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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Recommended pages in the Help Guide Finding functions from MENU You can check the (quick-motion recording). Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) You can assign frequently used functions to the desired buttons. Support information Looking - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 2
Main menu (shooting setting list) Fn (function) button C (custom) buttons DISP (Display Setting) button Delete button Keyboard screen In-Camera Guide Preparing the camera/Basic shooting operations Charging the battery pack Inserting/removing the battery pack Charging the battery with a commercially - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 3
in the auto mode (My Image Style) Shoot Mode: Program Auto Shoot Mode: Aperture Priority Shoot Mode: Shutter Priority Shoot Mode: Manual Exposure Convenient functions for shooting self-portrait videos and vlogs Product Showcase Set Background Defocus Cinematic Vlog Set. Self-timer (movie) Focusing - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 4
Focus (Set Focus) Direct manual focus (DMF) Subject Recognition Focusing on human eyes movie) Face Memory Regist. Faces Priority (still image/movie) Using focusing functions Focus Standard Focus Area Limit (still image/movie) Circ. of Focus Point (still image/movie) Focus Area Color (still image - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 5
Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Histogram display D-Range Optimizer (still image/movie) Metering Mode (still image/movie) Face Priority in Multi Metering (still image/movie) ND Filter (still image/movie) AE lock Auto Slow Shutter Zebra Display Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO (still image/movie) - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 6
Settings Self-timer (movie) Interval Shoot Func. Setting the image quality and recording format File Format (still image) JPEG Quality JPEG Image Size Aspect Ratio Color ) Shutter settings Silent Mode (still image/movie) Release w/o Card Using the zoom The zoom features available with this product 6 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 7
movie) Noise reduction High ISO NR Setting the monitor display during shooting Auto Review (still image) Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Grid Line Type Gamma Display Assist Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Recording movie audio Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Wind Noise Reduct. Microphone Directivity Mic - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 8
Fn Menu Settings Registering frequently used functions to My Menu Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page Delete All Display From My Menu Recording movies by pressing the shutter button REC w/ Shutter (movie) Monitor settings Monitor Flip Direction DISP (Screen Disp) Set Viewing Contents of this - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 9
the image index screen (Image Index) Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Display as Group Disp Specified Time Img. Protecting recorded images (Protect) Adding information to images Rating Rating Set(Custom Key) Rotating an image (Rotate) Extracting still images from a movie Photo - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 10
Recover Image DB (still image/movie) Display Media Info. (still image/movie) File settings File/Folder Settings Select REC Folder Create New Folder File Settings Write Serial Number (still image/movie) Network settings Display Wi-Fi Info. SSID/PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl Airplane - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 11
HDMI Output Settings (movie) HDMI Info. Display CTRL FOR HDMI General settings Language Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Audio signals REC Lamp Version Privacy Notice Screen Reader (For some models only) Setting Reset Functions available with a smartphone Functions - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 12
Number of recordable images Recordable movie times List of icons on the monitor List of icons on the screen for shooting movies List of icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the playback screen Specifications Trademarks License If you have problems Troubleshooting Self - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 13
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 How to use the "Help Guide" The "Help Guide" is a "Web Instruction Manual" that has been designed to describe the functions and operating methods of this camera. Use the "Help Guide" to search for any information that you require in order to make full use of the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 14
currently being displayed. For a deeper understanding of the currently displayed page, refer to the listed sections as well. Printing all the pages of the "Help Guide" To print all the pages, select the [ Printable PDF] button in the upper right corner of the top page. When the PDF file appears, use - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 15
Printing only the currently displayed page (only on a computer) To print only the page currently being displayed, select the [ screen appears, specify your printer. Print] button at the top of the page. When the printing 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 15 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 16
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Precautions Refer also to "Notes on use" in the Startup Guide (supplied) for this product. We by the packaging. On the data specifications described in this manual The data on performance and specifications in this manual are based on an ordinary ambient temperature - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 17
In areas where strong radio waves or radiation are being emitted Recording and playback may not function correctly. On moisture condensation If the to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens, you will be unable to record clear images. Precaution on carrying Do not hold, hit, or apply excessive - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 18
a magnet or a device with an internal magnet. Take care not to place the camera near any magnetic devices. The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording. On storing For lens-integrated cameras Always attach the lens cap when you are not using the camera. (Only for - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 19
not disappear. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded. Do not press against the monitor. The monitor may be discolored , the rotating range of the monitor may become limited. Notes on the image sensor If you point the Services and software provided by other companies Network services, - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 20
security issues. Notes on security SONY WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT PROPER SECURITY MEASURES ON TRANSMISSION DEVICES, UNAVOIDABLE DATA LEAKS CAUSED BY TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, OR OTHER SECURITY PROBLEMS. Depending on the usage environment - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 21
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Lending, transferring or discarding the camera and/or memory card to others (Notes on protecting private information) Important information may be recorded device is connected or can connect without permission. Sony bears no responsibility for any loss or damage caused - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 22
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery Notes on using the battery pack Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environmental conditions. Do not expose the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 23
the battery in a cool, dry place after removing it from the camera. On battery life The battery life is limited. If you use the same battery repeatedly, or use the same battery for a long period, the battery capacity each battery pack is used. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 23 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 24
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Notes on memory card If (overheating warning icon) is displayed back up the data for protection. Not all memory cards are guaranteed to operate correctly. Images recorded on an SDXC memory card cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices not compatible - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 25
High-speed data transfer using a parallel interface is supported. Related Topic Format 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 25 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 26
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 On cleaning Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning remove the dust from the surface, and then clean the monitor using soft cloth, etc. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 26 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 27
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Checking the camera and the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. Camera (1) NP-BX1 Rechargeable Battery Pack (1) Wind screen (1) (Attached to the wind screen adaptor) Wind screen adaptor (1) Startup Guide (1) Reference Guide (1) - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 28
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Identifying parts 1. ON/OFF (Power 8. Self-timer lamp/Recording lamp 9. Internal microphone Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause visit the Sony website, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Accessories - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 29
Option] → [Power OFF w/ monitor]. You may not be able to adjust the monitor angle depending on the type of a tripod you use. In such a case, release the tripod screw once to adjust the monitor angle. Do not apply excessive force when opening, closing, or rotating the monitor. Doing so may cause - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 30
28. Memory card slot 29. Battery/Memory card cover 30. Tripod socket hole Supports 1/4-20 UNC screws Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/ Interface Shoe to reduce wind noise picked up by the internal microphone when recording movies. Note When attaching the wind screen, make sure that the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 31
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Basic icons displayed on the monitor This section [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD] and [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [60p]. 8. Recordable movie time on the memory card 9. Remaining battery level 10. Shutter speed 11. Aperture value 12. Exposure compensation 13 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 32
1. Number of still images that can be recorded on the memory card 2. [JPEG Quality] is set to [Fine]. 3. [JPEG Image Size] is set to [L: 20M]. 4. [ Focus Mode] is set to on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the playback screen 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 32 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 33
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Touch panel By touching the monitor, you can intuitively perform operations such as focusing on the shooting screen and operating the playback screen. Touch operations ( - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 34
Hint You can also operate the camera by touching the guides displayed on the bottom of the screen (Except when in the [Intelligent Auto] mode). You can open with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Adjusting the exposure with touch operations (Touch AE) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 34 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 35
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Touch function icons Some functions have icons for touch Self-timer, Mic Directivity Select, Cinematic Vlog Set., Creative Look* Icons on the right side: Starts recording movies, Product SC Set, Soft Skin Effect, Step Zoom, switches to the playback screen** * When - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 36
Shoot Mode, Drive Mode, Focus Area, Icons on the right side: Shoots a still image, starts recording movies, playback screen** White Balance, Creative Look* Soft Skin Effect, Step Zoom, switches to the * Intelligent Auto) Playing back still images 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 36 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 37
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Control wheel On the menu screen or the screen displayed by pressing the Fn button, you can move the selection the control wheel. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 37 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 38
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Still/Movie/S&Q button You can use the Still/Movie/S&Q button (A) to select a shooting mode. Each time you press the Still/Movie/S&Q button, the shooting mode switches in the order of still image shooting mode, movie recording mode, and slow-motion/quick-motion recording - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 39
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 MENU button The menu screen is displayed by pressing the MENU button. You can change settings related to all of the /bottom/left/right side of the control wheel. The displayed menu items differ between the still image shooting modes and movie recording modes. 39 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 40
/Color], and [Focus] tabs vary depending on the shooting mode. Still image shooting modes Menu items for shooting still images are displayed.* * Since you can record movies with the MOVIE (Movie) button even in the still image shooting mode, some basic movie menu items are also displayed. Movie - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 41
Icons used in the "Help Guide" : Menu items displayed in the still image shooting modes : Menu items displayed in the movie recording modes and slow-motion/quick-motion shooting modes : Menu items displayed in any of the still image shooting modes, movie recording modes, or slowmotion/quick-motion - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 42
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Main menu (shooting setting list) Select the (Main) tab on Shutter Speed 3. Aperture 4. ISO 5. White Balance 6. Picture Profile 7. File Format 8. Record Setting/ Record Setting (when shooting slow-motion/quick-motion movies) 9. Gamma Display Assist 10. Gamma - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 43
1. Format 2. File Settings 3. Shoot Mode 4. Microphone Directivity 5. SteadyShot 6. ND Filter 7. Focus Mode 8. Focus Area 9. Subject Recog in AF 10. Recognition Target 11. Remaining battery level Main menu for shooting still images Main 1 1. Shutter Speed * 2. Aperture * 3. Exposure Comp. 4. ISO 5. - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 44
set to [On]. Related Topic MENU button Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Touch Operation Menu Screen 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 44 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 45
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Fn (function) button If you press the Fn (function) button during shooting, a menu containing frequently used functions such as the audio recording level and focus mode will appear on the screen (function menu). This allows you to access functions quickly. Example of - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 46
desired function and then press the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear. Follow the operating guide (A) to adjust settings. Related Topic Fn Menu Settings DISP (Display Setting) button Touch Operation Shooting Screen 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 47
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 C (custom) buttons If you assign frequently used functions to the custom button (C1) in advance, you can quickly desired function. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 47 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 48
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 DISP (Display Setting) button By pressing the DISP (Display Setting) button, you can change the content displayed on the screen during shooting and playback. The - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 49
area, the corresponding section will blink on the histogram display (overexposed/underexposed warning). The settings for playback are also applied in [ Auto Review]. Note The displayed contents and their position shown in the illustration are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 50
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Delete button You can delete an image currently being displayed by than the single-image playback screen, you can also use the Custom Key In-Camera Guide (Delete) button for the following operations. Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 51
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Keyboard screen When manual character entry is required, a keyboard is displayed on the screen. For examples of functions that use the keyboard, see "Related Topic" at the bottom of - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 52
To cancel input, select [Cancel]. Related Topic Edit Device Name 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 52 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 53
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 In-Camera Guide The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) items, and settings. 1 Select the MENU or Fn item for which you want to see a description, and then - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 54
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Inserting/removing the battery pack 1 Slide the switch on the battery/memory card cover to open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack while pressing the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 55
Related Topic Charging the battery with a commercially available AC adaptor or mobile battery Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 55 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 56
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Charging the battery with a commercially available AC adaptor or mobile battery You can use a commercially available USB cable to charge from an external power source, - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 57
Before charging, be sure to also read "Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery." Related Topic Inserting/removing the battery pack Notes on the battery pack and charging the battery 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 57 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 58
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Using the battery charger abroad You can use the battery charger (sold separately) in any country or region where the advance. Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 58 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 59
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall the camera is turned off. Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the continuous recording time may be shortened while power is supplied from a wall outlet (wall socket). -603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 59 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 60
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Memory cards that can be used This camera supports SD memory cards and Memory memory cards Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media For movie recording Movie recording formats and compatible memory cards are as follows. Slow-motion and quick-motion movie - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 61
Notes on memory card Number of recordable images Recordable movie times S&Q Settings 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 61 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 62
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Inserting/removing a memory card Explains how to insert a memory card (sold separately) to the camera. You can use SD memory cards and Memory Stick media - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 63
memory card lightly once to remove it. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card Format 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 63 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 64
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Performing initial setup for the camera By establishing a Bluetooth connection (pairing) between the camera and a smartphone and using the smartphone application Creators' App, you can perform initial camera settings such as date .sony. instructions service facility. Hint 64 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 65
the camera to the smartphone. Note If the date and time setting is canceled halfway, the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Area/Date/Time Setting Auto Power OFF Temp. Edit Device Name Privacy Notice 5-049-603- - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 66
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Confirmation movie) Preventing accidental failure to insert a memory card Release w/o Card Setting whether camera operating sounds are generated it easy to check whether the camera is on standby or recording when set to a movie mode Emphasized REC Display Resetting - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 67
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) This section describes how to record movies in the [Intelligent Auto] mode. In the [Intelligent Auto] mode, the camera automatically focuses and automatically determines the exposure based on the recording conditions. 1 Press the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 68
the focusing method ( Select (Continuous AF) or [ Focus Area]. Focus Mode/ Focus Area) (Manual Focus) for [ Focus Mode]. You can specify the focus area by setting Hint You can also assign the start/stop movie recording function to a preferred key. You can change the settings for ISO sensitivity - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 69
) Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) REC w/ Shutter (movie) Audio Recording Auto Power OFF Temp. Recordable movie times 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 69 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 70
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shooting still images (Intelligent Auto) This section describes how button, the shooting mode switches in the order of still image shooting mode, movie recording mode, and slow-motion/quick-motion recording mode. 2 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shooting Mode] → [ Shoot Mode - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 71
written is displayed after shooting. Do not remove the memory card while the icon is displayed. Doing so will prevent images from being recorded normally. Related Topic Touch function icons Adjusting images in the auto mode (My Image Style) Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selecting the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 72
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Finding functions from MENU The displayed MENU items vary is displayed when the shooting mode is set to either the still image shooting modes (A) or the movie recording modes (B). (Main) tab Shooting settings are displayed in a list. For details, refer to "Main - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 74
Number File Settings Shoot Mode Shoot Mode Shoot Mode Camera Set. Memory Drive Mode Bracket Settings Interval Shoot Func. Silent Mode Release w/o Card Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Wind Noise Reduct. Microphone Directivity Mic Direct Select Setting Time Code Preset User Bit Preset Time Code Format - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 75
Groups Shooting Display Marker Display Shooting Option Menu items Grid Line Display Grid Line Type Live View Display Emphasized REC Display Marker Display Center Marker Aspect Marker Safety Zone Guideframe Product SC Set Cinematic Vlog Set. Self-timer (Exposure/Color) tab Groups Exposure Exposure - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 76
Menu items Zebra Display Zebra Level Menu items Focus Mode Pre-AF AF Transition Speed AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity Set Focus Focus Area Focus Area Limit Focus Area Color AF Area Auto Clear AF-C Area Display Phase Detect. Area Circ. of Focus Point Subject Recog in AF Recognition Target Right/Left - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 77
(Playback) tab Groups Playback Target Magnification Selection/Memo Delete Edit Viewing Playback Option Menu items View Mode Enlarge Image Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position Protect Rating Rating Set(Custom Key) Delete Delete pressing twice Delete confirm. Rotate Photo Capture Cont. Play - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 78
Rmt Ctrl Disp Device Address Airplane Mode Edit Device Name Reset Network Set. Menu items Language Area/Date/Time Setting NTSC/PAL Selector Setting Reset Custom Key Setting Custom Key Setting Custom Key Setting Fn Menu TC/UB Disp. Setting Gamma Display Assist Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Auto Review 78 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 79
Display From My Menu Note The order in which the menu tabs are listed here differs from the actual display. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 79 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 80
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Priority Shoot Mode: Shutter Priority Shoot Mode: Manual Exposure Convenient functions for shooting self-portrait videos and Priority (still image/movie) Using focusing functions Focus Standard Focus Area Limit (still image/movie) Circ. of Focus Point (still image/movie) - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 81
) Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Indicator during bracket shooting WB bracket DRO Bracket Bracket Settings Self-timer (movie) Interval Shoot Func. Setting the image quality and recording format File Format (still image) JPEG Quality JPEG Image Size Aspect Ratio Color Space File Format (movie) 81 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 82
Shutter settings Silent Mode (still image/movie) Release w/o Card Using the zoom The zoom features ISO NR Setting the monitor display during shooting Auto Review (still image) Grid Line Display (still image/movie Disp. Assist Typ. Recording movie audio Audio Recording Audio Rec Level Wind Noise - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 83
TC/UB settings TC/UB TC/UB Disp. Setting Livestreaming video and audio (USB Streaming) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 83 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 84
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 with different effects for moving objects, or record movies with natural movement. Manual Exposure: You can shoot with the desired Aperture Priority Shoot Mode: Shutter Priority Shoot Mode: Manual Exposure Recalling registered shooting settings (Cam.Set) Shoot Mode - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 85
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shoot Mode: Intelligent Auto The camera shoots images with automatically adjusted settings. 1 Press the Still/Movie/S&Q button to select the desired in the auto mode (My Image Style) Creative Look (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 85 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 86
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shoot Mode: Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Press the Still/Movie/S&Q button to select the still image - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 87
Style) ." Related Topic Touch function icons Adjusting images in the auto mode (My Image Style) Creative Look (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 87 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 88
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Adjusting images in the auto mode (My Image Style) You can adjustments are not reflected when you change the shooting mode or when you start recording movies in the still image mode. In addition, settings that were adjusted prior to that point will be reset. 88 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 89
Touch Operation Shooting Screen Touch function icons Shoot Mode: Intelligent Auto Shoot Mode: Scene Selection Creative Look (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 89 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 90
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shoot Mode: Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the , the aperture (F-value) and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 90 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 91
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shoot Mode: Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing optical zoom, the aperture value setting range is as follows. W: F1.8 - F9.0 T: F4.0 - F11 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 91 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 92
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shoot Mode: Shutter Priority By adjusting the shutter speed, you can shoot still images with different effects for moving objects, or record movies with natural movement. 1 Press the the actual image being shot. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 92 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 93
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shoot Mode: Manual Exposure You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. 1 Press the Still/Movie/S&Q button to select the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 94
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Product Showcase Set The camera settings are optimally configured for situations such as movie shooting for product reviews. ]. (Shooting) → Menu item details On: Shoots with optimal settings for product reviews. [ and [ Focus Area] is set to [Zone]. Off: Shoots in - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 96
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Background Defocus You can change the the shooting mode is set to [Aperture Priority] or [Manual Exposure] Exposure Comp. Performing Program Shift or Manual Shift Even if you press the button, you cannot change 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 96 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 97
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Cinematic Vlog Set. You can easily shoot cinematic images. When [Cinematic Vlog Set.] is set to [On], black bars are added at the top and - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 98
the top and bottom of the screen are recorded as part of the image. The image cinema scope size, but the aspect ratio of the recorded image is 16:9. When [Cinematic Vlog Set.] is MOVIE (movie) button in the still image shooting mode to record a movie, the [Cinematic Vlog Set.] setting will not be - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 99
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Self-timer (movie) You can start shooting with the self-timer when recording Start delay: Sets the count time until the start of movie recording. (3 s/5 s/10 s) Repetition: Sets whether to repeat the movie MOVIE button again to end recording. Menu item details On: Uses - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 100
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Selects the focus method to suit the situations such as macro shooting. Manual Focus: Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the intended subject using auto focus, use [Manual Focus]. Focus indicator (lit): The - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 101
area with different focal distances Hint When you set the focus to infinity in [Manual Focus] mode or [DMF] mode, make sure that the focus is on a [Continuous AF] and [Manual Focus] are available in the movie shooting mode. Related Topic Direct manual focus (DMF) Manual Focus (Set Focus) Selecting - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 102
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Set the type of focusing frame when shooting with the auto focus. Select the mode according to the subject. 1 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 103
Examples of the focusing frame display The focusing frame differs as follows. When focusing on a larger area When focusing on a smaller area When [ Focus Area] is set to [Wide] or [Zone], the focusing frame may switch between "When focusing on a larger area" and "When focusing on a smaller area" - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 104
is available. Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) Touch Operation Shooting Screen Focusing using touch operations (Touch Focus) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 104 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 105
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Tracking subject (Tracking function) This camera has the function of tracking which tracks the subject, and keeps marking Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 105 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 106
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Manual Focus (Set Focus) When it is difficult to focus properly in the autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [Focus Mode] → [Manual Focus]. 2 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → [ Set Focus]. The screen for manual focusing - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 107
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Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Direct manual focus (DMF) You can make fine adjustments manually after performing auto focusing, letting you focus on a subject more quickly than when using the manual The screen for manual focusing operations will appear. The screen for manual focusing operations can - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 109
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Focusing on human eyes The camera can automatically can be recognized. There are two methods of focusing on eyes, with some differences between their specifications. Select the appropriate method according to your purpose. Item [ Subject Recog in AF] function - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 110
faces in the following situations when shooting movies: When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K] and [ Proxy Recording] under [ Proxy Settings] is set to [On] When [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], [Rec Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 110 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 111
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Subject Recog in AF (still image/movie) Sets whether or not the camera recognizes faces or eyes inside the Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 111 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 112
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Recognition Target (still image/movie) Selects the target to be recognized with the [ Subject Recog in AF] function. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [ Topic Focusing on human eyes Subject Recog in AF (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 112 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 113
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Sets whether to focus on the left or right eye when the camera recognizes human eyes. /movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 113 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 114
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Sbj Recog Frm Disp. (still image/movie) Sets whether to display the subject recognition frame when faces or eyes are recognized. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Subject Recognition] → [ - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 115
Recog in AF (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Right/Left Eye Select (still image/movie) Face Memory 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 115 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 116
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Face Memory Sets personal face data. If you register faces in advance, the product can focus on the registered face from the product, select [Delete All]. Related Topic Regist. Faces Priority (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 116 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 117
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Regist. Faces Priority (still image/movie) Sets whether to focus with higher priority on faces registered using [Face Memory]. 1 MENU → in AF (still image/movie) Recognition Target (still image/movie) Face Memory 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 117 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 118
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Manual Focus], the screen for Note You cannot set the [Focus Standard] function to [Left Button] or [Right Button]. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 119
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Focus Area Limit (still image/movie) By limiting the types of available focus area settings in advance, you can more quickly select settings for [ Focus Area]. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Area] → [ Focus Area Limit using [ Focus Area Limit]. Related Topic Selecting the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 120
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Circ. of Focus Point (still image/movie) Sets whether to allow the focusing frame to jump from one end to the other try to move the focusing frame past the end. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 120 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 121
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Focus Area Color (still image/movie) You can specify the color of the frame indicating the focusing area. If the the frame indicating the focusing area in red. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 121 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 122
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 AF Area Auto Clear Sets whether the focus area is displayed all the time or disappears automatically shortly after focus is achieved. is displayed all the time. Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 122 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 123
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 AF-C Area Display You can set whether or not to display the area that is in focus when [ Focus Mode] is set focus turn green: [Center Fix] [Spot] [Expand Spot] Related Topic Selecting the focus area (Focus Area) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 123 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 124
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Phase Detect. Area Sets whether or not to display the Phase Detection AF area. 1 MENU → (Focus) Detection AF cannot be used. Only Contrast AF is available. When recording movies, the Phase Detection AF area will not be displayed. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 125
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 AF Transition Speed Sets the focusing speed when the target of the auto focus is switched during movie shooting. 1 MENU → (Focus) → . Hint You can use the touch focus function to intentionally transition the AF. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 125 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 126
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 AF Subj. Shift Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity with which the focus switches to another subject when the original subject want to keep the focus on a particular target without being affected by other subjects. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 126 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 127
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 AF/MF Selector You can easily switch the focusing mode from auto to manual and vice versa while shooting without changing your holding position. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Operation buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 127 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 128
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Pre-AF The product automatically adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [AF/MF] → shutter button halfway down. Note During focusing operations, the screen may shake. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 128 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 129
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Auto Magnifier in MF (still image/movie) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual [ Focus Related Topic Manual Focus (Set Focus) Direct manual focus (DMF) Focus Magnif. Time (still - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 130
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Focus Magnifier You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting. Unlike with [ Auto Magnifier in MF], you can magnify the image without needing to perform manual focusing operations. 1 MENU → (Focus) → [Focus Assistant] → [Focus Magnifier]. 2 Press - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 131
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Focus Magnif. Time (still image/movie) Set the duration 2 Sec: Magnifies the images for 2 seconds. 5 Sec: Magnifies the images for 5 seconds. No Limit: Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. Related Topic Auto Magnifier in MF (still image/movie - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 133
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Initial Focus Mag. (movie) Sets the initial magnification scale for [Focus Magnifier] in the movie shooting mode. 1 MENU → (Focus) . x4.0: Displays a 4.0-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 133 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 134
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Initial Focus Mag. (still image) Sets the initial magnification scale when using [Focus Magnifier]. Select a setting that will help . x5.3: Displays a 5.3-times enlarged image. Related Topic Focus Magnifier 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 134 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 135
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Peaking Display Sets the peaking function, which enhances the outline of in-focus areas during shooting with Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus. . Related Topic Manual Focus (Set Focus) Direct manual focus (DMF) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 135 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 136
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) Normally, exposure is the exposure compensation in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Scene Selection] When using [Manual Exposure], you can perform the exposure compensation only when [ ISO] is set to [ISO AUTO - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 137
Related Topic Exp.comp.set Cont. Bracket Single Bracket Zebra Display 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 137 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 138
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Histogram display A histogram shows the luminance distribution, displaying how many pixels there are by luminance. To night scene Related Topic DISP (Display Setting) button Exposure Comp. (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 138 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 139
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 D-Range adjust the brightness and gradation. To optimize the gradation of a recorded image by individual areas, select an optimization level from [D-Range Optimizer checking the recorded image, especially when you enhance the effect. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 140
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Metering Mode (still image/movie) Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [ - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 141
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Face Priority in Multi Metering (still image/movie) Sets whether the camera measures brightness based on detected faces when [ Target] is set to [Animal], [ Related Topic Metering Mode (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 142 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 143
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 ND Filter (still image/movie) If you use an ND filter, the amount of light entering the camera is reduced. You can . Note You cannot select [Auto] in movie shooting mode and slow-motion/quick-motion shooting mode. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 143 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 144
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 AE lock When the contrast between the subject and background is high, such as when shooting a backlit subject or a optical zoom. Related Topic Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 144 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 145
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Auto Slow Shutter Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. This function cannot be used during slow-motion/quick-motion recording. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Exposure] → [Auto Slow Shutter] → - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 146
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Zebra Display Sets a zebra pattern, which appears over part of an image if the brightness level of that part meets the IRE level that you have set. Use this zebra pattern as a guide to devices connected via HDMI. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 146 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 147
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 ISO 12800: Sets the ISO sensitivity manually. Selecting a larger number increases to 125. When you finish recording the movie, the ISO value ISO 125, the range for recordable subject brightness (dynamic range) may recorded as black areas. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 148
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 the flash to shoot bright scenes. (The maximum shutter speed is limited to the flash-syncing speed of 1/100 second.) When using the Mode] set to [Fill-flash]. (The minimum shutter speed is limited to the speed automatically determined by the camera.) Related Topic Shoot - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 149
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 White Balance (still image/movie) Corrects the tone effect of the ambient light condition to record a neutral white subject in white. Use this function when the color tones of the image did not come out as you expected, or when you - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 150
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Capturing a standard white color to set color tones as needed. No shutter sound is produced in the following cases. In the movie recording mode When [ Silent Mode] is set to [On] 4 Press the center of the control . 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 151 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 152
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Priority Set in AWB (still image/movie) Selects which tone to prioritize when shooting under lighting conditions such as incandescent of the light source is low. Related Topic White Balance (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 152 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 153
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shutter AWB Lock You can once. When you press the button again, the AWB lock is released. If you want to lock the white balance while recording a movie in the auto white-balance mode, also assign [AWB Key Setting) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 153 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 154
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Creative Look (still image/movie) "Look" is a term referring to the looks and impressions of images generated by various factors, such as color, sharpness, brightness, - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 155
Profile] is set to other than [Off]. When this function is set to [BW] or [SE], [Saturation] cannot be adjusted. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 155 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 156
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Picture Profile (still image/movie) Allows you to change the settings for the color, gradation, etc. For details on "Picture Profile," refer to https://helpguide.sony.net/di/pp/v1/en/index.html Although [ Picture Profile] can be used for both still images and movies, - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 157
supporting Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). This way, even scenes with a wide range of brightness can be recorded recording. Provides a balance of dynamic range and noise reduction. HLG3: Gamma curve for HDR recording signal compression to prevent over-exposure by limiting signals in high intensity areas of - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 158
the sensitivity. (High / Mid / Low) Manual Set: Settings when [Manual] is selected for [Mode]. Point: Sets the standard image quality of Sony professional cameras (when combined [HLG], [HLG1], [HLG2], or [HLG3] and movies are recorded with HDTV color (BT.709). Saturation Sets the color saturation. - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 159
[Black Level] become disabled. If you set [Slope] to +5 in [Manual Set] under [Knee], [Knee] will be disabled. S-Gamut, S-Gamut3.Cine, and S-Gamut3 are color spaces exclusive to Sony. However, this camera's S-Gamut setting does not support the whole S-Gamut color space; it is a setting to achieve - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 160
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Soft Skin Effect is unavailable in the movie recording mode under the following conditions. [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], and [ Proxy Recording] under [ Proxy Settings] in the movie recording mode when [ File Format] is set to [XAVC S 4K], but the effect - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 162
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Drive Mode Select the appropriate mode for the subject, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracketing shooting. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) on the control wheel → - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 163
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Cont. Shooting Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. 1 Select / (Drive Mode) of the : [ Focus Mode]: [Continuous AF] Related Topic Selecting the focus method (Focus Mode) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 164 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 165
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Self-timer(Single) Shoots an image using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed since in the following situations: [Sports Action] under [Scene Selection] Related Topic Audio signals 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 165 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 166
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Self-timer(Cont) Shoots a designated number of images using the self-timer after a designated number of seconds have elapsed Drive Mode) on the control wheel and select (Single Shooting) to cancel the self-timer. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 166 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 167
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. You can select an image that suits your purpose after recording shown on the auto review. Note When [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 168
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Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Single Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. You can select the image that suits your purpose after recording [ISO AUTO] is selected in [Manual Exposure] mode, the exposure is Sony Corporation 169 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 170
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Indicator during bracket shooting On the [Display All Info.] or [ light is constant, so this kind of light is called "ambient light." Hint During bracket shooting, guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over/under the bracket indicator. When you - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 171
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 details White Balance Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with small changes in the the range of 10MK-1*). White Balance Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in review. Related Topic Bracket Settings 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 172
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 DRO Bracket You can record details DRO Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with small changes in the D-Range Optimizer value Records a series of three images with large changes in the D-Range Optimizer value (Lv 1, Lv 3, and Lv 5). Hint The last shot is shown on the auto review - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 173
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Bracket Settings You can set the self-timer in bracket shooting mode, and the to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (Off/2 Sec/5 Sec/10 Sec) Bracket order: Sets the order - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 174
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Self-timer (movie) You can start shooting with the self-timer when recording Start delay: Sets the count time until the start of movie recording. (3 s/5 s/10 s) Repetition: Sets whether to repeat the movie MOVIE button again to end recording. Menu item details On: Uses - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 175
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Interval Shoot Func. You can automatically shoot a from the still images on the camera. For details on time-lapse movies, refer to the support page for Imaging Edge Desktop. https://www.sony.net/disoft/help/ 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Drive Mode] → [Interval Shoot Func - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 176
able to record the set number of images depending on the of free space on the recording medium. Supply power via USB able to record the set number of images because the camera may stop recording to protect assigned. During interval shooting, auto review is not displayed. Related Topic Cont. Play - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 177
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 File Format (still image) Sets the file format for still images. 1 MENU → you record in JPEG format. Related Topic JPEG Quality JPEG Image Size Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 177 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 178
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 JPEG Quality Selects the image quality when recording JPEG images. 1 MENU→ (Shooting) → [Image Quality/ size decreases in the same order. This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card, but the image quality is lower. Related Topic File Format ( - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 179
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 JPEG Image Size The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [JPEG Image Size] → desired - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 180
Setting values Pixel number (horizontal×vertical) L: 13M 3648×3648 pixels M: 6.5M 2544×2544 pixels S: 3.7M 1920×1920 pixels Note The image size for RAW images corresponds to "L." Related Topic File Format (still image) Aspect Ratio 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 180 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 181
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Aspect Ratio 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [Aspect Ratio] → desired setting. Menu item details 3:2: Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film 4:3: The aspect ratio is 4:3. - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 182
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 The file name of the recorded image starts with "_." Note [AdobeRGB] is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2.0 applications or printers that do not support Adobe RGB. When displaying images that were recorded with [AdobeRGB] on non-Adobe - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 183
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details File Format Characteristics XAVC S 4K Records movies in 4K resolution (3840×2160). XAVC S HD Records movies in - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 184
ZV-1M2 Movie Settings (movie) Sets the frame rate, bit rate, color information, etc. 1 MENU → setting. (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [ Movie Settings] → [Rec Frame Rate] → desired 2 MENU → setting. (Shooting) → [Image Quality/Rec] → [ Example of setting values Movie Settings] → [Record - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 185
Rec Frame Rate Record Setting Size Movie compression format 30p/25p 50M 4:2:0 8bit 60M 4:2:0 8bit 1920×1080 Long GOP * Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to NTSC. Note Recording frame rates are indicated as the closest integer values. The actual corresponding frame rates are as follows: 24p: - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 186
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 S&Q Settings You can record a moment that cannot be captured by the naked eye (slow-motion recording), or record a long-term phenomenon into a compressed movie (quick-motion recording). For example, you can record an intense sports scene, the moment when a bird - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 187
obtain the proper exposure. If this happens, decrease the aperture value or set the ISO sensitivity to a higher value. During slow-motion/quick-motion recording, the following functions are not available. [Time Code Run] under [TC/UB] [Time Code Output] under [ HDMI Output Settings] Related Topic - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 188
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Proxy Settings You can simultaneously record a low-bit-rate proxy movie when recording a movie or slow-motion recording/quick-motion recording. Since proxy movies are small in file size, they are suitable for transferring to smartphones or uploading to websites. 1 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 190
original movies or proxy movies. Movies cannot be edited on this camera. Related Topic Memory cards that can be used 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 190 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 191
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Touch Operation Sets whether or not to activate touch operations on the monitor. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Touch operations. Related Topic Touch panel Shooting Screen Playback Screen Menu Screen 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 191 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 192
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Shooting Screen Configures touch operations on the shooting screen. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Shooting Screen] → desired setting item. Menu item details Shooting Screen: Sets whether - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 193
Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) Shooting with touch operations (Touch Shutter) Fn (function) button 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 193 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 194
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Playback Screen Configures touch operations on the playback screen. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Playback Screen] → desired Topic Touch panel Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 194 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 195
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Menu Screen Configures touch operations on the menu screen. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] → [Menu Screen] → desired setting. the menu screen. Related Topic MENU button Main menu (shooting setting list) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 195 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 196
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 available depending on the setting for [ Focus Area Limit]. [Wide] [Zone] [Center Fix] [Tracking: recording. When [ Focus Mode] is set to [Continuous AF], the focus mode temporarily switches to manual focus (spot focus). To cancel spot focus, touch (Touch focus release - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 197
by double-tapping the monitor. Note The touch focus function is not available in the following situations: When shooting still images in the manual focusing mode When using the digital zoom in the still image shooting mode Related Topic Touch Operation Shooting Screen Selecting the focus area (Focus - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 198
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Starting tracking with touch operations (Touch Tracking) You can use touch operations to select a subject you want to track in the still image shooting mode and movie recording mode. Configure the settings as follows from MENU → (Setup) → [Touch Operation] in - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 199
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 The camera focuses on the subject you touched, and a still image is recorded. Hint If you set [Touch Func. in Shooting] to [Touch Shutter+ [Touch Shutter] to [Off]. If the focus mode is switched to [Manual Focus] while [Touch Func. in Shooting] is set to [Touch Shutter], - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 200
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Adjusting the exposure with touch operations (Touch AE) You can automatically set the exposure based on the brightness of bar may not be sufficiently effective. Related Topic Touch Operation Shooting Screen 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 201 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 202
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Silent Mode (still image/movie) Sets whether or not to shoot without shutter sounds or electronic sounds. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/ ] is set to [On], the aperture, focus, etc. will make operating sounds. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 202 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 203
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Release w/o Card Sets whether the shutter can be released when no memory card has been inserted. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Shutter/Silent] → [Release w/o Card] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable: Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 204
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 The zoom features available with this product The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features. The icon displayed - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 205
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Zoom You can zoom by using the W/T (zoom) lever or by touching the zoom icon on the screen. Using (C): W/T icon Related Topic Zoom Range (still image/movie) Zoom Speed Step Zoom Magnif. (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 206 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 207
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Zoom Range (still image/movie) You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Zoom] → [ Zoom Range] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Limits product About zoom scale 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 207 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 208
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Zoom Speed Sets the zoom speed. This setting is applied to zoom operations using the zoom lever and when you you are zooming with a remote controller (sold separately) connected to the camera. Related Topic Zoom 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 208 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 209
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Step Zoom Magnif. your choice with [ or [ Custom Key Setting] in advance. Custom Key Setting] Note When recording movies, the maximum magnification for the step zoom function may vary depending on the setting for 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 209 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 210
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 About zoom scale The zoom scale that is used in combination with the zoom of the lens Approx. 4× Approx. 5.6× Approx. 8× Related Topic The zoom features available with this product Zoom Range (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 210 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 211
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Using flash (sold separately) In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting. Also use the flash to prevent camera-shake. For details on the flash, refer to the instruction manual for the flash. 1 Attach the flash (sold separately) to the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 212
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Flash Mode You can set the flash mode. 1 MENU → (Exposure/Color) → [Flash] → [Flash Mode] → desired setting. Menu item are not available, depending on the shooting mode. Related Topic Using flash (sold separately) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 213 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 214
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Flash Comp. Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of [Intelligent Auto] [Scene Selection] The higher flash effect (+ side) may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 215
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Exp.comp.set Sets whether to apply the exposure compensation value to control both flash light and ambient light, or just the exposure compensation value to control ambient light only. Related Topic Flash Comp. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 215 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 216
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 SteadyShot (movie) Sets [ SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → SteadyShot] is fixed to [Off]: Normal movie recording: [Rec Frame Rate] is set to [120p]/[100p] Slow-motion recording/quick-motion recording: [ Frame Rate] is set to [120fps - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 217
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 High ISO NR When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is NR] does not work for RAW images when [ File Format] is [RAW & JPEG]. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 217 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 218
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Auto Review (still image) You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [ Auto Review] → desired setting. Menu item details 10 Sec/5 Sec/2 Sec: - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 219
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Grid Line Display (still image/movie) Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not during shooting. The grid Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 219 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 220
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Grid Line Type (still image/movie) Sets the displayed type of grid line. The grid line will help you to adjust Line Display (still image/movie) Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 220 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 221
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Live View Display Sets whether or not check the image composition. Live View is always displayed with the appropriate brightness even in [Manual Exposure] mode. When [Setting Effect OFF] is selected, the (VIEW) icon is 603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 221 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 222
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Bright Monitoring Allows you to adjust . When the camera is turned off. When the focus mode is set to other than manual focus. When [ Auto Magnifier in MF] is executed. When [Focus Magnifier] is selected Display 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 222 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 223
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Emphasized REC Display Sets whether or not to display a red frame around the edges of the camera's monitor while recording a movie. You can easily check whether the camera is in standby or recording, even when you are looking at the camera monitor from an angle or - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 224
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Marker Display While shooting movies, you can set whether or not to display markers on the monitor, and select the types of Magnifier]. The markers are displayed on the monitor. (You cannot output the markers.) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 224 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 225
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Gamma Display Assist Movies with S-Log gamma are assumed to be processed after shooting in order to make use of connected to the camera. Related Topic Picture Profile (still image/movie) Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 225 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 226
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. Selects the conversion type for [Gamma Display Assist]. [Auto] during playback, an effect is applied to the image as follows: When playing back a movie recorded with [HLG], [HLG1], [HLG2], or [HLG3]: Displays the image with an [HLG(BT.2020)] - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 227
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Audio Recording Sets whether to record sounds when shooting movies. Select [Off] to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating. This function cannot be used during slow-motion/quick-motion recording. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [ - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 229
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Audio Rec Level You can adjust the audio recording level while checking the level meter. This function cannot be used during slowmotion/quick-motion recording. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Audio Rec Level]. 2 Select the desired level using the right - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 230
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Wind Noise Reduct. Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise by cutting the low-range sound of the input audio from the built-in microphone. This function cannot be used during slow-motion/quick-motion recording → [Audio Recording] → [Wind the normal recording settings when - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 231
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Microphone Directivity Sets the direction of sound pickup when using the built-in microphone. This function cannot be used during slowmotion/quick-motion recording. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording to [120p]. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 231 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 232
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Mic Direct Select Setting Configures the setting values to be selected when changing the directivity of the built-in microphone using the key to which [Mic Directivity Select] is assigned in [ Custom Key Setting]. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Audio Recording] → [Mic - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 233
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 TC/UB The time code (TC) and the user bit (UB) information can be recorded as data attached to movies. 1 MENU → ( time code. User Bit Preset: Sets the user bit. Time Code Format: Sets the recording method for the time code. (Only when [NTSC/PAL Selector] is set to - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 234
for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code. The time code advances in [Rec Run] mode regardless of the [Time Code Run] setting. Related Topic TC/UB Disp. Setting 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 234 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 235
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 TC/UB Disp. Setting Sets the display of the recording time counter, time code (TC), and user bit (UB) for movies. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Display Option] → [TC/UB Disp. Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Counter: Displays the time counter of movie recording - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 236
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Livestreaming video and audio (USB Streaming) You can connect a computer, etc. to the camera and use the camera video and audio for livestreaming or web- conferencing services the camera is always set to the movie recording mode regardless of the shooting mode before the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 237
Capturing a custom white balance Picture Profile Power Save Start Time Auto Monitor OFF Related Topic USB Connection Mode 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 237 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 238
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Contents of this chapter The following table of contents lists the to My Menu Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page Delete All Display From My Menu Recording movies by pressing the shutter button REC w/ Shutter (movie) Monitor settings Monitor Flip Direction DISP - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 239
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) You can use the custom key function to assign the functions you use most frequently to - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 240
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Camera Set. Memory Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or product settings per shooting mode (Still . Program Shift cannot be registered. Related Topic Recalling registered shooting settings (Cam.Set) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 241 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 242
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Recalling registered shooting settings (Cam.Set) Allows you to shoot an image after recalling your preferred shooting settings indicators on the screen before shooting. Related Topic Camera Set. Memory 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 242 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 243
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Fn Menu Settings The Function menu is a menu of 12 functions that is displayed at the bottom of the screen when Menu Settings] by holding down the icon in the function menu. Related Topic Fn (function) button 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 243 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 244
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Add Item You can register the desired menu items to (My Menu) under MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Add (My Menu). Any item under MENU → (Playback) Related Topic Sort Item Delete Item MENU button 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 244 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 245
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Sort Item You can rearrange the menu items added to (My Menu) under MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [ destination using the top/bottom/left/right sides of the control wheel. Related Topic Add Item 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 245 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 246
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Delete Item You can delete menu items added to (My Menu) of MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All]. Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 246 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 247
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Delete Page You can delete all the menu items added to a page under (My Menu) in MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] center of the control wheel to delete the items. Related Topic Delete All Add Item 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 247 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 248
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to (My Menu) in MENU. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My Menu Setting] → [Delete All]. 2 Select [OK]. Related Topic Delete Page Add Item 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 248 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 249
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Display From My Menu You can set My Menu to appear first when you press the MENU button. 1 MENU → (My Menu) → [My recently displayed menu appears when you press the MENU button. Related Topic Add Item MENU button 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 249 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 250
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 REC w/ Shutter (movie) You can start or stop recording movies by pressing the shutter button, which is recording movies on an external recording/playback device using [REC Control]. Related Topic Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 251
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Monitor Flip Direction The direction of image and menu screen displays can be inverted according to how the monitor to [Horizontal Flip], the direction of the monitor display during playback will not be inverted. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 251 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 252
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 DISP (Screen Disp) Set Allows you to set Menu item details Display All Info. : Shows recording information. No Disp. Info. : Does not show recording information. Histogram : Displays the luminance distribution 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 252 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 253
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Contents of this chapter The and movies (View Mode) Display as Group Disp Specified Time Img. Protecting recorded images (Protect) Adding information to images Rating Rating Set(Custom Key) Rotating HDMI cable 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 253 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 254
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Playing back still images Plays back the recorded images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to the playback mode. You can touch (Playback) an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Touch function icons 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 254 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 255
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarges the image being played back. Use this function to movies. Related Topic Enlarge Initial Mag. Enlarge Initial Position Touch Operation Playback Screen 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 255 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 256
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Enlarge Initial Mag. Sets the initial magnification scale when playing back enlarged images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Magnification] → [ Enlarge an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Position 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 256 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 257
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Enlarge Initial Position Sets the initial position when enlarging an image in playback. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Magnification] → [ Enlarge an image being played back (Enlarge Image) Enlarge Initial Mag. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 257 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 258
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation) Selects the orientation when playing back recorded images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu item details Auto: When you rotate the camera, the camera detects - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 259
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Playing back movies Plays back the recorded movies. 1 Press the (playback) button to the operation panel Hint The product creates an image database file on a memory card to record and play back images. An image that is not registered in the image database file - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 260
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Volume Settings Sets the sound volume for movie playback. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [Volume Settings] → desired setting. Adjusting the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 261 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 262
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Playing back images using slideshow (Slide Show) Automatically plays back images continuously. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Viewing] → [Slide . You can activate a slideshow only when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] or [Folder View(Still)]. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 263
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Cont. Play for Interval Continuously plays back images shot using interval shooting. You can create movies from still Func. Play Speed for Interval Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 263 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 264
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Play Speed for Interval Sets the playback speed for still images during [Cont. Play for Interval]. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Viewing] → during [Cont. Play for Interval]. Related Topic Cont. Play for Interval 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 264 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 265
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Playing back images on the image index screen (Image Index) You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode. by selecting an icon. Related Topic Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 265 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 266
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Switching between still images and movies (View Mode) Sets the View Mode (image display method). 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Target] → [View Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Date View: Displays the images by date. Folder View(Still): Displays only still - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 267
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Display as Group Sets whether or not to display continuously shot images or images shot using interval shooting as a group. 1 MENU → the group will be deleted. Related Topic Cont. Shooting Interval Shoot Func. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 267 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 268
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Disp Specified Time Img. You can play back images by specifying the shooting date and time. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [Playback Option] → [Disp Specified Time Img.]. 2 Set the date and time of the image to be played back using the control wheel, and then press the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 269
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Protecting recorded images (Protect) Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The ( date: Protects all images taken on the selected date. Cancel All with this date: Cancels the protection of all images taken on the selected date Sony Corporation 269 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 270
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Rating You can assign ratings to recorded images on a scale of the number of stars ( - ) to make it easier to find images. 1 MENU → (Playback) → [ functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) Rating Set(Custom Key) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 270 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 271
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Rating Set(Custom Key) Sets the available number of (rating) when rating (ranking) images with the key to which you custom key. Related Topic Rating Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 271 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 272
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Rotating an image (Rotate) Rotates a recorded image counter-clockwise. 1 Display the image to be rotated, then select MENU → (Playback) → [Edit] → in their original orientation depending on the software. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 272 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 273
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Photo Capture Captures a chosen scene in a movie to save as a still image. First shoot a movie, then pause the movie is saved as a still image. Related Topic Shooting movies (Intelligent Auto) Playing back movies 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 273 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 274
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Deleting multiple selected images (Delete) → select the bar on the left using the control wheel → select the desired folder or date using the top/bottom sides of the control wheel. If you select a group in [Multiple 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 274 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 275
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Delete pressing twice Sets whether or not you can delete the image currently being played back by pressing the sequence. ( delete the image currently being played back by pressing the (Delete) button twice. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 275 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 276
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen. 1 MENU → ( default setting. "Cancel" first: [Cancel] is selected as the default setting. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 276 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 277
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and a TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. For details, refer to the operating instructions with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. 277 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 278
recording. Proxy Settings] is set to [On], images cannot be output to an HDMI device during 4K If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control, select MENU → Output] → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off]. (Setup) → [External 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 279
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Format When you use a memory quick formatting and full formatting Perform full formatting when you feel like the speed of recording to the memory card or read-out from the memory card has become slow, or card 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 279 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 280
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Recover Image DB (still image/movie) If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product. Also, - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 281
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Display Media Info. (still image/movie) Displays the recordable number of still images and the remaining recording time for movies on the memory card. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [Media] → [ Display Media Info.]. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 281 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 282
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 "folder number + any 5 characters". Example: 100MSDCF [Date Form]: Folders are named as "folder number + Y (the )/MM/DD". Example: 10030405 (Folder number: 100; date: 04/05/2023) Hint When [Folder Name] is to files recorded after the setting is made. Related Topic Create - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 283
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Select REC Folder If [Folder Name] under [File/Folder Settings] is set to [Standard Form] and there are 2 folders or more, you can select the folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [Select REC Folder] → - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 284
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Create New Folder Creates a new folder on the memory card for recording still images. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used. Images are recorded in the newly created folder. Up to 4 000 images in - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 285
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 File Settings Configure settings for the file names of recorded movies. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → another device, the memory card may not function properly. [Title] [Date + Title] [Title + Date] If there are unused numbers due to file deletion, etc., these - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 286
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Write Serial Number (still image/movie) Writes the camera's serial number when shooting. 1 MENU → (Shooting) → [File] → [ Write Serial Number image. Off: Does not write the camera's serial number to the image. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 286 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 287
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Display Wi-Fi Info. Displays the camera's Wi-Fi MAC address. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Wi-Fi] → [Display Wi-Fi Info.]. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 287 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 288
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 SSID/PW Reset This product shares connection information with devices that have permission to connect when connecting to a the settings for the smartphone again. Related Topic Operating the camera from a computer 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 288 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 289
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Bluetooth Settings Controls the settings for connecting the camera to a smartphone or Bluetooth remote commander or shooting grip via a (smartphone) Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 289 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 290
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth compatible remote commander (sold separately) or shooting grip (sold separately). For details on compatible remote commanders or shooting grips, visit the Sony website in your area, or consult your Sony - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 291
commander mark) is not displayed, set [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] to [On] and follow the on-screen instructions. Note When you initialize the camera, the pairing information is also deleted. To use the Bluetooth remote . Related Topic Bluetooth Settings 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 291 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 292
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Airplane Mode When you board an airplane, etc., you can temporarily disable all the wireless-related functions including Wi-Fi. 1 MENU set [Airplane Mode] to [On], an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 292 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 293
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Edit Device Name You can change the device name for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connections. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Edit Device Name]. 2 Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. Related Topic Keyboard screen 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 294
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. [Airplane Mode] will not be reset to [Off Airplane Mode] is set to [On]. 1 MENU → (Network) → [Network Option] → [Reset Network Set.] → [Enter]. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 294 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 295
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Monitor Brightness Adjust the brightness of the screen. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Monitor] → [Monitor Brightness] → desired setting. Menu item details Manual: Adjusts the at [-2] when an overheating warning is displayed. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 295 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 296
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Auto Monitor OFF (still image) Sets whether or not to turn the monitor off automatically in shooting modes for still images. 1 MENU → will not be using the camera for a long period of time, turn the camera off. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 296 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 297
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Power Save Start Time You can set the time by which the power goes off in the following situations: While power is being supplied via USB While playing back slideshows While recording movies While connected to a computer or TV When [Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl] is set to [ - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 298
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Power OFF w/ monitor Sets whether or not the power turns off when the monitor is closed facing inward. monitor closed facing inward, such as during interval shooting or movie recording, set [Power OFF w/ monitor] to [Not Power OFF]. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 299
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Auto Power OFF Temp. Sets the temperature of the camera at ], depending on the conditions or the temperature of the camera, the recordable time for movies may not change. Related Topic Recordable movie times 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 299 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 300
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 USB Connection Mode Selects the USB connection method when the camera is connected to a computer, etc. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → (USB Streaming) Importing images to the computer Operating the camera from a computer 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 300 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 301
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [USB] → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi: Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [ - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 302
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. 1 connected to a USB device that is compatible with the 500 mA power supply standard. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 302 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 303
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a TV or monitor device using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can using the [Auto] setting, select [1080i], [1080p], or [2160p/1080p] based on the connected TV. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 303 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 304
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 HDMI Output Settings (movie) Sets the video and audio to be output to an external recorder/player recording time is not counted) while the movie is being recorded on an external recorder/player. [REC Control] can be used with external recorders/players that support - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 305
set to [Off], images are displayed on both the HDMI-connected device and the camera monitor. However, when recording the following types of movies with [Rec. Media dur HDMI Output] set to [On], images are not displayed Priority in Multi Metering 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 305 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 306
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 details On: Displays the shooting information on the TV. The recorded image and shooting information are displayed on the TV, while information on the TV. Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV, while the recorded image and shooting information are displayed on - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 307
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 TV you are using. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Menu item details On: You can product to a TV using an HDMI cable, available menu items are limited. If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 308
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [ Language] → desired language. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 308 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 309
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Area/Date/Time Setting You can set the area (where you are using the camera), daylight savings ([On]/[Off]), the date display format, and the date and time. The Area/Date be worn out. Consult your service facility. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 309 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 310
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 NTSC/PAL Selector Plays back movies recorded with the product on a NTSC/PAL system TV. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Area/Date] → [NTSC/PAL Selector] → [Enter] 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 310 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 311
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Sound Option] → [Audio signals] → desired when it focuses on a subject. Related Topic Silent Mode (still image/movie) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 311 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 312
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 REC Lamp Sets whether to turn on the recording lamps during movie recording. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [REC Lamp] → desired setting. Menu item details On The recording lamp lights up during recording. Off The recording lamp does not light up during - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 313
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Version Displays the version of this product's software. Check the version when updates for this product's software are released, etc. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [ or more. Use a sufficiently charged 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 313 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 314
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Privacy Notice Displays the privacy notification screen. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Setup Option] → [Privacy Notice]. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 314 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 315
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Screen Reader (For some models only) Sets the function for reading aloud information such as text on the screen. Only some languages may be supported for this function depending on the model. This function is available only when the language set in the menu is supported - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 316
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded images are retained. 1 MENU → (Setup) → [Reset Settings] → Settings Reset] or [Initialize] is performed. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 316 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 317
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Functions available with a smartphone (Creators' App) Using the smartphone application Creators' App, you can shoot an image while controlling the camera using a smartphone or transfer the images recorded on the camera to the smartphone. Download and install the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 318
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) screen will appear immediately. 3 : Launch Creators' App on your smartphone. 4 : Follow the instructions on the screen to pair the camera with your smartphone. When the connection is completed, a - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 319
[Connect only via Wi- Fi]. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen and open the Wi-Fi setting screen smartphone and select the product name of the camera (ZV-1M2). The smartphone will connect to the camera. Note icons are displayed in the movie recording mode. To see the Bluetooth Sony Corporation 319 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 320
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Using a smartphone as a remote commander With Creators' App details on functions that can be operated from a smartphone, refer to the following support page. https://www.sony.net/ca/help/opr/ Related Topic Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 321
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 an unrecordable memory card is inserted into the camera, you cannot record still images even if [Still Img. Save Dest.] is set to inserted into the camera, the shutter will not be released even if [Release w/o Card] is set to [Enable]. While a still Sony Corporation 321 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 322
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) You can transfers them to a smartphone. ([This Image]/[All Images in This Group]/[All with this date]/[Filtered Images]/[Multiple Images]) The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 323
can be filtered by the following conditions: Target Group: [This Date]/[This Media] Still Images/Movies: [All]/[Only Still Images]/[Only Movies a movie If you add a Shot Mark while recording a movie, you can use it as a mark for selecting, transferring, or editing Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 323 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 324
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Reset Transfer Status (transferring to a smartphone) You can reset the transfer status of images that have been become untransferred images. Related Topic Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 324 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 325
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Cnct. while Power OFF (smartphone) Sets whether or not to accept Bluetooth connections from a smartphone while the camera is turned off. When [ Cnct. while Power - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 326
Select on Cam & Send (transferring to a smartphone) Bluetooth Settings 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 326 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 327
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Reading location information from a smartphone You can use the application Creators' App to obtain location information from a smartphone that is connected with your camera using Bluetooth communication. You can record automatically corrects the date setting or area - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 328
conditions of use. Related Topic Functions available with a smartphone (Creators' App) Pairing the camera with a smartphone (Smartphone Connection) Bluetooth Settings 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 328 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 329
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: https://www.sony.net/pcenv/ 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 329 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 330
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Connecting the camera to a computer 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera. 2 Turn on the camera and the computer. 3 ( from the computer. Related Topic USB Connection Mode USB LUN Setting 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 330 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 331
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Disconnecting the camera from the computer Perform the following operations on the computer before disconnecting the camera from the computer. 1 from the camera while the access lamp is lit. The data may be damaged. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 331 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 332
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) Imaging Edge Desktop Imaging Edge Desktop is a software suite that includes functions such as remote shooting from a computer, and adjusting or developing RAW images recorded with the camera. For - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 333
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Importing images to the computer You can import images from the camera be damaged or become unplayable. Do not delete movies on the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer. If you delete - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 334
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Operating the camera from a computer With a USB connection, you can control the camera from a computer, including such Topic Introduction to computer software (Imaging Edge Desktop/Catalyst) Remote Shoot Setting 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 334 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 335
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 an unrecordable memory card is inserted into the camera, you cannot record still images even if [Still Img. Save Dest.] is set to inserted into the camera, the shutter will not be released even if [Release w/o Card] is set to [Enable]. While a still Sony Corporation 335 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 336
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Livestreaming video and audio (USB Streaming) You can connect a computer, etc. to the camera and use the camera video and audio for livestreaming or web- conferencing services the camera is always set to the movie recording mode regardless of the shooting mode before the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 337
Capturing a custom white balance Picture Profile Power Save Start Time Auto Monitor OFF Related Topic USB Connection Mode 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 337 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 338
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Battery life and number of recordable images Number of images when shooting still images [ an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). Using a Sony SDXC memory card (U3) (sold separately) The numbers of recordable still images are based on the CIPA standard and - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 339
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Number of recordable images When you insert a memory card into the camera and turn the camera on, the number of images that can be recorded (should you continue to shoot using the current settings) is displayed on the screen. Note When "0" (the number of recordable - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 340
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Recordable movie times The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card maximum continuous recording time for a single movie shooting session is approximately 13 hours (a product specification limit). Note The recordable time of - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 342
for movie recording varies with the temperature, file format/record setting for movies, Wi-Fi network environment, recording due to a high temperature, leave it for some time with the power turned off. Start recording after points, you will be able to record movies for longer periods of time. - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 343
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 List of icons on the screen for shooting movies The Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom Gamma Disp. Assist Typ. STBY REC Movie recording standby/Movie recording in progress 1:00:12 Actual movie recording time (hours: minutes: seconds) 4K HD File format of movies 120p - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 344
/Metered Manual ISO400 Other settings (displayed during recording standby) Shooting mode Guide display for setting Focus Area Tracking Cancel Guide display for tracking Focus Cancel Guide display for canceling focusing Tracking+AE Cancel Guide display for tracking+AE Focus+AE Cancel Guide - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 345
display for touch AE Switch Av/Tv Guide display for switching aperture value and shutter speed Focus Cancel Touch Focus+AE cancel/TouchTracking+AE cancel/Touch AE icons on the screen for shooting still images List of icons on the playback screen 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 345 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 346
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 List of icons on the screen for shooting still mode ( Cam.Set) Scene Recognition icon (Move) 2. Camera settings NO CARD Memory card status 100 Remaining number of recordable images Writing data / Number of images left to write 20M / 18M / 17M / 13M / 10M / 7.5M - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 347
PC remote Bright Monitoring Silent mode Remote control Connected to Wi-Fi/Disconnected from Wi-Fi Focus Cancel Touch Focus+AE cancel/TouchTracking+AE cancel/Touch AE cancel Tracking Cancel Bluetooth connection available / Bluetooth connection unavailable Obtaining location information / Location - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 348
Background Defocus Exposure compensation/Metered Manual ISO400 ISO AUTO ISO sensitivity AE lock/AWB lock ND filter in action 6. Guides/other Select Focus Point On/Off Guide display for setting Focus Area Tracking Cancel Guide display for tracking Focus Cancel Guide display for canceling focusing - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 349
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Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 List of icons on the playback screen The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines, and may differ from the actual - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 351
7.5M / 6.5M / 5M / 4.2M / 3.7M Image size of still images RAW recording J-X.FINE J-FINE J-STD JPEG Quality XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD File format of movies 120p 100p 60p 50p 30p 25p 24p Frame rate of movies Record setting of movies 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 352
2023-1-1 10:37:00PM Date of recording 100-0003 Folder number - file number C0003 Movie file number Histogram (Luminance/R/G/B) Related Topic List of icons on the screen for shooting movies List of icons on the screen for shooting still images 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 352 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 353
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Specifications System Camera Type Digital Camera Image sensor Image format 13 panel Total number of dots 921 600 dots Recording format File format JPEG (compliant with DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.32, and MPF Baseline), RAW (Sony ARW 4.0 format compliant) Movie (XAVC S - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 354
Recording media Memory Stick, SD cards Input/output terminals USB Type-C terminal Hi card) Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Wireless LAN Supported format IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Frequency band 2.4 GHz Security WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Connection - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 355
Bluetooth standard Ver. 4.2 Frequency band 2.4 GHz Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1 Rated voltage 3.6 V Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 5-049-603-11(1) Copyright 2023 Sony Corporation 355 - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 356
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Trademarks Memory Stick and are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Group Corporation. XAVC S and are trademarks of Sony Inc. In addition, system and product names used in this manual are, in general, trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 357
Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 to inform you of the following. Licenses (in English) are recorded in the internal memory of your product. Establish a Mass code as required under the GPLv2 (and other licenses) at https://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/. You may obtain the source code as required by the - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 358
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the product, try the following solutions. 1 If service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. https://www.sony.net - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 359
the state of this product. If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, this product may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:□□ There is trouble with the product's hardware. Turn the power off and on - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 360
Help Guide Digital Camera ZV-1M2 Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If record position. Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted. No memory card has been inserted. To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera, set [Release - Sony ZV-1M2 | Help Guide - Page 361
message appears frequently, consult local authorized Sony service facility. Image Database File error. Recover? You cannot record and play back a movie because the Image Database File is damaged. Recover the Image Database File following the on-screen instructions. Unable to magnify. Unable to
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Help Guide
Digital Camera
ZV-1M2
Recommended pages in the Help Guide
Support information
Finding functions from MENU
You can check the list of the menu items. You can also move to the explanation page for each item from the menu
item on the list.
Bluetooth Rmt Ctrl
You can operate the camera using a Bluetooth compatible remote commander (sold separately) or shooting grip
(sold separately).
File Format (movie)
You can select the movie file format.
S&Q Settings
You can record a moment that cannot be captured by the naked eye (slow-motion recording), or record a long-term
phenomenon into a compressed movie (quick-motion recording).
Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key Setting)
You can assign frequently used functions to the desired buttons.
Looking for valuable information, such as essential points on shooting
This website introduces convenient functions, ways of usage, and setting examples. Refer to the website when you
set up your camera.
Firmware, Questions & Answers and Compatibility
This website provides Firmware update, Question & Answers and Compatibility information
How to use the “Help Guide”
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