Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index Cyber-shot Handbook DSC-TX9/TX9C © 2010 Sony Corporation 4-193-203-11(1) GB
Table of contents How to use this handbook Click on a button at upper right to jump to the corresponding page. This is convenient when searching for a function you want to view. Operation Search Search for information by operation. MENU/Settings Search Search for information in a listing of MENU/Settings items. Marks and notations used in this handbook MENU/Settings Search Index Search for information by keyword. Operation Search Table of contents Search for information by function.
“Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor Index When using a “Memory Stick Duo” media with standard sized “Memory Stick” media slot You can use the “Memory Stick Duo” media by inserting it into the “Memory Stick Duo” media Adaptor (sold separately). • This manual describes each of the functions of TransferJet-compatible/incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50icompatible devices.
Black, white, red, blue or green dots – Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that do not support High Profile – Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording. For this reason, movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. MENU/Settings Search • The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology so over 99.
Notes on using the camera Operation Search MENU/Settings Search How to use this handbook····································· 2 Notes on using the camera ··································· 3 Operation Search ·················································· 9 MENU/Settings Search ······································· 12 Names of parts···················································· 17 List of icons displayed on the screen ·················· 19 Using the touch panel ································
Operation Search Viewing still images············································· 41 Playback Zoom ··················································· 42 Wide Zoom·························································· 43 Temporarily Rotated Display······························· 44 Viewing burst images ·········································· 45 Viewing movies ··················································· 47 Table of contents Viewing 3D images MENU/Settings Search 3D Functions ············
Computer MENU/Settings Search Using with your computer·································· 152 Using the software ············································ 153 Connecting the camera to a computer··················155 Uploading images to a media service ··············· 157 Creating a disc of movies·································· 159 Operation Search Viewing an image on a Standard Definition (SD) TV······································································ 146 Viewing an image on a High De
Index ································································· 187 MENU/Settings Search Index Operation Search Using the camera abroad·································· 176 Memory card ····················································· 177 Battery pack ······················································ 179 Battery charger·················································· 180 Intelligent Pantilter············································· 181 AVCHD format ······························
Leaving the settings to Intelligent Auto Adjustment ······························· 28 the camera Superior Auto Adjustment ································· 29 Shooting 3D images 3D Sweep Panorama ········································· 50 Sweep Multi Angle ·············································· 50 Shooting portraits Background Defocus ·········································· 35 Soft Skin ································································· 36 Soft Snap ·························
Shooting without blur Forced Flash ························································· 60 Scene Recognition ·············································· 80 Anti Motion Blur ···················································· 36 Slow Synchro ························································ 60 ISO ··········································································· 73 Touching the screen to set the focus············· 25 Tracking focus ·················································
Editing images Playing back a series of Slideshow ······························································ 90 images in order “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” ··················· 153 Changing date and time settings Area Setting ························································ 144 Date & Time Setting·········································· 145 Initializing settings Initialize································································· 124 Printing images Printing still images ·····
Table of contents MENU/Settings Search MENU items (Shooting) You can easily select the various shooting functions from . 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. to display the MENU screen. The four menu items displayed below the MENU screen. Operation Search 2 Touch do not appear in 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode. MENU/Settings Search In the table below, indicates settings that can be changed, while – indicates settings that cannot be changed.
REC Mode Metering Mode — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Scene Recognition Soft Skin Effect Face Detection Anti Blink — — — — — — — Display Settings Notes [Underwater iSweep Panorama] is displayed only when [Housing] is set to [On]. [Quality] is displayed only when [Movie format] is set to [AVCHD]. Only the items that are available for each mode are displayed on the screen. The four menu items displayed below differ according to each mode.
MENU items (Viewing) Table of contents You can easily select the various viewing functions from . 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch to display the MENU screen. do not appear in Operation Search The four menu items displayed below the MENU screen. 3 Touch the menu item t desired mode.
Setting items 1 Touch Table of contents You can change the settings on the (Settings) screen. to display the MENU screen. Operation Search 2 Touch (Settings) t desired category t desired item t desired setting. Shooting Settings MENU/Settings Search Categories Items Movie format AF Illuminator Grid Line Digital Zoom Auto Orientation Scene Recog.
Categories Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Table of contents Memory Card Tool Items Copy File Number Format File Number Clock Settings Area Setting Date & Time Setting Operation Search Internal Memory Tool * [Eye-Fi] appears only when an Eye-Fi card (commercially available) is inserted in the camera. MENU/Settings Search Notes • [Shooting Settings] appears only when settings have been entered from shooting mode.
Camera Table of contents Names of parts A Shutter button B Microphone C Lens cover D ON/OFF (Power) button E Power lamp G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/ AF illuminator H Lens Operation Search F Flash I LCD screen/Touch panel (Playback) button (41) K (Still) mode lamp L (Movie) mode lamp M Zoom (W/T) lever (40, 42) N (Still)/ (Movie) mode button O Hook for wrist strap* MENU/Settings Search J P Battery eject lever Q Battery insertion slot Index R Tripod receptacle S Multi-connector T Ba
Multi-output stand v mark Table of contents Using AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) 1 To DC IN jack – Connecting a USB Cable to a computer – Connecting an AV or HDMI Cable to a TV A Camera connector terminal B DC IN jack MENU/Settings Search Use the multi-output stand for attaching the camera in the following cases: • Connecting the camera to AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) will not charge the battery. Use a battery charger to charge the battery.
Icons are displayed on the screen to indicate the camera status. The displayed icon positions may differ according to the shooting mode.
2 Display Indication Indication 125 Shutter speed Battery remaining F3.5 Aperture value Low battery warning AF illuminator Recording folder 4 Display Red-eye reduction z AE/AF lock NR slow shutter Shutter speed Metering mode F3.5 Aperture value Flash ISO400 ISO number White balance +2.
The camera allows you to perform operations and make settings by touching the buttons or dragging the LCD screen with your finger. Button / Action / / Displays the hidden items so that the items you want to set are shown on the screen. Operation Search Operating the camera by touching the LCD screen Table of contents Using the touch panel Returns to the previous screen.
Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag right to display the MENU screen; drag right to left to hide the MENU screen. Displays/hides the operation buttons Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag left to hide the operation buttons; drag from left to right to display the operation buttons. Displays the next/previous image Drag the LCD screen to the right or left during playback. To change the image continuously, drag to the right or left and continue pressing that side.
During shooting/playback, the four MENU items appear below on the LCD screen. You can customize these four buttons to the desired MENU items and layout, letting you conveniently locate frequently used buttons. These buttons can be customized and the settings saved for each recording mode during shooting, and for internal memory and the memory card during playback. 2 to display the MENU screen.
The camera has approximately 32 MB of internal memory. This memory is not removable. Even when there is no memory card inserted in the camera, you can record images using this internal memory. B When there is no memory card inserted [Recording]: Images are recorded using the internal memory. Internal memory [Playback]: Images stored in the internal memory are played back. [Menu, Settings, etc.]: Various functions can be performed on images in the internal memory.
Touching the area to be focused on the touch panel displays a frame; pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically until you press the shutter button halfway down, even if the subject is moving (Tracking focus). Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the position of the subject, focus and exposure. Action Touch the screen Adjusts the focus. Cancels the function.
You can select the shooting mode according to the mode you want to shoot in. Table of contents Using the Still/Movie mode button Shutter button / mode button Operation Search / mode button to switch to (Still) or (Movie) shooting Allows you to shoot still images. Switches to the still image recording mode set using (REC Mode) (page 27). (Movie) Allows you to record movies. Switches to the movie shooting scene set using [Movie shooting scene] (page 56).
You can select the shooting mode based on condition and objective. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Table of contents REC Mode (REC Mode) t desired mode (Superior Auto Adjustment) Allows you to shoot still images in higher quality than with Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode. (iSweep Panorama) Allows you to shoot a panoramic image after composing images. (Movie Mode) Allows you to record movies.
Allows you to shoot still images with the setting adjusted automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Adjustment) Table of contents Intelligent Auto Adjustment (Intelligent Auto Note • [Flash] is set to [Auto] or [Off]. Operation Search 3 Press the shutter button to shoot an image.
The camera combines Scene Recognition and high-quality image technology to automatically shoot the images with the optimal settings. Table of contents Superior Auto Adjustment 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Superior Auto Operation Search (REC Mode) t Adjustment) 3 Press the shutter button. The camera shoots burst images when needed and overlays the multiple images. By overlaying the images, the camera records an image with less subject blur and noises.
Adjustment mode and Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode? Backlight Correction HDR Twilight Twilight Portrait Prevents over and under exposure. Backlight Backlight Portrait Overlaying shooting Reduces noises. MENU/Settings Search Twilight using a tripod Operation Search In [Superior Auto Adjustment] mode, the camera shoots burst images based on the recognized scene. After shooting, the camera creates a composite of the burst images to produce a higherquality image.
Allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Table of contents Intelligent Sweep Panorama (iSweep Panorama) MENU/Settings Search 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button.
panoramic image Shooting Direction: Panorama Image Size: (Shooting Direction) t [Right], [Left], [Up] or [Down] (Image Size) t [Standard] or [Wide] Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen. Subjects at rest are more suited for panorama shots than moving subjects.
Allows you to record movies. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Table of contents Movie Mode (Movie Mode) 3 Press the shutter button.
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value). Also you can select various settings using the menu. Table of contents Program Auto 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t (Program Auto) Operation Search 3 Press the shutter button.
The camera focuses only on the subject, leaving the background out of focus, so that the subject stands out. Table of contents Background Defocus 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t (Background Defocus) Notes Index zTips for defocusing the background MENU/Settings Search • When shooting, hold the camera still to reduce camera shake. • The background may not be defocused in the following situations: – The scene is too bright or too dark. – The subject is moving.
Table of contents Scene Selection Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t desired mode (Scene Selection) t (Soft Snap) Allows you to shoot images with a softer atmosphere for portraits and flowers, etc. (Anti Motion Blur) (Landscape) Allows you to shoot indoor shots without using the flash to reduce subject blur. Allows easy shooting of distant scenes by focusing in the distance.
(Gourmet) (Snow) (Underwater) Allows you to record clear images preventing sunken colors in snowy scenes or other places where the whole screen appears white. Allows you to record fireworks in all their splendor. Allows you to shoot underwater in natural colors in housing (such as Marine Pack). in other bright places. • The shutter speed becomes faster, so images shot in dark places become darker.
Functions you can use in Scene Selection — — — — — Operation Search Flash — Self-Timer — Burst Settings — Close Focus — — — — — EV — — White Balance — — Focus — — Metering Mode — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Face Detection *4 — — — *1 — — *4 — — — — — — — — — *1 — — — — — — — — — — — — — *2 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
When the camera is installed in a housing (such as the Marine Pack), the camera takes multiple shots during a sweep, and allows you to create a panoramic image from composite images. The camera also automatically detects people’s faces or moving subjects. Table of contents Underwater iSweep Panorama 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. t (Settings) t t [Housing] t [On] (Main Settings) Operation Search 2 3 Put the camera in the housing.
You can enlarge the image when shooting. The camera’s optical zoom function can enlarge images up to 4×. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. Table of contents Zoom T side 2 Move the zoom (W/T) lever. • When the zoom scale exceeds 4×, see page 114. W side Index • The camera zooms slowly while shooting a movie.
Table of contents Viewing still images 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select an image with / . You can perform the following actions by dragging the LCD screen during playback.
Table of contents Playback Zoom Plays back the enlarged image. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch the area you want to enlarge. Shows the displayed area of the whole image 3 Adjust the zoom scale and position. Operation Search The image is enlarged to twice the previous size, with the area you touched at the center. You can also enlarge the image by moving the zoom (W/T) lever to the T side. The image is further enlarged each time you touch the screen.
In single-image mode, still images at a 4:3 aspect ratio are played over the entire LCD screen. In this case, the top and bottom of the image will be slightly cropped. 2 Touch Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Wide Zoom (Wide Zoom).
This is used in the single-image mode to temporarily rotate an image and enlarge it on the screen. Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. Table of contents Temporarily Rotated Display 2 Select a vertically oriented image t touch (Temporarily Rotated Display). (Temporarily Notes • Temporarily Rotated Display is not available for the following images: – Movies – Panoramic images – Horizontal orientation images • Touching / cancels Temporarily Rotated Display.
Table of contents Viewing burst images Plays back burst images. 1 Press (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select burst images with / . Operation Search 3 Touch the desired playback button according to the playback mode. Action Touch Groups burst images, then plays back the main images only. The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you touch the screen.
If you touch , only the main image is displayed. You can display a line-up of images by following the procedure below. Main image Thumbnail image display Single image display Operation Search The image being displayed above 2Touch / . to display each image in a burst group. • You can also select an image to be displayed by touching the thumbnail image at the bottom of the LCD screen. 3The display switches between single image display and thumbnail image display each time you touch the screen.
Table of contents Viewing movies 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select a movie with 3 Touch / . on the LCD screen. Button/Operation method Operation Search When you touch the LCD screen during playback, operation buttons are displayed. Action Volume control Adjust the volume with or Jumps to the start of the movie m Fast rewind Touch u or the LCD screen Normal playback/Pause M Fast forward y Slow playback . MENU/Settings Search .
MENU/Settings Search Shooting To shoot 3D images, sweep the camera as illustrated. Playing back images on the camera Images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode Index Images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode Operation Search This camera is compatible with 3D functions. The 3D functions installed on this camera are [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle].
A 3D image consists of both JPEG and MPO files. If you import images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] and [Sweep Multi Angle] modes into a computer, the image data is stored on the computer as follows. Usage DSC0ffff.JPG DSC0ffff.MPO For playing back the 3D images on a 3D TV Sweep Multi Angle DSC0aaaa.JPG DSC0aaaa.MPO For playing back the 3D images on a 3D TV DSC0ssss.JPG DSC0ssss.
Multiple images are shot while the camera is moving, and these images are compiled into a 3D image. Table of contents 3D Shooting 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Operation Search (REC Mode) t (3D Shooting) t (3D Sweep Panorama) or (Sweep Multi Angle) 3 Align the camera with the end of the subject to be shot and press the shutter button. This part will not be taken 4 Pan the camera to the end of the guide, following the indication on the LCD screen.
Pan the camera in an arc at a constant velocity in the direction indicated on the LCD screen. Subjects at rest are best suited for 3D shots. Sweep the camera approximately 45 degrees to the left and right of the subject you want to focus on. Index Image MENU/Settings Search zShootable range in Sweep Multi Angle mode Operation Search • Determine the scene and press the shutter button halfway, so that you can lock the focus, exposure and white balance.
1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Select the image shot in mode with / . . 4 Tilt the camera to the right or left. 5 Touch the LCD screen to end the playback. Note • 3D images shot in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode cannot be played back in 3D on the camera. MENU/Settings Search 3 Touch (Sweep Multi Angle) Operation Search You can view the stereoscopic images shot in [Sweep Multi Angle] mode by tilting the camera to the right or left.
You can view 3D images recorded on the camera in 3D format by connecting the camera to a 3D TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. Table of contents Viewing an image on a 3D TV 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). Operation Search 2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately).
Plays back scrolling images shot in 3D Sweep Panorama mode. Touch u to play back/pause the scrolling images and / to move the direction of scrolling. • When playing back a 3D image shot in [16:9] image size, [Scroll Playback] is not available. Continuously plays back only 3D images. Touch / to display the next/previous image. Exit 3D Viewing Ends 3D playback.
Allows you to shoot still images using the minimum necessary functions. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see. Table of contents Easy Mode 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Set the t mode button to (Still). (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes • The battery power may decrease faster because the screen brightness increases automatically. • The playback mode also changes to [Easy Mode]. Smile Shutter: Touch (Smile).
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene when the camera is in Movie Mode. Table of contents Movie shooting scene 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t t (Movie shooting scene) t desired mode 4 Press the shutter button. 5 To end recording the movie, press the shutter button again. Adjusts the setting automatically. (Underwater) Allows you to shoot a movie underwater in natural colors using the housing (such as Marine Pack).
Table of contents Smile Shutter When the camera detects a smile, the shutter is released automatically. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Smile Shutter) Operation Search 3 Wait detecting a smile. 4 To end the Smile Shutter, touch (Smile Shutter). t Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator Face Detection frame Notes Index • Shooting using the Smile Shutter ends automatically when either the memory card or internal memory becomes full.
Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. Do not obscure the face by hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the camera and be as level as possible. Keep the eyes narrowed. 3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing. 1 Operation Search • The shutter operates when any person whose face is being detected smiles. • You can select or register the selected subject for face detection with [Face Detection].
You can quickly start shooting movies from all REC modes. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Touch . 3 To end recording the movie, touch .
1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Flash) t desired mode Table of contents Flash When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch . (On) (Slow Synchro) Flash always operates. Flash always operates. The shutter speed is slow in a dark place to clearly shoot the background that is out of flash light. Flash does not operate. Notes • • • • Index The flash strobes twice. The first flash adjusts the light quantity. While charging the flash, is displayed.
In Easy Mode, select the Flash setting from . 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t 3 t [Flash] t desired mode Table of contents Flash (Easy Mode) t [OK] Off Flash does not operate. MENU/Settings Search Flashes when shooting in low light or backlit conditions.
Table of contents Self-Timer 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Self-Timer) t desired mode When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch . Does not use the self-timer. Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, touch . (2sec) Sets the self-timer to a 2-second delay.
If your hands or body moves while holding the camera and pressing the shutter button, “Camera shake” occurs. Camera shake occurs frequently under low-light or slow shutter speed conditions, such as those encountered in (Twilight Portrait) or (Twilight) mode. In such a case, shoot with the below tips in mind. Operation Search • Shoot with a 2-second delay self-timer and stabilize the camera by holding your arms firmly at your side after pressing the shutter button.
In Easy Mode, select the Self-Timer setting from . 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t 3 t [Self-Timer] t desired mode Table of contents Self-Timer (Easy Mode) t [OK] On Sets the self-timer to a 10-second delay. When you press the shutter button, the self-timer lamp flashes and a beep sounds until the shutter operates. To cancel, touch . MENU/Settings Search Does not use the self-timer.
Set the direction in which the camera will be panned when shooting in Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama or Underwater iSweep Panorama modes. Table of contents Shooting Direction 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Shooting Direction) t desired direction Pan from left to right. (Left) Pan from right to left. (Up) Pan from down to up. (Down) Pan from up to down. • You cannot select [Up] and [Down] when you have selected [16:9] in [3D Sweep Panorama] mode.
Sets the level of background defocus effect when shooting in Background Defocus mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t (Background Defocus) t (Defocus Effect) t desired mode (Low) (Mid) Adds an average Background Defocus effect. Adds a strong Background Defocus effect. MENU/Settings Search (High) Adds a slight Background Defocus effect. Operation Search Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
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 largeformat paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded. 2 t Size) or Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. (Image Size), (Panorama Image (Quality) t desired size Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Shoots at 1920 × 1080 (Horizontal). [16:9] is available only for 3D shooting. (Standard) Shoots at 4912 × 1080 (Horizontal). Shoots at 3424 × 1920 (Vertical). (Wide) Shoots at 7152 × 1080 (Horizontal). Shoots at 4912 × 1920 (Vertical). The larger the size of the movie image, the higher the image quality. The higher the amount of data used per second (average bit-rate), the smoother the playback image.
A digital image is made up of a collection of small dots called pixels. If it contains a large number of pixels, the image becomes large, it takes up more memory, and the image is displayed in fine detail. “Image size” is shown by the number of pixels. Although you cannot see the differences on the screen of the camera, the fine detail and data processing time differ when the image is printed or displayed on a computer screen.
The camera shoots up to 10 continuous frames in one burst when you hold down the shutter button. Table of contents Burst Settings 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (Burst Settings) t desired mode Records a single image. (High) Shoots up to 10 images per second in succession. (Mid) Shoots up to 5 images per second in succession. (Low) Shoots up to 2 images per second in succession.
Use this setting to capture beautiful close-up images of small subjects such as insects or flowers. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t Table of contents Macro (Macro) t desired mode The camera adjusts the focus automatically from distant subjects to close-up. (Close Focus) Use this mode to shoot at close distances.
You can adjust the exposure manually in 1/3 EV steps in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (EV) / to adjust exposure t [OK]. You can also adjust the exposure by touching z of the adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left. • If you shoot a subject in extremely bright or dark conditions, or when you use the flash, the exposure adjustment may not be effective.
Sets the luminous sensitivity when the camera is in Program Auto mode or when Scene Selection is set to (Underwater). Table of contents ISO 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (ISO) t desired number / / / You can reduce image blurring in dark locations or with moving subjects by increasing the ISO sensitivity (select a larger number). Note • You can select only from [ISO AUTO], [ISO 125] to [ISO 800] when the shooting mode is set to burst mode.
Adjusts color tones according to the surrounding light conditions. Use this function if image color appears unnatural. Table of contents White Balance 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (White Balance) Operation Search Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen. 3 Touch the desired mode t [OK] Adjusts the white balance automatically so that the colors appear natural.
Notes Operation Search MENU/Settings Search To capture the basic white color in [One Push Set] mode Table of contents • [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode – In Superior Auto Adjustment mode – In Background Defocus mode – In Underwater iSweep Panorama mode – In Easy Mode • [Flash] in [White Balance] is not available in the following situations: – In Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode – In 3D shooting mode – In Movie Mode – When Scene Selection
Adjusts the color tone when the camera is set to (Underwater) mode in Scene Selection, (Underwater) mode in [Movie shooting scene] or (Underwater iSweep Panorama) mode. Table of contents Underwater White Balance 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Underwater White Balance) Automatically adjusts the color tones for underwater conditions to make the colors appear natural. (Underwater 1) Adjusts for underwater conditions where blue is strong.
You can change the focus method. Use the menu when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode. AF stands for “Auto Focus,” a function that adjusts the focus automatically. Table of contents Focus 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. t (Focus) t desired mode Operation Search 2 Depending on the REC mode, this is set using buttons displayed on the left side of the screen.
Touching the screen displays a frame, and then pressing the shutter button halfway down brings the frame into focus. Touch to release the focus.
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Table of contents Metering Mode 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Metering Mode) t desired mode (Center) Measures the center of the image, and determines the exposure based on the brightness of the subject there (Center-weighted metering). (Spot) Measures only a part of the subject (Spot metering).
The camera automatically detects shooting conditions, and then takes the shot. When a motion is detected, the ISO sensitivity is increased according to the movement to reduce subject blur (Motion Detection). MENU/Settings Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (REC Mode) t Adjustment) 3 t Operation Search Example of an image when (Backlight) is activated. Scene Recognition icon and guide The camera recognizes the following types of scenes.
Notes First Image* Second Image Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots with sensitivity increased and shake reduced Shoots in Slow Synchro with the face which the flash strobes on as guide Shoots with sensitivity increased with the face as guide and shake reduced Shoots in Slow Synchro Shoots with even slower shutter speed without increasing sensitivity Shoots with the flash Shoots with the brightness and contrast of the background adjusted Shoots with the face which the flash strobes on as guide Shoots
When the Face Detection function is activated, sets whether to use the Soft Skin effect, and the effect level. Table of contents Soft Skin Effect 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Soft Skin Effect) t desired mode (Off) Does not use the Soft Skin Effect. (Low) Adds light Soft Skin Effect. (High) Adds moderate Soft Skin Effect. Adds strong Soft Skin Effect. Notes • [Off] is not available when Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) mode.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, flash, exposure, white balance and redeye reduction settings automatically. Face Detection frame (White) 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 t (Face Detection) t desired mode (Auto) Detects the face when an area with a face is touched on the screen. Selects the face the camera is to automatically focus on. Detects and shoots with priority on child’s face. (Adult Priority) Detects and shoots with priority on adult’s face.
Normally the camera automatically selects the face to focus on according to the [Face Detection] setting, but you can also select and register a face to be given priority. 1Touch a face you want to register as the priority face during Face Detection. The selected face is registered as the priority face, and the frame changes to an orange-colored . 3To cancel face registration, touch . MENU/Settings Search • Each time you touch a different face, that face is registered as the priority face.
When Scene Selection is set to (Soft Skin) or (Soft Snap) while you are shooting an image, the camera automatically shoots two images consecutively. The camera will select, display and record the image which the eyes are not blinked automatically. Table of contents Anti Blink 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in shooting mode. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 (On) Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons. Settings] is set to [Off] Index zTo display the operation buttons when [Display MENU/Settings Search (Display Settings) t desired mode Operation Search t Table of contents Display Settings Touch the left side of the LCD screen and drag right to display the operation buttons.
When viewing still images in Easy Mode, the playback screen text becomes larger, indicators become easier to see, and fewer functions can be used. Table of contents Easy Mode 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (Easy Mode) t [OK] Notes Operation Search 2 • The battery charge is used up more quickly because the screen brightness increases automatically. • The shooting mode also changes to [Easy Mode]. (Delete) : Deletes the currently displayed image.
This feature selects the date to be played back on the calendar when using Date View. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Date View] is already set. Table of contents Calendar 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t 3 Touch (View Mode) t (Date View) Operation Search 2 (Calendar). When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch . / MENU/Settings Search 4 Select the month you want to display with then touch the desired date.
Displays multiple images at the same time. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch Table of contents Image Index (Image Index). 3 Touch the screen and drag up or down to change the page. Operation Search When the buttons are not displayed on the left side of the LCD screen, touch . Touch an image on the index screen to return to the singleimage screen for that image.
Images are automatically played back in succession. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 Touch Table of contents Slideshow (Slideshow) t desired mode. Plays back all the images in succession from the displayed image to the very last image. (Slideshow with music) Plays back still images in succession along with effects and music. Note • [Slideshow] is not available when [View Mode] is set to [Folder view (MP4)] or [AVCHD view].
Slideshow with music Table of contents 1 Touch (Slideshow) t [Slideshow with music]. 2 Touch desired mode t [Start]. 3 To exit slideshow, touch the screen, then select [Exit Slideshow]. Note Image Selects the group of images to be shown. This setting is fixed to [Folder] when the internal memory is used to record images. Plays a slideshow of all the images in order. This Date Plays a slideshow of images with the currently selected date range when View Mode is (Date View).
The default setting for a [Simple] slideshow. Music2 The default setting for a [Nostalgic] slideshow. Music3 The default setting for a [Stylish] slideshow. Music4 The default setting for an [Active] slideshow. Mute Does not use BGM. Note • The movies are played back without their audio. 1 sec Sets the display interval of images for a [Simple] slideshow. 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Auto MENU/Settings Search Interval Sets the screen switching interval.
Table of contents Delete Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 (Delete) t desired mode Deletes all images in the selected burst group at once. After step 2, touch [OK]. (This Image) Deletes the currently displayed image in single-image mode. (Multiple Images) Allows you to select and delete multiple images. Do as the following after step 2. 2Touch [OK] t [OK].
mode when selecting images • You can also switch between index and single-image modes in [Protect], [Send by TransferJet] or [DPOF]. Operation Search When you select (Multiple Images), you can switch the single-image screen and the index screen by touching / . Touch on the index screen to return to the single-image screen, and touch on the single-image screen to return to the index screen.
1 Insert a Memory Stick with TransferJet into the camera and press the (Playback) button. 2 Operation Search TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera.
Receiving images using TransferJet (Playback) button to turn on the camera. 2 Closely align the (TransferJet) marks on the camera and sending device to receive images. Table of contents 1 Press the A notification sound is emitted when connection is made. Notes Only images that can be played back on the camera can be sent or received. This camera can receive only JPEG and MPO files. If an Image Database File error occurs during saving, a Recover Image Database File screen will appear.
Table of contents Paint Paints or adds stamps to a still image and saves it as a new file. The original image is retained. Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t MENU/Settings Search (Paint) When using the internal memory, touch side of the LCD screen. (Paint) on the left 3 Draw on the image using the paint pen (supplied). / 4 Touch the image size.
Note Table of contents • You cannot paint or put stamps on the following images: – Panoramic images – 3D images – Movies – Images displayed in a burst group Operation Search MENU/Settings Search Index 98GB
Retouches a recorded image and records it as a new file. The original image is retained. Table of contents Retouch 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (Retouch) t desired mode 3 Perform retouching according to the operation method in each mode. (Trimming (Resize)) Records the zoomed playback image. Corrects the red-eye phenomenon caused by flash. (Unsharp masking) Sharpens the image within a chosen frame. Index After red eye correction is completed, touch [OK].
Select [3D Viewing] when you want to play back images shot in 3D mode on a 3D TV. Connect the camera and the 3D TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately) (page 53). Table of contents 3D Viewing 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (3D Viewing) t [OK] zSetting to 3D Viewing mode easily MENU/Settings Search You can set the camera to 3D Viewing mode by touching on the upper right side of the LCD screen.
Allows you to select the display format for viewing images. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t Table of contents View Mode (View Mode) t desired mode Displays images by date. Displays still images. (Folder view (MP4)) Displays MP4-format movies. (AVCHD view) Displays AVCHD-format movies. Note • When the internal memory is used to record images, View Mode is set to Folder View and still images and movies are displayed in the same folder.
You can select to display burst images in groups or display all images during playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t (View Mode) t 3 t (Display Burst Group) t desired (Date View) • When Face Detection is performed in burst mode, the camera determines and displays the optimum image as the main image. When Face Detection is not performed, the first image in the burst group is displayed as the main image. Plays back all burst images one at a time.
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure. The mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents Protect 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (Protect) t desired mode (This Image) (Multiple Images) Protects the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and protect multiple images. After step 2, perform the following. 2Touch [OK] t [OK].
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a function that allows you to specify the images of the memory card that you want to print out later. The (Print order) mark is displayed for registered images. Table of contents DPOF 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t t desired mode (This Image) Orders printing the currently displayed image in single-image mode. You can select and order printing multiple images. After step 2, perform the following.
Rotates a still image. Use this function to display a horizontal orientation image in vertical orientation. 2 / (Rotate) t [OK] Notes Index • You cannot rotate the following images: – 3D images – Movies – Images displayed in a burst group – Protected still images • You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras. • When viewing images on a computer, the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software.
Adjusts the volume for slideshow and movie playback. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t Table of contents Volume Settings (Volume Settings) or t You can also adjust the volume by touching z on the volume adjustment bar and dragging to the right or left. slideshow Movie playback: Touch the LCD screen to display the operation buttons, touch and then or to adjust the volume. Slideshow: Touch the screen to display the volume control screen, then touch or to adjust the volume.
Sets whether to display the operation buttons on the LCD screen in viewing mode. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 t Table of contents Display Settings (Display Settings) t desired Displays the operation buttons. (Off) Does not display the operation buttons.
This sets whether or not to display the exposure data of the currently displayed file. Table of contents Exposure data Exposure data 2 t (Exposure data) t desired mode Displays the exposure data on the LCD screen. (Off) Does not display the exposure data. MENU/Settings Search (On) Operation Search 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode.
Sets the number of images displayed in the index screen. 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2 (12-up) Displays 12-up images. (28-up) Displays 28-up images.
When multiple folders are created in a memory card, this function selects the folder containing the image you want to play back. Step 2 is unnecessary when [Folder View] is already set. Table of contents Select Folder 1 Press the (Playback) button to switch to playback mode. t (View Mode) t [Folder view (Still)] or [Folder view (MP4)] 3 with t (Select Folder) t select the folder / t [OK] • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
You can set the recording method used to record movies. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Table of contents Movie format t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Movie format] t desired mode MP4 Sets the recording method to MP4, which is suitable for WEB uploads and e-mail attachments. MP4 (AVC) movies are recorded. MENU/Settings Search Sets the recording method to AVCHD, which is suitable for viewing smooth video images on a high-definition television. AVCHD movies are recorded.
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The AF illuminator emits red light allowing the camera to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked. The indicator appears at this time. Table of contents AF Illuminator 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [AF Illuminator] t desired mode Auto Uses the AF illuminator. Off Does not use AF illuminator.
With reference to the grid lines, you can easily set a subject in a horizontal/vertical position. 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Table of contents Grid Line t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Grid Line] t desired mode Displays the grid lines. The grid lines are not recorded. Off Does not display the grid lines.
Selects the Digital Zoom mode. The camera enlarges the image using optical zoom (up to 4×). When the zoom scale is exceeded, the camera uses either smart or precision Digital Zoom. Table of contents Digital Zoom 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Smart ( ) Precision ( ) Enlarges all image sizes by the total zoom scale of approximately 8×, including the optical zoom 4×. However, note that the image quality deteriorates when the optical zoom scale is exceeded.
When the camera is rotated to shoot a portrait (vertical) image, the camera records its position change and displays the image in the portrait position. Table of contents Auto Orientation 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 On Records the image with the correct orientation. Off Does not use Auto Orientation. • Black is displayed to the left and right of vertical orientation images.
You can select whether or not the guide is displayed next to the Scene Recognition icon when Scene Recognition is activated. Table of contents Scene Recog. Guide Scene Recognition Guide 2 On Displays the Scene Recognition Guide. Off Does not display the Scene Recognition Guide. MENU/Settings Search t (Settings) t (Shooting Settings) t [Scene Recog. Guide] t desired mode Operation Search 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode.
The flash strobes two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when using the flash. Table of contents Red Eye Reduction 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 When the Face Detection function is activated, the flash strobes automatically to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. On The flash always strobes to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. Off Does not use Red Eye Reduction.
When an image with the subject’s eyes closed is recorded while Face Detection is activated, the message “Blinked eye detected” is displayed. Table of contents Blink Alert 1 Lower the lens cover to switch to shooting mode. 2 Auto Displays the “Blinked eye detected” message. Off Does not display the message.
Changes the settings of the sound produced when you operate the camera. 1 t (Settings) t t [Beep] t desired mode (Main Settings) High Low Turns on the beep/shutter sound when you operate the touch panel/ press the shutter button. If you want to lower the beep volume, select [Low]. Off Turns off the beep/shutter sound. MENU/Settings Search Turns on the shutter sound when you press the shutter button.
This sets the brightness of the LCD screen. 1 t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LCD Brightness] t desired mode Sets the LCD screen to normal brightness. Bright Sets the LCD screen to high brightness. Operation Search Normal Table of contents LCD Brightness • This function is useful when viewing images in bright outside light. • In [Bright] mode, the battery power may decrease faster.
Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
Sets the color of the screen display. 1 t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Display color] t desired mode White Sets the background color of the LCD screen.
You can set whether to use a demonstration of Smile Shutter or AVCHD movie playback. When there is no need to view a demonstration, set to [Off]. 1 Table of contents Demo Mode t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Demo Mode] t desired mode t [OK] Demo Mode2 Automatically starts the Smile Shutter demonstration when no operation is performed for 15 seconds.
Initializes the setting to the default setting. Even if you execute [Initialize], the images are retained. 1 t (Settings) t t [Initialize] t [OK] Table of contents Initialize (Main Settings) Operation Search Note • Be sure not to turn off the camera while initializing.
Sets the resolution to be output to a TV from the HDMI terminal when you view images by connecting the multi-output stand (supplied) of this camera to the HDMI terminal of a High Definition TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 1 Table of contents HDMI Resolution t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [HDMI Resolution] t desired mode Operation Search The camera automatically recognizes an HD TV and sets the output resolution. 1080i Outputs signals in HD picture quality (1080i).
This setting allows (TV) remote control of a camera that is connected to a “BRAVIA” Sync TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). For details on “BRAVIA” Sync, see page 150. 1 Table of contents CTRL FOR HDMI t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [CTRL FOR HDMI] t desired mode Enables remote-controlled operation. Off Disables remote-controlled operation. • You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV.
Selects the video signal output type from either SD or HD (1080i) in accordance with the type of TV you connect to the camera using an HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). 1 Table of contents COMPONENT t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [COMPONENT] t desired mode Operation Search Select this item to connect the camera to a 1080i-capable High Definition TV.
Displays the dedicated operation buttons when the camera is installed in the housing (Marine Pack). Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the housing. 1 Table of contents Housing t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [Housing] t desired mode Changes the function of the buttons. Off Does not change any functions. • Objects cannot be brought into focus by touching the screen. • Some functions are limited, and the icon positions on the LCD screen change.
Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer or a USB device using the USB cable. 1 Table of contents USB Connect t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [USB Connect] t desired mode PTP/MTP When you connect the camera to a computer, the AutoPlay Wizard appears, and the still images in the recording folder on the camera are imported to the computer (with Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X). Note • You cannot import movies when [PTP/MTP] is selected.
Sets the display method for the recording media displayed on a computer screen or other monitor when the camera is connected with a computer or AV component using a USB connection. 1 Table of contents LUN Settings t (Settings) t (Main Settings) t [LUN Settings] t desired mode Single When the memory card is inserted into the camera, the images on the memory card are displayed; when it is not inserted, the images in the internal memory are displayed.
You can use “Music Transfer” in the CD-ROM (supplied) to change background music tracks. 1 t (Settings) t t [Download Music] (Main Settings) 2 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer, then start “Music Transfer”. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to change music files. Operation Search The message “Change slideshow music Connect to PC” is displayed.
You can delete all the background music files stored in the camera. It can be used in cases such as when the background music files are damaged and cannot be played. 1 t (Settings) t t [Format Music] t [OK] Table of contents Format Music (Main Settings) Operation Search zRestoring the music preset at the factory to the camera 1Execute [Download Music], then make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. 2Start “Music Transfer”, then restore the default music.
Sets the length of time until the LCD screen goes dark and the time until the camera turns off. If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on using the battery pack, the screen goes dark and the camera later turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack (Auto power-off function). 1 Proactively saves the battery power. If the camera is not operated for a certain period of time, the power turns off automatically.
You can select TransferJet communication settings. TransferJet is a close-up, wireless transfer technology that allows data to be transferred by closely aligning two products that you want to communicate with each other. To find out whether your camera is equipped with the TransferJet function, check for the (TransferJet) mark on the bottom of the camera. Using a Memory Stick with TransferJet (sold separately) allows images to be transferred between TransferJet-compatible devices.
Sets whether to use the upload function of an Eye-Fi card (commercially available), when you use the Eye-Fi card with this camera. [Eye-Fi] is displayed only when the Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camera. 1 t (Settings) t t [Eye-Fi] t desired mode Table of contents Eye-Fi (Main Settings) Operation Search Uses the upload function. The Eye-Fi mode display icon on the LCD screen will change depending on the communication mode of the Eye-Fi card. Eye-Fi card is in standby mode.
Notes Table of contents Operation Search MENU/Settings Search • When you use a new Eye-Fi card for the first time, copy the install file of the PC application written in the Eye-Fi card first, then format the card. • Before using the Eye-Fi card, upgrade the firmware of the Eye-Fi card to the latest version. For details on version upgrades, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card. • When uploading image data, [Power Save] is not available.
Enables you to perform calibration when the touch panel buttons do not react at the appropriate points where you touch. 1 t (Settings) t t [Calibration] Table of contents Calibration (Main Settings) MENU/Settings Search Notes • If you touch [Cancel] to stop calibration mid-way, any adjustments made up to that point are not applied. • If you fail to touch the right spot, the calibration is not performed. Touch the center of the × mark again.
Formats the memory card or the internal memory. To ensure stable operations of the memory card, we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time. Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card. This data cannot be restored. Be sure to backup any important data to a PC or other storage location.
Creates a folder in a memory card to store recorded images. Images are recorded in the newly created folder until you create another folder or select another recording folder. 1 Table of contents Create REC.Folder t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Create REC.Folder] t [OK] zOn the folders MENU/Settings Search • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images.
Changes the folder in the memory card that is currently used to store recorded images. 1 t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) t [Change REC.Folder] • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • You cannot select the following folder as a recording folder. – “100” folder – A folder with a number that has either “sssMSDCF” or “sssANV01” only • You cannot move recorded images to another folder.
Deletes the folder in a memory card that is used to store recorded images. 1 t (Settings) t Tool) t [Delete REC.Folder] (Memory Card / MENU/Settings Search Notes • This item is not displayed when the internal memory is used to record images. • If you delete the folder set as the recording folder using [Delete REC.Folder], the folder that has the largest folder number is selected as the next recording folder. • You can delete only empty folders.
Copies all images in the internal memory to a memory card. 1 Insert a memory card with sufficient free capacity into the camera. 2 (Memory Card Notes MENU/Settings Search • Use a fully charged battery pack. If you attempt to copy image files using a battery pack with little remaining charge, the battery pack may run out, causing copying to fail or possibly corrupting the data. • You cannot copy images individually. • The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying.
Selects the method used to assign file numbers to images. 1 t (Settings) t (Memory Card Tool) or (Internal Memory Tool) t [File Number] t desired mode Reset Starts from 0001 each time the folder is changed. (When the recording folder contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number is assigned.) MENU/Settings Search Assigns numbers to files in sequence even if the recording folder or the memory card is changed.
Table of contents Area Setting Adjusts the time to the local time of a selected area. 1 t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Area Setting] t desired mode Destination You use the camera set to the time at your destination. Set the destination area. zChanging Area Setting Setting a frequently visited destination lets you easily adjust the time when you visit that destination. MENU/Settings Search You use the camera in your area.
Sets the date and time again. 1 t (Settings) t (Clock Settings) t [Date & Time Setting] t desired mode You can select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings You can select Daylight Savings [On]/[Off]. Date & Time You can set the date and time. • The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the CDROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.
You can view images recorded on the camera in standard picture quality by connecting the camera to a Standard Definition (SD) TV. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 2 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). 3 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the AV Cable (supplied). Operation Search 1 Turn off both the camera and the TV.
You can view images recorded on the camera in high picture quality by connecting the camera to a High Definition (HD) TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable. Refer also to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. 2 Connect the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) or HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Operation Search 1 Turn off both the camera and the HD TV.
Connect the camera to the HDMI terminal of an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). Table of contents Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately) 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied). Operation Search 2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately).
Table of contents Viewing an image by connecting the camera to an HD TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately) Connect the camera to an HD (High Definition) TV using the HD Output Adaptor Cable (sold separately). Use a Type2c-compliant HD Output Adaptor Cable.
When you use a TV that has “BRAVIA” Sync (compatible with SYNC MENU) support, you can operate the playback functions of the camera using the remote controller supplied with the TV by connecting the camera to the TV using the HDMI Cable (sold separately). 2 Connect the multi-output stand to the TV using an HDMI Cable (sold separately). Operation Search 1 Attach the camera to the multi-output stand (supplied).
Notes Table of contents Operation Search • When the camera is connected to a TV set using an HDMI Cable, the functions that you can operate are limited. • When you touch the LCD screen of the camera while you operate the remote controller, the remote controller operation is temporarily interrupted. • You can perform the operation of the camera with the remote controller of your TV by connecting your camera to a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. For details, see the operating instructions of the TV.
“PMB” and other applications are contained on the CD-ROM (supplied) to allow more versatile use of images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. Table of contents Using with your computer Recommended computer environment (Windows) Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP2/ Windows 7 Others CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/ editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster/ Intel Core 2 Duo 1.
Installing “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)” and “Music Transfer” (Windows) The installation menu screen appears. • If it does not appear, double-click [Computer] (in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t (SONYPMB). • If the AutoPlay screen appears, select “Run Install.exe” and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation. Operation Search 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CDROM drive. Table of contents Using the software 2 Click [Install].
Installing “Music Transfer” (Macintosh) 2 Double-click (SONYPMB). Table of contents 1 Turn on your Macintosh computer, and insert the CD-ROM (supplied) into the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the [MusicTransfer.pkg] file in the [Mac] folder. The installation of the software starts. Operation Search Notes • “PMB” is not compatible with Macintosh computers. • Shut down all other application software before you install “Music Transfer”. • For installation, you need to log on as Administrator.
2 Turn on the computer, then press (Playback) button. 3 Connect the camera to your computer. • When a USB connection is established for the first time, your computer automatically runs a program to recognize the camera. Wait for a while. Operation Search 1 Insert a sufficiently charged battery pack into the camera, or connect an AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) to the multi-output stand (supplied) and a wall outlet (wall socket), and attach the camera to the multi-output stand.
Importing images to a computer (Macintosh) Table of contents 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop t the folder where the images you want to import are stored. 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon. The image files are copied to the hard disk. The image is displayed. Operation Search 3 Double-click the hard disk icon t the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files.
This camera has a built-in application “PMB Portable”. You can use this application to do the following: For details on “PMB Portable”, see the “PMB Portable” help. Starting up “PMB Portable” (Windows) 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. When you connect the camera and your computer, AutoPlay Wizard appears. Click [×] to close the AutoPlay Wizard for any unnecessary drives. MENU/Settings Search When using “PMB Portable” for the first time, you must select the language.
Starting up “PMB Portable” (Macintosh) When you connect the camera and your computer, [PMBPORTABLE] appears on the desktop. Click [×] for any unnecessary drives. Table of contents 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer. 2 Click [PMBP_Mac] in the [PMBPORTABLE] folder. The Region Selection screen appears. The User Agreement screen appears. 4 Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click [I Agree].
You can create a disc from AVCHD movies that have been recorded with this camera. Table of contents Creating a disc of movies Selecting the method for creating a disc of movies Creation method Blu-ray disc playback devices (Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.) Importing movies to a computer using “PMB” and creating a Blu-ray disc AVCHD format playback devices (Sony Blu-ray disc player, PlayStation®3, etc.
The following 12-cm discs can be used with “PMB”. For information on Blu-ray discs, see page 160. Disc type Characteristics DVD-R / DVD+R / DVD+R DL Cannot be re-written. DVD-RW / DVD+RW Can be re-written and used again. Operation Search • Always maintain your PlayStation®3 to use the latest version of the PlayStation®3 system software. • The PlayStation®3 may not be available in some countries/regions.
DVD discs with standard definition image quality (STD) can be created using supplied “PMB” software and selecting an AVCHD movie imported to the PC. Table of contents Creating standard definition image quality (STD) discs 1 Turn on the power of the PC and insert an unused disc in the DVD drive. • If software other than “PMB” starts automatically, exit that software. 3 Select the AVCHD movie to be written to the disc. 4 Click (STD)].
Notes • When you print images shot in 16:9 mode, both edges may be cut off. • You cannot print panoramic images depending on the printer. You can take a memory card containing images shot with the camera to a photo printing service shop. As long as the shop supports photo printing services conforming to DPOF, you can make a (Print order) mark on images in advance on the viewing menu so that you do not have to reselect them when you print them out at the shop.
If you experience trouble with the camera, try the following solutions. 1 Check the items on pages 163 to 170. Table of contents Troubleshooting If a code such as “C/E:ss:ss” appears on the screen, see page 171. 4 Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Be aware that by sending the camera for repair, you give consent that the contents of the internal memory, music files may be checked.
The remaining charge indicator is incorrect. Table of contents • 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. Depending on conditions of use, the display may remain incorrect. • The battery pack is dead (page 179). Replace it with a new one. Cannot charge the battery pack.
Anti-blur function does not work. Recording takes a long time. Table of contents • The anti-blur function may not work properly when shooting night scenes. • Shoot after pressing the shutter button halfway down. • When the shutter speed becomes slower than a certain speed, for example, when you shoot images in dark locations, the camera automatically reduces the image noise. This function is called NR (noise reduction) slow shutter and the shooting time takes longer. Zoom does not work.
Fuzzy white circular spots appear in images shot using the flash. The close-up shoot function (Macro/Focus On) does not work. • There is no function for forcibly turning off macro shooting. In [Auto] mode, you can even shoot a distant subject. The date and time are not displayed on the LCD screen. MENU/Settings Search Macro shooting cannot be turned off. Operation Search • (Landscape) mode, (Twilight) mode or (Fireworks) mode is selected in the Scene Selection.
Cannot shoot images in succession. Table of contents • You cannot shoot images in succession while the Smile Shutter function is activated. • The internal memory or the memory card is full. Delete unnecessary images (page 93). • The battery level is low. Insert charged battery pack. The same image is shot several times. • Set [Burst Settings] to [Off] (page 70). • [Scene Recognition] is set to [Advanced] (page 80). Cannot play back images. Cannot play back stereoscopic images on the camera.
• Check that the TV is set to display the 3D images. Deleting Table of contents The 3D images do not appear on the TV even though the camera is in [3D Viewing] mode. Cannot delete an image. Computers A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media is not recognized by a computer with a “Memory Stick” media slot. Your computer does not recognize the camera. Index • When the battery level is low, insert the charged battery pack or use the AC adaptor (sold separately). • Set [USB Connect] to [Mass Storage] (page 129).
• You are playing back the movie directly from the internal memory or the memory card. Use “PMB” and import the movie to your computer, then play back the movie (page 153). Table of contents The image and sound are interrupted by noise when you view a movie on a computer. Images once exported to a computer cannot be viewed on the camera. Memory card Operation Search • Use “PMB” to play images stored on a PC with this camera.
Cannot print images with the date. • The 3D images displayed on the camera are MPO files, but the images to be printed are JPEG files, so in some cases, the images to be printed out are not the same as the ones displayed on the LCD screen. Touch panel • Perform [Calibration] (page 137). • [Housing] is set to [On] (page 128). The paint pen operation reacts at inappropriate points. • Perform [Calibration] (page 137). MENU/Settings Search Cannot operate the touch panel buttons correctly or fully.
Table of contents Warning indicators and messages Self-diagnosis display Operation Search If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on the camera is working. The last two digits (indicated by ss) will differ depending on the state of the camera. If you cannot solve the problem even after trying the following corrective actions a few times, the camera may need repair. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
System error Camera overheating Allow it to cool Table of contents • Turn the power off and then on again. • The camera temperature has risen. The power may turn off automatically, or you may be unable to record movies. Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down. • Turn the power off and then on again. Reinsert the memory card Memory card type error • The inserted memory card cannot be used in the camera (page 3).
No still images File found which was not recognized Table of contents • There are no 3D images that can be played back in [3D Viewing] mode. • The selected folder or date does not contain a file that can be played back in a slideshow. • You tried to delete a folder containing a file that cannot be played on this camera. Delete the file on a computer and then delete the folder. • A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card (for example: 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE).
• For recording movies, it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media, a “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media or an SD memory card (Class 4 or faster). Table of contents MP4 12M is not supported with this memory card MP4 6M is not supported with this memory card Recording is unavailable in this movie format • Set [Movie format] to [MP4] (page 111). Error Playing Music • Delete the Music file, or replace it with a normal Music file.
• The camera temperature has risen. You cannot record images until the temperature has gone down. Recording has stopped due to increased camera temperature Table of contents Recording function unavailable due to high internal temperature • Recording has stopped due to a rise in temperature while recording a movie. Please wait until the temperature goes down. Operation Search • When you record movies for a long time, the camera temperature rises. In this case, stop recording movies.
You can use the battery charger (supplied), and the AC-LS5 AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Table of contents Using the camera abroad Note • Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter), as this may cause a malfunction. To view movies shot using this camera on a television, the camera and television must use the same color television system.
The types of memory cards that can be used with the camera are “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media, “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media, “Memory Stick Duo” media, SD memory card, SDHC memory card and SDXC memory card. MultiMediaCard cannot be used. Table of contents Memory card Notes Index • When inserting a memory card into a memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. Incorrect insertion may result in a malfunction.
Operation Search • This product is compatible with “Memory Stick Micro” media (“M2”). “M2” is an abbreviation for “Memory Stick Micro” media. • To use a “Memory Stick Micro” media with the camera, be sure to insert the “Memory Stick Micro” media into an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size. If you insert a “Memory Stick Micro” media into the camera without an “M2” Adaptor as large as of Duo size, you might not be able to remove it from the camera.
On charging the battery pack • We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F). The battery pack may not be fully charged in temperatures outside this range. Table of contents Battery pack Effective use of the battery pack Index • Fully discharge the battery pack before storing and store it in a cool, dry place.
Operation Search MENU/Settings Search • Only NP-BN1-type battery packs (and no others) can be charged in the battery charger (supplied). Batteries other than the specified kind may leak, overheat, or explode if you attempt to charge them, posing a risk of injury from electrocution and burns. • The CHARGE lamp on the supplied battery charger has the following two flash patterns. Fast flash: The lamp repeatedly flashes on and off at approximately 0.15-second intervals.
Intelligent Pantilter (sold separately) allows you to take pictures, by having the camera detect people’s faces. For details, see the operating instructions supplied with Intelligent Pantilter.
Recording and playback on the camera Based on the AVCHD format, your camera records with the high definition image quality (HD) mentioned below. 1080 60i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920×1080/60i, 1440×1080/60i 1080 50i-compatible device MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920×1080/50i, 1440×1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 2ch Recording media: Memory card *1 *2 *3 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1,080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system.
TransferJet communications conform to the standard given below. TransferJet standard: Conforms to PCL Spec. Rev. 1.0 • Use the “SCSI” communication protocol above when connecting to a TransferJet-compatible device (sold separately). Or, use the “OBEX” communication protocol when sharing data between cameras.
The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places Operation Search • 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.
Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Table of contents Insert charged battery pack in the camera, and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off.
3D Functions ......................................................................48 Create REC.Folder .........................................................139 3D Shooting ........................................................................50 Creating a disc .................................................................159 3D Sweep Panorama .......................................................50 CTRL FOR HDMI .........................................................126 3D Viewing .......
N Gourmet ................................................................................37 Names of parts ...................................................................17 Grid Line ............................................................................113 Number of images in index ........................................109 Number of still images .................................................184 H Hand-held Twilight..........................................................
U Scene Recog. Guide ......................................................116 Underwater ..........................................................................37 Scene Recognition............................................................80 Underwater iSweep Panorama ....................................39 Scene Selection..................................................................36 Underwater White Balance ..........................................76 SD ...................................
Notes on the License Index The software that is eligible for the following GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are included in the camera. This informs you that you have a right to have access to, modify, and redistribute source code for these software programs under the conditions of the supplied GPL/LGPL. Source code is provided on the web. Use the following URL to download it. http://www.sony.
