4-148-681-12(1) Getting started Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual Shooting/viewing images Using shooting functions DSC-TX1 Using viewing functions Deleting images Connecting to other devices Changing camera settings GB © 2009 Sony Corporation
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-TX1 Serial No. ___________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of the proper configuration for the power outlet.
• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ Battery charger Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket). For Customers in the U.S.A.
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Table of contents Notes on using the camera........................................................................ 8 Getting started ................................................................... 10 Checking the accessories supplied ........................................................ 10 Identifying parts ....................................................................................... 11 Charging the battery pack.......................................................................
Deleting images ............................................................................. 39 Deleting images ...................................................................................... 39 Deleting all images (Format) ................................................................... 39 Connecting to other devices ................................................. 40 Viewing images on a TV ..........................................................................
Notes on using the camera Changing the language setting • Do not shake or strike the camera. It may The screen language can be changed if necessary. To change the language setting, touch then select (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Language Setting]. cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images. Furthermore, the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged. • Clean the flash surface before use.
On image data compatibility • The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Sony does not guarantee that the camera will play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.
Getting started Checking the accessories supplied • Battery charger BC-CSD (1) x Using the wrist strap The wrist strap is already attached to the camera at the factory. Place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera from damage by being dropped. Hook • Power cord (mains lead) (1) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) Getting started x Using the paint pen • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BD1 (1)/ Battery case (1) • Paint pen (1) The paint pen is used when operating the touch panel.
Identifying parts A Zoom (W/T) lever B Shutter button C Microphone D ON/OFF (Power) button Getting started E Flash F Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator G Lens H Lens cover I LCD screen/Touch panel J (Playback) button K Hook for wrist strap/Grip L Speaker M Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media cover N Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm Bottom (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
Charging the battery pack the battery pack into 1 Insert the battery charger. • You can charge the battery even when it is partially charged. Getting started Battery pack the battery 2 Connect charger to the wall For customers in the USA and Canada Plug outlet (wall socket). If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (full charge).
x Charging time Full charge time Normal charge time Approx. 220 min. Approx. 160 min. Notes • The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances. • Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately) 1 Open the cover. Getting started the “Memory Stick 2 Insert Duo” media (sold separately). With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media until it clicks into place. 3 Insert the battery pack. Check the direction of the battery, make sure the polarity marks are facing the LCD screen, and insert the battery until the battery eject lever is locked. Polarity marks Battery eject lever 4 Close the cover.
x “Memory Stick” media that you can use x When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted “Memory Stick Duo” media Images are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 11 MB). To copy images from the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the camera, touch t (Settings) t ("Memory Stick" Tool) t [Copy]. x To remove the battery pack “Memory Stick” media You cannot use a “Memory Stick” media with the camera.
Setting the clock 1 Lower the lens cover. ON/OFF (Power) button The camera is turned on. • You can also turn on the camera by pressing the ON/OFF (Power) button. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Getting started Lens cover the desired date 2 Select display format, then touch . Daylight Savings 3 Select [On]/[Off] then touch . the item to be set, 4 Select then set the value with v/V and touch • 16GB . Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
your desired area 5 Select with b/B, then touch . Note • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date. Getting started 6 Touch [OK]. x Setting the date and time again Touch t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 50).
Shooting/viewing images Shooting images 1 Lower the lens cover. The camera is turned on. • To shoot movies, set (REC Mode) to (Movie Mode) (page 33). Lens cover Shooting/viewing images the camera 2 Hold steady as illustrated. • Zoom (W/T) lever Slide the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side to zoom. Slide to the W side to return. the shutter 3 Press button halfway down Shutter button SteadyShot mark to focus. is displayed to indicate that SteadyShot is working.
Viewing images the 1 Press button. • (Playback) When images on a “Memory Stick Duo” media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back, touch t (View Mode) t [Folder View] to view the images. x Selecting next/previous image Touch screen. (Next)/ (Previous) on the x Deleting an image Touch (Delete) t [This Image]. x Returning to shooting images Shooting/viewing images (Playback) button Touch . • You can also return to shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway down.
Using shooting functions Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Mode) This mode allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. t 1 Touch Mode) t [OK].
Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) (REC Mode) t 1 Touch (Intelligent Auto Adjustment). the camera at the 2 Point subject. Scene Recognition icon (Guide) the shutter button halfway down to focus and then 3 Press press the shutter button fully down to shoot the image.
z Shooting two images with different settings and selecting the one you like Touch t (Scene Recognition) t [Advanced]. When the camera recognizes a difficult-to-shoot scene ( (Twilight), (Twilight Portrait), (Twilight using a tripod), (Backlight) and (Backlight Portrait)), it changes the settings as follows and shoots two images with different effects.
Shooting panoramic images (Sweep Panorama) Shoots multiple images and allows you to create a panoramic image from composed images while you pan the camera. Panoramic images can also be played back using the supplied software “PMB”. (REC Mode) t 1 Touch (Sweep Panorama). Using shooting functions the camera at the 2 Hold position where you can see the LCD screen clearly, then press the shutter button fully down. • Touch to change the shooting direction. This part will not be taken.
x Image Size The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. (Standard) (Vertical direction: 3424×1920) (Horizontal direction: 4912×1080) Shoot images using standard size. (Wide) (Vertical direction: 4912×1920) (Horizontal direction: 7152×1080) Shoot images using wide size. x Number of still images that can be recorded (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera Approx.
Shooting with reduced blur (Anti Motion Blur) (Hand-held Twilight) A series of burst shots are taken, and image processing is applied to reduce camera shake, subject blur and noise. (REC Mode) t 1 Touch (Anti Motion Blur) or (Hand-held Twilight). Select (Anti Motion Blur) when you shoot in a room. Select (Hand-held Twilight) when you shoot night scene without a tripod. Shooting continuously (Burst) (Burst) t 1 Touch desired mode. Using shooting functions 2 Press the shutter button fully down.
Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection) The camera detects the face of the subject and focuses on it. t (Face 1 Touch Detection) t desired mode. (When touched): Detects the face when an area with a face is touched on the screen. (Auto): Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on. (Child Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on a child’s face. (Adult Priority): Detects and shoots with priority on an adult’s face.
Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) 1 Touch (Smile). detecting a smile. 2 Wait When the smile level exceeds the V Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Face Detection frame Using shooting functions point on the indicator, the camera records images automatically. To end the Smile Shutter, touch (Smile) again. • If you press the shutter button during Smile Shutter, the camera shoots the image then returns to Smile Shutter mode.
Focusing on a specific point of the frame Simply touch the point of the frame you wish to focus on to change the focus position. the camera at the 1 Point subject, then touch the point of the frame you want to focus on. You can change the focus point as many times as you wish before pressing the shutter button halfway down. • If you want the camera to choose a focus point automatically, touch .
Selecting the image size to match the usage The image size determines the size of the image file that is recorded when you take a image. The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. t (Image 1 Touch Size) t desired size.
x Number of still images that can be recorded (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory “Memory Stick Duo” media formatted with this camera Approx.
Using the self-timer Touch (Self-Timer) t 1 desired mode. (Off): Not using the self-timer. (10sec): Shooting starts after a 10-second delay. Use this setting if you want to include yourself in the image. To cancel, touch . (2sec): Shooting starts after a two-second delay. This is to prevent blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed. the shutter button. 2 Press The self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates.
Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection) Mode) t 1 Touch(Scene(REC Selection) t desired mode. (High Sensitivity): Shoots images without a flash even in low lighting. (Pet): Shoots images of your pet with the best settings. (Beach): Shoots seaside or lakeside scenes with the blueness of the water captured more vividly. (Soft Snap): Shoots images with a softer atmosphere for portraits of people, flowers, etc. (Landscape): Shoots with the focus on a distant subject.
Note • The flash does not operate in some modes. Shooting movies (REC Mode) t 1 Touch (Movie Mode). Note Using shooting functions 2 Press the shutter button fully down to start recording. 3 Press the shutter button fully down again to stop recording. • Depending on the surrounding temperature, the screen brightness while recording a movie decreases automatically.
x Image size The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit rate), the smoother the playback image. Movie image size Average bit rate Usage guidelines 1280×720(Fine) 9 Mbps Shoot highest quality movies for display on High Definition TV. 1280×720(Standard) 6 Mbps Shoot standard quality movies for display on High Definition TV. VGA 3 Mbps Shoot at an image size suitable for WEB upload.
Using viewing functions Using the touch panel The camera allows you to perform various operations by dragging on the LCD screen with your finger.
Viewing an enlarged image (Playback Zoom) the (Playback) 1 Press button to display an image, then touch the area you want to enlarge. The image is enlarged at twice the size, with the area you touched at the center. the zoom scale and 2 Adjust position. The zoom scale increases each time you touch the screen. Drag up/down/right/left: Changes the zoom position. : Changes the zoom scale. : Cancels playback zoom.
Rotating a vertical orientation image (Temporarily rotated display) the (Playback) 1 Press button to display the still image, then select the vertical orientation images, then touch (Temporarily rotated display). • Touch again to end the display. Searching for an image (Image Index) • (Image Index). t [Image index settings] to set the number of displayed images to 12 or 28 images. the screen and drag 2 Touch up or down to change the Using viewing functions 1 Touch Touch page.
Viewing still images with music (Slideshow) (Slideshow) t 1 Touch (Slideshow with music) the desired setting item, then touch [Start]. 2 Select The slideshow starts. • To end the slideshow, touch the screen, and then touch [Exit Slideshow]. zSelecting 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 files, install the “Music Transfer” software (supplied) to your computer (page 43), then follow the steps below.
Deleting images Deleting images Touch (Delete) t 1 desired mode. (This Image): Deletes the currently displayed image in single image mode. (Multiple Images): Allows you to select and delete multiple images. Touch the image you want to delete, then touch [OK] t [OK]. (All in Date Range)/ (All in This Folder): Deletes all images in Date Range or the selected folder at once. (All In This Group): Deletes all images in Burst Group at once.
Connecting to other devices Viewing images on a TV 1 Connect the camera to the TV with the cable for multi-use terminal (supplied). To the multi connector To audio/video input jacks Cable for multi-use terminal Note • The [Video Out] setting is set to [NTSC] mode at the factory to let you enjoy optimum movie image quality. When images do not appear or jitter on your TV, you may be using a PAL-only TV. Try switching the [Video Out] setting to [PAL] (page 50).
3 Touch t (Print) t desired item. (This Image): Prints the currently displayed image. (Multiple Images): Touch / to display the image, then touch the image you want to print. (All in Date Range)/ (All in This Folder): Prints all images in Date Range or the selected folder at once. 4 Touch the desired setting item, then [Start]. The image is printed.
Using the camera with a computer x Using “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” You can enjoy the recorded images more than ever by taking advantage of the software, and “PMB” is included on a CD-ROM (supplied). There are more functions, in addition to those listed below, for enjoying your images. For details, see the “PMB Guide” (page 44). Import to computer Calendar Viewing images in a calendar. Media service Uploading the image to the media service. Print CD/DVD Printing images with date stamps.
x Stage 1: Installing the “PMB” (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using the following procedure. When you install “PMB,” “Music Transfer” is also installed. • Log on as Administrator. 1 Check your computer environment. Recommended environment for using “PMB” and “Music Transfer”, and when importing images OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2 CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Pentium 4 2.
x Stage 2: Importing images to your computer using “PMB” 1 Insert a fully charged battery pack to the camera, then press the (Playback) button. 2 Connect the camera to your computer. “Connecting…” appears on the screen of the camera. 1 To a USB jack Cable for multi-use terminal 2 To the multi connector • 3 is displayed on the screen during the communication session. Do not operate the computer while the indicator is displayed. When the indicator changes to , you can start using the computer again.
x Using the camera with your Macintosh computer You can copy images to your Macintosh computer. However, “PMB” is not compatible. When images are exported to the “Memory Stick Duo” media, view them in [Folder View]. You can install “Music Transfer” on your Macintosh computer. Recommended computer environment The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera. Recommended environment for using “Music Transfer” and for importing images OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.3 to v10.
Changing camera settings Changing the operation sounds Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. Touch t (Settings) 1t (Main Settings) t [Beep] t desired mode. Shutter: Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button. High/Low: Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/press the shutter button. If you want to lower the volume, select [Low]. Off: Turns off the beep/shutter sound.
Using the MENU items Displays available functions for easy setting when the camera is in shooting or playback mode. Only the available items are displayed on the screen. The four menu items displayed below do not appear in the MENU screen. To restore the camera to its default settings, touch t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Initialize]. x MENU in shooting mode Item Description Easy Mode Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions.
Item Description ISO Selects a luminous sensitivity. (ISO AUTO/ISO125 to ISO3200) White Balance Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. ( Auto/ Daylight/ Cloudy/ Fluorescent White Balance 1, Fluorescent White Balance 2, Fluorescent White Balance 3/ n Incandescent/ Flash/ One Push/ One Push Set) Underwater White Balance Adjusts the colors when shooting underwater. ( Underwater 2/ One Push/ Focus Changes the focus method.
x MENU in viewing mode Item Description (Easy Mode) Allows you view images easily. (Calendar) Selects the date to be played back on Calendar. (Image Index) Displays multiple images at the same time. (Slideshow) Plays back images in succession. (Delete) Deletes images. ( ( Continuous Playback/ Slideshow with music) This Image/ Multiple Images/ All in Date Range*/ All In This Group/ All but this image) (Paint) Paints on a still image and saves as a new image.
Using the (Settings) items You can change the default settings of the camera. (Shooting Settings) are displayed only when settings have been entered from shooting mode. 50GB Category Item Description Shooting Settings AF Illuminator The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. Grid Line Sets whether or not to display the grid lines on the screen. Digital Zoom Sets the zoom method for magnifications higher than the optical zoom.
Category Main Settings "Memory Stick" Tool Clock Settings Description Beep Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD screen. Language Setting Selects the language to be used in the MENU items, warnings and messages. Demo Mode Demonstrates the Smile Shutter and Scene Recognition function. Initialize Restores the camera to its default settings. COMPONENT Sets the video signal according to a connected TV terminal.
Others List of icons displayed on the screen Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode.
Display Indication Recording/Playback Media (“Memory Stick Duo” media, internal memory) 100 Min Recordable time D Display Indication Focus Red-eye reduction N Zoom scaling Playback Playback bar Metering Mode 35° 37' 32" N 139° 44' 31" E Latitude and Longitude display Flash 0:00:12 Counter White balance z AE/AF lock NR slow shutter C Display Indication 125 Shutter speed F3.5 Aperture value ISO400 ISO number +2.
Learning more about the camera (“Cybershot Handbook”) “Cyber-shot Handbook”, which explains how to use the camera in detail, is included on the CD-ROM (supplied). Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. • You need Adobe Reader to read “Cyber-shot Handbook”. If it is not installed on your computer, you can download it from web page: http://www.adobe.com/ x For Windows users 1 Turn on your computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive.
Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items below, and refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook” (PDF). If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, refer to “Cyber-shot Handbook.” 2 Remove the battery pack, wait for about one minute, re-insert the battery pack, then turn on the power. 3 Initialize the settings (page 50). 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. • This is caused when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location. • A discrepancy arose between the remaining charge indicator and the actual remaining battery charge. Fully discharge the battery pack once, then charge it to correct the indication. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery pack.
Precautions Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place • • • • In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction. In a location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera.
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.59 mm (1/2.4 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.6 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 10.2 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× zoom lens f = 6.18 – 24.7 mm (35 – 140 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.5 (W) – F4.
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