Page 1 4-196-231-21(1) DSC-TX9 GB Digital Still Camera/Instruction Manual ES Cámara fotografía digital/Manual de instrucciones © 2010 Sony Corporation...
Page 2: Battery Pack
English Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-TX9 Serial No. ______________________________...
Page 3: Battery Charger
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.
Page 4: Regulatory Information
The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-TX9 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
Page 5: For Customers In Europe
For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
Page 6 If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Getting started Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM..................8 Checking the accessories supplied...........8 Notes on using the camera ............8 Identifying parts ...............12 Battery charging and the number of images/time that can be recorded ..................13 Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately)...16 Setting the date and time/display color ........19 Shooting/viewing images Shooting still images ..............21...
Page 8: Refer To "Cyber-Shot Handbook" (Pdf) On Supplied Cd-Rom
Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber- shot Handbook” (PDF) on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” for in-depth instructions on shooting or viewing images and connecting the camera to your computer, printer or TV (page 24).
Page 9 Functions built into this camera • This manual describes each of the functions of TransferJet-compatible/ incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. 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 10 • Do not press against the LCD screen. The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction. Please use Sony genuine accessories If you use accessories manufactured by companies other than Sony, this could cause a camera trouble. • Using other manufacturers’ camera cases with magnets could cause a power supply trouble.
Page 11 JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.
Page 12: Identifying Parts
Identifying parts A Shutter button Camera B Microphone C Lens cover D ON/OFF (Power) button E Power lamp F Flash G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen/Touch panel (Playback) button (Still) mode lamp (Movie) mode lamp M Zoom (W/T) lever (Still)/ (Movie) mode...
Page 13: Battery Charging And The Number Of Images/Time That Can Be Recorded
Battery charging and the number of images/time that can be recorded Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. • You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. Battery pack Connect the battery For customers in the USA and Canada charger to the wall Plug...
Page 14: Charging Time
(wall socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand. Battery life and number of images you can record/ view Battery life (min.)
Page 15 • The number of still images that can be recorded is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) – [LCD Brightness] is set to [Normal]. – Shooting once every 30 seconds. –...
Page 16: Inserting The Battery Pack/A Memory Card (Sold Separately)
Inserting the battery pack/a memory card (sold separately) Open the cover. Insert a memory card (sold separately). With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Note the notched corner facing the correct direction. Insert the battery pack.
Page 17: To Remove The Memory Card
Memory card that you can use The following memory cards are compatible with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card. However, all memory cards are not guaranteed to work with this camera. MultiMediaCard cannot be used.
Page 18: To Remove The Battery Pack
When there is no memory card inserted Images are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 32 MB). To copy images from the internal memory to a memory card, insert a memory (Settings) t card in the camera, then touch (Memory Card Tool) t [Copy].
Page 19: Setting The Date And Time/Display Color
Setting the date and time/display color Lower the lens cover. The camera is turned on. The power lamp lights up only when the camera starts up. • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button. •...
Page 20 Superimposing the date on the images The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. For details, see the “PMB Help”. Setting the date and time again The date and time setup screen appears automatically only when the power is turned on the first time.
Page 21: Shooting Still Images
Shooting still images Lower the lens cover, then confirm that the (Still) of the mode lamp is on. Lens cover mode lamp Hold the camera steady as illustrated. • Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom. Slide to the W side to return.
Page 22: Shooting Movies
Shooting movies Lower the lens cover, mode button then press the mode button to set the shooting mode to (Movie). Lens cover Press the shutter button to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. Changing the Movie Format (Settings) t Touch (Shooting Settings), then select...
Page 23: Viewing Images
Viewing images Press the (Playback) button. • When you play back images on a memory card that were recorded on other cameras, the database file registration screen appears. (Playback) button Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on the screen. • To play back movies, touch (Playback) in the center of the LCD screen.
Page 24: Cyber-Shot Handbook" (Pdf)
Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot Handbook”) “Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. For Windows users Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
Page 25: List Of Icons Displayed On The Screen
List of icons displayed on the screen The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode. When shooting still images Display Indication Anti Blink Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning AF illuminator Recording folder Recording/Playback When shooting movies Media (Memory card, internal memory) Eye-Fi Mode display...
Page 26 Display Indication Database file full/ Database file error warning Image size/Panorama image size/Quality AF range finder frame Spot metering cross- hairs Display Indication Focus Red-eye reduction AE/AF lock NR slow shutter Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number +2.0EV Exposure Value Close focus Flash mode...
Page 27: Number Of Still Images And Recordable Time Of Movies
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal Memory card formatted with this camera memory Approx.
Page 28 Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time. The maximum size of an MP4-format movie file is up to approximately 2GB. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal...
Page 29: Precautions
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. •...
Page 30 On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera. However, if you use the camera for only short periods, it discharges gradually, and if you do not use the camera at all for about one month it becomes completely discharged.
Page 31: Specifications
Specifications Camera File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, [System] Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Image device: 7.81 mm (1/2.3 type) 3D still images: MPO (MPF Exmor R CMOS sensor Extended (Disparity Image)) Total pixel number of camera: compliant Approx.
Page 32 BC-CSN/BC-CSNB battery [LCD screen] charger LCD panel: Wide (16:9), 8.8 cm Power requirements: AC 100 V to (3.5 type) TFT drive 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 2 W Total number of dots: 921 600 (1 920 × Output voltage: DC 4.2 V, 0.25 A 480) dots Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Page 33 Trademarks • “PlayStation” is a registered trademark of Sony Computer • The following marks are trademarks Entertainment Inc. of Sony Corporation. • Adobe and Reader are either , “Cyber-shot,” trademarks or registered trademarks “Memory Stick,” , “Memory of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Stick PRO,”...
Page 34 Printed in Japan...
Page 36: 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. Search for information by function. Search for information by operation. Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items.
Page 37: Notes On Using The Camera
Notes on using the camera Notes on the types of memory cards Functions built into this camera that you can use (sold separately) • This manual describes each of the functions of TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices, The following memory cards are compatible 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i- with this camera: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”...
Page 38 Carl Zeiss lens The images used in this Handbook The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens The images used as examples in this which is capable of reproducing sharp images Handbook are reproduced images, and are not with excellent contrast. The lens for the actual images shot using this camera.
Page 39 Table of contents Notes on using the camera How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 9 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 12 Names of parts···················································· 17 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 19 Using the touch panel ·········································...
Page 40 Viewing Viewing still images············································· 41 Playback Zoom ··················································· 42 Wide Zoom·························································· 43 Temporarily Rotated Display······························· 44 Viewing burst images ·········································· 45 Viewing movies ··················································· 47 3D images 3D Functions ······················································· 48 3D Shooting ························································ 50 Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically···················································...
Page 41 Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV······································································ 146 Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV······································································ 147 Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV ·········································· 150 Computer Using with your computer·································· 152 Using the software ············································ 153 Connecting the camera to a computer··················155 Uploading images to a media service ···············...
Page 42 Others Using the camera abroad·································· 176 Memory card ····················································· 177 Battery pack ······················································ 179 Battery charger·················································· 180 Intelligent Pantilter············································· 181 AVCHD format ·················································· 182 TransferJet standard ········································· 183 Number of still images and recordable time of movies······························································· 184 Precautions ······················································· 185 Index Index ·································································...
Page 43: Operation Search
Operation Search Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment ······························· 28 the camera Superior Auto Adjustment ································· 29 Scene Selection ··················································· 36 Scene Recognition ·············································· 80 Shooting movies Movie Mode ··························································· 33 Movie button ························································· 59 Movie format ······················································· 111 Shooting 3D images 3D Sweep Panorama ·········································...
Page 44 Shooting without blur High Sensitivity ····················································· 36 Anti Motion Blur ···················································· 36 Hand-held Twilight ·············································· 36 Hi-Speed Shutter ················································· 37 2-second delay self-timer ·································· 62 ··········································································· 73 Shooting with backlight Backlight Correction HDR ································· 36 Forced Flash ························································· 60 Scene Recognition ··············································...
Page 45 Editing images Paint ········································································ 97 Retouch ·································································· 99 Playing back a series of Slideshow ······························································ 90 images in order Viewing 3D images Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically ······································· 52 Printing images with “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” ···················...
Page 46: Menu/Settings Search
MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can easily select the various shooting functions from 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch to display the MENU screen. The four menu items displayed below do not appear in the MENU screen.
Page 47 REC Mode Menu items Metering Mode — — — Scene Recognition — — — — — — — — Soft Skin Effect — — — — — — — — — — — Face Detection Anti Blink — — — —...
Page 48: Menu Items (Viewing)
MENU items (Viewing) You can easily select the various viewing functions from 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch to display the MENU screen. The four menu items displayed below do not appear in the MENU screen. 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode.
Page 49: Setting Items
Setting items You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen. 1 Touch to display the MENU screen. 2 Touch (Settings) t desired category t desired item t desired setting. Categories Items Shooting Settings Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Orientation Scene Recog.
Page 50 Categories Items Memory Card Tool Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Internal Memory Tool Format File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting * [Eye-Fi] appears only when an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) is inserted in the camera. Notes •...
Page 51: Names Of Parts
Names of parts A Shutter button Camera B Microphone C Lens cover D ON/OFF (Power) button E Power lamp F Flash G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator H Lens I LCD screen/Touch panel (Playback) button (41) (Still) mode lamp (Movie) mode lamp M Zoom (W/T) lever (40, 42) (Still)/...
Page 52: Usb Jack
Multi-output stand Using AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) mark 1 To DC IN jack 2 To a wall outlet (wall socket) • Connecting the camera to AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) will not charge the battery. Use Use the multi-output stand for attaching the a battery charger to charge the battery.
Page 53: 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. The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode. When shooting still images Display Indication Scene Recognition icon White balance Destination Scene Recognition Overlay icon for Superior Auto...
Page 54 Display Indication Display Indication Shutter speed Battery remaining F3.5 Aperture value Low battery warning AF illuminator Display Indication Recording folder Focus Recording/Playback Media (Memory card, internal memory) Red-eye reduction Eye-Fi Mode display AE/AF lock NR slow shutter Zoom scaling Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value Metering mode...
Page 55: Using The Touch Panel
Using the touch panel The camera allows you to perform operations and make settings by touching the buttons or dragging the LCD screen with your finger. Operating the camera by touching the LCD screen Button Action Displays the hidden items so that the items you want to set are shown on the screen.
Page 56 Operating the camera by dragging the LCD screen Action Operation method Displays/hides Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag the MENU right to display the MENU screen; drag right screen to left to hide the MENU screen. Displays/hides Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag the operation...
Page 57: Customizing Menu Items
Customizing MENU items During shooting/playback, the four MENU items appear below on the LCD screen. You can customize these four buttons to the desired MENU items and layout, letting you conveniently locate frequently used buttons. These buttons can be customized and the settings saved for each recording mode during shooting, and for internal memory and the memory card during playback.
Page 58: Using The Internal Memory
Using the internal memory The camera has approximately 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. When a memory card is inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded on the memory card.
Page 59: Touching The Screen To Set The Focus
Touching the screen to set the focus Touching the area to be focused on the touch panel displays a frame; pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. Touching the subject on the screen The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically until you press the shutter button halfway down, even if the subject is moving (Tracking focus).
Page 60: Using The Still/Movie Mode Button
Using the Still/Movie mode button You can select the shooting mode according to the mode you want to shoot in. Shutter button mode button 1 Press mode button to switch to (Still) or (Movie) shooting mode. (Still) Allows you to shoot still images. Switches to the still image recording mode set using (REC Mode) (page 27).
Page 61: Rec Mode
REC Mode You can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t desired mode (Intelligent Auto Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically.
Page 62: Intelligent Auto Adjustment
Intelligent Auto Adjustment Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Intelligent Auto Adjustment) 3 Press the shutter button to shoot an image. Note •...
Page 63: Superior Auto Adjustment
Superior Auto Adjustment The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Superior Auto Adjustment) 3 Press the shutter button. The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images.
Page 64 What is the difference between Superior Auto Adjustment mode and Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode? In [Superior Auto Adjustment] mode, the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene. After shooting, the camera creates a composite of the burst images to produce a higher- quality image.
Page 65: Intelligent Sweep Panorama
Intelligent Sweep Panorama Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (iSweep Panorama) 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button.
Page 66 Changing the shooting direction or image size of a panoramic image Shooting Direction: (Shooting Direction) t [Right], [Left], [Up] or [Down] (Image Size) t [Standard] or [Wide] Panorama Image Size: Tips for shooting a panoramic image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects.
Page 67: Movie Mode
Movie Mode Allows you to record movies. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Movie Mode) 3 Press the shutter button. 4 To stop shooting, press the shutter button again. Changing the Movie Format, Image Quality or Image Size (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie format] t...
Page 68: 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 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) 3 Press the shutter button.
Page 69: Background Defocus
Background Defocus The camera focuses only on the subject, leaving the background out of focus, so that the subject stands out. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Background Defocus) 3 Press the shutter button. Notes •...
Page 70: Scene Selection
Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Scene Selection) t desired mode (Soft Skin) Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness. (Soft Snap) Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc.
Page 71: Hi-Speed Shutter
(Gourmet) Selects Macro mode, allowing you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. (Pet) Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Beach) Allows you to shoot images with the proper settings for seaside or lakeside scenes. (Snow) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole...
Page 72 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. indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed. For “Flash”...
Page 73: Underwater Isweep Panorama
Underwater iSweep Panorama When the camera is installed in a housing (such as the Marine Pack), the camera takes multiple shots during a sweep, and allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Page 74: Zoom
Zoom You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. T side 2 Move the zoom (W/T) lever. Move the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom in and move to the W side to zoom out.
Page 75: Viewing Still Images
Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with Tips for dragging operations You can perform the following actions by dragging the LCD screen during playback. Action Operation method Displays the next/previous Drag right or left image Continuously changes the...
Page 76: Playback Zoom
Playback Zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch the area you want to enlarge. The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, with the area you touched at the center. You can also enlarge the image by moving the zoom (W/T) lever to the T Shows the displayed area of side.
Page 77: Wide Zoom
Wide Zoom In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are played over the entire LCD screen. In this case, the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 78: Temporarily Rotated Display
Temporarily Rotated Display This is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate an image and enlarge it on the screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a vertically oriented image t touch (Temporarily Rotated Display). 3 To cancel the display, touch (Temporarily Rotated Display) again.
Page 79: Viewing Burst Images
Viewing burst images Plays back burst images. 1 Press (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select burst images with 3 Touch the desired playback button according to the playback mode. Button/Operation method Action Touch Groups burst images, then plays back the main images only. The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you touch the screen.
Page 80 Displaying grouped burst images side by side If you touch , only the main image is displayed. You can display a line-up of images by following the procedure below. Main image Thumbnail image display Single image display The image being displayed above 1Display the main image in playback mode, then touch The images are displayed in the index.
Page 81: Viewing Movies
Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with 3 Touch on the LCD screen. When you touch the LCD screen during playback, operation buttons are displayed. Button/Operation method Action Volume control Adjust the volume with Jumps to the start of the movie Fast rewind...
Page 82: 3D Functions
3D Functions This camera is compatible with 3D functions. The 3D functions installed on this camera are [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle]. 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode can be played back only on a 3D TV, while the images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode can be played back both on this camera and on a 3D TV.
Page 83 File name of the 3D image A 3D image consists of both JPEG and MPO files. If you import images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle] modes into a computer, the image data is stored on the computer as follows. File name on the computer Usage 3D Sweep Panorama...
Page 84: 3D Shooting
3D Shooting Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D image. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (3D Shooting) t (3D Sweep Panorama) or (Sweep Multi Angle) 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be...
Page 85 Tips for shooting a 3D image Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen. Subjects at rest are best suited for 3D shots. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance.
Page 86: Viewing Images Shot In Sweep Multi Angle Mode
Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically You can view the stereoscopic images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode by tilting the camera to the right or left. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select the image shot in (Sweep Multi Angle) mode with...
Page 87: Viewing An Image On A 3D Tv
Viewing an image on a 3D TV You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
Page 88 Scroll Playback Plays back scrolling images shot in 3D Sweep Panorama mode. Touch u to play back/pause the scrolling images and to move the direction of scrolling. • When playing back a 3D image shot in [16:9] image size, [Scroll Playback] is not available. Continuous Continuously plays back only 3D images.
Page 89: Easy Mode
Easy Mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Set the mode button to (Still). (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes •...
Page 90: Movie Shooting Scene
Movie shooting scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Movie Mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Movie Mode) (Movie shooting scene) t desired mode 4 Press the shutter button.
Page 91: Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Smile Shutter) 3 Wait detecting a smile. When the smile level exceeds the V point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically.
Page 92 Hints for better capturing of smiles Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. Give a clear smile with an open mouth.
Page 93: Movie Button
Movie button You can quickly start shooting movies from all REC modes. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch 3 To end recording the movie, touch You can also exit movie recording by pressing the shutter button.
Page 94: Slow Synchro
Flash 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Flash) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Auto) Flashes when shooting in low light or backlit conditions. (On) Flash always operates.
Page 95 Flash In Easy Mode, select the Flash setting from 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] t [Flash] t desired mode Auto Flashes when shooting in low light or backlit conditions. Flash does not operate.
Page 96 Self-Timer 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Self-Timer) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Off) Does not use the self-timer. (10sec) Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 97 Hints for preventing blur If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button, “Camera shake” occurs. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode.
Page 98 Self-Timer In Easy Mode, select the Self-Timer setting from 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] t [Self-Timer] t desired mode Does not use the self-timer. Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Page 99: Shooting Direction
Shooting Direction Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama or Underwater iSweep Panorama modes. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Shooting Direction) t desired direction Pan from left to right.
Page 100: Defocus Effect
Defocus Effect Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (REC Mode) t (Background Defocus) Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 101: Image Size/Panorama Image Size Quality
Image Size/Panorama Image Size/ Quality The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large- format paper.
Page 102 When shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama/ Underwater iSweep Panorama/3D shooting modes (16:9) Shoots at 1920 × 1080 (Horizontal). [16:9] is available only for 3D shooting. (Standard) Shoots at 4912 × 1080 (Horizontal). Shoots at 3424 × 1920 (Vertical). (Wide) Shoots at 7152 × 1080 (Horizontal). Shoots at 4912 ×...
Page 103 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 104: Burst Settings
Burst Settings The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Burst Settings) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Off) Records a single image.
Page 105: Macro
Macro Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Macro) t desired mode Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 106 You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (EV) Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 107 Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode or when Scene Selection is set to (Underwater). 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (ISO) t desired number (Auto) Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically. You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number).
Page 108: White Balance
White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (White Balance) Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 109 Notes • [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – In Underwater iSweep Panorama mode – In Easy Mode • [Flash] in [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: –...
Page 110: Underwater White Balance
Underwater White Balance Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in Scene Selection, (Underwater) mode in [Movie shooting scene] or (Underwater iSweep Panorama) mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Underwater White Balance) 3 Desired mode t [OK] (Auto) Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to...
Page 111: 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 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Focus) t desired mode Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 112 Quickly choosing the priority subject Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. Touch to release the focus.
Page 113: Metering Mode
Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (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 114: Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). Scene Recognition icon and guide The camera recognizes the following types of scenes.
Page 115 Notes • The Scene Recognition function does not operate when you shoot images using Digital Zoom. • [Scene Recognition] is set to [Auto] in the following situations: – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Easy mode – When the Smile Shutter function is activated –...
Page 116: 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 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Soft Skin Effect) t desired mode Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Page 117: 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. The Face Detection frame for the main subject will change to an orange-colored .
Page 118 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. 1Touch a face you want to register as the priority face during Face Detection.
Page 119: Anti Blink
Anti Blink When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Page 120: Display Settings
Display Settings Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in shooting mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Display Settings) t desired mode (On) Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons.
Page 121: Playback Mode
Easy Mode When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes •...
Page 122 Calendar This feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t (Date View) 3 Touch (Calendar).
Page 123: Image Index
Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch (Image Index). When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch 3 Touch the screen and drag up or down to change the page.
Page 124: Slideshow
Slideshow Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch (Slideshow) t desired mode. When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch (Continuous Plays back all the images in succession from the displayed image to Playback) the very last image.
Page 125: Slideshow With Music
Slideshow with music 1 Touch (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music]. 2 Touch desired mode t [Start]. 3 To exit slideshow, touch the screen, then select [Exit Slideshow]. Note • [Slideshow with music] is not available for the following images or in the following situations: –...
Page 126 Music Specifies the music to be played during slideshows. You can select more than one background music track. Touch to listen to each BGM. Touch to adjust the BGM volume. Music1 The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow. Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow.
Page 127: Delete
Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) t desired mode (All but This Image) Deletes burst group images other than the selected image in Display Burst Group mode. After step 2, touch [OK].
Page 128 You can switch between index and single-image mode when selecting images When you select (Multiple Images), you can switch the single-image screen and the index screen by touching Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen, and touch on the single-image screen to return to the index screen.
Page 129: Send By Transferjet
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 130 Receiving images using TransferJet 1 Press the (Playback) button to turn on the camera. 2 Closely align the (TransferJet) marks on the camera and sending device to receive images. A notification sound is emitted when connection is made. Notes • Only images that can be played back on the camera can be sent or received. •...
Page 131: Paint
Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Paint) When using the internal memory, touch (Paint) on the left side of the LCD screen.
Page 132 Note • You cannot paint or put stamps on the following images: – Panoramic images – 3D images – Movies – Images displayed in a burst group...
Page 133: Trimming (Resize)
Retouch Retouches a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Retouch) t desired mode 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. (Trimming Records the zoomed playback (Resize))
Page 134: D Viewing
3D Viewing Select [3D Viewing] when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on a 3D TV. Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately) (page 53). 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 135: View Mode
View Mode Allows you to select the display format for viewing images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) t desired mode (Date View) Displays images by date. (Folder view Displays still images. (Still)) (Folder view Displays MP4-format movies.
Page 136: 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. (View Mode) t (Date View) (Display Burst Group) t desired mode (Display Main Groups burst images, then plays back the main images only.
Page 137 Protect Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. mark is displayed for registered images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Protect) t desired mode (This Image) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple You can select and protect multiple images. Images) After step 2, perform the following.
Page 138 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.
Page 139 Rotate Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Rotate) t [OK] Notes • You cannot rotate the following images: – 3D images –...
Page 140: Volume Settings
Volume Settings Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Volume Settings) 3 Adjust the volume by touching You can also adjust the volume by touching z on the volume adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left.
Page 141 Display Settings Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in viewing mode. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Display Settings) t desired mode (On) Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons.
Page 142: Exposure Data
Exposure data This sets whether or not to display the exposure data of the currently displayed file. Exposure data 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Exposure data) t desired mode (On) Displays the exposure data on the LCD screen. (Off) Does not display the exposure data.
Page 143: Number Of Images In Index
Number of images in index Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Number of images in index) t desired mode Displays 12-up images. (12-up) Displays 28-up images. (28-up)
Page 144: Select Folder
Select Folder When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Page 145: Movie Format
Movie format You can set the recording method used to record movies. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie format] t desired mode Sets the recording method to AVCHD, which is suitable for AVCHD viewing smooth video images on a high-definition television.
Page 146: 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 indicator appears at this time.
Page 147: Grid Line
Grid Line With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Does not display the grid lines.
Page 148: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision Digital Zoom. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Digital Zoom] t desired mode...
Page 149: 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 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Auto Orientation] t desired mode Records the image with the correct orientation.
Page 150: Scene Recog. Guide
Scene Recog. Guide You can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene Recognition icon when Scene Recognition is activated. Scene Recognition Guide 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Scene Recog.
Page 151: 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 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Red Eye Reduction] t desired mode Auto When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes...
Page 152: 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 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Blink Alert] t desired mode Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected”...
Page 153 Beep Changes the settings of the sound produced when you operate the camera. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/ press the shutter button.
Page 154: Lcd Brightness
LCD Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD screen. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LCD Brightness] t desired mode Normal Sets the LCD screen to normal brightness. Bright Sets the LCD screen to high brightness. • This function is useful when viewing images in bright outside light. Notes •...
Page 155: Language Setting
Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting] t desired mode...
Page 156: Display Color
Display color Sets the color of the screen display. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Display color] t desired mode Black Sets the background color of the LCD screen. White Pink...
Page 157: Demo Mode
Demo Mode You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or AVCHD movie playback. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode t [OK] Demo Mode1 A demonstration of the shooting functions will be performed.
Page 158: Initialize
Initialize Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute [Initialize], the images are retained. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize] t [OK] Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Page 159: Hdmi Resolution
HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution to be output to a TV from the HDMI terminal when you view images by connecting the multi-output stand (supplied) of this camera to the HDMI terminal of a High Definition TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [HDMI Resolution] t desired mode...
Page 160: Ctrl For Hdmi
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). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 150. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired mode Enables remote-controlled operation.
Page 161 COMPONENT Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [COMPONENT] t desired mode...
Page 162 Housing Displays the dedicated operation buttons when the camera is installed in the housing (Marine Pack). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the housing. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Housing] t desired mode Changes the function of the buttons. Does not change any functions.
Page 163: Usb Connect
USB Connect Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the USB cable. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [USB Connect] t desired mode Mass Storage Establishes a Mass Storage connection between the camera and a computer or other USB device.
Page 164: 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. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LUN Settings] t desired mode Multi The images both on the memory card and in the internal memory are displayed.
Page 165: Download Music
Download Music You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Download Music] The message “Change slideshow music Connect to PC” is displayed. 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”.
Page 166: 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. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Format Music] t [OK] Restoring the music preset at the factory to the camera You can use “Music Transfer”...
Page 167: Power Save
Power Save Sets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function).
Page 168 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 169 Eye-Fi Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Eye-Fi] t desired mode Uses the upload function.
Page 170 Notes • When you use a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the PC application written in the Eye-Fi card first, then format the card. • Before using the Eye-Fi card, upgrade the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest version. For details on version upgrades, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card.
Page 171 Calibration Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Calibration] 2 Using the paint pen, touch the center of the × mark displayed on the screen in order. Notes •...
Page 172: Format
Format Formats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored.
Page 173: Create Rec.folder
Create REC.Folder Creates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] Notes •...
Page 174: Change Rec.folder
Change REC.Folder Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store recorded images. (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Change REC.Folder] 2 Select the folder in which you want to store images using t [OK]. Notes •...
Page 175: Delete Rec.folder
Delete REC.Folder Deletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded images. (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Delete REC.Folder] 2 Select the folder you want to delete using t [OK]. Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. •...
Page 176 Copy Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Copy] t [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.
Page 177: File Number
File Number Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode Series Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed.
Page 178: Area Setting
Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Area Setting] t desired mode Home You use the camera in your area. When the currently set area differs from your home area, you must make the Area Setting.
Page 179: Date & Time Setting
Date & Time Setting Sets the date and time again. (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting] t desired mode Date & Time Format You can select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date &...
Page 180: Viewing An Image On A Standard Definition Sd) Tv
Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
Page 181: Viewing An Image On A High Definition Hd) Tv
• “PhotoTV HD” allows for a highly-detailed, photo-like expression of subtle textures and colors. • When the camera is connected to a Sony TV compatible with 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.
Page 182 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to the HDMI terminal of an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). 2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
Page 183 Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. 1 Connect the camera to the TV using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately).
Page 184: Sync-Compatible Tv
Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV by connecting the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
Page 185 Notes • When the camera is connected to a TV set using an HDMI Cable, the functions that you can operate are limited. • When you touch the LCD screen of the camera while you operate the remote controller, the remote controller operation is temporarily interrupted.
Page 186: 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 187: Using The Software
• To start up “PMB,” click (PMB) on the desktop. For the detailed operation method, see the following PMB support page (English only): http://www.sony.co.jp/pmb-se/ or click (PMB Help). • To start up “PMB” from the Start menu, select [Start] t [All Programs] t (PMB).
Page 188 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 189 PC, it may destroy the image file or playback may become impossible. Do not delete or copy AVCHD movies on the camera’s memory card from a PC. Sony bears no responsibility for the result of operations of this type.
Page 190: Deleting The Usb Connection
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 191 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 192 • 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 193: Creating A Disc Of Movies
DVDs, etc.) Notes • If you create a disc using Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), use the memory card slot of the DVD Writer or connect the DVD Writer via USB connection to transfer the data. • If you use Sony DVDirect (DVD Writer), check that the firmware is updated to the newest version.
Page 194 Types of discs that can be used with “PMB” The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PMB”. For information on Blu-ray discs, see page 160. Disc type Characteristics DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+R DL Cannot be re-written. DVD-RW / DVD+RW Can be re-written and used again.
Page 195 Creating standard definition image quality (STD) discs DVD discs with standard definition image quality (STD) can be created using supplied “PMB” software and selecting an AVCHD movie imported to the PC. 1 Turn on the power of the PC and insert an unused disc in the DVD drive. •...
Page 196: Printing Still Images
Printing still images You can print still images using the following methods. • Printing directly using a memory card-compliant printer For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer. • Printing using a computer You can import images to a computer using the supplied “PMB” software and print the images.
Page 197: Troubleshooting
3 Initialize the settings (page 124). 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 198: Shooting Still Images/Movies
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This is caused 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. Depending on conditions of use, the display may remain incorrect.
Page 199 Anti-blur function does not work. • The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes. • Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down. Recording takes a long time. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, for example, when you shoot images in dark locations, the camera automatically reduces the image noise.
Page 200 Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. • Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared in the image. This is not a malfunction. The close-up shoot function (Macro/Focus On) does not work. •...
Page 201 Cannot shoot images in succession. • You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smile Shutter function is activated. • The internal memory or the memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 93). • The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times.
Page 202 • Check that the computer and the “Memory Stick” media Reader/Writer support a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media. Users of computers and the “Memory Stick” media Readers/Writers made by manufacturers other than Sony should contact those manufacturers. • If a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not supported, connect the camera to the computer (page 155).
Page 203: 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. Use “PMB” and import the movie to your computer, then play back the movie (page 153). Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera.
Page 204: Touch Panel
Cannot print images with the date. • Using “PMB”, you can print images with date (page 153). • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. However, because the images shot with the camera include information on the recording date, you can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information.
Page 205: Warning Indicators And Messages
• A camera malfunction has occurred. Initialize the camera (page 124), then turn the power on again. E:94: • There is a malfunction when writing or deleting data. Repair is required. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be prepared to give all numbers in the error code beginning from the E.
Page 206 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 207 No still images • There are no 3D images that can be played back in [3D Viewing] mode. • The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. File found which was not recognized •...
Page 208 MP4 12M is not supported with this memory card MP4 6M is not supported with this memory card • For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, a “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media or an SD memory card (Class 4 or faster). Recording is unavailable in this movie format •...
Page 209 Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature • The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down. Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature • Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down.
Page 210: 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 211: Memory Card
Memory card The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card. MultiMediaCard cannot be used. Notes •...
Page 212 Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media. • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2”...
Page 213: 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 fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Effective use of the battery pack •...
Page 214: Battery Charger
Battery charger • Only NP-BN1-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 215: Intelligent Pantilter
Intelligent Pantilter Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to take pictures, by having the camera detect people’s faces. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter.
Page 216: Avchd Format
AVCHD format The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i or 720p specification using high-efficiency 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 217: 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).
Page 218: Movies
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal Memory card formatted with this camera memory Approx.
Page 219: Precautions
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.
Page 220 Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.
Page 221: Index
Index Numerics Copy ..................142 Create REC.Folder ............139 3D Functions ..............48 Creating a disc ..............159 3D Shooting ................50 CTRL FOR HDMI ............126 3D Sweep Panorama ............50 Customize ................23 3D Viewing ...............100 Date & Time Setting .............145 A/V OUT (STEREO) jack ..........146 Defocus Effect ..............66 AF Illuminator...
Page 222 Gourmet Names of parts ................37 ..............17 Grid Line Number of images in index ................113 ........109 Number of still images ..........184 Hand-held Twilight ............36 HD(1080i) Optical zoom ................127 ..............40, 114 HDMI Resolution ............125 ..................152 High Sensitivity ..............36 Hi-Speed Shutter ...............37 Paint Housing ..................97 ................128...
Page 223 Scene Recog. Guide Underwater ............116 ................37 Scene Recognition Underwater iSweep Panorama ............80 ........39 Scene Selection Underwater White Balance ..............36 ..........76 Unsharp masking ..................127 ..............99 Select Folder USB Connect ..............110 ..............129 Selected-face Memory USB jack ............84 ................155 Self-diagnosis display Using the camera abroad ...........171 ..........176 Self-portrait...
Page 224 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”...
Page 225 Español Notas Consejos para tomar imágenes 3D Para tomar imágenes 3D, haga un barrido con la cámara como se muestra en la ilustración. Para tomar imágenes 3D correctamente, haga un barrido con la cámara lentamente. (Intente abarcar un semicírculo en 5 s (segundo).) Si hace el barrido muy rápida o lentamente, se visualizará...
Page 226 Português Українська Notas Примітки Sugestões para fotografar imagens 3D Поради для зйомки 3D-фотографій Para fotografar imagens 3D, mova a câmara como mostrado na ilustração. Щоб зробити 3D-фото, проведіть фотоапаратом, як показано на малюнку. Para captar correctamente imagens 3D, mova a câmara lentamente. (Tenha por Для...

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