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Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Metering Mode

Metering Mode

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the
exposure.

(Metering Mode)

desired mode

(Multi)

Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera

determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).

(Center)

Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the

brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering).

(Spot)

Align the spot metering cross hairs

(A)

on the subject to meter one part of the

subject (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or

when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background.

Notes

If you set [Metering Mode] to other than [Multi], the Face Detection function cannot be used.
You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode. For
details, see “MENU items not available in some REC modes.”

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Page 1: ...ing MENU items Viewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page DSC HX9 HX9V User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about the camera Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...U items Shooting Using MENU items Viewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Operation Search Operation Search Operation Search Search by Operation Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 2 ...

Page 3: ...nts list Top page Before Use Before Use How to use this User Guide How to use this User Guide The images used in this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the control wheel Using the control wheel Using the internal memory Using the internal memory Using the In Came...

Page 4: ...oom Shooting movies Shooting movies Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Shooting panoramic images Intelligent Sweep Panorama Setting still image shooting mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode 3D Shooting Scene Selection Background Defocus Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting fu...

Page 5: ...ith your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 5 ...

Page 6: ...computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using 3D Functions Using 3D Functions 3D Functions 3D Functions File name of the 3D image Shooting 3D images 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Viewing 3D images Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation...

Page 7: ...ooting Movie shooting scene 3D Shooting Scene Selection Memory recall mode Easy Mode Defocus Effect Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality Movie Size EV ISO White Balance White Balance Shift Focus Metering Mode Burst Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpnes...

Page 8: ...shooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Slideshow 3D Viewing Send by TransferJet View Mode Display Burst Group Retouch Delete Protect Print DPOF Rotate In Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Back to top Copyrig...

Page 9: ...ings Shooting Settings Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Expanded Focus Custom Button Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music GPS setting DSC HX9V only GPS...

Page 11: ...tions About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable sold separately Viewing an image on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV Viewing an image on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Viewing an image on a Standard Definition SD TV Back ...

Page 12: ...ing the software PMB Picture Motion Browser Music Transfer Installing PMB and Music Transfer Windows Installing Music Transfer Macintosh Connecting the camera to the computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Windows Importing images to a computer Macintosh Deleting the USB connection Uploading images to a media service PMB Portable Starting up PMB Portable Windo...

Page 13: ...ms Shooting Using MENU items Viewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Printing Printing Printing still images Printing still images Printing at a shop Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 13 ...

Page 14: ... Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images movies Viewing images Deleting GPS DSC HX9V only Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Others Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Messages Back to top Copyright 2011 S...

Page 15: ...his camera Precautions About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack AC Adaptor Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Intelligent Pantilter AVCHD format GPS DSC ...

Page 16: ...Guide The images used in this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the control wheel Using the control wheel Using the internal memory Using the internal memory Using the In Camera Guide In Camera Guide Back to top Shooting Shooting still images Shooting still image...

Page 17: ...wing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Back to top Using 3D Functions 3D Functions 3D Functions File name of the 3D image Shooting 3D images 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Viewing 3D images Viewing images sh...

Page 18: ...g Interval Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information DSC HX9V only Register Setting In Camera Guide Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU ite...

Page 19: ...igital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Expanded Focus Custom Button Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music GPS setting DSC HX9V only GPS assist data DSC HX9V only TransferJet Eye Fi Power Save Memor...

Page 20: ...nded computer environment Recommended computer environment Windows Recommended computer environment Macintosh Using the software PMB Picture Motion Browser Music Transfer Installing PMB and Music Transfer Windows Installing Music Transfer Macintosh Connecting the camera to the computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Windows Importing images to a computer Macin...

Page 21: ...rinting Others Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Messages Back to top Precautions About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack AC Adaptor Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad O...

Page 23: ...hooting movies Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Shooting 3D images 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Shooting portraits Scene Selection Soft Skin Scene Selection Soft Snap Scene Selection Twilight Portrait Smile Shutter Face Detection Anti Blink Red Eye Reduction Shooting at your favorite exposure Manual Exposure Shooting Shooting panoramic images Intelligent...

Page 24: ...oom Retouch Trimming Resize Editing images Retouch Playing back a series of images in order Slideshow Printing images with the date Write Date Changing clock settings Area Setting Date Time Setting Initializing settings Initialize GPS settings DSC HX9V only Position Information DSC HX9V only GPS setting DSC HX9V only GPS assist data DSC HX9V only Auto Clock ADJ DSC HX9V only Auto Area ADJ DSC HX9V...

Page 26: ...ow to use this User Guide Selecting a topic to display Returning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camera how to change settings and how to troubleshoot a problem Selecting a topic to display The following illustrations take Internet Explorer 7 as an example 1 Click a title in the side bar on ...

Page 27: ...ing to a previous page Use the back button of your web browser or the breadcrumb trail navigation to return to a page you previously viewed Printing out a page Click the Print button to print out a page you are viewing Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide the sequence of operations is shown by arrows A Operate the camera in the order indicated 27 ...

Page 28: ...the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 28 ...

Page 29: ... your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use How to use this User Guide The images used in this User Guide The images used in this User Guide Images used in this User Guide The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 29 ...

Page 30: ...is camera Contents list Top page Before Use Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts Names of parts Shutter button Mode dial For shooting W T zoom lever For viewing Playback zoom lever Index lever Self timer lamp Smile Shutter lamp AF illuminator CUSTOM Custom button Power Charge lamp ON OFF Power button Flash When using the flash the flash pops up automatically Do n...

Page 31: ...Control wheel GPS sensor built in DSC HX9V only MOVIE Movie button Speaker HDMI connector Hook for wrist strap In Camera Guide Delete button MENU button Battery insertion slot Tripod receptacle Battery eject lever Access lamp 31 ...

Page 33: ...screen List of icons displayed on the screen List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status You can change the screen display using Display Setting on the control wheel List of shooting mode icons Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Panorama image size Quali...

Page 34: ... Saturation Contrast Sharpness Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 1 4 Zoom scaling Display Indication AE AF lock Semi Manual Manual Focus Manual Focus bar ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3 3 Aperture value 2 0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator Display Indication Recording folder 96 Number of recordable images Buffer writing 34 ...

Page 35: ...de C 32 00 Self diagnosis display AF Illuminator Red eye reduction Defocus Effect Flash charging Display Indication Self timer Face detection Destination DSC HX9 only Soft Skin Effect Database file full Database file error Overheating warning Write Date Wind Noise Reduction AF range finder frame Spot metering cross hairs Histogram REC Standby Recording a movie Movie standby 0 12 Recording time m s...

Page 36: ... Main image in the burst group Protect Print order DPOF Playback zoom Display Indication 101 0012 Folder file number 2011 1 1 9 30 AM Recorded date time of the playback image Display Indication Playback folder 12 12 Image number Number of images recorded in selected date range folder Playback Media Memory card internal memory Eye Fi Mode display 36 ...

Page 37: ...ure value F3 3 Aperture value Database file full Database file error Overheating warning Playback Variable speed playback Playback bar 00 00 12 Counter Direction GPS information 35 37 32 N 139 44 31 E Latitude and longitude display Histogram appears when histogram display is disabled Volume Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 37 ...

Page 38: ...ngs Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 38 ...

Page 39: ...ight left side of the control wheel Display Setting Self Timer Flash and Burst Settings Press the control wheel toward each icon to enter the setup screen for each function Turn the control wheel or press the up down right left side of the wheel following the screen to move the selection frame Press in the center of the control wheel to set the selected item Moving the selection frame on MENU scre...

Page 41: ...e is no memory card inserted Recording Images are recorded using the internal memory However movies cannot be recorded to the internal memory Playback Images stored in the internal memory are played back Menu Settings etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data using one of the following...

Page 43: ...era Guide button When shooting images In Camera Guide search methods are displayed When viewing images Delete In Camera Guide is displayed Select In Camera Guide 2 Select a search method Search method Description Shoot playback guide Search for various operation functions in shooting viewing mode Icon guide Search the function and meaning of displayed icons Troubleshooting Search common problems a...

Page 44: ...ation to details The operation guide and details may not be displayed depending on the selected function When you select Use this function the camera switches to the selected mode automatically 6 To end In Camera Guide press In Camera Guide button Notes In Camera Guide button is not available in Easy Mode Use this function may not be available depending on the selected functions Back to top Copyri...

Page 45: ...oting Shooting still images Shooting still images Shooting still images 1 Set the mode dial to Intelligent Auto then press the ON OFF Power button 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated Do not cover the flash with your fingers 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator lights The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm 2 in...

Page 46: ...es not sound Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting Details Focusing may be difficult in the following situations It is dark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light Related Topic...

Page 47: ...om You can enlarge the image when shooting The camera s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 16 1 Turn the W T zoom lever Turn the W T zoom lever to T side to zoom in W side to zoom out Turning the lever slightly zooms slowly and turning the lever fully zooms fast When the zoom scale exceeds 16 set Digital Zoom Details Note Zoom is locked to the W side in the following situations In Inte...

Page 48: ... by pressing the MOVIE button regardless of the position of the mode dial If you want to start recording a movie immediately press the MOVIE button without changing the position of the mode dial Notes The sound of the lens and lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE...

Page 50: ...n you press the shutter button halfway down 3 Press the MOVIE button to stop recording the movie After recording movies the recorded still images are displayed in frames on the LCD screen Notes When movies are recorded in AVC HD 28M PS quality you cannot use Dual Rec The sound of the shutter button operating may be recorded Flash is not available for shooting still images during movie recording Th...

Page 52: ...t Sweep Panorama Intelligent Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images The camera also automatically detects people s faces or moving subjects 1 Set the mode dial to iSweep Panorama then press the ON OFF Power button 2 Select a shooting direction using on the control wheel Pan the camera from down to up Pan the camera from up to down Pan the camera from left to ri...

Page 53: ...ma Image Size to High Resolution a 43 megapixel size panoramic image 10480 4096 can be shot 1 Hold the camera vertically 2 Select a shooting direction using the control wheel 3 Pan the camera to shoot Tips for shooting a panorama image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subject...

Page 54: ...ccessful Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent lights the brightness or color of the combined image will not always be the same When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE AF locked angle are very different in brightness color and focus the shooting will not be successful If this happens change AE AF locked angle and shoot again Sweep Panorama is not suitable for the following si...

Page 56: ...rogram Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value F value Also you can select various settings using the menu Manual Exposure Shooting Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually both the shutter speed and the aperture F value Memory recall mode Allows you to shoot an image after recalling commonly used modes or cam...

Page 57: ...lligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Intelligent Sweep Panorama Shooting movies 3D Shooting Scene Selection Background Defocus Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 57 ...

Page 58: ...ls and MENU items not available in some REC modes Details On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image In Scene Recognition the position of an icon displayed on the LCD screen is different depending on the circumstances It depends on whether the camera recognizes a scene or...

Page 59: ... the shutter button The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images By overlaying the images the camera records an image with less subject blur and noises What is the difference between Superior Auto mode and Intelligent Auto mode In Superior Auto mode the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene then creates a composite of the burst images Overlay shoot...

Page 60: ...laid images The effect of reduced noise is less effective in the following situations Subjects are moving Subjects are too close to the camera Images with little contrast such as sky sandy beach or lawn Images with constant changes such as waves or waterfalls You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode For details see Functions not available in some R...

Page 61: ...ng mode Program Auto Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various settings using the menu 1 Set the mode dial to Program Auto 2 Shoot with the shutter button Note You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode For details see Functions not available in ...

Page 62: ...oting in Manual Exposure Shooting mode with Smile Shutter On on the control wheel is used for Tracking focus Settings such as the shutter speed aperture F value focus and ISO cannot be adjusted 3 Turn the control wheel to select a value Control wheel Feature Moving items Shutter speed aperture F value focus or ISO speed settings Select a shutter speed from 1 1600 seconds to 30 seconds When zoom is...

Page 63: ...the data Notes If proper exposure is not obtained by your settings the setting value indicators on the screen will flash when the shutter button is pressed halfway down You can shoot in this condition but exposure readjustment is recommended You may not be able to set some functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode For details see Functions not available in some REC modes Details a...

Page 64: ... to Memory recall mode 2 Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired number Notes Register shooting settings in advance by Register Setting Details If you set Memory recall mode after completing the shooting settings the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid Check the indicators on the screen before shooting You may not b...

Page 65: ...nts list Top page Shooting Setting still image shooting mode 3D Shooting 3D Shooting Shooting a 3D image 1 Set the mode dial to 3D Shooting 2 3D Still Image on the control wheel 3 Shoot with the shutter button Tips for various 3D shooting In addition to 3D Still Image this camera also includes other modes for creating stereoscopic images such as 3D Sweep Panorama and Sweep Multi Angle For details ...

Page 66: ...l If you want to select the other Scene Selection mode select from MENU Soft Skin Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers etc Anti Motion Blur Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to reduce subject blur Landscape Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance Shoots vivi...

Page 67: ...thout losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Hand held Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions reducing blur Gourmet Shifts to Macro mode allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color Pet Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best...

Page 68: ...ressed halfway the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted Notes When you shoot images using Twilight Portrait Twilight or Fireworks mode the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur To prevent blurring the use of a tripod is recommended Some Scene Selection modes are available also in movie mode but the selectable modes are limited Details You may not be abl...

Page 70: ...and the subject stands out 1 Set the mode dial to Background Defocus 2 Shoot with the shutter button Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocus Before shooting select MENU Defocus Effect High Mid or Low to change the intensity of the background defocus effect Tips for defocusing the background Position of the subject and the background If you shoot an image with the subject and bac...

Page 71: ...istance has been exceeded The subject is too close to the background The Background Defocus effect may not work effectively in the following situations The subjects are too small The subject is the same color as the background You moved the camera after setting the AE AF lock If you are unable to defocus effectively try the following steps Turn the W T zoom lever to the T side Approach the subject...

Page 73: ...vailable in some REC modes In the table below indicates a user changeable function while indicates an unchangeable one The icons below Self Timer and Flash indicate the available modes Self Timer Flash Face Detection Tracking focus Burst Bracket REC Mode Intelligent Auto 2 Superior Auto Program Auto Manual Exposure Shooting iSweep Panorama 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Backgro...

Page 74: ...Face Detection 2 Bracket cannot be selected Note When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled in Memory recall mode the conditions for whether settings can be changed or not remain the same as in the above table Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 74 ...

Page 75: ...and register that face with the camera Even if the registered face disappears from the LCD screen when it shows up on the LCD screen again the camera focuses on the registered face When a specified face is registered in the camera memory and you use the Smile Shutter function the camera searches only for that face s smile Notes Tracking focus may fail to lock the focus lose the subject or track di...

Page 77: ... Display Setting Histogram 1 Press Display Setting on the control wheel 2 Select the desired mode with the control wheel OFF Displays only images Detailed Info Displays the information Exif data for the recorded image and the histogram are also displayed ON Displays the information Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image The graph display indicates a bright image when s...

Page 78: ...ng still images Shooting viewing in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode or 3D Sweep Panorama mode When Display Burst Group is set to Display Main Image Only A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow or fast The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corp...

Page 79: ...y are accentuated by the camera s flash they appear as white circular spots How can the White circular spots be reduced Light the room and shoot the subject without a flash Select Anti Motion Blur or High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection Off is automatically selected Notes When using the flash the flash pops up automatically The flash goes down automatically in the following situations When the...

Page 80: ...hoots a series of 3 images each with a different setting Notes Flash is set to Off When recording with the self timer a series of up to 10 images is recorded if Burst is selected and a series of 3 images each with different settings is recorded if Bracket is selected When Burst is selected Focus White Balance and EV are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other im...

Page 81: ... shutter operates 2 seconds later Self portrait Two People Tips for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button Camera shake occurs Camera shake occurs frequently under low light or slow shutter speed conditions such as those encountered in Twilight Portrait or Twilight mode In such a case shoot with the below tips in mind Shoot with a 2 sec...

Page 83: ...mputer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Shooting Using shooting functions Using the CUSTOM Custom button Using the CUSTOM Custom button Pressing the CUSTOM Custom button allows you to recall previously registered functions For details on registering settings see Custom Button Details Related Topic Custom Button Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporatio...

Page 84: ...r recording and playing images If the camera detects images not registered in the Image Database File on the memory card a registration screen with the message Files found which were not recognized Import files will be displayed To view unregistered images register them by selecting OK Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images If a battery with a low charge is used to register images i...

Page 85: ...ess Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Turn the W T zoom lever to T side during still image playback 3 Adjust the position using on the control wheel The frame in the lower left of the image shows which part of the total image is being displayed 4 Change the zoom scale with the W T zoom lever Turn the W T zoom lever to T side to zoom in W side to zoom out Press on the control wheel to ca...

Page 86: ...ge index screen Turn the lever again to display an index screen with more images 3 To return to the single image screen select an image with the control wheel then press Displaying images of the desired date folder Select the left side bar with the control wheel then select the desired date range or folder using Viewing images with the Calendar When View Mode is set to Date View and the screen dis...

Page 88: ... Allows you to select and delete multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press A mark is attached to the selected image Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted Select an image with a mark again to release the mark MENU OK This Image Deletes the currently displayed image All Imgs in This Burst Group Deletes all images in the selected burst g...

Page 89: ...mory is used to record images View Mode is set to Folder View Movies in AVCHD view are movies recorded with Movie format set to AVCHD 60i 60p for 1080 60i compliant devices or AVCHD 50i 50p for 1080 50i compliant devices Related Topic Delete Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 89 ...

Page 90: ...urst Group is set to Display Main Image Only View Mode is set to Date View and Display Burst Group is set to Display Main Image Only in its default setting 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select the burst images using the control wheel then operate as following Control wheel Action Tilt playback You can view the burst images as a movie by tilting the camera to the right or...

Page 91: ...s on the control wheel to unfold the burst shots A series of burst shots are displayed in an index When images are displayed in an index is displayed on the main image 2 Press to display each image in a burst group 3 Switch the display between single image display and index display by pressing 4 To cancel the display press Related Topic View Mode Display Burst Group Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony...

Page 92: ...Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select a movie with the control wheel 3 Press Movie playback starts On the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using on the control wheel and press The Playback bar appears you can check a playback position of a movie or appears on the movie viewing screen The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality Control whee...

Page 93: ... play back some images shot using other cameras Displaying the control panel Display the control panel you can control slow movie playback and adjust the volume 1 Press on the control wheel The control panel appears 2 Select a desired button with and press Control panel Action Playback Pause Fast forward Fast rewind Slow playback Slow rewind playback Chapter advance Chapter rewind Frame advance Fr...

Page 94: ...apture 2 Select using on the control wheel then press When the still image has been recorded the camera will pause A still image recorded in MP4 3M movie format will save as VGA Otherwise the still image will save as 16 9 2M Related Topic View Mode Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 94 ...

Page 95: ... are being displayed Turn the W T zoom lever to the W side to display the whole image again A Shows the displayed area of the whole panorama image Control wheel Action Starts scrolling playback pauses scrolling playback Scrolls images Panorama images can also be played back using the supplied software PMB Details Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played Tu...

Page 96: ...lly on a 3D TV The basic differences among the three 3D modes are described here For details on each modes click Details below 3D Still Image Details 3D Sweep Panorama Details Sweep Multi Angle Details The image on the TV screen is only for reference Aspect ratio Shooting mode Playback method on this camera Playback method on a 3D TV 3D Still Image 4 3 or 16 9 Same aspect ratio as a standard still...

Page 97: ...e computer Usage 3D Still Image DSC0 JPG DSC0 MPO For playing back the 3D images on a 3D TV 3D Sweep Panorama DSC0 JPG DSC0 MPO For playing back the 3D images on a 3D TV Sweep Multi Angle DSC0 JPG DSC0 MPO For playing back the 3D images on a 3D TV DSC0 JPG DSC0 MPO Shoots an image that can be played back as a stereoscopic image by tilting the camera to the right or left and an image that can be pl...

Page 98: ... as 3D on a 3D TV 1 Set the mode dial to 3D Shooting 2 3D Still Image on the control wheel 3 Shoot with the shutter button Tips for shooting 3D images Shoot from a location near the subject with the subject and background far apart as shown in the illustration The 3D effect may not work effectively when the scene is too dark the subject is moving or you moved the camera after setting the AE AF loc...

Page 99: ... on a 3D TV 1 Set the mode dial to 3D Shooting 2 3D Sweep Panorama on the control wheel 3 Select a shooting direction with on the control wheel 4 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button A black translucent portion A may not be recorded 5 Pan the camera to the end of the guide B following the indication on the LCD screen Tips for shooting in 3D Sweep Pan...

Page 100: ...e image If this happens move the camera faster to record a full 3D image Since several images are stitched together the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly Under low light conditions the images may be blurred It is recommended that you shoot images in bright outside light Under lights that flicker such as fluorescent lights the 3D shot may not be successful If the entire angle of view of t...

Page 101: ...image It shoots an image that can be played back as a stereoscopic image by tilting the camera to the right or left and an image that can be played back on a 3D TV 1 Set the mode dial to 3D Shooting 2 Sweep Multi Angle on the control wheel 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button A black translucent portion A may not be recorded 4 Pan the camera to the...

Page 102: ...e you can select only the 16 9 2M panorama image size Refer also to Notes for the 3D Sweep Panorama Details Related Topic Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 102 ...

Page 103: ...view the stereoscopic images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode by tilting the camera to the right or left 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select an image shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode to be played back using the control wheel 3 Press 4 Tilt the camera to the right or left 5 Press again to end playback Tips for playing back stereoscopically To view images shot in Sweep Multi ...

Page 104: ...e sold separately Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV 2 Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI Cable sold separately A HDMI jack B HDMI Cable 3 Turn on the TV and set the input 4 Press the Playback button to turn on the camera 5 MENU 3D Viewing on the control wheel Images shot with the camera appear on the TV 6 Select images and s...

Page 105: ...g output terminals no video and sound are produced Such a connection can also cause trouble of the camera and or connected equipment This function may not work properly with some TVs For example you may not be able to view a video on your TV output in 3D mode or hear sound from the TV Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo When connecting the camera to a TV use an HDMI Cable that can be connected to...

Page 106: ...ng Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button 1 Press the ON OFF Power button and set the camera to shooting mode 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 3 Select the desired menu item with on the control wheel 4 Select the desired item with on the control wheel or by turning the...

Page 107: ...s On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image In Scene Recognition the position of an icon displayed on the LCD screen is different depending on the circumstances It depends on whether the camera recognizes a scene or condition If the camera recognizes a scene icons and gu...

Page 108: ...o 3D Shooting For details on each mode see 3D Functions Details 1 Set the mode dial to 3D Shooting 2 Select the desired mode 3D Still Image Shoots an image that can be played back as 3D on a 3D TV 3D Sweep Panorama Shoots a panorama image that can be played back stereoscopically on a 3D TV Sweep Multi Angle Shoots a panorama image that can be played back as a stereoscopic image by tilting the came...

Page 109: ...dial to Scene Selection 2 Select the desired mode For movies 1 Set the mode dial to Movie Mode 2 MENU Movie shooting scene Scene Selection on the control wheel 3 Select the desired mode Scene Selection modes with an mark are not available for Scene Selection in Movie shooting scene Soft Skin Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for ...

Page 110: ...e with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Hand held Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod High Sensitivity For still images allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions reducing blur Fo...

Page 111: ... screen appears white Fireworks Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor Advanced Sports Shooting Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements such as sports While the shutter is pressed halfway the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted Notes When you shoot images using Twilight Portrait Twilight or Fireworks mode the shutter speed is slower and the im...

Page 112: ...me functions or MENU items depending on the selected REC mode For details see Functions not available in some REC modes Details and MENU items not available in some REC modes Details Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 112 ...

Page 113: ... list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Memory recall mode Memory recall mode Allows you to select a setting registered in advance when the mode dial is set to Memory recall mode 1 MENU Memory recall mode 2 Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired number Note Register shooting settings in advance using Register Setting Related Topic Memory rec...

Page 114: ...When you press the Playback button in Easy Mode the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see Delete currently displayed image Delete button OK on the control wheel Select between 1 image and All MENU Delete on the control wheel desired mode You can delete currently displayed image with 1 image and delete all images in the selected date range or internal memory if selected with All Use...

Page 115: ...mera may recognize both the scene and condition or just one For details see Scene Recognition Details Shooting functions available in Easy Mode Shooting MOVIE Movie button Allows you to record movies with their audio Still Image Size MENU Still Image Size on the control wheel desired mode Select between Large or Small size GPS setting DSC HX9V only MENU GPS setting on the control wheel desired mod...

Page 116: ...out this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Defocus Effect Defocus Effect Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode 1 MENU Defocus Effect desired mode Low Adds a slight Background Defocus effect Mid Adds an average Background Defocus effect High Adds a strong Background Defocus effect Related Topic Background Defoc...

Page 117: ... you take an image 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 On image quality and image size A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels If it contains a large number of pixels A the image becomes large it takes up more memory and the image is dis...

Page 118: ...ize 640 480 For e mail attachments 4608 2592 For viewing on a high definition TV and printing up to A3 size Less More Fine Rough 1920 1080 For viewing on a high definition TV 3D Still Image Size 1 MENU Still Image Size desired size 4608 3456 For prints up to A3 size 4608 2592 For viewing on a high definition TV and printing up to A3 size Note When you print still images recorded at a 16 9 aspect r...

Page 119: ...ages using standard size Wide Horizontal 7152 1080 Vertical 4912 1920 Shoots images using wide size High Resolution Horizontal 10480 4096 Shoots high resolution panorama in 43 megapixel size Note If you cannot print panoramic images recorded in High Resolution size due to the large size use the resize function in the supplied software PMB PMB allows you to resize panoramic images recorded in High ...

Page 120: ...re recorded in AVCHD format at approximately 60 fields sec for 1080 60i compliant devices or 50 fields sec for 1080 50i compliant devices in interlaced mode with Dolby Digital audio Otherwise movies shot in this format are recorded in AVCHD format at approximately 60 frames sec for 1080 60i compliant devices or 50 frames sec for 1080 50i compliant devices in progressive mode with Dolby Digital aud...

Page 121: ...y set to AVC HD 28M PS cannot be recorded to a disc in the same quality Convert the image using PMB before saving to a disc DVD or AVCHD discs cannot be created from movies recorded in AVC HD 24M FX quality Save AVC HD 24M FX quality movies to Blu ray discs Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 121 ...

Page 122: ...e exposure manually in 1 3 EV steps in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV 1 MENU EV desired EV setting Adjusting the exposure for better looking images A Overexposure too much light B Correct exposure C Underexposure too little light Notes If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash the exposure adjustment may not be effective You may not be able to set some ME...

Page 123: ...ensitivity select a larger number Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light Even when the exposure is the same images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shutter speed to reduce blur However th...

Page 124: ...e camera is set to Manual Exposure Shooting ISO 100 is the default setting ISO Auto ISO 100 ISO 800 are available in burst shooting mode or bracket shooting mode You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode For details see MENU items not available in some REC modes Details Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 124 ...

Page 125: ...ion Fluorescent White Balance 1 Fluorescent White Balance 2 Fluorescent White Balance 3 Fluorescent White Balance 1 Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent White Balance 2 Adjusts for natural white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent White Balance 3 Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting Incandescent Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo...

Page 126: ...ls see MENU items not available in some REC modes Details To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject 2 MENU White Balance One Push Set on the control wheel The screen momentarily turns black and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the mem...

Page 127: ...t Off Does not use White Balance Shift On Uses White Balance Shift Shift Amount Adjust Sets the correction value If you set a correction value White Balance Shift will be set to On automatically Set the White Balance Shift correction value 1 MENU White Balance Shift Shift Amount Adjust Set the correction value using on the control wheel Control wheel Action G Green and M Magenta provide fine adjus...

Page 129: ...cuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus When the Face Detection function is active AF operates with priority on faces Center AF Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically Using the AF lock function together you ...

Page 130: ... selected REC mode For details see MENU items not available in some REC modes Details Using Flexible Spot AF This is useful when you shoot using a tripod and the subject not in the center of the frame A AF range finder frame yellow adjustable white fixed 1 Use the control wheel to adjust the position of the AF range finder frame where you want to focus then press To reset the setting press in the ...

Page 131: ...position You can turn the control wheel to make rough adjustments Notes If the focus distance is set very close the image may show dust or fingerprints on the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth etc The focus distance range is limited according to the zoom scaling Once you change the focus method the distance of the Manual Focus you set up is cleared Related Topic Tracking focus Back to top Copyr...

Page 132: ...ures each region The camera determines a well balanced exposure Multi pattern metering Center Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Center weighted metering Spot Align the spot metering cross hairs A on the subject to meter one part of the subject Spot metering This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is s...

Page 133: ...t Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Burst Shooting Interval Burst Shooting Interval Selects the number of images taken per second for Burst shooting 1 MENU Burst Shooting Interval desired mode High Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession Low Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession Note In slow shutter speed conditions the burst of shots per second may be decreas...

Page 134: ...ed mode EXP 0 3 Records a series of 3 images with the exposure shifted in the following order standard dark and bright The larger the bracket step value the larger the shift of the exposure value EXP 0 7 EXP 1 0 White Balance Records a series of 3 images with the white balance shifted in the following order current color tone toward blue and toward red When you set White Balance to other than Auto...

Page 135: ...gnizes a condition icons such as Tripod or Move are displayed on the second line The camera may recognize both the scene and condition or just one 1 Set the mode dial to Intelligent Auto 2 MENU Scene Recognition Auto When the camera recognizes the scene it switches to the optimal settings and shoots the image Advanced When the camera recognizes the scene it switches to the optimal settings When th...

Page 136: ...ity increased and shake reduced Shoots in Slow Synchro with the face which the flash strobes on as guide Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as guide and shake reduced Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots with a slower shutter speed without increasing sensitivity Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the background adjusted Shoots with the face which the flash strob...

Page 137: ...kin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect and the effect level 1 MENU Soft Skin Effect desired mode Off Does not use the Soft Skin Effect Low Adds light Soft Skin Effect Mid Adds moderate Soft Skin Effect High Adds strong Soft Skin Effect Notes The Soft Skin Effect may not be visible depending on the subject You may not be able to set some ME...

Page 138: ...le is detected and the smile level exceeds the point on the indicator the camera records images automatically If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter the camera shoots the image and then returns to Smile Shutter mode Off Does not use the Smile Shutter function On Uses the Smile Shutter function Tips for better capturing of smiles Do not cover the eyes with the bangs Do not obscure the...

Page 139: ...ry card or internal memory becomes full Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions You cannot use the digital zoom function When shooting in Manual Exposure Shooting mode with Smile Shutter On on the control wheel is used for Tracking focus Settings such as the shutter speed aperture F value focus and ISO cannot be adjusted You may not be able to set some MENU items depending...

Page 140: ...itivity Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles 1 MENU Smile Detection Sensitivity desired mode Big Smile Detects a big smile Normal Smile Detects a normal smile Slight Smile Detects even a slight smile Notes Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the select...

Page 141: ...etection desired mode Off Cannot use Face Detection Auto Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on Child Priority Detects and shoots with priority on child s face Adult Priority Detects and shoots with priority on adult s face Notes Off is not available when Self Timer is set to Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People You can select Face Detection only when the focus mo...

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Page 143: ...hooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Color Mode Color Mode You can change the vividness of the image and use special effects 1 MENU Color Mode desired mode Standard Set the image to standard color Vivid Set the image to bright and deep color Real Set the image similar to real color Sepia Set the image to sepia color B W Set the ...

Page 144: ...Note You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode For details see MENU items not available in some REC modes Details Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 144 ...

Page 145: ...his camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Color Saturation Color Saturation Adjusts the vividness color saturation of the image 1 MENU Color Saturation desired mode Products muted colors Standard Products bright colors Note You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode For details see MENU items not available in some REC modes D...

Page 146: ...ng Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Contrast Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image 1 MENU Contrast desired mode Reduces the contrast Standard Enhances the contrast Note You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode For details see MENU items not available in some REC modes Details Back to top Cop...

Page 147: ...ing Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Sharpness Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image 1 MENU Sharpness desired mode Softens the image Standard Sharpens the image Note You may not be able to set some MENU items depending on the selected REC mode For details see MENU items not available in some REC modes Details Back to top Copy...

Page 148: ... the eyes are not blinked automatically 1 MENU Anti Blink desired mode Auto When Face Detection is active the Anti Blink function operates so that images with the subject s eyes open are recorded Off Does not use the Anti Blink function Notes Anti Blink does not function in the following situations When using the flash During burst shooting When the Face Detection function does not work When the S...

Page 149: ...p page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Movie SteadyShot Movie SteadyShot The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted 1 MENU Movie SteadyShot desired mode Standard Provides the SteadyShot effect under stable recording conditions Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect Note If you change the setting for Movie SteadyShot the angle of view wll cha...

Page 150: ... setting is set to Off or an error occurred Difficult Your camera cannot find a GPS signal therefore it cannot acquire the location information Use your camera in an open area Searching Searching for GPS satellites It may take several minutes to start triangulating Triangulating Your camera is receiving a GPS signal and can acquire location information Latitude and longitude B are displayed when t...

Page 152: ...ter Setting desired number OK on the control wheel Note When correcting settings follow steps 1 2 again Items that can be registered The following shooting settings can be registered Shooting modes set using the mode dial Functions set using the control wheel CUSTOM Custom button MENU items Shooting Zoom scale To recall registered settings 1 Set the mode dial to Memory recall mode 2 Press on the c...

Page 154: ... you to search the camera s functions according to your needs You can use the selected function after reading the guide 1 MENU In Camera Guide 2 Select a search method from In Camera Guide Search method Description Shoot playback guide Search for various operation functions in shooting viewing mode Icon guide Search the function and meaning of displayed icons Troubleshooting Search common problems...

Page 155: ...items not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes In the table below indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed The icons below indicate the available modes A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode For details see each topic Scene Selection Memory recall mode Easy Mode Defocus Effect Still Image S...

Page 156: ...Information DSC HX9V only Register Setting In Camera Guide Settings 1 Flash cannot be selected for White Balance when Scene Selection is set to Anti Motion Blur Hand held Twilight or High Sensitivity 2 Off cannot be selected for Soft Skin Effect when Scene Selection is set to Soft Skin 3 Off cannot be selected for Face Detection when Scene Selection is set to Soft Skin Soft Snap or the mode dial i...

Page 157: ...e are displayed on the screen When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled in Memory recall mode the conditions for whether settings can be changed or not remain the same as in the above table Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 157 ...

Page 158: ...g Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 3 Select the desired menu item with on the control wheel 4 Select the desired item with on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel 5 P...

Page 159: ...k mode 2 MENU Slideshow desired slideshow on the control wheel Continuous Playback Starts playback from the currently displayed image Playback stops at the image just before the starting image Slideshow with music Plays back still images in succession along with effects and music Note Slideshow is not available when View Mode is set to Folder view MP4 or AVCHD view Continuous Playback 1 Select the...

Page 160: ...a slideshow of images in the currently selected folder in Folder View Effects Selects the playback speed and mood for slideshows If the playback time of movie is long an image is taken from it and displayed Simple A simple slideshow switching images at a preset interval The playback interval is adjustable in Interval and you can thoroughly enjoy your images Nostalgic A moody slideshow reproducing ...

Page 161: ... to play back during slideshow To transfer music install the Music Transfer software supplied to your computer Details You can record up to four pieces of music on the camera The 4 preset pieces Music1 Music4 can be replaced with the ones you transferred The maximum length of each music file for music playback of the camera is about 5 minutes If you cannot play back a music file due to damage or o...

Page 162: ...bout this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing 3D Viewing 3D Viewing Select 3D Viewing when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on the 3D TV Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable sold separately Details 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU 3D Viewing on the control wheel Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV...

Page 163: ...closely aligning the TransferJet marks on the camera and other device A notification sound is emitted when connection is made This Image Sends the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images You can select and send multiple images After step 3 perform the following Select an image then press Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be sent Select an image with a m...

Page 164: ... be sent or received This camera can receive only JPEG and MPO files If an Image Database File error occurs during saving a Recover Image Database File screen will appear Play images that cannot be registered in the Image Database File using Folder view Still Using separately sold TransferJet compatible devices Using separately sold TransferJet compatible devices allows you to transfer images to a...

Page 165: ...s used to record images View Mode is set to Folder View Displaying the Calendar 1 MENU View Mode Date View on the control wheel 2 Turn the W T zoom lever to W side repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed Use the control wheel to select then select the month you want to display Select the date and press to view images of the selected date in index mode Viewing images taken with a different camer...

Page 166: ...or display all images during playback 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU View Mode Date View on the control wheel 3 MENU Display Burst Group desired setting Display Main Image Only Groups burst images then plays back the main image only When Face Detection is performed in burst mode the camera determines and displays the optimum image as the main image When Face Detectio...

Page 167: ... mode 2 MENU Retouch desired mode on the control wheel 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode Trimming Resize Records the zoomed playback image Turn the W T zoom lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out Set the zoom point using on the control wheel MENU select an image size to save OK The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate The image size that...

Page 168: ...wheel MENU OK Depending on the image sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate Note You cannot retouch the following images Panoramic images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 168 ...

Page 169: ...roup at once Press OK after step 2 This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted Select an image with a mark again to release the mark MENU OK All Images on This Date All in This Folde...

Page 170: ...t multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be protected Select an image with a mark to release the mark MENU OK Set All Burst Images Protect all images in the selected burst group at once in Display Burst Group mode Press OK after step 2 Remove All Burst Images Release all protected images in the selected b...

Page 171: ... MENU Print DPOF desired mode on the control wheel This Image Orders printing the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images You can select and order printing multiple images Do as the following after step 2 Select an image then press Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be printed Select an image with a mark to release the mark MENU OK Notes The Print order...

Page 172: ...to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Rotate on the control wheel 3 Press on the control wheel The still image will be rotated counter clockwise If you want to rotate the image again repeat step 3 Notes You cannot rotate the following images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group You may not be ab...

Page 173: ...you to search the camera s functions according to your needs You can use the selected function after reading the guide 1 MENU In Camera Guide 2 Select a search method from In Camera Guide Search method Description Shoot playback guide Search for various operation functions in shooting viewing mode Icon guide Search the function and meaning of displayed icons Troubleshooting Search common problems ...

Page 174: ...nnot be set according to View Mode MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode In the table below indicates a user changeable function while indicates an unchangeable one Menu items Memory card Internal Memory Date View Folder view Still Folder view MP4 AVCHD view Folder View Slideshow 3D Viewing Send by TransferJet View Mode Display Burst Group Retouch Delete Protect Print DPOF Rotate In...

Page 175: ...ng settings Changing camera settings Changing camera settings You can change the settings on the Settings screen 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 2 Select Settings with on the control wheel then press on the control wheel to display the setup screen 3 Select the desired category by using on the control wheel or turning the control wheel then press 4 Select the desired item by usi...

Page 176: ...ttings have been entered from shooting mode Memory Card Tool appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera while Internal Memory Tool appears only when a memory card is not inserted Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 176 ...

Page 177: ...devices movies are recorded Sets the recording method to AVCHD which is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a high definition television Blu ray discs AVCHD discs and DVD Video discs can be created using the supplied software PMB However movies shot with the image quality set to AVC HD 28M PS cannot be recorded to a disc in the same quality Convert the image using PMB before saving to a di...

Page 178: ...de Auto Uses the AF illuminator Off Does not use the AF illuminator Notes Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject You cannot use the AF illuminator in the following situations In movie mode In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode When Landscape Twilight Pet Fireworks or Advanced Sports Shooting mode i...

Page 179: ...recautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Grid Line Grid Line With reference to the grid lines you can easily set a subject in a horizontal vertical position 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Grid Line desired mode On Displays the grid lines The grid lines are not recorded Off Does not display the grid lines Back to to...

Page 180: ...ing to the image size Smart zoom Precision Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 64 including the optical zoom 16 However note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded Precision digital zoom Off Does not use the digital zoom Notes The Digital Zoom function does not operate in the following situations In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode ...

Page 181: ...Changing settings Shooting Settings Wind Noise Reduct Wind Noise Reduct Reduces the noise of the wind when shooting movies 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Wind Noise Reduct desired mode Off Does not reduce the noise of the wind On Reduces the noise of the wind Note If Wind Noise Reduct is set to On even though the wind is not blowing strongly the recorded sounds...

Page 182: ... the back of the eye retina A causing the red eye phenomenon Other ways to reduce red eye Select High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection The flash is set to Off automatically When the eyes of the subject turn out red correct the image with Retouch Red Eye Correction on the viewing menu or with the supplied software PMB Notes To avoid blurring of images hold the camera firmly until the shutter is ...

Page 184: ... this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Blink Alert Blink Alert When an image with the subject s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated the message Blinked eye detected is displayed 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Blink Alert desired mode Auto Displays the Blinked eye detected message Off Does not display the me...

Page 185: ...ng date On Records a shooting date When On is selected the mark will appear on the bottom right of the LCD screen while shooting However in some shooting modes that cannot record dates on images the mark will disappear Notes You cannot record dates in the following situations In movie mode When shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec In burst shooting mode In Easy Mode In 3D shootin...

Page 186: ...g Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Expanded Focus Expanded Focus Expands the center part of the screen approximately 2 in Manual Focus mode 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Expanded Focus desired mode On Expands approximately 2 Off Does not expand approximately 2 Back to top Copyright 2011 So...

Page 187: ...ents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Custom Button Custom Button Set the commonly used function to the Custom button 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Custom Button desired mode EV Sets the EV ISO Sets the ISO White Balance Sets the White Balance Metering Mode Sets the Metering Mode Smile Shutter Sets the Smile Shutter Note Custom Button is not a...

Page 188: ... Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Beep Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Beep desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control wheel shutter button Off Turns off the beep shutter sound Back to top ...

Page 189: ...elect the LCD brightness from levels 1 to 5 The LCD screen becomes brighter as the number rises When you use the camera in bright outside light select a higher number to see the screen easier 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Panel Brightness desired mode Notes The brighter the LCD screen the faster the battery pack runs out The LCD screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is...

Page 190: ...ing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Language Setting desired mode Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 190 ...

Page 191: ...s on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Display color Display color Sets the color of the screen display 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Display color desired mode Black Sets the background color of the LCD screen White Pink Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 191 ...

Page 192: ...e Shutter demonstration when no operation is performed for 15 seconds Demo Mode3 If no operation is performed for a set period of time while the camera is connected to an HD TV a demonstration of playback movies in AVCHD view will automatically start Off Does not perform a demonstration Notes Pressing the shutter button during the Smile Shutter demonstration operates the shutter but no image is re...

Page 193: ...ge Changing settings Main Settings Initialize Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images are retained 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Initialize desired mode OK REC Settings Initializes only the shooting settings Select REC Settings to shoot with the camera s default settings All Settings Initializes all camera settings Note Be sure not to ...

Page 194: ...r Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Function Guide Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Function Guide desired mode On Displays the function guide Off Does not display the function guide Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corpora...

Page 195: ...e camera to a High Definition HD TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI Cable sold separately you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV 1 MENU Settings Main Settings HDMI Resolution desired mode Auto The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080p 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080i Note If yo...

Page 196: ...TRL FOR HDMI This setting allows TV remote control of a camera that is connected to a BRAVIA Sync TV using the HDMI Cable sold separately Details 1 MENU Settings Main Settings CTRL FOR HDMI desired mode On Enables remote controlled operation Off Disables remote controlled operation Note You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a...

Page 197: ...tically selected from MTP or Mass Storage When you use Windows 7 MTP is selected and Windows 7 specific functions become available MTP Establishes a MTP connection between the camera and a computer or other USB devices When you use Windows 7 MTP is selected and Windows 7 specific functions become available When you use other operating systems Vista XP Mac OS X the AutoPlay Wizard appears and the s...

Page 198: ...ettings USB Power Supply USB Power Supply Set whether to use the USB power supplied function when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the multi use terminal USB cable 1 MENU Settings Main Settings USB Power Supply desired mode On Power is supplied when connected using the multi use terminal USB cable Off Disables USB power supplied function even if you connect the camera to...

Page 199: ...ing a USB connection 1 MENU Settings Main Settings LUN Setting desired mode Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer Single When the memory card is inserted into the camera the images on the memory card are displayed when it is not inserted the images in the internal memory are displayed Select t...

Page 200: ...is camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Download Music Download Music You can use Music Transfer in the CD ROM supplied to change background music tracks 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Download Music The message Connect to PC is displayed 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer then start Music Transfer 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change mus...

Page 201: ...d music files stored in the camera It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Empty Music OK Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use Music Transfer in the CD ROM supplied to reset music files to the preset ones For details on using Music Transfer see the help in Music Transfer 1 Execute ...

Page 202: ...f you wait for several minutes you may be in an area where GPS signal reception is difficult or impossible Begin shooting where you are or move to an open area outside If you shoot where you are no location information will be recorded Notes The shooting direction is not recorded when shooting movies The location and direction information is not recorded when the movie is recorded on the internal ...

Page 203: ...ction with the direction icon displayed on the screen Triangulating status GPS indicators GPS reception status Off No indicator GPS setting is set to Off or an error occurred Difficult Your camera cannot find a GPS signal therefore it cannot acquire the location information Use your camera in an open area Searching Searching for GPS satellites It may take several minutes to start triangulating Tri...

Page 204: ... to an Internet enabled computer and use the supplied software PMB or PMB Portable the GPS assist data can be updated automatically Using GPS support tool You can also update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the computer Start up GPS Support Tool from PMB Launcher select the memory card drive from your computer and then update the GPS assist data Notes If Date Time Setting is no...

Page 205: ...et desired mode On Communicates using TransferJet Off Does not communicate using TransferJet What is TransferJet TransferJet allows you to share images by sending and receiving image data Insert a Memory Stick with TransferJet in your camera and align two TransferJet marks of the camera and another device that supports this function For details on image transfer see Send by TransferJet Details Not...

Page 207: ...manufacturer or seller of Eye Fi cards directly Eye Fi cards are permitted only in the countries and regions in which they were purchased You may be held liable due to local restrictions The Eye Fi card has a wireless LAN function Do not insert the Eye Fi card where wireless LAN is prohibited such as while aboard an airplane If the Eye Fi card is inserted set Eye Fi to Off When the uploading funct...

Page 208: ... access point For details on content that can be uploaded refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye Fi card Some Eye Fi cards have an Endless Memory Mode This product does not support Endless Memory Mode Make sure that Eye Fi cards that you insert into this product have Endless Memory Mode turned off For details on setting Endless Memory Mode refer to the operating instructions sup...

Page 209: ...own the battery pack Auto power off function 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Power Save desired mode Stamina Proactively saves the battery power If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time the power turns off automatically In shooting mode the LCD screen automatically goes dark before the power turns off Standard If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time the power tur...

Page 210: ...rmat Formats the memory card or the internal memory When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool or Internal Me...

Page 211: ...ecorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Create REC Folder OK On the folders After a new folder is created you can change the storage destination folder Details Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipm...

Page 212: ... Tool Internal Memory Tool Change REC Folder Change REC Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Change REC Folder 2 Select a folder with on the control wheel 3 OK Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images You cannot select a folder with a number that has only MSDCF or ANV01 as...

Page 213: ...der for recording images in a memory card 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Delete REC Folder 2 Select a folder with on the control wheel 3 OK Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using Delete REC Folder the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder If a folder...

Page 214: ...s Memory Card Tool Copy OK Notes Use a fully charged battery pack If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data Images cannot be copied individually The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove...

Page 215: ...elects the method used to assign file numbers to images 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool File Number desired mode Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed When the replaced memory card contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset Starts from 0001 each ti...

Page 216: ...Area Setting desired setting Home You use the camera in your area When the currently set area differs from your home area you must make the Area Setting Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination Set the destination area 2 Select the area part for Destination then press 3 Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired area then select Daylight Sa...

Page 218: ...lock Settings Date Time Setting Date Time Setting Sets the date and time again 1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Date Time Setting desired setting 2 Select the item to be changed using on the control wheel 3 Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to set the numeric value 4 OK Date Time Format You can select the date and time display format Summer Time Daylight Savings You can select Day...

Page 219: ...X9V only Your camera maintains correct clock time by using GPS to acquire time information during starting up 1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Auto Clock ADJ desired mode On Adjusts the clock automatically Off Does not adjust the clock automatically Notes Auto Clock ADJ is invalid if GPS setting is set to Off You must set Date Time Setting on the camera before using it There may be discrepancies of ...

Page 220: ...e difference is detected your camera adjusts the area by using the GPS to acquire location information 1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Auto Area ADJ desired mode On Adjusts time zone differences automatically Off Does not adjust time zone differences automatically Notes Auto Area ADJ is invalid if GPS setting is set to Off You must set Date Time Setting on the camera before using it Depending on th...

Page 221: ...trol wheel PhotoTV HD This camera is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard By connecting a Sony TV compatible with PhotoTV HD using an HDMI Cable sold separately a whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality PhotoTV HD allows for a highly detailed photo like expression of subtle textures and colors When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with...

Page 222: ...for connection to your TV on the other end Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of time if you are shooting movies when the camera and TV are connected by an HDMI Cable sold separately Movies in AVCHD view are movies recorded with Movie format set to AVCHD 60i 60p for 1080 60i compliant devices or AVCHD 50i 50p for 1080 50i compliant devices Related Topic Viewing 3...

Page 223: ...tor of the camera A and the HDMI jack of the TV B using an HDMI Cable sold separately C 2 Turn on the TV and set the input 3 Press the playback button of the camera to turn on the camera 4 MENU Settings Main Settings CTRL FOR HDMI On 5 Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV s remote controller to select the desired mode Menu Function Slideshow with music Automatically plays back images with sound ef...

Page 224: ...ating instructions of the TV If the camera functions in an undesired manner when you are controlling it using the TV s remote controller such as when connected via HDMI to another manufacturer s TV press MENU Settings Main Settings CTRL FOR HDMI Off When the camera is in Easy Mode SYNC MENU does not appear on the TV Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 224 ...

Page 225: ...ndard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition SD TV using a USB AV DC IN Cable for multi use terminal sold separately Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV 2 Connect the multi connector of the camera A and the audio video input jacks on the TV B using a USB AV DC IN Cable for multi use terminal sold separately ...

Page 226: ...or faster is required when processing HD PS movies Memory 512 MB or more For playing editing the High Definition movies 1 GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 500 MB Display Screen resolution 1 024 768 dots or more 1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required to use the function for creatin...

Page 227: ...nnection Mac OS X v10 3 to v10 6 Music Transfer PMB Portable Mac OS X v10 4 to v10 6 Equipped with Intel Processor Notes Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including the camera may not operate depending on the ...

Page 228: ...d Eye Correction etc still images and change the shooting date and time Blu ray discs AVCHD discs and DVD Video discs can be created from movies in AVCHD view imported to a computer An Internet connection is required when creating a Blu ray disc or a DVD Video disc for the first time However movies shot with the image quality set to AVC HD 28M PS cannot be recorded to a disc in the same quality Co...

Page 229: ...Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks and to delete and add Music files You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera The following track types can be imported using Music Transfer MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer Music CD tracks Preset music saved on the camera Before starting up Music Transfer perform MENU Settings Ma...

Page 230: ...computer when the connecting confirmation message appears When the camera is not connected to your computer some functions cannot be used such as importing images 7 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete 8 Start up the software To start up PMB click PMB on the desktop For the detailed operation method see the following PMB support page English only http www sony co jp pmb se or click...

Page 232: ...e software Installing Music Transfer Macintosh Installing Music Transfer Macintosh 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive 2 Double click SONYPMB 3 Double click the MusicTransfer pkg file in the Mac folder The installation of the software starts Notes PMB is not compatible with Macintosh computers Shut down all other application software before you in...

Page 233: ...the camera to the computer Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Connect the camera to your computer using a multi use terminal USB cable supplied A When a USB connection is established for the first time your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera Wait for a while When connecting the camera to a computer using the multi use terminal USB cable power feeding from the comput...

Page 234: ...copy the desired images to the computer Notes Use PMB for operations such as when importing movies in AVCHD view to a computer If operations are performed on files or folders for movies in AVCHD view on the camera from a PC while the camera is connected to a PC the image file may be destroyed or playback may become impossible Do not delete or copy movies in AVCHD view from a PC to the camera s mem...

Page 235: ...e files are copied to the hard disk 3 Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files The image is displayed Notes If operations are performed on files or folders for movies in AVCHD view on the camera from a PC while the camera is connected to a PC the image file may be destroyed or playback may become impossible Do not delete or copy movies in AVC...

Page 236: ... cable Removing a memory card Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory Turning off the camera 1 Double click the disconnect icon on the tasktray 2 Click USB Mass Storage Device Stop 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Notes Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash icon beforehand when you use a M...

Page 237: ... service or other services the services provided by these and other websites you must consent to the following Some websites require registration procedures and or fees to use their services In using such services you must comply with the terms and conditions established by the websites concerned Services may be terminated or changed in accordance with the convenience of the website operators Sony...

Page 238: ...MB Portable is not supported for movies in AVCHD view Set LUN Setting in Main Settings to Multi If you cannot start up PMB Portable set USB Connect Setting to Mass Storage Always connect to a network when using PMB Portable When uploading images over the Internet the cache may remain in the computer being used depending on the service provider This is also true when this camera is used for this pu...

Page 239: ...BLE folder The Region Selection screen appears 3 Select the appropriate Region and Country Area and then click OK The User Agreement screen appears 4 Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click I Agree PMB Portable starts up Notes PMB Portable is not supported for movies in AVCHD view Set LUN Setting in Main Settings to Multi If you cannot start up PMB Portable set ...

Page 240: ...d creating an AVCHD format disc Creating an AVCHD format disc using a DVD Writer Recorder other than DVDirect Express Ordinary DVD playback devices DVD player computer that can play DVDs etc Importing movies to a computer using PMB and creating a standard definition image quality STD disc Notes If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect DVD Writer use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or connec...

Page 241: ...n be used with PMB The following 12 cm discs can be used with PMB For information on Blu ray discs see Creating Blu ray discs Details DVD R DVD R DVD R DL Cannot be re written DVD RW DVD RW Can be re written and used again Always maintain your PlayStation 3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation 3 system software The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries regions Back to top Co...

Page 242: ...k Create Discs then select Create AVCHD Format Discs HD 5 Create the disc by following the on screen instructions Playing an AVCHD disc on a PC AVCHD discs can be played on a PC using Player for AVCHD installed along with PMB To start the software click on Start All Programs PMB PMB Launcher View Player for AVCHD For detailed operations see the Help for Player for AVCHD Images may not play back sm...

Page 243: ...e power of the PC and insert an unused disc in the DVD drive If software other than PMB starts automatically exit that software 2 Start PMB 3 Select the AVCHD movie to be written to the disc 4 Click Create Discs then select Create DVD Video Format Discs STD 5 Create the disc by following the on screen instructions Notes Be sure that PMB has already been installed Details Discs cannot be created fo...

Page 244: ... must be capable of creating Blu ray discs BD R not re writable or BD RE re writable discs can be used Multi session recordings cannot be made To create Blu ray discs be sure to install BD Add on Software on the PMB installation screen To install your PC must be connected to the Internet For detailed operations see PMB Help Notes When saving movies shot with the image quality set to AVC HD 28M PS ...

Page 245: ...images You can print still images using the following methods Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details see the operating instructions supplied with the printer Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied PMB software and print the images For details see the PMB Help Printing at a shop Details Notes When you print still ...

Page 246: ...ming to DPOF you can make a Print order mark on images in advance in the playback mode so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the shop Notes You cannot print images stored in the internal memory at a print shop directly from the camera Copy the images to a memory card then take the memory card to the print shop Details Consult your photo printing service shop as to wha...

Page 247: ...items under Troubleshooting then check your camera If a code such as C E appears on the screen see Self diagnosis display 2 Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power 3 Initialize the settings Details 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Be aware that by sending the camera for repair you give consent that the ...

Page 248: ...amera In this case a message is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on and Power Save is set to Standard or Stamina the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again The remaining charge indicator is incorrect This is caused when you use the camera ...

Page 249: ... pack in an extremely hot or cold location Charge the battery pack within the proper charging temperature range of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The camera makes a noise when it is shaken If the power is not on the camera may make a noise when it is shaken This is not a malfunction Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 249 ...

Page 250: ... memory card SDHC memory card or SDXC memory card Class 4 or faster Set Demo Mode to Off Details Smile Shutter function does not work No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected Details Set Demo Mode to Off Details Anti blur function does not work The anti blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down Recording takes a lo...

Page 251: ...selected in Scene Selection Shooting in Sweep Panorama mode Shooting in 3D mode Shooting in movie mode Set the flash to On when the camera is set to Manual Exposure Shooting or Scene Selection mode is set to Landscape Backlight Correction HDR Gourmet Pet Beach or Snow mode Details Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash Particles dust pollen etc in the air reflected the fl...

Page 252: ...hoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash Light the room and shoot the subject Retouch the image using Retouch Red Eye Correction in viewing menu Details or correct using PMB Dots appear and remain on the screen This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded Cannot shoot images in succession The internal memory or memory card is full Delete unnecessary image...

Page 253: ...n the camera Stereoscopic images can be played back on this camera only when that image has been recorded using Sweep Multi Angle mode 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file If either file is deleted on the PC the camera may not operate correctly The date and time are not displayed The screen display is set to display images only Press Display Setting on the control wheel to display info...

Page 255: ...Using MENU items Viewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Deleting Deleting Cannot delete an image Cancel the protection Details Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 255 ...

Page 256: ...taken in Date Time Setting is not set or set time is shifted greatly Set the date and time correctly Details The term of validity of GPS assist data has expired Update GPS assist data Details As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all depending on the location and time you use the ...

Page 257: ...sconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera and connect it again firmly Disconnect all equipment other than the camera the keyboard and the mouse from the USB connectors of your computer Connect the camera directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device Set USB Power Supply to Off Your computer may recognize the camera Cannot import images Connect the c...

Page 258: ...e movie directly from the memory card Import the movie to your computer using PMB and play it back Details Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera Use PMB to play images stored on a PC with this camera Register the image in the Image Database File and play in Date View Details Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 258 ...

Page 259: ...ist Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Memory card Cannot insert a memory card Insert the memory card in the correct direction You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera Make sure that the memory card is ful...

Page 260: ...p page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Internal memory Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory There is a memory card inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card The memory card is full Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal me...

Page 261: ...ancel the trimming or borderless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Cannot print images with the date Select MENU Shooting Settings Write Date On to insert a date on the image Make sure that once the date i...

Page 262: ...n extended The battery pack is discharged Replace it with a charged battery pack then turn the camera on again Do not attempt to force the lens that has stopped moving The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Set the date and time again Details The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged I...

Page 263: ...dealer or local authorized Sony service facility C 32 E 95 There is trouble with the camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 The camera cannot read or write data on the memory card Try turning off and on the camera again or taking out and inserting the memory card several times The internal memory has experienced a format error or an unformatted memory card is inserted Format the in...

Page 264: ...tomatically or you may be unable to record movies Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down Internal memory error Turn the power off and then on again Reinsert the memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera Details The terminal section of the memory card is dirty The memory card is damaged This memory card is not formatted correctly The inserted mem...

Page 265: ...ected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow File found which was not recognized You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera Delete the file on a computer and then delete the folder Folder error Cannot record to the selected folder Please select a different folder A folder with the same first three digit number already ...

Page 266: ...ay occur due to insufficient light Use the flash or mount the camera on a tripod to secure the camera MP4 12M is not supported with this memory card MP4 6M is not supported with this memory card For recording movies it is recommended that you use a Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media a Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media or an SD card Class 4 or faster Turn the power off and on again The lens malfunction M...

Page 267: ...recorded with Movie format set to AVCHD 60i 60p for 1080 60i compliant devices or AVCHD 50i 50p for 1080 50i compliant devices It is not possible to record to the camera s Image Database File or play back using Date View Use PMB to back up all images to a PC and use it to restore a memory card Image Database File error Cannot recover data Import all of the images to the computer with PMB and forma...

Page 268: ...cut off during image transfer or transfer was cut off because device memory is full Check the available memory capacity and try transferring data using TransferJet again You may not be able to receive the image depending on the image Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony Corporation 268 ...

Page 269: ...ry card may be damaged Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data On database files When you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and turn on the power part of the memory card capacity is used to automatically create a database file It may take some time until you can perform the next operation Do not use store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot ...

Page 270: ...w 3D images shot with this camera on a 3D compatible monitor you may experience discomfort in the form of eye strain fatigue or nausea To prevent these symptoms we recommend that you take regular breaks However you need to determine for yourself the length and frequency of breaks you require as they vary according to the individual If you experience any type of discomfort stop viewing the 3D image...

Page 271: ...technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However some tiny black and or bright dots white red blue or green may appear on the LCD screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a wi...

Page 272: ...ardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this r...

Page 273: ...k Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So in cold places the operational time of the battery pack is shorter We recommend the following to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket be aware of sh...

Page 274: ...amera in slideshow playback mode until the power goes off To prevent staining the terminal short circuiting etc be sure to use a supplied battery case when carrying or storing On battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one The batte...

Page 275: ...ack replace it with a new or different one and check that the battery is charged correctly If the battery is charged correctly a battery error may have occurred If the Power charge lamp does not light even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the camera and the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that the charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby Charging stops and enters standby status a...

Page 276: ...e stable operations of the memory card we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card This data cannot be restored Be sure to backup any important data to a PC or other storage location If you repeatedly record delete images fragmentation of data may occur on the mem...

Page 277: ...d Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media are equipped with MagicGate functions MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera 3 Movies in AVCHD view MP4 12M and MP4 6M size movies cannot be recorded to Memory Stick media other than Memory Stick PRO Duo media or Memory Stick PRO HG Duo...

Page 279: ...e fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the flash Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface resulting in insufficient light emission Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent damage to the...

Page 280: ...s may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card Units Images Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Approx 19 MB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 16M 3 335 670 1350 2700 5400 10M 4 430 860 1700 3450 7000 5M 7 730 1450 2950 5900 11500 VGA 98 9600 19000 38500 40000 40000 16 9 12M 3 355 710 1400 2850 5700 16 9 2M 21 2100 4250 8600 17000 34500 Notes When the number o...

Page 281: ... 15m 2h 30m 2h 30m AVC HD 24M FX 10m 10m 20m 20m 40m 40m 1h 30m 1h 30m 3h 3h AVC HD 17M FH 10m 10m 30m 30m 1h 1h 2h 2h 4h 5m 4h 5m AVC HD 9M HQ 25m 15m 50m 40m 1h 45m 1h 20m 3h 35m 2h 45m 7h 20m 5h 30m MP4 12M 20m 40m 1h 20m 2h 45m 5h 30m MP4 6M 35m 1h 15m 2h 40m 5h 20m 10h 50m MP4 3M 1h 10m 2h 25m 4h 55m 10h 20h 5m The number in is the minimum recordable time Continuous shooting is possible for a...

Page 282: ...eshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Precautions About this camera Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad You can use the AC Adaptor supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz Note An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction Back to top Copyright...

Page 283: ... color TV system for the country or region where you are using the camera NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealan...

Page 284: ...ting Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Precautions About this camera About this camera Intelligent Pantilter Intelligent Pantilter Intelligent Pantilter sold separately allows you to take pictures automatically by having the camera detect people s faces For details see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter Back to top Copyright 2011 Sony ...

Page 285: ...y than that of the conventional image compressing format The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs hard disk drive flash memory memory card etc Recording and playback on the camera Based on the AVCHD format your camera records with the high definition image quality HD mentioned below Video signal 3 10...

Page 286: ...cations locations surrounded by dense trees under an elevated bridge or in locations where magnetic fields are generated such as near high voltage cables Near devices that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as the camera near 1 5 GHz band mobile telephones etc On triangulating errors If you move to another location right after turning on the camera it may take a longer time for the ...

Page 287: ...s camera About this camera TransferJet standard TransferJet standard TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below TransferJet standard Conforms to PCL Spec Rev 1 0 Protocol Class Name communication type SCSI Block Device Target OBEX Push Server OBEX Push Client Use the SCSI communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet compatible device sold separately Or use the ...

Page 288: ... DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the following GNU Ge...

Page 289: ...I logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel Pentium and Intel Core are trademarks or registere...

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