Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX400/HX400V Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.
Troubleshooting If you have problems Troubleshooting Messages Situations this product has difficulty handling List of Topics How to Use Troubleshooting Notes on use 4-530-686-12(1) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation
Table Of Contents How to Use.....................................................................................................................................1 Before Use................................................................................................................................1 Identifying parts................................................................................................................15 List of icons on the screen..................................................
Flash Comp................................................................................................................50 Switching the screen display (Shooting)...........................................................................51 Selecting still image size/image quality..............................................................................3 Image Size (still image)...............................................................................................52 Aspect Ratio (still image)..
Adjusting color tones..........................................................................................................4 White Balance.............................................................................................................73 Capturing a basic white color in..................................................................................74 Selecting an effect mode....................................................................................................5 Picture Effect.
Playing back movies...................................................................................................96 Motion Shot Video......................................................................................................97 Playing back panoramic images.......................................................................................98 Specify Printing.................................................................................................................
File Number..............................................................................................................119 Select REC Folder....................................................................................................119 New Folder...............................................................................................................120 Folder Name.............................................................................................................120 Recover Image DB.
Starting the applications.....................................................................................................9 Launching the downloaded application.....................................................................140 Managing the applications................................................................................................10 Uninstalling applications...........................................................................................
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................11 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................166 Battery pack and power....................................................................................................12 You cannot insert the battery pack into the product..................................................
It takes time to triangulate although the GPS assist data is taken in. ( DSC-HX400V)..........................................................................................................176 The location information has not been recorded. (DSC-HX400V)............................176 Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................................13 You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected................................
Digital Still Camera DSC-HX400/HX400V How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts Icons and indicators List of icons on the screen Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Adjusting the viewfinder Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] About the shooting advice Confirming the operation method 1
Confirming the operation method Using the control button Using MENU items Using the Fn (Function) button Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shooting movies Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto About Scene Recognition The advantages of automatic shooting Program Auto iSweep Panorama Scene Selection Shutter Priority Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie Using shooting functions Using the zoom 2
Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting About zoom scale Using the flash Using flash Flash Mode Flash Comp.
Peaking Color Lock-on AF Lock-on AF (On) AF Illuminator (still image) Adjusting the exposure Exposure Comp. Metering Mode Exposure Set. Guide Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Self-timer Self-portrait Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket WB bracket Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Multi Frame NR Correcting the brightness or contrast D-Range Opt.
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode Selecting an effect mode Picture Effect Creative Style Recording movies File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) SteadyShot (movie) Micref Level Wind Noise Reduct. Auto Slow Shut. (movie) MOVIE Button Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Memory Function Menu Set. Custom Key Settings Function of the Custom key Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity Smile/Face Detect.
Auto Review FINDER/MONITOR Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images Playback zoom Image Index Switching the screen display (during playback) Deleting images Deleting a displayed image Deleting multiple selected images Playing back movies Playing back movies Motion Shot Video Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images Printing Specify Printing Using viewing functions View Mode Slide Show Rotate 6
Protect 4K Still Image PB Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V) GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V) GPS Auto Area Adj.
USB Power Supply Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Format File Number Select REC Folder New Folder Folder Name Recover Image DB Display Media Info.
Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer Transferring images to a TV View on TV Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mode WPS Push Access Point Set. Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Reset Network Set.
Managing the applications Uninstalling applications Changing the order of applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps Viewing on computers Recommended computer environment Recommended computer environment Using the software PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer Disconnecting the product from the computer Creating a movie disc Dis
Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Cleaning this product On cleaning Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Plug adaptor On TV color systems Other information ZEISS lens GPS (DSC-HX400V) AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Troubleshooting 11
If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off. The battery pack is not charged.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. Dark shadow appears on the image. The eyes of the subject come out red. Dots appear and remain on the screen. You cannot shoot images continuously. The image is not clear in the viewfinder. The image is blurred. The flash takes too long to recharge. Viewing images Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake. GPS The product is not receiving a GPS signal.
Computers The computer does not recognize this product. You cannot import images. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date. Others The lens gets fogged. The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended.
Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts 1. For shooting: Fn button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button 2. CUSTOM button You can assign a desired function to the CUSTOM button. 3. Shutter button 4. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ 5. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator 6. Lens 7.
1. 2. 3. 4. GPS receiver (built-in, DSC-HX400V only) Stereo microphone Eye sensor Viewfinder When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder display mode is activated, and when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to the monitor display mode. 5. MOVIE (Movie) button 6. (Playback) button 7. Control button 8. FINDER/MONITOR button This button switches whether to display the image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
1. Multi interface shoe* 2. Diopter-adjustment dial Adjust the diopter level using the diopter-adjustment dial when you set the display mode to the viewfinder mode. When adjusting the diopter level, point the product to a bright area to make it easier to adjust the diopter level. 3. Multi/Micro USB Terminal* Supports Micro USB compatible device. 4. 5. 6. 7. Connector cover HDMI micro jack Speaker LCD screen You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen 60 degrees downwards and 90 degrees upwards.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Battery/Memory card cover Battery insertion slot Battery eject lever Access lamp Memory card slot Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. *For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
List of viewing mode icons 1. P P* A S M Shooting mode Memory number Memory card/Uploading status Scene Recognition icons Scene Selection 100 Remaining number Aspect ratio of still images 20M / 18M / 15M / 10M / 8.9M / 7.5M / 5.0M / 4.5M / 3.7M / 2.
Image size of still images Image quality of still images Frame rate of movies Recording settings of movies NFC is activated Remaining battery Remaining battery warning Flash charge in progress AF Illuminator SteadyShot Camera-shake warning Airplane Mode GPS Log REC GPS triangulating status Overlay icon Wind Noise Reduction 20
Write Date Micref Level Low Database file full/Database file error Overheating warning Smart zoom Clear Image Zoom Digital Zoom Spot metering area C:32:00 Self-diagnosis display Digital level gauge View Mode 100-0003 Folder – file number Recording format of movies Protect DPOF DPOF set Auto Object Framing 2.
Drive Mode Metering mode Flash mode/Red-eye reduction ±0.0 Flash compensation Focus mode 7500K A5 G5 White balance Focus area D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR ±0 ±0 ±0 Creative Style Smile/Face Detect. Lock-on AF Picture Effect Smile detection sensitivity indicator 3.
Guide display for switching Aperture value/Shutter speed REC 0:12 Recording time of the movie (m:s) Manual ring function Control dial function Focus 1/250 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ±0.0 Metered Manual ±0.
Auto HDR image warning 2014-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode How to Use Before Use Using the strap Using the shoulder strap Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product. 1. Attach both ends of the strap.
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder. 1. Turn the diopter-adjustment dial. How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide About the [In-Camera Guide] The [In-Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why. 1. Press the MENU or Fn button. 2.
Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode. 1. Press the ? (In-Camera Guide) button while the shooting screen is displayed. 2. Press the top/bottom button of the control button to select the desired shooting advice, then press on the center. The shooting advice is displayed. You can scroll the screen by pressing the up/down button of the control button. Hint To view all the shooting advice, select MENU → List].
How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming the operation method Using MENU items In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods. 1. Press MENU button to display the Menu screen. 2. Select the desired MENU item using up/down/left/right button on the control button, and then press on the center of the control button.
4. Select the desired setting value, and press How to Use Confirming the operation method to confirm. Confirming the operation method Using the Fn (Function) button You can recall functions when shooting images. Up to 12 frequently used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button. 1. Press the Fn button in shooting mode. 2. Select a function to be registered by pressing the up/down/left/right button on the control button.
3. Set the desired setting by turning the control dial. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control button. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guides (A) to perform the settings. How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting still images Shoots still images.
1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( ) lights. The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (0.03 ft) (W), 240 cm (7.87 ft) (T) (from the lens). 4. Press the shutter button fully down. Focus indicator lights: Image is in the focus. flashes: The focusing has failed.
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. There is a flashing light. The subject is backlit. How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting movies You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button. 1. Press the MOVIE button to start recording. 2.
How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Available functions (Intelligent Auto): Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically. (Superior Auto): Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto mode. P (Program Auto): Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value (F value)).
Allows you to shoot a panoramic image by compositing the images. SCN (Scene Selection): Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings. 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scene, the icon for the recognized scene appears on the screen. 3.
appropriate settings are set automatically. The product may shoot multiple images and create a composite image, etc., using more shooting settings than in Intelligent Auto mode to record higher quality images. 1. Set the mode dial to (Superior Auto). 2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes a scene, the scene recognition icon appears on the screen. If necessary, (overlay icon) may appear. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image.
(Night Portrait), (Night Scene), (Backlight Portrait), (Backlight), (Macro), (Spotlight), or (Low Light) are displayed on the first line. If the product recognizes a condition, icons such as (Tripod) , (Walk)* , (Move (Bright)) or (Move (Dark)) are displayed on the second line. *The condition (Walk) is recognized only when [ (Landscape), (Move), SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or [Intelligent Active]. Note When [Smile/Face Detect.
Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). You can set shooting functions such as [ISO]. 1. Set the mode dial to P (Program Auto). 2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Program Shift You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination by rotating the control dial, without changing the appropriate exposure that is set by this product.
1. Set the mode dial to (iSweep Panorama). 2. Point the camera at the subject for which you want to set the focus and brightness. 3. While pressing the shutter button halfway down, aim the camera at one end of the desired panoramic composition. (A) This part will not be shot. 4. Press the shutter button fully down. 5. Pan the camera to the end of the guide in the direction of the arrow on the monitor.
Size] to [Standard]. Since several images are stitched together, the stitched part may not be recorded smoothly in some cases. The images may be blurred in dark scenes. When a light source such as a fluorescent light flickers, the brightness and color of a stitched image may not be consistent. When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the AE/AF locked angle are very different in brightness and focus, the shooting may not be successful. If this happens, change AE/AF locked angle and shoot again.
Adv.Sports Shooting: 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. Landscape: Shoots the entire range of a scenery in sharp focus with vivid colors. Night Scene: Shoots night scenes without losing the dark atmosphere. Hand-held Twilight: Shoots night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod.
Anti Motion Blur: Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash and reduces subject blur. The product shoots burst images and combines them to create the image, reducing subject blur and noise. Pet: Allows you to shoot images of your pet with the best settings. Gourmet: Allows you to shoot food arrangements in delicious and bright colors. Beach: Allows you to shoot scenes on the beach in bright and vivid colors even under the sunlight.
Fireworks: Allows you to shoot images of fireworks in all their splendor. Soft Skin: Allows you to shoot images of faces with a smoother look. High Sensitivity: Allows you to shoot still images even in dark locations without using the flash, and reduces subject blur. Also allows you to shoot dark movie scenes more brightly. Note In the [Night Scene], [Night Portrait] and [Fireworks] modes, the shutter speed is slower, so use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the image from blurring.
Subjects with constant change such as waves or water falls. In the case of [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur], block noise may occur when using a light source that flickers, such as fluorescent lighting. Hint To change the scene, rotate the control dial on the shooting screen and select a new scene.
How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Aperture Priority You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background. The aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1. Set the mode dial to A (Aperture Priority). 2. Select the desired value by turning the control dial. Smaller F-value: The subject is in focus, but objects in front of and beyond the subject are blurred.
1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure). 2. Press the bottom button on the control button to select the shutter speed or aperture value, then turn the control dial to select a value. Check the exposure value at “MM” (metered manual). Toward +: Images become brighter. Toward − : Images become darker. 0: Appropriate exposure analyzed by the product 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject. Note [ISO AUTO] cannot be selected for [ISO] in manual exposure mode.
How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Movie You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies. You can also check the image angle before shooting. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. MENU → (Movie). (Camera Settings) → [Movie] → desired setting. When [Mode Dial Guide] is set to [On], you can select the desired settings after you have changed the position of the mode dial. 3. Press the MOVIE button to start recording.
1. Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. Move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out. Hint When you select other than [Optical zoom only] for [Zoom Setting], you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images. When the Zoom/Focus switch is set to AF/ZOOM, you can zoom images by rotating the manual ring.
Zoom functions other than the optical zoom are not available when shooting in the following situations: [Smile/Face Detect.] is set to [Smile Shutter] You cannot use the Smart Zoom function with movies. When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focus area frame is shown by the dotted line. The AF operates with priority on and around the center area. Also, [Metering Mode] is fixed to [Multi].
The zoom scale changes according to the settings of this product. The zoom scale for each setting is as follows.
Note When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body. You cannot use the flash when recording movies. While charging the flash, flashes. After charging is completed, the flashing icon will light up. When an external flash (sold separately) is attached to the Multi Interface Shoe, the state of the external flash has priority over the setting of the product. You cannot use the product’s internal flash.
Fill-flash: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow Sync.: The flash works every time you trigger the shutter. Slow sync shooting allows you to shoot a clear image of both the subject and the background by slowing the shutter speed. Advanced Flash: The flash automatically operates in dark locations or when there is backlighting. In dark locations, the upper limit value of the ISO sensitivity increases in order to maximize the flash range. Rear Sync.
makes the flash level lower. Note The higher flash effect may not be visible due to the limited amount of flash light available, if the subject is outside the maximum range of the flash. If the subject is very close, the lower flash effect may not be visible. How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a screen display mode Switching the screen display (Shooting) You can change the display contents on the screen. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button.
Histogram Level Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Image Size] → desired setting.
Menu item details Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 3:2 L: 18M 5184×3456 pixels M: 8.9M 3648×2432 pixels S: 4.5M 2592×1728 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 4:3 L: 20M 5184×3888 pixels M: 10M 3648×2736 pixels S: 5.0M 2592×1944 pixels VGA 640×480 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 16:9 L: 15M 5184×2920 pixels M: 7.5M 3648×2056 pixels S: 2.1M 1920×1080 pixels Image size when [ Aspect Ratio] is 1:1 L: 15M 3888×3888 pixels M: 7.5M 2736×2736 pixels S: 3.
For viewing on a high-definition TV. 1:1: For shooting in composition as a medium format camera. How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Quality (still image) Selects the compression format of still images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details Fine (default setting): File format: JPEG The image is compressed in the JPEG format when recorded.
Standard: 3424×1920 Wide: 4912×1920 When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right] Standard: 4912×1080 Wide: 7152×1080 360°: Allows you to shoot in the size of 11520×1080, 360 degrees around. How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting still image size/image quality Panorama: Direction Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Panorama: Direction] → desired setting.
Focus mode details AF/ZOOM (Single-shot AF): The camera focuses and the focus is locked when the focus is achieved. Use this mode when the subject is motionless. DMF (DMF): After focusing automatically, make fine focus adjustment manually. MF (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. Note Dust or fingerprints on the lens may show on the image if the subject is too close. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth, etc. Once you change the focus method, the set focus distance is erased.
focus mode. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Area] → desired setting. Menu item details Wide: Focuses automatically on a subject in all ranges of the image. When you press the shutter button halfway down in still image shooting mode, a green frame is displayed around the area that is in focus. Center: Focuses automatically on a subject in the center of the image. When used together with the AF lock function, you can compose the image you want.
How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Manual Focus When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually. 1. Set the zoom/focus switch to MF. 2. Rotate the manual ring to achieve sharp focus. When you rotate the manual ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 3. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
When you rotate the manual ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ MF Assist] → [On]. 2. Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus. The image is enlarged.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Focus Magnifier]. 2. Press on the center of the control button to enlarge the image and select the position you want to enlarge using up/down/left/right button on the control button. 3. Confirm the focus. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image. Hint Each time you press in the center, the magnifier scaling changes. When focusing manually, you can adjust the focus while an image is magnified.
How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Peaking Level] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Sets the peaking level to high. Mid: Sets the peaking level to middle. Low: Sets the peaking level to low. Off (default setting): Does not use the peaking function.
Red: Enhances outlines in red. Yellow: Enhances outlines in yellow. White (default setting): Enhances outlines in white. How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus Lock-on AF Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Lock-on AF] → desired setting. Menu item details Off: Does not track a subject to be focused on. On: Tracks a subject to be focused on.
Note The [Lock-on AF] function may not operate well in the following situations: The subject is moving too quickly. The subject is too small, or too large. The contrast between the subject and the background is poor. It is dark. The ambient light changes. Hint If you lose track of the subject, this product can detect the subject and resume the Lock-on AF function when the subject reappears on the screen.
Note Focus is achieved as long as the AF illuminator light reaches the subject, regardless of whether light fails to reach the center of the subject. You cannot use [ AF Illuminator] in the following situations: In movie mode In [iSweep Panorama] mode When [Scene Selection] is set to [Landscape], [Adv.Sports Shooting], [Night Scene], [Pet] or [Fireworks]. When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], the AF range finder frame is indicated by a dotted line. The AF illuminator emits a very bright light.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Metering Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Measures light on each area after dividing the total area into multiple areas and determines the proper exposure of the entire screen (Multi-pattern metering). Center: Measures the average brightness of the entire screen, while emphasizing the central area of the screen (Center-weighted metering). Spot: Measures only the central area (Spot metering).
timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. You can also set the drive mode by pressing control button. / (Drive Mode) button of the Menu item details Single Shooting (default setting): Shoots one still image. Normal shooting mode. Cont. Shooting: Shoots images continuously while you press and hold down the shutter button. Self-timer: Shoots an image after 10 or 2 seconds.
2. Select the desired mode using the right/left side of the control button. Menu Item Details Continuous Shooting: Hi (default setting): Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 10 images per second. Continuous Shooting: Lo: Continuous shooting speed is set at a maximum of about 2 images per second. How to Use timer) Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self- Self-timer The product shoots an image using the self-timer with a 10-second or 2-second delay. 1.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Self-portrait]. 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left button on the control button. 3. Direct the lens toward yourself. When the product detects the faces of the specified number of persons, it starts shooting after a beep sounds. Menu item details Self-portrait: One Person (default setting): The product starts shooting when it detects one person’s face. Self-portrait: Two People: The product starts shooting when it detects two person’s faces.
How to Use timer) Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self- Cont. Bracket Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed. You can select an image that suits your intention, after recording. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [Cont. Bracket] 2. Select the desired mode using the right/left button on the control button.
Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → [WB bracket]. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting the ISO sensitivity ISO Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index). The larger the number, the higher the sensitivity. 1.
mode to [Manual Exposure] while set to [ISO AUTO], the ISO value is switched to the lowest value. Set the ISO in accordance with the shooting conditions. When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the overlay processing of images. Hint You can change the automatically set range of ISO sensitivity in the [ISO AUTO] setting. Select [ISO AUTO] and press the right of the control button, and set the desired values for [ISO AUTO Maximum] and [ISO AUTO Minimum].
D-Range Opt. (DRO) By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [D-Range Opt.]. 2. Select the desired setting using the left/right button on the control button. Menu item details D-Range Optimizer: Auto (default setting): Corrects the brightness automatically.
2. Select the desired setting using the left/right button on the control button. Menu item details Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. Auto (default setting): Corrects the exposure difference automatically. Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 1.0EV ― Auto HDR: Exposure Diff. 6.0EV: Sets the exposure difference, based on the contrast of the subject. Select the optimal level between 1.0 EV (weak) and 6.0 EV (strong). For example, if you set the exposure value to 2.
The product automatically detects the light source and adjusts the color tones. Daylight: The color tones are adjusted for the daylight. Cloudy: The color temperature is adjusted for a cloudy sky. Incandescent: The color temperature is adjusted for places under an incandescent lamp, or under bright lighting, such as in a photo studio. Fluor.: Cool White: The color temperature is adjusted for white fluorescent lighting. Fluor.
How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [White Balance] → [Custom Setup]. 2. Hold the product so that the white area fully covers the AF area located in the center, and then press on the center of the control button.
Pop Color: Creates a vivid look by emphasizing color tones. Posterization: Creates a high contrast, abstract look by heavily emphasizing primary colors, or in black and white. Retro Photo: Creates the look of an aged photo with sepia color tones and faded contrast. Soft High-key: Creates an image with the indicated atmosphere: bright, transparent, ethereal, tender, soft. Partial Color: Creates an image which retains a specific color, but converts others to black and white. High Contrast Mono.
[HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending on the subject or shooting conditions. You cannot check the following effects on the shooting screen, because the product processes the image after the shot. Also, you cannot shoot another image until image processing is finished. You cannot use these effects with movies. [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Rich-tone Mono.
For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors. Vivid: The saturation and contrast are heightened for shooting striking images of colorful scenes and subjects such as flowers, spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views. Portrait: For shooting the skin color in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits. Landscape: The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are heightened for shooting vivid and crisp scenery. Distant landscapes also stand out more.
How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies File Format (movie) Selects the movie file format. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ File Format] → desired setting. Menu item details AVCHD (default setting): Records high-definition movies. This file format is suitable for viewing movies on a highdefinition TV. You can create a Blu-ray Disc, an AVCHD recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the software PlayMemories Home. MP4: Records mp4 (AVC) movies.
Digital audio, in AVCHD format. 60p/50p: Movies are recorded at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format. When [ File Format] is set to [MP4] Movies shot are recorded in MPEG-4 format, at approximately 30 frames/sec (for 1080 60icompatible devices) or approximately 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with AAC audio, mp4 format.
Records movies of 1440 × 1080. Bit-rate: Average 12 Mbps VGA 3M: Records movies of VGA size. Bit-rate: Average 3 Mbps * 1080 60i (NTSC) compatible device ** 1080 50i (PAL) compatible device Note 60p/50p movies can be played back only on compatible devices. Movies recorded with the [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)]/[60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)]/ [24p 24M(FX)] /[25p 24M(FX)] setting in [ Record Setting] are converted by PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD recording disc.
Note If you change the setting for [ How to Use SteadyShot], the angle of view will change. Using shooting functions Recording movies Micref Level You can select the microphone level for movie recording. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Micref Level] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal (default setting): Records the ambient sounds within a certain level. This setting is suitable for recording everyday conversations. Low: Records the ambient sounds faithfully.
Setting this item to [On] where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard may cause normal sound to be recorded with too low volume. How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Auto Slow Shut. (movie) Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Slow Shut.] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Uses [ Auto Slow Shut.].
Menu item details Always (default setting): Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button in any mode. Movie Mode Only: Starts movie recording when you press the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode is set to [Movie] mode. How to Use use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient Memory Allows you to register up to 2 often-used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial. 1.
use Function Menu Set. You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button. 1. MENU → location. (Custom Settings) → [Function Menu Set.] → set a function to the desired The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen.
setting. The functions that can be assigned are displayed on the setup item selection screen. How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Photo Creativity [Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display. When the shooting mode is set to (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto), you can change the settings easily and shoot images. 1. Set the shooting mode to 2. Press (Intelligent Auto) or (Superior Auto).
When you record movies using the [Photo Creativity] function, you cannot change any settings during the recording. If you switch the shooting mode to [Intelligent Auto] mode or [Superior Auto] mode, or turn off the product, the settings you have changed revert to the default settings. When the shooting mode is set to [Superior Auto], and you use [Photo Creativity], the product does not perform the overlay processing of images.
Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed. Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. Try to orient the face in front of the product and be as level as possible. Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to be detected when the teeth are shown. If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the product shoots the image. After shooting, the product returns to Smile Shutter mode. Hint When the [Smile/Face Detect.
When [ Soft Skin Effect] is set to [On], you can select the effect level. How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Red Eye Reduction When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Red Eye Reduction] → desired setting. Menu item details On: The flash is always fired to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off (default setting): Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [ Auto Obj. Framing] → desired setting. After the shot, a frame showing the trimmed area is displayed on the Auto Review screen. Menu item details Off (default setting): Does not trim images. Auto: Automatically trims images into an appropriate composition. Note The trimmed image may not be the best possible composition, depending on the shooting conditions.
Activates high ISO noise reduction moderately. Select this to prioritize the timing of shooting. How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Write Date (still image) Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [ Write Date] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Records a shooting date. When [On] is selected, the mark will appear on the screen while shooting.
Off (default setting): Does not display the grid line. On: Displays the grid line. How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Auto Review You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting. You can also set the display time for Auto Review. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Auto Review] → desired setting.
Menu item details Auto (default setting): When you look into the Electronic Viewfinder, the display is switched to the Electronic Viewfinder automatically. Manual: The product does not switch between the monitor display and the Electronic Viewfinder display automatically. You can switch the display by pressing the FINDER/MONITOR button. Hint If you want to switch the display mode temporarily when the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting is [Auto], press the FINDER/MONITOR button.
Enlarges the image being played back. 1. Display the image you want to enlarge, and slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side. If the image is too large, slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to adjust the zoom scale. 2. Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left button on the control button. Hint You can also enlarge an image being played back using MENU. Note You cannot use the enlarged playback function with movies.
switch View Mode by selecting an icon. How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. The screen display switches in the order “Display Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display Info.” each time you press the DISP button. The DISP (Display Setting) settings are applied for the Auto Review display.
How to Use Viewing Deleting images Deleting multiple selected images You can delete multiple selected images. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control button. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press again to remove the mark. (2) To delete other images, repeat step (1). (3) MENU → [OK] → Press on the center.
You can perform slow playback and sound volume adjustment, etc. by pressing the bottom button on the control button. : Playback : Pause : Fast-forward : Fast-rewind : Forward slow playback : Reverse slow playback : Next movie file : Previous movie file : Displays the next frame : Displays the previous frame : Motion Shot Video (Shows the tracking of a subject in motion.
Hint You can also change the interval of the image tracking using MENU → [Motion Interval ADJ]. How to Use Viewing (Playback) → Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control button. 3. Press on the center to play back the image. To pause playback, press on the center again.
The (print order) icon will appear on the specified images. DPOF refers to “Digital Print Order Format.” 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Specify Printing] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Selects images to order printing. (1) Select an image and press on the center of the control button. A mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press and delete the mark. (2) Repeat step 1 to print other images. (3) MENU → [OK] → on the center. Cancel All: Clears all DPOF marks.
AVCHD View: Displays only AVCHD-format movies. How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Slide Show Automatically plays back images continuously. 1. MENU → (Playback) → [Slide Show] → desired setting. 2. Select [Enter]. Menu item details Repeat: Select [On], in which images are played back in a continuous loop, or [Off] (default setting), in which the product exits the slideshow when all the images are played back once.
2. Press on the center of the control button. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press on the center. If you rotate the image once, the image remains rotated even after the product is turned off. Note You cannot rotate the movies. You may not be able to rotate images shot using other products. When viewing rotated images on a computer, the images may be displayed in their original orientation depending on the software.
Cancel All with this date: Cancels the protection of all still images in the selected date range. How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions 4K Still Image PB Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI-connected TV that supports 4K. 1. Turn off this product and the TV. 2. Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. 5.
How to Use Viewing Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required. 1. Turn off both this product and the TV. 2. Connect the HDMI micro terminal of this product to the HDMI jack of the TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 3. Turn on the TV and switch the input. 4. Turn on this product. Images shot with the product appear on the TV screen.
Note Do not connect this product and another device using the output terminals of both. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Some devices may not work properly when connected to this product. For example, they may not output video or audio. Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo or a genuine Sony cable. Use an HDMI cable that is compatible with the HDMI micro terminal of the product and the HDMI jack of the TV.
6. Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control, and select the desired mode. Note Only TVs that support “BRAVIA” Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. If the product performs unwanted operations in response to the TV Remote Control when the product is connected to another manufacturer’s TV using an HDMI connection, select MENU → (Setup) → [CTRL FOR HDMI] → [Off].
then adjust the volume. You can adjust the volume while listening to the actual sound. How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting. Menu item details On (default setting): Produces sound when the focus is achieved or the self-timer is operated. Shutter: Produces the shutter sound only. Off: Does not produce sound.
The GPS function is turned off. The status icon on the screen may differ depending on the conditions of the signals emitted from the satellites. No icon is displayed: [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. The product cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot acquire the location information. Use the product in an open area. The product is searching for GPS satellites. It may take some time to start triangulating. The product can acquire the current location information. An error occurred with the GPS function.
information is used for maintaining the accurate time setting. The product adjusts the time setting when it is turned off. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [GPS Settings] → [GPS Auto Time Cor.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Uses GPS auto time correction. Off (default setting): Does not use GPS auto time correction. Note [GPS Auto Time Cor.] is not available when [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. Before using the [GPS Auto Time Cor.] function, set [Date/Time Setup].
this setting to [Off]. How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V) The time taken for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by using GPS assist data. To update the GPS assist data automatically, connect this product to a computer via a USB cable. (The supplied software PlayMemories Home should be installed on the computer in advance.) Confirming the expiry date of the GPS assist data 1. MENU → (Setup) → [GPS Settings] → [Use GPS Assist Data].
1. MENU → (Setup) → [GPS Settings] → [GPS Log REC] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Starts the GPS log recording. Off (default setting): Ends the GPS log recording. Note When the memory card is not inserted, or there is no space on the memory card, the product cannot save the GPS log data. Up to 24 hours of GPS log data can be recorded at one time. When the recorded time of the GPS log data exceeds 24 hours, the recording stops automatically.
1. MENU → (Setup) → [Upload Settings] → desired setting. 2. Set your Wi-Fi network or destination on the Eye-Fi card. For details, refer to the manual supplied with the Eye-Fi card. 3. Insert the Eye-Fi card you have set up into the product, and shoot still images. Images are transferred to your computer, etc., automatically via the Wi-Fi network. Menu item details On (default setting): Enables the upload function. Off: Disables the upload function Communication status screen display : Standby.
How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Tile Menu Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Tile Menu] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Always displays the first screen of the menu (Tile Menu). Off (default setting): Deactivates the Tile Menu display.
Display Quality You can change the display quality. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Display Quality] → desired setting. Menu item details High: Displays in high quality. Standard: Displays in standard quality. Note When [High] is set, battery consumption will be higher than when [Standard] is set. How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Pwr Save Start Time You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting.
Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [PAL/NTSC Selector] → [Enter] Note This function is provided with 1080 50i-compatible devices only. It is not provided with 1080 60i-compatible devices. The 1080 50i-compatible devices have a “50i” mark on the bottom of the product. If you insert a memory card that has previously been formatted with the PAL system, a message telling you that you must re-format the card appears.
Even if [On] is selected, the product does not start a demonstration if there is no movie file on the memory card. When [On] is selected, the product does not switch to power save mode. How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Resolution When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [HDMI Resolution] → desired setting.
On (default setting): You can operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Off: You cannot operate this product with a TV’s remote control. Note [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Connection Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB Connection] → desired setting.
How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB LUN Setting Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [USB LUN Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Multi (default setting): Normally, use [Multi]. Single: Set [USB LUN Setting] to [Single] only if you cannot make a connection. How to Use Changing settings Setup menu USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device. 1.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages. 1. MENU → How to Use (Setup) → [ Changing settings Language] → desired language. Setup menu Date/Time Setup Sets the date and time again. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Date/Time Setup] → desired setting. Menu item details Daylight Savings: Selects Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date/Time: Sets the date and time. Date Format: Selects the date and time display format.
Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save valuable data on a computer, etc. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Format]. Note Formatting permanently erases all data including even protected images.
Select REC Folder You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. How to Use Changing settings Setup menu New Folder Creates a new folder in the memory card. A new folder is created with a folder number one greater than the largest folder number currently used. Images are recorded in the newly created folder.
1. MENU → (Setup) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form (default setting): The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF Date Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the last digit)/MM/DD. Example: 10040405 (Folder number: 100, date: 04/05/2014) Note The MP4 movie folder form is fixed as “folder number + ANV01”.
1. MENU → How to Use (Setup) → [Display Media Info.]. Changing settings Setup menu Version Displays the version of this product’s software. 1. MENU → How to Use (Setup) → [Version]. Changing settings Setup menu Setting Reset Resets the product to the default settings. Even if you perform [Setting Reset], the recorded images are retained. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Setting Reset] → desired setting. Menu item details Camera Settings Reset: Initializes the main shooting settings to the default settings.
PlayMemories Mobile To use [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone], etc., the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your smartphone. Download and install the application PlayMemories Mobile from your smartphone’s application store. If PlayMemories Mobile is already installed on your smartphone, be sure to update it to the latest version. For details on PlayMemories Mobile, refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/pmm/).
The smartphone is connected to the product. How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2. Input the password displayed on this product.
The iPhone or iPad is connected to the product. 3. Confirm that your iPhone or iPad was connected to the “SSID” shown on this product. 4. Return to the “Home” screen and launch PlayMemories Mobile. How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product.
PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone, and the application you have registered launches on this product. Note When the product is in playback mode, the registered application will not launch even if you touch the smartphone to the product. When you call up an application with one touch, even if that application does not work with a smartphone, PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch. Exit PlayMemories Mobile without performing an operation.
Note This product shares the connection information for [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps. MENU → (Wireless) → [SSID/PW Reset]. After resetting the connection information, you must register the smartphone again. Depending on future version upgrades, the operational procedures or screen displays are subject to change without notice.
The smartphone and the product are connected, and PlayMemories Mobile launches on the smartphone. Touch the smartphone to the product for 1-2 seconds until PlayMemories Mobile launches. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point.
You can transfer still images to a smartphone and view them. The application PlayMemories Mobile must be installed on your smartphone. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Smartphone] → desired setting. If you press the (Send to Smartphone) button in playback mode, the setting screen for [Send to Smartphone] will appear. 2. If the product is ready for the transfer, the information screen appears on the product. Connect the smartphone and the product using that information.
has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect to the product, reset the connection information by following these steps. MENU → [Wireless] → [SSID/PW Reset]. After resetting the connection information, you must register the smartphone again. When [Airplane Mode] is set to [On], you cannot connect this product and the smartphone. Set [Airplane Mode] to [Off].
To transfer two or more images, select MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Smartphone] to select images. After the connection enabled screen appears, use NFC to connect the product and the smartphone. About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch-point.
point on the product. 1. Start your computer. 2. MENU → (Wireless) → [Send to Computer]. Note Depending on the application settings of your computer, the product will turn off after saving the images to your computer. You can transfer images from the product to only one computer at a time. If you want to transfer images to another computer, connect the product and the computer via a USB connection and follow the instructions in PlayMemories Home.
Slideshow settings You can change the slideshow settings by pressing the bottom button on the control button. Playback Selection: Selects the group of images to be shown. Folder View(Still): Selects from [All] and [All in Folder]. Date View: Selects from [All] and [All in Date Rng.]. Interval: Selects from [Short] and [Long]. Effects*: Select from [On] and [Off]. Playback Image Size: Select from [HD] and [4K]. *The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions.
How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions WPS Push If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [WPS Push]. 2. Press the WPS button on the access point you want to register. Note [WPS Push] works only if the security setting of your access point is set to WPA or WPA2 and your access point supports the WPS button method.
When the desired access point is displayed on the screen: Select the desired access point. When the desired access point is not displayed on the screen: Select [Manual Setting] and set the access point. *For the input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” If you select [Manual Setting], input the SSID name of the access point, then select the security system. 3. Input the password, and select [OK]. Access points without the mark do not require a password. 4. Select [OK].
2. Switch character types Each time you press on the center of the control button, the character type switches among alphabet letters, numerals and symbols. 3. Keyboard Each time you press on the center, the character that you enter will be displayed. For example: If you want to enter “abd” 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct. 1. MENU → (Wireless) → [Edit Device Name]. 2. Select the input box, then input the device name → [OK]. For input method, refer to “How to use the keyboard.” How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1. MENU → How to Use (Wireless) → [Disp MAC Address].
Reset Network Set. Resets all the network settings to default settings. 1. MENU → How to Use (Wireless) → [Reset Network Set.] → [OK]. Adding applications to the product PlayMemories Camera Apps PlayMemories Camera Apps You can add the desired functions to this product by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps) via the Internet. For example, the following operations are available: You can use various effects for shooting images.
1. Access the application download website. http://www.sony.net/pmca 2. Follow the instructions on the screen and acquire a service account. Follow the instructions on the screen to download the desired application to the product. How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing the applications Downloading applications You can download applications using your computer. 1. Access the application downloading website. http://www.sony.net/pmca 2.
You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → (PlayMemories Camera Apps), then follow the instructions on the screen to download applications. Acquire a service account in advance. Note When the IP address setting of this product is [Manual], you cannot download an application. Set [IP Address Setting] to [Auto].
2. Select the application to be uninstalled. 3. Select to uninstall the application. The uninstalled application can be re-installed. For details, see the application download website. How to Use Adding applications to the product Managing the applications Changing the order of applications You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product. 1. MENU → (Application) → Application List → [Application Management] → [Sort]. 2.
Recommended computer environment You can confirm the operating computer environment of the software from the following URL: www.sony.net/pcenv/ How to Use Viewing on computers Using the software PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home, you can do the following: You can import images shot with this product to your computer. You can play back the images imported to your computer. You can share your images using PlayMemories Online.
When installation is completed, PlayMemories Home starts up. If PMB (Picture Motion Browser) supplied with a product that was purchased before 2011 has already been installed on the computer, PMB will be overwritten by PlayMemories Home. Please use PlayMemories Home. 2. Connect the product and your computer using the supplied micro USB cable. New functions may be added to PlayMemories Home. Even if PlayMemories Home has already been installed on your computer, connect this product and your computer again.
“Wireless Auto Import” is required if you are using a Mac computer and want to import images to the computer using Wi-Fi function. Download “Wireless Auto Import” from the URL above, and install it on your Mac computer. For details, see Help for “Wireless Auto Import.” Note The software that can be used varies depending on the region. How to Use Viewing on computers Connecting this product and a computer Connecting the product to a computer 1.
Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home (For Windows) When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between this product and a computer, click [Open folder to view files] → [OK] → [DCIM] or [MP_ROOT]. Then copy the desired images to the computer. If Device Stage appears on a Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer, double-click [Browse Files] → media icon → folder in which the images you want to import are stored.
Note For Mac computers, drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon in the “Trash” icon. The product is disconnected from the computer. For Windows 7/Windows 8 computers, the disconnect icon may not appear. In that case, you can skip steps 1 and 2 above. How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Disc type High-definition image quality (HD) A Blu-ray Disc enables you to record longer duration of high definition image quality (HD) movies than DVD discs.
Always maintain your “PlayStation 3” to use the latest version of the “PlayStation 3” system software. “PlayStation 3” may not be available in some countries/regions. How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Selecting the disc creation method You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product. Depending on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select a method suitable for your disc player.
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer You can also create discs using a Blu-ray recorder, etc. Depending on which device you use, the types of disc that can be created vary.
Home, be sure to install the dedicated add-on software. For details, see the following URL: http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW/ To install, your computer must be connected to the Internet. For detailed operations, see the Help of PlayMemories Home. Note To play back a Blu-ray Disc that was created using movies recorded in [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], you must use a device that is compliant with AVCHD format Ver. 2.0.
Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the product. This may cause the product to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired. On operating temperatures Your product is designed for use under the temperatures between 0°C and 40 °C (32 °F and 104 °F). Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended. On moisture condensation If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product.
This product also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, play back movies recorded in MP4 format with this product on MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 supported devices. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format.
How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or whether the battery pack is charged or discharged. This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the product. However, if you use the product for only short periods, it gradually discharges.
laptop computer for too long. Do not turn on/restart a computer, wake a computer from sleep mode, or turn off a computer while this product is connected to the computer via USB cable. Doing so may cause a malfunction of this product. Disconnect the product and the computer before performing the above operations. We do not guarantee charging if you are using a self-built or modified computer. Charging time (Full charge) The charging time is approximately 230 minutes using the AC adaptor (supplied).
environmental conditions. If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time while the power is on, the product turns off automatically (Auto power-off function). If the remaining battery time does not appear on the screen, press the DISP (Display Setting) button to display it. How to store the battery pack To maintain the battery pack’s function, charge the battery pack and then fully discharge it in the product at least once a year before storing it.
outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging has stopped temporarily and is on standby. Charging stops and enters standby status automatically when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature. When the temperature returns to the appropriate range, charging resumes and the Charge lamp lights up again. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
Note When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card using the product for stable performance of the memory card before shooting. Note that formatting permanently erases all data on the memory card, and is unrecoverable. Save precious data on a computer, etc. If you repeatedly shoot and delete images for a long time, fragmentation of data in a file in the memory card may occur, and movie recording may be interrupted in the middle of shooting.
When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, be sure that the memory card is inserted in the correct direction and then insert it as far as it will go. If the card is not inserted properly, it may result in a malfunction. When you use “Memory Stick Micro” media or a microSD memory card with this product, be sure to insert it into a dedicated memory card adaptor first. “Memory Stick” media The types of “Memory Stick” media that can be used with the product are as follows.
Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust with a commercially available blower. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. Cleaning the flash Clean the flash surface before use.
When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3]* Standard 2GB: 295 images 4GB: 590 images 8GB: 1200 images 16GB: 2400 images 32GB: 4800 images 64GB: 9600 images Fine 2GB: 200 images 4GB: 400 images 8GB: 810 images 16GB: 1600 images 32GB: 3250 images 64GB: 6500 images *When the [ Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [4:3], you can record more pictures than shown above. Note Even if the number of remaining shootable images is greater than 9,999, the “9999” indicator appears.
2GB: 10 m 4GB: 20 m 8GB: 40 m 16GB: 1 h 30 m 32GB: 3 h 64GB: 6 h 60i 17M(FH) 50i 17M(FH) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 30 m 8GB: 1 h 16GB: 2 h 32GB: 4 h 5 m 64GB: 8 h 15 m 60p 28M(PS) 50p 28M(PS) 2GB: 9 m 4GB: 15 m 8GB: 35 m 16GB: 1 h 15 m 32GB: 2 h 30 m 64GB: 5 h 5 m 24p 24M(FX) 25p 24M(FX) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 20 m 8GB: 40 m 16GB: 1 h 30 m 32GB: 3 h 64GB: 6 h 24p 17M(FH) 25p 17M(FH) 2GB: 10 m 4GB: 30 m 8GB: 1 h 16GB: 2 h 32GB: 4 h 5 m 64GB: 8 h 15 m 1440×1080 12M 2GB: 15 m 160
4GB: 40 m 8GB: 1 h 20 m 16GB: 2 h 45 m 32GB: 5 h 30 m 64GB: 11 h 5 m VGA 3M 2GB: 1 h 10 m 4GB: 2 h 25 m 8GB: 4 h 55 m 16GB: 9 h 55 m 32GB: 20 h 64GB: 40 h 10 m Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product specifications). For [MP4 12M] size movies, continuous shooting is possible for approximately 15 minutes (limited by 2 GB file size).
To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system. Check the TV color system for the country or region where you are using the product. NTSC system: Bahama Islands, Bolivia, Canada, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.
location and time you use this product. GPS is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites. Avoid using the camera in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the camera in open sky environments. You may not be able to record location information at locations or in situations where radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach the product as follows.
How to Use Precautions/This product Other information AVCHD format The AVCHD format was developed for high-definition digital video cameras when recording an HD (High-Definition) signal using high-efficiency compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is used to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
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1. Check the items under “Troubleshooting”, then check the product. If a message such as “C/E:□□:□□” appears on the screen, refer to the self-diagnosis display. 2. Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3. Initialize the settings. 4. Consult your dealer or local authorized service facility. Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. http://www.sony.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly. Depending on the product and battery pack temperature, the product may turn off automatically to protect itself. In this case, a message is displayed on the product screen before the product turns off. If you do not operate the product for a certain period of time, it turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. Turn on the product again.
lamp on the product has turned off. Make sure that the battery is NP-BX1. Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have deteriorated. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The battery pack is not charged. When the battery pack is not charged (the charge lamp does not light) even if you follow the proper charging procedure, remove the battery pack and re-insert the same battery pack securely, or disconnect and reconnect the USB cable.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is out of focus. The subject is too close. Shoot from the shortest shooting distance (W side: Approx. 1 cm (0.03 ft), T side: Approx. 240 cm (7.87 ft (from the lens)). Press the shutter button halfway down, then shoot images. Ambient light is insufficient. The subject you are shooting is not suitable for auto-focusing. Shoot in [Flexible Spot] mode or manual focus mode.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. Particles (dust, pollen, etc.) in the air reflected the flash light and appeared on the image. This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. The product automatically adjusts the focus. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. The subject is too bright or too dark to shoot using the current aperture value and/or shutter speed settings. Readjust the settings. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image colors are not correct. Adjust [White Balance]. [Picture Effect] is set. Set [Picture Effect] to [Off]. To reset settings to default, perform [Setting Reset].
the aperture. This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The eyes of the subject come out red. Set [Red Eye Reduction] to [On]. Shoot the subject at a distance closer than the flash range using the flash. Light the room and shoot the subject. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies Dots appear and remain on the screen. This is not a malfunction. These dots are not recorded.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The image is blurred. Activate the SteadyShot function by pressing the shutter button halfway down and then shoot images. The picture was taken in a dark location without the flash, resulting in product-shake. The use of a tripod or the flash is recommended. [Hand-held Twilight] and [Anti Motion Blur] in [Scene Selection] are also effective in reducing blur.
The date and time are not displayed. The screen display is set to display images only. Press DISP (Display Setting) on the control button to display the information. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image cannot be deleted. Cancel the protection. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Viewing images The image was deleted by mistake. Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. We recommend that you protect images that you do not want to delete.
There is an excessive error in location information. (DSCHX400V) The margin of error can be up to several-hundred meters depending on surrounding buildings, weak GPS signals, etc. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting GPS It takes time to triangulate although the GPS assist data is taken in. (DSC-HX400V) [Date/Time Setup] has not been set, or set time differs greatly from the actual time. Set the date and time correctly. The term of validity of the GPS assist data has expired. Update the GPS assist data.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product due to signal conditions. Place the product closer to the wireless access point. Wireless access points may not be displayed on the product depending on the access point settings. Refer to the instruction manual of the wireless access point. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [WPS Push] does not work.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. When the remaining battery level is low, [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] may be canceled halfway. Charge the battery pack and try again. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Computers The computer does not recognize this product. Set [USB Connection] to [Mass Storage]. Use the micro USB cable (supplied) to connect the devices. Disconnect the USB cable, and connect it again firmly. Disconnect all equipment other than this product, the keyboard and the mouse from the USB terminals of your computer. Connect this product directly to your computer without passing through a USB hub or other device.
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. Use PlayMemories Home to copy images that are stored on a computer onto a memory card inserted into this product and view them on this product. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting. You cannot restore the data. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off.
cannot delete the date from the image on the camera. If you want to print images with the date, use [Print Setting] under [Specify Printing]. You can print images with the date superimposed if the printer or the software can recognize Exif information. For compatibility with Exif information, consult the manufacturer of the printer or the software. Using PlayMemories Home, you can print images with the date without recording the date.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. Set the date and time again. The internal rechargeable backup battery has discharged. Insert a charged battery, and set aside for 24 hours or more with the power left off. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Others The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on this product is working. The last two digits (indicated by □□) will differ depending on the state of this product. If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, this product may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. C:32:□□ C:95:□□ There is trouble with the product’s hardware.
Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file format was modified. Select [Enter], and then format the memory card. You can use the memory card again, however, all previous data in the memory card is erased. It may take some time to complete the format. If the message still appears, change the memory card.
The number of images exceeds that for which date management in a database file by the product is possible. Unable to register to the database file. Import all the images to a computer and recover the memory card. Image DataBase File error There is something wrong in the Image Database File. Select [Setup] → [Recover Image DB]. System Error Camera Error. Turn power off then on. Remove the battery pack, and then re-insert it.
Varying levels of brightness Lock-on AF Flickering lights iSweep Panorama Subjects too close to the product iSweep Panorama Large moving subjects or subjects that move too quickly Superior Auto iSweep Panorama Auto HDR Lock-on AF Subjects too small or too large iSweep Panorama Lock-on AF Scenes with little contrast, such as the sky or a sandy beach iSweep Panorama Superior Auto Scenes changing constantly, such as a waterfall iSweep Panorama Superior Auto 186
