User Guide”) “Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page.
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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-TX66 Serial No. _____________________________ Model No.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry.
The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-TX66 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...
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.
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.
Identifying parts A Flash B Microphone C Lens cover D Speaker E Lens F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator G OLED screen/Touch panel H ON/OFF (Power) button I Power/Charge lamp J Shutter button K W/T (zoom) lever L Hook for wrist strap M Thread groove N Battery insertion slot O Battery eject lever...
Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. • While sliding the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.
Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA, Canada Power/Charge lamp Power cord Lit: Charging (Mains lead) Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error For customers in countries/regions Charging paused due to other than the USA and Canada overheating Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied).
• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). • BC-TRN2 battery charger (sold separately) is able to quick-charge the NP-BN rechargeable battery pack supplied with this model.
Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a multi-use terminal USB cable. Note • Note the following points when charging via a computer: – If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases.
• The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – Using Sony microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) (sold separately) – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Notes • Power cannot be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. • When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the supplied AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B, power supply is available only in playback mode.
Check the icon displayed on the upper right screen and make sure the memory card is inserted correctly. • A: The memory card is inserted correctly. • B: The memory card is not inserted correctly. Confirm the direction of the memory card and reinsert it straight into the camera.
Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Lens cover Lower the lens cover. The camera is turned on. The power lamp lights up green only when the camera starts up. Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time.
Shooting still images/movies Shutter button Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Shooting movies Touch (Movie button) to start recording.
Viewing images Touch (Playback). • When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. Selecting next/previous image Touch (Next)/ (Previous) on the screen. • To play back movies, touch (Playback) in the center of the screen.
In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. Touch MENU. Touch (In-Camera Guide), then select the desired MENU item. The operation guide for the selected item is displayed. •...
Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting Select movie recording mode. scene Easy Mode Shoot still images using minimal functions. Change settings easily and shoot images when the Photo Creativity shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. Shoot movies quickly from a shooting mode other than Movie button [Movie Mode].
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When [Illustration] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the Illustration Effect effect level. Adjust the exposure manually. Adjust the luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjust color tones of an image. Focus Select the focus method. Select the metering mode that sets which part of the Metering Mode subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Paint Paints on a still image and saves it as a new file. 3D Viewing Set to play back images shot in 3D mode on a 3D TV. View Mode Select the display format for images. Display Cont. Select to display burst images in groups or display all Shooting Group images during playback.
• “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible to Mac OS. If you play back images on a Mac, use the applications that are installed on your Mac. For details, see http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Features of “PlayMemories Home” Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories Home”.
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 Memory card Approx. 19 MB 2 GB Size 6400...
Notes on using the camera Functions built into this camera • This manual describes each of the functions of 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or a 1080 50i- compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.
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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. •...
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Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
Specifications Camera File format: Still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF [System] compatible Image device: 7.76 mm (1/2.3 type) 3D still images: MPO (MPF Exmor R CMOS sensor Extended (Disparity Image)) Total pixel number of camera: compliant Approx. 18.9 Megapixels Movies (AVCHD format): Effective pixel number of camera: AVCHD format Ver.
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AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B [Input and Output connectors] Power requirements: AC 100 V to HDMI connector: HDMI micro jack 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA Multi connector: Type3b Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A (AV-out/USB/DC-in) Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C Video output (32 °F to 104 °F) Audio output...
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