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Deleting images (Delete)
Playback (Advanced operations)
You can delete all still images or movies by the same view mode currently 
displayed.
Deleting all the images or movies in the same view mode
1MENU button  t  1  t [Delete]  t [All in Folder] or [All 
AVCHD view files]
2Select [Delete] with  v on the control button, then press the 
center of the  control button. 
						

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About playback on TV
Connect the camera to a TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately) 
and play back images (page 52).
Notes Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo.
 Use an HDMI mini connector on one end  (for the camera), and a connector suitable 
for connection to your TV on the other end.
 When images cannot be displayed properl y, set [HDMI Resolution] in the   Setup 
menu to [1080p] or [1080i], according to your TV.
 Some devices may not work properly.
 Do not connect the output connector of  the device with the HDMI terminal on the 
camera. This may cause a malfunction.
On “PhotoTV HD”
This camera is compatible w ith the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
By connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI 
cable, a whole new world of photos can  be enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD 
quality.
“PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-d etailed, photo-like expression of 
subtle textures and colors.
If you connect the camera to a 3D-com patible TV using an HDMI cable 
(sold separately), you can play back  3D-images recorded with the 3D 
Sweep Panorama mode automatically. Fo r details on 3D-shooting, see page 
205. Also refer to the operating in structions supplied with the TV.
MENU button t  1  t [3D Viewing]
By connecting the camera to a TV that  supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an 
HDMI cable, you can operate the camera with the TV Remote Control.
3D Viewing
Using “BRAVIA” Sync 
						

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About playback on TV
Playback (Advanced operations)
The items for Sync Menu
Notes 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 these 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 opera tions in response to the TV Remote 
Control when the camera is connected to  another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI 
connection, set [CTRL FOR HDMI] in the   Setup menu to [Off].
1Connect a TV that supports “B RAVIA” Sync to the camera 
(page 52).
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.
3Operate with the buttons  on the TV Remote Control.
Slide ShowPlays back images automatically (page 147).
Single-image 
playback Returns to the single-image screen.
Image Index Switches to the image index screen.
3D Viewing Plays back 3D-images when connected to a 3D-compatible 
TV.
View Mode Switches the view mode.
Delete Deletes images. 
						

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Setup of the camera (Advanced operations)Setup of the camera
GPS setting (SLT-A65V only)
If the camera has acquired location information using the built-in GPS 
feature, this information is recorded in the images or movies at that 
location.
Using the supplied software “PMB,” yo u can import images recorded with 
location information to a computer  and enjoy viewing them with a map 
which shows their shooting location. See “PMB Help” for details.
MENU button t   1 t [GPS Settings]  t [GPS On/Off]  t [On]
The indicator changes according to  the strength of GPS signal reception.
To receive a GPS signal
 Proper triangulation is not possible indoors or near tall buildings.  Use your camera in an open area ou tside, and turn on your camera again.
 It may take several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the  location information. Yo u can shorten the positioning time by using GPS 
assist data.
Notes Right after you turn the camera on, it may  take several tens of seconds to several 
minutes to acquire the location information. If you shoot images with the location 
information not acquired, the information is not recorded. To record the correct 
information, wait until the camera can r eceive radio signals from GPS satellites.
 During take off and landing of an airpla ne, turn off the camera, as you will be 
instructed to do by the on-board announcement.
 Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation.
 For detailed notes on the GPS feature, see page 203. GPS indicators GPS reception status
No indicator [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off].
Your camera cannot record the location information. Use your 
camera in an open area.
    Calculating the location information. Wait until the location  information is recordable.
    The current location information is recordable.
There is a problem with the GPS feature. Turn the camera off and 
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GPS setting (SLT-A65V only)
Setup of the camera (Advanced operations)
The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by 
taking in GPS assist data. 
If the camera connects to the computer with the supplied “PMB” software 
installed, the GPS assist data can be updated automatically.
To check the state of GPS assist data
MENU button t  1  t [GPS Settings]  t [Use GPS Assist 
Data]
Notes The computer is required to connect  to the Internet when updating data.
 If the term of validity of assist data has run out, the time until you can record  location information cannot be  shortened. It is recommended that you update the 
assist data regularly. The expiration date of the assist data is about 30 days.
 If [Date/Time Setup] is not set, or set  time is shifted greatly, the time for the GPS 
acquiring location informat ion cannot be shortened.
 The assist data service may be closed for various reasons.
To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the 
computer
Start up [GPS Support Tool] from   (PMB Launcher), select the memory 
card drive from your computer, and then update the GPS assist data. Insert 
the memory card that has b een updated into the camera.
Your camera maintains correct clock  time by using GPS to acquire time 
information during starting up. The tim e is corrected when the power is 
turned off.
MENU button  t  1  t [GPS Settings]  t [GPS Auto Time Cor.] 
t  [On]
Notes [GPS Auto Time Cor.] is invalid if [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off].
 You must set [Date/Time Setup] on the camera before using it.
GPS Assist Data
GPS Auto Time Cor. 
						

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GPS setting (SLT-A65V only)
 There may be discrepancies of a few seconds.
 Depending on the area, it may not function correctly. 
						

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Setup of the camera (Advanced operations)
Setting the aspect ratio and image 
quality
MENU button t  1  t [Aspect Ratio]  t Select the desired 
ratio
Note• This item cannot be set when the exposure  mode is set to Sweep Panorama or 3D 
Sweep Panorama.
MENU button  t  1  t [Quality]  t Select the desired setting
Aspect Ratio
3:2 A normal ratio.
16:9 An HDTV ratio.
Quality
 (RAW)File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression 
format.)
This format does not perform any digital processing on the 
images. Select this format to process images on a computer 
for professional purposes.
 The image size is fixed to  the maximum size. The image 
size is not displayed on the screen.
 (RAW & 
JPEG) File format: RAW (Records using the RAW compression 
format.) + JPEG
A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same 
time. This is suitable when you need 2 image files, a JPEG 
for viewing, and a RAW for editing.
 The image quality is fixed to [Fine] and the image size is 
fixed to [L].
 (Fine) File format: JPEG
The image is compressed in th e JPEG format when recorded. 
Since the compression rate of   (Standard) is higher than 
that of   (Fine), the file size of   is smaller than that 
of  . This will allow more files to be recorded on one 
memory card, but the image quality will be lower. 
 (Standard) 
						

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Setting the aspect ratio and image quality
Note This item cannot be set when the exposure mode is set to Sweep Panorama or 3D 
Sweep Panorama.
About RAW imagesYou need the “Image Data Converter” software included on the CD-ROM (supplied) 
in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera. With this software, a RAW 
image can be opened and converted to a co mmon format, such as JPEG or TIFF, and 
its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc., can be readjusted.
 The RAW format image cannot be printed  using a DPOF (print) designated printer.
 You cannot set [Auto HDR] or [Pictu re Effect] on RAW format images. 
						

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Setup of the camera (Advanced operations)
Setting the other functions of the 
camera
When you set the shutter speed to 1 second or longer (Long exposure 
shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter 
is open.
This is to reduce the gr ainy noise typical in a long exposure. When noise 
reduction is in progress, a message ap pears and you cannot take another 
picture. Select [On] to prioritize the  image quality. Select [Off] to prioritize 
the timing of shooting.
MENU button  t  2  t [Long Exposure NR]  t Select the 
desired setting
Notes• When the exposure mode is set to  Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, 
Continuous Advance Priority AE, or c ontinuous shooting, continuous bracketing, 
[Sports Action] or [Hand-held Twilight] in Scene Selection, or ISO is set to [Multi 
Frame Noise Reduct.], noise reduction is not  performed even when it is set to [On].
 When the exposure mode is set to AUTO, AUTO+ or Scene Selection, you cannot  turn off noise reduction.
The camera reduces the  noise that becomes more noticeable when the 
camera sensitivity is high. A message  may be indicated during the 
processing and you cannot record images during this processing.
Normally, set it to [Normal]. Select  [High] to reduce the noise. Select 
[Low] to prioritize th e timing of shooting.
MENU button t  2  t [High ISO NR]  t Select the desired 
setting
Notes When the exposure mode is set to AU TO, AUTO+, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep 
Panorama, or Scene  Selection, this item cannot be set.
 Noise reduction is not performed on RAW images.
Long Exposure NR
High ISO NR 
						

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Setting the other functions of the camera
The way colors are represented with combinations of numbers or the range 
of color reproduction is called “color space.” You can change the color 
space, depending on your purpose.
MENU button  t  2  t [Color Space]  t Select the desired 
setting
Notes Adobe RGB is for applications or prin ters that support color management and 
DCF2.0 option color space. Using some applic ations or printers that do not support 
them may result in or print images that do not faithfully reproduce the color.
 When displaying images that  were recorded with Adobe RGB on the camera or non-
Adobe RGB-compliant devices, the images  are displayed with low saturation.
You can release the shutter when no lens is attached. Select this when you 
attach the camera on an astronomical telescope, etc.
MENU button  t  1  t [Release w/o Lens]  t [Enable]
Note Correct metering cannot be achieved when you use lenses that do not provide a lens 
contact, such as the lens of an astronom ical telescope. In such cases, adjust the 
exposure manually by checking it on the recorded image.
Color Space
sRGB This is the standard color space of the digital camera. Use 
sRGB in normal shooting, such as when you intend to print 
out the images without any modification.
AdobeRGB This has a wide range of co lor reproduction. When a large 
part of the subject is vivi d green or red, Adobe RGB is 
effective.
 The file name of the image starts with “_DSC.”
Release w/o Lens