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... (2) this manual could void your used battery packs promptly as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This product has received UL Listing. Operation is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
... (2) this manual could void your used battery packs promptly as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This product has received UL Listing. Operation is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
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... interference in accordance with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of this unit. 4GB [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product...
... interference in accordance with the instructions, may influence the picture and sound of this unit. 4GB [ Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. [ Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product...
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... battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately 15 Setting the clock 18 Shooting/viewing images 20 Shooting images 20 Viewing images 21 Using shooting functions 22 Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting 22 Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter 23 Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) ... 24 Selecting the focus method 26 Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection 27 Shooting close-ups (Macro 28 Using the self-timer 28 Selecting a flash mode 29 Changing the screen display...
... battery pack/a "Memory Stick Duo" media (sold separately 15 Setting the clock 18 Shooting/viewing images 20 Shooting images 20 Viewing images 21 Using shooting functions 22 Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting 22 Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter 23 Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition) ... 24 Selecting the focus method 26 Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection 27 Shooting close-ups (Macro 28 Using the self-timer 28 Selecting a flash mode 29 Changing the screen display...
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... for an image (Image Index 46 Selecting the display format (View Mode 47 Deleting images 48 Deleting images 48 Connecting to other devices 49 Viewing images on a TV 49 Printing still images 50 Using the camera with a computer 52 Changing camera settings 56 Changing the operation sounds 56 Setting the custom button 57 Using the MENU items 58 Using the (Settings) items 62 Others 65 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 65 List of icons displayed on the screen 66 Troubleshooting 69 Precautions 72 Specifications 73...
... for an image (Image Index 46 Selecting the display format (View Mode 47 Deleting images 48 Deleting images 48 Connecting to other devices 49 Viewing images on a TV 49 Printing still images 50 Using the camera with a computer 52 Changing camera settings 56 Changing the operation sounds 56 Setting the custom button 57 Using the MENU items 58 Using the (Settings) items 62 Others 65 Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot Handbook 65 List of icons displayed on the screen 66 Troubleshooting 69 Precautions 72 Specifications 73...
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... camera will play back images recorded with the camera. In some tiny black and/ or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may occur. It may turn on the camera again. • Do not hold of flash emission may cause dirt on the LCD screen before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to continuous use, but it before use . On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may be able to protect your data...
... camera will play back images recorded with the camera. In some tiny black and/ or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may occur. It may turn on the camera again. • Do not hold of flash emission may cause dirt on the LCD screen before operating the camera. • Avoid exposing the camera to continuous use, but it before use . On camera's temperature Your camera and battery may be able to protect your data...
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... remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of the genuine Sony brand. Charging may cause a malfunction. 14GB zUsing the camera abroad You can record/view Shooting still images LCD screen Finder Viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 195 Approx. 200 Approx. 370 No. Do not use the battery pack or the battery charger of 25 °C (77 °F). Normal charge time...
... remove the battery pack from the battery charger. • Be sure to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of the genuine Sony brand. Charging may cause a malfunction. 14GB zUsing the camera abroad You can record/view Shooting still images LCD screen Finder Viewing still images Battery life (min.) Approx. 195 Approx. 200 Approx. 370 No. Do not use the battery pack or the battery charger of 25 °C (77 °F). Normal charge time...
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... used are limited. (Delete) button: You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single Image], delete all images in a folder with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see . 1 Set the mode dial to Shooting). (Easy Action Self-Timer Image Size Flash How to see . MENU button: You can delete the currently displayed image. Press on the control button t Select [Self-Timer 10sec] or [SelfTimer Off]. Select [OK] t z. Press MENU t Select [Large] or [Small] from [Image Size]. zOn Easy Viewing mode...
... used are limited. (Delete) button: You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single Image], delete all images in a folder with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see . 1 Set the mode dial to Shooting). (Easy Action Self-Timer Image Size Flash How to see . MENU button: You can delete the currently displayed image. Press on the control button t Select [Self-Timer 10sec] or [SelfTimer Off]. Select [OK] t z. Press MENU t Select [Large] or [Small] from [Image Size]. zOn Easy Viewing mode...
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... images with different settings and selecting the one you like Press the MENU button, then select V/b/B on the control button. (Scene Recognition) t (Advanced) with different effects. Using shooting functions 25GB An image without closed eyes is recognized. First shot Second shot Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot with the sensitivity increased to reduce blur Shot in Slow Synchro mode using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference Shot...
... images with different settings and selecting the one you like Press the MENU button, then select V/b/B on the control button. (Scene Recognition) t (Advanced) with different effects. Using shooting functions 25GB An image without closed eyes is recognized. First shot Second shot Shot in Slow Synchro mode Shot with the sensitivity increased to reduce blur Shot in Slow Synchro mode using the face most illuminated by the flash as the reference Shot...
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... an image shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may not appear in the actual image size. 32GB When shooting the Sweep Panorama images (Standard) (Vertical direction: 3424×1920) (Horizontal direction: 4912×1080) (Wide) (Vertical direction: 4912×1920) (Horizontal direction: 7152×1080) Shoot the Sweep Panorama images using wide size. Note • When you print images recorded with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may...
... an image shot with 16:9 aspect ratio, both edges may not appear in the actual image size. 32GB When shooting the Sweep Panorama images (Standard) (Vertical direction: 3424×1920) (Horizontal direction: 4912×1080) (Wide) (Vertical direction: 4912×1920) (Horizontal direction: 7152×1080) Shoot the Sweep Panorama images using wide size. Note • When you print images recorded with other cameras is played back on this camera, the image may...
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... shoot still images at a desired exposure after adjusting the shutter speed and aperture (F value) manually. Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting) You can reproduce the same exposure by simply setting the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting). 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2 Press the jog dial to select an item you press the jog dial, the selectable items change. 3 Turn the jog dial to set the value. 4 Press the shutter button. Each time you desired to [Flash...
... shoot still images at a desired exposure after adjusting the shutter speed and aperture (F value) manually. Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting) You can reproduce the same exposure by simply setting the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting). 1 Set the mode dial to (Manual Exposure Shooting). 2 Press the jog dial to select an item you press the jog dial, the selectable items change. 3 Turn the jog dial to set the value. 4 Press the shutter button. Each time you desired to [Flash...
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... images to the horizontal position. Using shooting functions zTips for panoramic images You can lock the exposure and white balance. • When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the locked angle are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be recorded smoothly. • Pan the camera keeping the radius of the arc as short as possible. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button...
... images to the horizontal position. Using shooting functions zTips for panoramic images You can lock the exposure and white balance. • When the whole angle of panoramic shooting and the locked angle are extremely different in brightness, color and focus, the shooting will not be recorded smoothly. • Pan the camera keeping the radius of the arc as short as possible. • Determine the scene and press the shutter button...
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...) Shoot standard quality movie for display on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • The size of a movie file is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Approx. Using shooting functions x Image size The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. Continuous shooting is limited to the shooting conditions (temperature, etc.). These are the total times for WEB upload x Maximum recording time The...
...) Shoot standard quality movie for display on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media. • The size of a movie file is possible for approximately 29 minutes. (Units: hour : minute : second) Capacity Internal memory "Memory Stick Duo" media formatted with this camera Approx. Using shooting functions x Image size The larger the image size, the higher the image quality. Continuous shooting is limited to the shooting conditions (temperature, etc.). These are the total times for WEB upload x Maximum recording time The...
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... following procedure. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 5 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. 53GB Connecting to other devices x Stage 1: Installing the "PMB" (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using "PMB" and "Music Transfer" OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 CPU: For playing/editing still images: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz...
... following procedure. The "Choose Setup Language" screen appears. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. 5 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete. 53GB Connecting to other devices x Stage 1: Installing the "PMB" (supplied) You can install the software (supplied) using "PMB" and "Music Transfer" OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP*1 SP3/Windows Vista*2 SP1 CPU: For playing/editing still images: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz...
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... priority subject for adjusting the focus when using Face Detection. ( Off/ Auto/ Child Priority/ Adult Priority) Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light. (-2.0EV to +2.0EV) Anti Blink Sets Anti Blink function. ( Auto/ Off) Red Eye Reduction Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. ( Auto/ On/ Off) DRO Optimizes the brightness and contrast. ( Off/ DRO standard/ DRO plus) Noise Reduction Adjusts the image resolution and the noise balance. ( -/ Standard/ +) Color Mode Changes the vividness...
... priority subject for adjusting the focus when using Face Detection. ( Off/ Auto/ Child Priority/ Adult Priority) Flash Level Adjusts the amount of flash light. (-2.0EV to +2.0EV) Anti Blink Sets Anti Blink function. ( Auto/ Off) Red Eye Reduction Sets to reduce the red-eye phenomenon. ( Auto/ On/ Off) DRO Optimizes the brightness and contrast. ( Off/ DRO standard/ DRO plus) Noise Reduction Adjusts the image resolution and the noise balance. ( -/ Standard/ +) Color Mode Changes the vividness...
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Changing camera settings 61GB Selects the folder for viewing images. Changes settings other than shooting settings. Item (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Settings) Description Prevents accidental erasure. ( This Image/ Multiple Images) Adds a Print order mark to the image you want to print in a "Memory Stick Duo" media. ( This Image/ Multiple Images) Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. ( This Image/ Multiple Images) Rotates a still image.
Changing camera settings 61GB Selects the folder for viewing images. Changes settings other than shooting settings. Item (Protect) (Print) (Rotate) (Select Folder) (Settings) Description Prevents accidental erasure. ( This Image/ Multiple Images) Adds a Print order mark to the image you want to print in a "Memory Stick Duo" media. ( This Image/ Multiple Images) Prints images using a PictBridge compliant printer. ( This Image/ Multiple Images) Rotates a still image.
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... and messages. Selects the language to flash. Sets whether to operate the camera using "Music Transfer". Enables you to view a demonstration of the connected video equipment. Changes music files using the TV remote controller when your camera is connected to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the Manual Focus. Sets the desired function to display the function guide when you operate the camera. Changing camera settings 63GB Selects the digital zoom mode. Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. Plays back still images at...
... and messages. Selects the language to flash. Sets whether to operate the camera using "Music Transfer". Enables you to view a demonstration of the connected video equipment. Changes music files using the TV remote controller when your camera is connected to a computer or a PictBridge-compliant printer using the Manual Focus. Sets the desired function to display the function guide when you operate the camera. Changing camera settings 63GB Selects the digital zoom mode. Selects or turns off the sound produced when you operate the camera. Plays back still images at...
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...area. Adjusts the time to images. Copies all images in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Changes the folder currently used to assign file numbers to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Deletes folders in "Memory Stick Duo" media. Selects the method used for recording images. Sets the date and time. 64GB Formats the internal memory. Category ("Memory Stick" Tool) (Internal Memory Tool) (Clock Settings) Item Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Format File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting Description Formats the "Memory Stick...
...area. Adjusts the time to images. Copies all images in "Memory Stick Duo" media for recording images. Changes the folder currently used to assign file numbers to "Memory Stick Duo" media. Deletes folders in "Memory Stick Duo" media. Selects the method used for recording images. Sets the date and time. 64GB Formats the internal memory. Category ("Memory Stick" Tool) (Internal Memory Tool) (Clock Settings) Item Format Create REC.Folder Change REC.Folder Delete REC.Folder Copy File Number Format File Number Area Setting Date & Time Setting Description Formats the "Memory Stick...
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...; The battery pack is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may be checked on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for about one . 69GB Replace it with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may turn on minimum necessity to "Cyber-shot Handbook." 2 Remove the battery pack...
...; The battery pack is displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off suddenly. • Depending on the camera and battery temperature, the power may be checked on the camera. • After inserting the battery pack into the camera, it may take a few moments for about one . 69GB Replace it with internal memory or Music files function included, data in the camera may turn on minimum necessity to "Cyber-shot Handbook." 2 Remove the battery pack...
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Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the movie image size to [VGA]. • The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Cannot charge the battery pack while it is too much camera shake during panning, the shooting stops. Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following: - Cannot create panoramic images. • Pan the camera as the guidance...
Change the "Memory Stick Duo" media. • You cannot record images while charging the flash. • When shooting a still image, set the movie image size to [VGA]. • The camera is in Smile Shutter demonstration mode. Cannot charge the battery pack while it is too much camera shake during panning, the shooting stops. Shooting still images/movies Cannot record images. • Check the free capacity of the following: - Cannot create panoramic images. • Pan the camera as the guidance...
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... - 620 mm Shooting movies (4:3): 38 mm - 760 mm Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (10 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One push File format (DCF compliant): Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compliant (stereo) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 11 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto): Approx...
... - 620 mm Shooting movies (4:3): 38 mm - 760 mm Exposure control: Automatic exposure, Shutter speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure, Scene selection (10 modes) White balance: Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1,2,3, Incandescent, Flash, One push File format (DCF compliant): Still images: JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.21, MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF compatible Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 compliant (stereo) Recording media: Internal Memory (approx. 11 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to Auto): Approx...
