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”
Refer to “PMB Help.”
Double-click the shortcut of   (PMB Help) on the desktop. Or, click [Start]  t [All 
Programs]  t [PMB]  t [PMB Help].
“PMB” support page (English only)
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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 computer, use “PMB.”
 When the camera is connected to the computer, if you operate AVCHD View movies or folders from the 
connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Do not delete or copy AVCHD View 
movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from 
such operations via the computer.
1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the 
newly recognized icon on the desktop  t the folder where the images you 
want to import are stored.
2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
3Double-click the hard disk icon  t the desired image file in the folder 
containing the copied files.
The image is displayed.
1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into 
the camera, or connect the camera to a wall 
outlet (wall socket) using the AC-PW20 AC 
Adaptor (sold separately).
2 Turn on the camera and the computer.
3 Connect the camera to your computer.
When a USB connection is established for the first time, 
your computer automatically runs a program to 
recognize the camera. Wait for a while.
Importing images to the computer (Windows)
Notes
Importing images to the computer (Macintosh)
1 To a USB terminal of the 
computer
2 To the USB terminalUSB cable 
(supplied)
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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 device on the confirmation 
window, then click [OK].
Disconnect icon
Note
Windows Vista
Windows XP 
						

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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 
memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your camera to the DVD writer with a USB cable.
 When you use Sony DVDirect (DVD writer), make sure that the version of DVD writer’s firmware is the 
latest.
For details, refer to the following URL:
http://sony.storagesupport.com/
Selecting the method for creating a disc
PlayerMethod Disc type
Blu-ray Disc playback devices
(Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation®3, 
etc.) Create a Blu-ray Disc of movies and 
photos imported to a computer using 
“PMB.”
AVCHD format playback devices
(Sony Blu-ray Disc player, 
PlayStation®3, etc.) Create an AVCHD format disc of 
movies and photos imported to a 
computer using “PMB.”
Creating an AVCHD format disc with a 
DVD writer/recorder other than 
DVDirect Express.
Ordinary DVD playback devices
(DVD player, DVD playable 
computer, etc.) Create a standard definition image 
quality (STD) disc of movies and 
photos imported to a computer using 
“PMB.”
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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 
cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players.
Standard definition image quality  (STD) movie converted from high 
definition image quality (HD) movie can be recorded on DVD media, such 
as DVD-R discs, and a standard image quality (STD) disc is created.
zDiscs you can use with “PMB”
You can use 12 cm discs of following type with “PMB.” For Blu-ray Disc, see page 186.
 Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 system software.
 The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
Disc typeFeatures
DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD+R DLUnrewritable
DVD-RW/DVD+RWRewritable
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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.
 Still images and MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on the AVCHD format disc.
 It may take a long time to create a disc.
 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.
Creating a Blu-ray Disc
You can create a Blu-ray Disc with AVCHD View movies previously imported to a 
computer. Your computer must support the creation of a Blu-ray Disc.
BD-R (non-rewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media can be used to create a Blu-ray 
Disc. You cannot add contents to either type of disc once it has been created.
Click [BD Add-on Software] on the installation screen of “PMB,” and install this plug-in 
according to the on-screen instructions.
Connect your computer to the Internet when you install [BD Add-on Software].
See “PMB Help” for details.
You need an AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible device to play back a Blu-ray Disc 
created from movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)/50p 28M(PS)].
Creating an AVCHD format disc on a computer
Notes
zPlaying AVCHD format disc on a computer
You can play back AVCHD format discs using “Player for AVCHD” that is installed 
together with “PMB.”
To start the software, click on [Start]  t [All Programs]  t [PMB] t  [PMB Launcher] t  
[View]  t [Player for AVCHD].
For detailed operations, see the Help for “Player for AVCHD.”
 Movies may not be played smoothly depending on the computer environment.
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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.
 MP4 movie files cannot be recorded on a disc.
 It will take a longer time to create a disc because AVCHD View movies are converted to standard 
definition image quality (STD) movies.
 An Internet connection environment is required when creating a DVD-Video (STD) disc for the first 
time.
You can create a disc with a Blu-ray Disc recorder and DVD writer.
The disc type you can create depends on the device used.
 For details on creating a disc, refer to the operating manual that comes with the device used.
 You can transmit data via the memory card slot and the USB connection, when using a Sony DVD writer.
 When you use Sony DVDirect (DVD writer), make sure that the version of DVD writer’s firmware is the latest.
For details, refer to the following URL:
http://sony.storagesupport.com/
Creating a standard definition image quality 
(STD) disc on a computer
Notes
Creating a movie disc with a device other than a 
computer
DeviceDisc type
Blu-ray Disc recorder: To create a Blu-ray 
Disc or DVD with standard image quality 
(STD)
 
DVD writer other than DVDirect Express: To 
create an AVCHD disc or DVD with standard 
image quality (STD)
 
HDD recorder, etc.: To create a DVD with 
standard image quality (STD)
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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 memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo 
printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming 
to DPOF, you can make a   (Print order) mark on images in advance in the 
playback mode so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the 
shop.
 You cannot print RAW images.
 When you print images shot in [16:9] mode, both edges may be cut off.
 You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer.
 When you print at a shop, note the followings.
– Consult your photo printing service shop as to what types of memory card they handle.
– A memory card adaptor (sold separately) may be necessary. Consult your photo printing service shop.
– Before you take image data to a shop, always copy (back up) your data to a disk.
– You cannot set the number of prints.
– If you want to superimpose dates on images, consult your photo printing service shop.
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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 phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location.
 The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack.
 The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
Cannot turn on the camera.
 Install the battery pack correctly.
 The battery pack is discharged. Install a charged battery pack.
 The battery pack is dead. Replace it with a new one.
The power turns off suddenly.
 When the camera or battery pack is too warm, the camera displays a warning message and turns off 
automatically to protect the camera.
 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 
(page 153).
The CHARGE lamp flashes when charging the battery pack.
 You can use an NP-FW50 battery pack only. Make sure that the battery is NP-FW50.
 If you charge a battery pack that has not been used for a long time, the CHARGE lamp may flash.
 The CHARGE lamp flashes in 2 ways, fast (about 0.15-second intervals) and slow (about 1.5-second 
intervals). If it is flashing fast, remove the battery pack and reattach the same battery pack securely. If 
the CHARGE lamp flashes fast again, it suggests that there is something wrong with the battery pack. 
1 Check the items on pages 189 to 194.
2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about 1 minute, re-insert 
the battery pack, then turn on the power.
3 Reset the settings (page 165).
4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service 
facility.
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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 on.
 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 
(page 153).
The image is not clear in the viewfinder.
 Adjust the diopter scale properly using the diopter-adjustment dial.
 Depending on the ambient lighting conditions or scene, the movement of the subject may be jerky, or flickering or moire patterns may appear. These do not affect the recorded image in any way.
No images in the viewfinder.
 [FINDER/LCD Setting] is set to [LCD Monitor]. Select [Auto] (page 122).
 Move your eye a little closer to the viewfinder.
Nothing is displayed on the LCD monitor when the power is turned on.
 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 
(page 153).
The shutter does not release.
 You are using a memory card with a write-protect switch, and the switch is set to the LOCK position. Set the switch to the recording position.
 Check the free capacity of the memory card.
 You cannot record images while charging the flash.
 The lens is not attached properly. Attach the lens properly.
Recording takes a long time.
 The noise reduction function is turned on (pages 135, 136). This is not a malfunction.
 You are shooting in RAW mode (page 92). Since the RAW data file is large, the RAW mode shooting  may take time.
 The Auto HDR is processing an image (page 103).
The image is out of focus.
 The subject is too close. Check the minimum focal distance of the lens.
 You are shooting in manual focus mode. Set [AF/MF Select] to [Autofocus] (page 76).
 Ambient light is insufficient.
 The subject may require special focusing. Use the [Flexible Spot] (page 78) or manual focus function  (page 76).
Shooting images
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