferring images.
 If   (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn off then turn on the power  again. If   appears again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged.
 Wi-Fi network communication may be influenced by other communication devices. If the 
communication status is poor, move closer to the access point of the Wi-Fi network.
 For details on the file types that can be uploaded, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the 
Eye-Fi card.
 This product does not support the Eye-Fi “Endless Memory Mode.” Make sure that Eye-Fi cards that you 
insert into this product have “Endless Memory Mode” turned off.
On Enables the upload function. The icon on the screen changes 
according to the communication status of the camera.
 Standby. No images are to be sent. Connecting.
 Upload standby.
 Uploading.
 Error
Off Disables the upload function.
Notes
Transferring images using an Eye-Fi card
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Connecting with other equipment
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. Refer also to the operating 
instructions supplied with the TV.
 Some devices may not work properly.
 Sounds are output only while recording or playing back movies, when the camera is connected with an 
HDMI cable.
 Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
 Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on  the other end.
 Do not connect the output connector of the device with the HDMI terminal on the camera. This may  cause a malfunction.
 Even if the Peaking function is activated, the outline of in-focus ranges is not enhanced when the camera  is connected using an HDMI cable.
1 Turn off both your camera and the TV.
2 Connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI 
cable (sold separately).
3 Turn on the TV and switch the input.
4 Turn on the camera, then press the 
(Playback) button to select playback 
mode.
Images shot with the camera appear on the TV screen.
Select the desired image with the control wheel.
Notes
1 To the HDMI 
connector
2 To the HDMI 
terminalHDMI cable
zOn “PhotoTV HD”
This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold 
separately), a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and 
colors. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV.
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By connecting the camera to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable 
(sold separately), you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control.
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Connect a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync to the camera.
The input is automatically switched and the image shot with the camera appears on the 
TV screen.
2Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control.
3 Operate with the buttons on the TV Remote Control.
 The operations available are restricted when the camera is connected to a TV using an HDMI cable.
 Only TVs that support “BRAVIA” Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations. The SYNC MENU 
operations differ depending on the TV connected. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied 
with the TV.
 If the camera performs unnecessary operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the camera is  connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, operate MENU  t [Setup]  t 
[CTRL FOR HDMI]  t [Off].
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
ItemOperation
Slide Show Plays back images automatically
Play 1 Image Returns to the single-image screen.
Image Index Switches to the image index screen.
3D Viewing Plays back 3D images on a connected 3D TV.
View Mode Allows you to determine how to group the playback images.
Delete Deletes the image.
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contents Sample photo Menu Index3D Viewing
To view 3D panorama images recorded on the camera on a 3D TV, set as follows.
 When you select [3D Viewing] mode, only 3D images are displayed.
 Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using output terminals. When the camera and 
TV are connected using output terminals, no video and sound are produced. Such connection can also 
cause trouble of the camera and/or connected equipment.
 This function may not work properly with some TVs. For example, you may not be able to view a video  on your TV, output in 3D mode or hear sound from the TV.
 Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
 Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camera), and a plug suitable for connecting your TV on  the other end.
1 Connect the camera to the 3D TV using an 
HDMI cable (sold separately).
2 MENU  t [Playback]  t [3D Viewing]  t 
OK.
3D panorama images shot with the camera appear on the 
TV screen.
When [Standard] or [Wide] is selected, you can scroll 
3D panorama images by pressing the center of the 
control wheel.
Notes
1 To the HDMI 
connector
2 To the HDMI 
terminalHDMI cable
zTo view normal still images on a TV
If you select [3D Viewing], only 3D images are displayed on the TV.
To view normal still images, press the bottom of the control wheel to finish [3D Viewing].
To return to 3D, press the bottom of the control wheel again.
To display the image index, select MENU 
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Following applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile 
use of images shot with your camera.
 “Image Data Converter”
 “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser)
 “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers.
 If you have installed the same software, but with a lower version number than the one on the CD-ROM, 
on your computer, install the software from the supplied CD-ROM, also.
The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software 
and importing images via a USB connection.
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver. 2.0  or later is required to use the function for creating discs.
** Starter (Edition) is not supported.
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Recommended computer environment 
(Windows)
OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/Windows 7 
SP1
“PMB” CPU : Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
(For playing/editing the HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or 
faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 
2.26 GHz or faster (HD FX/HD FH), Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz 
or faster (HD PS))
Memory:  512 MB or more (For playing/editing the HD movies: 
1GB or more)
Hard Disk:  Disk space required for installation—approximately 
500 MB
Display:  Screen resolution—1024 × 768 dots or more
“Image Data 
Converter Ver.4” CPU/Memory:
 Pentium 4 or faster/1 GB or more
Display:  1024 × 768 dots or more
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The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software 
and importing images via a USB connection.
 Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above 
or in a multi-boot environment.
 If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the  camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.
 Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) allows  advanced transfer (high speed transfer), as the camera is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0).
 When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication between the camera  and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Recommended computer environment 
(Macintosh)
OS (pre-installed) USB Connection:  Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.6)
“Image Data Converter Ver.4”:  Mac OS X v10.5/
Mac OS X v10.6 (Snow Leopard)
“Image Data 
Converter Ver.4” CPU:
 Intel processors, such as Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 
Duo
Memory:  1 GB or more is recommended.
Display:  1024 × 768 dots or more
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexUsing the software
Log on as Administrator.
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Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the 
CD-ROM drive.
The installation menu screen appears. If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My Computer])  t 
(SONYPMB)  t [Install.exe].
 If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the  screen to proceed with the installation.
2 Click [Install].
Make sure that both “Image Data Converter” 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 
(page 182). If you do not connect the camera to the computer, some functions may not work, such as 
the importing images function.
 Restarting the computer may be required. When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart  the computer following the instructions on the screen.
 DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer.
3 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop.
“Image Data Converter”
“PMB”
“PMB Launcher”
“PMB Help”
 If “PMB” has already been installed on the computer, and the version number of the previously installed 
“PMB” is lower than that of the “PMB” on the CD-ROM (supplied), install “PMB” also from the 
CD-ROM (supplied).
 If a version of “PMB” under 5.0.00 has been installed on your computer, you may be unable to use some  functions of those “PMB” when installing the “PMB” from the supplied CD-ROM.
 “PMB Launcher” is installed from the supplied CD-ROM and you can start “PMB” or other software by  using the “PMB Launcher.” Double-click the “PMB Launcher” short-cut icon on the computer screen to 
start “PMB Launcher.”
Installing the so ftware (Windows)
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Log on as Administrator.
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Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into 
the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
3 Copy the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the [MAC] folder to the hard disk icon.
4 Double-click the [IDC_INST.pkg] file in the copy-to folder.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
With “Image Data Converter” you can do the following, etc.:
 To edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, such as tone curve, 
and sharpness.
 To adjust images with white balance, exposure, and Creative Style, etc.
 To save the images displayed and edited on a computer.  You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format.
 To display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this camera.
 To rank images in 5 grades.
 To apply color labels, etc.
With “PMB” you can do the following, etc.:
 To set images shot with the camera and display them on the computer.
 To organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them.
 To retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, and send still images as e-mail  attachments, change the shooting date and more.
 To print or save still images with the date.
 To create a Blu-ray Disc, AVCHD format disc or DVD disc from AVCHD View  movies imported to a computer. (An internet connection environment is required when 
a Blu-ray Disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.) “AVCHD View movies” are the 
movies that were recorded in the [AVCHD 60i/60p] or [AVCHD 50i/50p] mode of 
[File Format].
Installing the software (Macintosh)
Using “Image Data Converter”
Using “PMB”
zTo use “Image Data Converter”
Refer to Help.
Click [Start]  t [All Programs]  t [Image Data Converter]  t [Help] t  [Image Data 
Converter Ver.4].
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