Sony A 65 Manual

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To use your 
camera abroad — 
Power sources
You can use your camera and the 
battery charger and the AC-
PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold 
separately) in any country or region 
where the power supply is within 100 
V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Note
 Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as 
this may cause a malfunction.
When you view images on a TV 
screen, the camera and TV must use 
the same TV color system.
NTSC system (1080 60i)
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 (1080 50i)
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 (1080 50i)
Brazil
PAL-N system (1080 50i)
Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay
SECAM system (1080 50i)
Bulgaria, France, Greece, Guiana, 
Iran, Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine, 
etc.
On TV color systems 
						

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AVCHD format 
The AVCHD format is a high 
definition digital video camera format 
used to record a high definition (HD) 
signal of either the 1080i 
specification*
1 or the 720p 
specification*2 using efficient data 
compression coding technology. The 
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is 
adopted to compress video data, and 
the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM 
system is used to compress audio 
data.
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is 
capable of compressing images at 
higher efficiency than that of the 
conventional image compressing 
format. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 
format enables a high definition video 
signal shot on a digital video camera 
recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD 
discs, hard disk drive, flash memory, 
memory card, etc.
Recording and playback on 
your camera
Based on the AVCHD format, your 
camera records with the high 
definition image quality (HD) 
mentioned below.
Video signal*
3:
1080 60i-compatible device
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 
1080/60i, 1920 × 1080/60p, 
1920 × 1080/24p
1080 50i-compatible device
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 ×  1080/50i, 1920 × 1080/50p, 
1920 × 1080/25p
Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch
Recording media: Memory card
*1 1080i specification
A high definition specification which 
utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines 
and the interlace system.
*2 720p specification A high definition specification which 
utilizes 720 effective scanning lines 
and the progressive system.
*3 Data recorded in AVCHD format  other than the above mentioned 
cannot be played on your camera. 
						

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GPS (SLT-A65V 
only)
This system allows you to pinpoint 
your exact location on the earth. The 
GPS satellites are located in 6 orbits, 
20,000 km above the earth. The GPS 
system consists of 24 or more GPS 
satellites. A GPS receiver receives 
radio signals from the satellites, and 
calculates the current location of the 
receiver based on the orbital 
information (almanac data) and travel 
time of the signals, etc.
Determining a location is called 
“triangulating.” A GPS receiver can 
determine the location’s latitude and 
longitude by receiving signals from 3 
or more satellites.
 As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer 
to determine the location or the 
receiver may not be able to 
determine the location at all, 
depending on the location and time 
you use the camera.
 “GPS” is a system for determining  geographic location by 
triangulating radio signals from 
GPS satellites. Avoid using the 
camera in places where radio 
signals are blocked or reflected, 
such as a shadowy place 
surrounded by buildings or trees, 
etc. Use the camera in open sky 
environments.
 You may not be able to record  location information at locations or 
in situations where radio signals  from the GPS satellites do not reach 
the camera as follows.
– In tunnels, indoors or under the 
shade of buildings.
– Between tall buildings or at  narrow streets surrounded by 
buildings.
– In underground locations,  locations surrounded by dense 
trees, under an elevated bridge, or 
in locations where magnetic fields 
are generated, such as near high 
voltage cables.
– Near devices that generate radio  signals of the same frequency 
band as the camera: near 1.5 GHz 
band mobile telephones, etc.
On triangulating errors
 If you move to another location  right after turning on the camera, it 
may take a longer time for the 
camera to start triangulating, 
compared to when you stay in the 
same place.
 Error caused by the position of GPS  satellites
The camera automatically 
triangulates your current location 
when the camera receives radio 
signals from 3 or more GPS 
satellites. The triangulating error 
allowed by the GPS satellites is 
about 30 m (98 feet). Depending on 
the environment of the location, the 
triangulating error can be greater. In 
this case, your actual location may 
not match the location on the map 
based on the GPS information. 
Meanwhile, the GPS satellites are 
controlled by the United States  
						

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GPS (SLT-A65V only)
Department of Defense, and the 
degree of accuracy may be changed 
intentionally.
 Error during the triangulating  process
The camera acquires location 
information every about 15 seconds 
during triangulating. There is a 
slight time difference between 
when the location information is 
acquired and when the location 
information is recorded on an 
image, therefore, the actual 
recording location may not match 
exactly the location on the map 
based on the GPS information.
On the restriction of use of 
GPS on an airplane
During take off and landing of an 
airplane, turn off the camera, as you 
will be instructed to do by the on-
board announcement.
On the other restriction
Use GPS in accordance with the 
regulations of the place or situation.
On the geographic coordinate 
system
The “WGS-84” geographic 
coordinate system is used. 
						

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Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations)
3D-shootings
Notes on recording
 [3D Sweep Panorama] is not suitable when shooting:
– Subjects are moving.
– Subjects are too close to the camera.
– Subjects with a repeating pattern  such as tiles, and subjects with 
little contrast such as sky, sandy 
beach, or lawn.
 [3D Sweep Panorama] recording  may be discontinued in the 
following situations:
– You pan or tilt the camera too fast or too slow.
– There is too much camera shake.
 If you cannot pan or tilt the camera  across the entire subject within the 
given time, a black area occurs in 
the composed image. If this 
happens, move the camera fast to 
record a full panoramic image.
 Since several images are stitched  together, the stitched part will not 
be recorded smoothly. 
 Under low light conditions, images  may be blurred.
 Under lights that flicker such as  fluorescent light, images may not 
be recorded properly.
 When the whole angle of 3D  panoramic shooting and the angle 
in which you fixed the focus and 
exposure with AE/AF lock are 
extremely different in brightness, 
color and focus, the shooting will 
not be successful. If this happens,  change the lock angle and shoot 
again.
 The available shooting direction is  horizontal only.
 For details on the procedure used  for shooting 3D-images, see page 
40.
Note on playback of 3D-
images
When you play back 3D-images on 
the LCD monitor of the camera or on 
a non-3D-compatible TV, the images 
are played back without the 3D 
effect.
Notes on 3D-image files
 A JPEG file and an MPO are combined to create a 3D-image. If 
you erase one of these files from the 
computer, the 3D-image may not be 
played back properly.
 For details on the procedure used  for viewing 3D-images, see pages 
147 and 152. 
						

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Memory card
 Do not strike, bend or drop the memory card.
 Do not use or store the memory  card under the following 
conditions:
– High temperature locations such as the hot interior of a car parked 
in direct sunlight.
– Locations exposed to direct  sunlight.
– Humid locations or locations with  corrosive substances present.
 The memory card may be hot just  after it has been used for a long 
time. Be careful when you handle 
it.
 When the access lamp is lit, do not  remove the memory card or the 
battery pack, or turn off the power. 
The data may be corrupted.
 Data may be damaged if you place  the memory card near strongly-
magnetized material or use the 
memory card in a static-prone or 
electrically noisy environment.
 We recommend backing up  important data, such as to a hard 
disk of a computer.
 When you carry or store the  memory card, put it in the case 
supplied with it.
 Do not expose the memory card to  water.  Do not touch the terminal section of 
the memory card with your hand or 
a metal object.
 When the write-protect switch of a  memory card is set to the LOCK 
position, you cannot perform 
operations, such as recording or 
deleting images.
 The memory cards formatted with a  computer are not guaranteed to 
operate with this camera. Be sure to 
format the memory cards using the 
camera.
 Data read/write speeds differ  depending on the combination of 
the memory cards and the 
equipment used.
 Do not press down hard when you  write down on the memo area.
 Do not attach a label on the  memory cards themselves.
 Do not disassemble or modify the  memory cards.
 Do not leave the memory cards  within the reach of small children. 
They might accidentally swallow it.
The types of “Memory Stick” media 
that can be used with this camera are 
as follows. However, proper 
operation cannot be guaranteed for all 
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” media 
functions.
Notes on using memory 
cards
Notes on the “Memory 
Stick” media used with 
the camera 
						

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Memory card
Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” 
media*1*2*3
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” 
media*1*2
Available with your camera
“Memory Stick Duo” media
Unavailable with your camera
“Memory Stick” media and “Memory 
Stick PRO” media
Unavailable with your camera
*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.
*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 of Duo size. If you insert a 
“Memory Stick Micro” media into 
the camera without an “M2” 
Adaptor as large as of 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. 
						

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Battery pack/
Battery charger
 The charging time differs depending on the remaining 
capacity of the battery back or 
charging conditions.
 We recommend charging the  battery pack in an ambient 
temperature of between 10 to 30°C 
(50 to 86°F). You may not be able 
to efficiently charge the battery 
pack outside of this temperature 
range.
 Connect the battery charger to the  nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
 Do not try to charge the battery  pack again right after it has been 
charged, or when it has not been 
used after being charged. Doing so 
will affect the performance of the 
battery pack.
 Do not charge any battery pack  other than the “InfoLITHIUM” M 
series battery pack in the battery 
charger (supplied) with your 
camera. 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 burns.
 When the CHARGE lamp flashes,  this may indicate a battery error or 
that a battery pack other than the 
specified type has been installed. 
Check that the battery pack is the 
specified type. 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 charger operates correctly. 
If the battery charger operates 
correctly, a battery error may have 
occurred.
 If the battery charger is dirty,  charging may not be performed 
successfully. Clean the battery 
charger with dry cloth, etc.
 Use only an NP-FM500H battery  pack. Note that the NP-FM55H, 
NP-FM50 and NP-FM30 cannot be 
used.
 The displayed level may not be  correct under certain circumstances.
 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.
Effective use of the battery 
pack
 Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings. So, 
the time that the battery pack can be 
used is shorter in cold places and 
the speed of continuous shooting 
slows down. We recommend that 
you put the battery pack in a pocket 
close to your body to warm it up, 
and insert it in your camera 
immediately before you start 
shooting.
 The battery pack will run out  quickly if you use the flash 
Notes on using the 
battery pack 
						

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Battery pack/Battery charger
Trouble shooting/Others (Advanced operations)
frequently, use continuous shooting 
often, turn the camera on and off 
frequently, or set the LCD monitor 
brighter.
Battery life
 The battery life is limited. Battery capacity decreases little by little as 
you use it more and more, and as 
time passes. If the battery operating 
time seems shortened considerably, 
a probable cause is that the battery 
pack has reached the end of its life. 
Buy a new battery pack.
 The battery life varies according to  how it is stored and the operating 
conditions and environment in 
which each battery pack is used.
How to store the battery pack
If the battery pack is not to be used 
for a long time, charge it and then 
fully use it up once a year on your 
camera before storing the battery 
pack in a dry, cool place to prolong 
the battery life. 
						

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The License
Notes on the License
“C Library”, “zlib”, and “libjpeg” 
software are provided in the camera. 
We provide this software based on 
license agreements with their owners 
of copyright. Based on requests by 
the owners of copyright of these 
software applications, we have an 
obligation to inform you of the 
following. Please read the following 
sections.
Read “license3.pdf” in the “License” 
folder on the CD-ROM. You will find 
licenses (in English) of “C Library”, 
“zlib”, and “libjpeg” software.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED 
UNDER THE AVC PATENT 
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE 
PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL USE OF A 
CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN 
COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC 
STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) 
AND/OR 
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT 
WAS ENCODED BY A 
CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A 
PERSONAL AND NON-
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/
OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A 
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO 
PROVIDE AVC VIDEO.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR 
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY 
OTHER USE.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM 
MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
On GNU GPL/L
GPL applied 
software
The software that is eligible for the 
following GNU General Public 
License (hereinafter referred to as 
“GPL”) or GNU Lesser General 
Public License (hereinafter referred 
to as “LGPL”) are included in the 
camera.
This informs you that you have a 
right to have access to, modify, and 
redistribute source code for these 
software programs under the 
conditions of the supplied GPL/
LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. 
Use the following URL to download 
it.
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ 
We would prefer you do not contact 
us about the contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” 
folder on the CD-ROM. You will find 
licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and 
“LGPL” software.
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is 
needed. If it is not installed on your 
computer, you can download it from 
the Adobe Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/