Sony Nex 7 User Manual
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFormat
Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first
time, it is recommended that you format the card using the camera for stable
performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently
erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a
computer, etc.
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MENU t [Setup] t [Format] t OK.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFormat
Formats the memory card. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first
time, it is recommended that you format the card using the camera for stable
performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently
erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a
computer, etc.
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MENU t [Setup] t [Format] t OK.
Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images....")
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFile Number
Selects the method for assigning file numbers to images.
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MENU t [Setup] t [File Number] t desired setting.
Series The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files
in sequence until the number reaches “9999.”
Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns
numbers to files from “0001.” When the recording folder
contains a file, a number incremented one higher than the largest
number is assigned.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFile Number
Selects the method for assigning file numbers to images.
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MENU t [Setup] t [File Number] t desired setting.
Series The camera does not reset numbers, and assigns numbers to files
in sequence until the number reaches “9999.”
Reset The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns
numbers to files from “0001.” When the recording folder
contains a file, a number incremented one higher than the largest
number is assigned.
When...")
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFolder Name
Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the
DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form.
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MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting.
The movie folder form is fixed as “folder number + ANV01”. You cannot change this name.
Standard Form The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
Example: 100MSDCF
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexFolder Name
Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the
DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the folder name form.
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MENU t [Setup] t [Folder Name] t desired setting.
The movie folder form is fixed as “folder number + ANV01”. You cannot change this name.
Standard Form The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF.
Example: 100MSDCF
Date Form The folder name form is as follows: folder...")
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexSelect Shoot. Folder
When a standard form folder is selected and there are 2 or more folders, you can select
the recording folder to be used to record still images.
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MENU t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired folder.
You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting.
Movie (MP4) files are recorded in a folder for movies that has the same number as the selected folder for
still images.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexSelect Shoot. Folder
When a standard form folder is selected and there are 2 or more folders, you can select
the recording folder to be used to record still images.
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MENU t [Setup] t [Select Shoot. Folder] t desired folder.
You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting.
Movie (MP4) files are recorded in a folder for movies that has the same number as the selected folder for
still images.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexNew Folder
Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images.
Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select
another recording folder.
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MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder] t OK.
A new folder is created with a number incremented 1 higher than the largest number
currently used.
A folder for still images and a folder for movies that have the same number are created at the same time.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexNew Folder
Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images.
Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select
another recording folder.
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MENU t [Setup] t [New Folder] t OK.
A new folder is created with a number incremented 1 higher than the largest number
currently used.
A folder for still images and a folder for movies that have the same number are created at the same time.
When you insert a memory...")
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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.
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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...")
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexDisplay Card Space
Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of
recordable still images is also displayed.
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contents Sample photo Menu IndexDisplay Card Space
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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/98884/w64_nex-7-user-manual-1509298621_d-172.png "Page 173
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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...")
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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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/98884/w64_nex-7-user-manual-1509298621_d-175.png "Page 176
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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...")
171GB Table of 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. 1 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. Note
172GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexDisplay Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies on the memory card. Number of recordable still images is also displayed. 1 MENU t [Setup] t [Display Card Space].
173GB Table of 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. 1 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 Notes
174GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index 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. Continued r
175GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index 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. 1 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. Notes
176GB Table of 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 t [Playback] t [Image Index].
177GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexUsing with your computer 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. Notes 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 Continued r
178GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index 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 Notes
179GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu IndexUsing the software Log on as Administrator. 1 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) Notes Continued r
180GB Table of contents Sample photo Menu Index Log on as Administrator. 1 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]. Continued r