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... fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this camera only, and should not be used with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as in direct sunlight or in a car ... handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. DSC-RX1 Serial No. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any shock or force...
... fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this camera only, and should not be used with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as in direct sunlight or in a car ... handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. DSC-RX1 Serial No. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any shock or force...
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Table of contents Introduction of functions 9 Before use Notes on using your camera 11 Checking the supplied items 14 Identifying parts 15 Front side 15 Rear side/Sides 16 Top side ... using the Fn (Function) button 25 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button ... 27 Using the In-Camera Guide 35 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack 36 Charging time (Full charge 38 Charging by connecting to a computer 39 Checking the remaining battery... Setting the date and time 43 Setting the date/time and area again 44 Shooting a clear movie without camera shake 45 GB 7
Table of contents Introduction of functions 9 Before use Notes on using your camera 11 Checking the supplied items 14 Identifying parts 15 Front side 15 Rear side/Sides 16 Top side ... using the Fn (Function) button 25 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button ... 27 Using the In-Camera Guide 35 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack 36 Charging time (Full charge 38 Charging by connecting to a computer 39 Checking the remaining battery... Setting the date and time 43 Setting the date/time and area again 44 Shooting a clear movie without camera shake 45 GB 7
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... 59 Recommended computer environment (Windows) ... 60 Recommended computer environment (Mac 60 Installing "PlayMemories Home 61 Installing "Image Data Converter 63 Others Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User Guide 64 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies 65 Specifications 69 Index 73 GB 8
... 59 Recommended computer environment (Windows) ... 60 Recommended computer environment (Mac 60 Installing "PlayMemories Home 61 Installing "Image Data Converter 63 Others Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User Guide 64 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies 65 Specifications 69 Index 73 GB 8
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ISO (53)/Multi Frame Noise Reduct. (53) You can shoot close-ups of this camera Macro mode (46) You can adjust the luminous sensitivity. Features of subjects such as single shooting, continuous shooting, or bracket shooting. GB 9 Introduction of the ...
ISO (53)/Multi Frame Noise Reduct. (53) You can shoot close-ups of this camera Macro mode (46) You can adjust the luminous sensitivity. Features of subjects such as single shooting, continuous shooting, or bracket shooting. GB 9 Introduction of the ...
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...gradation. Creative Style (54) You can change the screen display mode by pressing DISP on the control wheel. How to operate or customize the camera Display information (29) You can select the desired style from among 13 styles. You can also adjust certain image factors, such as exposure,... using a tripod. Introduction of functions DRO/Auto HDR (55) [D-Range Opt.]: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and produces an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. [Auto HDR...
...gradation. Creative Style (54) You can change the screen display mode by pressing DISP on the control wheel. How to operate or customize the camera Display information (29) You can select the desired style from among 13 styles. You can also adjust certain image factors, such as exposure,... using a tripod. Introduction of functions DRO/Auto HDR (55) [D-Range Opt.]: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and produces an image with the optimal brightness and gradation. [Auto HDR...
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...GB 11 In such a case, save your images to a PC or other bright light. In some cases, the camera cannot be saved or recorded. Carl Zeiss lens The camera is capable of flash emission may not be able to format any important data to be repaired. • Do ...on it may be restored. The lens for the first time. It may cause a malfunction and you use this camera records using a progressive method. Before use Notes on using your camera Before use . compatible devices and 1080 50icompatible devices. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic ...
...GB 11 In such a case, save your images to a PC or other bright light. In some cases, the camera cannot be saved or recorded. Carl Zeiss lens The camera is capable of flash emission may not be able to format any important data to be repaired. • Do ...on it may be restored. The lens for the first time. It may cause a malfunction and you use this camera records using a progressive method. Before use Notes on using your camera Before use . compatible devices and 1080 50icompatible devices. This increases the resolution, and provides a smoother, more realistic ...
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... Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on the screen in a cold location. GB 12 No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to... sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. The internal mechanism may get hot due to other equipment on your camera Notes on importing AVCHD movies ...
... Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • Playback of images recorded with your camera on the screen in a cold location. GB 12 No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to... sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time. The internal mechanism may get hot due to other equipment on your camera Notes on importing AVCHD movies ...
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...or stepping on the product. Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format. On use Notes when playing movies on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other than those that... do not support High Profile - Notes when disposing of or transferring the camera Before you delete registered faces to protect personal information (page 31). Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p format can be played...
...or stepping on the product. Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format. On use Notes when playing movies on other devices • This camera uses MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other than those that... do not support High Profile - Notes when disposing of or transferring the camera Before you delete registered faces to protect personal information (page 31). Movies recorded in 1080 60p/1080 50p format can be played...
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...in the U.S.A. BX1 (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP- Use the appropriate one that matches your camera. and Canada) • Micro USB cable (1) • AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (1) (For customers in countries/ regions other than the.... • Shoulder strap (1) • Lens cap (1) AC Adaptor AC-UD11 (1) (For customers in the USA and Canada) • Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Cleaning Cloth (1) • Instruction Manual (1) (this manual) GB 14
...in the U.S.A. BX1 (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (not supplied in parentheses indicates the number of pieces. • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP- Use the appropriate one that matches your camera. and Canada) • Micro USB cable (1) • AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (1) (For customers in countries/ regions other than the.... • Shoulder strap (1) • Lens cap (1) AC Adaptor AC-UD11 (1) (For customers in the USA and Canada) • Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Cleaning Cloth (1) • Instruction Manual (1) (this manual) GB 14
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Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for shoulder strap • Attach both ends of the strap to the camera. Front side Before use A Hooks for the parts. G Macro switching ring (46) H Focus mode dial (23) I Focusing ring (23) B AF illuminator (28)/Self-timer lamp C Lens hood index D Lens E Aperture ring (23) F Aperture index/Macro switching index GB 15
Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for shoulder strap • Attach both ends of the strap to the camera. Front side Before use A Hooks for the parts. G Macro switching ring (46) H Focus mode dial (23) I Focusing ring (23) B AF illuminator (28)/Self-timer lamp C Lens hood index D Lens E Aperture ring (23) F Aperture index/Macro switching index GB 15
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...) switch (23) B Light sensor C Charge lamp (37) D Micro USB connector (61) E HDMI micro jack F m (Microphone) jack • When an external microphone is supplied by the camera. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is connected, the...
...) switch (23) B Light sensor C Charge lamp (37) D Micro USB connector (61) E HDMI micro jack F m (Microphone) jack • When an external microphone is supplied by the camera. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is connected, the...
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The camera functions for the multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Operations with the accessory shoe. Doing so may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the multi interface shoe. You can also ...
The camera functions for the multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Operations with the accessory shoe. Doing so may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the multi interface shoe. You can also ...
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Bottom Identifying parts A Battery insertion slot (36) B Memory card slot (41) C Access lamp (42) D Lock lever E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. G Battery/Memory card cover (36, 41) GB 18 Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
Bottom Identifying parts A Battery insertion slot (36) B Memory card slot (41) C Access lamp (42) D Lock lever E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. G Battery/Memory card cover (36, 41) GB 18 Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur.
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... setup screen for functions set up or operate various functions using the Fn button. Macro switching ring Switches to the button. button Displays the In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. Functions list Functions list Functions that can be operated using the buttons/dials You can set using these buttons/dials. Exposure compensation...
... setup screen for functions set up or operate various functions using the Fn button. Macro switching ring Switches to the button. button Displays the In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. Functions list Functions list Functions that can be operated using the buttons/dials You can set using these buttons/dials. Exposure compensation...
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...* Selects the exposure mode for movie recording to suit your subject or effect. (P/A/S/M) Shoots still images with a texture unique to the selected effect. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/ HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature/Watercolor/ Illustration) Analyzes the...
...* Selects the exposure mode for movie recording to suit your subject or effect. (P/A/S/M) Shoots still images with a texture unique to the selected effect. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/ HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature/Watercolor/ Illustration) Analyzes the...
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... menu Select an item on the control wheel, then press the center of panoramic images. (Standard/Wide) Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Press the MENU button, then select the desired item using the MENU button...
... menu Select an item on the control wheel, then press the center of panoramic images. (Standard/Wide) Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or other operations. Press the MENU button, then select the desired item using the MENU button...
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.../Manual) LCD Quality Power Saving Start Time HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Sets the screen display quality. (High/Standard) Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) Sets the resolution when the... camera is connected to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) Operates the camera from a TV that supports "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) Upload Settings* USB Connection Sets the upload function of the camera when using the MENU button Menu start Delete confirm. Mode Dial...
.../Manual) LCD Quality Power Saving Start Time HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI Sets the screen display quality. (High/Standard) Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode. (30 Min/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) Sets the resolution when the... camera is connected to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) Operates the camera from a TV that supports "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) Upload Settings* USB Connection Sets the upload function of the camera when using the MENU button Menu start Delete confirm. Mode Dial...
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... version. Selects the language. Sets the demonstration playback of the camera. (On/Off) * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is connected to a computer using a USB connection. (Multi/Single) Sets whether to supply power using ... PAL/NTSC Selector (only for 1080 50icompatible models) Audio signals Sets the mode when the camera is inserted into the camera. Functions that can be selected using a USB connection. (On/Off) Plays back movies recorded with the camera on an NTSC system TV. (PAL/NTSC) Sets the operating sound of a movie to on...
... version. Selects the language. Sets the demonstration playback of the camera. (On/Off) * Appears when an Eye-Fi card (sold separately) is connected to a computer using a USB connection. (Multi/Single) Sets whether to supply power using ... PAL/NTSC Selector (only for 1080 50icompatible models) Audio signals Sets the mode when the camera is inserted into the camera. Functions that can be selected using a USB connection. (On/Off) Plays back movies recorded with the camera on an NTSC system TV. (PAL/NTSC) Sets the operating sound of a movie to on...
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Press the (Delete) button on the Fn screen or menu screen to display explanations for displaying a built-in instruction guide. Using the In-Camera Guide You can use the (Delete) button not only for deleting images but also for the currently selected function or setting. (Delete) button Functions list GB 35
Press the (Delete) button on the Fn screen or menu screen to display explanations for displaying a built-in instruction guide. Using the In-Camera Guide You can use the (Delete) button not only for deleting images but also for the currently selected function or setting. (Delete) button Functions list GB 35
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To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you do not use it. GB 36 The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you shoot. 1 Slide the lever to open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack completely, using the camera for the first time, be sure to press the lock lever. Lock lever 3 Close the cover. Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the tip of the battery to charge the battery pack.
To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot, charge the battery pack again before you do not use it. GB 36 The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you shoot. 1 Slide the lever to open the cover. 2 Insert the battery pack completely, using the camera for the first time, be sure to press the lock lever. Lock lever 3 Close the cover. Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack When using the tip of the battery to charge the battery pack.