Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20 User Manual Download

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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

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DSC-HX20/HX20V/HX30/HX30V

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.

Summary of Contents for Cyber-shot DSC-HX20

Page 1: ...g Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page DSC HX20 HX20V HX30 HX30V 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: ...ntents list Top page Before Use Before Use How to use this User 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 control wheel Using the control wheel Using the internal memory Using the internal memory Using the In Camera guide In Camera Guide Back to...

Page 3: ...Shooting movies Zoom Movies Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Program Auto Manual Exposure Shooting Memory recall mode Intelligent Sweep Panorama 3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Scene Selection Background Defocus Functions not available in some REC modes Using shooting functions Trac...

Page 4: ...About this camera Contents list Top page Viewing Viewing Viewing still images Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Deleting images Delete button Viewing burst images Viewing burst images Viewing movies Viewing movies Viewing panorama images Scrolling the panorama images for display Viewing 3D images Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Back to top Copyright 2012...

Page 5: ...mode Picture Effect Easy Mode Defocus Effect Still Image Size Dual Rec Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality Movie Size HDR Painting effect Area of emphasis Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect EV ISO White Balance White Balance Shift Focus Metering Mode Cont Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Smile Shutter Smile Detection S...

Page 7: ...Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing Slideshow View on Smartphone DSC HX30 HX30V only View on TV DSC HX30 HX30V only Send to Computer DSC HX30 HX30V only Send by TransferJet Delete Retouch Picture Effect 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont Shooting Group Protect Print DPOF Rotate In Camera Guide Playback MENU list MENU items that canno...

Page 8: ...Digital Zoom Wind Noise Reduct Micref Level Red Eye Reduction Blink Alert Write Date Expanded Focus Custom Button Disp Resolution Main Settings Beep Panel Brightness Language Setting Display color Demo Mode Initialize Function Guide HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Eco Mode USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Airplane Mode DSC HX20V HX30 HX30V only GPS setting ...

Page 9: ...SC HX30 HX30V only Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Format Create REC Folder Change REC Folder Delete REC Folder Copy File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date Time Setting Auto Clock ADJ DSC HX20V HX30V only Auto Area ADJ DSC HX20V HX30V only Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 9 ...

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: ... Top page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Battery pack and power Shooting still images movies Viewing images GPS DSC HX20V HX30V only Computers Memory card Internal memory Printing Others Warning indicators and messages Self diagnosis display Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling Situations this camera has difficulty handl...

Page 14: ...cautions 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 AVCHD format GPS DSC HX20V HX30V only Tran...

Page 15: ...rap Using the wrist strap Using the control wheel Using the control wheel Using the internal memory Using the internal memory Using the In Camera guide In Camera Guide Back to top Shooting Shooting still images Shooting still images Zoom Still images Shooting movies Shooting movies Zoom Movies Shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec Setting REC mode List of mode dial functions Intel...

Page 16: ...rama 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 3D Shooting Scene Selection Memory recall mode Picture Effect Easy Mode Defocus Effect Still Image Size Dual Rec Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality ...

Page 17: ...uter DSC HX30 HX30V only 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 Slideshow View on Smartphone DSC HX30 HX30V only View on TV DSC HX30 HX30V only Send to Computer DSC HX30 HX30V only Send by TransferJet Delete Retouch Picture Effect 3D Viewing View Mode Dis...

Page 18: ...Function Guide HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Eco Mode USB Connect Setting USB Power Supply LUN Setting Download Music Empty Music Airplane Mode DSC HX20V HX30 HX30V only GPS setting DSC HX20V HX30V only GPS assist data DSC HX20V HX30V only Dlt GPS Log Data DSC HX20V HX30V only TransferJet Eye Fi Version Network Settings WPS Push DSC HX30 HX30V only Access point settings DSC HX30 HX30V only Edit De...

Page 19: ...ck to top Using with your computer Recommended computer environment Recommended 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 creati...

Page 20: ...fficulty handling Back to top 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 AVCHD for...

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: ...eb 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 the 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: ...ge Before Use Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen Names of parts Names of parts 1 Shutter button 2 Mode dial 3 For shooting W T zoom lever For viewing Index lever Playback zoom lever 4 Self timer lamp Smile Shutter lamp AF illuminator 5 CUSTOM Custom button 6 Power Charge lamp 7 ON OFF Power button 8 Flash When using the flash the flash pops up automatically Do not cover the f...

Page 25: ...lt in DSC HX30 HX30V only 18 Hook for wrist strap 19 Control wheel 20 MENU button 21 In Camera Guide Delete button 22 Battery insertion slot 23 Battery eject lever 24 Tripod receptacle 25 Access lamp 26 Memory card slot 27 TransferJet mark 28 Micro USB connector 29 Battery Memory card cover Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 25 ...

Page 26: ...he screen List of icons displayed on the screen List of shooting mode icons List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status You can change the screen display using Display Setting on the control wheel List of shooting mode icons 1 Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size Panorama image size Quality 9 Number of recordable images ...

Page 27: ...Display Indication Tracking focus AE AF lock Semi Manual Manual Focus Manual Focus bar Level ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3 2 Aperture value Wind Noise Reduction 2 0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator 3 Display Indication Recording folder 96 Number of recordable images Buffer writing CAPTURE Importing still images 100Min Recordable time Recording Media Memory ...

Page 28: ...lluminator Red eye reduction Defocus Effect Flash charging 4 Display Indication Self timer Airplane Mode DSC HX20V HX30 HX30V only Face detection Destination DSC HX20 HX30 only Soft Skin Effect Micref Level Database file full Database file error Overheating warning Write Date AF range finder frame Spot metering cross hairs Histogram REC Standby Recording a movie Movie standby 0 12 Recording time m...

Page 29: ...r file number 2012 1 1 9 30 AM Recorded date time of the playback image 3 Display Indication Playback folder 12 12 Image number Number of images recorded in selected date range folder Playback Media Memory card internal memory Eye Fi Mode display Flash mode Metering Mode White balance C 32 00 Self diagnosis display ISO400 ISO number 4 Display Indication 500 Shutter speed 2 0EV Exposure value F3 2 ...

Page 30: ... Latitude and longitude display Database file full Database file error Overheating warning Playback Variable speed playback Playback bar 00 00 12 Counter Histogram Volume Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 30 ...

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

Page 32: ...h Photo Creativity Cont Shooting Self Timer Press the control wheel toward each icon to enter the setup screen for each function Turn the control wheel or press the up down right left side of the wheel following the screen to move the selection frame Press in the center of the control wheel to set the selected item Moving the selection frame on MENU screen etc Turn the control wheel or press the u...

Page 33: ...e 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 data on a hard disk of ...

Page 34: ...ired MENU item using on the control wheel 3 Press the In Camera Guide button The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed 4 Use to switch among summary operation and details screens When Use this function is displayed on the screen select it to switch to that mode If you press the In Camera Guide button when the MENU screen is not displayed you can search the guid...

Page 35: ...amera steady as illustrated Do not cover the flash with your fingers 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the indicator lights The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm 13 32 inches W 1 7 m 5 ft 7 inches T from the lens 4 Press the shutter button fully down Do not cover the part A showing with the illustration When using the flash...

Page 36: ...e 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 36 ...

Page 37: ...om 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 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 you use 1 Zoom with the original image quality You can shoot still images without de...

Page 38: ...al 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 306 Notes The default setting for Clear Image Zoom is On The default setting for Digital Zoo...

Page 39: ...ardless of the position of the mode dial Notes The sound of the lens and lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function operates while shooting a movie The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when you press the MOVIE button to stop recording Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera s default settings and when the temperatu...

Page 40: ...ever to the T side to zoom in or to the W side to zoom out Available zoom You can exceed 20 optical zoom to zoom in To zoom past the optical zoom range set Digital Zoom to On 1 Zoom with the original image quality 1 Digital Zoom Less than the original image quality Details Operation Settings Zoom bar A Using the optical zoom only Digital Zoom Off D Zooming to the maximum zoom range Digital Zoom On...

Page 41: ...when you press the shutter button halfway down 3 Press the MOVIE button to stop recording the movie After recording movies the recorded still images are displayed in frames on the screen Notes When movies are recorded in AVC HD 28M PS quality you cannot use Dual Rec The sound of the shutter button operating may be recorded Flash is not available for shooting still images during movie recording The...

Page 42: ...ed and the aperture value F value Also you can select various settings using the menu Manual Exposure Shooting Allows you to shoot after adjusting the exposure manually both the shutter speed and the aperture F value Memory recall mode Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often used modes or numeric settings registered in advance iSweep Panorama Allows you to shoot a panorama image after c...

Page 44: ...te of the multiple images Overlay shooting Program Auto mode allows you to change various shooting settings such as the white balance or ISO settings REC Mode When to use Major restricted functions Intelligent Auto Use when you want the camera to automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot some images continuously Forced flash Superior Auto Use when you shoot images under difficult c...

Page 46: ...ence between Superior Auto mode and Intelligent Auto mode In Superior Auto mode the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene then creates a composite of the burst images Overlay shooting The camera automatically corrects the backlight and reduces the noise by overlaying images so a higher quality image results than in Intelligent Auto mode Scene Recognition Night Scene Night Portra...

Page 48: ...nts list Top 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 mode dial to Program Auto 2 Shoot with the shutter button Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back...

Page 49: ...ity Filter When zoom is set fully to T you can select an aperture of F5 8 or F14 when used with the Internal ND Neutral Density Filter 4 Press the shutter button to shoot the image Setting the shutter speed and aperture F value The difference between the settings and proper exposure judged by the camera appears as an EV value on screen A Shutter speed value B Aperture value C EV 0EV is the value j...

Page 51: ...gistered in advance 1 Set the mode dial to Memory recall mode 2 Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired number Notes Register shooting settings in advance by Register Setting Details If you set Memory recall mode after completing the shooting settings the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid Check the indicators on t...

Page 52: ...a also automatically detects people s faces or moving subjects 1 Set the mode dial to iSweep Panorama 2 Select a shooting direction using the control wheel 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button fully A This part will not be recorded 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide B following the indication on the screen Tips for shooting a panorama image P...

Page 53: ... If this happens move the camera faster to record a full panorama 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 panora...

Page 54: ...es other modes for creating stereoscopic images such as 3D Sweep Panorama and Sweep Multi Angle Tips for shooting 3D images Approach a subject with the subject and background far apart as shown in the illustration The 3D effect may not work effectively when the scene is too dark the subject is moving or you moved the camera after setting the AE AF lock If you shoot the image in a dark place noise ...

Page 55: ... camera to the end of the guide B 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 If you are sweeping too quickly or too slowly a message will be displayed on the screen We recommend that you practice it several times be...

Page 56: ...ages 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 pan the came...

Page 57: ...3D Shooting 2 Sweep Multi Angle on the control wheel 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button A This part will not be recorded 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide B following the indication on the screen Shootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Sweep the camera approximately 30 degrees to the left and right of the subject you want to focus on Ref...

Page 59: ...the desired mode on the control wheel If you want to select the other Scene Selection mode select from MENU Soft Skin Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers etc Anti Motion Blur Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to reduce subject blur Landscape Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by ...

Page 60: ...e 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 Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings 60 ...

Page 61: ...ts such as sports While the shutter is pressed halfway the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted Notes When you shoot images using 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 Some Scene Selection modes are available also in movie mode but the selectable mode...

Page 62: ... background defocus Before shooting select MENU Defocus Effect High Mid or Low to change the intensity of the background defocus effect Tips for defocusing the background Position of the subject and the background If you shoot an image with the subject and background far apart as shown in the illustration the background can be defocused Shoot from the recommended shooting distance indicated on the...

Page 63: ...ectively try the following steps Turn 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 Shoot after focusing on the subject Related Topic Defocus Effect Tracking focus 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: ... function that cannot be changed The icons below Self Timer and Flash indicate the available modes When the shooting modes below are registered and recalled in Memory recall mode the conditions for whether settings can be changed or not remain the same as in the table below Functions available in REC modes Flash Face Detection Tracking focus Self Timer Continuous Shooting Bracket Photo Creativity ...

Page 65: ...ty Gourmet Pet Beach Snow Fireworks Advanced Sports Shooting Off cannot be selected for Face Detection Functions available in Picture Effect Flash Face Detection Tracking focus Self Timer Continuous Shooting Bracket Off HDR Painting Rich tone Monochrome Miniature Toy camera Pop Color Partial Color Soft High key 65 ...

Page 67: ...ion function is activated you can select a face to be given priority and register that 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 Tracking ...

Page 68: ...wheel 2 Select the desired mode with the control wheel OFF Displays only images Level Displays an indicator guide shows the angle of inclination of the camera to the left or right side When the camera is held on a level this indicator guide appears green Detailed Info Displays the information Exif data for the recorded image and the histogram are also displayed ON Displays the information Histogra...

Page 69: ...ck movies Viewing vertical orientation images Rotating still images Shooting viewing in iSweep Panorama When Display Cont Shooting Group is set to Display Main Image Only A large difference in the histogram displayed during shooting and playback may occur when The flash strobes The shutter speed is slow or fast The histogram may not appear for images recorded using other cameras Back to top Copyri...

Page 70: ... the subject without a flash Select Anti Motion Blur or High Sensitivity mode in Scene Selection Off is automatically selected Notes The flash strobes twice The first flash adjusts the light quantity While charging the flash is displayed When using the flash the flash pops up automatically Do not cover the flash with your fingers The flash goes down automatically when the flash is unnecessary as f...

Page 71: ...olor Vividness Adjusts vividness Picture Effect Shoots a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect 4 Change the settings with the control wheel You can combine some settings by repeating step 3 and 4 To reset the changed settings to the default settings press the In Camera Guide button Brightness Color and Vividness are set to AUTO and Picture Effect is set to 5 When sho...

Page 72: ...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 Self Timer Continuous Shooting The camera shoots 10 continuous frames 10 seconds later after you press the shutter button Self Timer Bracket The camera starts bracket shoot...

Page 73: ...ed in the screen The shutter operates automatically Do not move your camera after the beep sounds You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Cont Shooting Interval Bracket Setting Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 73 ...

Page 74: ...nts list Top page Shooting Using shooting functions Using the CUSTOM Custom button Using the CUSTOM Custom button Pressing the CUSTOM Custom button allows you to recall previously registered functions During playback you can set View on Smartphone by pressing the CUSTOM button DSC HX30 HX30V only Details For details on registering settings see Custom Button Details Related Topic Custom Button Back...

Page 75: ...aying images If the camera detects images not registered in the Image Database File on the memory card a registration screen with the message Files found which were not recognized Import files will be displayed To view unregistered images register them by selecting OK Use a sufficiently charged battery to register images If a battery with a low charge is used to register images it may not be possi...

Page 76: ...utton to switch to playback mode 2 Turn the W T zoom lever to T side during still image playback 3 Adjust the position using on the control wheel The frame in the lower left of the image shows which part of the total image is being displayed 4 Change the zoom scale with the W T zoom lever Turn the W T zoom lever to T side to zoom in W side to zoom out Press on the control wheel to cancel playback ...

Page 77: ...an image with the control wheel then press Displaying images of the desired date folder Select the left side bar with the control wheel then select the desired date range or folder using Viewing images with the Calendar When View Mode is set to Date View and the screen display is in index mode turn the W T zoom lever to W side to view images with the Calendar Moves the selection frame to a differe...

Page 78: ...e images 1 After step 2 select an image to be deleted then press To cancel the selection press again to cancel the mark 2 MENU OK This Image Deletes the currently displayed image All Imgs in This Cnt Sht Grp Deletes all images in the selected burst group at once All but This Image Deletes all images in a burst group except the selected image in Display Cont Shooting Group mode Cancel Cancels the d...

Page 79: ...ss the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select the burst images using the control wheel then operate as following Control wheel Action Tilt playback You can view the burst images as a movie by tilting the camera to the right or left Next image Previous image Unfold You can view the burst images in index Tilt playback The burst shots are played back smoothly as a movie 1 Press on the co...

Page 80: ...n image 2 Press to display each image in a burst group 3 Switch the display between single image display and index display by pressing 4 To cancel the display press Related Topic View Mode Display Cont Shooting Group Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 80 ...

Page 81: ...el and press The Playback bar appears you can check a playback position of a movie or appears on the movie viewing screen The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality Control wheel Action during playback Stop Fast forward Fast rewind Frame advance Frame rewind Displays the control panel To display only movies on the index screen You can view only movie thumbnails on the index sc...

Page 82: ...advance Frame rewind Photo Capture Volume settings Closes the control panel Note The buttons on the control panel will vary depending on the playback status Capture a still image from a movie 1 Press on the control panel during the scene you want to capture 2 Select using on the control wheel then press When the still image has been recorded the camera will pause When the movie format is MP4 3M a ...

Page 83: ...ontrol wheel while panorama images are being displayed Turn the W T zoom lever to the W side to display the whole image again A Shows the displayed area of the whole panorama image Control wheel Action Starts scrolling playback pauses scrolling playback Scrolls images Panorama images recorded using another camera may not scroll correctly when played Turn the W T zoom lever to the W side to display...

Page 84: ...c images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode by tilting the camera to the right or left 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Select an image shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode to be played back using the control wheel 3 Press 4 Tilt the camera to the right or left 5 Press again to end playback Tips for playing back stereoscopically To view images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereosco...

Page 85: ...items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting Using MENU items Shooting You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button 1 Press the ON OFF Power button and set the camera to shooting mode 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 3 Select the desired menu item with on the control wheel 4 Select the desired item with on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel...

Page 86: ...ene You can select the movie shooting mode when shooting movies 1 Set the mode dial to Movie Mode 2 MENU Movie shooting scene desired mode Intelligent Auto Allows you to shoot movies with the settings adjusted 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 ...

Page 87: ...al is set to 3D Shooting 1 Set the mode dial to 3D Shooting 2 Select the desired mode 3D Still Image Shoots an image that can be played back as 3D on a 3D TV 3D Sweep Panorama Shoots a panorama image that can be played back stereoscopically on a 3D TV Sweep Multi Angle Shoots a panorama image that can be played back as a stereoscopic image by tilting the camera to the right or left and a panorama ...

Page 88: ...Selection 2 Select the desired mode For movies 1 Set the mode dial to Movie Mode 2 MENU Movie shooting scene Scene Selection on the control wheel 3 Select the desired mode Scene Selection modes with an mark are not available for Scene Selection in Movie shooting scene Soft Skin Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness Soft Snap Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and ...

Page 89: ...re 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 For still images allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions reducing blur For movies allows you to record low light scenes with more brightness Go...

Page 90: ...their splendor Advanced Sports Shooting Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements such as sports While the shutter is pressed halfway the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted 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 recommende...

Page 91: ... Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Memory recall mode Memory recall mode Allows you to select a setting registered in advance when the mode dial is set to Memory recall mode 1 MENU Memory recall mode 2 Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired number Note Register shooting settings in advance using Register Setting Related Topic Memory recall mode Regis...

Page 92: ...esired mode If you want to select other Picture Effect mode select from MENU If you want to add effects to movies press the MOVIE Movie button Off Does not use the Picture Effect 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 MENU HDR Painting effect Rich tone Monochrome Allows...

Page 93: ...he color tone Partial Color Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image You can select the color to extract using MENU 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 water...

Page 94: ...movies The Dual Rec function cannot be used Toy camera Pop Color Partial Color Soft High key When the mode dial is set to Movie Mode you cannot set the Picture Effect 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 C...

Page 95: ...heel Select between 1 image and All MENU Delete on the control wheel desired mode You can delete currently displayed image with 1 image and delete all images in the selected date range or internal memory if selected with All Use GPS function DSC HX20V HX30V only You can select the setting for GPS setting on the MENU screen in Easy Mode For details on the function see GPS setting Details MENU GPS s...

Page 96: ...elect between On or Off mode Self Timer on the control wheel desired mode Select between On or Off mode Flash on the control wheel desired mode Select between Auto or Off mode Related Topic Scene Recognition GPS setting DSC HX20V HX30V only Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 96 ...

Page 97: ...ing Precautions 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 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 Sony Corporation ...

Page 98: ...ze Dual Rec Still Image Size Dual Rec Sets the still image size shot while recording a movie 1 MENU Still Image Size Dual Rec desired size 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 11 17 2M For prints up to 10 15 cm 4 6...

Page 99: ... 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 MENU Still Image Size desired size Image size Horizontal Vertical Usage guidelines No of images Printing 4896 3672 For prints up to A3 size Less More Fine Rough 3648 2736 For prints up to A3 size 2592 1944 For prints from 10 15 cm up to A4 size 640 480 For ...

Page 100: ...Shoots images using standard size Wide Horizontal 7152 1080 Vertical 4912 1920 Shoots images using wide size High Resolution Horizontal 10480 4096 Shoots high resolution panorama in 43 megapixel size Note If you cannot print panoramic images recorded in High Resolution size due to the large size use the resize function in the software PlayMemories Home PlayMemories Home allows you to resize panora...

Page 101: ... 1080 60i compliant devices or 50 frames sec for 1080 50i compliant devices in progressive mode with Dolby Digital audio AVCHD format Movie quality Average bit rate Description AVC HD 28M PS 28 Mbps Shoots at the highest picture quality of 1920 1080 50p 60p size AVC HD 24M FX 24 Mbps Shoots at the highest picture quality of 1920 1080 50i 60i size AVC HD 17M FH 17 Mbps Shoots at a high picture qual...

Page 102: ...s 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 MENU HDR Painting effect desired mode Low Select weak medium or strong for effects that emphasize color etc Medium High Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyrigh...

Page 103: ...of emphasis Area of emphasis When you select Miniature in Picture Effect set the part you want attention on 1 MENU 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 T...

Page 104: ...t adjust the color hue 1 MENU 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 yo...

Page 105: ...MENU items Shooting Extracted Color Extracted Color When you select Partial Color in Picture Effect select the color to extract 1 MENU 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 ...

Page 106: ...ions 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 MENU Watercolor Effect desired mode Low Adds a strong medium or weak Watercolor effect Medium High Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony C...

Page 107: ...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 MENU Illustration Effect desired mode Low Adds a strong medium or weak Illustration effect Medium High Related Topic Picture Effect MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 S...

Page 108: ...ps in a range of 2 0 EV to 2 0 EV 1 MENU EV desired EV setting Adjusting the exposure for better looking images A Overexposure too much light B Correct exposure C Underexposure too little light When the image shot is overexposed adjust EV to the minus side When the image shot is underexposed adjust EV to the plus side Note If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions or when you u...

Page 109: ...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 Even when the exposure is the same images differ depending on the ISO sensitivity High ISO sensitivity Records a bright image even in dark locations while increasing shut...

Page 111: ... 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 natural white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent White Balance 3 Adjusts for day white fluorescent lighting Incandescent Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp or under bright lighting s...

Page 112: ...itions as you will shoot the subject 2 MENU White Balance One Push Set on the control wheel The screen momentarily turns black and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory the recording screen is displayed again Notes If the indicator flashes while shooting the white balance is either not set or cannot be set Use automatic white balance Do not shake or strike the camera wh...

Page 113: ...nt Adjust Off Does not use White Balance Shift On Uses White Balance Shift Shift Amount Adjust Sets the correction value If you set a correction value White Balance Shift will be set to On automatically Set the White Balance Shift correction value 1 MENU White Balance Shift Shift Amount Adjust Set the correction value using on the control wheel Control wheel Action G Green and M Magenta provide fi...

Page 114: ...ect in all ranges of the finder frame automatically When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus When the Face Detection function is active AF operates with priority on faces Center AF Focuses on a subject in the center of the finder frame automatically Using the AF lock function together you can compose the...

Page 115: ...cus then press To reset the setting press again Note Once you change the focus method the AF range finder frame you set up is cleared Using Semi Manual Manual Focus This is useful when it is difficult to get the proper focus such as shooting images through a window A Manual Focus bar Focus range 1 cm 13 32 inches to W 1 m 70 cm 5 ft 7 inches to T 1 Use the control wheel to set the desired focus di...

Page 117: ...sired 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 i...

Page 118: ...ENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Cont Shooting Interval Cont Shooting Interval Selects the number of images taken per second for Burst shooting 1 MENU Cont Shooting Interval desired mode High Shoots from 2 to a maximum of 10 successive images Low Note In slow shutter speed conditions the burst of shots per second may be decreased Related Topic Cont Shooting Self Timer MENU items not availabl...

Page 119: ... image afterwards 1 MENU Bracket Setting desired mode EXP 0 3 Records a series of 3 images with the exposure shifted in the following order standard dark and bright The larger the bracket step value the larger the shift of the exposure value EXP 0 7 EXP 1 0 White Balance Records a series of 3 images with the white balance shifted in the following order current color tone toward blue and toward red...

Page 120: ... shoots the image Advanced When the camera recognizes the scene it switches to the optimal settings When the camera recognizes Night Scene Night Portrait Backlight or Backlight Portrait it automatically changes the setting and shoots another image When you shoot two images consecutively the mark on the icon will turn green When two frames are shot the two images are displayed side by side immediat...

Page 121: ...the face which the flash strobes on as guide Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the face and the background adjusted When Flash is set to Auto What is the Anti Blink function When set to Advanced the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively when it recognizes Portrait or Infant The camera will select display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically If t...

Page 122: ...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 123: ...1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs Do not obscure the face by hat masks sunglasses etc 1 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible Keep the eyes narrowed 1 Give a clear smile with an open mouth The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are shown The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles You can select or register the priority su...

Page 125: ...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 126: ... Detection desired mode Off Cannot use Face Detection Auto Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on Child Priority Detects and shoots with priority on child s face Adult Priority Detects and shoots with priority on adult s face Notes Off is not available when Self Timer is set to Self portrait One Person or Self portrait Two People You can select Face Detection only when the focus ...

Page 127: ...g MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Color Mode Color Mode You can change the vividness of the image and use special effects 1 MENU Color Mode desired mode Standard Set the image to standard color Vivid Set the image to bright and deep color Real Set the image similar to real color Sepia Set the image to sepia color B W Set the image to black and white Related Topic MENU items not available i...

Page 128: ...g Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Color Saturation Color Saturation Adjusts the vividness color saturation of the image 1 MENU Color Saturation desired mode Adjusts the vividness of the image Standard Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 128 ...

Page 129: ... your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Contrast Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the image 1 MENU Contrast desired mode Adjusts the contrast of the image Standard Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 129 ...

Page 130: ...ur computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Shooting MENU items Shooting Sharpness Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image 1 MENU Sharpness desired mode Adjusts the sharpness of the image Standard Related Topic MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 130 ...

Page 131: ... not blinked automatically 1 MENU Anti Blink desired mode Auto When Face Detection is active the Anti Blink function operates so that images with the subject s eyes open are recorded Off Does not use the Anti Blink function Notes Anti Blink does not function in the following situations When using the flash During burst shooting When the Face Detection function does not work When the Smile Shutter ...

Page 132: ...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 133: ... cannot find a GPS signal therefore it cannot acquire the location information Use your camera in an open area Searching Searching for GPS satellites It may take several minutes to start triangulating Triangulating Your camera is receiving a GPS signal and can acquire location information Latitude and longitude B are displayed when triangulating Satellite and triangulating indicators The satellite...

Page 134: ...g mode 2 MENU GPS Log REC on the control wheel OK 3 To end GPS Log REC press MENU GPS Log REC OK When GPS Log REC is finished the GPS Log REC data is recorded on the memory card 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 wil...

Page 135: ...ou want to register 3 MENU Register Setting desired number on the control wheel Note When correcting settings follow steps 2 3 again Items that can be registered Available shooting settings are as follows Shooting modes set using the mode dial Functions set using the control wheel CUSTOM Custom button MENU items Shooting Zoom scale To recall registered settings 1 Set the mode dial to Memory recall...

Page 136: ...0 HX30V only You can easily back up images by transferring them to a computer connected to the network You will need to install PlayMemories Home and register your access point beforehand 1 Start your computer 2 MENU Send to Computer Notes Depending on the application settings of your computer the camera will turn off after saving the images to your computer Send to Computer is available only when...

Page 137: ...ng to your needs You can use the selected function after reading the guide 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the desired MENU item using on the control wheel 3 Press the In Camera Guide button The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed 4 Use to switch among summary operation and details screens When Use this function is displayed on the screen select it to switch...

Page 138: ...mode In the table below a check mark 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 3D Shooting Scene Selection Memory recall mode Picture Effect Easy Mode Defocus Effect Still Image Size Dual Rec Still Image Size Panorama Image Size...

Page 139: ...ng Send to Computer DSC HX30 HX30V only In Camera Guide 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 3D Shooting Scene Selection Memory recall mode Picture Effect Easy Mode Defocus Effect Still Image Size Dual Rec Still Image Size Panorama Image Size Movie Quality Movie S...

Page 140: ...rval Bracket Setting Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect 2 Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection 3 Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information DSC HX20V HX30V only GPS Log REC DSC HX20V HX30V only Register Setting Send to Computer DSC HX30 HX30V only In Camera Guide Settings 140 ...

Page 141: ...ft Skin 3 Off cannot be selected for Face Detection when Scene Selection is set to Soft Skin or Soft Snap 4 ISO cannot be selected when the mode dial is set to Manual Exposure Shooting Note When the above shooting modes are registered and recalled in Memory recall mode the conditions for whether settings can be changed or not remain the same as in the above table Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Co...

Page 142: ...tems Viewing Using MENU items Viewing Using MENU items Viewing You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen 3 Select the desired menu item with on the control wheel 4 Select the desired item with on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel 5 Press in the ce...

Page 143: ...l 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 with the control wheel 2 MENU Slideshow Continuous Playback 3 To change the playback method follow the guide on the bottom of the screen Control wheel Action Stop Sets the display settings Displays the ...

Page 144: ...nterval 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 select more than one background music track Press on the control wheel to ...

Page 145: ...ackground 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 145 ...

Page 146: ...p at once in Display Cont Shooting Group mode This Image Uploads the currently displayed image in single image mode All Images on This Date Uploads all still images in the selected date range All Images in The Device Uploads all still images in the internal memory or memory card Notes When using this application on the smartphone the still images are in 2M or VGA format Some images may not be play...

Page 147: ...View Selects from All or Folder Date View Selects from All or This Date Music Selects from Music1 to Music4 or Muting Effects Selects from On and Off Interval Selects from Short to Long The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions Notes You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer You can view images on a Wi Fi Direct enabled TV or network e...

Page 149: ...back up images by transferring them to a computer connected to the network You will need to install PlayMemories Home and register your access point beforehand 1 Start your computer 2 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 3 MENU Send to Computer Notes Depending on the application settings of your computer the camera will turn off after saving the images to your computer Send to Comp...

Page 150: ...tiple Images You can select and send multiple images 1 After step 3 select an image to be sent then press To cancel the selection press again to cancel the mark 2 MENU OK Notes Only still images can be transferred Up to 10 images can be transferred at once However for 3D images both the MPO file and the JPEG file are transferred Depending on the receiving device up to 20 images are received Set Tr...

Page 151: ... that cannot be registered in the Image Database File using Folder view Still Using separately sold TransferJet compatible devices Using separately sold TransferJet compatible devices allows you to transfer images to a PC and can broaden your enjoyment of transferring data For details see the operating instructions supplied with your TransferJet compatible device Note the following points when usi...

Page 152: ...r than the selected image in Display Cont Shooting Group mode All Imgs in This Cnt Sht Grp Deletes 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 1 After step 2 select an image to be deleted then press To cancel the selection press again to cancel the mark 2 MENU OK...

Page 153: ...erform retouching according to the operation method in each mode Trimming Resize Records the zoomed playback image Turn the W T zoom lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out Set the zoom point using on the control wheel MENU select an image size to save OK The quality of trimmed images may deteriorate The image size that you can trim may vary depending on the image Red Eye Corr...

Page 154: ...cient 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 154 ...

Page 155: ...ure 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 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Picture Effect desired mode on the control wheel Watercolor Adds ink bleed and gradational effects to images as if they were painted using watercolors Illustration Adds illustr...

Page 156: ...camera Contents list Top page Using MENU items Viewing MENU items Viewing 3D Viewing 3D Viewing Select 3D Viewing when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on the 3D TV Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable sold separately 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU 3D Viewing on the control wheel Related Topic Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Back to top Copyr...

Page 157: ...ar 1 MENU View Mode Date View on the control wheel 2 Turn the W T zoom lever to W side repeatedly until the Calendar is displayed Use the control wheel to select then select the month you want to display Select the date and press to view images of the selected date in index mode Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording...

Page 158: ...y all images during playback 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU View Mode Date View on the control wheel 3 MENU Display Cont Shooting Group desired mode 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...

Page 159: ...e mode Multiple Images You can select and protect multiple images 1 After step 2 select an image to be protected then press To cancel the selection press again to cancel the mark 2 MENU OK Set All Cont Shooting Imgs Protect all images in the selected burst group at once in Display Cont Shooting Group mode Rmv All Cnt Shoot Images Release all protected images in the selected burst group at once in ...

Page 160: ...e 2 MENU Print DPOF desired mode on the control wheel This Image Orders printing the currently displayed image in single image mode Multiple Images You can select and order multiple images to be printed 1 After step 2 select an image to be printed then press To cancel the selection press again to cancel the mark 2 MENU OK Notes The Print order mark cannot be added to the following images Movies Im...

Page 161: ...entation image in vertical orientation 1 Press the Playback button to switch to playback mode 2 MENU Rotate on the control wheel 3 Press on the control wheel The still image will be rotated counter clockwise If you want to rotate the image again repeat step 3 Notes You cannot rotate the following images 3D images Movies Images displayed in a burst group You may not be able to rotate images shot wi...

Page 162: ...g to your needs You can use the selected function after reading the guide 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the desired MENU item using on the control wheel 3 Press the In Camera Guide button The operation guide for the MENU item you have selected in step 2 is displayed 4 Use to switch among summary operation and details screens When Use this function is displayed on the screen select it to switch ...

Page 163: ...e table below a check mark indicates function that can be changed while indicates function that cannot be changed Menu items Memory card Internal Memory Date View Folder view Still Folder view MP4 AVCHD view Folder View Slideshow View on Smartphone DSC HX30 HX30V only View on TV DSC HX30 HX30V only Send to Computer DSC HX30 HX30V only Send by TransferJet Delete Retouch Picture Effect 3D Viewing Vi...

Page 164: ...enu screen 2 Select Settings with on the control wheel then press on the control wheel to display the setup screen 3 Select the desired category by using on the control wheel or turning the control wheel then press 4 Select the desired item by using on the control wheel or turning the control wheel then press 5 Select the desired setting then press Notes Shooting Settings appears only when setting...

Page 165: ...hod 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 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 th...

Page 166: ...mode Auto Uses 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 When Landscape Night Scene Pet Fireworks or Advanced Sports Shooting mode is selected in Scene Selection ...

Page 167: ...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 168: ...e 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 function does not operate in the following situations In movie mode In iSweep Panorama...

Page 169: ...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 Clear Image Zo...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...age Changing settings Shooting Settings Micref Level Micref Level Selects the microphone level for recording 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Micref Level desired mode Normal Records surrounding sounds within a fixed level Suitable for recording daily conversations Low Records surrounding sounds at actual level Suitable for recording rich sound such as music at a...

Page 172: ...henomenon 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 hold the camera firmly until the shutter is released It usually takes a second until the s...

Page 173: ...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 174: ...ted 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 When shooting still images while recording a movie Dual Rec When shooting panoramic images In burst shooting mode In Easy Mode I...

Page 175: ...leshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Expanded Focus Expanded Focus Expands the center part of the screen approximately 2 in Manual Focus mode 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Expanded Focus desired mode On Expands Does not expand approximately 2 Off Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 175 ...

Page 176: ...m Button Custom Button Set the often used function to the Custom Button 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 MENU Settings Shooting Settings Custom Button desired mode EV Sets the EV ISO Sets the ISO White Balance Sets the White Balance Metering Mode Sets the Metering Mode Smile Shutter Sets the Smile Shutter Notes Custom Button is not available in Easy Mode During playback the CUSTOM button functi...

Page 177: ...Top page Changing settings Shooting Settings Disp Resolution Disp Resolution Adjusts the image quality of the image displayed on the screen 1 Set the camera to shooting mode 2 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 fast...

Page 178: ...out this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Beep Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Beep desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button On Turns on the beep shutter sound when you press the control wheel shutter button Off Turns off the beep shutter sound Back to top Copyright 2012 ...

Page 179: ...e screen brightness from levels 1 to 5 The screen becomes brighter as the number rises When you use the camera in bright outside light select a higher number to see the screen easier 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Panel Brightness desired mode Notes The brighter the screen the faster the battery pack runs out The screen grows dark if you do not operate the camera while the power is on When the high...

Page 180: ... TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Language Setting Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items warnings and messages 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Language Setting desired mode Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 180 ...

Page 181: ...ing with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Display color Display color Sets the color of the screen display 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Display color desired mode Black Sets the background color of the screen White Pink Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 181 ...

Page 182: ...nctions 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 be performed Off Does not perform a demonstration Notes Pressing the shutter button during the Smi...

Page 183: ...nitialize Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images are retained 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Initialize desired mode OK REC Settings This operation will reset the settings made at the time of shooting to default settings All Settings Resets all settings to default settings Network Settings Resets all network settings Note Be sure not t...

Page 184: ...er Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Function Guide Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Function Guide desired mode On Displays hides the function guide Off Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 184 ...

Page 185: ...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 186: ...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 187: ...tery pack Auto power off function 1 MENU Settings Main Settings Eco Mode desired mode Max Saves 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 o...

Page 188: ... MTP or Mass Storage When you use Windows 7 MTP is selected and Windows 7 specific functions become available MTP Establishes a MTP connection between the camera and a computer or other USB devices When you use Windows 7 MTP is selected and Windows 7 specific functions become available When you use other operating systems Vista XP Mac OS X the AutoPlay Wizard appears and the still images in the re...

Page 189: ...ain Settings USB Power Supply USB Power Supply Set whether to use the USB power supplied function when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the micro USB cable 1 MENU Settings Main Settings USB Power Supply desired mode On 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 as a c...

Page 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ...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 192...

Page 193: ...ne Mode DSC HX20V HX30 HX30V only When you board an airplane etc you can set whether to disable all the settings using functions related to GPS DSC HX20V HX30V only Wi Fi DSC HX30 HX30V only and TransferJet 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 HX20V HX30V only ...

Page 194: ...hooting movies During take off and landing of an airplane set Airplane Mode to On Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation It may take from several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you use the GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals Triangulating time can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data Details The...

Page 195: ... may take several minutes to start triangulating Triangulating Your camera is receiving a GPS signal and can acquire location information Related Topic Position Information DSC HX20V HX30V only GPS assist data DSC HX20V HX30V only Auto Clock ADJ DSC HX20V HX30V only Auto Area ADJ DSC HX20V HX30V only GPS DSC HX20V HX30V only Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 195 ...

Page 196: ...gs GPS assist data Using the 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 reflect...

Page 197: ...r Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Main Settings Dlt GPS Log Data DSC HX20V HX30V only Dlt GPS Log Data DSC HX20V HX30V 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 HX20V HX30V only Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 197 ...

Page 198: ... is TransferJet TransferJet allows you to share images by sending and receiving image data Insert a Memory Stick with TransferJet in your camera and align two TransferJet marks of the camera and another device that supports this function For details on image transfer see Details Notes In Easy Mode TransferJet is fixed to Off While aboard an airplane set Airplane Mode to On DSC HX20V HX30 HX30V onl...

Page 199: ... Fi card has a wireless LAN function Do not insert the Eye Fi card where wireless LAN is prohibited such as while aboard an airplane If the Eye Fi card is inserted set Airplane Mode to On DSC HX20V HX30 HX30V only or Eye Fi to Off DSC HX20 only When the uploading function of the Eye Fi card is set to Off is displayed on the screen Transferring image data using the Eye Fi card 1 Set the wireless LA...

Page 200: ... 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 200 ...

Page 201: ...y WPS Push DSC HX30 HX30V only If your access point has the WPS button you can register the access point to the camera easily by pushing the WPS button 1 MENU Settings Network Settings WPS Push 2 Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register Note Depending on the access point WPS Push may not be available In such cases follow the steps for Access point settings and register your ac...

Page 202: ...ails see the access point operating instructions 1 MENU Settings Network Settings Access point settings 2 Select the access point you want to register When the desired access point is displayed on the screen Select the desired access point When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen Select Manual setting and set the access point For the input method refer to How to use the keyboar...

Page 203: ...o display d 4 Fix Fixes the entry 5 Move cursor Moves the cursor in the input box to the right or left 6 Delete Deletes the character preceding the cursor 7 Switches the next character to a capital or small letter 8 Space Enters a space To cancel entering characters midway select Cancel Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point you may want to set more ...

Page 205: ...age Changing settings Network Settings Edit Device Name DSC HX30 HX30V only Edit Device Name DSC HX30 HX30V only You can change the device name under Wi Fi Direct 1 MENU Settings Network Settings Edit Device Name 2 Select the input box then input the device name OK For input method refer to How to use the keyboard Details Related Topic WPS Push DSC HX30 HX30V only Access point settings DSC HX30 HX...

Page 206: ...View on Smartphone DSC HX30 HX30V only The camera shares the connection information for View on Smartphone with a device that has permission to connect If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the camera reset the connection information by following these steps 1 MENU Settings Network Settings View on Smartphone Network Info Reset OK Note After resetting the connection info...

Page 207: ... TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions About this camera Contents list Top page Changing settings Network Settings Disp MAC Address DSC HX30 HX30V only Disp MAC Address DSC HX30 HX30V only Displays the MAC address of the camera 1 MENU Settings Network Settings Disp MAC Address Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 207 ...

Page 208: ...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 209: ...newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Create REC Folder OK On the folders After a new folder is created you can change the storage destination folder Details Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images When you insert a memory card that was used with other equipment into the ca...

Page 210: ... Memory Tool Change REC Folder Change REC Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Change REC Folder 2 Select a folder with on the control wheel 3 OK Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images You cannot select a folder with a number that has only MSDCF or ANV01 as a recording f...

Page 211: ...ng images in a memory card 1 MENU Settings Memory Card Tool Delete REC Folder 2 Select a folder with on the control wheel 3 OK Notes This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using Delete REC Folder the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder If a folder contains prote...

Page 212: ...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 213: ...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 214: ...sired setting Home You use the camera in your area When the currently set area differs from your home area you must make the Area Setting Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination Set the destination area 2 Select the area part for Destination then press 3 Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired area then select Daylight Savings time usin...

Page 216: ...ate Time Setting Date Time Setting Sets the date and time again 1 MENU Settings Clock Settings Date Time Setting desired setting 2 Select the item to be changed using on the control wheel 3 Press on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to set the numeric value 4 OK Date Time Format You can select the date and time display format Summer Time Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings O...

Page 217: ... 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 There may be discrepancies of a few seconds Depending on ...

Page 218: ...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 219: ...a is connected to a Sony TV compatible with Video A mode using an HDMI Cable your TV is automatically set to the picture quality suitable for still images When the setting of the TV is set to Video the picture quality is set to that suitable for movies When playing back an AVCHD movie it is recommended that you set View Mode to AVCHD view For details see the operating instructions of the TV Notes ...

Page 220: ...de Menu Function Slideshow with music Automatically plays back images with sound effects or background music in a continuous loop Single Image Plays back a single image at a time Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time 3D Viewing Plays back 3D images recorded in 3D shooting mode Delete Deletes recorded images PB Zoom Plays back enlarged images Rotate Rotates a still image View Mode S...

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Page 222: ...ith the TV 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV 2 Connect the camera to the TV using an HDMI Cable sold separately A HDMI jack B HDMI Cable 3 Turn on the TV and set the input 4 Press the Playback button to turn on the camera 5 MENU 3D Viewing on the control wheel Images shot with the camera appear on the TV 6 Select images and set the desired mode using the control wheel Control wheel Action Play...

Page 223: ...ment This function may not work properly with some TVs For example you may not be able to view a video on your TV output in 3D mode or hear sound from the TV Use an HDMI Cable with the HDMI logo When connecting the camera to a TV use an HDMI Cable that can be connected to the mini jack on the camera end and to the TV jack Recording may automatically stop to protect the camera after a period of tim...

Page 224: ...re 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 disc by installing the Expanded Feature 2 Starter Edition is not supported Mac OS pre installed USB Co...

Page 225: ...es 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 with ...

Page 226: ...ollowing 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 activate with Windows 7 click Computer camera icon media icon and double click PMHOME EXE The initial Device Stage screen which does not contain specific model information may appear depending on your computer se...

Page 228: ...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 229: ...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 230: ...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 231: ... 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 soft...

Page 232: ...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 233: ...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 enables you to record high definition image quality HD movies of a longer duration than DVD discs High definition image quality HD AVCHD disc High definition image quality HD mo...

Page 234: ...ty 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 device that is compliant with an AVCHD format Ver 2 0 The created Blu ray disc can be played back only on the device that is compliant with the AVCHD format Ver 2 0 For detail...

Page 235: ... 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 236: ... 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 237: ... 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 238: ...ter Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the 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 mode so...

Page 239: ...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 240: ... period of time while the power is on and Eco Mode is set to Standard or Max the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack Turn on the camera again The remaining charge indicator is incorrect This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges ...

Page 241: ...ction 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 automatically reduces the image noise This function is called NR noise reduction slow shutter and the shooting time takes longer The image is ...

Page 242: ...een While shooting the date and time are not displayed They are displayed only during playback The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down The exposure is incorrect Correct the exposure Details The image colors are not correct Adjust the White Balance Details Picture Effect is selected Details Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a ...

Page 243: ...harged battery pack The same image is shot several times Set Cont Shooting Settings to Single Shooting Details Scene Recognition is set to Advanced Details When the brightness of the subject changes a clicking sound is heard This is the sound of the ND filter inside the lens working It is not a malfunction Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 243 ...

Page 244: ... 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 The date and time are not displayed The screen display is set to display images only Press Displa...

Page 245: ...Time Setting is not set or set time is shifted greatly Set the date and time correctly Details The term of validity of GPS assist data has expired Update GPS assist data Details As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all depending on the location and time you use the camera GPS is ...

Page 246: ...rectly making a USB connection Details 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 ar...

Page 247: ...roubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory card Memory card Cannot insert a memory card Insert the memory card in the correct direction You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Images are recorded on the internal memory even when a memory card is inserted into the camera Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted in...

Page 248: ...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 249: ...he printer manufacturer as to whether the printer provides these functions or not When having images printed at a digital print shop ask the shop whether they can print the images without cutting off both edges Cannot print images with the date Select MENU Shooting Settings Write Date On to insert a date on the image Make sure that once the date is inserted you cannot remove that date from the ima...

Page 250: ...n turn the camera on again The camera turns off with the lens portion extended The battery pack is discharged Replace it with a charged battery pack then turn the camera on again Do not attempt to force a lens that has stopped moving The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time This is not a malfunction The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Set the date and time again...

Page 251: ... 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 252: ...ted 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 correctly The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera Details Buffer overflow Writing to the medi...

Page 253: ...r 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 Delete all of the files and then delete the folder Folder protected You tried to delete a folder that is protected as read only on a computer File Error An error occurred while the image was playing back No guar...

Page 254: ... have been processed using a computer or images that were recorded with other cameras Preparing image database file Please wait The camera restores the date information etc in cases where images have been deleted on a PC etc The necessary Image Database File is created after the memory card is formatted The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the camera is...

Page 255: ...record movies for a long time the camera temperature rises In this case stop recording movies Connection failed Check the TransferJet reception port and transfer data correctly Details Some files were not sent Some files were not received Either communication was cut off during image transfer or transfer was cut off because device memory is full Check the available memory capacity and try transfer...

Page 256: ... 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Overly bright conditions Background Defocus Tracking focus Varying levels of brightness Tracking focus Flickering lights Intelligent Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Subjects too close to the camera Intelligent Sweep Panorama 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Background Defocus Subjects too far from the camera Background Defocus Large moving subjects or subje...

Page 257: ... deformed and this may cause a malfunction Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be...

Page 258: ...ages recorded or edited with other equipment or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera Notes when playing movies on other devices This camera uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played by the following devices Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that does not support High Profil...

Page 259: ...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 260: ...ooting time and making trial shots before taking the actual shots Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant Do not leave the battery pack in extremely hot places such as in a car or under direct sunlight You may not be able to turn on the camera or the battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery is dirty In this case wipe...

Page 261: ...can be used only in G type compatible Cyber shot models If you use the NP FG1 battery pack sold separately the minutes also appear after the battery remaining indicator 60 Min Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 261 ...

Page 262: ...ied 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 e...

Page 263: ...d that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card This data cannot be restored Be sure to backup any important data to a PC or other storage location If you repeatedly record delete images fragmentation of data may occur on the memory card Movies may not be able to be saved or rec...

Page 264: ...ck that requires MagicGate functions cannot be performed with the camera 3 Movies recorded in AVCHD format MP4 12M and MP4 6M size movies cannot be recorded to Memory Stick media other than Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media or Memory Stick Micro Mark2 media 4 This camera does not support 8 bit parallel data transfer It performs the same 4 bit parallel data transfer as the Me...

Page 265: ...efore use The heat of the 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...

Page 266: ...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 267: ...0 m 20 m 20 m 40 m 40 m 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 ...

Page 268: ...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 Notes An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Cor...

Page 269: ...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 270: ...al image compressing format The MPEG 4 AVC H 264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs hard disk drive flash memory memory card etc Recording and playback on the camera Based on the AVCHD format your camera records with the high definition image quality HD mentioned below Video signal 3 1080 60i compatible device MPEG...

Page 271: ...ear 1 5 GHz band mobile telephones etc On triangulating errors If you move to another location right after turning on the camera it may take a longer time for the 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 GP...

Page 272: ... this camera TransferJet standard TransferJet standard TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below TransferJet standard Conforms to PCL Spec Rev 1 0 Protocol Class Name communication type SCSI Block Device Target OBEX Push Server OBEX Push Client Use the SCSI communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet compatible device sold separately Or use the OBEX communica...

Page 273: ...HE AVC STANDARD AVC 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 i...

Page 274: ... HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC Microsoft Windows DirectX and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel Pentium and Intel Core are trademark...

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