Sony HDR-AZ1 Operating instructions

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HDR-AZ1/RM-LVR2V
How to Use
Read This First
Identifying Parts
Identifying Parts of the Camera [1]
Identifying Parts of the Remote Control [2]
Display
Camera Display [3]
Live-View Remote Display (Single Connection) [4]
Live-View Remote Display (Multi Connection) [5]
Getting Started
Checking the Bundled Items
Checking the Bundled Items [6]
Preparing to Use
Preparing to Use [7]
Preparing the Camera
Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack of the Camera [8]
Charging the Battery Pack of the Camera [9]

Inserting/Ejecting a Memory Card to/from the Camera [10]
Memory Cards Usable with the Camera [11]
Turning On/Off the Power of the Camera [12]
Preparing the Live-View Remote
Charging the Live-View Remote [13]
Attaching the Belt to the Live-View Remote [14]
Turning On/Off the Power of the Live-View Remote [15]
Changing the Date & Time Setting by the Live-View Remote [16]
GPS Assist Data [17]
Connecting the Live-View Remote to the Camera (Single Connection)
Checking the Connection Mode of the Camera [18]
Checking the Connection Mode of the Live-View Remote [19]
Connecting the Live-View Remote to One Camera [20]
Establishing a Proper Connection [21]
Connecting the Live-View Remote to Multiple Cameras (Multi
Connection)
Connecting the Live-View Remote to Multiple Cameras [22]
Resetting the Connection Information of the Registered Cameras [23]
Connecting the Camera to Your Smartphone
Installing the App on Your Smartphone [24]
Checking the ID/Password [25]
Using One-touch Functions to Connect to an NFC-enabled Android Smartphone [26]
Connecting to an Android Smartphone [27]
Connecting to iPhone [28]
Other Preparations (Using Accessories)
Using the Tripod Adaptor [29]
Using the Waterproof Case (SPK-AZ1) [30]

Using the Adhesive Mount [31]
Shooting
Shooting Movies or Still Images
REC HOLD (Lock) Switch [32]
Button Hold Function of the Live-View Remote [33]
Switching the Shooting Mode [34]
Movie Mode [35]
Photo Mode [36]
Interval Photo Recording Mode [37]
Recording for an Extended Time [38]
Changing the Settings of the Live-View Remote
List of Setting Items
List of Setting Items [39]
Movie Settings
Image Quality Setting [40]
SteadyShot [41]
Flip (Movies) [42]
Scene (Movies) [43]
Color Setting [44]
Movie Record Format [45]
Still Image Settings
Flip (Still Images) [46]
Scene (Still Images) [47]
Continuous Shooting [48]
Continuous Shooting Interval [49]

Self-Timer [50]
Interval Photo Settings
Flip (Interval Photo Recording) [51]
Scene (Interval Photo Recording) [52]
Time Lapse [53]
Connecting Devices Settings
Time Code/User Bit Setting [54]
IR-Remote Controller [55]
Switching NTSC/PAL [56]
Auto Power Off [57]
Beep [58]
Format [59]
Remote Control Settings
Screen Rotation [60]
Monitor Brightness [61]
Date & Time Setting [62]
Reset Settings [63]
Version [64]
Connection Mode [65]
GPS Setting [66]
Airplane Mode [67]
Resetting the Network Settings for Multi Connection [68]
Viewing
Viewing
Playback Using the Live-View Remote [69]
Switching the Display of the Camera and the Live-View Remote

Switching the Connection Mode of the Camera [70]
Switching the LCD Screen of the Live-View Remote [71]
Deleting
Deleting [72]
Live Streaming of Movies
Live Streaming with the Camera (Live Connection)
Live Streaming [73]
Preparing for Live Streaming [74]
Performing for Live Streaming [75]
Computer
Action Cam Movie Creator
Useful Functions of Action Cam Movie Creator [76]
Checking the Computer Environment [77]
Installing Action Cam Movie Creator [78]
Disconnecting the Computer (Windows 7/Windows 8) [79]
Disconnecting the Computer (Windows Vista) [80]
Importing GPS Assist Data
GPS Assist Data [81]
Others
Estimated Duration of Recording and Playback for the Battery Pack of
the Camera
Estimated Duration of Recording for the Battery Pack of the Camera [82]
Estimated Duration of Playback for the Battery Pack of the Camera [83]

Recordable Time, the Recordable Number of Photos for a Memory Card
Estimated Continuous Movie Recordable Time [84]
Estimated Recordable Number of Photos [85]
Notes on Using
Notes on Handling of the Camera and the Live-View Remote [86]
On Moisture Condensation [87]
Care and Storage [88]
Notes on Optional Accessories [89]
Notes on Disposal/Transfer of the Memory Card [90]
Battery Packs of the Camera and the Live-View Remote [91]
The Limitations to Live Streaming of the Camera [92]
GPS and Wi-Fi Function in Distribution [93]
Network Connection [94]
Simultaneous Live Streaming with multiple the Cameras [95]
Influence by the Line State [96]
Connection of Live Streaming [97]
Continuous Distribution Time [98]
Connection Restriction [99]
LCD Screen of the Live-View Remote [100]
Live-View Remote Waterproof Performance [101]
GPS [102]
Disposing of the Live-View Remote [103]
Using the Camera Abroad
Using the Camera Abroad [104]
The List of the Time Difference of the Major Cities of the World [105]
Specifications
Camera [106]
Live-View Remote [107]

Trademarks
Trademarks [108]
Notes on the Licences
On GNU GPL/LGPL Applied Software [109]
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
What Can I Do to Solve a Problem? [110]
Battery Pack and Power of the Camera
Cannot Turn On the Camera [111]
The Power of the Camera Turns Off Suddenly [112]
Battery Life of the Camera Is Short [113]
Cannot Charge the Camera [114]
The Remaining Charge Indicator of the Camera Is Incorrect [115]
Memory Card
Operations Using the Memory Card Cannot Be Performed [116]
Shooting images
Cannot Record Images [117]
Cannot Insert Dates on Images [118]
Viewing Images

Cannot Play Back Images [119]
Computers
Your Computer Does Not Recognize the Camera [120]
Cannot Import Images [121]
Cannot Install Action Cam Movie Creator [122]
Action Cam Movie Creator Does Not Work Correctly [123]
Cannot Play Back Images on Your Computer [124]
Wi-Fi
It Takes Too Much Time to Transfer an Image [125]
Others
The Lens Gets Fogged [126]
The Camera and Battery Become Warm [127]
The Date or Time Is Incorrect [128]
Live-View Remote
Cannot Turn On the Live-View Remote [129]
Cannot Charge the Live-View Remote [130]
The Remaining Charge Indicator of the Live-View Remote Is Incorrect [131]
Cannot Receive a GPS Signal [132]
Excessive Error in Location Information [133]
It Takes Time to Triangulate although the GPS Assist Data is Taken In [134]
The Location Information Has Not Been Recorded [135]
Q & A
Camera
Cannot Turn On the Camera [136]
Battery Life of the Camera is Short [137]

Live-View Remote
The Power of the Live-View Remote Turns Off Suddenly [138]
Cannot Connect the Live-View Remote and the Camera via Wi-Fi [139]
Warning Indicators and Error Indicators
Display on the Live-View Remote
01-01/02-02 [140]
01-02 [141]
01-03/01-04 [142]
03-01/03-02 [143]
02-01 [144]
04-03 [145]
05-01 [146]
05-02 [147]
05-03 [148]
04-04 [149]
10-01 [150]
Code Starting with an E or a C [151]
[1] How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts
Identifying Parts of the Camera

1. POWER/CHG (Charge) lamp
2. REC HOLD switch
3. REC (Movie/Photo) button
4. REC lamp (red)/LIVE lamp (blue)
Light up (red): During recording
Blink (red): Error occurs
Light up (blue): During live streaming
Blink slowly (blue): During live streaming (There is an audience)
5. Lens
6. Microphones
7. Tripod adaptor attachment hole
8. (N Mark)
NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range
wireless communication technology.
9. Speaker
10. IR remote receiver
11. Display panel
12. ON/OFF button
13. Wi-Fi button
14. Connector cover (USB)
15. Multi/Micro USB Terminal
Supports Micro USB compatible devices.

16. RESET button
17. Memory card insertion slot
18. Memory card cover
19. REC/Access lamp
20. Battery cover lock lever
21. Battery ejection sheet
22. Battery storage area
23. Battery pack cover
24. SSID label
[2] How to Use Read This First Identifying Parts
Identifying Parts of the Remote Control
1. MENU button
2. DISP button
3. GPS antenna
4. REC/ENTER button
5. REC/Wi-Fi lamp
6. LCD screen
7. DOWN button
8. UP button
9. CHG (Charge) lamp

10. RESET (Reset) button
11. Multi/Micro USB Terminal
12. Lock lever
13. Connector cover (USB)
14. ON/OFF button
15. Loop for a belt
[3] How to Use Read This First Display
Camera Display
The following describes the icons displayed on the display panel of the camera.
1. Battery level indicator
The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is.
2. Memory card warning indicator
The memory card is uninserted (Light up)
The memory card full capacity (Light up)
The memory card error (Blink):
The memory card incompatible with the camera is inserted.
The memory card terminal is dirty.
The memory card is damaged.
The memory card is inserted in the wrong direction.

3. Wi-Fi settings indicator
When Wi-Fi is set to the single connection
When Wi-Fi is set to the multi connection
When Wi-Fi is set to the live connection
When Wi-Fi is set to OFF
[4] How to Use Read This First Display
Live-View Remote Display (Single Connection)
The following describes the icons displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control in the
single connection.
Clock display
1 Button hold indicator
2 GPS/Airplane Mode
The icon of the airplane mode will be displayed when the airplane mode is set to ON.
The GPS icon will be displayed when the airplane mode is set to OFF.
The GPS icon changes depending on whether GPS is ON/OFF or depending on the
strength of GPS signal reception.
3 Battery level indicator of the remote control

The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is.
4 Clock display
Live-View display
5 Shooting mode display
6 Battery level indicator
7 Memory card warning indicator/ Rising temperature icon
When is indicated, stop recording the movie.
If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the
power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully.
8 Shooting mode switching indicator
9 REC icon
is displayed during movie recording, is displayed during photo recording, and is
displayed during interval photo recording.
[5] How to Use Read This First Display
Live-View Remote Display (Multi Connection)
The icons described below are displayed on the LCD screen of the remote control in the
multi connection.
1 Shooting mode display/REC icon
The shooting mode and record status of the connected camera will be displayed. The
orange cursor indicates which camera's Live-View display is selected.
REC icon will be displayed on the right above the shooting mode display while images are
being recorded.
2 Rising temperature icon
When is indicated, stop recording the movie.
If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes with the
power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera drops fully.
3 Battery level indicator of the remote control

The further right the indicator goes to, the lower the battery level is.
[6] How to Use Getting Started Checking the Bundled Items
Checking the Bundled Items
Make sure that you have the following bundled items. The number in parentheses indicates
the quantity of each item bundled.
Camera (1)
Micro USB cable (1)
Live-View Remote (RM-LVR2V) (1)
Rechargeable battery pack (NP-BY1) (1)
Waterproof Case (SPK-AZ1) (1)

Attachment Buckle (1)
Flat Adhesive Mount (1)
Curved Adhesive Mount (1)
Tripod Adaptor (1)
Set of printed documentation
[7] How to Use Getting Started Preparing to Use
Preparing to Use
The flow of what needs to be prepared in advance is summarized. Check each item for
further details.
The camera
Inserting the battery pack of the camera
Insert the battery pack confirming that the battery is correctly oriented.

Charging the battery pack of the camera
Check the power of the camera is off and connect the micro USB cable (supplied) to a
computer that is turned on.
Inserting a memory card into the camera
Insert the memory card into the camera, confirming that the card is correctly oriented.
Turning on the power of the camera
Press the ON/OFF button of the camera.
You can record movies by pressing the REC button of the camera.
The remote control
Charging the remote control
Check the power of the remote control is off and connect the micro USB cable (supplied) to
the computer that is turned on.
Turning on the power of the remote control
Press the ON/OFF button of the remote control.
Setting the date and time using the remote control
When the remote control is turned on for the first time, the date & time setting screen is
displayed. Use the remote control after the date & time setting is complete.
Connecting the camera and the Live-View Remote through Wi-Fi

Setting the camera using the Live-View Remote
[8] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Camera
Inserting/Removing the Battery Pack of the Camera
Insert/remove the battery pack to/from the camera.
Inserting the battery pack
1. Open the cover
Slide the lock lever to the OPEN side.
Open the cover from .
2. Insert the battery pack
There are chances that the battery may not be ejected if the battery ejection sheet is
stored under the battery. Additionally, this may cause water leakage.
1 Align the mark of the battery with that of the camera
2 Place the battery on the battery ejection sheet and insert the battery pack
3 Insert the battery pack, aligning the mark of the battery with that of the camera
and orienting its printed side, as illustrated
3. Close the cover
Securely close the cover and slide the lock lever to the LOCK position. Make sure
that the yellow mark on the lock lever is not visible and the cover is securely closed.

Double check that the battery ejection sheet is not pinched in the cover or sticking
out of the cover. If any foreign matter such as sand gets inside the cover, the sealing
gasket may be scratched, and may result in water entering the inside of the camera.
4. Remove the battery pack
Open the battery cover and pull out the battery ejection sheet to remove the battery.
[9] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack of the Camera
Charging the camera with a computer.
1. Check that the power of the camera is OFF
Charging is not possible when the camera is turned on. To turn off the camera, press
the ON/OFF button until the POWER lamp turns off.
2. Connect the camera to an activated computer with the micro USB cable (supplied)
1 Lights in orange while charging
2 Micro USB cable (supplied)
3. Disconnect the camera from the computer when the battery is charged

The battery is charged (full charge) when the POWER/CHG (Power) lamp is turned
on.
The charging time*1 of the battery pack NP-BY1 (supplied) is as follows.
Charging via a computer: Approx. 2 h 25 min.
Charging via AC-UD10*2 (sold separately): Approx. 2 h 05 min.
*1 Time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging
may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions.
*2 Rapid charging is possible using the USB charger AC-UD10 (sold separately). To connect to the
charger, use the micro USB cable (supplied).
Note
You can use only a type Y battery with this camera.
Turn off the camera while charging the battery.
Do not apply force to the camera when you connect the camera to a computer. This may
cause damage to the camera or the computer.
When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC
power source, the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly. Do not
leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time.
Charging the battery pack or the connection with customized or hand-built computers is
not guaranteed. Depending on the type of your USB device, charging may not function
properly.
Operation with all computers is not assured.
If you do not intend to use the camera for an extended period, charge the camera once
every 6 to 12 months to maintain battery performance.
Hint
Checking the remaining battery charge
A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of the display panel.
The displayed remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain
circumstances.
It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears.
[10] How to Use Getting Started Preparing the Camera
Inserting/Ejecting a Memory Card to/from the Camera