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...device does not cause harmful interference. GB 7 Operation is subject to the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ [ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this DSC-HX20V/HX30V Digital Still Camera is in compliance with RSS-310 of Industry ... users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this device must accept any service ...
...device does not cause harmful interference. GB 7 Operation is subject to the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ [ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this DSC-HX20V/HX30V Digital Still Camera is in compliance with RSS-310 of Industry ... users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than 3 meters (9.8 feet). [ Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this device must accept any service ...
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... Auto)/ (Program Auto)/ (Manual Exposure Shooting)/ (Memory recall mode)/ (iSweep Panorama)/ (Movie Mode)/ (3D Shooting)/ (Scene Selection)/ (Background Defocus) C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E CUSTOM (Custom) button F Power/Charge lamp G ON/OFF (Power) button H Flash • Do not hold your fingers near the flash. • When using the flash, the flash pops up automatically. • The flash goes down automatically when the power is turned off, the camera is switched to playback mode...
... Auto)/ (Program Auto)/ (Manual Exposure Shooting)/ (Memory recall mode)/ (iSweep Panorama)/ (Movie Mode)/ (3D Shooting)/ (Scene Selection)/ (Background Defocus) C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E CUSTOM (Custom) button F Power/Charge lamp G ON/OFF (Power) button H Flash • Do not hold your fingers near the flash. • When using the flash, the flash pops up automatically. • The flash goes down automatically when the power is turned off, the camera is switched to playback mode...
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... strap S Control wheel T MENU button U / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button V Battery insertion slot W Battery eject lever X Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the battery inserted incorrectly may occur. Y Access lamp Z Memory card slot wj (TransferJet™) mark GB wk Micro USB connector wl Battery/memory card cover Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as...
... strap S Control wheel T MENU button U / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button V Battery insertion slot W Battery eject lever X Tripod receptacle • Use a tripod with the battery inserted incorrectly may occur. Y Access lamp Z Memory card slot wj (TransferJet™) mark GB wk Micro USB connector wl Battery/memory card cover Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as...
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... Power/Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and re-insert the battery pack. GB 12 Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Power cord (Mains lead) For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error Charging paused due to overheating 1 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable...
... Power/Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and re-insert the battery pack. GB 12 Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Power cord (Mains lead) For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error Charging paused due to overheating 1 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the micro USB cable...
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... set to [Off] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp. The flash strobes once every two times. - Approx. 320 images Viewing (still images) Approx. 230 min. Resolution] is set limits (page 27), press the MOVIE (Movie) button again and continue shooting. Shooting functions such as the zoom do not operate. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) - The power turns on the CIPA standard, and is fully charged. GB • The above number of images...
... set to [Off] (DSC-HX20V/HX30V only). - [Disp. The flash strobes once every two times. - Approx. 320 images Viewing (still images) Approx. 230 min. Resolution] is set limits (page 27), press the MOVIE (Movie) button again and continue shooting. Shooting functions such as the zoom do not operate. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) - The power turns on the CIPA standard, and is fully charged. GB • The above number of images...
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... playback screen to the USB connection screen. Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card (sold separately) for shooting to supply power when shooting. x Supplying power The camera can be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. • When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the micro USB cable while the camera is in playback mode, the display...
... playback screen to the USB connection screen. Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure the notched corner faces correctly. 1 Open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card (sold separately) for shooting to supply power when shooting. x Supplying power The camera can be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. • When the camera is connected directly to a computer or to a power outlet using the micro USB cable while the camera is in playback mode, the display...
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Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on-screen instructions, then press z on the control wheel. 4 Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] t [OK]. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12...
Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select a desired geographic location by following the on-screen instructions, then press z on the control wheel. 4 Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] t [OK]. • Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12...
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... recorded when movie recording is finished. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera's default settings and when the temperature is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. When the image is in Do not cover the flash (A). 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode Shooting still images GB W/T (Zoom) lever W: zoom out T: zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights...
... recorded when movie recording is finished. • Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the camera's default settings and when the temperature is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. When the image is in Do not cover the flash (A). 1 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode Shooting still images GB W/T (Zoom) lever W: zoom out T: zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights...
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... turn the control wheel Set: z 1 Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with v on the control wheel or by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel, then press z. x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Returning to view movies. GB 20 x Selecting next/previous image Select an image by turning the control wheel. Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in...
... turn the control wheel Set: z 1 Press the (Playback) button. • When images on a memory card recorded with v on the control wheel or by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel, then press z. x Deleting an image 1 Press / (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. x Returning to view movies. GB 20 x Selecting next/previous image Select an image by turning the control wheel. Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in...
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.... Select the image size and the quality for still images. Select pre-set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. (Flash): Allows you want to select a flash mode for still images, panoramic images or movie files. When [HDR Painting] is moving. Select the 3D image shooting mode. Shooting/Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer and burst shooting mode. (Photo Creativity): Allows you to change the screen display. / (Cont. Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even...
.... Select the image size and the quality for still images. Select pre-set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior Auto]. (Flash): Allows you want to select a flash mode for still images, panoramic images or movie files. When [HDR Painting] is moving. Select the 3D image shooting mode. Shooting/Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer and burst shooting mode. (Photo Creativity): Allows you to change the screen display. / (Cont. Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even...
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... Shooting Interval Select the number of the image. Scene Recognition Set to the adjusted value set based on the selected White Balance tone. Face Detection Select to extract. Color Saturation Adjust the vividness of an image. GB EV Adjust the exposure manually. White Balance Adjust color tones of the image. Contrast Adjust the contrast of images taken per second for detecting smiles. Smile Shutter Set to determine the exposure. Cont. ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity. Extracted Color...
... Shooting Interval Select the number of the image. Scene Recognition Set to the adjusted value set based on the selected White Balance tone. Face Detection Select to extract. Color Saturation Adjust the vividness of an image. GB EV Adjust the exposure manually. White Balance Adjust color tones of the image. Contrast Adjust the contrast of images taken per second for detecting smiles. Smile Shutter Set to determine the exposure. Cont. ISO Adjust the luminous sensitivity. Extracted Color...
User Manual
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... camera. Send to Computer* Back up images by transferring them to a computer connected to automatically shoot two images and select image in 3D mode on a 3D TV. Shooting Group Select to your needs. *1 DSC-HX20V/HX30V only *2 DSC-HX30/HX30V only Viewing Slideshow Select a method of view will change the setting for images. Register Setting Register the desired modes or camera settings. Display Cont. In-Camera Guide Search the camera's functions according to display burst images in movie mode. If you change . Delete Delete an image...
... camera. Send to Computer* Back up images by transferring them to a computer connected to automatically shoot two images and select image in 3D mode on a 3D TV. Shooting Group Select to your needs. *1 DSC-HX20V/HX30V only *2 DSC-HX30/HX30V only Viewing Slideshow Select a method of view will change the setting for images. Register Setting Register the desired modes or camera settings. Display Cont. In-Camera Guide Search the camera's functions according to display burst images in movie mode. If you change . Delete Delete an image...
User Manual
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.../Airplane Mode/GPS setting*1/GPS assist data*1/Dlt. You can be selected. (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed GB 25 Rotate In-Camera Guide Rotate a still image to your needs. * DSC-HX30/HX30V only x Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is not inserted, and only [Format] can change the default GB settings on Smartphone/Disp MAC Address Memory Card Tool*3 Clock Settings Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Area Setting/Date & Time Setting/Auto Clock ADJ*1/ Auto...
.../Airplane Mode/GPS setting*1/GPS assist data*1/Dlt. You can be selected. (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed GB 25 Rotate In-Camera Guide Rotate a still image to your needs. * DSC-HX30/HX30V only x Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is not inserted, and only [Format] can change the default GB settings on Smartphone/Disp MAC Address Memory Card Tool*3 Clock Settings Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Area Setting/Date & Time Setting/Auto Clock ADJ*1/ Auto...
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....sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ x Features of the various "PlayMemories Home" functions, connect to the Internet and install the "Expanded Feature". • You can import images shot with the date. • You can correct (Red Eye Correction, etc.) still images, print the images, send images by shooting date in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t [PMHOME] t Double-click [PMHOME.EXE] 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and use "PlayMemories Home". If you play...
....sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ x Features of the various "PlayMemories Home" functions, connect to the Internet and install the "Expanded Feature". • You can import images shot with the date. • You can correct (Red Eye Correction, etc.) still images, print the images, send images by shooting date in Windows XP, [My Computer]) t [PMHOME] t Double-click [PMHOME.EXE] 3 Follow the instructions on your computer and use "PlayMemories Home". If you play...
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... recordable time of movies The number of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting conditions, the subject GB or the image quality/size settings. 27 When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is possible for recording. x Still images Size 18M VGA 16:9(13M) Capacity Internal memory...
... recordable time of movies The number of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR (Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting conditions, the subject GB or the image quality/size settings. 27 When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is possible for recording. x Still images Size 18M VGA 16:9(13M) Capacity Internal memory...
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GPS-compatible: DSC-HX20V/HX30V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX30 - However, you need to the individual. To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it . • If you do not record the direction or location information, set [Airplane Mode] to the operating instructions supplied with the device or software you require, as necessary. If you may experience discomfort in the form of the camera. Note...
GPS-compatible: DSC-HX20V/HX30V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX30 - However, you need to the individual. To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it . • If you do not record the direction or location information, set [Airplane Mode] to the operating instructions supplied with the device or software you require, as necessary. If you may experience discomfort in the form of the camera. Note...
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... some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may get hot due to water. These dots are a normal result of the pixels are operational for effective use excessive strength on the flash • Do not carry the camera by the flash unit, or use . In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. Notes on it before using extremely high...
... some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may get hot due to water. These dots are a normal result of the pixels are operational for effective use excessive strength on the flash • Do not carry the camera by the flash unit, or use . In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired. Notes on it before using extremely high...
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... pixel number of camera: Approx. 18.9 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 18.2 Megapixels Lens: Sony G 20× zoom lens f = 4.45 mm - 89 mm (25 mm - 500 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.2 (W) - Movies (MP4 format): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 105 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD cards, "Memory Stick Micro" media, microSD memory cards Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to...
... pixel number of camera: Approx. 18.9 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 18.2 Megapixels Lens: Sony G 20× zoom lens f = 4.45 mm - 89 mm (25 mm - 500 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.2 (W) - Movies (MP4 format): Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 105 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD cards, "Memory Stick Micro" media, microSD memory cards Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to...
Brochure
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... same time. The result is captured such as you can also pull images from your HD TV.2 With dual record of the camera's sharp Sony® G lens. In addition, a mechanical shutter helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects. 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama™ mode Produce awe-inspiring images with the ultra-zoom DSC-HX30V. Clear Image Zoom doubles optical zoom for movies. Photo Creativity Share images to view images on a large screen...
... same time. The result is captured such as you can also pull images from your HD TV.2 With dual record of the camera's sharp Sony® G lens. In addition, a mechanical shutter helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects. 3D Still Image and 3D Sweep Panorama™ mode Produce awe-inspiring images with the ultra-zoom DSC-HX30V. Clear Image Zoom doubles optical zoom for movies. Photo Creativity Share images to view images on a large screen...
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... Photo Creativity allows you can view Picture Effects and Photo Creativity effects in real time on Optics/Lens Lens Type Sony G Aperture f 3.2-5.8 Optical Zoom 20x Focal Length (35mm equivalent) Still 16:9: 27.5550mm / Still 4:3: 25-500mm / Movie 16:9: Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups Minimum Focus Distance Aspheric Elements 4 Clear Image Zoom 40x Steady Shot Mode:Active Yes LCD Display LCD Type 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ TruBlack™ display (921K dots) Brightness Control...
... Photo Creativity allows you can view Picture Effects and Photo Creativity effects in real time on Optics/Lens Lens Type Sony G Aperture f 3.2-5.8 Optical Zoom 20x Focal Length (35mm equivalent) Still 16:9: 27.5550mm / Still 4:3: 25-500mm / Movie 16:9: Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups Minimum Focus Distance Aspheric Elements 4 Clear Image Zoom 40x Steady Shot Mode:Active Yes LCD Display LCD Type 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD™ TruBlack™ display (921K dots) Brightness Control...
