Digital Still Camera
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1. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Shutter button Mode dial it Intelligent Auto it Superior Auto P Program Auto A Aperture Priority S Shutter Priority M Manual Exposure Memory recall HH Movie E Sweep Shooting SCN Scene Selection For shooting W T zoom lever For viewing Index Playback zoom lever Self timer lamp Smile Shutter lamp AF illuminator Power Charge lamp ON OFF Power button Flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers When using the flash the flash pops up automatically Microphone Hook for strap Control Ring Lens Speaker Light sensor LCD screen Fn Function button MOVIE Movie button Micro USB connector MENU button Control wheel 20 gt Playback button 25 Access lamp 21 i In Camera Guide Delete 26 Memory card slot button 27 HDMI micro jack 22 Battery insertion slot 28 Battery Memory card cover 23 Battery eject lever 24 Tripod socket hole e Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever 1 Open the cover 2 Insert the battery pack e While p2. Shooting Tip List Accesses all shooting tips Write Date Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image Scene Selection Selects pre set settings to match various scene conditions Memory recall Selects settings you want to recall when the mode dial is set to Memory recall Memory Registers the desired modes or camera settings HH Movie shooting menu File Format Selects the movie file format Record Setting Selects the size of the recorded movie frame Image Size Dual Rec Sets the still image size shot when recording a movie SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie Wind Noise Reduces wind noise during movie recording Reduct Movie Selects the exposure mode to suit your subject or effect x Custom menu Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using flash Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural Grid Line outline Auto Review Displays the captured image after shooting Sets auto review DISP Sets the screen display modes that can be selected by Button Monitor pressing DISP on the control wheel Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in focus ranges with a specific color Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function Control Ring Assigns the desired functions to the Control R
3. Incandescent Fluorescent Warm White Cool White Day White Daylight Flash Color temperature Color filter Custom Signal format For 1080 50i PAL color CCIR standards HDTV 1080 50i 1080 S0p specification For 1080 60i NTSC color EIA standards HDTV 1080 60i 1080 60p specification File format Still images JPEG DCF Exif MPF Baseline compliant DPOF compatible Movies AVCHD format AVCHD format Ver 2 0 compatible Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Digital 2ch equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Movies MP4 format Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Recording media Memory Stick Duo media Memory Stick Micro media SD cards microSD memory cards Flash Flash range ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index set to Auto Approx 0 3 m to 17 1 m 11 3 4 inches to 56 ft 1 3 4 inches W Approx 0 55 m to 6 3 m 1 ft 9 1 2 inches to 20 ft 8 inches T Input and Output connectors HDMI connector HDMI micro jack Micro USB connector USB communication USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 Screen LCD screen 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots 1 228 800 dots Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 3 6 V AC Adaptor AC UD10 UD11 5 V Power consumption during shooting 1 5 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperatur
4. Mo dial i Intelligent Auto HH Movie T zoom in Shooting still images 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus a beep sounds and the or indicator lights 2 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image Shooting movies 1 Press the MOVIE Movie button to start recording Use the W T zoom lever to change the zoom scale e Press the shutter button to shoot still images while continuing to record the movie 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording Do not pull up the flash manually This may cause a malfunction e When using the zoom function while shooting a movie the sound of the camera operating will be recorded The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished e Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25 C 77 F When movie recording is finished you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the 6B ambient temperature GB 18 Viewing images gt Playback Select images next lt 4 previous or 2 il Delete turn the control wheel Set 1 Press the gt Playback button e You can switch the display mode between still images and movies by selecting MENU 1
5. Still Movie Select I Selecting next previous image Select an image by pressing P next lt previous on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel Press in the center of the control wheel to view movies I Deleting an image Press f Delete button Select Delete with A on the control wheel then press I Rotating an image Press the Fn Function button I Returning to shooting images Press the shutter button halfway down Viewing the Guide This camera is equipped with a built in instruction guide MENU g T In Camera Guide In Camera Guide The camera displays explanations for MENU items and the setting values 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the desired MENU item then press 2 5 In Camera Guide button Shooting Tip The camera displays shooting tips for the shooting mode selected 1 Press jg In Camera Guide button in shooting mode 2 Select the desired shooting tip then press on the control wheel The shooting tip is displayed e You can scroll the screen using A V and change shooting tips using lt p gt GB 19 GB 20 Introduction of other functions Other functions can be operated using the control wheel MENU button etc Control Ring Fn Function Control wheel I Control wheel DISP Display Contents Allows you to change the screen display 4 Flash Mode Allows you to select a flash mode for still images 4 E
6. The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery is dirty In this case wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton swab to clean the terminal section of the battery Connect the AC Adaptor supplied to the nearest wall outlet wall socket If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor disconnect the plug from the wall outlet wall socket immediately to disconnect from the power source e When charging is finished disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket e Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs micro USB cable supplied and AC Adaptor supplied Charging time Full charge The charging time is approximately 155 min using the AC Adaptor supplied The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances GB GB I Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable e 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 Do not charge for an extended period of time Do not turn on off or restart the computer or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode when a USB connect
7. device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or a
8. is designed specifically for use with this camera only and should not be used with other electrical equipment For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 For Customers in the U S A UL is an internationally recognized safety organization The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed If you have any questions about this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC RX100 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 This
9. SONY Digital Still Camera Cyber shot DSC RX100 4 429 666 11 2 Progressive Learning more about the camera Cyber shot 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 FE Access the Sony support page Peja http www sony net SonyInfo Support SE Select your country or region Search for the model name of your camera within the fei support page e Check the model name on the bottom of your camera Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces Camera 1 e Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 1 e Micro USB cable 1 e AC Adaptor AC UD10 UD11 1 e Power cord mains lead not supplied in the USA and Canada 1 e Wrist strap 1 e Shoulder strap adapter 2 Shoulder strap adapters are used to attach the shoulder strap sold separately as illustrated 0O VS KT Instruction Manual this manual 1 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 RX100 Serial No Model No AC UD10 AC UD11 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER
10. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions e Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun e Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries e 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 e Keep the battery pack dry Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions AC Adaptor Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet wall socket If some trouble occurs while using the AC Adaptor immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet wall socket The power cord mains lead if supplied
11. again Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted 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 To prevent damage to the finish or casing Do not expose the camera to chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide GB 31 GB 32 Specifications Camera System Image device 13 2 mm x 8 8 mm 1 0 type Exmor CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx 20 9 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 20 2 Megapixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T 3 6x zoom lens f 10 4 mm 37 1 mm 28 mm 100 mm 35 mm film equivalent F1 8 W F4 9 T While shooting movies 16 9 29 mm 105 mm While shooting movies 4 3 36 mm 128 mm When SteadyShot is set to Standard SteadyShot Optical Exposure control Automatic exposure Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual exposure Scene Selection 13 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Shade Cloudy
12. e 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions CIPA compliant 101 6 mm x 58 1 mm x 35 9 mm 4 inches x 2 3 8 inches x 1 7 16 inches W H D Mass CIPA compliant including NP BX1 battery pack Memory Stick Duo media Approx 240 g 8 5 oz Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible AC Adaptor AC UD10 UD11 Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 0 2 A Output voltage DC 5 V 1500 mA Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions AC UD10 Approx 78 mm x 22 mm x 36 mm 3 1 8 inches x 7 8 inches x 1 7 16 inches W H D AC UD11 Approx 70 mm x 33 mm x 36 mm 2 7 8 inches x 1 5 16 inches x 1 7 16 inches W H D Mass AC UD10 Approx 45 g 1 6 oz AC UD11 Approx 50 g 1 8 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Maximum charge voltage DC 4 2 V Maximum charge current 1 89 A Capacity 4 5 Wh 1 240 mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice GB 33 GB 34 Trademarks The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation Cyber shot Cyber shot Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Micro e AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logot
13. e advantage of the various PlayMemories Home functions connect to the Internet and install the Expanded Feature e You can import images shot with the camera to a computer and display them e You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display e You can correct Red Eye Correction etc still images print the images send images by e mail and change the shooting date and time e You can save and print images with the date e You can create a disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer Expanded Feature 26 Install Image Data Converter Image Data Converter allows you to develop RAW images 1 Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer Windows http www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Features of Image Data Converter Below are examples of the functions available when you use Image Data Converter e You can edit RAW images using multiple correction functions such as tone curve or sharpness e You can adjust images using white balance aperture and Creative Style etc e You can save displayed and edited still images to your computer There are two ways to save RAW images save and leave as RAW data or save in a general purpose file format e You can display and compare the RAW images JPEG images that are shot with this camera e You can rank images in five levels e You can set the c
14. he recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling hens of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be rep
15. in Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level Smile Face Detect Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings automatically Sets to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected Auto Port Framing Analyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves another image with a more impressive composition GB 21 GB ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity Metering Mode Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure Flash Comp Adjusts the intensity of flash output White Balance Adjusts color tones of an image DRO Auto HDR Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast Creative Style Selects the desired image processing Picture Effect Shoots still images with a texture unique to the selected effect Clear Image Zoom Provides a higher quality zoomed image than with Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Provides zoomed images at higher magnification than with Clear Image Zoom Long Exposure NR Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1 3 second or longer High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high sensitivity shooting AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator which provides light for a dark scene to aid focusing SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot Color Space Changes the range of reproducible colors
16. ing Control Ring Sets whether to display animation when operating the Display Control Ring Function Button Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn Function button is pressed Func of Center Button Assigns the desired functions to the center button Func of Left Button Assigns the desired functions to the left button Func of Right Button Assigns the desired functions to the right button GB 23 GB MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually Focus Magnif Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an enlarged form Face Priority Tracking Sets whether to track faces as a priority when tracking Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus gt Playback menu Still Movie Select Selects the display format for images Delete Deletes an image Slide Show Shows a slide show Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time 3D Viewing a a 3D compatible TV and allows you to view Protect Protects the images Specify Printing Adds a print order mark to a still image Picture Effect Adds various textures to images Volume Settings Adjusts the volume Playback Display Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait Memory Card Tool menu Format Formats the memory card File Number Sets
17. ing a USB connection Audio signals Sets the operating sound of the camera Version Displays the camera software version Language Selects the language Drop Sensor Sets the Drop Sensor function Demo Mode Sets demonstration playback of a movie to on or off Initialize Restores settings to their defaults Appears when an Eye Fi card sold separately is inserted into the camera GB 25 Install PlayMemories Home Windows The built in software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them You can shoot or play back images on this camera even if you do not install PlayMemories Home however PlayMemories Home is required to import AVCHD movies to your computer 1 Connect the camera to a computer 2 Windows 7 Computer camera icon media icon Double click PMHOME EXE Windows XP Vista Computer in Windows XP My Computer PMHOME Double click PMHOME EXE 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation e 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 visit the following URL http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Features of PlayMemories Home Below are examples of the functions available when you use PlayMemories Home To tak
18. ion has been established between the computer and the camera The camera may cause a malfunction Before turning on off or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode disconnect the camera and the computer No guarantees are made for charging using a custom built computer or a modified computer Battery life and number of images that can be recorded and played back Battery life Number of images Shooting still images Approx 165 min Approx 330 images Viewing still images Approx 250 min Approx 5000 images Shooting movies Approx 80 min The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged The number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media sold separately The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F The number for Shooting still images is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association DISP is set to Display All Info Shooting once every 30 seconds The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times The battery life for movies applies shooting under
19. iss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany Notes on the screen The 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 screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording Notes on the flash e Do not carry the camera by the flash unit or use excessive strength on it e If water dust or sand get into the open flash unit it may cause a malfunction On camera s temperature Your camera and battery may get hot due to continuous use but it is not a malfunction On the overheat protection Depending on the camera and battery temperature you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera A message will be displayed on the screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies In this case leave the power off and wait until the camera and battery temperature goes down If you turn on the power without letting the camera and battery cool enough the power may turn off again or you may be unable to record movies On charging the battery If you charge a battery that has not been used for a long time you may be unable to charge it to the proper capacity This is due to the battery characteristics and is not a malfunction Charge the battery
20. laced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e marked with an or Y mark must be used 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 allel Se amp Nee
21. manual the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows A Memory Stick Duo media B Memory Stick Micro media C SD card D microSD memory card When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this camera make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor To remove the memory card battery pack Memory card Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card Battery pack Slide the battery eject lever Be sure not to drop the battery pack e Never remove the memory card battery pack when the access lamp page 8 is lit This may cause damage to data in the memory card GB 15 GB 16 Setting the clock ON OFF Power Select items lt gt Set the numeric value of date and time A W J Set 1 Press the ON OFF Power button Date amp Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time e It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation 2 Check that Enter is selected on the screen then press on the control wheel 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on screen instructions then press 4 Set Daylight Svg date and Date Format then press e Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM 5 Check that Enter is selected then press Shooting still images movies Do not cover the flash ies Shutter button __ W T zoom lever W zoom out lt WII
22. n experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules GB 5 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 This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway fail restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable USB etc again Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for t
23. olor label For other details see Help under Image Data Converter Click Start All Programs Image Data Converter Help gt Image Data Converter Ver 4 Image Data Converter support page English only http www sony co jp ids se GB 21 GB 28 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 Image Size L 20M When Aspect Ratio is set to 3 2 Capacity 2GB Quality Standard 295 images Fine 170 images RAW amp JPEG 58 images RAW 88 images When the Aspect Ratio is set to other than 3 2 you can record more pictures than shown above Except when Quality is set to RAW 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 The maximum size of an MP4 format movie file is up to approximately 2 GB h hour m minute Capacity 2 GB Record Setting 60i 24M EX 50i 24M FX 10m 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH 10m 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 9m 1440x1080 12M 15m VGA 3M 1h10m The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR Variable Bit Rate which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene When you record a fas
24. ressing the battery eject lever insert the battery pack as illustrated Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion e Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera Charging the battery pack Power Charge lamp Lit Charging ff Charging finished Flashing Charging error or charging paused emporarily because the camera is not within he proper emperature range For customers in the USA and Canada Power cord we Mains ead g7 G For customers in countries regions other than the USA and Canada 1 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor supplied using the micro USB cable supplied 2 Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket The Power Charge lamp lights orange and charging starts e Turn off the camera while charging the battery e You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged e When the Power Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished remove and re insert the battery pack GB 10 If the Power Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range the charging resumes We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F
25. t moving subject the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions the subject or the image quality size settings Notes on using the camera Functions built into this camera This manual describes 1080 60i compatible devices and 1080 50i compatible devices To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i compatible device or 1080 50i compatible device check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera 1080 60i compatible device 60i 1080 50i compatible device 50i This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p format movies Unlike standard recording modes up to now which record in an interlacing method this camera records using a progressive method This increases the resolution and provides a smoother more realistic image On use and care Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens GB 29 GB 30 Notes on recording playback e Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly The camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof e Avoid exposing the camera to water If water enters inside the camera a malfunction may occur In some cases the camera cannot be repaired e Do not aim the camera at the s
26. the following conditions Record Setting 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH When continuous shooting ends because of set limits 29 minutes press the MOVIE Movie button again to continue shooting Shooting functions such as zoom will not be available GB 13 Supplying power The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet wall socket by connecting to the AC Adaptor supplied using the micro USB cable supplied This way there is no need to worry about draining the battery when shooting over extended periods or when the camera is connected to a TV or computer Shooting and playback are possible without a battery pack in the camera Inserting a memory card sold separately Ensure the notched corner faces correctly 1 Open the cover 2 Insert the memory card sold separately e With the notched corner facing as illustrated insert the memory card until it clicks into place 3 Close the cover GB 14 Memory cards that can be used Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick PRO Duo Vv Vv Mark2 only A I Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Vv Vv Memory Stick Duo Vv B Memory Stick Micro M2 Vv Vv Mark2 only SD memory card Vv V Class 4 or faster C SDHC memory card Vv Vv Class 4 or faster SDXC memory card Vv Vv Class 4 or faster D microSD memory card Vv Vv Class 4 or faster microSDHC memory card Vv Vv Class 4 or faster e In this
27. the method used to assign file numbers to still images and movies Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing images New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies MP4 Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card Clock setup menu Date Time Setup Sets date and time and daylight savings Area Setting Sets the location of use Setup menu Menu start Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu to the top item or the last selected item Mode Dial Guide Turns the mode dial guide the explanation of each shooting mode on or off LCD Brightness Sets the screen brightness Power Saving Start Time Sets the length of time until the camera turns off automatically HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI TV CTRL FOR HDMI Operates the camera from a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye Fi card USB Connection Sets the USB connection method USB LUN Setting Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer using a USB connection USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power us
28. un or other bright light It may cause the malfunction of the camera e If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera e Do not shake or strike the camera It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images Furthermore the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged Do not use store the camera in the following places e 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 Storing under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction e Ina location subject to rocking vibration e Near a location that generates strong radio waves emits radiation or is strongly magnetic place Otherwise the camera may not properly record or play back images e In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with exellent contrast The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Ze
29. xposure Comp Photo Creativity Allows you to adjust image brightness Allows you to change Bkground Defocus Brightness Color Vividness and Picture Effect when shooting mode is set to Intelligent Auto or Superior Auto Qy Drive Mode Allows you to use the self timer and burst shooting mode Tracking focus The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even when the subject is moving Fn Function button Allows you to register seven functions and recall those functions when shooting Press the Fn Function button Select the desired function using the Fn Function button or lt P on the control wheel Select the setting value by turning the control wheel or Control Ring Control Ring Your favorite functions can be assigned to the Control Ring when shooting established settings can be changed just by turning the Control Ring Menu Items Still shooting menu Image Size Selects the size of still images Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images Quality Sets the image quality for still images Panorama Size Selects the size of panoramic images Panorama Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images Direction Drive Mode Sets the drive mode such as for continuous shooting Flash Mode Sets the flash settings Focus Mode Selects the focus method Autofocus Area Selects the area of focus Soft Sk
30. ype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation e Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc e In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual Works with PlayStatione3 Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net Printed on 70 or more recycled paper using VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink GB 35 2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4429666110
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