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... battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Refer to rain or moisture. DSC-HX400/DSC-HX400V Serial No Model No. Record the serial number in the sun. • Do not incinerate or... not short circuit and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK... CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ...
... battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Refer to rain or moisture. DSC-HX400/DSC-HX400V Serial No Model No. Record the serial number in the sun. • Do not incinerate or... not short circuit and do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK... CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of in fire. • Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ...
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...outlet on , the user is connected. - However, there is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a...television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity GB Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX400V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in the U.S.A.
...outlet on , the user is connected. - However, there is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a residential installation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a...television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to Subpart B of Part 15 of Conformity GB Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX400V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. These limits are cautioned that interference will not occur in the U.S.A.
Instruction Manual
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Approx. 5000 images Notes • The above number of images Approx. 300 images Approx. 380 images - - - - Using a Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2) media (sold separately). - If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that can be recorded and played back ...; Note the following conditions: - No guarantees are made for an extended period of 25°C (77°F). - [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off] (DSC-HX400V only) - [Display Quality] is set to malfunction. Approx. 95 min. • If you to import images to a computer without worrying about the battery running out...
Approx. 5000 images Notes • The above number of images Approx. 300 images Approx. 380 images - - - - Using a Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2) media (sold separately). - If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that can be recorded and played back ...; Note the following conditions: - No guarantees are made for an extended period of 25°C (77°F). - [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off] (DSC-HX400V only) - [Display Quality] is set to malfunction. Approx. 95 min. • If you to import images to a computer without worrying about the battery running out...
Instruction Manual
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... to a still image. (Setup) Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals GPS Settings (DSC-HX400V only) Upload Settings Tile Menu Sets the screen brightness. Protects the images. Sets the volume for playback. Sets the functional sounds of the camera when using the application. (Playback) Delete View Mode Image Index Slide Show Rotate Enlarge Image...
... to a still image. (Setup) Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals GPS Settings (DSC-HX400V only) Upload Settings Tile Menu Sets the screen brightness. Protects the images. Sets the volume for playback. Sets the functional sounds of the camera when using the application. (Playback) Delete View Mode Image Index Slide Show Rotate Enlarge Image...
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... at the sun or other bright light. GB 31 On GPS-compatible devices (DSC-HX400V only) • Use GPS in an interlacing method, this camera records using the camera Functions built into this camera • This manual describes 1080 60i-... of reproducing sharp images with regulations of ZEISS in accordance with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. On use it before using the camera. • Do not shake or strike the camera. The lens for the following marks on...may be able to make a trial recording to record images. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX400V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX400 GB -
... at the sun or other bright light. GB 31 On GPS-compatible devices (DSC-HX400V only) • Use GPS in an interlacing method, this camera records using the camera Functions built into this camera • This manual describes 1080 60i-... of reproducing sharp images with regulations of ZEISS in accordance with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. On use it before using the camera. • Do not shake or strike the camera. The lens for the following marks on...may be able to make a trial recording to record images. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX400V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX400 GB -
User Guide
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How to Use Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using shooting functions Viewing Changing settings Using Wi-Fi functions Adding applications to the product Viewing on computers Precautions/This product Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX400/HX400V Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.
How to Use Before Use Confirming the operation method Shooting Using shooting functions Viewing Changing settings Using Wi-Fi functions Adding applications to the product Viewing on computers Precautions/This product Help Guide Digital Still Camera DSC-HX400/HX400V Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.
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Playing back movies 96 Motion Shot Video...97 Playing back panoramic images 98 Specify Printing...98 Using viewing functions...6 View Mode...99 Slide Show...100 Rotate...100 Protect...101 4K Still Image PB...102 Viewing images on a TV...7 Viewing images on......7 Monitor Brightness...105 Volume Settings...105 Audio signals...106 GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V 106 GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V 107 GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC-HX400V 108 Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V 109 GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V 109 Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V 110 Upload Settings(Eye-Fi 110 Tile Menu...112 Mode Dial Guide...112 ...
Playing back movies 96 Motion Shot Video...97 Playing back panoramic images 98 Specify Printing...98 Using viewing functions...6 View Mode...99 Slide Show...100 Rotate...100 Protect...101 4K Still Image PB...102 Viewing images on a TV...7 Viewing images on......7 Monitor Brightness...105 Volume Settings...105 Audio signals...106 GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V 106 GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V 107 GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC-HX400V 108 Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V 109 GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V 109 Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V 110 Upload Settings(Eye-Fi 110 Tile Menu...112 Mode Dial Guide...112 ...
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... the order of applications 141 Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps 141 Viewing on computers...10 Recommended computer environment 141 Using the software...10 PlayMemories Home 142 Installing PlayMemories Home 142 Software for Mac computers 143 Connecting this product and a computer 10... recordable time of movies 11 Number of still images 158 Recordable time of movies 159 Using this product abroad 11 Plug adaptor...161 On TV color systems 161 Other information...11 ZEISS lens...162 GPS (DSC-HX400V 162 AVCHD format...163 License...164 Trademarks...165 TOC-6
... the order of applications 141 Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps 141 Viewing on computers...10 Recommended computer environment 141 Using the software...10 PlayMemories Home 142 Installing PlayMemories Home 142 Software for Mac computers 143 Connecting this product and a computer 10... recordable time of movies 11 Number of still images 158 Recordable time of movies 159 Using this product abroad 11 Plug adaptor...161 On TV color systems 161 Other information...11 ZEISS lens...162 GPS (DSC-HX400V 162 AVCHD format...163 License...164 Trademarks...165 TOC-6
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... image is out of focus 169 Zoom does not work 170 The flash does not work 170 Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash 170 The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work 171 The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen 171... not displayed 174 The image cannot be deleted 175 The image was deleted by mistake 175 GPS...13 The product is not receiving a GPS signal. (DSC-HX400V 175 There is an excessive error in location information...
... image is out of focus 169 Zoom does not work 170 The flash does not work 170 Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash 170 The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work 171 The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen 171... not displayed 174 The image cannot be deleted 175 The image was deleted by mistake 175 GPS...13 The product is not receiving a GPS signal. (DSC-HX400V 175 There is an excessive error in location information...
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It takes time to triangulate although the GPS assist data is taken in. ( DSC-HX400V)...176 The location information has not been recorded. (DSC-HX400V 176 Wi-Fi...13 You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected 176 [WPS Push] does not work 177 [Send to Computer] is... [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway...178 The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is notdisplayed smoothly...178 You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC 178 Computers...14 The computer does not recognize this product 178 You cannot import images 179 The image and sound are...
It takes time to triangulate although the GPS assist data is taken in. ( DSC-HX400V)...176 The location information has not been recorded. (DSC-HX400V 176 Wi-Fi...13 You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected 176 [WPS Push] does not work 177 [Send to Computer] is... [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway...178 The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is notdisplayed smoothly...178 You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC 178 Computers...14 The computer does not recognize this product 178 You cannot import images 179 The image and sound are...
User Guide
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Protect 4K Still Image PB Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a "BRAVIA" Sync-compatible TV Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V) GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V) GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC-HX400V) Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V) GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V) Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V) Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Demo Mode HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection USB LUN Setting 7
Protect 4K Still Image PB Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a "BRAVIA" Sync-compatible TV Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V) GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V) GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC-HX400V) Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V) GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V) Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V) Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Demo Mode HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection USB LUN Setting 7
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Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Cleaning this product On cleaning Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Plug adaptor On TV color systems Other information ZEISS lens GPS (DSC-HX400V) AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Troubleshooting 11
Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card Cleaning this product On cleaning Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using this product abroad Plug adaptor On TV color systems Other information ZEISS lens GPS (DSC-HX400V) AVCHD format License Trademarks Trademarks Troubleshooting 11
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...connection between this product and the smartphone is blurred. You cannot shoot images continuously. The image is not clear in . (DSC-HX400V) The location information has not been recorded. (DSC-HX400V) Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [WPS Push] does not work. [Send to ... error in location information. (DSC-HX400V) It takes time to Computer] is taken in the viewfinder. The image was deleted by mistake. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The date and time are not displayed. You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). ...
...connection between this product and the smartphone is blurred. You cannot shoot images continuously. The image is not clear in . (DSC-HX400V) The location information has not been recorded. (DSC-HX400V) Wi-Fi You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [WPS Push] does not work. [Send to ... error in location information. (DSC-HX400V) It takes time to Computer] is taken in the viewfinder. The image was deleted by mistake. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. The date and time are not displayed. You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). ...
User Guide
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...to the actual sound. Refer to the Help of this product can record the location information with the location information to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V) You can acquire the location information. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting...in GPS sensor of PlayMemories Home for details. 1. Shutter: Produces the shutter sound only. Using the supplied software PlayMemories Home, you can adjust the volume while listening to Use Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1.
...to the actual sound. Refer to the Help of this product can record the location information with the location information to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V) You can acquire the location information. MENU → (Setup) → [Audio signals] → desired setting...in GPS sensor of PlayMemories Home for details. 1. Shutter: Produces the shutter sound only. Using the supplied software PlayMemories Home, you can adjust the volume while listening to Use Changing settings Setup menu Audio signals Selects whether the product produces a sound or not. 1.
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... recorded on the images. Use the product in accordance with the GPS function. If you use the product. It may take from ten seconds to several minutes to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V) The product acquires the time information using the GPS assist data.... The product cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it on again. It may take some time to [On]. An error occurred with the regulations of triangulation by using GPS while the product ...
... recorded on the images. Use the product in accordance with the GPS function. If you use the product. It may take from ten seconds to several minutes to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V) The product acquires the time information using the GPS assist data.... The product cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it on again. It may take some time to [On]. An error occurred with the regulations of triangulation by using GPS while the product ...
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...details On: Corrects the time difference automatically. Note When [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. Set [Date/Time Setup] in some areas. Before using the [GPS Auto Time Cor.] function, set 108 MENU → (Setup) → [GPS Settings] → [GPS Auto Time Cor.] → desired...may not function correctly depending on the location. The product adjusts the time setting when it is set to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC-HX400V) Corrects the time difference automatically if the product detects the difference by acquiring current location information via the GPS ...
...details On: Corrects the time difference automatically. Note When [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off]. Set [Date/Time Setup] in some areas. Before using the [GPS Auto Time Cor.] function, set 108 MENU → (Setup) → [GPS Settings] → [GPS Auto Time Cor.] → desired...may not function correctly depending on the location. The product adjusts the time setting when it is set to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC-HX400V) Corrects the time difference automatically if the product detects the difference by acquiring current location information via the GPS ...
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... To update the GPS assist data automatically, connect this product. Note The computer should be connected to this product to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V) You can be shortened. To confirm the track, a computer with an internet connection and the software PlayMemories Home is...For various reasons, Sony may stop providing the GPS assist data. How to shorten the time for updating the GPS assist data. If the term of validity of the GPS assist data has expired, it cannot be used to Use Changing settings Setup menu Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V) The time taken...
... To update the GPS assist data automatically, connect this product. Note The computer should be connected to this product to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V) You can be shortened. To confirm the track, a computer with an internet connection and the software PlayMemories Home is...For various reasons, Sony may stop providing the GPS assist data. How to shorten the time for updating the GPS assist data. If the term of validity of the GPS assist data has expired, it cannot be used to Use Changing settings Setup menu Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V) The time taken...
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...commercially available). How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Sets whether to 24 hours of the GPS log data exceeds 24 hours, the recording stops automatically. This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is no space on the computer. Sony provides the location information... and the track information to Use Changing settings Setup menu Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V) You can delete all the GPS log data which are recorded with [GPS Log REC]....
...commercially available). How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Sets whether to 24 hours of the GPS log data exceeds 24 hours, the recording stops automatically. This item appears when an Eye-Fi card is no space on the computer. Sony provides the location information... and the track information to Use Changing settings Setup menu Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V) You can delete all the GPS log data which are recorded with [GPS Log REC]....
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...satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to Use Precautions/This product Other information GPS (DSC-HX400V) GPS As the positions of ZEISS in accordance with excellent contrast. The lens for the country or region ...where you are using this product on the 162 PAL system: Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong...
...satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to Use Precautions/This product Other information GPS (DSC-HX400V) GPS As the positions of ZEISS in accordance with excellent contrast. The lens for the country or region ...where you are using this product on the 162 PAL system: Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong...
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... GPS It takes time to several-hundred meters depending on the location and time you use PlayMemories Home. 176 The term of validity of error can be able to your computer, use the product. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting GPS The location information has not been recorded. (DSCHX400V)...as a shadowy place surrounded by triangulating radio signals from the actual time. Avoid using the product in . (DSC-HX400V) [Date/Time Setup] has not been set, or set time differs greatly from GPS satellites. Use the product in open sky environments. There is an excessive error in location ...
... GPS It takes time to several-hundred meters depending on the location and time you use PlayMemories Home. 176 The term of validity of error can be able to your computer, use the product. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting GPS The location information has not been recorded. (DSCHX400V)...as a shadowy place surrounded by triangulating radio signals from the actual time. Avoid using the product in . (DSC-HX400V) [Date/Time Setup] has not been set, or set time differs greatly from GPS satellites. Use the product in open sky environments. There is an excessive error in location ...