Sony ILCA-77M2: instruction

Owner’s Record

English

The model and serial numbers are located

on the bottom. Record the serial number in

A-mount

the space provided below. Refer to these

numbers whenever you call your Sony

dealer regarding this product.

Learning more about the

Model No. ILCA-77M2

camera (“Help Guide”)

Serial No.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

“Help Guide” is an on-line manual.

You can read the “Help Guide” on

IMPORTANT SAFETY

your computer or smartphone.

Refer to it for in-depth instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

on the many functions of the

-SAVE THESE

camera.

INSTRUCTIONS

URL:

DANGER

http://rd1.sony.net/help/ilc/1410/

TO REDUCE THE

h_zz/

RISK OF FIRE OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

CAREFULLY FOLLOW

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

If the shape of the plug does not fit the

power outlet, use an attachment plug

adaptor of the proper configuration for the

power outlet.

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CAUTION For Customers in the U.S.A.

and Canada

Battery pack

If the battery pack is mishandled, the

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION

battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even

BATTERIES

chemical burns. Observe the following

Lithium-Ion batteries

cautions.

are recyclable.

You can help preserve

• Do not disassemble.

our environment by

• Do not crush and do not expose the

returning your used

battery pack to any shock or force such as

rechargeable batteries

hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

to the collection and

• Do not short circuit and do not allow

recycling location

metal objects to come into contact with

nearest you.

the battery terminals.

• Do not expose to high temperature above

For more information regarding recycling

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60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or

of rechargeable batteries, call toll free

in a car parked in the sun.

1-800-822-8837, or visit

• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.

http://www.call2recycle.org/

• Do not handle damaged or leaking

lithium ion batteries.

Caution: Do not handle damaged or

• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a

leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

genuine Sony battery charger or a device

that can charge the battery pack.

Battery pack and lens (if lens

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of

supplied)

small children.

This device complies with Part 15 of the

• Keep the battery pack dry.

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

• Replace only with the same or equivalent

following two conditions:

type recommended by Sony.

(1) This device may not cause harmful

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly

interference, and (2) this device must

as described in the instructions.

accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

Battery charger

operation.

Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket)

when using the Charger. Disconnect the

CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B

Charger from the wall outlet (wall socket)

immediately if any malfunction occurs

while using the apparatus.

The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is

designed specifically for use with this

camera only, and should not be used with

other electrical equipment.

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This equipment complies with FCC/IC

CAUTION

radiation exposure limits set forth for an

You are cautioned that any changes or

uncontrolled environment and meets the

modifications not expressly approved in

FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure

this manual could void your authority to

Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio

operate this equipment.

frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This

Note:

equipment has very low levels of RF

This equipment has been tested and found

energy that are deemed to comply without

to comply with the limits for a Class B

testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide

For Customers in the U.S.A.

reasonable protection against harmful

If you have any questions about this

interference in a residential installation.

product, you may call:

This equipment generates, uses, and can

Sony Customer Information Center

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

1-800-222-SONY (7669).

installed and used in accordance with the

The number below is for the FCC related

instructions, may cause harmful

matters only.

interference to radio communications.

Regulatory Information

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular

Declaration of Conformity

installation. If this equipment does cause

Trade Name: SONY

harmful interference to radio or television

Model No.: ILCA-77M2

reception, which can be determined by

Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.

turning the equipment off and on, the user

Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

is encouraged to try to correct the

San Diego, CA 92127

interference by one or more of the

U.S.A.

following measures:

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

– Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

This device complies with Part15 of the

– Increase the separation between the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

equipment and receiver.

following two conditions: (1) This

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

device may not cause harmful

circuit different from that to which the

interference, and (2) this device must

receiver is connected.

accept any interference received,

– Consult the dealer or an experienced

including interference that may cause

radio/TV technician for help.

undesired operation.

The supplied interface cable must be used

This equipment must not be co-located or

with the equipment in order to comply with

operated in conjunction with any other

the limits for a digital device pursuant to

antenna or transmitter.

Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

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The electromagnetic fields at the specific

For Customers in Canada

frequencies may influence the picture and

sound of this unit.

This device complies with Industry Canada

licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two

Disposal of waste batteries and

conditions: (1) this device may not cause

electrical and electronic equipment

interference, and (2) this device must

(applicable in the European Union

accept any interference, including

and other European countries with

interference that may cause undesired

separate collection systems)

operation of the device.

This symbol on the

product, the battery or

on the packaging

For Customers in Europe

indicates that the

product and the battery

Notice for the customers in the

shall not be treated as

countries applying EU Directives

household waste. On

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Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1

certain batteries this symbol might be used

Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan

in combination with a chemical symbol.

For EU product compliance: Sony

The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or

Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse

lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains

61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany

more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%

lead. By ensuring these products and

batteries are disposed of correctly, you will

help prevent potentially negative

consequences for the environment and

human health which could otherwise be

caused by inappropriate waste handling.

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that

The recycling of the materials will help to

this equipment is in compliance with the

conserve natural resources.

essential requirements and other relevant

In case of products that for safety,

provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For

performance or data integrity reasons

details, please access the following URL:

require a permanent connection with an

http://www.compliance.sony.de/

incorporated battery, this battery should be

replaced by qualified service staff only. To

Notice

ensure that the battery and the electrical and

If static electricity or electromagnetism

electronic equipment will be treated

causes data transfer to discontinue midway

properly, hand over these products at end-

(fail), restart the application or disconnect

of-life to the applicable collection point for

and connect the communication cable

the recycling of electrical and electronic

(USB, etc.) again.

equipment. For all other batteries, please

view the section on how to remove the

This product has been tested and found

battery from the product safely. Hand the

compliant with the limits set out in the

battery over to the applicable collection

EMC regulation for using connection

point for the recycling of waste batteries.

cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

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For more detailed information about

recycling of this product or battery, please

contact your local Civic Office, your

household waste disposal service or the

shop where you purchased the product or

battery.

For Customers in Singapore

For details on Wi-Fi functions, see the flyer “Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch

(NFC) Guide.”

This manual covers several models supplied with different lenses.

The model name varies depending on the supplied lens. The available model varies

depending on the countries/regions.

Model name Lens

ILCA-77M2 Not supplied

ILCA-77M2Q Supplied (DT 16 – 50 mm zoom lens)

ILCA-77M2M Supplied (DT 18 – 135 mm zoom lens)

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Before use

Notes on using your camera

No compensation for damaged

Screen language

content or recording failure

You can select the language displayed

Sony cannot compensate for failure to

on the screen using the menu.

record or loss or damage of recorded

Shooting procedure

content due to a malfunction of the camera

This camera has 2 modes for monitoring

or recording media, etc.

subjects: the monitor mode using the

monitor, and the viewfinder mode using the

Back up recommendation

To avoid the data loss, always copy (back

viewfinder.

up) data to other media.

Functions built into this camera

• This manual describes 1080 60i-

Notes on the monitor, electronic

compatible devices and 1080 50i-

viewfinder, lens, and image sensor

• The monitor and electronic viewfinder

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compatible devices.

To check whether your camera is a 1080

are manufactured using extremely high-

60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-

precision technology, and over 99.99%

compatible device, check for the

of the pixels are operational for effective

following marks on the bottom of the

use. However, there may be some small

camera.

black dots and/or bright dots (white, red,

1080 60i-compatible device: 60i

blue or green in color) that constantly

1080 50i-compatible device: 50i

appear on the monitor and electronic

• This camera is compatible with 1080 60p

viewfinder. These dots are normal due to

or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard

the manufacturing process and do not

recording modes up to now, which record

affect the images in any way.

in an interlacing method, this camera

• Do not hold the camera by the monitor.

records using a progressive method. This

• Do not expose the camera to sunlight or

increases the resolution, and provides a

shoot sunward for a long time. The

smoother, more realistic image.

internal mechanism may be damaged. If

sunlight is focused on a nearby object, it

Creating an image database file

may cause a fire.

If you insert a memory card that does not

• There is a magnet on the back and around

contain an image database file into the

the rotating shaft of the hinge part of the

camera and turn on the power, the camera

monitor. Do not bring anything that is

automatically creates an image database

easily affected by a magnet, such as

file using some of the memory card’s

floppy disks or credit cards, near the

capacity.

monitor.

The process may take a long time and you

• Images may trail across on the screen in a

cannot operate the camera until the process

cold location. This is not a malfunction.

is completed. If a database file error occurs,

When turning on the camera in a cold

export all images to your computer using

location, the screen may become

PlayMemories Home™, and then format

temporarily dark. When the camera

the memory card using the camera.

warms up, the screen will function

normally.

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Notes on using your camera

• The recorded image may be different

Notes on recording for long periods

from the image you monitored before

of time

recording.

• Depending on the camera and battery

temperature, you may be unable to record

Notes on shooting with the

movies or the power may turn off

viewfinder

automatically to protect the camera.

This camera is equipped with an Organic

A message will be displayed on the

Electro-Luminescence viewfinder with

screen before the power turns off or you

high resolution and high contrast. This

can no longer record movies. In this case,

viewfinder achieves a wide viewing angle

leave the power off and wait until the

and a long eye relief. This camera is

camera and battery temperature goes

designed to provide an easily viewable

down. If you turn on the power without

viewfinder by appropriately balancing

letting the camera and battery cool

various elements.

enough, the power may turn off again or

• The image may be slightly distorted near

you may be unable to record movies.

the corners of the viewfinder. This is not

• Under high ambient temperatures, the

a malfunction. When you want to see the

temperature of the camera rises quickly.

full composition with all its details, you

• When the temperature of the camera

can also use the monitor.

rises, the image quality may deteriorate.

• If you pan the camera while looking into

It is recommended that you wait until the

the viewfinder or move your eyes around,

temperature of the camera drops before

the image in the viewfinder may be

continuing to shoot.

distorted or the color of the image may

• The surface of the camera may get warm.

change. This is a characteristic of the lens

This is not a malfunction.

or display device and is not a

malfunction. When you shoot an image,

Notes on importing AVCHD movies to

we recommend that you look at the

a computer

center area of the viewfinder.

When importing AVCHD movies to a

• When shooting with the viewfinder, you

computer, download and use the software

may experience symptoms such as

PlayMemories Home from the following

eyestrain, fatigue, travel sickness, or

website:

nausea. We recommend that you take a

www.sony.net/pm/

break at regular intervals when you are

shooting with the viewfinder.

Notes on the flash

The required length or frequency of the

• Do not carry the camera by the flash unit,

break may differ depending on the

or use excessive force on it.

individuals, so you are advised to decide

• If water, dust or sand get into the open

at your own discretion. In case you may

flash unit, it may cause a malfunction.

feel uncomfortable, refrain from using

• Be sure to keep your fingers out of the

the viewfinder until your condition

way when you press the flash down.

recovers, and consult your doctor as

necessary.

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Notes on using your camera

Notes when playing movies on other

On the data specifications described

devices

in this manual

• This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264

The data on performance and specifications

High Profile for AVCHD format

are defined under the following conditions,

recording. Movies recorded in AVCHD

except as described in this manual: at an

format with this camera cannot be played

ordinary ambient temperature of 25ºC

with the following devices.

(77°F), and using a battery pack that has

– Other devices compatible with

been fully charged until the CHARGE lamp

AVCHD format that do not support

has turned off.

High Profile

– Devices incompatible with the

How to turn off wireless network

AVCHD format

functions (Wi-Fi and NFC, etc.)

This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/

temporarily

H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format

When you board an airplane, etc., you can

recording. For this reason, movies

turn off all wireless network functions

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recorded in MP4 format with this camera

temporarily.

cannot be played on devices other than

Select MENU t [Wireless] t

those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

[Airplane Mode] t [On].

• Discs recorded with HD (high definition)

If you set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an

image quality can be played back only on

(airplane) mark will be displayed on the

AVCHD format-compatible devices.

screen.

DVD-based players or recorders cannot

play back HD image quality discs, as

Notes on wireless LAN

they are incompatible with the AVCHD

If your camera is lost or stolen, Sony bears

format. Also, DVD-based players or

no responsibility for the loss or damage

recorders may fail to eject HD image

caused by illegal access or use of the

quality discs.

registered access point on the camera.

• Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p

format can be played back only on 1080

60p/1080 50p-supported devices.

Warning on copyright

Television programs, films, videotapes, and

other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials

may be contrary to the provisions of the

copyright laws.

The pictures used in this manual

The photographs used as examples of

pictures in this manual are reproduced

images, and are not actual images shot

using this camera.

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Identifying parts

G HDMI micro jack

* For details on compatible accessories

for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal,

H Multi/Micro USB Terminal*

visit the Sony website, or consult your

• Supports Micro USB

Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

compatible device.

service facility.

I Access lamp

J (N mark)

• This mark indicates the touch

point for connecting the camera

and an NFC-enabled

Smartphone.

For details on the location of the

(N mark) on your

Smartphone, refer to the

operating instructions of the

Smartphone.

• NFC (Near Field

Communication) is an

international standard of short-

range wireless communication

technology.

K Wi-Fi sensor (built-in)

L Memory card insertion slot (24)

M Memory card cover (24)

N Battery insertion slot (24)

O Battery cover (24)

P Tripod socket hole

• Use a tripod with a screw less

than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long.

Otherwise, you cannot firmly

secure the camera, and damage

to the camera may occur.

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Identifying parts

Lens

DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM

H Distance index

(Supplied with the ILCA-77M2Q)

I Focal-length scale

J Focusing mode switch

K Mounting index

* Do not directly touch this

part.

• The DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM/DT

18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM are

designed for Sony A-mount

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DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM

(Supplied with the ILCA-77M2M)

cameras (models equipped with

an APS-C sized image sensor).

You cannot use these lenses on

35mm-format cameras.

• For the lenses other than DT 16-

50mm F2.8 SSM/DT 18-135mm

F3.5-5.6 SAM, refer to the

operating instructions supplied

with the lens.

A

Focusing ring

B Zoom ring

C Zoom lock switch

D Focal-length index

E Lens contacts*

F Lens hood index

G Distance scale

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Functions list

Operating the camera

How to use the multi-selector

• You can use the up/down/left/right side of the multi-selector to move the

selection frame. Press z in the center of the multi-selector to set the

selected item. In this manual, the up/down/left/right side of the multi-

selector is indicated by v/V/b/B.

• When you use b/B on the multi-selector in playback mode, you can

display the previous or next image.

• [Standard] is assigned to z in the center of the multi-selector in the

default settings. When you press z, the autofocus function is activated

and the camera focuses on the subjects in the central area of the monitor.

How to use the front dial/rear dial

You can turn the front dial or rear dial to change the settings required for

each shooting mode with immediate effect.

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Selecting a function using the Fn

(Function) button

This button is used for setting up or executing functions used frequently in

shooting, except for functions from the Quick Navi screen.

1 Press the DISP button to set the screen mode to other than [For

viewfinder].

2 Press the Fn button.

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3 Select the desired item using v/V/b/B on the multi-selector.

The setting screen appears.

4 Select the desired setting by

turning the front dial, then press

z on the multi-selector.

• Some setting values can be finely

adjusted by turning the rear dial.

To set the individual settings in the

dedicated screen

In step 3, select a setting item and press z on

the multi-selector to switch to the dedicated

screen for the setting item. Set the items

according to the Operation guide.

Operation guide

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Functions that can be selected using

the MENU button

You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute

functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations.

1 Press MENU button to display the menu screen.

2 Select the desired setting item using

v/V/b/B on the multi-selector, and

then press z on the center of the

multi-selector.

• Select an icon at the top of the screen and

press the b/B on the multi-selector to

move to another MENU item.

3 Select the setting value, then press z to confirm.

To display the Tile Menu

Allows you to select whether to always display the first screen of the menu

when you press the MENU button.

MENU t (Setup) 2 t [Tile Menu] t [On]

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