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Help Guide

Digital Still Camera

DSC-HX99

Checking the camera and the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Camera (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (1)
(supplied in some countries/regions)

Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 (1)

Micro USB cable (1)

AC Adaptor (1)
The type of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country/region.

Wrist strap (1)

Startup Guide (1)
Reference Guide (1)

Summary of Contents for Cyber-shot DSC-HX99

Page 1: ...application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed in advance Zoom Assist This function helps you compose your shot by zooming out temporarily when you lose track of the subject so that you can relocate the subject quickly DSC HX99 Accessories compatibility information This website provides the accessories compatibility information Another window will open Names of parts Icons and indicators Identi...

Page 2: ...d items Charging the battery pack Inserting removing the battery pack Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera Charging by connecting to a computer Battery life and number of recordable images Supplying power from a wall outlet wall socket Notes on the battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack Inserting a memory card sold separately Inserting removing a memory card Memory...

Page 3: ...s DMF Focus Magnifier MF Assist still image Focus Magnif Time Initial Focus Mag still image Peaking Setting Selecting a drive mode Continuous shooting Self timer Drive Mode Cont Shooting Spd Priority Cont Self timer Self timer Cont Cont Bracket Single Bracket Indicator during bracket shooting WB bracket DRO Bracket Bracket Settings Taking pictures of yourself by monitoring the screen 3 ...

Page 4: ...ill image Aspect Ratio still image File Format still image Panorama Size Panorama Direction Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial function Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Switching the auto mode Auto Mode About Scene Recognition Program Auto Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Recall Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 Movie Exposure Mode Controllin...

Page 5: ... The zoom features available with this product Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale Zoom Assist Rng of Zoom Assist Zoom Speed Zoom Func on Ring White balance White Balance Priority Set in AWB Capturing a basic white color in Custom Setup mode Setting how to process images Photo Creativity Creative Style Picture Effect Soft Skin Effect still image Auto Obj Framing still image Color Space still image ...

Page 6: ...ion New Registration Face Registration Order Exchanging Face Registration Delete Using the flash Using flash Red Eye Reduction Flash Mode Flash Comp Recording movies Shooting movies Movie w shutter Movie recording formats File Format movie Record Setting movie Proxy Recording Audio Recording Micref Level Wind Noise Reduct Auto Slow Shut movie SteadyShot movie TC UB Settings 6 ...

Page 7: ...amic images Enlarge Init Mag Enlarge Initial Pos Playing back movies Motion Shot Video Motion Interval ADJ Volume Settings Photo Capture Playing back images on the image index screen Image Index Switching between still images and movies View Mode Disp Cont Shoot Grp Playing back images using slideshow Slide Show Protecting data Protecting images Protect Setting Rating function Rating Rating Set Cu...

Page 8: ...a Settings1 Camera Settings2 Assigning selected functions to the button Custom Key still image movie playback Function Menu Set Customizing MENU My Menu Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page Delete All Checking images before after recording Auto Review Monitor viewfinder settings Grid Line FINDER MONITOR Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright Finder Color Temp Function for VF close Display Qual...

Page 9: ...e Auto Pwr OFF Temp NTSC PAL Selector HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution HDMI Settings 24p 60p Output movie Only for 1080 60i compatible models HDMI Settings HDMI Info Display HDMI Settings TC Output movie HDMI Settings REC Control movie HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI HDMI Settings HDMI Audio Out movie USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply PC Remote Settings Still Img Save Dest PC Remote Setting...

Page 10: ...ng an iPhone or iPad QR Code Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad SSID Transferring images to a Smartphone Snd to Smrtphn Func Send to Smartphone Snd to Smrtphn Func Sending Target proxy movies Sending images to an Android smartphone NFC One touch Sharing Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer Transferring images to a TV View on TV Reading location information from a smartpho...

Page 11: ...shooting Imaging Edge Imaging Edge Creating a movie disc Selecting a disc to be created Creating Blu ray Discs from high definition image quality movies Creating DVD discs AVCHD recording discs from high definition image quality movies Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies List of MENU items Using MENU items Camera Settings1 File Format still image JPEG Quality still image JPEG Ima...

Page 12: ...F Pre AF still image Exposure Comp ISO Metering Mode Face Prty in Mlti Mtr Flash Mode Flash Comp Red Eye Reduction White Balance Priority Set in AWB D Range Opt DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Soft Skin Effect still image Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif Time Initial Focus Mag still image MF Assist still image Peaking Setting Face Registration New Registration 12 ...

Page 13: ...le Format movie Record Setting movie Proxy Recording Auto Slow Shut movie Audio Recording Micref Level Wind Noise Reduct SteadyShot movie Marker Display movie Marker Settings movie Movie w shutter Release w o Card SteadyShot still image Rng of Zoom Assist Zoom Setting Zoom Speed Zoom Func on Ring DISP Button Monitor Finder FINDER MONITOR Zebra Setting Grid Line Exposure Set Guide 13 ...

Page 14: ...nding Target proxy movies Send to Computer View on TV Ctrl w Smartphone Airplane Mode Wi Fi Settings WPS Push Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address Wi Fi Settings SSID PW Reset Bluetooth Settings Loc Info Link Set Edit Device Name Reset Network Set Playback Protecting images Protect Rotating an image Rotate Deleting multiple selected images Delete Rating Rating Set Cust K...

Page 15: ...he image index screen Image Index Disp Cont Shoot Grp Rotating recorded images automatically Display Rotation Setup Monitor Brightness Viewfinder Bright Finder Color Temp Volume Settings Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Delete confirm Display Quality Auto Monitor OFF Pwr Save Start Time Function for VF close NTSC PAL Selector Auto Pwr OFF Temp Touch Operation Touch Panel Pad Touch Pad Settings Demo Mode ...

Page 16: ... Settings HDMI Audio Out movie 4K Output Sel movie USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply PC Remote Settings Still Img Save Dest PC Remote Settings RAW J PC Save Img Language Date Time Setup Area Setting Format File Number Set File Name Select REC Folder New Folder Folder Name Recover Image DB Display Media Info Version Setting Reset My Menu Add Item Sort Item Delete Item Delete Page 16 ...

Page 17: ...utions This product Precautions On cleaning Number of recordable images Recordable movie times Using the AC Adaptor battery charger abroad AVCHD format License Specifications Trademarks If you have problems Troubleshooting Self diagnosis display Warning messages 17 ...

Page 18: ...t lever until the image is clear in the viewfinder 7 Viewfinder When you look into the viewfinder the viewfinder mode is activated and when you take your face away from the viewfinder the viewing mode returns to the monitor mode 8 Viewfinder pop up switch 9 N mark Align this mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone with an NFC function For details refer to the operating instructions suppli...

Page 19: ...t the monitor angle 3 Eye sensor 4 For shooting Fn Function button For viewing Send to Smartphone button 5 MOVIE Movie button 6 MENU button 7 Charge lamp 8 Multi Micro USB Terminal This terminal supports Micro USB compatible devices 9 Wi Fi Bluetooth antenna built in 10 Hook for strap Attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent damage caused by dropping the product 11 19...

Page 20: ...d damage to the camera may occur 3 Memory card slot 4 Access lamp 5 HDMI micro jack 6 Battery Memory card cover 7 Speaker 8 Slide down the viewfinder pop up switch A If you slide the viewfinder pop up switch when the power is off the camera turns on To choose whether or not to turn the camera off when the viewfinder is stowed select MENU Setup Function for VF close 1 Grasp both sides of the eyepie...

Page 21: ...viewfinder when it is being raised Be sure that the eyepiece is stored in the viewfinder unit before attempting to push down the viewfinder If it is not stored and you try to force the viewfinder down a malfunction may result 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Adjust the diopter adjustment lever to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder 3 21 ...

Page 22: ... Photo Creativity Drive Mode and Flash Mode functions are assigned to the top bottom left right side of the control wheel In addition you can assign selected functions to the left right side and the center of the control wheel During playback you can display the next previous image by pressing the right left side of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel Related Topic Focus Standard Cus...

Page 23: ...nstantly for various shooting modes You can also allocate frequently used functions to the control ring by selecting MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key or Custom Key Control Ring Icons and function names are displayed on the screen as follows Ex Adjust zoom by turning the control ring 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 24: ...lay the menu screen 1 Select the desired setting you want to adjust using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel and then press the center of the control wheel Select an icon at the top of the screen A and press the left right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item You can go back to the previous screen by pressing the MENU button B 2 S...

Page 26: ...red to the Fn Function button Press the DISP on the control wheel repeatedly to display a screen mode other than For viewfinder and then press the Fn Function button 1 Select the desired function by pressing the top bottom left right side of the control wheel 2 Select the desired setting by turning the control wheel and press the center of the control wheel Some functions can be fine tuned using t...

Page 27: ... the desired function in step 2 then press the center of the control wheel The dedicated setting screen for the function will appear Follow the operating guide A to adjust settings Related Topic Function Menu Set 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 27 ...

Page 28: ...ating guide A to adjust settings MENU Camera Settings2 DISP Button Monitor 1 Place a mark on For viewfinder and then select Enter 2 Press the DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to For viewfinder 3 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen The displayed contents and their positions in the illustrations are just guidelines and may differ from the actual displays Auto mode ...

Page 29: ...creen are not adjustable When using Creative Style some of the setup tasks can only be accomplished on a dedicated screen Related Topic Switching the screen display while shooting during playback 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 29 ...

Page 30: ...acter type will switch between alphabet letters numerals and symbols 2 Keyboard Each time you press this key the characters corresponding to that key will be displayed one by one in order For example If you want to enter abd Press the key for abc once to display a select 5 Move cursor and press the key for abc twice to display b press the key for def once to display d 3 Finalize Finalizes the ente...

Page 31: ...r from the actual display Icons on the shooting screen Monitor mode Viewfinder mode Shooting mode Scene recognition P P A S M Shooting mode Register number Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 1 Camera settings NO CARD Memory card status 100 Remaining number of recordable images Writing data Number of images left to write Aspect ratio of still images 2 31 ...

Page 32: ...ss AF Illuminator SteadyShot Off On Camera shake warning Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom PC Remote Bright Monitoring Overlay icon No audio recording of movies Micref Level Low Wind Noise Reduct Touch Shutter Focus Cancel Lock on AF Cancel Spot Focus Performing Spot Focus NFC active Bluetooth connection available Bluetooth connection unavailable Connected to smartphone Not connected to sma...

Page 33: ... Flash Mode Red Eye Reduction 0 0 Flash Comp Focus Mode Focus Area JPEG RAW RAW J File Format Metering Mode 7500K A5 G5 White Balance Auto Preset Custom Color temperature Color filter D Range Opt Auto HDR 3 3 3 Creative Style Contrast saturation and sharpness Smile detection sensitivity indicator Picture Effect Face Priority in AF Soft Skin Effect 4 Focus indicator exposure settings Focus indicato...

Page 34: ...splay for canceling focusing Switch Av Tv Guide display for switching aperture value and shutter speed Bracket indicator Spot metering area C 32 00 Self diagnosis display Exposure Setting Guide Shutter speed indicator Aperture indicator Histogram Digital level gauge STBY REC Movie recording standby Movie recording in progress 0 12 Movie recording time minutes seconds Control ring function Control ...

Page 35: ...mber of images in the view mode NFC active Remaining battery Continuous shooting group Proxy movie included 1 Camera settings Refer to Icons on the shooting screen 2 Shooting settings Picture Effect error Auto HDR error Refer to Icons on the shooting screen for other icons displayed in this area 3 Image information 4 35 ...

Page 37: ...iewfinder press the DISP button while looking into the viewfinder Each time you press the DISP button the screen display changes The displayed contents and their position are just a guideline and may differ from the actual display During shooting Monitor Display All Info No Disp Info Histogram Level For viewfinder Display All Info During shooting Viewfinder Level No Disp Info Histogram Level Durin...

Page 38: ...ook through the viewfinder to set the display settings for the viewfinder Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting The information in the histogram display does not indicate the final photograph It is information about image displayed on the screen The final result depends on the aperture value etc The histogram display is extremely different between shooting and playback in the followi...

Page 39: ...r Off Display All Info when using the viewfinder To change the display modes that are switched when you press the DISP button select MENU Camera Settings2 DISP Button and change the setting Related Topic DISP Button Monitor Finder 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 39 ...

Page 40: ...l in either direction the indicator turns to green For viewfinder Displays only shooting information on the monitor not the subject This setting is a display setting for shooting with the viewfinder Monitor Off Always turns the monitor off when shooting images You can use the monitor when playing back images or operating MENU This setting is a display setting for shooting with the viewfinder Note ...

Page 42: ...the number of pieces Camera 1 Power cord mains lead 1 supplied in some countries regions Rechargeable Battery Pack NP BX1 1 Micro USB cable 1 AC Adaptor 1 The type of the AC Adaptor may differ depending on the country region Wrist strap 1 Startup Guide 1 Reference Guide 1 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 42 ...

Page 43: ...mera DSC HX99 Inserting removing the battery pack Open the battery memory card cover 1 Insert the battery pack while pressing the lock lever A with the tip of the battery until the battery locks into place 2 Close the cover 3 43 ...

Page 44: ...ery pack Make sure that the access lamp is not lit and turn off the camera Then slide the lock lever A and remove the battery pack Be careful not to drop the battery pack 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 44 ...

Page 45: ...ry pack will not be charged When you use a completely new battery pack or a battery pack that has not been used for a long time the charge lamp may flash quickly when the battery is charged If this happens remove the battery pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then re insert it to recharge Do not continuously or repeatedly charge the battery pack without using it if it is already ...

Page 46: ...and battery packs micro USB cables supplied and AC Adaptors supplied Related Topic Notes on the battery pack Notes on charging the battery pack Using the AC Adaptor battery charger abroad 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 46 ...

Page 47: ...tion has been established between the computer and the camera Doing so may cause a malfunction Before turning on off or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode disconnect the camera from the computer Proper operation cannot be guaranteed on all types of computers Charging cannot be guaranteed with a custom built computer modified computer or a computer connected through a US...

Page 48: ...d off once every ten times The flash strobes once for every two pictures The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard and shooting under the following conditions The image quality is set to XAVC S HD 60p 50M 50p 50M Actual shooting movies Battery life based on repeated shooting zooming shooting stand by turning on ...

Page 49: ...mp is lit The data in the memory card may be damaged As long as the power is on the battery pack will not be charged even if the camera is connected to the AC Adaptor Under certain conditions power may be supplied from the battery pack supplementarily even if you are using the AC adaptor Do not remove the Micro USB cable while power is supplied from a wall outlet wall socket Before you remove the ...

Page 50: ...power source the laptop s battery charge may decrease Do not charge this product using the laptop computer for too long Do not turn on restart a computer wake a computer from sleep mode or turn off a computer while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable Doing so may cause a malfunction of this product Disconnect the product and the computer before performing the above operations W...

Page 51: ...y not be able to turn on the product or the battery pack may not be properly charged In that case clean the battery by lightly wiping off any dust using a soft cloth or a cotton swab How to store the battery pack To maintain the battery pack s function charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the camera at least once a year before storing it Store the battery in a cool dry place afte...

Page 52: ...k is the specified type remove the battery pack replace it with a new or different one and check that the newly inserted battery is charging correctly If the newly inserted battery is charging correctly the previously inserted battery may be faulty If the charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the product and the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that charging has stopped ...

Page 53: ... battery memory card cover 1 Insert the memory card microSD memory card microSDHC memory card microSDXC memory card Insert the card straight with the terminal side facing the monitor side of the camera as illustrated A Memory Stick Micro Insert the card with the terminal side facing the lens side of the camera as illustrated B 2 Close the cover 3 53 ...

Page 54: ... for more stable performance of the memory card To remove the memory card Open the memory card cover and make sure that the access lamp A is not lit then push in the memory card lightly once to remove it Related Topic Memory cards that can be used Notes on memory card Format 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 54 ...

Page 55: ...Notes on memory card Number of recordable images Recordable movie times 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Recording format Supported memory card Still image microSD microSDHC microSDXC card AVCHD microSD microSDHC microSDXC card Class 4 or faster or U1 or faster XAVC S 4K 60Mbps HD 50Mbps or lower HD 60Mbps microSDHC microSDXC card Class 10 or U1 or faster 4K 100Mbps HD 100Mbps microS...

Page 56: ... erase all data on the card exFAT is the file system used on microSDXC memory cards Do not expose the memory card to water Do not strike bend or drop the memory card Do not use or store the memory card under the following conditions High temperature locations such as in a car parked under the sun Locations exposed to direct sunlight Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present If...

Page 57: ...aphic location again after the date and time setting is finished select MENU Setup Date Time Setup or Area Setting Note If the date and time setting is canceled halfway the setting screen for the date and time appears every time you turn on the camera Related Topic Date Time Setup Turn on the camera The language setting screen will appear and then setting screen for date and time will appear 1 Sel...

Page 59: ... Topic Custom Key still image movie playback 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key or Custom Key desired key then assign the In Camera Guide function to the key The In Camera Guide function cannot be assigned to some keys 1 Select the MENU or Fn item of which you want to see descriptions then press the button to which the In Camera Guide function is assign...

Page 60: ...ld the camera Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera 2 Enlarge images with the W T zoom lever when shooting 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator lights up The shortest shooting distance is approximately 5 cm 0 16 ft W 250 cm 8 20 ft T from the lens 4 Press the shutter button fully down 5 MENU Camera Settings1 Focus ...

Page 61: ...the icon is displayed Related Topic List of mode dial function Zoom Playing back still images Auto Review Focus Mode Focus Area 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The focus is locked If it is difficult to focus on the desired subject set Focus Area to Center or Flexible Spot Keep pressing the shutter button halfway down and place the subject back in the original position to re compose ...

Page 62: ...manual focus Rotate the control ring to adjust the focus manually in the direct manual focus mode or manual focus mode Focus indicator lit The subject is in focus and the focus is locked flashing The subject is not in focus Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus Dark and distant subjects Subjects with poor contrast Subjects seen through glass Fast moving subjects Reflective li...

Page 64: ...s a secondary priority area for focusing To move the focus area When Focus Area is set to Flexible Spot or Expand Flexible Spot if pressing the button to which Focus Standard is assigned you can shoot while moving the focusing frame using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel To return the focusing frame to the center of the monitor press the C button while moving the frame To chang...

Page 65: ...nter of the screen and starts tracking by pressing the center of the control wheel If you press the key while the subject is being tracked tracking will be canceled Note You cannot set the Focus Standard function to Left Button or Right Button Related Topic Custom Key still image movie playback Focus Area Center Lock on AF 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom...

Page 66: ...e focusing mode while the button is held down AF MF Ctrl Toggle Switches the focusing mode until the button is pressed again Note You cannot set the AF MF Control Hold function to Left Button or Right Button of the control wheel Related Topic Custom Key still image movie playback 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key or Custom Key desired button AF MF Cont...

Page 67: ...n Focus Mode is set to Manual Focus The Eye AF function may not function very well in the following situations When the person is wearing sunglasses When the front hair covers the person s eyes In low light or back lit conditions When the eyes are closed When the person is in the shade When the person is out of focus When the person is moving too much If the person is moving too much the detection...

Page 68: ...s enabled the face detection frame turns white In case you have registered the priority order for each face using Face Registration the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish purple Hint When Set Face Prty in AF is set to On a detection frame is displayed over ...

Page 69: ... set to Off a green focusing frame will be displayed over faces that are in focus When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto Face Priority in AF is set to On The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions Related Topic Face Registration New Registration Face Registration Order Exchanging 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright ...

Page 70: ...y not function very well in the following situations The subject is moving too quickly The subject is too small or too large The contrast between the subject and the background is poor It is dark The ambient light changes Lock on AF does not work in the following situations Sweep Panorama When Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur or Fireworks When shooting in the Manual Fo...

Page 72: ...ter button halfway down During focusing operations the screen may shake Menu item details On Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Pre AF desired setting 1 72 ...

Page 73: ...minator lights up automatically in dark surroundings Off Does not use the AF illuminator Note You cannot use AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode Sweep Panorama When Focus Magnifier is activated When Scene Selection is set to the following modes Landscape Night Scene Pet Fireworks The AF illuminator emits a very bright light Although there is no health hazard do not look direct...

Page 74: ...wfinder If you re select the Focus Mode any focus distance that you set manually will be canceled Related Topic Focus Magnifier Peaking Setting MF Assist still image 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Mode Manual Focus 1 Rotate the control ring to achieve sharp focus When you rotate the control ring the focus distance is displayed on the screen 2 Press the s...

Page 75: ...ituations such as macro shooting Related Topic Peaking Setting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Mode DMF 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus automatically 2 Keep the shutter button pressed halfway down and then rotate the control ring to achieve a sharper focus When you rotate the control ring the focus distance is displayed on the screen 3 Pr...

Page 76: ...function double tap the monitor again You can also exit the focus magnifier function by pressing the shutter button halfway down Related Topic MF Assist still image Focus Magnif Time Initial Focus Mag still image Custom Key still image movie playback Touch Operation 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnifier 1 Press the center of the control wheel to enlar...

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Page 78: ... magnified by selecting MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnif Time Note You cannot use MF Assist when shooting movies Use the Focus Magnifier function instead Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF Focus Magnif Time 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 MF Assist On 1 Turn the control ring to adjust the focus The image is enlarged You can magnify images furt...

Page 79: ... Magnifier function Menu item details 2 Sec Magnifies the images for 2 seconds 5 Sec Magnifies the images for 5 seconds No Limit Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button Related Topic Focus Magnifier MF Assist still image 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnif Time desired setting 1 79 ...

Page 80: ...nifier Select a setting that will help you frame your shot Menu item details x1 0 Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen x7 7 Displays a 7 7 times enlarged image Related Topic Focus Magnifier 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Initial Focus Mag desired setting 1 80 ...

Page 81: ...Level Sets the level of enhancement of in focus areas Peaking Color Sets the color used to enhance in focus areas Note Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus the effect of peaking differs depending on the subject The outline of in focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporatio...

Page 82: ...nce the shutter button was pressed Cont Bracket Shoots images while holding the shutter button down each with different degrees of exposure Single Bracket Shoots a specified number of images one by one each with a different degrees of exposure WB bracket Shoots a total of three images each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance color temperature and color f...

Page 83: ...ituations The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama Picture Effect is set to one of the following Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Mono Miniature Watercolor Illustration DRO Auto HDR is set to Auto HDR ISO is set to Multi Frame NR Smile Shutter is being used Related Topic Focus Mode 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Select Drive Mode of the control wheel Cont Shooting You can also s...

Page 84: ...lowing situations The shooting mode has been set to Sweep Panorama The Picture Effect is set to Soft Focus HDR Painting Rich tone Mono Miniature Watercolor or Illustration The DRO Auto HDR is set to Auto HDR ISO is set to Multi Frame NR Smile Shutter is being used Hint The focus exposure and white balance are locked to their values in the first shot 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation P...

Page 85: ...eel and select Single Shooting to cancel the self timer Set Audio signals to Off to turn off the beeping sound during the self timer countdown To use the self timer in bracket mode select bracket mode under drive mode then select MENU Camera Settings1 Bracket Settings Selftimer during Brkt Note The self timer is unavailable in the following situations The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama Smi...

Page 86: ...Sec 5 Img Self timer Cont 2 Sec 3 Img Self timer Cont 2 Sec 5 Img Hint Press the shutter button again or press on the control wheel to stop the count of the self timer Press on the control wheel and select Single Shooting to cancel the self timer 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Press Drive Mode of the control wheel Self timer Cont You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU Ca...

Page 87: ... exposure is compensated the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama When the flash is used the product performs flash bracket shooting which shifts the amount of flash light even if Cont Bracket is selected Press the shutter button for each image Related Topic B...

Page 88: ...xposure mode the exposure is changed by adjusting the ISO value If a setting other than ISO AUTO is selected the exposure is changed by adjusting the shutter speed When the exposure is compensated the exposure is shifted based on the compensated value Bracket shooting is unavailable in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama Related Topic Bracket ...

Page 89: ...hifted by 0 3 EV steps Exposure compensation 0 0 EV Flash bracketing lower indicator 3 images shifted by 0 7 EV steps Flash compensation 1 0 EV Note During bracket shooting guides equal to the number of images to be shot are displayed over under the bracket indicator When you start single bracket shooting the guides will disappear one by one as the camera records images 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 20...

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Page 91: ...eries of three images with large changes in the white balance within the range of 20MK 1 MK 1 is the unit that indicates the capability of color temperature conversion filters and indicates the same value as mired Note The last shot is shown on the auto review Related Topic Bracket Settings 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Select Drive Mode of the control wheel WB bracket You can als...

Page 92: ...O Bracket Hi Records a series of three images with large changes in the D Range Optimizer value Lv 1 Lv 3 and Lv 5 Note The last shot is shown on the auto review Related Topic Bracket Settings 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Select Drive Mode of the control wheel DRO Bracket You can also set the drive mode by selecting MENU Camera Settings1 Drive Mode 1 Select the desired mode using...

Page 93: ... number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self timer OFF 2 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec Bracket order Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing 0 0 Related Topic Cont Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Select Drive Mode of the control wheel select bracket shooting mode You can also set the drive mode by sele...

Page 94: ...e than the 3 second self timer mode first set Self portrait timer to Off then tilt the monitor upward approx 180 degrees 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Self portrait timer On 1 Tilt the monitor approximately 180 upward and then point the lens at yourself 2 Press the shutter button The product starts the self timer shooting after three seconds 3 94 ...

Page 95: ... the monitor Menu item details On Activates the touch operation Off Deactivates the touch operation Related Topic Func of Touch Oprtn Touch Shutter Func of Touch Oprtn Touch Focus Touch Pad Settings Touch Panel Pad 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Touch Operation desired setting 1 95 ...

Page 96: ...ons or touch pad operations Menu item details Touch Panel Pad Activates both the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder Touch Panel Only Activates only the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor Touch Pad Only Activates only the touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder Related Topic Touch Operati...

Page 97: ...e monitor until the shooting ends After the recording you can select the image you prefer Note The Touch Shutter function is unavailable in the following situations During viewfinder shooting When the shooting mode is set to Movie When the shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama During Smile Shutter mode When Focus Mode is Manual Focus When Focus Area is Flexible Spot When Focus Area is Expand Flex...

Page 98: ...c of Touch Oprtn Touch Focus 1 Select a Focus Area other than Flexible Spot or Expand Flexible Spot 1 MENU Camera Settings1 Center Lock on AF Off 2 Touch the monitor When shooting with the monitor touch the subject to focus When shooting with the viewfinder you can move the position of the focus by touching and dragging on the monitor while looking through the viewfinder When the shutter button is...

Page 99: ...able in the following situations When the shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama When Focus Mode is set to Manual Focus When using the digital zoom Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Panel Pad 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 99 ...

Page 100: ... of dragging and the amount of movement Relative Position Operation Area Sets the area to be used for touch pad operations Restricting the operational area can prevent erroneous operations caused by your nose etc touching the monitor About Touch Positioning Mode Selecting Absolute Position lets you move the focusing frame to a distant position more quickly because you can directly specify the posi...

Page 102: ...ponds to L Related Topic Aspect Ratio still image MENU Camera Settings1 JPEG Image Size desired setting 1 When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 L 16M 4896 3264 pixels M 8 9M 3648 2432 pixels S 4 5M 2592 1728 pixels When Aspect Ratio is set to 4 3 L 18M 4896 3672 pixels M 10M 3648 2736 pixels S 5 0M 2592 1944 pixels VGA 640 480 pixels When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 L 13M 4896 2752 pixels M 7 5M 3648 20...

Page 104: ...a fine Fine Standard Since the compression rate increases from Extra fine to Fine to Standard the file size decreases in the same order This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card but the image quality is lower Related Topic File Format still image 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 JPEG Quality desired setting 1 104 ...

Page 105: ...film 4 3 An aspect ratio suitable for viewing on a TV that does not support high definition 16 9 An aspect ratio suitable for viewing on a TV that supports high definition 1 1 The horizontal and vertical ratio is equal 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Aspect Ratio desired setting 1 105 ...

Page 106: ...e recorded with this camera the software Imaging Edge is needed With Imaging Edge you can open a RAW image file then convert it into a popular image format such as JPEG or TIFF or readjust the white balance saturation or contrast of the image You cannot apply Auto HDR or Picture Effect functions with RAW images RAW images shot by the camera are recorded in the compressed RAW format Note If you do ...

Page 107: ...ma Direction setting Menu item details When Panorama Direction is set to Up or Down Standard 3872 2160 Wide 5536 2160 When Panorama Direction is set to Left or Right Standard 8192 1856 Wide 12416 1856 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Panorama Direction 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Panorama Size desired setting 1 107 ...

Page 108: ...em details Right Pan the camera from the left to the right Left Pan the camera from the right to the left Up Pan the camera from the bottom to the top Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom Related Topic Sweep Panorama 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Panorama Direction desired setting 1 108 ...

Page 109: ... blur the background etc S Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot fast moving subjects etc by manually adjusting the shutter speed M Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot still images with the desired exposure by adjusting the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value F value 1 2 Memory recall Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or numeric settings registered in ...

Page 111: ...For Intelligent Auto mode most of the functions are set automatically and you cannot adjust the settings on your own Related Topic Switching the auto mode Auto Mode About Scene Recognition Mode Dial Guide 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Set the mode dial to Auto Mode 1 MENU Camera Settings1 Auto Mode Intelligent Auto 2 Point the camera at the subject When the camera recognized the s...

Page 112: ...ure not to move the camera before the multiple shots are recorded The product will not recognize the scene when you use zoom functions other than optical zoom The product may not properly recognize a scene under some shooting conditions When File Format is set to RAW or RAW JPEG the product cannot create a composite image For Superior Auto mode most of the functions are set automatically and you c...

Page 114: ...s Note In Superior Auto mode the recording process takes longer since the product creates a composite image In this case the overlay icon is displayed and the shutter sound is heard multiple times but only one image is recorded In Superior Auto mode and when the overlay icon is displayed be sure not to move the camera before the multiple shots are recorded For Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto mo...

Page 115: ...nes the following icons and guides are displayed on the first line Portrait Infant Night Portrait Night Scene Backlight Portrait Backlight Landscape Macro Spotlight Low Light When the product recognizes certain conditions the following icons are displayed on the second line Tripod Walk Move Move Bright Move Dark The condition Walk is recognized only when SteadyShot is set to Active or Intelligent ...

Page 116: ...en changes to P when you turn the control wheel To cancel program shift set the shooting mode to other than Program Auto or turn off the camera Note According to the brightness of the environment the program shift may not be used Set the shooting mode to another one than P or turn off the power to cancel the setting you made When the brightness changes the aperture F value and shutter speed also c...

Page 117: ...re Priority 1 Select the desired value by turning the control wheel Smaller F value The subject is in focus but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred Larger F value The subject and its foreground and background are all in focus If the aperture value you have set is not suitable for appropriate exposure the shutter speed on the shooting screen will blink If this happens change the ...

Page 118: ...rity mode When the shutter speed is 1 3 second s or longer noise reduction will be done after shooting for the same amount of time that the shutter was open However you cannot shoot any more while noise reduction is in progress The brightness of the image on the screen may differ from the actual image being shot 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Set the mode dial to S Shutter Priority...

Page 119: ...ot 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Set the mode dial to M Manual Exposure 1 Press the down side of the control wheel to select the shutter speed or aperture value then turn the control wheel to select a value You can also set ISO to ISO AUTO in manual exposure mode The ISO value automatically changes to achieve the appropriate exposure using the aperture value and shutter speed you ...

Page 120: ...ma 1 Point the camera at the subject 2 While pressing the shutter button halfway down aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition You can change the shooting direction prior to shooting using the control wheel A This part will not be shot 3 Press the shutter button fully down 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor 5 120 ...

Page 121: ...suited for shooting Sweep Panorama Moving subjects Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously similar patterns such as the sky beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls Subjects with brightness widely different from its surroundings such as the sun or a light bulb The Sweep Panorama shooting may be interrupted in the following situations ...

Page 123: ... the skin tones softly Macro Shoots close ups of the subjects such as flowers insects food or small items Landscape Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Sunset Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully Night Scene Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere Set the mode dial to SCN Scene Selection 1 Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting 2 1...

Page 124: ...p automatically Pop up the flash manually before shooting Anti Motion Blur Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image reducing subject blur and noise Pet Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings Gourmet Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color...

Page 125: ... Motion Blur with RAW or RAW JPEG File Format becomes JPEG temporarily Reducing blur is less effective even in Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur when shooting the following subjects Subjects with erratic movement Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously similar patterns such as the sky a beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls In...

Page 126: ...Note If you set Recall 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 Related Topic Memory Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Set the mode dial to 1 2 Memory recall 1 Press the center of the control wheel to confirm 2 126 ...

Page 127: ... shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value manually 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Set the mode dial to Movie 1 MENU Camera Settings2 Exposure Mode desired setting 2 Press the MOVIE mov...

Page 128: ...el press the left right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel and select the desired setting over side Images become brighter under side Images become darker When using Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto you can display the setting screen for Photo Creativity by pressing You can also select MENU Camera Settings1 Exposure Comp You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the r...

Page 129: ... compensation only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV for movies If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect Related Topic Cont Bracket Single Bracket Zebra Setting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 129 ...

Page 130: ... Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure Menu item details Off Does not display the guide On Displays the guide 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Exposure Set Guide desired setting 1 130 ...

Page 131: ...ition of the subject changes Highlight Measures the brightness while emphasizing the highlighted area on the screen This mode is suitable for shooting the subject while avoiding overexposure Hint When Multi is selected and Face Prty in Mlti Mtr is set to On the camera measures brightness based on detected faces When Metering Mode is set to Highlight and the D Range Opt or Auto HDR function is acti...

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Page 133: ...The camera measures brightness based on detected faces Off The camera measures brightness using the Multi setting without detecting faces Note When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto Face Prty in Mlti Mtr is locked to On Related Topic Metering Mode 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Prty in Mlti Mtr desired setting 1 133 ...

Page 134: ...Hint If you select the AEL hold function in Custom Key or Custom Key you can lock the exposure as long as you are holding down the button You cannot set the AEL hold function to Left Button or Right Button Note AEL hold and AEL toggle are not available when using zoom functions other than optical zoom 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key or Custom Key des...

Page 135: ...el for Zebra Level The settings for correct exposure confirmation and overexposure confirmation are registered to Custom1 and Custom2 respectively in the default settings To check the correct exposure set a standard value and the range for the brightness level The zebra pattern will appear on areas that fall within the range you set To check the overexposure set a minimum value for the brightness ...

Page 136: ... Range Opt is fixed to Off The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama Multi Frame NR When Picture Effect is set to other than Off DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when the following modes are selected in Scene Selection Sunset Night Scene Night Portrait Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur Fireworks The setting is fixed to D Range Optimizer Auto when Scene Selection modes other than the above modes are...

Page 137: ... does not flash light Do not change the composition before shooting Note This function is not available when the File Format is RAW or RAW JPEG Auto HDR is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Auto HDR is not available in the following situations When Multi Frame NR is selected When Picture Effect is set to other than Off You c...

Page 138: ...t the desired values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum The values are also applied when shooting in ISO AUTO mode under Multi Frame NR Note When File Format is set to RAW or RAW JPEG Multi Frame NR cannot be selected When Multi Frame NR is selected the flash D Range Opt or Auto HDR cannot be used When Picture Effect is set to other than Off Multi Frame NR cannot be selected ISO AUTO is sel...

Page 139: ...n with movies When you use the Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom or Digital Zoom function Metering Mode is fixed to Multi When using the Smart Zoom Clear Image Zoom or Digital Zoom function the following functions are not available Face Priority in AF Face Prty in Mlti Mtr Lock on AF Auto Obj Framing Related Topic Zoom Zoom Setting About zoom scale Zoom Speed Optical zoom range Images are magnified with...

Page 141: ...range of the optical zoom to zoom images You can assign the zoom function to the control ring Related Topic Zoom Setting The zoom features available with this product Zoom Assist Zoom Speed Zoom Func on Ring 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Enlarge images with the W T zoom lever when shooting Move the W T zoom lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out 1 141 ...

Page 142: ...roduct magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly On Digital Zoom When the zoom range of the Clear Image Zoom is exceeded the product magnifies images to the largest scale However the image quality will deteriorate Note Set Optical zoom only if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate Related Topic The ...

Page 143: ... Aspect Ratio is 4 3 Related Topic Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting JPEG Image Size still image 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation JPEG Image Size Zoom Setting Optical zoom only smart zoom On ClearImage Zoom On Digital Zoom L 18M Approx 2 0 Approx 4 0 M 10M Approx 1 3 Approx 2 7 Approx 5 4 S 5 0M Approx 1 9 Approx 3 8 Approx 7 6 143 ...

Page 144: ...e If you press the shutter button all the way down while pressing the key the previous zoom scale will not be restored and shooting will be performed with the angle of view set during zoom assist When you use the Zoom Assist function during movie shooting the captured area is not displayed inside the zoom assist frame but on the screen In addition the zoom sound may be recorded Related Topic Rng o...

Page 145: ... to zoom out with the Zoom Assist function Menu item details S Zooms out a small amount M Zooms out a medium amount L Zooms out a large amount Related Topic Zoom Assist 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Rng of Zoom Assist desired setting 1 145 ...

Page 146: ...om lever to fast Hint The Zoom Speed settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller sold separately connected to the camera Note Selecting Fast increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded Related Topic Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Zoom Speed desired settin...

Page 147: ...operate the zoom by turning the control ring Note In the following situations the zoom function activates as if Zoom Func on Ring is set to Standard even if it is set to Step When using the W T zoom lever to change the zoom scale When recording movies When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom When the shooting mode is set to something other than Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto assign...

Page 148: ...es the white balance setting saved in Custom Setup Custom Setup Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment Select a memorized custom white balance number Hint You can display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color tones as required by pressing the right side of the control wheel If the color tones do not come out as you exp...

Page 149: ... standard auto white balance The camera automatically adjusts the color tones Ambience Prioritizes the color tone of the light source This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere White Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low Related Topic White Balance 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Priorit...

Page 150: ...you use a flash when capturing a basic white color the custom white balance will be registered with the lighting from the flash Be sure to use a flash whenever you shoot with recalled settings that were registered with a flash 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 White Balance Custom Setup 1 Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the circle located in ...

Page 151: ...t to Superior Auto and you use Photo Creativity the product does not perform the overlay processing of images Related Topic Picture Effect Set the mode dial to Auto Mode 1 Set the shooting mode to Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto 2 Press Photo Creativity on the control wheel 3 Select the item to be changed using the control wheel Brightness Adjusts brightness Color Adjusts color Vividness Adjusts...

Page 153: ...andscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more Sunset For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun Black White For shooting images in black and white monotone Sepia For shooting images in sepia monotone To set Contrast Saturation and Sharpness Contrast Saturation and Sharpness can be adjusted for each i...

Page 154: ...nd subdued Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness The higher the value selected the more the contours are accentuated and the lower the value selected the more the contours are softened Note Creative Style is fixed to Standard in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect is set to other than Off When this function is set to Black White or Sepia Saturation cann...

Page 155: ...e colors and details Rich tone Mono Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details Miniature Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly with the background defocused considerably This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models Watercolor Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors Illustration Cre...

Page 156: ...hen significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred you may not be able to obtain good HDR images If the product detects such a situation appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Change the composition or re shoot the image carefully to avoid image blur as needed This function is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection ...

Page 157: ...es the Soft Skin Effect Hint When Soft Skin Effect is set to On you can select the effect level Select the effect level by pressing the right left side of the control wheel Note Soft Skin Effect is not available when File Format is RAW Soft Skin Effect is not available for RAW images when the File Format is RAW JPEG 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Soft Skin Eff...

Page 158: ...vie or when Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition depending on the shooting conditions Auto Obj Framing cannot be set when File Format is set to RAW or RAW JPEG Auto Obj Framing is not available in the following situations Drive Mode is set to Cont Shooting Spd Priority Cont Self timer Cont Cont Bracket Single Br...

Page 159: ...lor space has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the recorded image starts with _ Note AdobeRGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Ado...

Page 160: ...f no memory card has been inserted Disable Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted Note When no memory card has been inserted the images shot will not be saved The default setting is Enable It is recommended that you select Disable prior to actual shooting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Release w o Card desired setting 1 160 ...

Page 161: ...ther or not to use the SteadyShot function Menu item details On Uses SteadyShot Off Does not use SteadyShot We recommend that you set the camera to Off when using a tripod 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 SteadyShot desired setting 1 161 ...

Page 162: ...noise reduction normally Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately Note High ISO NR is fixed to Normal in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama When File Format is set to RAW this function is not available High ISO NR does not work for RAW images when the File Format is RAW JPEG 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera ...

Page 163: ...t to On Menu item details On Focuses with higher priority on faces registered using Face Registration Off Focuses without giving higher priority to registered faces Related Topic Set Face Prty in AF Face Registration New Registration Face Registration Order Exchanging 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Regist Faces Priority desired setting 1 163 ...

Page 164: ... shown If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter the product shoots the image After shooting the product returns to Smile Shutter mode Note You cannot use the Smile Shutter function with the following functions Sweep Panorama Picture Effect When using the Focus Magnifier function Scene Selection is set to Landscape Night Scene Sunset Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur Pet Gourmet or Fi...

Page 165: ... be registered Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat a mask sunglasses etc Related Topic Regist Faces Priority Set Face Prty in AF Smile Shutter 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration New Registration 1 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered and press th...

Page 166: ...he face registered first will be given priority You can change the priority order Related Topic Regist Faces Priority Set Face Prty in AF Smile Shutter 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration Order Exchanging 1 Select a face to change the order of priority 2 Select the destination 3 166 ...

Page 167: ...u execute Delete the data for registered face will remain in the product To delete the data for registered faces from the product select Delete All 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration Delete If you select Delete All you can delete all registered faces 1 167 ...

Page 168: ...t away from the subject or set the zoom to T and shoot with the flash again When the monitor is tilted upward 90 degrees or more it is difficult to operate the Flash pop up switch Raise the flash unit before adjusting the monitor angle When using flash to shoot pictures of yourself be careful not to look directly at the light because the flash will go off at a close distance To prevent the flash f...

Page 170: ... is always fired to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or whether the subject looks at the pre strobe or not 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Red Eye Reduction desired setting 1 170 ...

Page 171: ...and the background by slowing the shutter speed Rear Sync The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode Some Flash Mode settings are not available depending on the shooting ...

Page 172: ... the following modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection The higher flash effect side may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash effect side may not be visible Related Topic Using flash 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera ...

Page 173: ...n icon indicating that data is being written is displayed after shooting Do not remove the memory card while the icon is displayed The following settings for still image shooting are applied to the movie shooting White Balance Creative Style Metering Mode Face Priority in AF Face Prty in Mlti Mtr D Range Opt You can change the settings for ISO sensitivity exposure compensation and focus area while...

Page 174: ...Program Auto mode when shooting movies the aperture value and the shutter speed will be set automatically and cannot be changed For that reason the shutter speed may become fast in a bright environment and the motion of the subject may not be recorded smoothly By changing the exposure mode and adjusting the aperture value and the shutter speed the motion of the subject can be recorded smoothly Whe...

Page 175: ...g mode is set to Movie Off Disables movie recording using the shutter button Hint When Movie w shutter is set to On you can still start or stop recording movies using the MOVIE button When Movie w shutter is set to On you can use the shutter button to start or stop recording movies on an external recording playback device using REC Control Related Topic Shooting movies 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 201...

Page 176: ...ding format XAVC S 4K Bit rate Approx 100 Mbps or approx 60 Mbps Records movies in 4K resolution 3840 2160 XAVC S HD Bit rate Approx 100 Mbps approx 60 Mbps approx 50 Mbps approx 25 Mbps or approx 16 Mbps Records movies in crisper quality than AVCHD with larger amounts of data AVCHD Bit rate Approx 24 Mbps maximum or approx 17 Mbps average The AVCHD format has a high degree of compatibility with s...

Page 177: ...the file size of movies is limited to approx 2 GB If the movie file size reaches approx 2 GB during recording a new movie file will be created automatically If you set File Format to XAVC S 4K and shoot movies while the camera is connected to an HDMI device images will not be displayed on the monitor of the camera 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 File Format des...

Page 178: ...100 Mbps Records movies in 3840 2160 24p 24p 60M Approx 60 Mbps Records movies in 3840 2160 24p Only when NTSC PAL Selector is set to NTSC Record Setting Bit rate Description 60p 50M 50p 50M Approx 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920 1080 60p 50p 60p 25M 50p 25M Approx 25 Mbps Records movies in 1920 1080 60p 50p 30p 50M 25p 50M Approx 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920 1080 30p 25p 30p 16M 25p 16M Approx 1...

Page 179: ...ting is set to 120p 100p the image quality becomes almost equal to HD quality 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Record Setting Bit rate Description 120p 60M 100p 60M Approx 60 Mbps Records high speed movies in 1920 1080 120p 100p You can record movies in 120 fps or 100 fps You can create smoother slow motion movies by using compatible editing devices Only when NTSC PAL Selector is set...

Page 180: ...played over movies for which a proxy movie was simultaneously recorded Note Proxy movies cannot be played back on this camera Proxy recording is not available in the following situations When File Format is set to AVCHD When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p When SteadyShot is set to Intelligent Active Deleting protecting movies that have proxy movies removes p...

Page 181: ... sounds when shooting movies Select Off to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating Menu item details On Records sound stereo Off Does not record sound 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio Recording desired setting 1 181 ...

Page 182: ...ecords the ambient sounds within a certain level This setting is suitable for recording everyday conversations Low Records the ambient sounds faithfully This setting is suitable for recording realistic sounds for example at a concert 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Micref Level desired setting 1 182 ...

Page 183: ...audio from the built in microphone Menu item details On Reduces wind noise Off Does not reduce wind noise Note Setting this item to On where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Wind Noise Reduct desired setting 1 183 ...

Page 184: ...reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations Off Does not use Auto Slow Shutter The recorded movie will be darker than when On is selected but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur Note Auto Slow Shut does not function in the following situations Shutter Priority Manual Exposure When ISO is set to other than ISO AUTO 4 745 578 1...

Page 185: ...ul SteadyShot effect than Active Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect Standard Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions Off Does not use SteadyShot Note If you change the setting for SteadyShot the angle of view will change Intelligent Active and Active cannot be selected when File Format is set to XAVC S 4K or XAVC S HD 120p 100p 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony ...

Page 186: ...he time code 00 00 00 00 using the RMT VP1K remote commander sold separately How to set the user bit UB Preset How to reset the user bit MENU Setup TC UB Settings setting value you want to change 1 MENU Setup TC UB Settings TC Preset 1 Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits The time code can be set between the following range When 60i is selected 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 2 When 2...

Page 187: ...t time code on the recording medium Regenerate Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code The time code advances in Rec Run mode regardless of the TC Run setting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup TC UB Settings UB Preset 1 Press the Delete button to reset the user bit 00 0...

Page 188: ...shooting TC UB information is not displayed In the playback mode TC UB information is displayed even when the monitor is flipped 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Custom Key or Custom Key assign the TC UB Disp Switch function to the desired key 1 Press the key to which TC UB Disp Switch is assigned Each time you press the key the monitor display will s...

Page 189: ...enu item details Always Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode Movie Mode Only Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to Movie mode 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 MOVIE Button desired setting 1 189 ...

Page 190: ...The markers are not recorded Off No marker is displayed Note The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to Movie or when shooting movies You cannot display markers when using Focus Magnifier The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder You cannot output the markers Related Topic Marker Settings movie 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Marker Dis...

Page 191: ...1 Safety Zone Sets the safety zone display This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV Off 80 90 Guideframe Sets whether or not to display the guide frame You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground Off On Hint You can display several markers at the same time Place the subject on the cross point of the Guideframe to make a balanced ...

Page 192: ...e This item can be set only when the camera is in movie mode and connected to a 4K compatible device When HDMI Only 30p HDMI Only 24p or HDMI Only 25p is set HDMI Info Display will temporarily be set to Off When HDMI Only 30p HDMI Only 24p or HDMI Only 25p is set the counter does not move forward the actual recording time is not counted while the movie is being recorded on an external recording pl...

Page 193: ...r continuous shooting the monitor may display an icon indicating that data is being written the number of images left to write During writing some functions are not available You can also enlarge an image by double tapping the monitor In addition you can drag and move the magnified position on the monitor Set Touch Operation to On beforehand Related Topic Recover Image DB 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright ...

Page 194: ...onitor Set Touch Operation to On beforehand Note You cannot enlarge movies Related Topic Touch Operation Enlarge Init Mag Enlarge Initial Pos 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Display the image you want to enlarge and slide the W T zoom lever to the T side Slide the W T zoom lever to the W side to adjust the zoom scale The view will zoom in on the part of the image where the camera fo...

Page 195: ...yed image rotates automatically by detecting the orientation of the camera Manual Images shot vertically are displayed vertically If you have set the image orientation using the Rotate function the image will be displayed accordingly Off Images are always displayed horizontally Related Topic Rotating an image Rotate 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Display Rotation desi...

Page 196: ...images on a computer the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Display the image to be rotated then select MENU Playback Rotate 1 Press the center of the control wheel The image is rotated counter clockwise The image rotates as you press the center If you rotate the image once the image remains rotated even af...

Page 197: ...l size or may not scroll correctly 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 1 Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel and press the center to start playback To pause playback press the center again To scroll panoramic images manually press the top bottom right left during pause To return to the display of the e...

Page 198: ...s an image with the standard magnification Previous Mag Displays an image with the previous magnification The previous magnification is stored even after exiting the playback zoom mode Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back Enlarge Image Enlarge Initial Pos 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Enlarge Init Mag desired setting 1 198 ...

Page 199: ...item details Focused Position Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting Center Enlarges the image from the center of the screen Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back Enlarge Image Enlarge Init Mag 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Enlarge Initial Pos desired setting 1 199 ...

Page 200: ...hows the tracking of a subject in motion Photo Capture Sound volume adjustment Closes the operation panel Hint Forward slow playback Reverse slow playback Displays the next frame and Displays the previous frame are available during pause Movie files recorded using other products may not be able to be playable on this camera Related Topic Switching between still images and movies View Mode Motion S...

Page 201: ...ve the images made with Motion Shot Video as a movie file If the motion of the subject is too slow or the subject does not move enough the product may fail to create the image Related Topic Motion Interval ADJ 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Press the bottom side of the control wheel during movie playback then select To exit Motion Shot Video playback select If you fail to make the ...

Page 202: ... DSC HX99 Motion Interval ADJ You can adjust the interval of the tracking of the subject s motion Related Topic Motion Shot Video 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Motion Interval ADJ desired setting 1 202 ...

Page 203: ... the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel then adjust the volume You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Volume Settings desired setting 1 203 ...

Page 204: ...images Related Topic Shooting movies Playing back movies 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Display the movie that you want to capture as a still image 1 MENU Playback Photo Capture 2 Play back the movie and pause it 3 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback reverse slow playback displays the next frame and displays the previous frame and then stop the movie 4 Press Photo Ca...

Page 205: ...quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel then press the top bottom sides of the control wheel While the bar is being selected you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center In addition you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon Related Topic Switching between still images and movies View Mode 4 745 578 11 1 Copyr...

Page 206: ...item details Date View Displays the images by date Folder View Still Displays only still images AVCHD View Displays only AVCHD format movies XAVC S HD View Displays only XAVC S HD format movies XAVC S 4K View Displays only XAVC S 4K format movies 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback View Mode desired setting 1 206 ...

Page 207: ...lding down the shutter button during continuous shooting becomes one group On the image index screen is displayed over the continuous shooting group Note Images can be grouped and displayed only when View Mode is set to Date View When it is not set to Date View images cannot be grouped and displayed even if Disp Cont Shoot Grp is set to On If you delete the continuous shooting group all the images...

Page 208: ...Select the display interval for images from among 1 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec or 30 Sec To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow You cannot pause the slideshow Hint During playback you can display the next previous image by pressing the right left side of the control wheel You can activate a slideshow only when View Mode is set to Date View or Folder...

Page 209: ...ate Cancel All in this Folder Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder Cancel All with this date Cancels the protection of all images taken on the selected date All in Cont Shoot Grp Protects all the images in the selected continuous shooting group Cancel All in Cnt Sht Grp Cancels the protection of all the images in the selected continuous shooting group Hint If you select a co...

Page 210: ...f Rating changes each time you press the custom key Note You can assign ratings to still images only Related Topic Custom Key still image movie playback Rating Set Cust Key 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Rating The image rating selection screen will appear 1 Press the left right sides of the control wheel to display an image to which you want to assign a rating and th...

Page 211: ... which you have assigned Rating using Custom Key Related Topic Rating Custom Key still image movie playback 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Rating Set Cust Key 1 Add a mark to the number of that you want to activate You can select the checked number when setting Rating using the custom key 2 211 ...

Page 212: ...s displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press the center again and delete the mark 2 Repeat step 1 to print other images To select all the images from a certain date or in a certain folder select the check box for the date or folder 3 MENU OK Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Print Setting Sets whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks The position or size of the d...

Page 213: ...n image you cannot restore it Confirm the image to be deleted beforehand Note The protected images cannot be deleted Related Topic Deleting multiple selected images Delete 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Display the image you want to delete 1 Press the Delete button 2 Select Delete using the control wheel 3 213 ...

Page 214: ...ll in Cont Shoot Grp Deletes all images in the selected continuous shooting group Hint Perform Format to delete all images including protected images To display the desired folder or date select the desired folder or date during playback by performing the following procedure Image Index lever select the bar on the left using the control wheel select the desired folder or date using the top bottom ...

Page 215: ...Cancel is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen Menu item details Delete first Delete is selected as the default setting Cancel first Cancel is selected as the default setting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Delete confirm desired setting 1 215 ...

Page 216: ...nted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection select MENU Setup HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI Off Hint Turn off both this product and the TV 1 Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable sold separately 2 Turn on the TV and switch the input 3 Turn on this prod...

Page 217: ...ly when connected to this product For example they may not output video or audio Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV When TC Output is set to On the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device In such cases set TC Output to Off If images do not ap...

Page 218: ...y be registered are displayed on the menu of the camera Aperture F number Shutter speed Optical zoom scale To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re register the setting to the same mode number Note Program Shift cannot be registered Related Topic Recall Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Set the product to the setting ...

Page 219: ...use when recording movies You can assign a different function from the one used when shooting still images Custom Key Sets the custom key function to use when playing back images MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Custom Key or Custom Key 1 Select the key to which you want to assign the function on the selection screen and press the center of the control wheel The keys that can be assigned functions...

Page 221: ...functions to be called up when you press the Fn Function button 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Function Menu Set set a function to the desired location The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 1 221 ...

Page 222: ...llowing items to My Menu Any item under MENU Playback View on TV Related Topic Sort Item Delete Item Using MENU items 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Add Item 1 Select an item that you want to add to My Menu using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel 2 Select a destination using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel 3 222 ...

Page 223: ...y Menu under MENU Related Topic Add Item 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Sort Item 1 Select an item that you want to move using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel 2 Select a destination using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel 3 223 ...

Page 224: ...te Page You can delete all the items added to My Menu by selecting MENU My Menu Delete All Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Delete Item 1 Select an item that you want to delete using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel and then press the center to delete the selected item 2 224 ...

Page 225: ... a page under My Menu in MENU Related Topic Add Item Delete All 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Delete Page 1 Select a page that you want to delete using the left right sides of the control wheel and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items 2 225 ...

Page 226: ...al Still Camera DSC HX99 Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to My Menu in MENU Related Topic Add Item Delete Page 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Delete All 1 Select OK 2 226 ...

Page 227: ... magnifying operation during Auto Review you can check that image using the magnified scale Off Does not display the Auto Review Note When you use a function that performs image processing the image before processing may be displayed temporarily followed by the image after processing The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display Related Topic Enlarging an image being pl...

Page 228: ...hirds for a well balanced composition Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition This is useful for assessing the composition when shooting landscapes closeups or when performing camera scanning Diag Square Grid Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling Off Does not display the grid line 4 745 578 11 1 Copyrig...

Page 229: ... display or the monitor display set FINDER MONITOR to Viewfinder Manual or Monitor Manual beforehand You can keep the monitor off when you take your eyes off the viewfinder during recording by setting the monitor display to Monitor Off using the DISP button Select MENU Camera Settings2 DISP Button Monitor and add a check mark to Monitor Off beforehand Note When the viewfinder is pushed down the im...

Page 230: ...bright for shooting indoors Set Monitor Brightness to Manual for indoor shooting The monitor brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations The maximum brightness will be 0 When File Format is set to XAVC S 4K When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p The monitor brightness is locked at 2 when shooting a movie using the Wi Fi functions 4 745 578 11 1 Co...

Page 231: ...ightness automatically Manual Selects the brightness of the viewfinder within the range of 2 to 2 Note The viewfinder brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations The maximum brightness will be 0 When File Format is set to XAVC S 4K When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Viewfinder Bright de...

Page 232: ... temperature of the electronic viewfinder Menu item details 2 to 2 When you select the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color and when you select it changes to a colder color 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Finder Color Temp desired setting 1 232 ...

Page 233: ...is stowed Not Power OFF Does not turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed Note Push the eyepiece into the viewfinder before stowing the viewfinder If you try to squeeze the viewfinder into the camera with the eyepiece pulled out the viewfinder may be subjected to force and become damaged 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Function for VF close desired setting 1 233 ...

Page 234: ...lays in high quality Standard Displays in standard quality Note When High is set battery consumption will be higher than when Standard is set When the temperature of the camera rises the setting may become locked to Standard 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Display Quality desired setting 1 234 ...

Page 235: ...ec 5 Sec 10 Sec The camera switches to the power saving mode and the monitor turns off if a certain number of seconds elapses without any operations When 5 Sec or 10 Sec is selected the monitor darkens two seconds before the end of the duration you have set Note Auto Monitor OFF does not activate in the following situations When the monitor is flipped up by approximately 180 degrees When the shoot...

Page 236: ...hooting mode is changed from P A S M to a mode that is not P A S M When the focus mode is set to other than manual focus When MF Assist is executed When Focus Magnifier is selected During Bright Monitoring the shutter speed may be slower than normal while shooting in dark locations Also because the measured brightness range is expanded the exposure may change 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Cor...

Page 237: ...ting permanently erases all data including even protected images The access lamp lights up during formatting Do not remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit up Format the memory card on this camera If you format the memory card on the computer the memory card may not be usable depending on the format type It may take a few minutes to complete formatting depending on the memory card You ...

Page 238: ... to files sequentially up to 9999 without resetting Reset The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup File Number desired setting 1 238 ...

Page 239: ...ore cannot be used as the first character The three characters of the file name you specify using Set File Name will only be applied to images you shoot after changing the setting Related Topic How to use the keyboard 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Set File Name 1 Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the screen and then enter three characters...

Page 240: ...lay Media Info Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Display Media Info 1 240 ...

Page 241: ... there are 2 folders or more you can select the folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded Note You cannot select the folder when Folder Name is set to Date Form Related Topic Folder Name 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Select REC Folder desired folder 1 241 ...

Page 242: ...ntly used Images are recorded in the newly created folder Note When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created Up to 4 000 images in total can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder may be automatically created 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Ne...

Page 243: ...are assigned Menu item details Standard Form The folder name form is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10080405 Folder number 100 date 04 05 2018 Note You cannot change the Folder Name settings for movies 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Folder Name desired setting 1 243...

Page 244: ...file In such cases the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product If these problems happen repair the file using Recover Image DB Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Recover Image DB Enter 1 244 ...

Page 245: ...enu item details On all Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down On Shutter Only Only the shutter sound is produced Off Sounds are not produced 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio signals desired setting 1 245 ...

Page 246: ... you shoot images with the date once you cannot delete the date from the images later The dates are doubly printed if you set the product to print dates when printing the images using PCs or printers The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image Write Date is not available for RAW images 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Write Date desired se...

Page 247: ...ays display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button Menu item details On Always displays the first screen of the menu Tile Menu Off Deactivates the Tile Menu display 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Tile Menu desired setting 1 247 ...

Page 248: ...of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode Menu item details On Displays the Mode Dial Guide Off Does not display the Mode Dial Guide 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Mode Dial Guide desired setting 1 248 ...

Page 249: ...cally Menu item details 30 Min 5 Min 2 Min 1 Min Note The power save function is not activated when power is being supplied via USB when playing back slideshows when recording movies or when connected to a computer or TV 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Pwr Save Start Time desired setting 1 249 ...

Page 250: ...ntinuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording Ambient temperature 20 C 68 F Continuous recording time for movies HD Approx 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx 5 minutes Ambient temperature 30 C 86 F Continuous recording time for movies HD Approx 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx 5 minutes Ambient temperature 40 C ...

Page 251: ... system a message telling you that you must reformat the card will appear If you want to record using another system re format the memory card or use another memory card When you perform NTSC PAL Selector and the setting is changed from the default one a message Running on NTSC or Running on PAL will appear on the start up screen 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup NTSC PAL S...

Page 252: ...roduct automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution 2160p 1080p Outputs signals in 2160p 1080p 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080p 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080i Note If the images are not displayed properly using the Auto setting select either 1080i 1080p or 2160p 1080p based on which TV is to be connected 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Cor...

Page 253: ...cord Setting is set to 24p 50M 24p 60M or 24p 100M Menu item details 60p Movies are output as 60p 24p Movies are output as 24p Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order Related Topic Record Setting movie 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution 1080p or 2160p 1080p 1 MENU Setup HDMI Settings 24p 60p Output desired setting 2 253 ...

Page 254: ...ed on the camera s monitor Off Does not display the shooting information on the TV Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera s monitor Note When this product is connected to a 4K compatible TV Off is selected automatically If you set File Format to XAVC S 4K and shoot movies while the camera is connected to an H...

Page 255: ...uct sends the time code information as digital data not as an image displayed on the screen The connected device can then refer to the digital data to recognize the time data Menu item details On Time code is output to other devices Off Time code is not output to other devices Note When TC Output is set to On the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device In such cases set TC O...

Page 256: ...s not able to send a command to an external recorder player to start stop recording Note Available for external recorders players compatible with REC Control When you use the REC Control function set the shooting mode to Movie When TC Output is set to Off you cannot use the REC Control function Even when is displayed the external recorder player may not work properly depending on the settings or s...

Page 257: ... TV Also the SYNC MENU operation differs depending on the TV you are using For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection select MENU Setup HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI Off 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corpor...

Page 258: ...s the state before you start movie shooting by pressing the MOVIE button after turning the mode dial to Movie and setting the values for shutter speed and aperture The icon STBY is displayed on the screen Menu item details On Sound is output to the external device Off Sound is not output to the external device Note During HDMI audio output no electronic sound is produced when performing or ending ...

Page 259: ...connection between this product a computer and other USB devices MTP Establishes an MTP connection between this product a computer and other USB devices Windows 7 Windows 8 1 or Windows 10 computers are connected in MTP and their unique functions are enabled for use PC Remote Uses Imaging Edge to control the product from a computer including such functions as shooting and storing images on the com...

Page 260: ... compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions Menu item details Multi Normally use Multi Single Set USB LUN Setting to Single only if you cannot make a connection 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup USB LUN Setting desired setting 1 260 ...

Page 261: ...supplied even when Off is selected Operations available while supplying power via a USB cable The following table shows you which operations are available unavailable while supplying power via a USB cable A checkmark indicates that the operation is available and indicates that the operation is unavailable Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable 4 745 578 11 1 Co...

Page 262: ...before you start shooting If you insert a memory card that is not recordable you cannot shoot still images even if you select PC Camera If you select PC Camera and you have not inserted a memory card into the camera you cannot release the shutter even if Release w o Card is set to Enable While you are playing back still images on the camera you cannot shoot using PC Remote Related Topic USB Connec...

Page 263: ...s RAW JPEG Transfers both RAW and JPEG files to the computer JPEG Only Transfers only JPEG files to the computer RAW Only Transfers only RAW files to the computer Note The setting for RAW J PC Save Img cannot be changed during PC Remote shooting Adjust the setting before shooting RAW J PC Save Img can be set only when File Format is set to RAW JPEG Related Topic USB Connection File Format still im...

Page 264: ...Guide Digital Still Camera DSC HX99 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Language desired language 1 264 ...

Page 265: ...light Savings Selects Daylight Savings On Off Date Time Sets the date and time Date Format Selects the date and time display format Hint To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery insert a charged battery pack and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off If the clock resets every time the battery is charged the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out Consult y...

Page 266: ...Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC HX99 Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Area Setting desired area 1 266 ...

Page 267: ...oftware Check the version when updates for this product s software are released etc Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is 3 remaining battery bars or more Use a sufficiently charged battery pack 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Version 1 267 ...

Page 268: ... if the product is not operated for about one minute Only protected AVCHD movies can be played back Set the view mode to AVCHD View and protect the movie file with the oldest recorded date and time Off Does not show the demonstration Note You can activate this function only when the product is connected using a dedicated AC Adaptor When there is no protected AVCHD movies on the memory card you can...

Page 269: ...ded images are retained Menu item details Camera Settings Reset Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings Initialize Initializes all the settings to the default settings Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Setting Reset desired setting 1 269 ...

Page 270: ...ad and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone s application store If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone be sure to update it to the latest version For details on PlayMemories Mobile refer to the support page http www sony net pmm Note Depending on future version upgrades the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without n...

Page 271: ...then move the smartphone slowly toward the N mark of this product If the smartphone is in a case remove it If the product is in a case remove it Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone Radio wave interference may occur as Bluetooth communications and Wi Fi communications use the same frequency band If your Wi Fi connection is unstable it may be improved by turning off the Bl...

Page 272: ...ode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off If this product and the smartphone are connected when the product is in playback mode the displayed image is sent to the smartphone Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Airplane Mode 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 272 ...

Page 273: ...w Smartphone is set to On by selecting MENU Network Ctrl w Smartphone MENU Network Ctrl w Smartphone Connection QR Code A and the SSID B are displayed on the monitor of this product 1 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and select Scan QR Code of the Camera 2 Select OK on the smartphone screen When a message is displayed select OK again 3 Read the QR Code displayed on the monitor of this...

Page 274: ...this the location information link function is not available When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker If you cannot connect your smartphone to this product using the One touch NFC function or QR Code use the SSID and password Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone SSID 4 745 578 11 1 Cop...

Page 275: ...artphone is set to On by selecting MENU Network Ctrl w Smartphone MENU Network Ctrl w Smartphone Connection QR Code is displayed on the monitor of this product 1 Press the Delete button of this product This product s SSID and password are displayed on the monitor of this product 2 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone 3 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx 4 Input the pas...

Page 276: ... of the smartphone If you do this the location information link function is not available When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The smartphone is connected to the product You can now shoot images remotely while checking the composition on the smartph...

Page 277: ...phone is set to On by selecting MENU Network Ctrl w Smartphone MENU Network Ctrl w Smartphone Connection QR Code A and the SSID B are displayed on the monitor of this product 1 Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your iPhone or iPad and select Scan QR Code of the Camera 2 Select OK on the iPhone or iPad screen When a message is displayed select OK again 3 Read the QR Code displayed on the monitor of thi...

Page 278: ...iPad screen and select OK The profile will be installed to the iPhone or iPad If you have activated the passcode lock function for your iPhone or iPad you will need to enter the passcode Enter the passcode that you set for your iPhone or iPad 5 Select Settings on the Home screen Wi Fi the SSID for this product on the iPhone or iPad The iPhone or iPad will connect to the product 6 Return to the Hom...

Page 279: ...artphone If you do this the location information link function is not available When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker If you cannot connect your iPhone or iPad to this product using the QR Code use the SSID and password Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Controlling the camera using an iPhone or iPad SSID 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright ...

Page 280: ...tphone is set to On by selecting MENU Network Ctrl w Smartphone MENU Network Ctrl w Smartphone Connection QR Code is displayed on the monitor of this product 1 Press the Delete button of this product This product s SSID and password are displayed on the monitor of this product 2 Select the model name of this product DIRECT xxxx xxxx on the Wi Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad 3 Input the pa...

Page 281: ...When you record movies using a smartphone as a remote controller the monitor of the product becomes darker Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the SSID shown on this product 5 Return to the Home screen of the iPhone or iPad and launch PlayMemories Mobile You...

Page 282: ...size to be sent to the smartphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image size refer to the following steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent You cannot send AV...

Page 283: ...ust register the smartphone again When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off While you transfer many images or long movies we recommend that you supply power to the camera from a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor supplied Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone NFC One touch rem...

Page 284: ...ies Proxy Original Transfers both proxy and original movies Note You cannot transfer XAVC S 4K movies or the original data of XAVC S HD movies recorded in 120p 100p to a smartphone You can only transfer proxy movies While you transfer many images or long movies we recommend that you supply power to the camera from a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor supplied Related Topic Snd to Smrtphn...

Page 285: ...e refer to the following steps Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent You cannot send AVCHD format movies Activate the NFC function of the smartphone 1 Display a single image on the product 2 Touch the smartphone to the product The product and the smartphone are connected and PlayMemories Mobile aut...

Page 286: ...If you cannot make a connection do as the following Launch PlayMemories Mobile on your smartphone and then move the smartphone slowly toward the N mark of this product If the smartphone is in a case remove it If the product is in a case remove it Check whether the NFC function is activated on your smartphone When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect the product and the smartphone Set Airp...

Page 287: ...e application settings of your computer the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time If you want to transfer images to another computer connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home Proxy movies cannot be transferred Related Topic Installing Pla...

Page 288: ...Size Selects from HD and 4K Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer You can view images on a Wi Fi Direct enabled TV or network enabled TV including wired network enabled TVs If you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi Fi Direct you need to register your access point first Displaying the images on the TV may take time Movies cannot be shown on a TV via Wi Fi Use...

Page 290: ...Linkage will appear on the top page of the application 2 Confirm that the Bluetooth function of your smartphone is activated Do not perform the Bluetooth pairing operation on the smartphone setting screen In steps 2 to 7 the pairing operation is performed using the camera and the application PlayMemories Mobile If you accidentally perform the pairing operation on the smartphone setting screen in s...

Page 291: ...g notes and perform pairing again Confirm that the Bluetooth function of your smartphone is activated Confirm that the camera is not connected with other devices using the Bluetooth function Confirm that Airplane Mode for the camera is set to Off Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in PlayMemories Mobile Execute Reset Network Set of the camera For more detailed video instructi...

Page 292: ...ories Mobile Snd to Smrtphn Func Send to Smartphone Bluetooth Settings 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation For the latest information refer to the support site For the Bluetooth version refer to the website for your smartphone 292 ...

Page 293: ... an airplane etc you can temporarily disable all the wireless related functions including Wi Fi 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Airplane Mode desired setting If you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen 1 293 ...

Page 294: ...ils about the available functions and settings of your access point see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point A connection may not be possible or the communication distance may be shorter depending on the surrounding conditions such as the type of wall material and the presence of obstructions or radio waves between the product and access point In...

Page 295: ... may want to set more items WPS PIN Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device Priority Connection Select On or Off IP Address Setting MENU Network Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set 1 Select the access point you want to register When the desired access point is displayed on the screen Select the desired access point When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen Select M...

Page 296: ...t Gateway If you have set IP Address Setting to Manual enter each address according to your network environment Note To give the registered access point priority in the future set Priority Connection to On Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push How to use the keyboard 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 296 ...

Page 297: ...Guide Digital Still Camera DSC HX99 Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address 1 297 ...

Page 298: ...you want to change the device that is permitted to connect reset the connection information Note If you connect this product to a smartphone after resetting the connection information you must make the settings for the smartphone again Related Topic Snd to Smrtphn Func Send to Smartphone Ctrl w Smartphone 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Wi Fi Settings SSID PW Reset OK 1...

Page 299: ...ce name for the Wi Fi Direct or Bluetooth connection Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set How to use the keyboard 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Edit Device Name 1 Select the input box then input the device name OK 2 299 ...

Page 300: ...Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC HX99 Reset Network Set Resets all the network settings to default settings 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Reset Network Set Enter 1 300 ...

Page 301: ... Still Camera DSC HX99 Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL http www sony net pcenv 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 301 ...

Page 302: ...c computers For details on software for Mac computers access the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Note The software that can be used varies depending on the region Related Topic Send to Computer 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 302 ...

Page 303: ...the following You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them You can edit and correct images such as by trimming and resizing You can create a disc from movies imported to a computer Blu ray discs or AVCHD discs can be created from XAVC S format movies You can upload images to a network service An Internet connection is required You can import images recorded w...

Page 304: ...e on screen instructions http www sony net pm An Internet connection is required For detailed instructions visit the PlayMemories Home support page English only http www sony co jp pmh se 1 Connect the product to your computer using the micro USB cable supplied then turn the product on New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home Even if PlayMemories Home has already been installed on your comp...

Page 305: ...ting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera 1 Turn on the camera and the computer 2 Check that USB Connection under Setup is set to Mass Storage 3 Connect the camera to the computer using the micro USB cable supplied A When you connect the camera to the computer for the first time the procedure for recognizing the camera may start ...

Page 306: ...without using PlayMemories Home For Mac Connect the product to your Mac computer Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop the folder in which the image you want to import is stored Then drag and drop the image file on to the hard disk icon Note For operations such as importing XAVC S movies or AVCHD movies to the computer use PlayMemories Home Do not edit or otherwise process AVCHD or...

Page 307: ...op the memory card icon or the drive icon into the Trash icon The camera will be disconnected from the computer On Windows 7 Windows 8 computers the disconnection icon may not appear In that case you can skip the steps above Do not remove the micro USB cable from the camera while the access lamp is lit The data may be damaged 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Click Safely Remove Hardw...

Page 308: ... format Remote You can adjust the camera settings or shoot images from a computer connected to the camera with a USB cable To control the camera using a computer select MENU Setup USB Connection PC Remote before connecting the camera to the computer with a USB cable For details on how to use Imaging Edge refer to the support page http www sony net disoft help Installing Imaging Edge on your comput...

Page 309: ...ch as DVD R discs creating a high definition image quality HD disc Writable movie formats XAVC S AVCHD Players AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu ray Disc players PlayStation 4 etc You cannot play these kinds of discs on ordinary DVD players Standard definition image quality STD Standard definition image quality STD movies converted from high definition image quality HD movies can be recorded ...

Page 311: ... is needed For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home refer to the Help guide for PlayMemories Home B How to create using a device other than a computer You can also create Blu ray Discs using a Blu ray recorder etc For details refer to the device s operating instructions Note When creating Blu ray discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded in the XAVC S movie format the i...

Page 312: ...than a computer You can also create DVD discs AVCHD recording discs using a Blu ray recorder etc For details refer to the device s operating instructions Note When creating DVD discs AVCHD recording discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded in the XAVC S movie format the image quality is converted to 1920 1080 60i 50i It is not possible to create discs with the original image quality To r...

Page 313: ... your camera to the computer using a USB cable Install the dedicated add on software following the on screen instructions An internet connection is needed For details on how to create a disc using PlayMemories Home refer to the Help for PlayMemories Home B How to create using a device other than a computer You can also create DVD discs using a Blu ray recorder HDD recorder etc For details refer to...

Page 314: ...lay the menu screen 1 Select the desired setting you want to adjust using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel or by turning the control wheel and then press the center of the control wheel Select an icon at the top of the screen A and press the left right side of the control wheel to move to another MENU item You can go back to the previous screen by pressing the MENU button B 2 S...

Page 316: ...e recorded with this camera the software Imaging Edge is needed With Imaging Edge you can open a RAW image file then convert it into a popular image format such as JPEG or TIFF or readjust the white balance saturation or contrast of the image You cannot apply Auto HDR or Picture Effect functions with RAW images RAW images shot by the camera are recorded in the compressed RAW format Note If you do ...

Page 317: ...a fine Fine Standard Since the compression rate increases from Extra fine to Fine to Standard the file size decreases in the same order This allows more files to be recorded on one memory card but the image quality is lower Related Topic File Format still image 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 JPEG Quality desired setting 1 317 ...

Page 318: ...ponds to L Related Topic Aspect Ratio still image MENU Camera Settings1 JPEG Image Size desired setting 1 When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 L 16M 4896 3264 pixels M 8 9M 3648 2432 pixels S 4 5M 2592 1728 pixels When Aspect Ratio is set to 4 3 L 18M 4896 3672 pixels M 10M 3648 2736 pixels S 5 0M 2592 1944 pixels VGA 640 480 pixels When Aspect Ratio is set to 16 9 L 13M 4896 2752 pixels M 7 5M 3648 20...

Page 320: ...film 4 3 An aspect ratio suitable for viewing on a TV that does not support high definition 16 9 An aspect ratio suitable for viewing on a TV that supports high definition 1 1 The horizontal and vertical ratio is equal 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Aspect Ratio desired setting 1 320 ...

Page 321: ...ma Direction setting Menu item details When Panorama Direction is set to Up or Down Standard 3872 2160 Wide 5536 2160 When Panorama Direction is set to Left or Right Standard 8192 1856 Wide 12416 1856 Related Topic Sweep Panorama Panorama Direction 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Panorama Size desired setting 1 321 ...

Page 322: ...em details Right Pan the camera from the left to the right Left Pan the camera from the right to the left Up Pan the camera from the bottom to the top Down Pan the camera from the top to the bottom Related Topic Sweep Panorama 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Panorama Direction desired setting 1 322 ...

Page 323: ...noise reduction normally Low Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately Note High ISO NR is fixed to Normal in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Sweep Panorama When File Format is set to RAW this function is not available High ISO NR does not work for RAW images when the File Format is RAW JPEG 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera ...

Page 324: ...lor space has a wide range of color reproduction When a large part of the subject is vivid green or red Adobe RGB is effective The file name of the recorded image starts with _ Note AdobeRGB is for applications or printers that support color management and DCF2 0 option color space Images may not be printed or viewed in the correct colors if you use applications or printers that do not support Ado...

Page 325: ...s Note In Superior Auto mode the recording process takes longer since the product creates a composite image In this case the overlay icon is displayed and the shutter sound is heard multiple times but only one image is recorded In Superior Auto mode and when the overlay icon is displayed be sure not to move the camera before the multiple shots are recorded For Intelligent Auto and Superior Auto mo...

Page 326: ... the skin tones softly Macro Shoots close ups of the subjects such as flowers insects food or small items Landscape Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors Sunset Shoots the red of the sunset beautifully Night Scene Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere Set the mode dial to SCN Scene Selection 1 Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting 2 3...

Page 327: ...p automatically Pop up the flash manually before shooting Anti Motion Blur Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image reducing subject blur and noise Pet Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings Gourmet Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color...

Page 328: ... Motion Blur with RAW or RAW JPEG File Format becomes JPEG temporarily Reducing blur is less effective even in Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur when shooting the following subjects Subjects with erratic movement Subjects that are too close to the product Subjects with continuously similar patterns such as the sky a beach or a lawn Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls In...

Page 329: ...nce the shutter button was pressed Cont Bracket Shoots images while holding the shutter button down each with different degrees of exposure Single Bracket Shoots a specified number of images one by one each with a different degrees of exposure WB bracket Shoots a total of three images each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance color temperature and color f...

Page 330: ...number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self timer OFF 2 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec Bracket order Sets the order of exposure bracketing and white balance bracketing 0 0 Related Topic Cont Bracket Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Select Drive Mode of the control wheel select bracket shooting mode You can also set the drive mode by selec...

Page 331: ...y be registered are displayed on the menu of the camera Aperture F number Shutter speed Optical zoom scale To change registered settings Change the setting to the desired one and re register the setting to the same mode number Note Program Shift cannot be registered Related Topic Recall Camera Settings1 Camera Settings2 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Set the product to the setting ...

Page 332: ...manual focus Rotate the control ring to adjust the focus manually in the direct manual focus mode or manual focus mode Focus indicator lit The subject is in focus and the focus is locked flashing The subject is not in focus Subjects on which it is difficult to focus using auto focus Dark and distant subjects Subjects with poor contrast Subjects seen through glass Fast moving subjects Reflective li...

Page 334: ... a secondary priority area for focusing To move the focus area When Focus Area is set to Flexible Spot or Expand Flexible Spot if pressing the button to which Focus Standard is assigned you can shoot while moving the focusing frame using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel To return the focusing frame to the center of the monitor press the C button while moving the frame To change...

Page 335: ...inator lights up automatically in dark surroundings Off Does not use the AF illuminator Note You cannot use AF Illuminator in the following situations In movie mode Sweep Panorama When Focus Magnifier is activated When Scene Selection is set to the following modes Landscape Night Scene Pet Fireworks The AF illuminator emits a very bright light Although there is no health hazard do not look directl...

Page 336: ... not function very well in the following situations The subject is moving too quickly The subject is too small or too large The contrast between the subject and the background is poor It is dark The ambient light changes Lock on AF does not work in the following situations Sweep Panorama When Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur or Fireworks When shooting in the Manual Foc...

Page 338: ... enabled the face detection frame turns white In case you have registered the priority order for each face using Face Registration the product automatically selects the first prioritized face and the face detection frame over that face turns white The face detection frames of other registered faces turn reddish purple Hint When Set Face Prty in AF is set to On a detection frame is displayed over t...

Page 339: ...set to Off a green focusing frame will be displayed over faces that are in focus When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto Face Priority in AF is set to On The product may not detect faces at all or may accidentally detect other objects as faces in some conditions Related Topic Face Registration New Registration Face Registration Order Exchanging 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2...

Page 340: ...er button halfway down During focusing operations the screen may shake Menu item details On Adjusts focus before you press the shutter button halfway down Off Does not adjust focus before you press the shutter button halfway down 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Pre AF desired setting 1 340 ...

Page 341: ...el press the left right side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel and select the desired setting over side Images become brighter under side Images become darker When using Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto you can display the setting screen for Photo Creativity by pressing You can also select MENU Camera Settings1 Exposure Comp You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the r...

Page 342: ... compensation only when ISO is set to ISO AUTO You can adjust the exposure compensation value within the range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV for movies If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you use the flash you may not be able to get a satisfactory effect Related Topic Cont Bracket Single Bracket Zebra Setting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 342 ...

Page 343: ...t the desired values for ISO AUTO Maximum and ISO AUTO Minimum The values are also applied when shooting in ISO AUTO mode under Multi Frame NR Note When File Format is set to RAW or RAW JPEG Multi Frame NR cannot be selected When Multi Frame NR is selected the flash D Range Opt or Auto HDR cannot be used When Picture Effect is set to other than Off Multi Frame NR cannot be selected ISO AUTO is sel...

Page 344: ...ition of the subject changes Highlight Measures the brightness while emphasizing the highlighted area on the screen This mode is suitable for shooting the subject while avoiding overexposure Hint When Multi is selected and Face Prty in Mlti Mtr is set to On the camera measures brightness based on detected faces When Metering Mode is set to Highlight and the D Range Opt or Auto HDR function is acti...

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Page 346: ...The camera measures brightness based on detected faces Off The camera measures brightness using the Multi setting without detecting faces Note When the shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto Face Prty in Mlti Mtr is locked to On Related Topic Metering Mode 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Prty in Mlti Mtr desired setting 1 346 ...

Page 347: ...and the background by slowing the shutter speed Rear Sync The flash works right before the exposure is completed every time you trigger the shutter Rear sync shooting allows you to shoot a natural image of the trail of a moving subject such as a moving car or a walking person Note The default setting depends on the shooting mode Some Flash Mode settings are not available depending on the shooting ...

Page 348: ... the following modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection The higher flash effect side may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash If the subject is very close the lower flash effect side may not be visible Related Topic Using flash 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera ...

Page 349: ... is always fired to reduce the red eye phenomenon Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction Note Red Eye Reduction may not produce the desired effects It depends on individual differences and conditions such as distance to the subject or whether the subject looks at the pre strobe or not 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Red Eye Reduction desired setting 1 349 ...

Page 350: ...es the white balance setting saved in Custom Setup Custom Setup Memorizes the basic white color under the light conditions for the shooting environment Select a memorized custom white balance number Hint You can display the fine adjustment screen and perform fine adjustments of the color tones as required by pressing the right side of the control wheel If the color tones do not come out as you exp...

Page 351: ... standard auto white balance The camera automatically adjusts the color tones Ambience Prioritizes the color tone of the light source This is suitable when you want to produce a warm atmosphere White Prioritizes a reproduction of white color when the color temperature of the light source is low Related Topic White Balance 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Priorit...

Page 352: ... Range Opt is fixed to Off The shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama Multi Frame NR When Picture Effect is set to other than Off DRO Auto HDR is fixed to Off when the following modes are selected in Scene Selection Sunset Night Scene Night Portrait Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur Fireworks The setting is fixed to D Range Optimizer Auto when Scene Selection modes other than the above modes are...

Page 353: ... does not flash light Do not change the composition before shooting Note This function is not available when the File Format is RAW or RAW JPEG Auto HDR is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Auto HDR is not available in the following situations When Multi Frame NR is selected When Picture Effect is set to other than Off You c...

Page 354: ...andscape The saturation contrast and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery Distant landscapes also stand out more Sunset For shooting the beautiful red of the setting sun Black White For shooting images in black and white monotone Sepia For shooting images in sepia monotone To set Contrast Saturation and Sharpness Contrast Saturation and Sharpness can be adjusted for each i...

Page 355: ...nd subdued Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness The higher the value selected the more the contours are accentuated and the lower the value selected the more the contours are softened Note Creative Style is fixed to Standard in the following situations Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection Picture Effect is set to other than Off When this function is set to Black White or Sepia Saturation cann...

Page 356: ...e colors and details Rich tone Mono Creates an image in black and white with rich gradation and reproduction of details Miniature Creates an image which enhances the subject vividly with the background defocused considerably This effect may often be found in pictures of miniature models Watercolor Creates an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if painted using watercolors Illustration Cre...

Page 357: ...hen significant camera shake or subject blur has occurred you may not be able to obtain good HDR images If the product detects such a situation appear on the recorded image to inform you of this situation Change the composition or re shoot the image carefully to avoid image blur as needed This function is not available in the following shooting modes Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Scene Selection ...

Page 358: ...es the Soft Skin Effect Hint When Soft Skin Effect is set to On you can select the effect level Select the effect level by pressing the right left side of the control wheel Note Soft Skin Effect is not available when File Format is RAW Soft Skin Effect is not available for RAW images when the File Format is RAW JPEG 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Soft Skin Eff...

Page 359: ...function double tap the monitor again You can also exit the focus magnifier function by pressing the shutter button halfway down Related Topic MF Assist still image Focus Magnif Time Initial Focus Mag still image Custom Key still image movie playback Touch Operation 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnifier 1 Press the center of the control wheel to enlar...

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Page 361: ...Magnifier function Menu item details 2 Sec Magnifies the images for 2 seconds 5 Sec Magnifies the images for 5 seconds No Limit Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button Related Topic Focus Magnifier MF Assist still image 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnif Time desired setting 1 361 ...

Page 362: ...ifier Select a setting that will help you frame your shot Menu item details x1 0 Displays the image with the same magnification as the shooting screen x7 7 Displays a 7 7 times enlarged image Related Topic Focus Magnifier 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Initial Focus Mag desired setting 1 362 ...

Page 363: ...magnified by selecting MENU Camera Settings1 Focus Magnif Time Note You cannot use MF Assist when shooting movies Use the Focus Magnifier function instead Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF Focus Magnif Time 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 MF Assist On 1 Turn the control ring to adjust the focus The image is enlarged You can magnify images furth...

Page 364: ...Level Sets the level of enhancement of in focus areas Peaking Color Sets the color used to enhance in focus areas Note Since the product recognizes sharp areas as in focus the effect of peaking differs depending on the subject The outline of in focus ranges is not enhanced on devices connected via HDMI Related Topic Manual Focus Direct manual focus DMF 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporatio...

Page 365: ... be registered Shoot the face from the front in a brightly lit place The face may not be registered correctly if it is obscured by a hat a mask sunglasses etc Related Topic Regist Faces Priority Set Face Prty in AF Smile Shutter 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration New Registration 1 Align the guide frame with the face to be registered and press th...

Page 366: ...he face registered first will be given priority You can change the priority order Related Topic Regist Faces Priority Set Face Prty in AF Smile Shutter 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration Order Exchanging 1 Select a face to change the order of priority 2 Select the destination 3 366 ...

Page 367: ...u execute Delete the data for registered face will remain in the product To delete the data for registered faces from the product select Delete All 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Face Registration Delete If you select Delete All you can delete all registered faces 1 367 ...

Page 368: ...t to On Menu item details On Focuses with higher priority on faces registered using Face Registration Off Focuses without giving higher priority to registered faces Related Topic Set Face Prty in AF Face Registration New Registration Face Registration Order Exchanging 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Regist Faces Priority desired setting 1 368 ...

Page 369: ... shown If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter the product shoots the image After shooting the product returns to Smile Shutter mode Note You cannot use the Smile Shutter function with the following functions Sweep Panorama Picture Effect When using the Focus Magnifier function Scene Selection is set to Landscape Night Scene Sunset Hand held Twilight Anti Motion Blur Pet Gourmet or Fi...

Page 370: ...vie or when Scene Selection is set to Hand held Twilight or Anti Motion Blur The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition depending on the shooting conditions Auto Obj Framing cannot be set when File Format is set to RAW or RAW JPEG Auto Obj Framing is not available in the following situations Drive Mode is set to Cont Shooting Spd Priority Cont Self timer Cont Cont Bracket Single Br...

Page 371: ...e than the 3 second self timer mode first set Self portrait timer to Off then tilt the monitor upward approx 180 degrees 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings1 Self portrait timer On 1 Tilt the monitor approximately 180 upward and then point the lens at yourself 2 Press the shutter button The product starts the self timer shooting after three seconds 3 371 ...

Page 372: ... shoot after adjusting the aperture value manually Shutter Priority Allows you to shoot after adjusting the shutter speed manually Manual Exposure Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure both the shutter speed and the aperture value manually 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Set the mode dial to Movie 1 MENU Camera Settings2 Exposure Mode desired setting 2 Press the MOVIE mov...

Page 373: ...the file size of movies is limited to approx 2 GB If the movie file size reaches approx 2 GB during recording a new movie file will be created automatically If you set File Format to XAVC S 4K and shoot movies while the camera is connected to an HDMI device images will not be displayed on the monitor of the camera 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 File Format des...

Page 374: ...100 Mbps Records movies in 3840 2160 24p 24p 60M Approx 60 Mbps Records movies in 3840 2160 24p Only when NTSC PAL Selector is set to NTSC Record Setting Bit rate Description 60p 50M 50p 50M Approx 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920 1080 60p 50p 60p 25M 50p 25M Approx 25 Mbps Records movies in 1920 1080 60p 50p 30p 50M 25p 50M Approx 50 Mbps Records movies in 1920 1080 30p 25p 30p 16M 25p 16M Approx 1...

Page 375: ...ting is set to 120p 100p the image quality becomes almost equal to HD quality 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Record Setting Bit rate Description 120p 60M 100p 60M Approx 60 Mbps Records high speed movies in 1920 1080 120p 100p You can record movies in 120 fps or 100 fps You can create smoother slow motion movies by using compatible editing devices Only when NTSC PAL Selector is set...

Page 376: ...played over movies for which a proxy movie was simultaneously recorded Note Proxy movies cannot be played back on this camera Proxy recording is not available in the following situations When File Format is set to AVCHD When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p When SteadyShot is set to Intelligent Active Deleting protecting movies that have proxy movies removes p...

Page 377: ...reduce noise in the movie by using a slow shutter speed when recording in dark locations Off Does not use Auto Slow Shutter The recorded movie will be darker than when On is selected but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur Note Auto Slow Shut does not function in the following situations Shutter Priority Manual Exposure When ISO is set to other than ISO AUTO 4 745 578 1...

Page 378: ... sounds when shooting movies Select Off to avoid recording the sounds of the lens and the camera operating Menu item details On Records sound stereo Off Does not record sound 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio Recording desired setting 1 378 ...

Page 379: ...ecords the ambient sounds within a certain level This setting is suitable for recording everyday conversations Low Records the ambient sounds faithfully This setting is suitable for recording realistic sounds for example at a concert 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Micref Level desired setting 1 379 ...

Page 380: ...audio from the built in microphone Menu item details On Reduces wind noise Off Does not reduce wind noise Note Setting this item to On where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Wind Noise Reduct desired setting 1 380 ...

Page 381: ...ul SteadyShot effect than Active Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect Standard Reduces camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions Off Does not use SteadyShot Note If you change the setting for SteadyShot the angle of view will change Intelligent Active and Active cannot be selected when File Format is set to XAVC S 4K or XAVC S HD 120p 100p 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony ...

Page 382: ...The markers are not recorded Off No marker is displayed Note The markers are displayed when the mode dial is set to Movie or when shooting movies You cannot display markers when using Focus Magnifier The markers are displayed on the monitor or viewfinder You cannot output the markers Related Topic Marker Settings movie 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Marker Dis...

Page 383: ...1 Safety Zone Sets the safety zone display This becomes the standard range that can be received by a general household TV Off 80 90 Guideframe Sets whether or not to display the guide frame You can verify whether the subject is level or perpendicular to the ground Off On Hint You can display several markers at the same time Place the subject on the cross point of the Guideframe to make a balanced ...

Page 384: ...g mode is set to Movie Off Disables movie recording using the shutter button Hint When Movie w shutter is set to On you can still start or stop recording movies using the MOVIE button When Movie w shutter is set to On you can use the shutter button to start or stop recording movies on an external recording playback device using REC Control Related Topic Shooting movies 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 201...

Page 385: ...f no memory card has been inserted Disable Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted Note When no memory card has been inserted the images shot will not be saved The default setting is Enable It is recommended that you select Disable prior to actual shooting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Release w o Card desired setting 1 385 ...

Page 386: ...ther or not to use the SteadyShot function Menu item details On Uses SteadyShot Off Does not use SteadyShot We recommend that you set the camera to Off when using a tripod 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 SteadyShot desired setting 1 386 ...

Page 387: ... to zoom out with the Zoom Assist function Menu item details S Zooms out a small amount M Zooms out a medium amount L Zooms out a large amount Related Topic Zoom Assist 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Rng of Zoom Assist desired setting 1 387 ...

Page 388: ...roduct magnifies images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate significantly On Digital Zoom When the zoom range of the Clear Image Zoom is exceeded the product magnifies images to the largest scale However the image quality will deteriorate Note Set Optical zoom only if you want to magnify images within the range in which image quality does not deteriorate Related Topic The ...

Page 389: ...om lever to fast Hint The Zoom Speed settings are also used when you are zooming with a remote controller sold separately connected to the camera Note Selecting Fast increases the likelihood that the zoom sound will be recorded Related Topic Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Zoom Speed desired settin...

Page 390: ...operate the zoom by turning the control ring Note In the following situations the zoom function activates as if Zoom Func on Ring is set to Standard even if it is set to Step When using the W T zoom lever to change the zoom scale When recording movies When using zoom functions other than the optical zoom When the shooting mode is set to something other than Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto assign...

Page 391: ... in either direction the indicator turns to green For viewfinder Displays only shooting information on the monitor not the subject This setting is a display setting for shooting with the viewfinder Monitor Off Always turns the monitor off when shooting images You can use the monitor when playing back images or operating MENU This setting is a display setting for shooting with the viewfinder Note I...

Page 393: ... display or the monitor display set FINDER MONITOR to Viewfinder Manual or Monitor Manual beforehand You can keep the monitor off when you take your eyes off the viewfinder during recording by setting the monitor display to Monitor Off using the DISP button Select MENU Camera Settings2 DISP Button Monitor and add a check mark to Monitor Off beforehand Note When the viewfinder is pushed down the im...

Page 394: ...el for Zebra Level The settings for correct exposure confirmation and overexposure confirmation are registered to Custom1 and Custom2 respectively in the default settings To check the correct exposure set a standard value and the range for the brightness level The zebra pattern will appear on areas that fall within the range you set To check the overexposure set a minimum value for the brightness ...

Page 395: ...hirds for a well balanced composition Square Grid Square grids make it easier to confirm the horizontal level of your composition This is useful for assessing the composition when shooting landscapes closeups or when performing camera scanning Diag Square Grid Place a subject on the diagonal line to express an uplifting and powerful feeling Off Does not display the grid line 4 745 578 11 1 Copyrig...

Page 396: ... Guide You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure Menu item details Off Does not display the guide On Displays the guide 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Exposure Set Guide desired setting 1 396 ...

Page 397: ... magnifying operation during Auto Review you can check that image using the magnified scale Off Does not display the Auto Review Note When you use a function that performs image processing the image before processing may be displayed temporarily followed by the image after processing The DISP Display Setting settings are applied for the Auto Review display Related Topic Enlarging an image being pl...

Page 398: ...use when recording movies You can assign a different function from the one used when shooting still images Custom Key Sets the custom key function to use when playing back images MENU Camera Settings2 Custom Key Custom Key or Custom Key 1 Select the key to which you want to assign the function on the selection screen and press the center of the control wheel The keys that can be assigned functions...

Page 400: ...functions to be called up when you press the Fn Function button 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Function Menu Set set a function to the desired location The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen 1 400 ...

Page 401: ...e monitor until the shooting ends After the recording you can select the image you prefer Note The Touch Shutter function is unavailable in the following situations During viewfinder shooting When the shooting mode is set to Movie When the shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama During Smile Shutter mode When Focus Mode is Manual Focus When Focus Area is Flexible Spot When Focus Area is Expand Flex...

Page 402: ...c of Touch Oprtn Touch Focus 1 Select a Focus Area other than Flexible Spot or Expand Flexible Spot 1 MENU Camera Settings1 Center Lock on AF Off 2 Touch the monitor When shooting with the monitor touch the subject to focus When shooting with the viewfinder you can move the position of the focus by touching and dragging on the monitor while looking through the viewfinder When the shutter button is...

Page 403: ...able in the following situations When the shooting mode is set to Sweep Panorama When Focus Mode is set to Manual Focus When using the digital zoom Related Topic Touch Operation Touch Panel Pad 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 403 ...

Page 404: ...enu item details Always Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode Movie Mode Only Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to Movie mode 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 MOVIE Button desired setting 1 404 ...

Page 405: ...enu item details On all Sounds are produced for example when the focus is achieved by pressing the shutter button halfway down On Shutter Only Only the shutter sound is produced Off Sounds are not produced 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Audio signals desired setting 1 405 ...

Page 406: ... you shoot images with the date once you cannot delete the date from the images later The dates are doubly printed if you set the product to print dates when printing the images using PCs or printers The recorded time of the image cannot be superimposed on the image Write Date is not available for RAW images 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Camera Settings2 Write Date desired se...

Page 407: ...size to be sent to the smartphone from Original 2M or VGA To change the image size refer to the following steps For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile and change the image size by Settings Copy Image Size For iPhone iPad Select PlayMemories Mobile in the setting menu and change the image size by Copy Image Size RAW images are converted to JPEG format when they are sent You cannot send AV...

Page 408: ...ust register the smartphone again When Airplane Mode is set to On you cannot connect this product and the smartphone Set Airplane Mode to Off While you transfer many images or long movies we recommend that you supply power to the camera from a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor supplied Related Topic PlayMemories Mobile Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone NFC One touch rem...

Page 409: ...ies Proxy Original Transfers both proxy and original movies Note You cannot transfer XAVC S 4K movies or the original data of XAVC S HD movies recorded in 120p 100p to a smartphone You can only transfer proxy movies While you transfer many images or long movies we recommend that you supply power to the camera from a wall outlet wall socket using the AC Adaptor supplied Related Topic Snd to Smrtphn...

Page 410: ...e application settings of your computer the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time If you want to transfer images to another computer connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home Proxy movies cannot be transferred Related Topic Installing Pla...

Page 411: ...Size Selects from HD and 4K Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer You can view images on a Wi Fi Direct enabled TV or network enabled TV including wired network enabled TVs If you connect TV and this product and do not use Wi Fi Direct you need to register your access point first Displaying the images on the TV may take time Movies cannot be shown on a TV via Wi Fi Use...

Page 413: ...to Off the camera will connect to a smartphone only when the connection procedure is performed Note If Always Connected is set to On the power consumption will be greater than when it is set to Off If Always Connected is set to On it will take a while for the camera to turn off Related Topic Controlling the camera using an Android smartphone NFC One touch remote Controlling the camera using an And...

Page 414: ... an airplane etc you can temporarily disable all the wireless related functions including Wi Fi 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Airplane Mode desired setting If you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen 1 414 ...

Page 415: ...ils about the available functions and settings of your access point see the access point operating instructions or contact the administrator of the access point A connection may not be possible or the communication distance may be shorter depending on the surrounding conditions such as the type of wall material and the presence of obstructions or radio waves between the product and access point In...

Page 416: ... may want to set more items WPS PIN Displays the PIN code you enter into the connected device Priority Connection Select On or Off IP Address Setting MENU Network Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set 1 Select the access point you want to register When the desired access point is displayed on the screen Select the desired access point When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen Select M...

Page 417: ...t Gateway If you have set IP Address Setting to Manual enter each address according to your network environment Note To give the registered access point priority in the future set Priority Connection to On Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push How to use the keyboard 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 417 ...

Page 418: ...Guide Digital Still Camera DSC HX99 Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Wi Fi Settings Disp MAC Address 1 418 ...

Page 419: ...you want to change the device that is permitted to connect reset the connection information Note If you connect this product to a smartphone after resetting the connection information you must make the settings for the smartphone again Related Topic Snd to Smrtphn Func Send to Smartphone Ctrl w Smartphone 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Wi Fi Settings SSID PW Reset OK 1...

Page 420: ...tion link function refer to Loc Info Link Set Menu item details Bluetooth Function On Off Sets whether to activate or not the Bluetooth function of the camera Pairing Displays the screen for pairing the camera and smartphone using PlayMemories Mobile Disp Device Address Displays the BD address of the camera Note If Bluetooth Function is set to On it will take a while for the camera to turn off Rel...

Page 421: ...Linkage will appear on the top page of the application 2 Confirm that the Bluetooth function of your smartphone is activated Do not perform the Bluetooth pairing operation on the smartphone setting screen In steps 2 to 7 the pairing operation is performed using the camera and the application PlayMemories Mobile If you accidentally perform the pairing operation on the smartphone setting screen in s...

Page 422: ...g notes and perform pairing again Confirm that the Bluetooth function of your smartphone is activated Confirm that the camera is not connected with other devices using the Bluetooth function Confirm that Airplane Mode for the camera is set to Off Delete the pairing information for the camera registered in PlayMemories Mobile Execute Reset Network Set of the camera For more detailed video instructi...

Page 423: ...ories Mobile Snd to Smrtphn Func Send to Smartphone Bluetooth Settings 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation For the latest information refer to the support site For the Bluetooth version refer to the website for your smartphone 423 ...

Page 424: ...ce name for the Wi Fi Direct or Bluetooth connection Related Topic Wi Fi Settings WPS Push Wi Fi Settings Access Point Set How to use the keyboard 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Edit Device Name 1 Select the input box then input the device name OK 2 424 ...

Page 425: ...Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC HX99 Reset Network Set Resets all the network settings to default settings 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Network Reset Network Set Enter 1 425 ...

Page 426: ...ate Cancel All in this Folder Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder Cancel All with this date Cancels the protection of all images taken on the selected date All in Cont Shoot Grp Protects all the images in the selected continuous shooting group Cancel All in Cnt Sht Grp Cancels the protection of all the images in the selected continuous shooting group Hint If you select a co...

Page 427: ...images on a computer the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Display the image to be rotated then select MENU Playback Rotate 1 Press the center of the control wheel The image is rotated counter clockwise The image rotates as you press the center If you rotate the image once the image remains rotated even af...

Page 428: ...ll in Cont Shoot Grp Deletes all images in the selected continuous shooting group Hint Perform Format to delete all images including protected images To display the desired folder or date select the desired folder or date during playback by performing the following procedure Image Index lever select the bar on the left using the control wheel select the desired folder or date using the top bottom ...

Page 429: ...f Rating changes each time you press the custom key Note You can assign ratings to still images only Related Topic Custom Key still image movie playback Rating Set Cust Key 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Rating The image rating selection screen will appear 1 Press the left right sides of the control wheel to display an image to which you want to assign a rating and th...

Page 430: ... which you have assigned Rating using Custom Key Related Topic Rating Custom Key still image movie playback 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Rating Set Cust Key 1 Add a mark to the number of that you want to activate You can select the checked number when setting Rating using the custom key 2 430 ...

Page 431: ...s displayed in the check box To cancel the selection press the center again and delete the mark 2 Repeat step 1 to print other images To select all the images from a certain date or in a certain folder select the check box for the date or folder 3 MENU OK Cancel All Clears all DPOF marks Print Setting Sets whether to print the date on images registered with DPOF marks The position or size of the d...

Page 432: ...images Related Topic Shooting movies Playing back movies 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Display the movie that you want to capture as a still image 1 MENU Playback Photo Capture 2 Play back the movie and pause it 3 Find the desired scene using forward slow playback reverse slow playback displays the next frame and displays the previous frame and then stop the movie 4 Press Photo Ca...

Page 433: ...onitor Set Touch Operation to On beforehand Note You cannot enlarge movies Related Topic Touch Operation Enlarge Init Mag Enlarge Initial Pos 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation Display the image you want to enlarge and slide the W T zoom lever to the T side Slide the W T zoom lever to the W side to adjust the zoom scale The view will zoom in on the part of the image where the camera fo...

Page 434: ...s an image with the standard magnification Previous Mag Displays an image with the previous magnification The previous magnification is stored even after exiting the playback zoom mode Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back Enlarge Image Enlarge Initial Pos 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Enlarge Init Mag desired setting 1 434 ...

Page 435: ...item details Focused Position Enlarges the image from the point of focus during shooting Center Enlarges the image from the center of the screen Related Topic Enlarging an image being played back Enlarge Image Enlarge Init Mag 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Enlarge Initial Pos desired setting 1 435 ...

Page 436: ... DSC HX99 Motion Interval ADJ You can adjust the interval of the tracking of the subject s motion Related Topic Motion Shot Video 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Motion Interval ADJ desired setting 1 436 ...

Page 437: ...Select the display interval for images from among 1 Sec 3 Sec 5 Sec 10 Sec or 30 Sec To quit the slideshow in the middle of playback Press the MENU button to quit the slideshow You cannot pause the slideshow Hint During playback you can display the next previous image by pressing the right left side of the control wheel You can activate a slideshow only when View Mode is set to Date View or Folder...

Page 438: ...item details Date View Displays the images by date Folder View Still Displays only still images AVCHD View Displays only AVCHD format movies XAVC S HD View Displays only XAVC S HD format movies XAVC S 4K View Displays only XAVC S 4K format movies 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback View Mode desired setting 1 438 ...

Page 439: ...quickly Select the bar on the left of the image index screen using the control wheel then press the top bottom sides of the control wheel While the bar is being selected you can display the calendar screen or folder selection screen by pressing the center In addition you can switch View Mode by selecting an icon Related Topic Switching between still images and movies View Mode 4 745 578 11 1 Copyr...

Page 440: ...lding down the shutter button during continuous shooting becomes one group On the image index screen is displayed over the continuous shooting group Note Images can be grouped and displayed only when View Mode is set to Date View When it is not set to Date View images cannot be grouped and displayed even if Disp Cont Shoot Grp is set to On If you delete the continuous shooting group all the images...

Page 441: ...yed image rotates automatically by detecting the orientation of the camera Manual Images shot vertically are displayed vertically If you have set the image orientation using the Rotate function the image will be displayed accordingly Off Images are always displayed horizontally Related Topic Rotating an image Rotate 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Playback Display Rotation desi...

Page 442: ...bright for shooting indoors Set Monitor Brightness to Manual for indoor shooting The monitor brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations The maximum brightness will be 0 When File Format is set to XAVC S 4K When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p The monitor brightness is locked at 2 when shooting a movie using the Wi Fi functions 4 745 578 11 1 Co...

Page 443: ...ightness automatically Manual Selects the brightness of the viewfinder within the range of 2 to 2 Note The viewfinder brightness cannot be adjusted in the following situations The maximum brightness will be 0 When File Format is set to XAVC S 4K When File Format is set to XAVC S HD and Record Setting is set to 120p 100p 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Viewfinder Bright de...

Page 444: ... temperature of the electronic viewfinder Menu item details 2 to 2 When you select the viewfinder screen changes to a warmer color and when you select it changes to a colder color 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Finder Color Temp desired setting 1 444 ...

Page 445: ... the volume during playback Press the bottom side of the control wheel while playing back movies to display the operation panel then adjust the volume You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Volume Settings desired setting 1 445 ...

Page 446: ...ays display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button Menu item details On Always displays the first screen of the menu Tile Menu Off Deactivates the Tile Menu display 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Tile Menu desired setting 1 446 ...

Page 447: ...of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode Menu item details On Displays the Mode Dial Guide Off Does not display the Mode Dial Guide 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Mode Dial Guide desired setting 1 447 ...

Page 448: ...Cancel is selected as a default on the delete confirmation screen Menu item details Delete first Delete is selected as the default setting Cancel first Cancel is selected as the default setting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Delete confirm desired setting 1 448 ...

Page 449: ...lays in high quality Standard Displays in standard quality Note When High is set battery consumption will be higher than when Standard is set When the temperature of the camera rises the setting may become locked to Standard 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Display Quality desired setting 1 449 ...

Page 450: ...ec 5 Sec 10 Sec The camera switches to the power saving mode and the monitor turns off if a certain number of seconds elapses without any operations When 5 Sec or 10 Sec is selected the monitor darkens two seconds before the end of the duration you have set Note Auto Monitor OFF does not activate in the following situations When the monitor is flipped up by approximately 180 degrees When the shoot...

Page 451: ...cally Menu item details 30 Min 5 Min 2 Min 1 Min Note The power save function is not activated when power is being supplied via USB when playing back slideshows when recording movies or when connected to a computer or TV 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Pwr Save Start Time desired setting 1 451 ...

Page 452: ...is stowed Not Power OFF Does not turn the power off when the viewfinder is stowed Note Push the eyepiece into the viewfinder before stowing the viewfinder If you try to squeeze the viewfinder into the camera with the eyepiece pulled out the viewfinder may be subjected to force and become damaged 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Function for VF close desired setting 1 452 ...

Page 453: ... system a message telling you that you must reformat the card will appear If you want to record using another system re format the memory card or use another memory card When you perform NTSC PAL Selector and the setting is changed from the default one a message Running on NTSC or Running on PAL will appear on the start up screen 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup NTSC PAL S...

Page 454: ...ntinuous time from when the camera starts recording until the camera stops recording Ambient temperature 20 C 68 F Continuous recording time for movies HD Approx 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx 5 minutes Ambient temperature 30 C 86 F Continuous recording time for movies HD Approx 29 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx 5 minutes Ambient temperature 40 C ...

Page 455: ... the monitor Menu item details On Activates the touch operation Off Deactivates the touch operation Related Topic Func of Touch Oprtn Touch Shutter Func of Touch Oprtn Touch Focus Touch Pad Settings Touch Panel Pad 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Touch Operation desired setting 1 455 ...

Page 456: ...ons or touch pad operations Menu item details Touch Panel Pad Activates both the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor and touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder Touch Panel Only Activates only the touch panel operations when shooting with the monitor Touch Pad Only Activates only the touch pad operations when shooting with the viewfinder Related Topic Touch Operati...

Page 457: ... of dragging and the amount of movement Relative Position Operation Area Sets the area to be used for touch pad operations Restricting the operational area can prevent erroneous operations caused by your nose etc touching the monitor About Touch Positioning Mode Selecting Absolute Position lets you move the focusing frame to a distant position more quickly because you can directly specify the posi...

Page 459: ... if the product is not operated for about one minute Only protected AVCHD movies can be played back Set the view mode to AVCHD View and protect the movie file with the oldest recorded date and time Off Does not show the demonstration Note You can activate this function only when the product is connected using a dedicated AC Adaptor When there is no protected AVCHD movies on the memory card you can...

Page 460: ...he time code 00 00 00 00 using the RMT VP1K remote commander sold separately How to set the user bit UB Preset How to reset the user bit MENU Setup TC UB Settings setting value you want to change 1 MENU Setup TC UB Settings TC Preset 1 Turn the control wheel and select the first two digits The time code can be set between the following range When 60i is selected 00 00 00 00 to 23 59 59 29 2 When 2...

Page 461: ...t time code on the recording medium Regenerate Reads the last time code for the previous recording from the recording medium and records the new time code consecutively from the last time code The time code advances in Rec Run mode regardless of the TC Run setting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup TC UB Settings UB Preset 1 Press the Delete button to reset the user bit 00 0...

Page 462: ...roduct automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution 2160p 1080p Outputs signals in 2160p 1080p 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080p 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080i Note If the images are not displayed properly using the Auto setting select either 1080i 1080p or 2160p 1080p based on which TV is to be connected 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Cor...

Page 463: ...cord Setting is set to 24p 50M 24p 60M or 24p 100M Menu item details 60p Movies are output as 60p 24p Movies are output as 24p Note Steps 1 and 2 can be set in either order Related Topic Record Setting movie 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup HDMI Settings HDMI Resolution 1080p or 2160p 1080p 1 MENU Setup HDMI Settings 24p 60p Output desired setting 2 463 ...

Page 464: ...ed on the camera s monitor Off Does not display the shooting information on the TV Only the recorded image is displayed on the TV while the recorded image and the shooting information are displayed on the camera s monitor Note When this product is connected to a 4K compatible TV Off is selected automatically If you set File Format to XAVC S 4K and shoot movies while the camera is connected to an H...

Page 465: ...uct sends the time code information as digital data not as an image displayed on the screen The connected device can then refer to the digital data to recognize the time data Menu item details On Time code is output to other devices Off Time code is not output to other devices Note When TC Output is set to On the image may not be output properly to the TV or recording device In such cases set TC O...

Page 466: ...s not able to send a command to an external recorder player to start stop recording Note Available for external recorders players compatible with REC Control When you use the REC Control function set the shooting mode to Movie When TC Output is set to Off you cannot use the REC Control function Even when is displayed the external recorder player may not work properly depending on the settings or s...

Page 467: ... TV Also the SYNC MENU operation differs depending on the TV you are using For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV remote control when the product is connected to another manufacturer s TV using an HDMI connection select MENU Setup HDMI Settings CTRL FOR HDMI Off 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corpor...

Page 468: ...s the state before you start movie shooting by pressing the MOVIE button after turning the mode dial to Movie and setting the values for shutter speed and aperture The icon STBY is displayed on the screen Menu item details On Sound is output to the external device Off Sound is not output to the external device Note During HDMI audio output no electronic sound is produced when performing or ending ...

Page 469: ...e This item can be set only when the camera is in movie mode and connected to a 4K compatible device When HDMI Only 30p HDMI Only 24p or HDMI Only 25p is set HDMI Info Display will temporarily be set to Off When HDMI Only 30p HDMI Only 24p or HDMI Only 25p is set the counter does not move forward the actual recording time is not counted while the movie is being recorded on an external recording pl...

Page 470: ...connection between this product a computer and other USB devices MTP Establishes an MTP connection between this product a computer and other USB devices Windows 7 Windows 8 1 or Windows 10 computers are connected in MTP and their unique functions are enabled for use PC Remote Uses Imaging Edge to control the product from a computer including such functions as shooting and storing images on the com...

Page 471: ... compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions Menu item details Multi Normally use Multi Single Set USB LUN Setting to Single only if you cannot make a connection 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup USB LUN Setting desired setting 1 471 ...

Page 472: ...supplied even when Off is selected Operations available while supplying power via a USB cable The following table shows you which operations are available unavailable while supplying power via a USB cable A checkmark indicates that the operation is available and indicates that the operation is unavailable Note Insert the battery pack into the product to supply power via USB cable 4 745 578 11 1 Co...

Page 473: ...before you start shooting If you insert a memory card that is not recordable you cannot shoot still images even if you select PC Camera If you select PC Camera and you have not inserted a memory card into the camera you cannot release the shutter even if Release w o Card is set to Enable While you are playing back still images on the camera you cannot shoot using PC Remote Related Topic USB Connec...

Page 474: ...s RAW JPEG Transfers both RAW and JPEG files to the computer JPEG Only Transfers only JPEG files to the computer RAW Only Transfers only RAW files to the computer Note The setting for RAW J PC Save Img cannot be changed during PC Remote shooting Adjust the setting before shooting RAW J PC Save Img can be set only when File Format is set to RAW JPEG Related Topic USB Connection File Format still im...

Page 475: ...Guide Digital Still Camera DSC HX99 Language Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Language desired language 1 475 ...

Page 476: ...light Savings Selects Daylight Savings On Off Date Time Sets the date and time Date Format Selects the date and time display format Hint To charge the internal rechargeable backup battery insert a charged battery pack and leave the product for 24 hours or more with the power off If the clock resets every time the battery is charged the internal rechargeable backup battery may be worn out Consult y...

Page 477: ...Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC HX99 Area Setting Sets the area where you are using the product 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Area Setting desired area 1 477 ...

Page 478: ...ting permanently erases all data including even protected images The access lamp lights up during formatting Do not remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit up Format the memory card on this camera If you format the memory card on the computer the memory card may not be usable depending on the format type It may take a few minutes to complete formatting depending on the memory card You ...

Page 479: ... to files sequentially up to 9999 without resetting Reset The product resets numbers when a file is recorded in a new folder and assigns numbers to files starting with 0001 When the recording folder contains a file a number one higher than the largest number is assigned 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup File Number desired setting 1 479 ...

Page 480: ...ore cannot be used as the first character The three characters of the file name you specify using Set File Name will only be applied to images you shoot after changing the setting Related Topic How to use the keyboard 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Set File Name 1 Select the entry field for the file name to display a keyboard on the screen and then enter three characters...

Page 481: ... there are 2 folders or more you can select the folder on the memory card to which images are to be recorded Note You cannot select the folder when Folder Name is set to Date Form Related Topic Folder Name 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Select REC Folder desired folder 1 481 ...

Page 482: ...ntly used Images are recorded in the newly created folder Note When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into this product and shoot images a new folder may be automatically created Up to 4 000 images in total can be stored in one folder When the folder capacity is exceeded a new folder may be automatically created 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Ne...

Page 483: ...are assigned Menu item details Standard Form The folder name form is as follows folder number MSDCF Example 100MSDCF Date Form The folder name form is as follows folder number Y the last digit MM DD Example 10080405 Folder number 100 date 04 05 2018 Note You cannot change the Folder Name settings for movies 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Folder Name desired setting 1 483...

Page 484: ...file In such cases the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product If these problems happen repair the file using Recover Image DB Note Use a sufficiently charged battery pack Low battery power during repairing can cause damage to data 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Recover Image DB Enter 1 484 ...

Page 485: ...lay Media Info Displays the recordable time of movies for the inserted memory card Also displays the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Display Media Info 1 485 ...

Page 486: ...oftware Check the version when updates for this product s software are released etc Note Updating can be performed only when the battery level is 3 remaining battery bars or more Use a sufficiently charged battery pack 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Version 1 486 ...

Page 487: ...ded images are retained Menu item details Camera Settings Reset Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings Initialize Initializes all the settings to the default settings Note Be sure not to eject the battery pack while resetting 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU Setup Setting Reset desired setting 1 487 ...

Page 488: ...llowing items to My Menu Any item under MENU Playback View on TV Related Topic Sort Item Delete Item Using MENU items 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Add Item 1 Select an item that you want to add to My Menu using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel 2 Select a destination using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel 3 488 ...

Page 489: ...y Menu under MENU Related Topic Add Item 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Sort Item 1 Select an item that you want to move using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel 2 Select a destination using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel 3 489 ...

Page 490: ...te Page You can delete all the items added to My Menu by selecting MENU My Menu Delete All Related Topic Delete Page Delete All Add Item 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Delete Item 1 Select an item that you want to delete using the top bottom left right sides of the control wheel and then press the center to delete the selected item 2 490 ...

Page 491: ... a page under My Menu in MENU Related Topic Add Item Delete All 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Delete Page 1 Select a page that you want to delete using the left right sides of the control wheel and then press the center of the control wheel to delete the items 2 491 ...

Page 492: ...al Still Camera DSC HX99 Delete All You can delete all the menu items added to My Menu in MENU Related Topic Add Item Delete Page 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation MENU My Menu Delete All 1 Select OK 2 492 ...

Page 493: ...emory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases Be sure to back up the data for protection When the memory card is removed the USB cable is disconnected or the product is turned off in the middle of a read or write operation When the memory card is used in locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise Database file error If you insert a memory card that does not contain an i...

Page 494: ...minal be sure to check the orientation of the terminal Then insert the cable straight Do not insert or remove the cable forcefully This may cause the terminal part to break The camera uses magnetic parts including magnets Do not bring objects affected by magnetism including credit cards and floppy disks close to the camera The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before rec...

Page 495: ...nder Do not forcibly push down the viewfinder when the eyepiece is pulled out It may cause a malfunction Only for models with a movable viewfinder and an eyepiece that can be pulled out If you pan the camera while looking into the viewfinder or move your eyes around the image in the viewfinder may be distorted or the color of the image may change This is a characteristic of the lens or display dev...

Page 496: ...irectly onto the lens surface Cleaning the product surface Clean the product surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent damage to the finish or casing Do not expose the product to chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide Do not touch the product with any of the above ...

Page 497: ...images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used JPEG Image Size L 18M Aspect Ratio is set to 4 3 1 Units Images Note Even if the number of recordable images is higher than 9999 images 9999 will appear The numbers shown...

Page 498: ...clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions the subject or the image quality size settings The times shown are recordable times using a Sony memory card Notes on continuous movie recording 8 GB 32 GB 64 GB 128 GB XAVC S 4K 30p 100M 25p 100M 9 min 35 min 1 h 15 min 2 h 35 min XAVC S 4K ...

Page 499: ...D Approx 15 minutes Continuous recording time for movies 4K Approx 5 minutes Auto Pwr OFF Temp Standard HD XAVC S HD 60p 50M 50p 50M when the camera is not connected via Wi Fi 4K XAVC S 4K 30p 60M 25p 60M when the camera is not connected via Wi Fi The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature file format record setting for movies Wi Fi network environment or condit...

Page 500: ...r region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC and 50 Hz 60 Hz Depending on the country region a converting plug adaptor may be needed to connect to a wall outlet wall socket Consult a travel agency etc and prepare one in advance Note Do not use an electronic voltage transformer as doing so may cause a malfunction 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 500 ...

Page 501: ...ress video data and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than that of the conventional image compressing format As the AVCHD format uses compression coding technology the picture may be unstable in scenes where the screen angle of view or brightness etc change drastically but this is ...

Page 502: ... CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL 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 INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING 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 ...

Page 503: ...6 4 T SteadyShot System Optical Auto focus system Detection system Contrast detection system Flash Flash range ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index set to Auto Approx 0 3 m to 5 4 m 11 13 16 inches to 17 ft 8 19 32 inches W Approx 2 5 m to 3 0 m 8 ft 2 27 64 inches to 9 ft 10 7 64 inches T Electronic Viewfinder Type Electronic Viewfinder Organic Electro Luminescence Total number of dots 638 ...

Page 504: ...nse from Dolby Laboratories Recording media Memory Stick Micro media microSD memory cards Input output terminals Multi Micro USB Terminal Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 HDMI HDMI type D micro jack Power general Rated input 3 6 V 1 8 W Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 55 C 4 to 131 F Dimensions W H D Approx 102 0 58 1 35 5 mm 4 1 8 2 3 8 1 7 16 in Mass CIPA compliant Appr...

Page 505: ...tor AC UUD12 AC UUE12 Rated input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 0 2 A Rated output 5 V 1 5 A AC Adaptor AC UB10C Rated input 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 70 mA Rated output 5 V 0 5 A Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 Rated voltage 3 6 V Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 505 ...

Page 506: ...g Administrator Inc in the United States and other countries Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries microSDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc Wi Fi the Wi Fi logo and Wi Fi Protected Setup are registered trademarks or trademarks ...

Page 507: ...ion If a message such as C E appears on the screen refer to the self diagnosis display 1 Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power 2 Initialize the settings 3 Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website ...

Page 508: ...C 13 This product cannot read or write data on the memory card Try turning off and on this product again or taking out and inserting the memory card several times An unformatted memory card is inserted Format the memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used with this product or the data is damaged Insert a new memory card E 61 E 62 E 91 A product malfunction has occurred Initialize this pro...

Page 509: ...rty Cannot open the shutter since the memory card is not inserted No memory card has been inserted To release the shutter without inserting a memory card into the camera set Release w o Card to Enable In this case images will not be saved This memory card may not be capable of recording and playing normally An incompatible memory card is inserted Processing When performing noise reduction the redu...

Page 510: ... then on Remove the battery pack and then re insert it If the message appears frequently consult local authorized Sony service facility Image Database File error Recover You cannot record and play back an AVCHD movie because the Image Database File is damaged Recover the Image Database File following the on screen instructions Unable to magnify Unable to rotate image Images recorded with other pro...

Page 511: ...s Mobile must be installed in advance Zoom Assist This function helps you compose your shot by zooming out temporarily when you lose track of the subject so that you can relocate the subject quickly DSC HX99 Accessories compatibility information This website provides the accessories compatibility information Another window will open 4 745 578 11 1 Copyright 2018 Sony Corporation 511 ...

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