Page 2: How To Use This Handbook
How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Marks and notations used in this handbook Search for information by function. Search for information by operation.
Page 3: Notes On Using The Camera
– To determine whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of your camera. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX5V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX5/HX5C – To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i- compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.
Page 4 Notes on the LCD screen and lens • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 8 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 11 Identifying parts··················································· 15 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 16 Using the mode dial ············································...
Page 6 Viewing Viewing still images············································· 40 Playback zoom···················································· 41 Image Index ························································ 42 Delete·································································· 43 Viewing movies ··················································· 45 MENU (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ······································ 11 MENU (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ········································ 12 Settings Setting items ······················································· 13 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV ·····························································...
Page 7 Printing Printing still images ··········································· 133 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ················································ 135 Warning indicators and messages ···················· 144 Others Using the camera abroad·································· 149 “Memory Stick Duo” media································ 150 Battery pack ······················································ 152 Battery charger·················································· 153 AVCHD format ·················································· 154 GPS (DSC-HX5V only) ····································· 155 TransferJet standard ·········································...
Page 8: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to the camera Shooting movies Shooting portraits Shooting in manual mode Shooting panoramic images Shooting best shots of your pet Shooting moving objects Intelligent Auto Adjustment Scene Selection ··················································· 26 Scene Recognition ·············································· 63 Movie Mode ···························································...
Page 9 Shooting without blur Shooting with backlight Shooting in dark places Adjusting exposure Changing focus position Changing image size/ quality Deleting images Displaying enlarged images Editing images Playing back a series of images in order Anti Motion Blur ···················································· 23 Hand-held Twilight ··············································...
Page 10: Printing Images
Shooting/Viewing with easy-to-see indicators Printing images with the date Changing date and time settings Initializing settings GPS (DSC-HX5V only) Printing images Viewing on TVs Creating an AVCHD format disc Easy Shooting ······················································ 21 Using the “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” ················································································ 123 Area Setting ························································...
Page 11: Menu/Settings Search
MENU/Settings Search 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 v/V/b/B on the control button.
Page 12: Menu Items (Viewing)
Mode dial Menu items (Settings) — Notes • [Quality] appears on the screen when [Movie format] is set to [AVCHD]. • Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. 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.
Page 13: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the 1 Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2 Select (Settings) with V on the control button, then press z on the center of the control button to display the setup screen. 3 Select each item with v/V/b/B, then z.
Page 14: Clock Settings
Categories Memory Card Tool Internal Memory Tool Clock Settings Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. • [Memory Card Tool] appears only when a memory card is inserted in the camera, while [Internal Memory Tool] appears only when a memory card is not inserted.
Page 15: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts A Shutter button B Mode dial (18) C For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever (33) For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever (41, 42) D Flash E ON/OFF (Power) button (Burst/Bracket) button G Microphone H Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator I Lens J LCD screen...
Page 16: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. When shooting still images • The icons are limited in Easy Shooting mode. When shooting movies When playing back Display...
Page 17 Display Indication Zoom scaling PictBridge connecting Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom View Mode TransferJet settings Display Indication AE/AF lock ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value +2.0EV Exposure value Focus Recording a movie/Standby a Standby movie 0:12 Recording time (m:s)
Page 18: Using The Mode Dial
Using the mode dial Set the mode dial to the desired function. (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) (Easy Shooting) (Anti Motion Blur) (Hand-held Twilight) (Backlight Correction HDR) (Scene Selection) (Movie Mode) (iSweep Panorama) (Manual Exposure Shooting) (Program Auto) Mode dial Allows you to shoot with the settings adjusted automatically (page 20).
Page 19: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 45 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera. Internal memory On image data stored in the internal memory We recommend that you copy (back up) data without error using one of the following methods.
Page 20: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • Flash mode is set to [Auto] or [Off]. On Scene Recognition Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. This function lets the camera automatically recognize the shooting conditions and shoot the image.
Page 21: Easy Shooting
Easy Shooting Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. Note • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. Functions available in Easy Shooting mode Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t z on the control button t desired...
Page 22 On Easy Viewing mode When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, only the deletion function becomes available. Delete: (Delete) button t [OK] t z on the control button You can delete the currently displayed image.
Page 23: Anti Motion Blur
Anti Motion Blur This is suitable for indoor shots without using the flash to reduce the subject blur. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise. Notes •...
Page 24: Hand-Held Twilight
Hand-held Twilight Although night scenes tend to blur by camera shake, this mode allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button. A burst of shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur and noise.
Page 25: Backlight Correction Hdr
Backlight Correction HDR You can shoot two images having different exposures to record a single image with a greater range of gradation by combining the dark parts of an image taken with a bright exposure setting and the bright parts of an image taken with a dark exposure setting. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Shoot with the shutter button.
Page 26: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select the desired mode t z on the control button. If you want to switch to another scene, press the MENU button. (High Sensitivity) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions,...
Page 27 (Fireworks) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. Note • When you shoot images using speed is slower and the images tend to blur. To prevent blurring, the use of a tripod is recommended. Functions you can use in Scene Selection For shooting an image appropriately according to the scene condition, a combination of functions is determined by the camera.
Page 28: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Press the shutter button fully down. 3 To stop recording, press the shutter button fully down again. Changing the Movie Format, Image Quality or Image Size MENU t Movie format: format] t [AVCHD] or [MP4] t z on the control button...
Page 29: Intelligent Sweep Panorama
Intelligent Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images. Faces and moving objects are automatically detected. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Point the camera at the edge of the subject, then press the shutter button fully down. 3 Pan the camera to the end, following the guidance on the LCD screen.
Page 30 Changing the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: MENU t [Shooting Direction] t select [Right], [Left], [Up] and [Down] t z Image Size: MENU t [Image Size] t select [Standard] or [Wide] t z Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc with a constant velocity and in the same direction as the indication on the LCD screen.
Page 31: Manual Exposure Shooting
Manual Exposure Shooting You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2 Press z on the control button. 3 Select the shutter speed and aperture (F value) using control button. Control button •...
Page 32: 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.
Page 33: Zoom
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 10×. 1 Turn the W/T (zoom) lever. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to (T) to zoom in, and to (W) to zoom out. •...
Page 34: Disp (Screen Display Settings)
DISP (Screen Display Settings) 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays only images. Image Only) (Bright + Sets screen brighter and displays the information.
Page 35 Histogram A histogram is a graph showing the brightness of an image. The graph display indicates a bright image when skewed to the right side, and a dark image when skewed to the left side. 1 Press DISP (Screen Display Settings) on the control button, then select [Bright + Exposure Data].
Page 36: Flash
Flash 1 Press (Flash) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Auto) Flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlight. (On) Flash always operates. (Slow Flash always operates. Synchro) The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light.
Page 37: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Press (Smile) on the control button. 2 Wait for a smile to be detected. When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
Page 38: Self-Timer
Self-Timer 1 Press (Self-Timer) on the control button. 2 Select the desired mode with the control button. (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) Sets the 10-second delay self-timer. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 39: Burst/Bracket Button
Burst/Bracket button You can select burst shooting, normal (single-image) or bracket shooting mode. You can select normal (single-image) or burst shooting in [Burst Settings] (page 52). 1 Select a desired mode with the When you press the (Burst/Bracket) button, the setting switches. Burst Shoots in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.
Page 40: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with the control button. Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates a database file in a memory card and registers every shot image to it for later playback.
Page 41: Playback Zoom
Playback zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Turn the (Playback zoom) lever to (T) during still image playback. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, at the center of the image. 2 Adjust the position with the control button. 3 Change the zoom scale with the lever.
Page 42: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Turn the (Index) lever to (W) to display the image index screen. Turn the lever again to display an index screen with more images. Turn the lever yet again to view images with the Calendar while playing back in [Date View].
Page 43: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button (page 78). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button t desired mode t z on the control button All in Date Range All in This Folder All AVCHD files...
Page 44 You can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting images Turn the lever to (T) of the W/T (zoom) lever in index mode to return to single-image mode, and turn the (Index) lever to (W) in single-image mode to return to index mode. •...
Page 45: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with the control button. 3 Press z. Movie playback starts. Control button Note • You may not be able to play back some images shot using other cameras. Displaying the control panel Display the control panel, you can control slow movie playback and adjust the volume.
Page 46 On the movie viewing screen Select the image you want to display using b/B on the control button, and press z. The Playback bar appears, you can check a playback position of a movie. screen. The icon displayed may vary depending on image size and quality. Playback bar appears on the movie viewing...
Page 47: Shooting Direction
Shooting Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when you shoot a iSweep Panorama images. 1 MENU t (Shooting Direction) t desired direction (Right) Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. (Up) Pan from down to up. (Down) Pan from up to down.
Page 48: Image Size/Quality
Image Size/Quality The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large- format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1 MENU t (Image Size) or When shooting still images...
Page 49 When shooting Intelligent Sweep Panorama images (Standard) (Horizontal: 4912×1080) (Vertical: 3424×1920) (Wide) (Horizontal: 7152×1080) (Vertical: 4912×1920) When shooting movies The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the smoother the playback image. Select a movie recording format by touching MENU Settings) t [Movie format] in shooting mode (page 83).
Page 50 On “image quality” and “image size” A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
Page 51 GPS setting (DSC-HX5V only) Allows you to set GPS setting from MENU in Easy Shooting mode. Refer to page 104 for details. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t [GPS setting] t z on the control button 3 Desired mode t z GPS direction sensor is activated.
Page 52: Burst Settings
Burst Settings You can select the Single (single-image) or Burst as the shooting mode. 1 MENU t (Burst Settings) t desired mode (Single) Records a single image. (Burst) Records up to 10 images in succession when you press and hold down the shutter button.
Page 53: Burst Shooting Interval
Burst Shooting Interval Selects the number of images per second taken for Burst shooting. 1 MENU t (Burst Shooting Interval) t desired mode (High) Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession. (Mid) Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession. (Low) Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.
Page 54: Bracket Settings
Bracket Settings You can set the type of the bracket shooting. In the bracket shooting mode, you can record a series of 3 images with the setting changed. You can select the most suitable image afterwards. 1 MENU t (Bracket Settings) t desired mode (Off) Does not use the bracket shooting.
Page 55 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 MENU t (EV) t desired EV setting Notes • In Easy Shooting mode, Manual Exposure Shooting mode or Backlight Correction HDR mode, the [EV] setting cannot be adjusted.
Page 56 Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Program Auto, Manual Exposure Shooting or (Advanced Sports Shooting) in Scene Selection. 1 MENU t (ISO) t desired mode (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or moving subjects by increasing ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Page 57 Hints for preventing blur Even though the camera is steady, the subject moves during the exposure and is captured blurred when the shutter button is pressed. Camera shake is reduced automatically, however, the function does not effectively reduce subject blur. Subject blur occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions.
Page 58: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 MENU t (White Balance) t desired mode (Auto) Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural. (Daylight) Adjusts for outdoors conditions on a fine day, evening views, night scenes, neon signs, fireworks, etc.
Page 59: Menu (Shooting)
To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 1 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper filling the screen under the same lighting conditions as you will shoot the subject. 2 MENU t (White Balance) t [One Push Set] t z on the control button The screen momentarily turns black, and when the white balance has been adjusted and stored in the memory, the recording screen is displayed again.
Page 60: Focus
Focus You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. 1 MENU t (Focus) t desired mode (Multi AF) Focuses on a subject in all ranges of the finder frame automatically.
Page 61 Focusing on subjects near the edge of the screen If the subject is out of focus, do as follows: AF range finder frame AE/AF lock indicator 1Recompose the shot so that the subject is centered in the AF range finder, and press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject (AF lock).
Page 62: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 MENU t (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
Page 63: Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode, the camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Example of an image where 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (Scene Recognition) t desired mode...
Page 64 Shooting twice, choosing the best image later - it’s more convenient! ([Advanced]) In [Advanced], when the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects, allowing you to select the one you like.
Page 65: Smile Detection Sensitivity
Smile Detection Sensitivity Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. 1 MENU t (Smile Detection Sensitivity) t desired mode (Big Smile) Detects a big smile. (Normal Detects a normal smile. Smile) (Slight Smile) Detects even a slight smile. Notes •...
Page 66: Face Detection
Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red- eye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (Orange) When the camera detects more than one subject, the camera will judge which is the main subject and set focus by priority.
Page 67 Registering the priority face (Selected-face Memory) Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority. 1Press z on the control button during Face Detection. The leftmost face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes from 2Each time you press z, the priority face moves one face to the right.
Page 68: Anti Blink
Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 Select (Soft Snap). 3 MENU t (Anti Blink) t desired mode When Face Detection is active, the Anti Blink function operates so (Auto)
Page 69: Steadyshot
SteadyShot In Movie Mode, you can vary the strength of SteadyShot. 1 Set the mode dial to 2 MENU t (SteadyShot) t desired mode Provides the SteadyShot effect under stable recording conditions. (Standard) Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. (Active) (Movie Mode).
Page 70: Slideshow
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t desired slideshow t z on the control button (Continuous Playback) (Slideshow with music) Continuous Playback 1 Select the desired image for playing with the control button. 2 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Continuous Playback] t z Control button...
Page 71: Slideshow With Music
Slideshow with music 1 MENU t (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music] t z on the control button Displays the setting screen. 2 Select a desired setting. 3 [Start] t z 4 Press z to end the slideshow. Notes • [Slideshow with music] is not available in the following cases: –...
Page 72 Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Press V on the control button to display the volume control screen, then press v/V to adjust the volume. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow.
Page 73: Settings
Send by TransferJet TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
Page 74 Receiving the data by TransferJet 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Receive image data by aligning and other device. A beep sounds when the connection is successful. Notes • Some images cannot be played back on this camera. •...
Page 75 View Mode Allows you to select the display format for images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t desired mode t z on the control button (Date View) Displays images by the date. (Folder view Displays still images.
Page 76: Display Burst Group
Display Burst Group You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t [Date View] t z on the control button 3 MENU t (Display Burst Group) t desired setting t z (Display Main...
Page 77: Trimming (Resize)
Retouch Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Retouch) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
Page 78 Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Delete) t desired mode t z on the control button 3 [OK] t z (All but this image) (All In This Group) (This Image)
Page 79 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Protect) t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images.
Page 80 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t t desired mode t z on the control button (This Image)
Page 81 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (Rotate) t z on the control button 3 Rotate the image with [ / ] t b/B. 4 [OK] t z Notes •...
Page 82: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 MENU t (View Mode) t [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view (MP4)] t z on the control button 3 MENU t (Select Folder) t z...
Page 83: Movie Format
Movie format You can set the recording method used to record movies. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button AVCHD This recording method is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a High Definition (HD) TV.
Page 84: Af Illuminator
AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The 1 Set the camera to shooting mode.
Page 85: 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 t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines.
Page 86: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Selects the digital zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 10×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision digital zoom. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 87: Auto Orientation
Auto Orientation When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t desired mode t z on the control button Records the image with the correct orientation.
Page 88: Red Eye Reduction
Red Eye Reduction The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. 1 Set the camera to shooting mode. 2 MENU t (Settings) t Reduction] t desired mode t z on the control button Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Page 89: 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 t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected”...
Page 90 Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t mode t z on the control button Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you press the control/shutter High button.
Page 91: Language Setting
Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 92: Function Guide
Function Guide You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Displays the function guide. Does not display the function guide. (Main Settings) t [Function Guide] t...
Page 93 GPS assist data (DSC-HX5V only) The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. The state of GPS assist data can be checked on the camera. If connection is made using the supplied software, “PMB”, the GPS assist data can be updated automatically.
Page 94: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Demo Mode1 Demonstrates Scene Recognition mode.
Page 95 Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. 1 MENU t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] t z on the control button Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Page 96: Hdmi Resolution
HDMI Resolution When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto Set the output resolution automatically according to the information of the connected device.
Page 97: Ctrl For Hdmi
CTRL FOR HDMI This setting allows TV’s remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 120. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Allows remote controlled operation.
Page 98 COMPONENT Selects the video output signal type from SD and HD(1080i) when you connect the camera and TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), according to the TV connected. Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button...
Page 99: Usb Connect
USB Connect Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the cable for multi-use terminal. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Auto The camera recognizes automatically and sets up communication with a computer or PictBridge-compliant printer.
Page 100: Lun Settings
LUN Settings Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed.
Page 101: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 MENU t (Settings) t z on the control button The message “Connect to PC” appears. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
Page 102: Format Music
Format 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 t (Settings) t t z on the control button Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
Page 103: Power Save
Power Save Sets the time until the screen darkens, and the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera running on a battery pack for a certain amount of time, the brightness level on the LCD screen becomes dark, and then the camera automatically turns off to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto Power off).
Page 104 GPS setting (DSC-HX5V only) The built-in GPS and direction sensor of this camera acquire the information on location or the shooting direction, and record it on images. Using the supplied software “PMB”, you can import photos and movies recorded with location and shooting direction information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map which shows their shooting location.
Page 105 Checking triangulating status The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception when GPS is activated. Triangulating status GPS indicators No indicator Difficult Searching Impossible Triangulating Checking shooting direction Shooting direction Indicators North West South East GPS reception status [GPS setting] is set to [Off] or an error occurred.
Page 106 Adjust Compass (DSC-HX5V only) This camera always adjusts the direction sensor automatically to minimize error. However, when an error occurs, you can perform [Adjust Compass]. If you have not used the GPS functions for a while, or use the GPS functions for the first time, it is recommended that you perform the Adjust Compass.
Page 107 TransferJet You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
Page 108: Format
Format Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable.
Page 109: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in the memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] t [OK] t z on the control button Notes •...
Page 110: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 111: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes a folder for recording images in the memory card. 1 MENU t (Settings) t REC.Folder] 2 Select a folder with b/B on the control button. 3 [OK] t z Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 112 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 MENU t (Settings) t t z on the control button 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.
Page 113: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 MENU t (Settings) t Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode t z on the control button Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed.
Page 114: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired setting t z on the control button Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Page 115: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. 1 MENU t (Settings) t t desired setting t z on the control button 2 Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/B. 3 [OK] t z Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format.
Page 116 Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX5V only) Your camera maintains correct clock time by using GPS to acquire time information during starting up. 1 MENU t (Settings) t desired mode t z on the control button Adjusts the clock automatically. Does not adjust the clock automatically. Notes •...
Page 117: Viewing An Image On A Standard Definition
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV You can view images on a Standard Definition (SD) TV by connecting the camera to a TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied).
Page 118: Viewing An Image On A High Definition (Hd)
On “PhotoTV HD” This camera is compatible with the “PhotoTV HD” standard. By connecting Sony PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable (sold separately) or an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately), a whole new world of photos can be comfortably enjoyed in breathtaking Full HD quality.
Page 119 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV which has an HDMI terminal with an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1 Attach an HDMI adaptor (supplied) to an HDMI Cable (sold separately). 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the HDMI Cable.
Page 120 Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync TV When connecting the camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can play back images on your camera by the TV’s remote control on the TV. 1 Attach an HDMI adaptor (supplied) to an HDMI Cable (sold separately). 2 Connect the camera to the TV with the HDMI cable.
Page 121 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) You can view an image recorded on the camera by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
Page 122: Using With Your Computer
Using with your computer “PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Recommended computer environment (Windows) The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software “PMB”, “Music Transfer”...
Page 123: Using The Software
For the detailed operation method, see “PMB” support page below (English only) or click Help). http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ • To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t • If “PMB” is already installed in your computer, by installing “PMB” from the CD-ROM (supplied), you can start up all of the application from “PMB Launcher”.
Page 124 Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. Notes • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. •...
Page 125: Connecting The Camera To The Computer
• When the camera is connected to a computer, if you operate AVCHD format movies or folders from the connected computer, images may be damaged or cannot be played. Do not delete or copy AVCHD format movies of the memory card from the computer. Sony is not held liable for consequences resulting from such operations via the computer.
Page 126 Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk.
Page 127: Uploading Images To A Media Service
Uploading images to a media service This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: • You can easily upload images to a blog or other media service. • You can upload images from a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home or the office.
Page 128 • To view a website, you will be redirected to it by the Sony server. There may be times when you cannot access the website because of server maintenance or for other reasons.
Page 129: Creating A Movie Disc
Notes • If you use a Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), you can transfer data by insert a memory card into the memory card slot of the DVD writer, or connecting your camera to the DVD writer with a USB cable.
Page 130 DVD-R discs, and a high definition image quality (HD) disc is created. • You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray disc player and a PlayStation disc on ordinary DVD players.
Page 131 Creating an AVCHD format disc You can create a high definition image quality (HD) AVCHD format disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using the supplied software “PMB”. 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. 2 Start “PMB”.
Page 132 Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc You can create a standard definition image quality (STD) disc from AVCHD format movies imported to a computer using supplied software “PMB”. 1 Turn on your computer and place an empty disc on the DVD drive. •...
Page 133: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a PictBridge-compliant printer • Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. •...
Page 134: Printing At A Shop
4 MENU t (Print) t desired mode t z on the control button This Image Prints the currently displayed image in single-image mode. Multiple Images You can select and print multiple images. After step 4, perform the following. 1Select an image then press z. Repeat the above step until there are no more images to be printed.
Page 135: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 95). 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 internal memory, music files may be checked.
Page 136: Shooting Still Images/Movies
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. •...
Page 137 The image is out of focus. • The subject is too close. When shooting, make sure to position the lens farther away from the subject than the shortest shooting distance (approximately 5 cm (2 inches) (W)/100 cm (3ft 3 3/8 inches) (T) from the lens).
Page 138: Viewing Images
The F value and shutter speed flash when you press and hold the shutter button halfway down. • The exposure is incorrect. Correct the exposure (page 55). The image colors are not correct. • Adjust the White Balance (page 58). Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
Page 139 Cannot display images in index mode. • Cancel the Easy Viewing mode if activated. Cannot hear music during slideshow. • Transfer music files to the camera with “Music Transfer” (pages 123, 124). • Confirm that the volume setting and slideshow setting are correct (page 70). •...
Page 140 • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (pages 125, 126).
Page 141: Memory Card
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. • You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the memory card. Import the images to your computer using “PMB” and play it back (page 123, 125). Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
Page 142 Images are printed with both edges cut off. • Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off. •...
Page 143 Cannot print the image at the size selected. • When you use paper of a different size after connecting the printer to the camera, disconnect and then reconnect the cable for multi-use terminal. • The print setting of the camera differs from that of the printer. Change the setting of either the camera (page 133) or the printer.
Page 144: Warning Indicators And Messages
• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 95), then turn the power on again. E:94: • A malfunction that you cannot service has occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Inform them of the 5-digit code, which starts from “E”.
Page 145 System error • Turn the power off and then on again. Camera overheating Allow it to cool • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. Internal memory error •...
Page 146 Folder error • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE). Select another folder, or create a new folder (pages 109, 110). Cannot create more folders • The folder with a name beginning with “999” exists on the memory card. You cannot create any folders if this is the case.
Page 147 Maximum number of images already selected • Up to 100 files can be selected when using [Multiple Images]. • You can add (Print order) marks to up to 999 files. Cancel the selection. • The data transmission to the printer may not be completed yet. Do not disconnect the cable for multi- use terminal.
Page 148 Image Database File error Cannot recover • Import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, and format the memory card or the internal memory (page 108). When you cannot import all of the images to the computer with “PMB”, import all of the images to the computer without using “PMB”...
Page 149: Using The Camera Abroad
Using the camera abroad You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. On TV color systems To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
Page 150: Memory Stick Duo" Media
“Memory Stick Duo” media A “Memory Stick Duo” media is a compact, portable IC recording medium. The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions. “Memory Stick”...
Page 151 Notes on using the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately) • To use a “Memory Stick Duo” media with a “Memory Stick” media compliant device, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media into a “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor. If you insert a “Memory Stick Duo”...
Page 152: Battery Pack
Battery pack On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F). The battery pack may not be effectively charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Page 153: Battery Charger
Battery charger • NP-BG type, NP-FG type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. •...
Page 154: Avchd Format
AVCHD format The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition (HD) signal of either the 1080i specification* efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data.
Page 155: Gps (Dsc-Hx5V Only)
GPS (DSC-HX5V only) This system allows you to pinpoint your exact location on the earth. The GPS satellites are located in 6 orbits, 20,000 km above the earth. The GPS system consists of 24 or more GPS satellites. A GPS receiver receives radio signals from the satellites, and calculates the current location of the receiver based on the orbital information (almanac data) and travel time of the signals, etc.
Page 156: Transferjet Standard
TransferJet standard TransferJet is complying with the standard as follows: TransferJet standard: PCL Spec. Rev1.0 compliant Protocol Class Name (Communication type): SCSI Block Device Target • To communicate with TransferJet-compatible communicating devices (sold separately), the “SCSI” communication protocol is applied. For communicating with cameras, a communication protocol, “OBEX”...
Page 157: Index
Index Adjust Compass ...106 Advanced Sports Shooting ...26 AF Illuminator ...84 AF range finder frame ...60 Anti Motion Blur ...23 Area Setting ...114 Auto Clock ADJ ...116 Auto Orientation ...87 AVCHD ...154 Backlight Correction HDR ...25 Battery charger ...153 Battery pack ...152 Beach ...26...
Page 158 Identifying parts ...15 Image Index ...42 Image Size/Quality ...48 Initialize ...95 Install ...123 Intelligent Auto Adjustment ...20 Intelligent Sweep Panorama ...29 Internal memory ...19 ...56 Landscape ...26 Language Setting ...91 LUN Settings ...100 Macintosh computer ...122 Manual Exposure Shooting ...31 Mass Storage ...99 Memory card...
Page 159 TransferJet ...107 Trimming (Resize) ...77 Troubleshooting ...135 ...117, 118 Twilight ...26 Twilight Portrait ...26 Unsharp masking ...77 USB Connect ...99 Using the camera abroad ...149 ...48 View Mode ...75 Warning indicators and messages ...144 White Balance ...58 Windows computer ...122 Zoom ...33...
Page 160: Notes On The License
GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/ We would prefer you do not contact us about the contents of source code. Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of “GPL”, and “LGPL”...

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