Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page Before Use DSC-HX20/HX20V/HX30/HX30V Shooting User Guide Viewing Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.
Table Of Contents Before Use......................................................................................................................................1 How to use this User Guide..............................................................................................20 Selecting a topic to display...................................................................................20 Searching a topic by keyword...............................................................................
Using shooting functions.....................................................................................................2 Tracking focus.......................................................................................................64 DISP (Display Setting)..........................................................................................65 Flash.....................................................................................................................67 Photo Creativity.........
HDR Painting effect..............................................................................................99 Area of emphasis................................................................................................100 Color hue............................................................................................................101 Extracted Color...................................................................................................102 Watercolor Effect........................
Using MENU items (Viewing).........................................................................................138 MENU items (Viewing)........................................................................................................6 Slideshow............................................................................................................139 Continuous Playback..............................................................................139 Slideshow with music.........................
Disp. Resolution..................................................................................................172 Main Settings......................................................................................................................7 Beep....................................................................................................................173 Panel Brightness.................................................................................................174 Language Setting....
File Number........................................................................................................208 Clock Settings.....................................................................................................................8 Area Setting........................................................................................................209 Date & Time Setting............................................................................................
GPS (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only).........................................................................238 Computers..........................................................................................................239 Memory card.......................................................................................................240 Internal memory..................................................................................................241 Printing...............................................
Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately)..............................................................................................257 On cleaning.....................................................................................................................258 Number of still images and recordable time of movies.....................................................13 Number of still images........................................................................................
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use Before Use Before Use Shooting Viewing ● ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) How to use this User Guide ● Changing settings Viewing images on a TV ● Using with your computer Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen ● Names of parts ● List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap ● Printing ● Troubleshooting ● ● Using the control wheel Using the internal memory ● Contents list
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting Before Use Shooting Shooting Viewing ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) ● Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing ● Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list ● Shooting still images ● Shooting still images ● Zoom (Still images) Shooting movies ● Shooting movies ● Zoom (Movies) ● Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Setting REC mode ● Lis
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing Before Use Viewing Shooting Viewing ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings ● Viewing images on a TV Viewing still images ● Viewing still images ● Playback zoom ● Image Index Deleting images ● Using with your computer ● Printing Viewing burst images ● Troubleshooting ● Contents list ● Viewing movies Viewing panorama images ● ● Viewing burst images Viewing movies ● Precautions/About this came
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting Viewing ● ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Using MENU items (Shooting) ● Using MENU items (Shooting) MENU items (Shooting) ● Movie shooting scene ● 3D Shooting ● Scene Selection ● Memory recall mode ● Picture E
● Shooting MENU list ● MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 5
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting Viewing ● ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Using MENU items (Viewing) ● Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list ● Using MENU items (Viewing) MENU items (Viewing) ● Slideshow ● View on Smartphone (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) ● View on TV (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) ●
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings Before Use Changing settings Shooting Viewing ● ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings ● Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list ● ● Changing camera settings Shooting Settings ● Movie format ● AF Illuminator ● Grid Line ● Clear Image Zoom ● Digital Zoom ● Wind Noise Reduct.
● ● ● Edit Device Name (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) ● View on Smartphone (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) ● Disp MAC Address (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool ● Format ● Create REC.Folder ● Change REC.Folder ● Delete REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV Before Use Viewing images on a TV Shooting Viewing ● ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV ● Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV ● Changing settings ● Viewing images on a TV Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV ● Viewing 3D images on a 3
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer Before Use Using with your computer Shooting Viewing ● ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) ● Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing ● Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Recommended computer environment ● Recommended computer environment Using the software ● “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) ● Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) ● “Musi
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing Before Use Printing Shooting Viewing ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Printing still images ● Printing still images Back to top Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 11
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting Before Use Troubleshooting Shooting Viewing ● ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) If you have problems ● Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list ● ● If you have problems Troubleshooting ● Battery pack and power ● Shooting still images/movies ● Viewing images ● GPS (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) ● Computers ● Memory
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera Before Use Precautions/About this camera Shooting Viewing ● Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer ● Printing Precautions ● Precautions ● On the internal rechargeable backup battery ● Battery pack ● Charging the battery pack ● Memory card On cleaning ● Troubleshooting ● Precautions/About this camera Contents list ● ● ● On cle
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Contents list Before Use Contents list Shooting Viewing Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) ● Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings ● ● Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer ● Printing How to use this User Guide Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen ● Names of parts ● List of icons displayed on the screen Using the wrist strap ● Troubleshooting ● Precautions/About this camera Contents list Using the co
● DISP (Display Setting) ● Flash ● Photo Creativity ● Cont.
● ● White Balance Shift ● Focus ● Metering Mode ● Cont.
Changing settings ● Changing settings ● ● ● ● ● Changing camera settings Shooting Settings ● Movie format ● AF Illuminator ● Grid Line ● Clear Image Zoom ● Digital Zoom ● Wind Noise Reduct. ● Micref Level ● Red Eye Reduction ● Blink Alert ● Write Date ● Expanded Focus ● Custom Button ● Disp.
● ● Create REC.Folder ● Change REC.Folder ● Delete REC.
● ● ● ● If you have problems Troubleshooting ● Battery pack and power ● Shooting still images/movies ● Viewing images ● GPS (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) ● Computers ● Memory card ● Internal memory ● Printing ● Others Warning indicators and messages ● Self-diagnosis display ● Messages Situations this camera has difficulty handling ● Situations this camera has difficulty handling Back to top Precautions/About this camera ● ● Precautions ● Precautions ● On the internal rechargeable
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > How to use this User Guide > How to use this User Guide Before Use How to use this User Guide Shooting Selecting a topic to display Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Searching a topic by keyword Returning to a previous page Using MENU items (Viewing) Printing out a page Changing settings Marks and notations used in this User Guide This User Guide explains how to use each function of the camera, how to change settings, and how to trouble
Changing the font size Change the font size by changing the setting of your web browser. For how to change the font size setting, refer to the Help of your web browser. Searching a topic by keyword Enter the keyword in the search window, then click the [Search] button. Returning to a previous page Use the browser’s back button to return to a previously viewed page, or use the breadcrumb trail navigation (A) to display the desired page.
Marks and notations used in this User Guide In this User Guide, the sequence of operations is shown by arrows ( ) (A). Operate the camera in the order indicated. ● Icons in the operating procedure sentences appear when the camera is in its default settings. ● The default setting is indicated by ● . indicates information that is useful to know.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > Names of parts Before Use Names of parts Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 1. Shutter button 2. Mode dial 3. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever 4.
12. LCD screen 13. GPS sensor (built-in, DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) (Playback) button 14. 15. MOVIE (Movie) button 16. HDMI mini jack 17. Wi-Fi sensor (built-in, DSC-HX30/HX30V only) 18. Hook for wrist strap 19. Control wheel 20. MENU button 21. / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button 22. Battery insertion slot 23. Battery eject lever 24. Tripod receptacle 25. Access lamp 26. Memory card slot 27. (TransferJet™) mark 28. Micro USB connector 29.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Names of parts and list of icons displayed on the screen > List of icons displayed on the screen Before Use List of icons displayed on the screen Shooting List of shooting mode icons Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) List of viewing mode icons Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. You can change the screen display using (Display Setting) on the control wheel.
Vibration warning Anti Blink Scene Recognition Overlay icon Burst Shooting Interval Bracket shooting Bracket setting Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator 1.4 Zoom scaling 2. Display Indication Tracking focus AE/AF lock Semi Manual Manual Focus Manual Focus bar Level ISO400 ISO number NR slow shutter 125 Shutter speed F3.2 Aperture value Wind Noise Reduction +2.0EV Exposure value AF range finder frame indicator 3.
Eye-Fi Mode display GPS Log REC (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Direction (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Warning indicator pertaining to still image recording GPS triangulating status (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Flash mode C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display AF Illuminator Red-eye reduction Defocus Effect Flash charging 4.
1. Display Indication Battery remaining Low battery warning Image size/Panorama image size/Quality View mode Eco mode TransferJet settings 3D images Burst Images Main image in the burst group Protect Print order (DPOF) Playback zoom 2. Display Indication 101-0012 Folder-file number 2012-1-1 9:30 AM Recorded date/time of the playback image 3.
GPS information Latitude and longitude display Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Playback Variable speed playback Playback bar 00:00:12 Counter Histogram Volume Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 29
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the wrist strap > Using the wrist strap Before Use Using the wrist strap Shooting Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the control wheel > Using the control wheel Before Use Using the control wheel Shooting Moving the selection frame on MENU screen, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the internal memory > Using the internal memory Before Use Using the internal memory Shooting The camera has approximately 105 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. You can record still images on the internal memory when there is no memory card inserted in the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Before Use > Using the In-Camera guide > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Shooting This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the MENU button. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select the desired MENU item using Changing settings 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Shooting still images Before Use Shooting still images Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2. Hold the camera steady as illustrated.
● the beep does not sound. Either recompose the shot or change the focus setting. [Details] Focusing may be difficult in the following situations: ● It is dark and the subject is distant. ● The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. ● The subject is seen through glass. ● The subject is moving quickly. ● There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. ● The subject is backlit or there is a flashing light.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting still images > Zoom (Still images) Before Use Zoom (Still images) Shooting Available zoom Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Zoom scale Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 20×. Optical zoom allows you to enlarge an image without deteriorating its original quality. Changing settings 1. Set the camera to shooting mode.
Shooting clear images using [Clear Image Zoom]: [Clear Image [On] C Zoom] (close to the [Digital Zoom]: [Off] original image quality) Zooming to the D maximum zoom range [Clear Image Zoom]: [On] [Digital Zoom]: [On] When [Clear Image Zoom] is not ● [Clear Image Zoom] may not be available available for some settings. [Details] Zoom scale The supported zoom scales are different depending on the settings or the image size.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting movies Before Use Shooting movies Shooting Viewing 1. Set the mode dial to (Movie Mode), then press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Zoom (Movies) Before Use Zoom (Movies) Shooting Available zoom Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Zoom scale Enlarges images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 20×. Optical zoom allows you to enlarge an image without deteriorating its original quality. Changing settings 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Viewing images on a TV 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Shooting movies > Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Before Use Shooting still images while recording a movie (Dual Rec) Shooting You can shoot still images while recording a movie. The camera keeps recording the movie even if you shoot still images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording a movie.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > List of mode dial functions Before Use List of mode dial functions Shooting Set the mode dial to the desired function. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list (Intelligent Auto) (Superior Auto) Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically.
3D Still Image 3D Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Scene Selection Background Defocus Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 42
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Auto Before Use Intelligent Auto Shooting Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Shoot with the shutter button. On Scene Recognition Viewing images on a TV Scene Recognition operates in Intelligent Auto mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Superior Auto Before Use Superior Auto Shooting The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto). 2. Shoot with the shutter button. The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images.
Related Topic Scene Recognition Functions not available in some REC modes MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 45
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Program Auto Before Use Program Auto Shooting 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. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the mode dial to (Program Auto). 2. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Manual Exposure Shooting Before Use Manual Exposure Shooting Shooting You can shoot at your favorite exposure by manually setting the shutter speed and aperture value. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Press Changing settings on the control wheel to select the shutter speed, aperture (F value) or ISO speed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Memory recall mode Before Use Memory recall mode Shooting Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often-used modes or camera settings registered in advance. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (Memory recall mode). Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Intelligent Sweep Panorama Before Use Intelligent Sweep Panorama Shooting Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV 1. Set the mode dial to Using with your computer (iSweep Panorama). 2.
Horizontal direction ● ● First, press the shutter button halfway so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance. Then, press the shutter button fully down and pan or tilt the camera. If a section with greatly varied shapes or scenery is concentrated along a screen edge, the image composition may fail. In such case, adjust the frame composition so that the section is in the center of the image, then shoot again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > 3D Still Image Before Use 3D Still Image Shooting Shooting a 3D image. Images recorded using the 3D functions can be played back stereoscopically on a 3D TV. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the mode dial to 2. (3D Shooting). (3D Still Image) on the control wheel 3. Shoot with the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > 3D Sweep Panorama Before Use 3D Sweep Panorama Shooting Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D image. The recorded image can be played back on a 3D TV. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to (3D Shooting). Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Changing settings 3. Select a shooting direction with the control wheel.
● ● ● ● ● ● 3D images consist of a JPEG file and an MPO file. If either file is deleted on your PC, the camera may not operate correctly. If you cannot pan the camera across the entire subject within the given time, a gray area occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the camera faster to record a full 3D image. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part will not be recorded smoothly. Under low light conditions, the images may be blurred.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Sweep Multi Angle Before Use Sweep Multi Angle Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) As you sweep the camera, the camera shoots multiple images, then compiles them into one stereoscopic image. It shoots an image that can be played back as a stereoscopic image by tilting the camera to the right or left, and an image that can be played back on a 3D TV. 1. Set the mode dial to 2.
MENU items not available in some REC modes Back to top Copyright 2012 Sony Corporation 55
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Select the desired mode ● (Scene Selection). on the control wheel. If you want to select the other Scene Selection mode, select from MENU. Changing settings Allows you to shoot faces for smoothness.
Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. (Night Portrait) Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. (Night Scene) Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod. (Hand-held Twilight) Allows you to shoot images without a flash under low light conditions, reducing blur.
Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Snow) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. (Fireworks) Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements such as sports. While the shutter is pressed halfway, the movement of the subject is predicted and the focus will be adjusted.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Background Defocus Before Use Background Defocus Shooting Allows you to shoot an image with image processing so that the background and the subject stands out. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Set the mode dial to Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera (Background Defocus). 2. Shoot with the shutter button.
● To lock the focus on the subject more easily, use the Tracking focus function of the camera. [Details] Notes ● When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake. ● If you are unable to defocus effectively, try the following steps: ● Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. ● Approach the subject until you are within the recommended shooting distance. ● Separate the subject and the background. ● Shoot after focusing on the subject.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Setting REC mode > Functions not available in some REC modes Before Use Functions not available in some REC modes Shooting Functions available in REC modes Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Functions available in Scene Selection Functions available in Picture Effect In the table below, a check mark indicates a function that can be changed, while — indicates function that cannot be changed.
(Anti Motion Blur) — — (Landscape) — (Backlight Correction HDR) — — (Night Portrait) — (Night Scene) — — (Hand-held Twilight) — (High Sensitivity) — (Gourmet) (Pet) — — — — (Beach) (Snow) — (Fireworks) — (Advanced Sports Shooting) — — * [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection].
(Watercolor) — (Illustration) — * [Bracket] cannot be selected.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Tracking focus Before Use Tracking focus Shooting The camera tracks the subject and adjusts the focus automatically even if when the subject is moving. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press on the control wheel. The target frame appears. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > DISP (Display Setting) Before Use DISP (Display Setting) Shooting Histogram Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press (Display Setting) on the control wheel. 2. Select the desired mode with the control wheel. Displays only images.
1. Press (Display Setting) on the control wheel, then select [Detailed Info]. Notes ● The histogram also appears when playing back a single image, but you cannot adjust the exposure. ● The histogram does not appear when: ● Recording/playing back movies ● Viewing vertical orientation images ● Rotating still images ● Shooting/viewing in [iSweep Panorama] ● When [Display Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Flash Before Use Flash Shooting Viewing 1. Press Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select the desired mode with the control wheel. (Flash) on the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) (Auto) Changing settings Flash always operates. (On) Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer (Slow Synchro) Printing Flash always operates.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Photo Creativity Before Use Photo Creativity Shooting Viewing Photo Creativity is a mode that you can operate the camera intuitively using unusual screen display. Using MENU items (Shooting) When shooting mode is set to images. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the mode dial to Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer Before Use Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer Shooting Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You can select Single (single-image), Continuous Shooting or Bracket as the shooting mode. 1. Press / (Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer) on the control wheel. 2. Select the desired mode with the control wheel.
Automatic shooting with Self-portrait timer Point the lens at yourself so that the selected number of faces are reflected in the screen. The shutter operates automatically. Do not move your camera after the beep sounds. ● You can also shoot an image by pressing the shutter button during this operation. Related Topic Functions not available in some REC modes Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Shooting > Using shooting functions > Using the CUSTOM (Custom) button Before Use Using the CUSTOM (Custom) button Shooting Pressing the CUSTOM (Custom) button allows you to recall previously registered functions. During playback, you can set [View on Smartphone] by pressing the CUSTOM button (DSC-HX30/HX30V only).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Viewing still images Before Use Viewing still images Shooting Viewing 1. Press the Using MENU items (Shooting) 2. Select an image with the control wheel. Using MENU items (Viewing) (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Viewing images taken with a different camera This camera creates an Image Database File on the memory card for recording and playing images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Playback zoom Before Use Playback zoom Shooting Enlarges the image being played back. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Press (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to T side ( ) during still image playback. 3. Adjust the position using / / / on the control wheel.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing still images > Image Index Before Use Image Index Shooting Displays multiple images at the same time. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side ( ) to display the image index screen. Turn the lever again to display an index screen with more images. Changing settings 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Deleting images > Delete button Before Use Delete button Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images from the MENU button. [Details] Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Press the 2. / (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Delete) button desired mode on the control wheel 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing burst images > Viewing burst images Before Use Viewing burst images Shooting Tilt playback Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Unfold You can select the playback method for continuous (burst) shots when [View Mode] is set to [Date View] and [Display Cont. Shooting Group] is set to [Display Main Image Only]. [View Mode] is set to [Date View] and [Display Cont.
When images are displayed in an index, 2. Press / is displayed on the main image. to display each image in a burst group. 3. Switch the display between single-image display and index display by pressing 4. To cancel the display, press . . Related Topic View Mode Display Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing movies > Viewing movies Before Use Viewing movies Shooting Displaying the control panel Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Capture a still image from a movie 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select a movie with the control wheel. 3. Press Viewing images on a TV . Movie playback starts.
Displaying the control panel Display the control panel, you can control slow movie playback and adjust the volume. 1. Press on the control wheel. The control panel appears. 2. Select a desired button with Control panel / , and press .
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing panorama images > Scrolling the panorama images for display Before Use Scrolling the panorama images for display Shooting You can scroll panorama images by pressing the center button on the control wheel while panorama images are being displayed. Turn the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to display the whole image again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing > Viewing 3D images > Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Before Use Viewing images shot in Sweep Multi Angle mode stereoscopically Shooting You can view the stereoscopic images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode by tilting the camera to the right or left. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Using MENU items (Shooting) Before Use Using MENU items (Shooting) Shooting You can select the various shooting functions easily from the MENU button. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the ON/OFF (Power) button and set the camera to shooting mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie shooting scene Before Use Movie shooting scene Shooting You can select the movie shooting mode when shooting movies. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU (Movie Mode).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > 3D Shooting Before Use 3D Shooting Shooting Select a shooting mode when the mode dial is set to [3D Shooting]. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Set the mode dial to (3D Shooting). 2. Select the desired mode. (3D Still Image) Shoots an image that can be played back as 3D on a 3D TV.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Selection Before Use Scene Selection Shooting Viewing Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. Using MENU items (Shooting) For still images: Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Set the mode dial to (Scene Selection). 2. Select the desired mode. For movies: Viewing images on a TV 1. Set the mode dial to Using with your computer 2.
Allows you to shoot three images having different exposures to create a single image with a greater range of gradation. (Backlight Correction HDR)* Allows you to shoot sharp images of people with the night view in the background without compromising the atmosphere. (Night Portrait)* Allows you to shoot night scenes at far distance without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. (Night Scene) Allows you to shoot night scenes with less noise without using a tripod.
Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. (Pet)* Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight. (Beach) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. (Snow) Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. (Fireworks) Allows you to shoot subjects with fast movements such as sports.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Memory recall mode Before Use Memory recall mode Shooting Allows you to select a setting registered in advance when the mode dial is set to [Memory recall mode]. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Press (Memory recall mode) / on the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired number.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Allows you to shoot a still image with an original texture according to the desired effect. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the mode dial to Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU ● Changing settings ● (Program Auto) or (Picture Effect) (Manual Exposure Shooting). desired mode.
Allows you to shoot images with effects such as tunnel effect, high contrast, or color cast as if they were shot with a toy camera. You can change the color hue using MENU [Color hue]. (Toy camera) Allows you to shoot a pop art-like colorful image with emphasis on the color tone. (Pop Color) Allows you to shoot an image that makes a strong impression by leaving a specified color on portions of a monochrome image. You can select the color to extract using MENU [Extracted Color].
Allows you to shoot an illustration-like image by emphasizing the outlines. You can change the effect level using MENU [Illustration Effect]. (Illustration) Notes ● The following Picture Effect modes are effective for movies. The Dual Rec function cannot be used. ● [Toy camera] ● [Pop Color] ● [Partial Color] ● [Soft High-key] ● When the mode dial is set to (Movie Mode), you cannot set the Picture Effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Easy Mode Before Use Easy Mode Shooting On Scene Recognition Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting functions available in Easy Mode (Shooting) Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. 1. Set the mode dial to Changing settings 2.
GPS setting (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) MENU [GPS setting] on the desired mode control wheel Select between [On] or [Off] mode. Self-Timer on the control wheel desired mode Select between [On] or [Off] mode. Flash on the control wheel desired mode Select between [Auto] or [Off] mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Defocus Effect Before Use Defocus Effect Shooting Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. MENU (Defocus Effect) (Low) (Mid) Viewing images on a TV desired mode Select a weak, medium or strong Background Defocus effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Before Use Still Image Size(Dual Rec) Shooting Sets the still image size shot while recording a movie. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Before Use Still Image Size/Panorama Image Size Shooting Image size when shooting still images Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 3D Still Image Size Image size in Easy Mode Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take an image.
1. MENU [Still Image Size] desired size Large Shoots images in [18M] size. Small Shoots images in [5M] size. Image size when shooting Sweep Panorama 1. MENU (Panorama Image Size) desired size (16:9) (Horizontal: 1920 × 1080) [16:9] is available only for 3D shooting. (Standard) (Horizontal: 4912 × 1080) (Vertical: 3424 × 1920) Shoots images using standard size. (Wide) (Horizontal: 7152 × 1080) (Vertical: 4912 × 1920) Shoots images using wide size.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie Quality/Movie Size Before Use Movie Quality/Movie Size Shooting Viewing The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the higher the image quality.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > HDR Painting effect Before Use HDR Painting effect Shooting When you select [HDR Painting] in Picture Effect, set the effect level. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (HDR Painting effect) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) (Low) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Medium) Using with your computer Select weak, medium or strong for effects that emphasize color, etc.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Area of emphasis Before Use Area of emphasis Shooting When you select [Miniature] in Picture Effect, set the part you want attention on. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Area of emphasis) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) (Top) Sets area of emphasis at the top. Changing settings (Center) Sets area of emphasis in the center.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Color hue Before Use Color hue Shooting When you select [Toy camera] in Picture Effect, adjust the color hue. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Color hue) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) (Normal) Adds a normal hue and darkens the surroundings. (Cool hue) Adds a bluish cool hue and darkens the surroundings. (Warm hue) Adds a reddish warm hue and darkens the surroundings.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Extracted Color Before Use Extracted Color Shooting When you select [Partial Color] in Picture Effect, select the color to extract. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Extracted Color) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list (Red) Extracts red only.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Watercolor Effect Before Use Watercolor Effect Shooting When you select [Watercolor] in Picture Effect, set the effect level. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Watercolor Effect) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) (Low) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Medium) Using with your computer Adds a strong, medium or weak Watercolor effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Illustration Effect Before Use Illustration Effect Shooting When you select [Illustration] in Picture Effect, set the effect level. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Illustration Effect) desired mode Using MENU items (Viewing) (Low) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Medium) Using with your computer Adds a strong, medium or weak Illustration effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > EV Before Use EV Shooting You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > ISO Before Use ISO Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Adjusts the luminous sensitivity when the camera is set to Manual Exposure Shooting, Program Auto or [Advanced Sports Shooting] in Scene Selection. Adjusts the sensitivity using the control wheel in Manual Exposure Shooting Mode. In movie mode, [ISO] is fixed to [Auto]. You cannot change the settings. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Before Use White Balance Shooting To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. 1.
Fluorescent (Green-tinged) Incandescent (Reddish) Notes ● When shooting with a flash in other than [Flash] mode, [White Balance] is set to [Auto]. ● When [Flash] is [On] or [Slow Synchro], the white balance can only be adjusted to [Auto], [Flash], [One Push] or [One Push Set]. ● [One Push Set] cannot be selected while charging the flash. To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > White Balance Shift Before Use White Balance Shift Shooting Allows you to use the selected white balance as the base value and apply the set correction value to change the color and record an image. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) ● (White Balance Shift) desired mode When using for the first time, set the correction value to [Shift Amount Adjust].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Focus Before Use Focus Shooting Using Flexible Spot AF Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Using Semi Manual/Manual 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.
Notes ● When you use the following functions, the AF range finder frame is disabled and appears in a dotted line. In this case, the camera works to focus on the subjects at the center of the screen. ● Zoom functions other than optical zoom ● AF illuminator ● When the focus mode is set to other than [Multi AF], you cannot use the Face Detection function. ● If Tracking focus is activated, the camera focuses with priority on the subject to be tracked.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Metering Mode Before Use Metering Mode Shooting Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Metering Mode) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings (Multi) Divides into multiple regions and measures each region. The camera determines a well-balanced exposure (Multi-pattern metering).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Cont. Shooting Interval Before Use Cont. Shooting Interval Shooting Selects the number of images taken per second for Burst shooting. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Cont. Shooting Interval) Using MENU items (Viewing) (High) Changing settings (Low) desired mode Shoots from 2 to a maximum of 10 successive images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Bracket Setting Before Use Bracket Setting Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) You can set the type of shooting when [Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer] is set to [Bracket] or [Self-Timer (Bracket)]. In the bracket shooting mode, you can record a series of 3 images with the setting changed. You can select the most suitable image afterwards. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Scene Recognition Before Use Scene Recognition Shooting Advanced mode Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Soft Skin Effect Before Use Soft Skin Effect Shooting When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Soft Skin Effect) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Off) Changing settings (Low) Viewing images on a TV (Mid) Using with your computer (High) desired mode Does not use the Soft Skin Effect.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Shutter Before Use Smile Shutter Shooting When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting 1. MENU Precautions/About this camera 2. Wait for a smile to be detected.
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Smile Detection Sensitivity Before Use Smile Detection Sensitivity Shooting Sets the sensitivity of the Smile Shutter function for detecting smiles. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Smile Detection Sensitivity) Using MENU items (Viewing) (Big Smile) Changing settings (Normal Smile) Viewing images on a TV (Slight Smile) desired mode Detects a big, normal or slight smile.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Face Detection Before Use Face Detection Shooting When the Face Detection function is used, the camera detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and red-eye reduction settings automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Color Mode Before Use Color Mode Shooting You can change the vividness of the image, and use special effects. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Color Mode) Using MENU items (Viewing) desired mode Set the image to standard color. Changing settings Viewing images on a TV (Standard) Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Set the image to bright and deep color.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Color Saturation Before Use Color Saturation Shooting Adjusts the vividness (color saturation) of the image. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. MENU [Color Saturation] (–) (Standard) Viewing images on a TV desired mode Adjusts the vividness of the image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Contrast Before Use Contrast Shooting Adjusts the contrast of the image. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. MENU [Contrast] (–) (Standard) Viewing images on a TV desired mode Adjusts the contrast of the image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Sharpness Before Use Sharpness Shooting Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU [Sharpness] Using MENU items (Viewing) (–) Changing settings (Standard) Viewing images on a TV (+) desired mode Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Anti Blink Before Use Anti Blink Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list When Scene Selection is set to [Soft Skin] or [Soft Snap] and the subject blinks while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecuti
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Movie SteadyShot Before Use Movie SteadyShot Shooting The strength of the SteadyShot effect when shooting movies can be adjusted. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. MENU (Movie SteadyShot) desired mode (Standard) Provides the SteadyShot effect under stable recording conditions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Position Information (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Before Use Position Information (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Shooting The GPS triangulating status can be checked. Set the camera to triangulate when the position information is being displayed. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU (Position Information) on the control wheel The position information is displayed on your camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > GPS Log REC (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Before Use GPS Log REC (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) You can set the camera to start and stop recording the route traveled by the camera. Even if the camera is not turned on, the route will be recorded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Register Setting Before Use Register Setting Shooting Items that can be registered Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) To recall registered settings Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes or camera settings in the camera. You can recall the settings using [Memory recall mode]. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > Send to Computer (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Before Use Send to Computer (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Shooting You can easily back up images by transferring them to a computer connected to the network. You will need to install “PlayMemories Home” and register your access point beforehand. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Start your computer. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > MENU items (Shooting) > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Shooting This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the MENU button. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select the desired MENU item using Changing settings 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Shooting) > Shooting MENU list > MENU items not available in some REC modes Before Use MENU items not available in some REC modes Shooting MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) In the table below, a check mark indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed. A setting may be fixed or restricted depending on the shooting mode.
Soft Skin Effect*2 Smile Shutter Smile Detection Sensitivity Face Detection*3 Color Mode Color Saturation Contrast Sharpness Anti Blink Movie SteadyShot Position Information (DSC-HX20V/ HX30V only) GPS Log REC (DSC-HX20V/ HX30V only) Register Setting Send to Computer (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) In-Camera Guide (Settings) MENU items not available in Scene Selection/Picture Effect mode The icons below or indicate the available modes.
Color hue Extracted Color Watercolor Effect Illustration Effect EV ISO *4 White Balance*1 White Balance Shift Focus Metering Mode Cont.
*1 [Flash] cannot be selected for [White Balance] when Scene Selection is set to Twilight) or (Anti Motion Blur), (Hand-held (High Sensitivity). *2 [Off] cannot be selected for [Soft Skin Effect] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin). *3 [Off] cannot be selected for [Face Detection] when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or *4 [ISO] cannot be selected when the mode dial is set to (Soft Snap). (Manual Exposure Shooting).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Using MENU items (Viewing) Before Use Using MENU items (Viewing) Shooting You can select the various viewing functions easily from the MENU button. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Slideshow Before Use Slideshow Shooting Continuous Playback Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Slideshow with music Images are automatically played back in succession. 1. Press the 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
4. Press to end the slideshow. Note ● [Slideshow with music] is not available for the following images: ● Panoramic images ● 3D images recorded in [Standard] or [Wide] size Playback Selection Selects the group of images to be shown. The setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images. All Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Date Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when View Mode is [Date View].
Auto The interval is set to suit the selected [Effects] item. Selecting background music You can transfer a desired music file from your CDs or MP3 files to the camera to play back during slideshow. To transfer music, install the “Music Transfer” software to your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > View on Smartphone (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Before Use View on Smartphone (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Shooting Allows you to upload and transfer images to a smartphone. Download the smartphone support application “PlayMemories Mobile” to your smartphone from the application store.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > View on TV (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Before Use View on TV (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Shooting If the camera and TV are not connected using an HDMI cable, you can view images on a network-enabled TV by transferring the image from the camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Send to Computer (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Before Use Send to Computer (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Shooting You can easily back up images by transferring them to a computer connected to the network. You will need to install “PlayMemories Home” and register your access point beforehand. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Start your computer. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Press the Changing settings 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Send by TransferJet Before Use Send by TransferJet Shooting Receiving images using TransferJet Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Using separately sold TransferJet-compatible devices 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.
The transfer rate and range differ depending on the angle at which the (TransferJet) marks are aligned. It may be necessary to alter the position/angle of the camera until communication can be obtained. ● ● Sending and receiving data is easier if the as shown in the figure. ● (TransferJet) marks are aligned with both cameras parallel to each other Notes ● Only images that can be played back on the camera can be sent or received. ● This camera can receive only JPEG and MPO files.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Delete Before Use Delete Shooting Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. You can also delete images using the Delete button. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. MENU (Delete) desired mode on the control wheel 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Retouch Before Use Retouch Shooting Retouches a recorded image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. MENU Changing settings 3. Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode.
● [OK] Depending on the image, sufficient correction may not be applied and the image quality may deteriorate.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Picture Effect Before Use Picture Effect Shooting Retouches a recorded image so that it looks like a watercolor or illustration, and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 1. Press the 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > 3D Viewing Before Use 3D Viewing Shooting Select [3D Viewing] when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on the 3D TV. Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > View Mode Before Use View Mode Shooting Allows you to select the display format for images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (View Mode) desired mode on the control wheel Changing settings (Date View) Displays images by date. Viewing images on a TV (Folder view (Still)) Displays still images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Display Cont. Shooting Group Before Use Display Cont. Shooting Group Shooting You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. MENU (View Mode) 3. MENU (Display Cont.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Protect Before Use Protect Shooting Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings mark is displayed for registered images. The 1. Press the 2. MENU (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. (Protect) desired mode on the control wheel 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Print (DPOF) Before Use Print (DPOF) Shooting Viewing 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. Using MENU items (Shooting) The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Press the Changing settings 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > Rotate Before Use Rotate Shooting Rotates a still image. Use this to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Printing 2. MENU (Rotate) Troubleshooting 3. Press on the control wheel.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > MENU items (Viewing) > In-Camera Guide Before Use In-Camera Guide Shooting This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. You can use the selected function after reading the guide. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the MENU button. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select the desired MENU item using Changing settings 3.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using MENU items (Viewing) > Playback MENU list > MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Before Use MENU items that cannot be set according to View Mode Shooting In the table below, a check mark indicates function that can be changed, while — indicates function that cannot be changed.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Changing settings > Changing camera settings Before Use Changing camera settings Shooting You can change the settings on the [Settings] screen. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Press the MENU button to display the Menu screen. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Movie format Before Use Movie format Shooting You can set the recording method used to record movies. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2. MENU (Settings) [Movie format] desired mode AVCHD AVCHD movies are recorded. Sets the recording method to AVCHD, which is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a high-definition television.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > AF Illuminator Before Use AF Illuminator Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Grid Line Before Use Grid Line Shooting With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Grid Line] desired mode Changing settings On Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Clear Image Zoom Before Use Clear Image Zoom Shooting Total zoom scale when [Clear Image Zoom] is selected (including 20× optical zoom) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) [Clear Image Zoom] allows you to enlarge the image with close to the original image quality when shooting still images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Digital Zoom Before Use Digital Zoom Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets the total zoom scale (including 20× optical zoom). When [Digital Zoom] is set to [On], the camera zooms images without deteriorating the original quality, but it automatically switches over to [Digital Zoom] when that zoom range (for achieving the original image quality) is exceeded.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Wind Noise Reduct. Before Use Wind Noise Reduct. Shooting Reduces the noise of the wind when shooting movies. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2. MENU Changing settings On Viewing images on a TV Off Using with your computer (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Wind Noise Reduct.] desired mode Reduces/Does not reduce wind noise.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Micref Level Before Use Micref Level Shooting Selects the microphone level for recording. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2. MENU (Shooting Settings) [Micref Level] desired mode Normal Records surrounding sounds within a fixed level. Suitable for recording daily conversations. Low Records surrounding sounds at actual level.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Red Eye Reduction Before Use Red Eye Reduction Shooting The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Blink Alert Before Use Blink Alert Shooting When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Write Date Before Use Write Date Shooting Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. Printing 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Expanded Focus Before Use Expanded Focus Shooting Expands the center part of the screen approximately 2× in Manual Focus mode. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2. MENU Changing settings On Viewing images on a TV Off (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Expanded Focus] desired mode Expands/Does not expand approximately 2×.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Custom Button Before Use Custom Button Shooting Set the often-used function to the Custom Button. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) Changing settings EV Sets the EV. Viewing images on a TV ISO Sets the ISO. Using with your computer White Balance Sets the White Balance.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Shooting Settings > Disp. Resolution Before Use Disp. Resolution Shooting Adjusts the image quality of the image displayed on the screen. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Set the camera to shooting mode. 2. MENU (Settings) (Shooting Settings) [Disp. Resolution] desired mode Changing settings Standard Displays the image on the screen in standard image quality.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Beep Before Use Beep Shooting Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Beep] desired mode Shutter Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Panel Brightness Before Use Panel Brightness Shooting You can select the screen brightness from levels 1 to 5. The screen becomes brighter as the number rises. When you use the camera in bright outside light, select a higher number to see the screen easier. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Language Setting Before Use Language Setting Shooting Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Display color Before Use Display color Shooting Sets the color of the screen display. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) Black Changing settings White Viewing images on a TV Pink (Settings) (Main Settings) [Display color] desired mode Sets the background color of the screen.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Demo Mode Before Use Demo Mode Shooting 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]. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Initialize Before Use Initialize Shooting Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute this function, the images are retained. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Function Guide Before Use Function Guide Shooting You can select whether or not the function guide is displayed when you operate the camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) On Changing settings Off (Settings) (Main Settings) [Function Guide] desired mode Displays/hides the function guide.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > HDMI Resolution Before Use HDMI Resolution Shooting When you connect the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI Cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > CTRL FOR HDMI Before Use CTRL FOR HDMI Shooting This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eco Mode Before Use Eco Mode Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Sets the length of time until the screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Connect Setting Before Use USB Connect Setting Shooting Selects the USB mode when connecting the camera to a computer or a USB device using the micro USB cable. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > USB Power Supply Before Use USB Power Supply Shooting Set whether to use the USB power supplied function when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the micro USB cable. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > LUN Setting Before Use LUN Setting Shooting 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. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Download Music Before Use Download Music Shooting You can change background music tracks using “Music Transfer”. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. Changing settings 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Empty Music Before Use Empty Music Shooting 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. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Airplane Mode (DSC-HX20V/HX30/HX30V only) Before Use Airplane Mode (DSC-HX20V/HX30/HX30V only) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) When you board an airplane, etc., you can set whether to disable all the settings using functions related to GPS (DSCHX20V/HX30V only), Wi-Fi (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) and TransferJet.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > GPS setting (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Before Use GPS setting (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Shooting Checking triangulating status and shooting direction Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The built-in GPS and direction sensor of this camera acquire the information on location or the shooting direction, and record it on images.
Difficult Your camera cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot acquire the location information. Use your camera in an open area. Searching Searching for GPS satellites. It may take several minutes to start triangulating. Triangulating Your camera is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location information.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > GPS assist data (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Before Use GPS assist data (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. The state of GPS assist data can be checked on the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Dlt. GPS Log Data (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Before Use Dlt. GPS Log Data (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Shooting You can delete all data recorded in [GPS Log REC]. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [Dlt.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > TransferJet Before Use TransferJet Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Eye-Fi Before Use Eye-Fi Shooting Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > Version Before Use Version Shooting Displays the software version installed on this camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > WPS Push (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Before Use WPS Push (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Shooting If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to the camera easily by pushing the WPS button. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. MENU (Settings) (Network Settings) [WPS Push] 2. Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > Access point settings (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Before Use Access point settings (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Shooting How to use the keyboard Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Other setting items You can register your access point manually. Before starting the procedure, check the SSID name of the access point, security system, and password.
Screen names Functions (1) Input box The characters you entered are displayed. If you input characters exceeding the set number of characters, is displayed on the screen. (2) Switch character types Each time you press on the control wheel, character types are switched among alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. (3) Keyboard Each time you press on the control wheel, the character that you enter will be displayed.
Note ● To give the registered access point priority, set [Priority Connection] to [On].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > Edit Device Name (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Before Use Edit Device Name (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Shooting You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > View on Smartphone (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Before Use View on Smartphone (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) The camera shares the connection information for [View on Smartphone] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the camera, reset the connection information by following these steps. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Network Settings > Disp MAC Address (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Before Use Disp MAC Address (DSC-HX30/HX30V only) Shooting Displays the MAC address of the camera. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Format Before Use Format Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Formats the memory card or the internal memory. When you use a memory card with this camera for the first time, it is recommended to format the card using the camera for stable performance of the memory card before shooting.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Create REC.Folder Before Use Create REC.Folder Shooting Creates a folder in a memory card for recording images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Create REC.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Change REC.Folder Before Use Change REC.Folder Shooting Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used for recording images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select a folder with Changing settings 3. [OK] Viewing images on a TV Notes ● This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Delete REC.Folder Before Use Delete REC.Folder Shooting Deletes a folder for recording images in a memory card. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select a folder with Changing settings 3. [OK] Viewing images on a TV Notes ● This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > Copy Before Use Copy Shooting Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2. MENU (Settings) (Memory Card Tool) [Copy] [OK] Notes ● Use a fully charged battery pack.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Memory Card Tool/Internal Memory Tool > File Number Before Use File Number Shooting Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings [File Number] desired mode Series Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Area Setting Before Use Area Setting Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer DSC-HX20/HX30 Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Date & Time Setting Before Use Date & Time Setting Shooting Sets the date and time again. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) 2. Select the item to be changed using (Settings) (Clock Settings) / / / [Date & Time Setting] desired setting on the control wheel.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Before Use Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Shooting Your camera maintains correct clock time by using GPS to acquire time information during starting up. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) On Changing settings Off (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Auto Clock ADJ ] desired mode Adjusts/Does not adjust the clock automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Changing settings > Clock Settings > Auto Area ADJ (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Before Use Auto Area ADJ (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Shooting If a time-zone difference is detected, your camera adjusts the area by using the GPS to acquire location information. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. MENU Using MENU items (Viewing) On Changing settings Off (Settings) (Clock Settings) [Auto Area ADJ] desired mode Adjusts/Does not adjust the area automatically.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a High Definition (HD) TV > Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Before Use Viewing an image on an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) Shooting Viewing Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV that has an HDMI jack using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Using MENU items (Shooting) 1. Turn off both the camera and the TV. Using MENU items (Viewing) 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV > Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Before Use Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings 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 b
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Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Viewing images on a TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV > Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Before Use Viewing 3D images on a 3D TV Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 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. Turn off both the camera and the TV. 2.
● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● When you select (3D Viewing) mode, only 3D images are displayed. If you play back an image shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode with the shooting direction set to up or down, the image is played back horizontally on the TV. Do not connect the camera and equipment to be connected using output terminals. When the camera and TV are connected using output terminals, no video and sound are produced. Such a connection can also cause trouble of the camera and/or connected equipment.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Recommended computer environment > Recommended computer environment Before Use Recommended computer environment Shooting The following computer environment is recommended when using the software “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) and “Music Transfer” (Windows/Mac) and when importing images via a USB connection.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories Home.” ● “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Before Use Installing “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Shooting Starting “PlayMemories Home” (Windows) Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Accessing to “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” (Windows) 1. Turn on the camera and your computer, then connect the camera to the computer using a micro USB cable (supplied) (A).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > “Music Transfer” Before Use “Music Transfer” Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer “Music Transfer” allows you to replace the Music files provided in the camera at the factory with your favorite tracks, and to delete and add Music files. You can also restore the tracks stored at the factory to your camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Using the software > Software for Mac Before Use Software for Mac Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings For details on software for Macs, access the following URL: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ ● You can access the above URL by connecting the camera to the Mac computer and clicking [FOR_MAC.URL] in [PMHOME]. Set MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [LUN Setting] to [Multi].
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Connecting the camera to the computer Before Use Connecting the camera to the computer Shooting 1. Connect the camera to your computer using a micro USB cable (supplied) (A).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Importing images to a computer Before Use Importing images to a computer Shooting “PlayMemories Home” allows you to easily import images. For details on “PlayMemories Home” functions, see the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Importing images to a computer > Deleting the USB connection Before Use Deleting the USB connection Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Perform the procedures from step 1 to 2 below before: ● Disconnecting the cable. ● Removing a memory card. ● Inserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory. ● Turning off the camera. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Before Use Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Shooting Characteristics of each type of disc Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with this camera.
● The PlayStation 3 may not be available in some countries/regions. Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create a disc using a Blu-ray recorder or a DVD Writer. Depending on which device you use, the types of disc that can be created vary. Devices Disc type Creates a Blu-ray disc or a disc in standard definition image quality (STD) using a Blu-ray recorder.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs (AVCHD discs) Before Use Copying high-definition image quality (HD) movies on to DVD discs (AVCHD discs) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings An AVCHD disc with HD picture quality can be created from AVCHD movies imported to a PC using “PlayMemories Home” software. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Before Use Creating standard definition image quality (STD) DVD discs Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) DVD discs with standard definition image quality (STD) can be created using “PlayMemories Home” software and selecting an AVCHD movie imported to the PC. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Using with your computer > Creating a disc of movies > Creating Blu-ray discs Before Use Creating Blu-ray discs Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You can create Blu-ray discs from AVCHD movies imported to a PC. The PC in question must be capable of creating Blu-ray discs. BD-R (not re-writable) or BD-RE (re-writable) discs can be used. Multi-session recordings cannot be made.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Printing > Printing still images > Printing still images Before Use Printing still images Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV You can print still images using the following methods. ● Printing directly using a printer which supports your memory card type. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with the printer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > If you have problems > If you have problems Before Use If you have problems Shooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) 1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check your camera. If a code such as “C/E: : ” appears on the screen, see “Self-diagnosis display”. 2.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Battery pack and power Before Use Battery pack and power Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera. ● Make sure the direction of the battery pack is correct, and insert it until the battery eject lever is locked. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Cannot turn on the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Shooting still images/movies Before Use Shooting still images/movies Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cannot record images.
● You cannot use the flash when: ● Shooting in Background Defocus mode ● Burst mode is selected. [Details] ● ● ● ● ● (Anti Motion Blur), (Night Scene), (Hand-held Twilight), (Advanced Sports Shooting) mode is selected in Scene Selection. Shooting in Sweep Panorama mode Shooting in 3D mode Shooting in movie mode Set the flash to [On] when the Scene Selection mode is set to (High Sensitivity), (Landscape), (Gourmet), (Fireworks) or (Pet), (Beach) or (Snow) mode.
Cannot shoot images in succession. ● The internal memory or memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images. [Details] [Details] ● The battery level is low. Insert a charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. ● Set [Cont. Shooting Settings] to [Single Shooting]. [Details] ● [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced]. [Details] When the brightness of the subject changes, a clicking sound is heard. ● This is the sound of the ND filter inside the lens working. It is not a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Viewing images Before Use Viewing images Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Cannot play back images. ● Make sure that the memory card is fully inserted into the camera. ● The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > GPS (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Before Use GPS (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The camera is not receiving a GPS signal. ● Set [GPS setting] to [On]. [Details] ● Your camera may not be able to receive radio signals from GPS satellites because of obstructions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Computers Before Use Computers Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Your computer does not recognize the camera. ● Set [USB Connect Setting] to [Mass Storage]. [Details] ● Use the micro USB cable (supplied). ● Disconnect the USB cable from both the computer and the camera, and connect it again firmly.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Memory card Before Use Memory card Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cannot insert a memory card. ● Insert the memory card in the correct direction. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings You have formatted a memory card by mistake. Viewing images on a TV ● All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore it.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Internal memory Before Use Internal memory Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Cannot play back or record images using the internal memory. ● There is a memory card inserted in the camera. Remove it. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to a memory card. Viewing images on a TV ● The memory card is full.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Printing Before Use Printing Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Images are printed with both edges cut off. ● Using MENU items (Viewing) ● Changing settings Viewing images on a TV ● Depending on your printer, all the edges of the image may be cut off. Especially when you print an image shot with the image size set to [16:9], the lateral end of the image may be cut off.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting > Others Before Use Others Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The lens gets fogged. ● Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it. Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The camera stops with the lens portion extended. Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing ● Do not attempt to force a lens that has stopped moving.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Self-diagnosis display Before Use Self-diagnosis display Shooting If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is working. The last two Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings digits (indicated by ) will differ depending on the state of the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Warning indicators and messages > Messages Before Use Messages Shooting If the following messages appear, follow the instructions. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) ● Changing settings The battery level is low. Charge the battery pack immediately.
● Reinsert the memory card, and select [OK] to recover data. No images ● No images that can be played back have been recorded in the internal memory. ● No images that can be played back have been recorded in this folder of the memory card. 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.
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 PROHG Duo” media or an SD card (Class 4 or faster). Movie with different video signal format from this device recorded. Recording is unavailable in this movie format. ● Set [Movie format] to [MP4]. [Details] Turn the power off and on again ● The lens malfunction.
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. When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Troubleshooting > Situations this camera has difficulty handling > Situations this camera has difficulty handling Before Use Situations this camera has difficulty handling Shooting Using MENU items (Shooting) The camera cannot take full advantage of some features under certain circumstances. When shooting under the following conditions, either recompose the shot or change the shooting mode, then shoot the images again.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Precautions Before Use Precautions Shooting Internal memory and memory card back up Viewing On database files Using MENU items (Shooting) Do not use/store the camera in the following places Using MENU items (Viewing) On carrying Changing settings On operating temperatures On moisture condensation Viewing images on a TV Functions built into this camera Using with your computer What is 1080 60p/50p? P
Wi-Fi-compatible devices: DSC-HX30/HX30V Wi-Fi-incompatible device: DSC-HX20/HX20V ● GPS-compatible devices: DSC-HX20V/HX30V ● GPS-incompatible device: DSC-HX20/HX30 To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > On the internal rechargeable backup battery Before Use On the internal rechargeable backup battery Shooting Changing settings 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.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Battery pack Before Use Battery pack Shooting On charging the battery pack Viewing Effective use of the battery pack Using MENU items (Shooting) Remaining battery charge Using MENU items (Viewing) How to store the battery pack Changing settings On battery life Compatible battery pack Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer On charging the battery pack Printing ● Troubleshooting ● Precautio
● ● The NP-BG1 (supplied) can be used only in G type compatible Cyber-shot models. If you use the NP-FG1 battery pack (sold separately), the minutes also appear after the battery remaining indicator ( 60 Min).
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Charging the battery pack Before Use Charging the battery pack Shooting Viewing ● Using MENU items (Shooting) ● Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings ● Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer ● Printing Troubleshooting The supplied AC Adaptor is dedicated to this camera. Do not connect with other electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Precautions > Memory card Before Use Memory card Shooting Memory card Viewing Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) Using MENU items (Shooting) “Memory Stick” media Using MENU items (Viewing) When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot Changing settings Notes on using a “Memory Stick Micro” media (sold separately) Viewing images on a TV Memory card Using wit
Note on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately) ● When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction. “Memory Stick” media The types of “Memory Stick Duo” media that can be used with the camera are listed in the table below. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all “Memory Stick Duo” media functions.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > On cleaning > On cleaning Before Use On cleaning Shooting Viewing Cleaning the lens and flash Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the flash Changing settings Clean the flash surface before use. The heat of the flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Number of still images Before Use Number of still images Shooting The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Number of still images and recordable time of movies > Recordable time of movies Before Use Recordable time of movies Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. The recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > Using the camera abroad Before Use Using the camera abroad Shooting You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz. Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Notes ● An electronic voltage transformer is unnecessary and its use may cause a malfunction.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Using the camera abroad > On TV color systems Before Use On TV color systems Shooting To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system. Check the color TV system for the country or region where you are using the camera.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > AVCHD format Before Use AVCHD format Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings The AVCHD format has been developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal at the 1080i*1 or 720p*2 specification using high-efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > GPS (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Before Use GPS (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only) Shooting Viewing Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings Viewing images on a TV Using with your computer Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera Contents list On GPS ● As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be abl
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > TransferJet standard Before Use TransferJet standard Shooting Viewing TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below. Using MENU items (Shooting) TransferJet standard: Conforms to PCL Spec. Rev. 1.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > About this camera > License Before Use License Shooting Viewing Notes on the License Using MENU items (Shooting) Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings This camera comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, we have an obligation to inform you of the following.
Cyber-shot User Guide Search Print Top page > Precautions/About this camera > Trademarks > Trademarks Before Use Trademarks Shooting Viewing ● , “Cyber-shot,” “Memory Stick,” Using MENU items (Shooting) Stick Duo,” Using MENU items (Viewing) Changing settings ● ● Viewing images on a TV ● Using with your computer ● Printing ● ● Troubleshooting ● Precautions/About this camera ● ● ● Contents list The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
