Sony Nex 6 Owners Manual

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The camera shares the connection information for [View on Smartphone] with a device 
that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to 
connect to the camera, reset the connection information by following these steps.
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MENU  t [Setup]  t [Reset View on Smartphone] t  OK.
 After resetting the connection information, you must register the Smartphone again.
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Resets all the network settings to default settings.
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Connecting with other equipment
Viewing images on a TV
To view images on the camera using 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.
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, and 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.
 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 camera and equipment to be connected using output terminals. This may cause a 
malfunction.
 The peaking function is not enabled when the camera is connected using an HDMI cable.
Notes
1 To the HDMI 
connector
2 To the HDMI terminalHDMI cable
HDMI cable
NEX-6:
NEX-5R:
1To the HDMI 
connector
2 To the HDMI terminal
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This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard.
If you connect Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold 
separately), the TV is set to the image quality suitable for viewing still images, and 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 unwanted 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.
Still/Movie Select Allows you to determine how to group the playback images.
Delete Deletes the image.
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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”
You can open RAW format image files.
 “PlayMemories Home” You can import still images or movies recorded with the camera to your computer so 
that you can view them, and use various convenient features to enhance the images 
you have shot.
For detailed notes on installation, also see page 208.
 Use “Image Data Converter” to play back RAW images.
 “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac 
computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer.
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.
Notes
Recommended computer environment 
(Windows)
OS (pre-installed) Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/Windows 7 
SP1
“PlayMemories 
Home” CPU
: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster
For playing/editing the High Definition 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 (AVC HD (FX/FH), Intel Core 2 
Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (AVC HD (PS))) 
Memory:  Windows XP 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is 
recommended), Windows Vista/Windows 7 1 GB 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 one computer at the same time, this 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 (Mac)
OS (pre-installed) USB Connection:  Mac OS X v10.3 – v10.8
“Image Data Converter Ver.4”:  Mac OS X v10.5 – v10.8
“Image Data 
Converter Ver.4” CPU:
 Intel processor, 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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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 the installation menu screen does not appear, double-click [Computer] (For Windows XP: [My 
Computer])  t (PMHOME)  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 Connect the camera to the computer (page 211).
3 Click [Install].
Make sure that both “Image Data Converter” and “PlayMemories Home” are checked and 
follow the instructions on the screen.
 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.
4 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
The following software is installed and shortcut icons appear on the desktop.
“Image Data Converter”
“PlayMemories Home”
“PlayMemories Home Help Guide”
 If “PMB” (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a camera that was purchased before 2011 has already 
been installed on the computer, “PMB” will be overwritten by “PlayMemories Home,” and you may be 
unable to use some functions of “PMB” that were previously available.
Log on as Administrator.
1 Turn on your Mac 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 destination folder.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
Installing the so ftware (Windows)
Notes
Installing the software (Mac)
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With “Image Data Converter”, you can do the following:
 You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections, 
such as tone curve and sharpness.
 You can adjust images with white balance, exposure, and [Creative Style], etc.
 You can 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.
 You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this  camera.
 You can rank images in 5 grades.
 You can apply color labels.
With “PlayMemories Home”, you can do the following:
 You can import images shot with the camera to your computer and display them on the  computer.
 You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view  them.
 You can retouch (Red Eye Correction, etc.), print, send still images as e-mail  attachments and change the shooting date.
 You can print or save still images with the date.
 You can trim and resize images.
 You can create a Blu-ray Disc, AVCHD disc or DVD disc from AVCHD movies  imported to a computer. (An internet connection environment is required when a Blu-
ray Disc/DVD disc is created for the first time.)
 “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Mac computers. When you play back images on Mac 
computers, use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer.
 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 “PlayMemories Home” in order to create an 
AVCHD recording disc. This conversion can take a long time. Also, you cannot create a disc in the 
original image quality. If you want to keep the original image quality, you must store your movies on a 
Blu-ray Disc.
Using “Image Data Converter”
Using “PlayMemories Home”
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zUsing “Image Data Converter”
Refer to [Help].
Click [Start]  t [All Programs]  t [Image Data Converter]  t [Help] t  [Image Data 
Converter Ver.4].
“Image Data Converter” support page (English only)
http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/
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Refer to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide.”
Double-click the shortcut of   (PlayMemories Home Help Guide) on the desktop, or click 
[Start] 
t [All Programs]  t [PlayMemories Home]  t [PlayMemories Home Help 
Guide].
“PlayMemories Home” support page (English only)
http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/