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Cyber-shot User Guide

Before Use

Shooting

Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions/About this camera

Contents list

Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Change REC.Folder

Change REC.Folder

Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images.

(Settings)

(Memory Card Tool)

[Change REC.Folder]

Select a folder with /

[OK].

Notes

This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.

You cannot select a folder with a number that has only “

MSDCF” or “

ANV01”

as a recording folder.
You cannot move recorded images to another folder.

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Summary of Contents for Cyber-shot DSC-TX200

Page 1: ...iewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page DSC TX200 TX200V User Guide Use this manual if you encounter any problems or have any questions about the camera Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 1 ...

Page 2: ...r Guide How to use this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the paint pen Using the paint pen Taking advantage of the touch panel Taking advantage of the touch panel Customizing the desired items Customizing the desired items Using the internal memory Using the int...

Page 3: ...oting still images Zoom Still images Shooting movies Shooting movies Zoom Movies Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Setting REC mode Shooting mode functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Movie Mode Program Auto iSweep Panorama Underwater iSweep Panorama Background Defocus Picture Effect Scene Selection 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Functions not available ...

Page 4: ...ng Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Wide Zoom Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panoramic images Scrolling the panoramic images for display Viewing 3D images Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporati...

Page 5: ...ne Selection Movie button Flash Self Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size Dual Rec Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality Movie Size Cont Shooting Settings Macro HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect EV ISO White Balance Underwater White Balance Focus Metering Mode Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Det...

Page 7: ...ing MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Easy Mode Date Select Calendar Image Index Slideshow Delete Retouch Picture Effect Paint 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont Shooting Group Protect Print DPOF Rotate Volume Exposure data Number of images in index In Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that cannot be set accordi...

Page 8: ...nator Grid Line Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Scene Recog Guide Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Disp Resolution Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Eco Mode USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Airplane Mode DSC TX200V only GPS setting DSC TX200V only ...

Page 10: ...recautions About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable sold separately Viewing an image on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV Viewing an image on a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corpor...

Page 11: ...ended computer environment Using the software PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Music Transfer Software for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection Creating a disc of movies Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Copying high definition image quality HD movies on to ...

Page 12: ...ooting Using MENU items Viewing Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Printing Printing Printing still images Printing still images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 12 ...

Page 13: ...ge Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images movies Viewing images GPS DSC TX200V only Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Touch Panel Screen Others Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficult...

Page 14: ...a Precautions About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format GPS DSC ...

Page 15: ... on the screen Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the paint pen Using the paint pen Taking advantage of the touch panel Taking advantage of the touch panel Customizing the desired items Customizing the desired items Using the internal memory Using the internal memory Using the In Camera Guide In Camera Guide Back to top Shooting Shooting still images Shooting still images Zoom Still...

Page 16: ...vies Viewing panoramic images Scrolling the panoramic images for display Viewing 3D images Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Back to top Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Movie shooting scene Easy Mode Scene Selection Movie button Flash Self Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size Dual Rec Still Image Size P...

Page 17: ...ly In Camera Guide Shooting MENU list MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Easy Mode Date Select Calendar Image Index Slideshow Delete Retouch Picture Effect Paint 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont Shooting Group Protect Print DPOF Rotate Volume Exposure data Number of images in index In...

Page 18: ...el Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Eco Mode USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Airplane Mode DSC TX200V only GPS setting DSC TX200V only GPS assist data DSC TX200V only Dlt GPS Log Data DSC TX200V only Version Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Delete ...

Page 19: ...are PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home Windows Music Transfer Software for Mac Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Importing images to a computer Deleting the USB connection Creating a disc of movies Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Copying high definition image quality HD movies on to DVD discs AVCHD discs Creating standard de...

Page 20: ... About this camera Precautions Precautions On the internal rechargeable backup battery Battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card On cleaning On cleaning Number of still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad On TV color systems About this camera Carl Zeiss lens AVCHD format GPS DSC TX200V only L...

Page 21: ...rning to a previous page Printing out a page Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camera how to change settings and how to troubleshoot a problem The images used as examples in this User Guide are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Selecting a topic to display The following illustrations take Internet E...

Page 22: ...web browser Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window then click the Search button Returning to a previous page Use the browser s back button to return to a previously viewed page or use the breadcrumb trail navigation A to display the desired page Printing out a page Click the Print button to print out a page you are viewing 22 ...

Page 23: ...ons is shown by arrows A Operate the camera in the order indicated Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings The default setting is indicated by indicates information that is useful to know Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 23 ...

Page 24: ...uter Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts Names of parts Shutter button W T zoom lever Self timer lamp Smile Shutter lamp AF illuminator Flash ON OFF Power button Power Charge lamp GPS sensor built in DSC TX200V only Lens OLED Touch panel Microphone 24 ...

Page 25: ...for wrist strap HDMI micro jack Access lamp Memory card slot Micro USB connector Battery Memory card cover Battery insertion slot Battery eject lever Tripod receptacle Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 25 ...

Page 26: ...g mode icons List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode List of shooting mode icons Display Indication 0 12 Recording time m s REC Standby Recording a movie Movie standby Movie shooting scene Scene Recognition icon Database file full Database file error Airplane Mode DSC TX200V on...

Page 27: ...ed eye reduction AE AF lock NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number ND Filter 2 0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator Flash mode Wind Noise Reduction Flash charging Display Indication Eco mode 9 Number of recordable images Dual Rec Battery remaining Low battery warning 1 4 Zoom scaling Writing data CAPTURE Importing still images 27 ...

Page 28: ...inder frame Spot metering cross hairs Self timer Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording 96 Number of recordable images Write Date Destination DSC TX200 only Touch panel invalid Enable Disable touch panel List of viewing mode icons Display Indication Playback Media Memory card internal memory 12 12 Image number Number of images recorded in the selected date range or in the folder 28 ...

Page 29: ...eating warning Airplane Mode DSC TX200V only Enlargement unavailable Display Indication 101 0012 Folder file number 2012 1 1 9 30 AM Recorded date time of the playback image Display Indication Eco mode Battery remaining Low battery warning View mode Metering Mode Flash mode White balance 2 0EV Exposure value Wide zoom Display Indication C 32 00 Self diagnosis display ND Filter ISO400 ISO number 29...

Page 30: ...hutter speed F3 5 Aperture value Direction GPS information Latitude and longitude display Playback bar Playback Variable speed playback 00 00 12 Counter Volume Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 30 ...

Page 31: ... a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Before Use Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Using the wrist strap Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped or submerged Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 31 ...

Page 32: ... Contents list Top page Before Use Using the paint pen Using the paint pen Using the paint pen The paint pen is used when operating the touch panel It attaches to the wrist strap Notes Do not carry the camera by holding the paint pen The camera may drop The supplied paint pen can be used only for this model Using a pointed object other than the supplied paint pen may cause a malfunction Back to to...

Page 33: ...differ according to the screen mode Touch the screen to perform operations such as enlarging desired images or selecting a function with your finger Screen Action Operating method Shooting Invalids the touch panel operation Touch few seconds Touch few seconds to display the icon Viewing Displays the previous next image or page Drag the screen to the right or left Note To operate the touch panel pr...

Page 34: ...us displayed under the MENU button to the desired button in shooting mode playback mode 1 Touch MENU to display the MENU screen 2 Customize OK 3 Keep touching the desired MENU item icon and drag it to the desired position in the customize area It swaps the position with the MENU item icon currently at the position in the customize area In playback mode the customize area is displayed in the lower ...

Page 35: ...number of icons in the customization area Touch a MENU icon inside the customization area and drag it to the right Note You cannot customize the MENU icon in Easy Mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 35 ...

Page 36: ...ed Recording Images are recorded using the internal memory However movies cannot be recorded to the internal memory Playback Images stored in the internal memory are played back Menu Settings etc Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy back up data using one of the following methods To copy back up d...

Page 37: ...eading the guide 1 Touch MENU 2 Touch In Camera Guide 3 Touch the desired MENU item The explanation for the selected item is displayed 4 Drag the screen to see the summary operation guide and details When you select Use this function the camera switches to the selected mode automatically If you touch In Camera Guide when the MENU screen is not displayed you can search the guide using keywords or i...

Page 38: ...r button 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated and compose the shot Do not put your fingers on the flash or lens when shooting 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator lights The shortest shooting distance is approximately 3 cm 1 3 16 inches W 60 cm 1 ft 11 5 8 inches T from the lens 4 Press the shutter button fully down If you s...

Page 39: ...ark and the subject is distant The contrast between the subject and the background is poor The subject is seen through glass The subject is moving quickly There is reflective light or shiny surfaces The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light Related Topic Viewing still images Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 39 ...

Page 40: ...ide the lever to the T side to zoom in or to the W side to zoom out Note Zoom is locked to the W side for shooting in the following situations In iSweep Panorama In 3D Sweep Panorama In Sweep Multi Angle In Underwater iSweep Panorama In Close Focus mode Available zoom You can combine certain zoom settings to zoom in at high magnification The icon on the screen changes in accordance with the zoom y...

Page 41: ...ication that can be achieved when zoom scale without deterioration including 5 optical zoom Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom are used in combination The maximum zoom scale varies depending on the settings The maximum zoom scale for the default setting is the same as when Clear Image Zoom is On Details 2 When Still Image Size is set to VGA Digital Zoom is limited the maximum zoom scale is 76 Notes...

Page 43: ... When REC Mode is not set to Movie Mode you can start or stop recording by touching Movie button on the screen Notes The sound of the lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25 C 77 F When movie recording...

Page 44: ... without deteriorating its original quality 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 Slide the W T zoom lever Slide the lever to the T side to zoom in or to the W side to zoom out Available zoom You can exceed 5 optical zoom to zoom in To zoom past the optical zoom range set Digital Zoom to On Zoom with the original image quality Digital Zoom Less than the original image quality Details Operation Setti...

Page 45: ...ptical zoom D Zoom with maximum zoom scale Movie mode 5 20 Notes Clear Image Zoom is not available while recording movies The camera zooms slowly while recording movies Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 45 ...

Page 46: ...mage shooting button A still image is recorded The number of recordable still images A appears on the screen 4 Press the shutter button again to stop recording Notes When the movie quality is set to AVC HD 28M PS the Dual Rec function cannot be used The Dual Rec function cannot be used for underwater shooting Flash is not available for shooting still images during movie recording The size of a sti...

Page 47: ...utter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various settings using the menu Details Panorama Shooting Scene Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images Details Underwater iSweep Panorama Allows you to shoot panoramic images under water Details Background Defocus Allows you to shoot an image with background defocus and define the subject Details Picture Effect Allows you...

Page 48: ...e setting adjusted automatically 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 REC Mode Intelligent Auto 3 Shoot with the shutter button On Photo Creativity Photo Creativity is a mode that you can operate the camera intuitively using unusual screen display When shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto you can change the settings easily and shoot images 1 Touch REC Mode Intelligent Auto 2 To...

Page 49: ...t Auto mode This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image Features of Auto shooting modes In Superior Auto mode the camera shoots a higher quality image than in Intelligent Auto mode The camera also shoots multiple images based on the recognized scene then creates a composite of the multiple images Overlay shooting Program Auto mode allows you to...

Page 50: ...t scenes clearly In Superior Auto mode it takes some time to record an image because the camera overlays the images Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 51: ...r Auto 3 Shoot with the shutter button The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images By overlaying the images the camera records an image with less subject blur and noises What is the difference between Superior Auto mode and Intelligent Auto mode In Superior Auto mode the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene then creates a composite of the burst i...

Page 52: ...ne and overlay appears on the screen Notes When the camera overlays the images it takes more time to record an image In low light conditions such as night scenes set Flash to Off to achieve the optimal effect of the overlaid images Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 53: ... About this camera Contents list Top page Shooting Setting REC mode Movie Mode Movie Mode Allows you to record movies You can select various settings using the menu for movie mode 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 REC Mode Movie Mode 3 Press the shutter button 4 Press the shutter button again to stop recording Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 So...

Page 54: ...p page Shooting Setting REC mode Program Auto Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically both the shutter speed and the aperture value Also you can select various settings using the menu 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 REC Mode Program Auto 3 Shoot with the shutter button Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC...

Page 55: ...y detects people s faces or moving subjects 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 REC Mode Panorama Shooting Scene iSweep Panorama 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button A This part will not be recorded Touch B to change the shooting direction 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide C following the arrow indication on the screen Tips for shooting a pa...

Page 56: ...his happens move the camera faster to record a full panoramic image Since several images are stitched together the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE AF locked angle are very different in brightness color and focus the shooting will not be successful If this happens change AE AF locked angle and shoot again You cannot create panoramic ...

Page 57: ...uch B to change the shooting direction Make any necessary settings that are set using the touch panel before using the camera underwater 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide C following the indication on the screen Notes If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time a gray area occurs in the composite image If this happens move the camera faster to record a full ...

Page 59: ...t the camera to shooting mode 2 REC Mode Background Defocus 3 Shoot with the shutter button Tips for adjusting the intensity of the background defocus Before shooting touch MENU Defocus Effect Low Mid or High to change the intensity of the background defocus effect Tips for defocusing the background Position of the subject and the background If you shoot an image with the subject and background fa...

Page 60: ...es When shooting hold the camera still to reduce camera shake If you are unable to defocus effectively try the following steps Slide the W T zoom lever to the T side Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance Separate the subject and the background Touch the area to adjust its focus This function is not suited to underwater shooting Related Topic Defocus Effect Tra...

Page 61: ...e If you want to add effects to movies touch Movie button HDR Painting Allows you to shoot multiple images with different exposures to create a single image that looks like an oil painting You can change the effect level using HDR Painting effect Rich tone Monochrome Allows you to shoot multiple images with different exposures to create a single sharp monochrome image Miniature Allows an image to ...

Page 62: ...can select the color to extract using Extracted Color Soft High key Allows you to shoot soft clear images with an emphasis on brightness Watercolor Allows you to shoot an image with ink bleed and blurring effects as if it painted with watercolors You can change the effect level using Watercolor Effect Illustration Allows you to shoot an illustration like image by emphasizing the outlines You can c...

Page 63: ...d Toy camera Pop Color Partial Color Soft High key Related Topic HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 63 ...

Page 64: ... preset settings according to the scene 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 REC Mode Scene Selection desired mode If you want to select other Scene Selection mode select from REC Mode Soft Skin Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers etc Anti Motion Blur Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash...

Page 65: ...e atmosphere Night Scene Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Hand held Twilight Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod High Sensitivity Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions reducing blur Gourmet Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color Pet...

Page 66: ...ord fireworks in all their splendor Underwater Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors Hi Speed Shutter Allows you to capture fast moving subjects outdoors or in other bright places The shutter speed becomes faster so images shot in dark places become darker Notes When you shoot images using Night Portrait Night Scene or Fireworks mode the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to bl...

Page 67: ...es are available also in movie mode but the selectable modes are limited Details Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 67 ...

Page 68: ... the subject and background far apart as shown in the illustration The 3D effect may not work effectively when the scene is too dark the subject is moving or you moved the camera after setting the AE AF lock If you shoot the image in a dark place noise may be highly visible Notes The available image size is 18M or 16 9 13M The 3D images are played back as standard still images on this camera 3D im...

Page 69: ...of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button A This part will not be recorded Touch B to change the shooting direction 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide C following the indication on the screen Tips for shooting in 3D Sweep Panorama mode With your body as the axis sweep the camera in a small circle paralleling the direction of the arrow on the screen Aim for a 5 second semicircle ...

Page 70: ...itions the images may be blurred It is recommended that you shoot images in bright outside light If the entire angle of view of the 3D shot and the angle of view when the AE AF was locked are extremely different in brightness color or focus the shot will not be successful If this happens change the location of the AE AF lock and try again 3D shooting may be canceled in the following situations You...

Page 71: ...to the right or left and an image that can be played back on a 3D TV 1 REC Mode 3D Shooting Sweep Multi Angle 2 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button A This part will not be recorded 3 Pan the camera to the end of the guide B following the indication on the screen Shooting range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Sweep the camera approximately 30 degrees to th...

Page 72: ...ing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 72 ...

Page 73: ...unctions available in Picture Effect In the table below a checkmark indicates a user changeable function while indicates an unchangeable one The icons below Self Timer and Flash indicate the available modes Functions available in REC modes Flash Self Timer Close Focus Face Detection Tracking focus Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto iSweep Panorama Underwater iSweep Panorama Background Def...

Page 74: ...tter Off cannot be selected for Face Detection Functions available in Picture Effect Flash Self Timer Close Focus Face Detection Tracking focus HDR Painting Rich tone Monochrome Miniature Toy camera Pop Color Partial Color Soft High key Watercolor Illustration Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 74 ...

Page 75: ... face with the camera Even if the registered face disappears from the screen when it shows up on the screen again the camera focuses on the registered face When a specified face is registered in the camera memory and you use the Smile Shutter function the camera searches only for that face s smile Notes When you use zoom functions other than optical zoom the tracking focus function is not availabl...

Page 76: ...ep touching the screen Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing images If the camera detects images not registered in the Image Database File on the memory card a registration screen with the message An image that is not administered in this device has been found Import will be displayed To view unregistere...

Page 78: ... zoom Playback zoom To save enlarged images Enlarges the image being played back 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Slide the zoom W T lever to the T side 3 Adjust the zoom scale and position Button Operation method Action Drag up down right left Changes the zoom position Changes the zoom scale Cancels playback zoom To save enlarged images You can save an enlarged image by using the tri...

Page 79: ...es Wide Zoom Wide Zoom In single image mode still images at a 4 3 aspect ratio are displayed over the entire screen In this case the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Touch Wide Zoom 3 To cancel Wide Zoom touch Wide Zoom again Note Wide Zoom is not available for the following image files Movies Panoramic images Images displayed in a ...

Page 80: ...isplay Main Image Only View Mode is set to Date View and Display Cont Shooting Group is set to Display Main Image Only in its default setting 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Select the burst images with 3 Touch the desired playback button according to the playback mode Button Operation Action Only the main image is displayed The display switches between single image display and thumb...

Page 81: ...en images are displayed in an index is displayed on the main image 2 Touch to display each image in a burst group You can also select an image to be displayed by touching the thumbnail image at the bottom of the screen 3 The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you touch the screen 4 To cancel the display touch Related Topic View Mode Display Cont Sho...

Page 82: ...ie playback 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Select a movie with 3 Touch on the screen When you touch the screen during playback operation buttons are displayed On the movie viewing screen When you touch the screen during playback the playback bar appears indicating the playback position of a movie and operation buttons are displayed or appears on the movie viewing screen The icon dis...

Page 83: ...P4 or AVCHD view Folder view MP4 Displays MP4 format movie thumbnails on the index screen AVCHD view Displays movies shot with the recording format set to AVCHD 60i 60p or AVCHD 50i 50p Details When a movie file is played back to the end the camera automatically starts playing back the next movie file Notes The buttons on the control panel will vary depending on the playback status The screen chan...

Page 84: ...by touching the playback icon while panoramic images are being displayed In playing back touch the screen to display the operation buttons A Shows the displayed area of the whole panoramic image Button Operation Action Touch Starts scrolling playback Drag up down right left Scrolls image Panoramic images recorded using another camera may not be scrolled correctly when being played back Note A pano...

Page 85: ...copically You can view the stereoscopic images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode by tilting the camera to the right or left 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Select an image shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode with 3 Touch 4 Tilt the camera to the right or left 5 Touch the screen to stop playback Tips for playing back stereoscopically To view images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopica...

Page 87: ...ge Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting You can display and easily select the functions that can be used on the currently displayed screen during shooting 1 Press the ON OFF Power button 2 Touch the MENU icon to display the MENU screen The 4 menu items usually displayed under MENU will not appear on the MENU screen 3 Touch MENU des...

Page 88: ...ition Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in movie mode 1 REC Mode Movie Mode 2 MENU Movie shooting scene desired mode Intelligent Auto Adjusts the setting automatically Details Scene Selection Allows you to shoot movies with preset settings according to the scene Details On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode This fu...

Page 90: ... size increases and indicators become easier to see 1 MENU Easy Mode OK 2 Shoot with the shutter button To end Easy Mode touch MENU Exit Easy Mode Notes The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically The playback mode also changes to Easy Mode On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Easy Mode This function lets the camera automatically recogn...

Page 91: ... setting select between On or Off mode Exit Easy Mode To end Easy Mode touch MENU Exit Easy Mode OK Related Topic Scene Recognition MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 91 ...

Page 92: ...election Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene For still images 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 REC Mode Scene Selection desired mode For movies 1 REC Mode Movie Mode 2 MENU Movie shooting scene Scene Selection desired mode Scene Selection modes with an mark are not available for Scene Selection in Movie shooting scene Soft Skin Allows you to shoot fac...

Page 93: ... to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation Night Portrait Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere Night Scene Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings Hand held Twilight Allows you to shoot nigh...

Page 94: ...hoot food arrangements in delicious and bright color Pet Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings Beach Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight Snow Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white Fireworks Allows you to record fireworks in all the...

Page 95: ...aster so images shot in dark places become darker Note When you shoot images using Night Portrait Night Scene or Fireworks mode the shutter speed is slower and the images tend to blur To prevent blurring the use of a tripod is recommended Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 95 ...

Page 96: ...Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Movie button Movie button You can quickly start shooting movies from shooting modes other than movie mode 1 Touch Movie button 2 To stop recording touch Movie button Related Topic Movie format Movie Quality Movie Size MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporat...

Page 97: ...e to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light Off Flash does not operate When the White circular spots appears in flash photos This is caused by particles dust pollen mist floating object underwater etc floating close to the lens When they are accentuated by the camera s flash they appear as white circular spots How can the White circular spots be reduced Light the room and shoot th...

Page 99: ...ec Sets the self timer to a 2 second delay Self portrait One Person Sets the self timer to Self portrait timer When the camera detects the specified number of faces a beep sounds and the shutter operates 2 seconds later Self portrait Two People Hints for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button Camera shake occurs Camera shake occurs freq...

Page 100: ...shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 100 ...

Page 101: ... About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Defocus Effect Defocus Effect Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode 1 REC Mode Background Defocus 2 MENU Defocus Effect desired mode Low Select a weak medium or strong Background Defocus effect Mid High Related Topic Background Defocus Back to top Copyright 2012 So...

Page 102: ...ording a movie 1 MENU Still Image Size Dual Rec desired size If the button is not displayed on the left side of the screen touch MENU When Movie Size is set to other than VGA 16 9 13M Level For viewing on a high definition TV and printing up to A3 size 16 9 3M For viewing on a high definition TV When Movie Size is set to VGA 10M Level For prints up to A3 size 2M For prints up to 10 15 cm size Note...

Page 103: ... file that is recorded when you take an image The larger the image size the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large format paper The smaller the image size the more images can be recorded Image size when shooting still images 1 Still Image Size desired size When the button is not displayed on the left of the screen touch MENU Still image size Horizontal Vertical Usage gui...

Page 104: ...sy Mode 1 Still Image Size desired size Large Shoots images in 18M size Small Shoots images in 5M size Image size when shooting using Sweep Panorama Underwater iSweep Panorama 1 Panorama Image Size desired size When the button is not displayed on the left of the screen touch MENU 16 9 Horizontal 1920 1080 16 9 is available only for 3D shooting Standard Horizontal 4912 1080 Vertical 3424 1920 Shoot...

Page 105: ...noramic images recorded in High Resolution size due to the large size use the resize function in the software PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home allows you to resize panoramic images recorded in High Resolution to 50 etc Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 105 ...

Page 106: ...he buttons displayed on the left of the screen depending on the REC mode Movies shot with this camera are recorded in AVCHD format at approximately 60 fields sec 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 fields sec 1080 50i compatible devices in interlaced mode with Dolby Digital audio or AVCHD format at approximately 60 fields sec 1080 60i compatible devices or 50 fields sec 1080 50i compatible devices i...

Page 107: ...0 size MP4 3M 3 Mbps Shoots at VGA size Notes A telephoto image is produced when MP4 3M image size is selected When you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in AVC HD 28M PS or AVC HD 24M FX it will take time as the image quality must be converted To save AVC HD 28M PS or AVC HD 24M FX movies without converting the image quality use Blu ray discs Related Topic MENU items not available in some R...

Page 108: ...cessive images Low Notes Flash is set to Off When recording with the self timer a series of up to 10 images is recorded The recording interval becomes longer depending on the setting for the image size Focus White Balance and EV are adjusted for the first image and these settings are also used for the other images When the Cont Shooting Settings is set to High or Low up to ISO800 can be selected f...

Page 109: ...g buttons displayed on the left side of the screen Auto The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close up Close Focus Use this mode to shoot at close distances Locked to the W side Approximately 3 cm to 20 cm 1 3 16 inches to 7 7 8 inches Note Note the following points when using the Close Focus mode You cannot use the Scene Recognition or Face Detection functions This m...

Page 110: ...t this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting HDR Painting effect HDR Painting effect When you select HDR Painting in Picture Effect set the effect level 1 HDR Painting effect desired mode Low Select weak medium or strong effects that emphasize color etc Medium High Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 20...

Page 111: ...ea of emphasis Area of emphasis When you select Miniature in Picture Effect set the part you want attention on 1 Area of emphasis desired mode Top Sets area of emphasis at the top Center Sets area of emphasis in the center Bottom Sets area of emphasis at the bottom Left Sets area of emphasis to the left Middle Sets area of emphasis in the middle Right Sets area of emphasis to the right Related Top...

Page 112: ...ect adjust the color hue 1 Color hue desired mode Normal Adds a normal hue and darkens the surroundings Cool hue Adds a bluish cool hue and darkens the surroundings Warm hue Adds a reddish warm hue and darkens the surroundings Green hue Adds a green filter like hue and darkens the surroundings Magenta hue Adds a magenta filter like hue and darkens the surroundings Note It is recommended that you s...

Page 113: ...ng MENU items Shooting Extracted Color Extracted Color When you select Partial Color in Picture Effect select the color to extract 1 Extracted Color desired mode Red Extracts red only Green Extracts green only Blue Extracts blue only Yellow Extracts yellow only Note When Partial Color is selected images may not retain the selected color depending on the subject Related Topic Picture Effect MENU it...

Page 114: ...utions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Watercolor Effect Watercolor Effect When you select Watercolor in Picture Effect set the effect level 1 Watercolor Effect desired mode Low Adds a weak medium or strong Watercolor effect Medium High Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corp...

Page 115: ...s About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Illustration Effect Illustration Effect When you select Illustration in Picture Effect set the effect level 1 Illustration Effect desired mode Low Adds a weak medium or strong Illustration effect Medium High Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony...

Page 116: ...ed on the left side of the screen 2 Touch to adjust exposure OK You can also adjust the exposure by touching of the adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left Adjusting the exposure for better looking images A Overexposure too much light B Correct exposure C Underexposure too little light When the image shot is overexposed adjust EV to the minus side When the image shot is underexposed adjus...

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Page 118: ...ically You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity select a larger number Higher ISO settings than ISO6400 are achieved using Clear Image technology and overlay burst shooting Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index ISO sensitivity is a speed rating for recording media that incorporates an image sensor that receives light E...

Page 119: ...O12800 it takes some time to record an image because the camera overlays the image The flash does not operate with these settings Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 119 ...

Page 120: ...utomatically so that the colors appear natural Daylight Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day evening views night scenes neon signs fireworks etc Cloudy Adjusts for a cloudy sky or a shady location Fluorescent White Balance 1 Fluorescent White Balance 2 Fluorescent White Balance 3 Fluorescent White Balance 1 Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent White Balance 2 Adjusts for nat...

Page 121: ...hite balance can only be set to Auto Flash or One Push To capture the basic white color in One Push Set mode 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject 2 MENU White Balance One Push 3 Touch One Push Set OK The screen momentarily turns black and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory ...

Page 122: ...h mode is set to On or Slow Synchro the white balance is adjusted to the condition with the flash emitting Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 122 ...

Page 123: ...mode in Scene Selection or Underwater iSweep Panorama in Panorama Shooting Scene 1 MENU Underwater White Balance 2 Desired mode OK Auto Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to make the colors appear natural Underwater 1 Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong Underwater 2 Adjusts for underwater conditions where green is strong Note Depending on the color o...

Page 124: ...his is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen Multi AF Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus When the Face Detection function is active AF operates with priority on faces When Scene Selection is set to Underwater ...

Page 125: ... then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus Touch to cancel the focus Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus do as follows 1 Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder A and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject AF lock 2 When the AE AF lock indicator B stops flashing and remai...

Page 126: ...d mode Multi Divides into multiple regions and measures each region The camera determines a well balanced exposure Multi pattern metering Center Measures the center of the image and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there Center weighted metering Spot Align the spot metering cross hairs A on the subject to meter one part of the subject Spot metering This function is us...

Page 127: ...ra recognizes a scene or condition If the camera recognizes a scene icons and guides such as Portrait Infant Night Portrait Night Scene Backlight Portrait Backlight Landscape Macro Close Focus Spotlight or Low Light are displayed on the first line If the camera recognizes a condition icons such as Tripod or Move are displayed on the second line The camera may recognize both the scene and condition...

Page 128: ... scenes which tend to blur You can select the desired image from the two images shot First Image Second Image Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake reduced Shoots in Slow Synchro with the face which the flash strobes on as guide Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as guide and shake reduced Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots with even slower shutter speed withou...

Page 129: ...hooting MENU items Shooting Soft Skin Effect Soft Skin Effect When the Face Detection function is activated sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect and the effect level 1 MENU Soft Skin Effect desired mode Off Does not use the Soft Skin Effect Low Adds a weak medium or strong Soft Skin Effect Mid High Note The Soft Skin Effect may not be visible depending on the subject Related Topic MENU items n...

Page 130: ... exceeds the point on the indicator the camera records images automatically In Movie shooting scene the indicator is not displayed Details If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter the camera shoots the image and then returns to Smile Shutter mode 3 To end the Smile Shutter touch MENU Smile Shutter Tips for better capturing of smiles Do not cover the eyes with the bangs Do not obscure t...

Page 131: ...ection Sensitivity then set the value to Slight Smile Notes Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions You cannot use Smile Shutter when you use zoom functions other than optical zoom Related Topic Smile Detection Sensitivity MENU items not available in some REC mod...

Page 132: ...tems Shooting MENU items Shooting Smile Detection Sensitivity Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles 1 MENU Smile Detection Sensitivity desired mode Big Smile Detects a big normal or slight smile Normal Smile Slight Smile Note Smiles may not be detected correctly depending on the conditions Related Topic Smile Shutter MENU items not avai...

Page 133: ... turn green by pressing the shutter button halfway down 1 MENU Face Detection desired mode Off Does not use the Face Detection Auto Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on Child Priority Detects and shoots with priority on a child s face Adult Priority Detects and shoots with priority on an adult s face Notes Off is not available when Self Timer is set to Self portrait One Person ...

Page 135: ... blinked 1 MENU Anti Blink desired mode Auto When Face Detection is active the Anti Blink function operates so that images with the subject s eyes open are recorded Off Does not use the Anti Blink function Notes Anti Blink does not work in the following situations When using the flash During burst shooting When the Face Detection function does not work When the Smile Shutter function is activated ...

Page 136: ...U items Shooting Movie SteadyShot Movie SteadyShot The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted 1 MENU Movie SteadyShot desired mode Standard Provides the SteadyShot effect under stable recording conditions Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect Note If you change the setting for Movie SteadyShot the angle of view will change Related Topic Shooting movies M...

Page 137: ... set to Off or an error occurred Difficult Your camera cannot find a GPS signal therefore it cannot acquire the location information Use your camera in an open area Searching Searching for GPS satellites It may take several minutes to start triangulating Triangulating During GPS triangulating displays latitude longitude B Satellite and positioning indicators Satellite position and acquiring status...

Page 139: ...re PlayMemories Home 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU GPS Log REC OK 3 To end GPS Log REC touch MENU GPS Log REC OK Notes If a memory card is not inserted into the camera or the memory card is full GPS Log REC data cannot be saved The recordable time for a route is up to 24 hours If the recording time exceeds over 24 hours recording will automatically stop If the memory card is full delete...

Page 140: ...is allows you to search the camera s functions according to your needs You can use the selected function after reading the guide 1 Touch MENU 2 Touch In Camera Guide 3 Touch the desired MENU item The explanation for the selected item is displayed 4 Drag the screen to see the summary operation guide and details When you select Use this function the camera switches to the selected mode automatically...

Page 141: ...e in Scene Selection Picture Effect mode In the table below a checkmark indicates settings that can be changed while indicates settings that cannot be changed A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode For details see each topic Menu items Movie shooting scene Easy Mode Movie button Flash Self Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size Dual Rec Still Image Size Panorama Image S...

Page 142: ...de Settings MENU items not available in Scene Selection Picture Effect mode The icons below or indicate the available modes Menu items Still images Movies Movie shooting scene Easy Mode Movie button Flash Self Timer Defocus Effect Still Image Size Dual Rec Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality Movie Size Cont Shooting Settings Macro HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extra...

Page 143: ...C DSC TX200V only In Camera Guide Settings 1 Flash cannot be selected for White Balance when Scene Selection is set to Anti Motion Blur Hand held Twilight or High Sensitivity 2 Off cannot be selected for Soft Skin Effect when Scene Selection is set to Soft Skin 3 Off cannot be selected for Face Detection when Scene Selection is set to Soft Skin or Soft Snap Note The 4 menu items displayed under ME...

Page 144: ...ontents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing You can select the various viewing functions easily from the screen 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Touch MENU to display the Menu screen The 4 menu items usually displayed under MENU will not appear on the MENU screen 3 Touch the MENU items desired mode Back to t...

Page 145: ...layback mode 2 MENU Easy Mode OK Notes The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically The shooting mode also changes to Easy Mode Viewing functions available in Easy Mode In Easy Mode only the deletion and the zoom functions are available Delete You can delete the currently displayed image Zoom Enlarges the displayed image Drag up down right or lef...

Page 147: ...s About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Date Select Date Select Selects the desired image to view by date 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Touch Date Select 3 Display images shot on a specific date at center of the screen by dragging right or left on the screen to select the date 4 Touch the center of image Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony...

Page 148: ...lendar Calendar This feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date View 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Touch MENU Calendar 3 Select the month you want to display with then touch the desired date Drag the thumbnails of images for the selected date A up or down to change the page Touch an image to return to the single image screen for that image Note This ...

Page 149: ...era Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Image Index Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Touch Image Index 3 Touch the screen and drag up or down to change the page Touch an image on the index screen to return to the single image screen for that image Related Topic Number of images in index Back to top Co...

Page 150: ...us Playback Starts playback from the currently displayed image Slideshow with music Plays back still images in succession along with effects and music Note Slideshow is not available when View Mode is set to Folder view MP4 or AVCHD view Continuous Playback 1 Select the desired image for playing 2 MENU Slideshow Continuous Playback 3 To end continuous playback touch the screen and then touch Exit ...

Page 151: ... simple slideshow switching images at a preset interval The playback interval is adjustable in Interval and you can thoroughly enjoy your images Nostalgic A moody slideshow reproducing the atmosphere of a movie scene Stylish A stylish slideshow proceeding at a middle tempo Active A high tempo slideshow suitable for active scenes Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows You can sele...

Page 152: ...suit the selected Effects item Selecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow To transfer music install the Music Transfer software to your computer Related Topic Music Transfer Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 152 ...

Page 153: ...letes all images in the selected burst group at once This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images After step 2 select an image then touch it To cancel the selection touch the image again to cancel the mark All Images on This Date All in This Folder All AVCHD view files Deletes all still images and movies in th...

Page 155: ...Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Retouch desired mode 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode Trimming Resize Records the zoomed playback image Touch set the point with Next select an image size to save with Next OK The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image Red Eye Correction Corrects t...

Page 156: ... Next OK Depending on the image sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate Note You cannot retouch the following images Panoramic images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 156 ...

Page 157: ...ems Viewing Picture Effect Picture Effect Retouches a recorded image so that it looks like a watercolor or illustration and saves it as a new file The original image is retained 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Picture Effect desired mode Watercolor Adds ink bleed and gradational effects to images as if they were painted using watercolors Illustration Adds illustration like effec...

Page 158: ...adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file The original image is retained 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Paint 3 Draw on the image using the paint pen supplied 4 Touch the button select the saved image size Button Action Save Saves the image in VGA or 5M format in the internal memory or on a memory card Pen Paints characters or graphics Eraser Makes corrections Sta...

Page 159: ...desired frame with Revert Undoes the last action Clear all Erases all painting Note You cannot paint or put stamps on the following images Panoramic images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 159 ...

Page 160: ...ewing MENU items Viewing 3D Viewing 3D Viewing Select 3D Viewing when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on the 3D TV Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable sold separately 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 MENU 3D Viewing OK Setting to 3D Viewing mode easily You can set the camera to 3D Viewing mode by touching on the upper right side of the screen Related Topi...

Page 161: ...ew Displays AVCHD format movies Note When the internal memory is used to record images still images are displayed in the Folder View Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing images If the camera detects images not registered in the Image Database File on the memory card a registration screen with the messag...

Page 162: ...roups or display all images during playback 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 MENU View Mode Date View 3 MENU Display Cont Shooting Group desired setting Display Main Image Only Groups burst images then plays back the main image only When Face Detection is performed in burst mode the camera determines and displays the optimum image as the main image When Face Detection is not performed...

Page 163: ...ingle image mode Multiple Images You can select and protect multiple images After step 2 select an image to be protected then touch it To cancel the selection touch the image again to cancel the mark Set All Cont Shooting Imgs Protects all images in the selected burst group at once in Display Cont Shooting Group mode Set All on This Date Protects all images in the date range or folder or all AVCHD...

Page 165: ... later The Print order mark is displayed for registered images 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Print DPOF desired mode OK This Image Orders printing the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images You can select and order multiple images to be printed After step 2 select an image to be printed then touch it To cancel the selection touch the image again to canc...

Page 166: ...ing Rotate Rotate Rotates a still image Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Rotate 3 OK Notes You cannot rotate the following images Movies 3D Still Image Images displayed in a burst group You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras When viewing images on a computer the image rotation informa...

Page 167: ...eshow and movie playback 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Volume 3 Adjust the volume by touching or OK You can also adjust the volume by touching on the volume adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left Adjusting the volume during playback of a movie or slideshow Movie playback Touch the screen to display the operation buttons touch and then touch or to adjust the volume Sl...

Page 168: ...ting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Exposure data Exposure data Sets whether or not to display the exposure data of the currently displayed file 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Exposure data desired mode On Displays Does not display the exposure data on the screen Off Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 16...

Page 169: ...tions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Number of images in index Number of images in index Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen 1 Touch Playback to switch to playback mode 2 Touch Image Index 3 MENU Number of images in index desired mode 12 up Displays 12 up images 28 up Displays 28 up images Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Cor...

Page 170: ...s allows you to search the camera s functions according to your needs You can use the selected function after reading the guide 1 Touch MENU 2 Touch In Camera Guide 3 Touch the desired MENU item The explanation for the selected item is displayed 4 Drag the screen to see the summary operation guide and details When you select Use this function the camera switches to the selected mode automatically ...

Page 171: ...t cannot be set according to View Mode In the table below a checkmark indicates a user changeable function while indicates an unchangeable one Menu items Memory card Internal Memory Date View Folder view Still Folder view MP4 AVCHD view Folder View Easy Mode Date Select Calendar Image Index Slideshow Delete Retouch Picture Effect Paint 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont Shooting Group Protect Print...

Page 173: ...gs Changing camera settings Changing camera settings You can change the settings on the Settings screen 1 Touch MENU to display the Menu screen 2 Touch Settings desired category desired function desired mode Notes Shooting Settings appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode Memory Card Tool appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera while Internal Memory Tool ap...

Page 174: ...to AVCHD which is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a high definition television Blu ray discs AVCHD discs and DVD Video discs can be created using the software PlayMemories Home However when you create AVCHD discs from movies recorded in AVC HD 28M PS or AVC HD 24M FX it will take time as the image quality must be converted To save AVC HD 28M PS or AVC HD 24M FX movies without convertin...

Page 175: ...ses Does not use the AF illuminator Off Notes Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject You cannot use the AF illuminator in the following situations In movie mode In iSweep Panorama In Underwater iSweep Panorama When Landscape Night Scene Pet Fireworks or Hi Speed Shutter mode is selected in Scene...

Page 176: ...t this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Grid Line Grid Line With reference to the grid lines you can easily set a subject in a horizontal vertical position 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Grid Line desired mode On Displays the grid lines The grid lines are not recorded Off Does not display the grid lines Back to top Copyright 201...

Page 177: ...ooting Settings Clear Image Zoom desired mode On Zooms the images with close to the original image quality depending on the image size Switches to Clear Image Zoom within the range where is displayed Off Does not use Clear Image Zoom Notes To zoom the images within the range where original image quality can be retained set both Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom to Off Details Clear Image Zoom func...

Page 179: ...r to Digital Zoom when the Clear Image Zoom range is exceeded Details 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Digital Zoom desired mode On The quality of the resulting image will deteriorate when is displayed since the zoom function is switched over to Digital Zoom but you can enlarge images 4 up to the maximum zoom scale Off Does not use Digital Zoom Notes When using C...

Page 180: ...e Changing settings Shooting Settings Wind Noise Reduct Wind Noise Reduct Reduces the noise of the wind when shooting movies 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Wind Noise Reduct desired mode On Reduces Does not reduce wind noise Off Note If Wind Noise Reduct is set to On even though the wind is not blowing strongly the recorded sounds other than the wind may be har...

Page 181: ...mera Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Scene Recog Guide Scene Recog Guide You can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene Recognition icon when Scene Recognition is activated 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Scene Recog Guide desired mode On Displays Does not display the Scene Recognition Guide Off Back to top Copy...

Page 182: ...is reflected off the blood vessels at the back of the eye retina A causing the red eye phenomenon Other ways to reduce red eye Select High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection The flash is set to Off automatically When the eyes of the subject turn out red correct the image with Retouch Red Eye Correction on the viewing menu or with the software PlayMemories Home Notes To avoid blurring of images ho...

Page 184: ...is camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Blink Alert Blink Alert When an image with the subject s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated the message Blinked eye detected is displayed 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Blink Alert desired mode Auto Displays hides the Blinked eye detected message Off Back to top Copyrigh...

Page 185: ...ooting date When On is selected the mark will appear on the bottom right of the screen while shooting However in some shooting modes that cannot record dates on images the mark will disappear Off Does not record a shooting date Notes You cannot record dates in the following situations In movie mode In Dual Rec mode In iSweep Panorama In burst shooting mode In Easy Mode In 3D shooting mode If you s...

Page 186: ...ra Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Disp Resolution Disp Resolution Adjusts the image quality of the image displayed on the screen 1 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Disp Resolution desired mode Standard Displays the image on the screen in standard image quality High Displays the image on the screen in high image quality The battery power may decrease faster Back to top Co...

Page 187: ...his camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Beep Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Beep desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you operate the touch panel press the shutter button Off Turns off the beep shutter sound Back to top Copyright ...

Page 188: ... the number rises When you use the camera in bright outside light select a higher number to see the screen easier 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Panel Brightness 2 Touch to adjust the brightness OK You can also adjust the panel brightness by touching of the adjustment bar and dragging to the left right Notes The brighter the screen the faster the battery pack runs out The screen grows dark if you d...

Page 189: ...es on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Language Setting Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 189 ...

Page 190: ...g with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Display color Display color Sets the background color of the screen 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Display color desired mode Black Sets the background color of the screen White Pink Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 190 ...

Page 191: ...ng functions will be performed Demo Mode2 Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no operation is performed for 15 seconds Demo Mode3 If no operation is performed for a set period of time while the camera is connected to an HD TV a demonstration of AVCHD movie playback will automatically start Off Does not perform a demonstration Notes Pressing the shutter button during the Smile...

Page 192: ...nting Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Initialize Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute Initialize the images are retained 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Initialize OK Note Be sure not to remove the battery pack while initializing Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 192 ...

Page 193: ...High Definition HD TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI Cable sold separately you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV 1 MENU Settings Main Settings HDMI Resolution desired mode Auto The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution 1080p Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080p 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality 1080i Note If you cannot displ...

Page 194: ...I CTRL FOR HDMI This setting allows TV remote control of a camera that is connected to a BRAVIA Sync TV using the HDMI Cable sold separately 1 MENU Settings Main Settings CTRL FOR HDMI desired mode On Enables disables remote controlled operation Off Note You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV Relate...

Page 195: ...s battery power better than when set to Standard If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time the power turns off automatically In shooting mode the screen automatically goes dark before the power turns off Standard If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time the power turns off automatically In shooting mode the screen automatically goes dark before the power turns of...

Page 196: ...cted from MTP or Mass Storage When you use Windows 7 MTP is selected and Windows 7 specific functions become available MTP Establishes a MTP connection between the camera and a computer or other USB devices When you use Windows 7 MTP is selected and Windows 7 specific functions become available When you use other operating systems Vista XP MacOS X the AutoPlay Wizard appears and the still images i...

Page 197: ...ings USB Power Supply USB Power Supply Sets whether to use the USB power supplied function when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the micro USB cable supplied 1 MENU Settings Main Settings USB Power Supply desired mode On The power is supplied when connected using the micro USB cable Off Disables USB power supplied function even if you connect the camera to a device such ...

Page 198: ...g a USB connection 1 MENU Settings Main Settings LUN Setting desired mode Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed Select this setting when you connect the camera to a computer Single When the memory card is inserted into the camera the images on the memory card are displayed when it is not inserted the images in the internal memory are displayed Select thi...

Page 199: ...camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Download Music Download Music You can change background music tracks using Music Transfer 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Download Music The message Connect to PC is displayed 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer then start Music Transfer 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files Back to top Copyri...

Page 200: ...oting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Empty Music Empty Music You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Empty Music OK Related Topic Music Transfer Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 200...

Page 201: ...s Main Settings Airplane Mode DSC TX200V only Airplane Mode DSC TX200V only When you board an airplane etc you can set whether to disable all settings for functions related to GPS If you set Airplane Mode to On an airplane mark will be displayed on the screen 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Airplane Mode desired mode Related Topic Position Information DSC TX200V only GPS setting DSC TX200V only GPS ...

Page 202: ... indoors or near tall buildings Use your camera in an open area outside and turn on your camera again If no triangulation icon appears even if you wait for several minutes you may be in an area where GPS signal reception is difficult or impossible Begin shooting where you are or move to an open area outside If you shoot where you are no location information will be recorded Notes The shooting dire...

Page 203: ...checked using Position Information Details You can check the shooting direction with the direction icon displayed on the screen Triangulating status GPS indicators GPS reception status Off No indicator GPS setting is set to Off or an error occurred Difficult Your camera cannot find a GPS signal therefore it cannot acquire the location information Use your camera in an open area Searching Searching...

Page 204: ...ings GPS assist data Using GPS support tool You can also update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the computer Display the main screen of the PlayMemories Home and select the connected model name GPS Support Tool the desired memory card drive to be installed from your computer and then update the GPS assist data If you insert this memory card the GPS assist data will be reflected...

Page 205: ...computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Dlt GPS Log Data DSC TX200V only Dlt GPS Log Data DSC TX200V only You can delete all data recorded in GPS Log REC 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Dlt GPS Log Data OK Related Topic GPS Log REC DSC TX200V only Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 205 ...

Page 206: ... settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Version Version Displays the software version installed on this camera 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Version Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 206 ...

Page 207: ...he memory card or the internal memory When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card and is unrecoverable Save precious data on a computer etc 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool or Internal Memory Tool Form...

Page 208: ...older until you create another folder or select another recording folder 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Create REC Folder OK On the folders After a new folder is created you can change the storage destination folder or select the playback folder Details Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipm...

Page 209: ...ol Internal Memory Tool Change REC Folder Change REC Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Change REC Folder 2 Select a folder with OK Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images You cannot select a folder with a number that has only MSDCF or ANV01 as a recording folder You ca...

Page 210: ... for recording images in a memory card 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Delete REC Folder 2 Select a folder with OK Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using Delete REC Folder the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder If a folder contains protected images...

Page 211: ...Tool Copy OK Notes Use a fully charged battery pack If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge the battery pack may run out causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data Images cannot be copied individually The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove the memory ca...

Page 212: ...od used to assign file numbers to images 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool File Number desired mode Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed When the replaced memory card contains a file with a number higher than the last assigned number a number one higher than the largest number is assigned Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder i...

Page 213: ...time when you visit that destination 1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Area Setting desired mode Home You use the camera in your area When the currently set area differs from your home area you must make the Area Setting Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination Set the destination area 2 Touch the Destination area 3 Select the area using 4 Touch Daylight Savings icon A then ...

Page 215: ...bout this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Clock Settings Date Time Setting Date Time Setting Sets the date and time again 1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Date Time Setting desired mode Date Time Format You can select the date and time display format Summer Time Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings On Off Date Time You can set the date and time Back to top Copyright 2012 ...

Page 216: ...o Clock ADJ DSC TX200V only Your camera maintains correct clock time by using GPS to acquire time information during starting up 1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Auto Clock ADJ desired mode On Adjusts Does not adjust the clock automatically Off Notes Auto Clock ADJ is invalid if GPS setting is set to Off You must set Date Time Setting on the camera before using it Depending on the area it may not fu...

Page 217: ...a time zone difference is detected your camera adjusts the area by using the GPS to acquire location information 1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Auto Area ADJ desired mode On Adjusts Does not adjust the area automatically Off Notes Auto Area ADJ is invalid if GPS setting is set to Off You must set Date Time Setting on the camera before using it Depending on the area Auto Area ADJ may not function c...

Page 218: ...Turn on the TV and set the input 4 Press the ON OFF Power button 5 Touch Playback Images shot with the camera appear on the TV Touch on the screen to select the desired image PhotoTV HD This camera is compatible with the PhotoTV HD standard By connecting a Sony TV compatible with PhotoTV HD using an HDMI Cable sold separately a whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking F...

Page 219: ...lems with the camera and or connected equipment The camera may not work properly with some HD TVs For example you may not be able to view a video on your HD TV or hear sound from the HD TV Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo You cannot view images on a TV that does not have an HDMI connector Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of time if you are shooting movies w...

Page 220: ...emote controller supplied with the TV by connecting the camera to the TV using an HDMI Cable sold separately 1 Connect the HDMI connector of the camera A and the HDMI jack of the TV B using an HDMI Cable sold separately C 2 Turn on the TV and set the input 3 Press the ON OFF Power button 4 Touch Playback 5 MENU Settings Main Settings CTRL FOR HDMI On 6 Press the SYNC MENU button of the TV s remote...

Page 221: ...ou touch the screen of the camera while you operate the remote controller the remote controller operation is temporarily interrupted You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a BRAVIA Sync compatible TV For details see the operating instructions of the TV If the camera functions in an undesired manner when you are controlling it ...

Page 222: ...ages recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI Cable sold separately Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV 2 Connect the HDMI connector of the camera A and the HDMI jack B using an HDMI Cable sold separately C 3 Turn on the TV and set the input 4 Press the ON OFF Power button 5 Touch Playback ...

Page 223: ...d using output terminals When the camera and equipment are connected using output terminals no video and sound are produced Such a connection can also cause trouble of the camera and or connected equipment This function may not work properly with some TVs For example you may not be able to view a video on your TV output in 3D mode or hear sound from the TV Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo When...

Page 224: ...XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 1 GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation Approximately 500 MB Display 1 024 768 dots or more 1 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required to create a discs by installing the Expanded Feature 2 Starter Edition is not supported Mac OS pre ...

Page 226: ...mages and change the shooting date and time Blu ray discs AVCHD discs and DVD Video discs can be created from AVCHD movies imported to a computer Expanded Feature You can upload images to a network service An internet connection environment is required Expanded Feature You can import photos and movies recorded with location and shooting direction information to a computer and enjoy viewing them wi...

Page 227: ...lling these functions the installation guide will be displayed if you click on a function that can only be used with the Expanded Feature For details on PlayMemories Home see PlayMemories Home Help Guide or the following PlayMemories Home support page English only http www sony co jp pmh se Notes Log on as Administrator Set MENU Settings Main Settings LUN Setting to Multi If Device Stage does not ...

Page 228: ...select Start All Programs PlayMemories Home Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows 1 Double click PlayMemories Home Help Guide on the desktop To start PlayMemories Home Help Guide from the Start menu select Start All Programs PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home Help Guide Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 228 ...

Page 229: ...and add Music files You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac The following track types can be imported using Music Transfer MP3 files stored on the hard disk of your computer Music CD tracks Preset music saved on the came...

Page 230: ...ist Top page Using with your computer Using the software Software for Mac Software for Mac For details on software for Macs access the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac You can access the above URL by connecting the camera to the Mac computer and clicking FOR_MAC URL in PMHOME Set MENU Settings Main Settings LUN Setting to Multi Note The available software varies depending on the area B...

Page 231: ...ing with your computer Importing images to a computer Connecting the camera to the computer Connecting the camera to the computer 1 Connect the camera to your computer using a micro USB cable supplied A When connecting the camera to a computer using the micro USB cable power feeding from the computer starts if USB Power Supply is set to On On is the default setting Related Topic USB Connect Settin...

Page 232: ...ed Importing images to a Mac computer without using PlayMemories Home Connect the camera 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 Notes Use PlayMemories Home for operations such as when importing AVCHD movies to a computer Windows Use the iMovie so...

Page 233: ...le Removing a memory card Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory Turning off the camera 1 Click the disconnect icon on the tasktray With Windows 7 click first then click 2 Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Notes Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash icon beforehand when you use a Mac computer and the camera...

Page 234: ...u ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc For saving images in high definition image quality HD AVCHD disc AVCHD format playback devices Sony Blu ray disc player PlayStation 3 etc For saving images in standard definition image quality STD Ordinary DVD playback devices DVD player computer that can play DVDs etc Characteristics of each type of disc High definition image quality HD Using a Blu ray disc ena...

Page 235: ...or a disc in standard definition image quality STD using a DVD Writer other than DVDirect Express High definition image quality HD AVCHD disc Standard definition image quality STD Creates a disc in standard definition image quality STD using a device such as an HDD recorder Standard definition image quality STD Notes To create a Blu ray disc from movies recorded in AVC HD 28M PS you need to use de...

Page 236: ... movie to be written to the disc 6 Click Add You can also add the AVCHD movies by dragging and dropping them 7 Create the disc by following the on screen instructions Playing an AVCHD disc on a PC AVCHD discs can be played on a PC using PlayMemories Home Select the drive into which you have inserted the DVD disc in PlayMemories Home and click Player for AVCHD For details see PlayMemories Home Help...

Page 237: ... the PC and insert a blank DVD disc in the DVD drive If software other than PlayMemories Home starts automatically exit that software 2 Start PlayMemories Home 3 Click Create Discs 4 Select DVD Video STD from a disc selection drop down list 5 Select the AVCHD movie to be written to the disc 6 Click Add You can also add the AVCHD movies by dragging and dropping them 7 Create the disc by following t...

Page 238: ... PC in question must be capable of creating Blu ray discs BD R not re writable or BD RE re writable discs can be used Multi session recordings cannot be made To create Blu ray discs using PlayMemories Home be sure to install the dedicated add on software For details see the following URL http support d imaging sony co jp BDUW To install your PC must be connected to the Internet For detailed operat...

Page 239: ...rinting using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied PlayMemories Home software and print the images For details see the PlayMemories Home Help Guide Printing at a shop You can take a memory card to a photo printing service shop As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF you can make a Print order mark on images in advance in the playback mod...

Page 240: ...ubleshooting then check your camera If a code such as C E appears on the screen see Self diagnosis display 2 Remove the battery pack wait for about one minute re insert the battery pack then turn on the power 3 Initialize the settings Details 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Be aware that by sending the camera for repair you give consent that the contents of the...

Page 241: ...o Mode is set to Standard or Max the camera turns off automatically to prevent draining the battery pack Turn on the camera again If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on and Eco Mode is set to Off or the camera is connected to AC adaptor to supply the power the screen automatically goes dark to prevent burn in on the screen Touch the screen again to disp...

Page 243: ... No image is shot if a smiling face is not detected Details Set Demo Mode to Off Details Anti blur function does not work The anti blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down Recording takes a long time When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed for example when you shoot images in dark locations the camera aut...

Page 244: ...orks mode is selected in Scene Selection Shooting in iSweep Panorama Shooting in 3D mode Shooting in Underwater iSweep Panorama Shooting in movie mode Set the flash to On in Close focus mode when Picture Effect is selected or when Scene Selection is set to Landscape Backlight Correction HDR Gourmet Pet Beach Snow Underwater or Hi Speed Shutter mode Details Fuzzy white circular spots appear in imag...

Page 245: ...n the recorded image There is a dark shadow on the image Depending on the brightness of the subject you may see a dark shadow when you change the aperture This is not a malfunction The eyes of the subject come out red Set Red Eye Reduction to Auto or On Details Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash Light the room and shoot the subject Retouch the image using R...

Page 246: ... on the right of the screen for few seconds While you touch the upper right of the screen during shooting images the buttons or icons are temporarily turned off The buttons and icons will reappear when your fingers move away from the screen Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 246 ...

Page 247: ...on a PC with this camera Use the application bundled with the Mac to play back images Cannot play back stereoscopic images on the camera Stereoscopic images can be played back on this camera only when that image has been recorded using Sweep Multi Angle mode 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file If either file is deleted on the PC the camera may not operate correctly Cannot hear music d...

Page 248: ...Setting is not set or set time is shifted greatly Set the date and time correctly Details The term of validity of GPS assist data has expired Update GPS assist data Details As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all depending on the location and time you use the camera GPS is a sys...

Page 249: ... When you shoot images with a memory card formatted by a computer you may not be able to import the images to a computer Shoot using a memory card formatted by the camera Details After making a USB connection PlayMemories Home does not start automatically Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on Cannot play back images on your computer If you are using PlayMemories Home refer to Pla...

Page 251: ...rt a memory card Insert the memory card in the correct direction You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera A memory card cannot be recognized Insert the memory...

Page 252: ...hooting Troubleshooting Internal memory Internal memory Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory There is a memory card inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card The memory card is full Copy to a memory card with sufficient capacity Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory This featu...

Page 253: ...erless settings Consult the printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Cannot print images with the date Using PlayMemories Home you can insert the date on still images Details Select MENU Shooting Settings Write Date On to insert a da...

Page 254: ...e point of the paint pen When a bright image is displayed on the screen brightness on the screen appears different from the actual image When a very bright image is displayed on the screen the camera automatically turns down the brightness in order to protect the screen The screen may become dark under the following conditions Since the image on the screen is displayed darker than the actual image...

Page 255: ...ry memory card cover then put down the camera in dry place until the moisture has evaporated The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Set the date and time again Details The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged Insert a charged battery and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power l...

Page 256: ... authorized Sony service facility C 32 E 95 There is trouble with the camera s hardware Turn the power off and on again C 13 The camera cannot read or write data on the memory card Try turning off and on the camera again or taking out and inserting the memory card several times The internal memory has experienced a format error or an unformatted memory card is inserted Format the internal memory o...

Page 257: ...the power off and then on again Memory card error has occurred Cannot write data to memory card The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera Details The terminal section of the memory card is dirty The memory card is damaged This memory card is not formatted correctly The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera Details This memory card may not be able to record or play images co...

Page 258: ...der with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card for example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Select another folder Details or create a new folder Details Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the memory card You cannot create any folders if this is the case Empty folder contents You tried to delete a folder containing one or more files Del...

Page 259: ...an be selected when using Multiple Images You can add Print order marks to up to 999 files Error Playing Music Delete the Music file or replace it with a normal Music file Execute Empty Music then download a new Music file Error Formatting Music Execute Empty Music Operation cannot be executed in unsupported files Processing and other editing functions of the camera cannot be performed on image fi...

Page 260: ...mages to the computer with PlayMemories Home and format the memory card or the internal memory To view the images again with the camera export the imported images to the camera with PlayMemories Home Details Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature The camera temperature has risen You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down Recording has stopped due to incre...

Page 261: ...ages again Low light conditions iSweep Panorama Background Defocus Tracking focus 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Overly bright conditions Background Defocus Tracking focus Varying levels of brightness Tracking focus Flickering lights iSweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the camera iSweep Panorama Underwater iSweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle ...

Page 262: ... changing constantly such as waterfalls iSweep Panorama Underwater iSweep Panorama Superior Auto Many moving subjects such as a school of fish Underwater iSweep Panorama When you cannot stand still to shoot images such as when underwater Underwater iSweep Panorama Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 262 ...

Page 263: ... a backup copy to protect your data On database files When you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and turn on the power part of the memory card capacity is used to automatically create a database file It may take some time until you can perform the next operation Do not use store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as ...

Page 264: ...s supplied with the device or software you have connected or are using with this camera Note that a child s eyesight is still at the development stage particularly children below the age of 6 Consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist before letting your child view 3D images and make sure he she observes the above precautions when viewing such images What is 1080 60p 50p Unlike standard recording m...

Page 265: ...ufacturing process and do not affect the recording Exposing the screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Do not press against the screen The screen may be discolored or a malfunction may result Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction Be careful not to bump th...

Page 266: ...her the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable bat...

Page 267: ...ing to ensure longer battery pack use Put the battery pack in a pocket close to your body to warm it up and insert it in the camera immediately before you start shooting If there are any metal objects such as keys in your pocket be aware of short circuits The battery pack will run out quickly if you use the flash or zoom frequently We recommend having spare battery packs handy for two times or thr...

Page 268: ...rcuiting etc be sure to use a plastic bag etc to keep away from metal materials when carrying or storing On battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditio...

Page 269: ...fied type remove the battery pack replace it with a new or different one and check that the battery is charged correctly If the battery is charged correctly a battery error may have occurred If the Power charge lamp flashes even if the AC Adaptor is connected to the camera and the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that the charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby Charging stops and ...

Page 270: ...te that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card This data cannot be restored Be sure to backup any important data to a PC or other storage location If you repeatedly record delete images fragmentation of data may occur on the memory card Movies may not be able to be saved or recorded In such a case save your images to a PC or other storage location then Format A memory card form...

Page 271: ...k media type Recording Playback Memory Stick Micro 1 Memory Stick Micro Mark2 1 2 1 Memory Stick media is equipped with MagicGate functions MagicGate is copyright protection technology that uses encryption technology Data recording playback that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera 2 AVCHD movies MP4 12M and MP4 6M size movies cannot be recorded to Memory Stick media ot...

Page 272: ... before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt or dust etc Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth To prevent damage to the finish or casing Do not expose the camera to chemical products s...

Page 273: ...ing on the shooting conditions and the memory card Units Images Size Internal memory Memory card formatted with this camera Approx 105 MB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 18M 17 295 590 1200 2400 4800 10M 22 390 780 1550 3150 6300 5M 38 670 1300 2700 5400 10500 VGA 370 6400 12500 25500 40000 40000 16 9 13M 19 330 660 1300 2650 5300 16 9 2M 68 1150 2350 4750 9500 19000 Notes When the number of remaining ...

Page 274: ... 1 h 30 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 3 h AVC HD 17M FH 10 m 10 m 30 m 30 m 1 h 1 h 2 h 2 h 4 h 5 m 4 h 5 m AVC HD 9M HQ 25 m 15 m 50 m 30 m 1 h 45 m 1 h 5 m 3 h 35 m 2 h 15 m 7 h 20 m 4 h 30 m MP4 12M 15 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m MP4 6M 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 40 m 5 h 20 m 10 h 50 m MP4 3M 1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m 9 h 55 m 20 h The number in is the minimum recordable time Continuous shooting is possible fo...

Page 275: ...utions About this camera Contents list Top page Precautions About this camera Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad Using the camera abroad You can use the AC Adaptor supplied in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC 50 Hz 60 Hz Note An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corp...

Page 276: ...m for the country or region where you are using the camera NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Indonesia Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland...

Page 277: ...ra Contents list Top page Precautions About this camera About this camera Carl Zeiss lens Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany Back to top Co...

Page 278: ...al image compression format The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs hard disk drive flash memory memory card etc Recording and playback on the camera Based on the AVCHD format your camera records with the high definition image quality HD mentioned below Video signal 3 1080 60i compatible device MPEG...

Page 279: ...mobile telephones etc On triangulating errors If you move to another location right after turning on the camera it may take a longer time for the camera to start triangulating compared to when you stay in the same place Error caused by the position of GPS satellites The camera automatically triangulates your current location when the camera receives radio signals from 3 or more GPS satellites The ...

Page 280: ...C VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE HTTP WWW MPEGLA COM On GNU GPL LGPL applied software The software that is eligible for the...

Page 281: ...are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel Pentium and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation microSDHC log...

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