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Model No. DSC-HX9/DSC-HX9V Serial No Model No. Refer to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of ...fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it. • Do not short circuit ...
Model No. DSC-HX9/DSC-HX9V Serial No Model No. Refer to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS If the shape of the plug does not fit the power outlet, use an attachment plug adaptor of ...fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. English Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on it. • Do not short circuit ...
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... have any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by returning your used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ AC Adaptor Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www...
... have any interference received, including interference that can help preserve our environment by returning your used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ AC Adaptor Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that may call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www...
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... Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX9V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions...cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the equipment in a residential installation. If this device must be determined by one or more of FCC Rules. GB 4 Operation is connected...
... Part15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX9V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following two conditions...cable must accept any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. [ Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the equipment in a residential installation. If this device must be determined by one or more of FCC Rules. GB 4 Operation is connected...
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... this DSC-HX9V Digital Still Camera is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. GB 5 For details, please access the following URL: GB http://www.compliance.sony.de/ [ Notice for EMC and product safety is in compliance with the essential requirements and other European countries with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables...
... this DSC-HX9V Digital Still Camera is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. GB 5 For details, please access the following URL: GB http://www.compliance.sony.de/ [ Notice for EMC and product safety is in compliance with the essential requirements and other European countries with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables...
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... advanced operations, please read "Cyber-shot User Guide" (HTML) on the desktop. "Cyber-shot User Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB 7 GB For Windows users: 1 Click [User Guide] t [Install]. 2 Start "User Guide" from the shortcut on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Checking the supplied items • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1) • Multi-use terminal USB cable (1) • AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in [eng] folder. Cyber-shot application software...
... advanced operations, please read "Cyber-shot User Guide" (HTML) on the desktop. "Cyber-shot User Guide" • Instruction Manual (this manual) (1) GB 7 GB For Windows users: 1 Click [User Guide] t [Install]. 2 Start "User Guide" from the shortcut on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. Checking the supplied items • Camera (1) • Rechargeable battery pack NP-BG1 (1)/Battery case (1) • Multi-use terminal USB cable (1) • AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B (1) • Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in [eng] folder. Cyber-shot application software...
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...) O MOVIE (Movie) button P Speaker Q HDMI connector R Hook for wrist strap S / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button T MENU button U Battery insertion slot I Microphone J Lens K LCD screen L (Playback) button M Control wheel N GPS sensor (built-in, DSC- Identifying parts A Shutter button B Mode dial GB 8 C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) 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...
...) O MOVIE (Movie) button P Speaker Q HDMI connector R Hook for wrist strap S / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button T MENU button U Battery insertion slot I Microphone J Lens K LCD screen L (Playback) button M Control wheel N GPS sensor (built-in, DSC- Identifying parts A Shutter button B Mode dial GB 8 C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) 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...
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... the Power/Charge lamp on standby. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. If any malfunctions occur while using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). GB 11 The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn off the camera while charging the battery. • You can charge the battery pack even when it indicates that the charging...
... the Power/Charge lamp on standby. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of the recommended operating temperature. If any malfunctions occur while using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). GB 11 The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn off the camera while charging the battery. • You can charge the battery pack even when it indicates that the charging...
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... min. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Movie quality: AVC HD HQ - GB 13 DISP (Display Setting) is set limits (page 24), press the MOVIE (Movie) button again and continue shooting. When continuous shooting ends because of images that can record and view Battery life Number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. Approx. 4600 images Shooting (movies) Notes Approx. 70 min. - The flash strobes...
... min. Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) - Shooting once every 30 seconds. - Movie quality: AVC HD HQ - GB 13 DISP (Display Setting) is set limits (page 24), press the MOVIE (Movie) button again and continue shooting. When continuous shooting ends because of images that can record and view Battery life Number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged. Approx. 4600 images Shooting (movies) Notes Approx. 70 min. - The flash strobes...
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... battery inserted incorrectly may damage the GB camera. 14 You can be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. • Power supply from the playback screen to the USB connection screen. x Supplying power The camera can import images to a computer without worrying about wearing down the battery pack by connecting to the AC Adaptor, using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied). Press (Playback) button to switch to the playback screen...
... battery inserted incorrectly may damage the GB camera. 14 You can be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera. • Power supply from the playback screen to the USB connection screen. x Supplying power The camera can import images to a computer without worrying about wearing down the battery pack by connecting to the AC Adaptor, using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied). Press (Playback) button to switch to the playback screen...
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... (Power) Power/Charge lamp (green) Control Wheel Select items: v/V/b/B Set the numeric value of date and time: / Set: z 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. GB 16 Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select the desired area following the instructions on the screen, then press z. 4 Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and [Date & Time...
... (Power) Power/Charge lamp (green) Control Wheel Select items: v/V/b/B Set the numeric value of date and time: / Set: z 1 Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. GB 16 Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. 2 Select a desired language. 3 Select the desired area following the instructions on the screen, then press z. 4 Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or [Summer Time] and [Date & Time...
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... flash (A). GB 17 The sound of the lens and lever operating will be 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 approximately 25°C (77°F). Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode GB W: zoom out T: zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. Shooting still images 1 Press the shutter button...
... flash (A). GB 17 The sound of the lens and lever operating will be 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 approximately 25°C (77°F). Shooting still images/movies Shutter button MOVIE Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode GB W: zoom out T: zoom in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to focus. Shooting still images 1 Press the shutter button...
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... (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or 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. Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in the center of the control wheel to shooting images Press the shutter button...
... (Playback) / (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or 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. Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in the center of the control wheel to shooting images Press the shutter button...
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... displayed in shooting/viewing mode. Select [In-Camera Guide]. 2 Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide]. Icon guide: Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Keyword: Search functions by key words. GB 19 GB / (In-Camera Guide) 1 Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button. • When viewing images, [Delete/In-Camera Guide] is displayed. This allows you to search the camera's functions according to your needs. Troubleshooting: Search common problems and their solution. Shoot/ playback guide: Search for various operation functions in [In-Camera Guide]. In-Camera Guide...
... displayed in shooting/viewing mode. Select [In-Camera Guide]. 2 Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide]. Icon guide: Search the function and meaning of displayed icons. Keyword: Search functions by key words. GB 19 GB / (In-Camera Guide) 1 Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button. • When viewing images, [Delete/In-Camera Guide] is displayed. This allows you to search the camera's functions according to your needs. Troubleshooting: Search common problems and their solution. Shoot/ playback guide: Search for various operation functions in [In-Camera Guide]. In-Camera Guide...
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... you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Burst Settings): Allows you to use the burst shooting mode. (Flash): Allows you want to recall when the mode dial is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to match various scene conditions. Select a setting you to [Memory recall mode]. GB 20 x Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting scene 3D Shooting Scene Selection Memory recall mode Easy Mode Defocus Effect Select movie recording mode. Shoot still images using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera.
... you to change the screen display. (Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer. (Burst Settings): Allows you to use the burst shooting mode. (Flash): Allows you want to recall when the mode dial is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to match various scene conditions. Select a setting you to [Memory recall mode]. GB 20 x Menu Items Shooting Movie shooting scene 3D Shooting Scene Selection Memory recall mode Easy Mode Defocus Effect Select movie recording mode. Shoot still images using the control wheel or MENU button on the camera.
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... the number of SteadyShot in which part of the bracket shooting. Smile Detection Sensitivity Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for still images, panoramic images or movie files. Color Saturation Adjust the vividness of the image. Information* GB 21 EV Adjust the exposure manually. Soft Skin Effect Set the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level. Face Detection Select to the adjusted value set based on the selected White Balance tone. Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size/ Movie...
... the number of SteadyShot in which part of the bracket shooting. Smile Detection Sensitivity Set the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for still images, panoramic images or movie files. Color Saturation Adjust the vividness of the image. Information* GB 21 EV Adjust the exposure manually. Soft Skin Effect Set the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level. Face Detection Select to the adjusted value set based on the selected White Balance tone. Still Image Size/ Panorama Image Size/Movie Size/ Movie...
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... image. Delete an image. Add a print order mark to play back images shot in groups or display all images during playback. Rotate a still image to display burst images in 3D mode on a 3D TV. Transfer data by TransferJet View Mode Display Burst Group Retouch Delete Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate In-Camera Guide Register the desired modes or camera settings. Select to the left or right. Search the camera's functions according to your needs. Protect the images. Select a method of continuous playback. Search the camera's functions according...
... image. Delete an image. Add a print order mark to play back images shot in groups or display all images during playback. Rotate a still image to display burst images in 3D mode on a 3D TV. Transfer data by TransferJet View Mode Display Burst Group Retouch Delete Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate In-Camera Guide Register the desired modes or camera settings. Select to the left or right. Search the camera's functions according to your needs. Protect the images. Select a method of continuous playback. Search the camera's functions according...
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...screen. Shooting Settings Main Settings Movie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Digital Zoom/ Wind Noise Reduct./Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/ Write Date/Expanded Focus/Custom Button Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/ GB Demo Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/HDMI Resolution/CTRL FOR HDMI/USB Connect Setting/ USB Power Supply/LUN Setting/Download Music/ Empty Music/GPS setting*1/GPS assist data*1/ TransferJet/Eye-Fi/Power Save Memory Card Tool*2 Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Clock Settings Area Setting/Date & Time Setting/Auto...
...screen. Shooting Settings Main Settings Movie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Digital Zoom/ Wind Noise Reduct./Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/ Write Date/Expanded Focus/Custom Button Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/ GB Demo Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/HDMI Resolution/CTRL FOR HDMI/USB Connect Setting/ USB Power Supply/LUN Setting/Download Music/ Empty Music/GPS setting*1/GPS assist data*1/ TransferJet/Eye-Fi/Power Save Memory Card Tool*2 Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete REC.Folder/Copy/File Number Clock Settings Area Setting/Date & Time Setting/Auto...
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... camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it . • If you feel better, and consult a physician as hammering, dropping, or stepping on 3D-compatible monitors. • When you view 3D images shot with regulations of the lens. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX9V GB GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX9 - Unlike standard recording modes up to determine for extended periods of time...
... camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it . • If you feel better, and consult a physician as hammering, dropping, or stepping on 3D-compatible monitors. • When you view 3D images shot with regulations of the lens. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX9V GB GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX9 - Unlike standard recording modes up to determine for extended periods of time...
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... occurs, remove it may cause a malfunction. Otherwise, the camera may appear on the LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is strongly magnetic place. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may not properly record or play back images. • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to rocking vibration • Near a location that the camera is working correctly...
... occurs, remove it may cause a malfunction. Otherwise, the camera may appear on the LCD screen and lens The LCD screen is strongly magnetic place. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may not properly record or play back images. • In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to rocking vibration • Near a location that the camera is working correctly...
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... pixel number of camera: Approx. 16.2 Megapixels Lens: Sony G 16× zoom lens f = 4.28 mm - 68.48 mm (24 mm - 384 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.3 (W) - Movies (MP4 view): MP4 format Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 19 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD cards Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (T) GB 28 F5.9 (T) While shooting movies...
... pixel number of camera: Approx. 16.2 Megapixels Lens: Sony G 16× zoom lens f = 4.28 mm - 68.48 mm (24 mm - 384 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.3 (W) - Movies (MP4 view): MP4 format Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch Recording media: Internal Memory (Approx. 19 MB), "Memory Stick Duo" media, SD cards Flash: Flash range (ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index) set to 9 feet 10 1/8 inches) (T) GB 28 F5.9 (T) While shooting movies...
