Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R User's Manual
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1. For playback Basic information display 1 ae ER zim FINE ov DPOF Taa m 1 250 _F3 5 m 0 0 ISO 400 x Tracking focus 3J 2013 1 1 Da 1425 F3 5 150200 10 37PM 37 Viewfinder mode is available and is suitable for shooting with an external viewfinder sold separately 20 1 Display Indication Display Indication Memory card 41 i i Shooting mode 51 Upload 33 CoOPP A SM amp av 2 SA Number of recordable AD images ino HEP EH Aspectratio of still Fla ls images 27 Him 24M 10M_ Image size of still images 123 Register number 51 4 6M 20M 26 2 Scene Recognition icon 8 7M 3 9M ZA KA 25 E WIDE N STD 8 RAW Image quality of still RAW J images 26 Rhy X FINE oy Overlay icon FINE STD 7 3 60p 60i 24p Frame rate of movies Deon AF Illuminator 500 50i 25p 28 List of icons on the screen Display Indication Display Indication HE Recording mode of Flash mode 25 Red eye PS if movies 28 KA Ki reduction 29 EVGA te EZZ Battery charge remaining AF S Focus mode 23 39 OH oa e Flash charge in progress ca Ea Autofocus area 25 Setting Effect OFF 30 EE Lor Does not record sound hi up Soft Skin Effect during movie recording to Ger 22. 2 Hold the camera steady as illustrated 3 Press the shutter button halfway down to focus When the image is in focus the indicator lights e The shortest shooting distance is approximately 0 3 m 1 ft from the image sensor page 17 4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image When the camera detects and shoots a face with Auto Port Framing set to Auto the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition Both the original and the trimmed images are saved GB 46 Shooting still images Shooting techniques e When you turn the macro switching ring to 0 2m 0 35m the camera is set to macro mode The shortest shooting distance is approximately 0 2 m 0 65 ft Macro mode is suitable for shooting close ups of subjects such as flowers or food Macro switching ring GB 47 safew umala pue Hunooys Recording movies 1 Press the MOVIE button to start MOVIE button recording Movie recording can be started from any shooting mode When in autofocus mode the camera continually adjusts the focus 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording Notes The sound of the camera in operation may be recorded while recording a movie You can disable the sound recording by setting Audio Recording to Off page 29 The continuous recording time of a movie depends on the ambient temperature or the condition of the camera
3. 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX or 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX setting in Record Setting are converted by PlayMemories Home to create an AVCHD recording disc This conversion can take a long time Also you cannot create a disc with the original image quality If you want to keep the original image quality store your movies on a Blu ray Disc To use PlayMemories Home refer to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Double click the shortcut of B PlayMemories Home Help Guide on the desktop or click Start All Programs PlayMemories Home gt PlayMemories Home Help Guide For Windows 8 select the PlayMemories Home icon from the Start screen to start PlayMemories Home then select PlayMemories Home Help Guide from Help menu PlayMemories Home support page English only http www sony co jp pmh se Jayndwod e uo safew Human Using the software Recommended computer environment Windows The following computer environments are recommended when using the software and importing images via a USB connection OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 Windows 8 PlayMemories CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster Home For playing editing the High Definition movies Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 2 26 GHz or faster AVC HD FX FH Intel Core 2 Duo 2 40 GHz or faster AVC HD PS
4. Multiple Img Cancel All Images Cancel All Movies MP4 Cancel All AVCHD view files Specify Printing Adds a print order mark to a still image DPOF Setup Date Imprint O H P 12 m 9 rr Picture Effect Adds various textures to images Watercolor Illustration Volume Settings Adjusts the volume Playback Display Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait Auto Rotate Manual Rotate Memory Card Too I menu O H PF mm OO s Format Formats the memory card File Number Sets the method used to assign file numbers to still images and movies Series Reset Folder Name Selects the folder name format in which the still image is stored Standard Form Date Form Select REC Folder Changes the selected folder for storing images New Folder Creates a new folder for storing still images and movies MP4 Recover Image DB Recovers the image database file and enables recording and playback Display Card Space Displays the remaining recording time of movies and the recordable number of still images on the memory card Glock setup menu O H EE m OG 4 Date Time Setup Sets date and time and daylight savings Area Setting Sets the location of use 32 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Setup menu oe EF m OFA M234 Menu start Sets the default position of the cursor on the menu t
5. 3 Select the desired item using A V lt gt on the control wheel 4 Set the item using the control wheel or the control dial e Select an option using the control wheel and adjust it using the control dial e Press the center of the control wheel to open the setting screen for the selected item e Press the Fn button again to finish the Quick Navi 56 Using the various functions Functions available on the Quick Navi screen Auto Mode Scene Selection Image Size Quality Drive Mode Flash Mode Smile Face Detect Metering Mode White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Auto Port Framing Flash Comp ISO Aspect Ratio Soft Skin Effect Autofocus Area Notes You cannot change the settings of items that are grayed out e When using Creative Style page 54 some of the setup tasks can be accomplished only on the setting screen GB 57 SUON9UNI SNOLIE Using the software Use the following applications to optimize use of the images shot with your Cyber shot camera e Image Data Converter e PlayMemories Home For details on installation see pages 62 to 63 Using Image Data Converter With Image Data Converter you can do the following e You can play back and edit images recorded in RAW format with various corrections such as tone curve and sharpness You can adjust images with white balance exposure and Creative Style etc e You can save the images displayed an
6. Assigns the desired functions to the C Custom button Drive Mode Flash Mode Autofocus Area Soft Skin Effect Smile Face Detect Auto Port Framing ISO Metering Mode Flash Comp White Balance DRO Auto HDR Creative Style Picture Effect Image Size Aspect Ratio Quality AEL hold AEL toggle G AEL hold G AEL toggle AF MF Control Hold AF MF Control Toggle Smart Telecon Zoom Focus Magnifier Memory Deactivate the LCD Not set Func of AEL button Assigns the desired functions to the AEL button The available functions are the same as those for Func of C Button Func of Left Button Assigns the desired functions to the left button on the control wheel The available functions are the same as those for Func of C Button Func of Right Button Assigns the desired functions to the right button on the control wheel The available functions are the same as those for Func of C Button Func of Down Button Assigns the desired functions to the down button on the control wheel The available functions are the same as those for Func of C Button Smart Telecon Zoom Selects which function to use when Smart Telecon Zoom is assigned to a button Smart Telecon Zoom MOVIE Button Sets whether to always activate the MOVIE button Always Movie Mode Only AEL hold E AEL hold and AF MF Control Hold cannot be assigned GB 30 Functions that can
7. M Delete button 2 Select Delete with A on the control wheel then press Notes Protected images cannot be deleted GB 50 Selecting a shooting mode Turn the mode dial and set to the desired shooting mode The following shooting modes are available Ee Auto Mode Allows you to shoot still images with the settings adjusted automatically P Program Auto Allows you to shoot with the exposure the shutter speed and the aperture value adjusted automatically The other settings can be adjusted manually A Aperture Priority Allows you to adjust the aperture value manually using the aperture ring S Shutter Priority Allows you to adjust the shutter speed manually using the control dial M Manual Allows you to shoot after manually adjusting the exposure Exposure the shutter speed and the aperture value using the control dial and the aperture ring 1 2 3 Calls up settings pre registered in Memory in the GM Still shooting menu page 28 Movie Allows you to shoot movies You can manually adjust the y y adj exposure the shutter speed and the aperture value in M mode E Sweep Allows you to shoot panoramic images by combining Panorama multiple images Scene Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the M p 8 2 Selection scene GB 51 apow Hunooys e ful 38 88 Functions available for each shooting The functions you can
8. Selects the exposure mode for movie recording to suit your subject or effect P A S M Picture Effect 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 Auto Port Framing Analyzes the scene when capturing a face and saves another image with a more impressive composition Off Auto Auto Mode Selects the automatic shooting mode Intelligent Auto Superior Auto Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level Off Low Mid High Quality Sets the image quality for still images RAW RAW amp JPEG Extra fine Fine Standard Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images 3 2 16 9 Image Size Selects the size of still images L MIS Wireless flash shooting is not available with the built in flash 2 Available only when using the Quick Navi GB 26 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button You can set up the basic settings 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 A W lt gt on the control wheel then press the center of the control wheel Select a page of the menu Select an item on the menu DISP 6 6 DISP Still
9. Shooting still images when LCD Quality is set to Approx 135 min Approx 270 images Standard Viewing still images Approx 230 min Approx 4600 images Actual shooting movies Approx 30 min Continuous shooting movies Approx 60 min Notes The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fully charged The number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions Using Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2 media sold separately The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F The number for Shooting still images is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions CIPA Camera amp Imaging Products Association Quality is set to Fine The focus mode dial is set to AF Autofocus DISP is set to Display All Info Shooting once every 30 seconds The flash strobes once every two times The power turns on and off once every ten times GB 66 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies The battery life for movies is based on the CIPA standard and is for shooting under the following conditions Record Setting is set to 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH Actual shooting movies Indicates the approximate shooting time as a guideline when you repeatedly perform shooting z
10. e Connect the AC Adaptor supplied to the nearest wall outlet wall socket If malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor disconnect the plug from the wall outlet wall socket immediately to disconnect from the power source When charging is finished disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket e Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs micro USB cable supplied and AC Adaptor supplied Charging time Full charge The charging time is approximately 155 min using the AC Adaptor supplied Notes The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances GB 38 Charging the battery pack Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable vie FE Notes e Note the following points when charging via a computer If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source the laptop battery level decreases Do not charge for an extended period of time Do not turn on off or restart the computer or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera The camera may cause a malfunction Before turning on off or restarting the computer or waking the computer fro
11. Class 4 or faster microSD memory card Vv V Class 4 or faster D microSDHC memory card Vv V Class 4 or faster microSDXC memory card Vv V Class 4 or faster In this manual the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows A Memory Stick Duo media B Memory Stick Micro media C SD card D microSD memory card Notes e When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this camera make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor 42 Setting the date and time When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you initialize the functions the screen to set the date and time appears 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera The screen to set the date and time appears To turn the camera off set the power switch to OFF 2 Check that Enter is selected on the screen then press on the control wheel 3 Select a desired geographic location then p ress 4 Select each item using lt gt and set the numeric value using A V Daylight Svg Turns on or off the daylight saving time setting Date Format Selects the format to display date Date Time Setup e Midnight is indicated as 12 00 AM and noon as 12 00 PM Daylight Svg Wore a 2013 1 1 12 00 am Vv Date Format Y M D 4bSelect Adjust Enter GB 43 eiawed ayy
12. marked with an or g mark must be used Tf the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse Never use the plug without the fuse cover If you should lose the fuse cover please contact your nearest Sony service station Table of contents Before use Functions list Introduction of functions s sssesssssersrrsrsrsrerrsrsrrrnrrrrrrrenrnrn 9 Notes on using your camera eeeueee eee aaa rn nn nn Checking the supplied items Identifying parts Front side Rear side Sides Top side Bottom Using the control wheel List of icons on the screen Functions that can be operated using the buttons dials 23 Selecting a function using the Fn Function button 24 Functions that can be selected using the Fn Function DUET OO AERO RON 25 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button 27 Using the In Camera Guide Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack mssssssssssesrsrsesrsrnsnenrnnnennnrnn anar Charging time Full charge Charging by connecting to a computer Checking the remaining battery charge Supplying power To remove the battery pack Inserting a memory card sold separately To remove the memory card Memory cards that can be used Setting the date and time Setting the date time and area again Shooting a clear movie without camera
13. File Formats ei da inna 48 N Number of recordable images 65 73 xapuj Index P W PlayMemories Home 59 62 White Balance 25 Q Quick NaVi ssssosseseoeseseoesesrnrnr 56 R Recordable time of movies 67 Recording movies 48 Reducing camera shake 45 S Scene Selection 25 Set the clock 14211121111 43 SHOOHNE ein nA dus 46 Shooting mode 51 Shooting still images 46 Shoulder strap 1 1 15 SOf WATE sein nada 58 Specifications 1 1 121111 1 69 Steddy Shotts estes 45 Still Movie Select 49 U USB Connection 1 1 33 User Guide ways 64 Vv Viewing image 1 1 49 74 Index GB 75 xapu http www sony net Sonylnfo Support 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4469577110
14. It may cause a malfunction and you may not be able to record images Furthermore the recording media may become unusable or image data may be damaged 11 asn a10jag Notes on using your camera e Clean the flash surface before use The heat of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to start smoking or burning Wipe the flash surface with a soft cloth to remove dirt or dust etc Carl Zeiss lens The camera is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens which is capable of reproducing sharp images with excellent contrast The lens for the camera has been produced under a quality assurance system certified by Carl Zeiss in accordance with the quality standards of Carl Zeiss in Germany Notes on the flash Do not carry the camera by the flash unit or use excessive strength on it If water dust or sand get into the open flash unit it may cause a malfunction No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media etc Back up recommendation To avoid the data loss always copy back up data to other media Notes on the LCD screen lens and image sensor The screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However some tiny black and or bright dots white red blue or green may appear on
15. Memory Windows XP 512 MB or more 1 GB or more is recommended Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 1 GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 500 MB Display Screen resolution 1024 x 768 dots or more Image Data CPU Memory Pentium 4 or faster 1 GB or more Converter Ver 4 Display 1024 x 768 dots or more 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs Starter Edition is not supported Recommended computer environment Mac The following computer environments are recommended when using the software and importing images via a USB connection OS pre installed USB Connection Mac OS X v10 3 v10 8 Image Data Converter Ver 4 Mac OS X v10 5 v10 6 v10 7 v10 8 Image Data CPU Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster Converter Ver 4 Memory 1 GB or more is recommended Display 1024 x 768 dots or more Using the software Notes e Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including the camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible wit
16. areas of an under exposed image and the dark areas of an over exposed image to create an image with rich gradation Press the Fn button and select DRO Auto HDR Q Select the desired setting using A V on the control wheel Playback functions Convenient functions for playback are as follows gt Changes to the playback screen Q Magnifies or reduces images Turn the control wheel to magnify or reduce an image Turn the control dial to switch to the next previous image j Deletes unnecessary images peg Image index screen You can select the number of images to be displayed MENU gt 1 Image Index GB 55 SUON9UNI SNOLIE Using the various functions How to use the Quick Navi screen You can change the settings directly using the Quick Navi screen which is suitable when using a viewfinder sold separately For details on how to attach the viewfinder refer to the operating instructions supplied with the viewfinder 1 Press DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to For viewfinder 2 Press the Fn button to switch to the Quick Navi screen In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode 100 EH 24m FINE 60p MIE 1125 F3 5 1 40 0 OR wro MY eae a 100 EH 24m FINE 60p KE P 14125 F35 0 0 LET so 24M auto 150 AUTO Select OChange More
17. camera drops fully If you observe the following points the recording time will be longer Keep the camera out of direct sunlight Turn the camera off when it is not being used The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB When the file size is about 2 GB recording stops automatically when File Format is set to MP4 and a new movie file is created automatically when File Format is set to AVCHD The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes GB 68 Specifications Gamera System Image device 35mm full size 35 8 mm x 23 9 mm Exmor CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx 24 7 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 24 3 Megapixels Lens Carl Zeiss Sonnar T 35mm single focus lens f 35 mm F2 0 While shooting movies 16 9 When SteadyShot is set to Off 37 mm When SteadyShot is set to On 44 mm While shooting movies 4 3 When SteadyShot is set to Off 45 mm When SteadyShot is set to On 48 mm Minimum focus When the macro switching ring is set to 0 3m co 0 3 m 1 ft When the macro switching ring is set to 0 2m 0 35m 0 2 m 0 65 ft Minimum focus is the shortest distance from the image sensor to the subject Maximum magnification When the macro switching ring is set to 0 3m o0 0 15x When the macro switching ring is set to 0 2m 0 35m 0 26x Minimum f stop F22 Filter diameter 49 mm SteadySh
18. reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For Customers in Europe Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC regulation for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters 9 8 feet Attention The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit Notice I
19. shooting menu OM23 HH FH m Q er Image Size Selects the size of still images L 24M M 10M S 4 6M 3 2 L 20M M 8 7M S 3 9M 16 9 Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images 3 2 16 9 Quality Sets the image quality for still images RAW RAW amp JPEG Extra fine Fine Standard Panorama Size Selects the size of panoramic images Standard Wide Panorama Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images Right Left Up Down G123 HH m 4 Clear Image Zoom Provides a higher quality zoomed image than with Digital Zoom On Off Digital Zoom Provides zoomed images at higher magnification than with Clear Image Zoom On Off GB 27 IS SU0 9UN Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Long Exposure NR Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1 second or longer On Off High ISO NR Sets noise reduction processing for high sensitivity shooting Normal Low Off AF Illuminator Sets the AF illuminator which provides light for a dark scene to aid focusing Auto Off Available only when Smart Telecon Zoom page 30 is set to Zoom O1238 E1 FI m Color Space Changes the range of color reproduction sRGB AdobeRGB AEL w shutter Sets whether to adjust the exposure by pressing the shutter button halfway down This is convenient wh
20. the USA and Canada AC Adaptor AC UD11 1 For customers in the USA and Canada GB 14 e Power cord mains lead 1 not supplied in the U S A and Canada Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera Use the appropriate one that matches your country region e Shoulder strap 1 Lens cap 1 2 Shoe cap 1 Attached on the camera SP e Cleaning Cloth 1 Instruction Manual 1 this manual Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details on operation for the parts 1 Hooks for shoulder strap 7 Macro switching ring 47 e Attach both ends of the strap to 8 Focus mode dial 23 the camera 9 Focusing ring 23 R AF illuminator 28 Self timer lamp Lens hood index Lens Aperture ring 23 al l BR e Aperture index Macro switching index GB 15 asn a10jag Identifying parts Rear side Sides 4 Flash pop up switch 23 Light sensor Charge lamp 37 Micro USB connector 62 HDMI micro jack Microphone jack be amp M When an external microphone is connected the camera switches from the internal microphone to the external microphone If the external microphone is a plug in power type the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera LCD s
21. use depend on the selected shooting mode In the table below V indicates the function is available and a indicates the function is not available The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen Shoot Mode Exposure Self timer Cont Face 3 Smile Auto Port 51 Comp Shooting Detection Shutter Framing id id gt Vv Vv Vv Vv Vv SCN m Vv Vv Vv Vv a a Vv Vv Vv Vv aA Vv m Vv Vv Vv z v Vv Vv Vv 2 v v v v dv v s Vv Vv Vv Vv Ea Vv P Vv Vv Vv Vv Vv Vv A Vv v v v v v S Vv Vv Vv v Vv Vv M Vv Vv Vv Vv Vv HH v Vv Vv Vv When the shooting mode is set to M the exposure can be adjusted only when ISO GB 52 is set to AUTO Using the various functions This manual mainly provides an introduction on the use of the camera and a list of functions To learn more about the camera refer to Cyber shot User Guide which offers in depth instructions on the many functions 1SO Multi Frame Noise Reduct The ISO sensitivity can be set to AUTO or can be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600 Press the Fn button and select ISO Q Select the desired setting using A V on the control wheel When you select AUTO and press P on the control wheel you can change the range of the AUTO setting in ISO AUTO Maximum or ISO AUTO Minimum When you select Multi
22. you record a fast moving subject the image is clearer but the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions the subject or the image quality size settings The values shown are not for continuous recording time The recording time may differ depending on shooting conditions and the memory card used e When 2 is indicated stop recording the movie The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level For details on movie playback see page 49 Notes on continuous movie recording It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous shooting using the image sensor Therefore if you continue to shoot the temperature inside the camera will rise especially that of the image sensor In such cases the camera turns off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the images or affect the internal mechanism of the camera The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or condition of the camera before you start recording If you frequently recompose or shoot images after the power is turned on the temperature inside the camera will rise and the recording time available will be shorter If the camera stops recording due to the temperature leave it for several minutes with the power turned off Start recording after the temperature inside the
23. 1 228 800 dots Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 3 6 V AC Adaptor AC UD10 UD11 5V Power consumption during shooting 2 0 W Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions CIPA compliant 113 3 mm x 65 4 mm x 69 6 mm 4 1 2 inches x 2 5 8 inches x 2 3 4 inches W H D Mass CIPA compliant including NP BX1 battery pack Memory Stick Duo media Approx 482 g 17 0z Microphone Stereo Speaker Monaural Exif Print Compatible PRINT Image Matching III Compatible Specifications AC Adaptor AC UD10 UD11 Power requirements AC 100 V to 240 V 50 Hz 60 Hz 0 2 A Output voltage DC 5 V 1 500 mA Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Dimensions AC UD10 Approx 78 mm x 22 mm x 36 mm 3 1 8 inches x 7 8 inches x 1 7 16 inches W H D AC UD11 Approx 70 mm x 33 mm x 36 mm 2 7 8 inches x 1 5 16 inches x 1 7 16 inches W H D Mass AC UD10 Approx 45 g 1 6 oz AC UD11 Approx 50 g 1 8 oz Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum voltage DC 4 2 V Nominal voltage DC 3 6 V Maximum charge voltage DC 4 2 V Maximum charge current 1 89 A Capacity 4 5 Wh 1 240 mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks The following marks
24. 4 Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor supplied using the micro USB cable supplied and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet wall socket For customers in the USA and Canada PA a Power cord Mains lead For customers in countries regions other than the USA and Canada The charge lamp lights orange and charging starts e Turn off the camera while charging the battery You can charge the battery pack even 7 when it is partially charged e When the charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished remove and re 0 insert the battery pack Charge lamp Lit Charging Off Charging finished Flashing Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range GB 37 Elawe3 3y Guedald Charging the battery pack Notes If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet wall socket this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range When the temperature gets back within the appropriate range the charging resumes We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section of the battery is dirty In this case wipe any dust off lightly using a soft cloth or a cotton swab to clean the terminal section of the battery
25. 80 60p 1080 50p format can be played back only on 1080 60p 1080 50p supported devices Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws The pictures used in this manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera On the data specifications described in this manual The data on performance and specifications are defined under the following conditions except as described in this manual at an ordinary ambient temperature of 25 C 77 F and using a battery pack that has been fully charged for about 1 hour after the charge lamp has turned off On use and care Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the product Be particularly careful of the lens Notes when disposing of or transferring the camera Before you dispose of or transfer the camera we recommend that you delete registered faces to protect personal information page 31 GB 13 asn a10jag Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces e Camera 1 Rechargeable battery pack NP BX1 1 e Micro USB cable 1 gt e AC Adaptor AC UD10 1 For customers in countries regions other than
26. 9 Face Detection Smile Wind Noise Reduction IS 29 O On Shutter 25 Wee SteadyShot SteadyShot 6 wet warning 45 Metering mode 25 2 Overheating warning White balance Auto 12 m2 Preset Custom Color ee Database file full a se temperature Color filter FULL ERROR 5 ORO 25 Database file error Bhat Mao VB Ge Gup View Mode 31 sa 7500K CycHD edek 100 0003 Folder file number FR D Range Optimizer Auto my HDR 55 Om Protect 32 AUTO Sat rat it reati DPOF Print order DPOF 32 AE Creative Style 54 Gat fest Gat Contrast Saturation A Low battery warning 39 mt t t Sharpness Bat t Et 2 Beat Display Indication 3 3 3 ZG Drive mode 25 Picture Effect 26 Ej 010 Hic Gs ve ro O3ev Lo P apo se Ser GB 21 asn a10jag List of icons on the screen Display Indication 4 nm t Auto Port Framing 26 Display Indication Mm Exposure compensation O Spot metering circle Metered manual H Level a Flash compensation 25 kmn Smart teleconverter atts EV scale for viewfinder Smart Zoom Clear Image mode only sa cQ Zoom 27 Digital Zoom 8 Smile Detection s 27 Sensitivity indicator Shutter speed indicator 4 Aperture indicato
27. Frame Noise Reduct you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity The camera shoots continuous multiple images automatically combines the images reduces the noise and records 1 image GB 53 SUON9UNI SNOLIE Using the various functions Greative Style You can select the desired kind of image processing from among 13 styles and you can also adjust the contrast saturation and sharpness for each Creative Style item Press the Fn button and select Creative Style Q Select the desired style using A V on the control wheel z 2 at o eto mio Creative Style item Style Box You can fine tune the setting and save the adjusted setting Hand held Twilight You can shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod A burst of shots is taken and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur camera shake and noise Press the Fn button and select Hand held Twilight Using the various functions DRO Auto HDR Using the DRO Auto HDR function you can capture various gradations of the contrast of images 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 Shoots 3 images with different exposures and then overlays the correctly exposed image the bright
28. Guledaig Setting the date and time 5 Repeat step 4 to set other items then press on the control wheel 6 Check that Enter is selected then press on the control wheel To cancel the date and time setting operation Press the MENU button Setting the date time and area again The date and time setup screen appears automatically only when the power is turned on for the first time To reset the date and time use the menu MENU button gt 1 Date Time Setup or Area Setting page 32 MENU button Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off or the battery is installed or not GB 44 Shooting a clear movie without camera shake Camera shake refers to unwanted movement of the camera that occurs during shooting resulting in a blurred image The SteadyShot function is available with this camera to reduce camera shake during movie recording MENU button kj 1 SteadyShot Select the desired setting Notes The SteadyShot function is available only for movie shooting You cannot use the SteadyShot function for shooting still images GB 45 Elawe3 ayy Guedaid Shooting still images In auto mode the camera analyzes the subject and allows you to shoot with the appropriate settings 1 Set the mode dial to Auto Mode
29. Rear Sync Wireless ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity The larger the number the faster the shutter speed Multi Frame Noise Reduct ISO AUTO to 102400 Metering Mode Selects the method for measuring brightness Multi Center Spot Autofocus Area Selects the area of focus Multi Center Flexible Spot White Balance Adjusts color tones of an image Auto WB Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluor Warm White Fluor Cool White Fluor Day White Fluor Daylight Flash C Temp Filter Custom 1 3 Custom Setup DRO Auto HDR Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast Off D Range Opt Auto HDR Creative Style Selects the desired image processing Standard Vivid Neutral Clear Deep Light Portrait Landscape Sunset Night Scene Autumn leaves Black amp White Sepia Style Box 1 6 Flash Comp Adjusts the intensity of flash output 3 0EV to 3 0EV Smile Face Detect Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings automatically Sets to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected Face Detection Off Face Detection On Regist Faces Face Detection On Smile Shutter Scene Selection Selects pre set settings to match various scene conditions Portrait Sports Action Landscape Sunset Night Scene Hand held Twilight Night Portrait 25 IS SU0 9UN Functions that can be selected using the Fn Function button Movie
30. S ONY 4 469 577 11 1 Digital Still Camera Cyber shot AVCHD HMI Progressive DSC RX1 RX1R Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DSC RX1 DSC RX1R Serial No Model No AC UD10 AC UD11 Serial No WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit 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 the proper configuration for the power outlet CAUTION Battery pack If the battery pack is mishandled the battery pack can burst cause a fire or even chemical burns Observe the following cautions e Do not disassemble Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force such as hammering dropping or stepping on it Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals Do not expose to high temperature above 60 C 140 F such as in direct sunlight or in a car parked in the sun Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony b
31. See Notes on continuous movie recording page 68 e When the 4 icon appears the temperature of the camera is too high Turn the camera off and wait until the temperature of the camera decreases Changing the file format MENU button 4 1 File Format page 28 GB 48 Playing back images 1 Press the gt button 2 Select an image by turning the control dial To play back movies press on the control wheel Action during movie playback Control wheel Pause Play Fast forward gt Fast rewind lt Forward slow playback Turn the control wheel clockwise during pause Rewind slow playback Turn the control wheel counterclockwise during pause Movies are played back in frame advance Volume V gt AV Information display A Notes Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera Switching between still images and movies To play back still images set Still Movie Select to Folder View Still and to play back movies set Still Movie Select to Folder View MP4 or AVCHD View MENU button gt 1 Still Movie Select Select the desired mode GB 49 saf ew fuimaia pue bunooys Deleting images Once you have deleted an image you cannot restore it Be sure that you want to delete the image before proceeding 1 while displaying the image you want to delete press the i Delete button
32. ace the battery pack in a plastic bag etc when carrying and storing to isolate it from other metal objects etc GB 40 Inserting a memory card sold separately Memory Stick Duo media and SD cards can be used with this camera For details see page 42 1 Slide the lever to open the cover Nz 2 Insert the memory card sold separately e With the notched corner facing as NE illustrated insert the memory card until x it clicks into place D X Ensure the notched corner faces correctly Elawe3 ayy Guedaid 3 Close the cover g SN GB 41 Notes Access lamp E N Inserting a memory card sold separately To remove the memory card Make sure that the access lamp is not lit then push the memory card in once Never remove the memory card the battery pack when the access lamp is lit This may cause damage to data or the memory card Memory cards that can be used You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera However proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of memory cards Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick XC HG Duo Vv Vv A Memory Stick PRO Duo Vv vV Mark2 only Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Vv Vv Memory Stick Duo y B Memory Stick Micro M2 Vv vV Mark2 only SD memory card Vv vV Class 4 or faster C SDHC memory card Vv vV Class 4 or faster SDXC memory card Vv vV
33. al Sets the range for exposure adjustment Aperture ring Manually sets the aperture value F number Macro switching ring Switches to close up shooting mode Focusing ring Adjusts the focus manually 4 flash pop up switch Raises the flash GB 23 IS SU0 9UN Selecting a function using the Fn Function button The Fn button executes settings or functions that are used frequently when shooting 1 Press the Fn button 2 Select the desired item using A V lt gt on the control wheel then press to execute The setting screen appears 3 Following the operation guide TC select and execute the desired EJ function ro mat Select Exit T Operation guide To set the functions directly on the shooting information screen Turn the control wheel without pressing in step 2 to set the functions directly on the shooting information screen Some functions can be fine tuned using the control dial GB 24 Functions that can be selected using the Fn Function button The functions that can be selected using the Fn button are as follows Drive Mode Sets the drive mode such as for continuous shooting Single Shooting Cont Shooting Spd Priority Cont Self timer Bracket Cont Single Bracket WB bracket DRO Bracket Flash Mode Sets the flash settings Flash Off Autoflash Fill flash Slow Sync
34. are trademarks of Sony Corporation Cyber shot Cyber shot Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO MEMORY STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick XC HG Duo Memory Stick XC HG Duo Memory Stick Micro e AVCHD Progressive and AVCHD Progressive logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries e Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac Mac OS and iMovie are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation SDXC logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC e A and PlayStation are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc Eye Fi is a trademark of Eye Fi Inc 71 s1340 Specifications In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the TM or marks are not used in all cases in this Works with PlayStatione3 Add further enjoyment w
35. attery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children e Keep the battery pack dry e Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet wall socket when using the AC Adaptor Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet wall socket immediately if any malfunction occurs while using the apparatus For Customers in the U S A and Canada RECYCLING LITHIUM ION BATTERIES Lithium Ion batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbre org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Battery pack This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B For Customers in the U S A UL is an internationally recognized safety organization The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed If you have any questions abo
36. be selected using the MENU button O Hi t 1234 F mo Z Exp comp set Sets whether to adjust the exposure within the flash light range Ambient amp flash Ambient only Bracket order Selects the order in exposure bracket and white balance bracket shooting 0 gt 0 Lens Comp Shading Compensates for the shaded corners of the screen caused by the lens Auto Off Lens Gomp Chro Aber Reduces the color deviation at the corners of the screen caused by the lens Auto Off Lens Comp Compensates for distortion on the screen caused by the lens Distortion Auto Off Face Priority Sets whether to track faces as a priority when tracking Tracking On Off Face Registration Registers or changes the person to be given priority in the focus New Registration Order Exchanging Delete Delete All Playback menu oH mom m 9 Z Still Movie Select Selects the display format for images Folder View Still Folder View MP4 AVCHD View Delete Deletes an image Multiple Img All in Folder All AVCHD view files Slide Show Shows a slide show Repeat Interval Image Type Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time 4 Images 9 Images Rotate Rotates a still image counter clockwise 0 90 180 270 GB 31 IS SU0 9UN Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Protect Protects the images
37. creen 20 gt Playback button 49 Control dial 24 51 MOVIE Movie button 30 48 l e e N 16 12 13 14 15 For shooting AEL AE lock button 30 For viewing Q Enlarge button 55 For shooting Fn Function button 24 25 For viewing gey Image index button 55 Control wheel 19 Mm Delete button 50 MENU button 27 Top side N E amp e e e N e 2 Identifying parts BR LINE Shutter button 46 Exposure compensation dial 23 C Custom button 30 Power switch 43 Mode dial 51 Multi interface shoe e Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the multi interface shoe However if the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe the connection is completed Image sensor position mark Flash Microphone For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe visit the Sony web site or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility kk ol N la You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe Operations with other manufacturers accessories are not guaranteed Multi FUT interface Shoe Accessory Shoe The camera functions for viewfinde
38. d edited on a computer You can either save the image as RAW format or save it in the general file format You can display and compare the RAW images and JPEG images recorded by this camera e You can rank images in 5 grades You can apply color labels To use Image Data Converter refer to Help Click Start All Programs Image Data Converter Help gt Image Data Converter Ver 4 Image Data Converter support page English only http www sony co jp ids se GB 58 Using the software Using PlayMemories Home With PlayMemories Home you can do the following You can import images shot with the camera to your computer and display them on the computer e You can organize images on the computer on a calendar by shooting date to view them You can retouch Red Eye Correction etc print send still images as e mail attachments and change the shooting date e You can trim and resize images You can print or save still images with the date You can create a Blu ray Disc or DVD disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer An internet connection environment is required when a Blu ray Disc DVD disc is created for the first time Notes PlayMemories Home is not compatible with Mac computers When you play back images on Mac computers use the appropriate application software supplied with the Mac computer e Movies recorded using the 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS
39. en you want to adjust the focus and exposure separately On Off Memory Registers combinations of frequently used modes and settings and allows easy recall of those combinations using the mode dial 1 2 3 Movie shooting menu O Hm ese wo esr File Format Selects the movie file format AVCHD MP4 Record Setting Selects the quality and size of the recorded movie frame 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH 1440x1080 12M VGA 3M SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot On Off Auto Slow Shutter Sets whether to adjust the shutter speed automatically during movie recording in case if the subject is dark On Off GB 28 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Audio Recording Sets whether to record audio when shooting a movie On Off Wind Noise Reduct Reduces wind noise during movie recording On Off Gustom menu O Hi m2 34 0 m 9 4 FINDER LCD Setting When using a viewfinder sold separately sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen Auto Manual Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red eye phenomenon when using flash On Off Grid Line Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline Rule of 3rds Grid Square Grid Diag Square Grid Off Auto Review Displays the captured image aft
40. er 64 bit editions and Starter Edition are not supported Starter Edition is not supported 2 Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer http www sony co jp imsoft Win Mac 1 Check your computer environment OS pre installed Mac OS X v10 5 v10 6 v10 7 v10 8 CPU Intel Core Solo Core Duo Core 2 Duo or faster 2 Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer http www sony co jp imsoft Mac Notes Log on as Administrator Jayndwod e uo safew Human Learning more about the camera Cyber shot User Guide Cyber shot User Guide is an on line manual Refer to it for in depth instructions on the many functions of the camera 1 Access the Sony support page http www sony net Sonylnfo Support 2 Select your country or region 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page Check the model name on the bottom of your camera GB 64 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies When you insert a memory card into the i 10 camera and set the power switch to ON if the number of images that can be recorded should you continue to shoot using the current settings is displayed on the screen Notes When 0 the number of recordable images flashes in yellow the memory card is full Replace the memory card with an
41. er shooting You can set the duration of time for which the image is to be displayed 10 Sec 5 Sec 2 Sec Off O H 123 4 F m 9 4 DISP Button Monitor Sets the LCD screen display modes that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control wheel Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Level Histogram For viewfinder DISP Button Finder Sets the viewfinder screen display modes that can be selected by pressing DISP on the control wheel when using a viewfinder sold separately Graphic Display Display All Info No Disp Info Level Histogram Peaking Level Enhances the outline of in focus ranges with a specific color High Mid Low Off Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function Red Yellow White MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually On Off GB 29 IS SU0 9UN Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Focus Magnif Time Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an enlarged form 2 Sec 5 Sec No Limit Live View Display Sets whether to display the effect of a function on the screen such as the effect of the exposure compensation value Setting Effect ON Setting Effect OFF Available only when using display magnification Use this function while assigning Focus Magnifier to custom buttons or turning on MF Assist function O H 1284 F m 9 4 Func of C Button
42. f 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 amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the EM applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or
43. h Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time GB 61 I Burma 1a8jndwo3 e uo safew Using the software Installing PlayMemories Home 1 Using the Internet browser on your computer go to the following URL then click Install Run www sony net pm 2 Follow the instructions on the To the micro USB screen to complete the connector installation When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed connect the camera and computer using the micro USB cable 4 supplied To a USB jack Without an Internet connection you can use PlayMemories Home Lite Version which enables you to use some minimal operations such as importing images and viewing images To install PlayMemories Home Lite Version connect the camera and your computer using the micro USB cable supplied then double click Computer For Windows XP My Computer camera icon media icon PMHOME EXE GB 62 Using the software Installing Image Data Converter Windows 1 Check your computer environment OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 SP1 Windows 8 CPU Pentium 4 or fast
44. ith your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application for PlayStation 3 from PlayStation Store where available The application for PlayStation 3 requires PlayStation Network account and application download Accessible in areas where the PlayStation Store is available manual Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net GB 72 Index A EMRE OAA 24 25 Area Setting 11 111 1111111111111 43 Func of CButton 30 AUTO nei dO 46 Function button 24 25 Auto Mode cece eects 46 H B Hand held Twilight 54 Battery pac kusss tesiaren 36 l c Image Data Converter 58 63 C Custom button 30 In Camera Guide 35 Charge lamp 11111111112 Charging battery pack Computer wa ita Control dial 24 Language 11 34 Control wheel 19 LCD sereen 44 00 1 20 Creative Style 54 M D Macro switching ring 47 Date Time Setup 1 1 1 1 43 Memory CArd 1 111 11 41 42 Delete oC 50 MONA PRO E MOVIE Button 30 48 Exposure compensation dial 23 Multi Frame Noise Reduct 53 Multi interface shoe 17 F
45. lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for customers in the United Kingdom A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362 i e
46. m sleep mode disconnect the camera and the computer No guarantees are made for charging using a custom built computer or a modified computer Checking the remaining battery charge A remaining charge indicator appears on the screen High CZA EA mA m Gd Notes It takes about one minute until the correct remaining charge indicator appears The remaining charge indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances If you do not operate the camera for a certain period of time while the power is on the camera turns off automatically Auto power off function 39 Elawe3 3y Guedaid Charging the battery pack Battery pack For details on battery life see page 66 Supplying power The camera can be supplied with power from the wall outlet wall socket by connecting to the AC Adaptor supplied using the micro USB cable supplied When shooting for extended periods battery consumption can be reduced You can shoot or play back images without a battery pack in the camera However insert a charged battery pack under shooting conditions that require a lot of power such as when using a viewfinder sold separately or when shooting movies Otherwise some functions will be restricted To remove the battery pack Slide the lock lever Be sure not to drop the battery pack Lock lever SEA 8 Notes To keep the battery pack terminal clean and prevent short circuits pl
47. mera File system universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Notes on using your camera Playback of images recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed Notes on importing AVCHD movies to a computer When importing AVCHD movies to a computer for Windows use the built in software PlayMemories Home for Mac use the software iMovie bundled with Mac Notes when playing movies on other devices This camera uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 High Profile for AVCHD format recording Movies recorded in AVCHD format with this camera cannot be played with the following devices Other devices compatible with AVCHD format that do not support High Profile Devices incompatible with the AVCHD format This camera also uses MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile for MP4 format recording For this reason movies recorded in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Discs recorded with HD high definition image quality can be played back only on AVCHD format compatible devices DVD based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format Also DVD based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs Movies recorded in 10
48. nection On Off PAL NTSC Selector Plays back movies recorded with the camera on an NTSC only for 1080 50i system TV compatible models PAL NTSC Audio signals Sets the operating sound of the camera On Off Appears when an Eye Fi card sold separately is inserted into the camera OH fF m O 123A Version Displays the camera software version YJ Language Selects the language Demo Mode Sets the demonstration playback of a movie to on or off On Off Initialize Restores settings to their defaults Reset Default Rec mode reset Custom reset GB 34 Using the In Camera Guide You can use the I Delete button not only for deleting images but also for displaying a built in instruction guide Press the J Delete button on the Fn screen or menu screen to display explanations for the currently selected function or setting Delete button GB 35 IS SU0 9UN Charging the battery pack When using the camera for the first time be sure to charge the battery pack The charged battery pack is discharged little by little even when you do not use it To avoid missing an opportunity to shoot charge the battery pack again before you shoot 1 Slide the lever to open the cover 2 Insert the battery pack Lock lever completely using the tip of the battery to press the lock lever 3 Close the cover GB 36 Charging the battery pack
49. o a computer using PlayMemories Home and format the memory card using the camera Notes on recording playback To ensure stable operations of the memory card we recommend that you use this camera to format any memory card being used with this camera for the first time Note that formatting will erase all data recorded on the memory card This data cannot be restored Be sure to backup any important data to a PC or other storage location If you repeatedly record delete images fragmentation of data may occur on the memory card Movies may not be able to be saved or recorded In such a case save your images to a PC or other storage location then Format page 32 Before you start recording make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly The camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof e Avoid exposing the camera to water If water enters inside the camera a malfunction may occur In some cases the camera cannot be repaired Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light It may cause the malfunction of the camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation Otherwise the camera may not properly record or play back images e Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs remove it before using the camera Do not shake or strike the camera
50. o the top item or the last selected item Top Previous Delete confirm Sets Delete or Cancel as the default setting for the delete confirmation screen Delete first Cancel first Mode Dial Guide Turns the mode dial guide the explanation of each shooting mode on or off On Off LCD Brightness Sets the brightness of the LCD screen Auto Manual Sunny Weather Viewfinder Bright When using a viewfinder sold separately sets the brightness of the viewfinder Auto Manual O HOH OaS r 1234 LGD Quality Sets the screen display quality High Standard Power Saving Start Time Sets the time to turn the camera to the power save mode 30 Min 5 Min 1 Min 20 Sec 10 Sec HDMI Resolution Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI TV Auto 1080p 1080i CTRL FOR HDMI Operates the camera from a TV that supports BRAVIA Sync On Off OH PF m v 1284 Upload Settings Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye Fi card On Off USB Connection Sets the USB connection method based on the connected devices Auto Mass Storage MTP GB 33 IS SU0 9UN Functions that can be selected using the MENU button USB LUN Setting Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer using a USB connection Multi Single USB Power Supply Sets whether to supply power using a USB con
51. ooming standby for shooting and turning on and off the camera Continuous shooting movies When continuous shooting ends because of set limits 29 minutes press the MOVIE Movie button again to continue shooting Shooting functions such as zoom will not operate Available recording time for a movie The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a memory card formatted with this camera Memory card formatted with this camera h hour m minute Capacity Recori 2GB 4GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Setting 60i 24M FX 50i 24M FX Om 20m 40m 1h30m 3h 6h 60i 17M FH 50i 17M FH Om 30 m Ih 2h 4h5m 8hl5m 60p 28M PS 50p 28M PS 9m 15m 35m 1lhl5m 2h30m 5h5m 24p 24M FX 25p 24M FX Om 20m 40m 1h30m 3h 6h 24p 17M FH 25p 17M FH Om 30 m Ih 2h 4h5m 8hl5m 1440x1080 12M 15m 40m 1h20m 2h45m 5h30m 1lh5m VOAM I h 10 m 2h25 m 4h 55 m 9h 55 m 20h a e Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes limited by product specifications For 1440x1080 12M size movies continuous shooting is possible for approximately 15 minutes limited by 2 GB file size GB 67 s1340 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies Notes The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR Variable Bit Rate which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the shooting scene When
52. ot Electronic only for movies Exposure control Automatic exposure Aperture priority Shutter priority Manual exposure Scene Selection 7 modes White balance Automatic Daylight Shade Cloudy Incandescent Fluorescent Warm White Cool White Day White Daylight Flash Color temperature Color filter Custom Signal format For 1080 50i PAL color CCIR standards HDTV 1080 50i 1080 50p specification For 1080 60i NTSC color EIA standards HDTV 1080 60i 1080 60p specification GB 69 siauj0 Specifications File format Still images JPEG DCF Exif MPF Baseline compliant RAW Sony ARW 2 3 Format DPOF compatible Movies AVCHD format AVCHD format Ver 2 0 compatible Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio Dolby Digital 2ch equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Movies MP4 format Video MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Audio MPEG 4 AAC LC 2ch Recording media Memory Stick Duo media Memory Stick Micro media SD cards microSD memory cards Flash Flash range ISO sensitivity Recommended Exposure Index set to Auto Approx 0 75 m to 21 7 m 2 5 ft to 71 2 ft Input and Output connectors HDMI connector HDMI micro jack Micro USB connector USB communication Microphone jack 3 5 mm Stereo mini jack USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 GB 70 Screen LCD screen 7 5 cm 3 0 type TFT drive Total number of dots
53. other one or delete images from the current memory card pages 31 50 When NO CARD the number of recordable images flashes in yellow it means no memory card has been inserted Insert a memory card The number of images that can be recorded on a memory card The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used Image Size L 24M Aspect Ratio 3 2 Memory card formatted with this camera Units Images Sig Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB Standard 280 560 1100 2250 4600 9200 Fine 195 395 800 1600 3200 6400 Extra fine 105 215 435 870 1750 3500 RAW amp JPEG 54 105 215 435 870 1750 RAW 74 145 295 600 1200 2400 65 S190 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies When Aspect Ratio is set to other than 3 2 you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above except when RAW is selected The number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use Battery life Number of images Shooting still images when LCD Quality is set to Approx 110 min Approx 220 images High
54. r Macro mode 3 Display Indication REC 0 12 Recording time of the movie m s Focus status 46 1 250 Shutter speed F3 5 Aperture value 150400 ISO number 53 AE lock 23 ma Auto HDR image error te Wa Picture Effect error m Histogram 2013 1 1 Recorded date time of the 10 37PM playback image 3 7 Image number Number of images recorded in selected View Mode Tracking Tracking focus focus GB 22 Functions that can be operated using the buttons dials You can set up or operate various functions using these buttons dials For the location of the buttons dials see Identifying parts page 15 Mode dial Switches the shooting mode MENU button Displays the menu screen for setting menu items MOVIE button Records movies AEL button Q button Fixes the exposure of the entire screen Scales an image up when viewing images Fn button F 3 button Displays the setup screen for functions set using the Fn button In viewfinder mode switches to the Quick Navi screen Displays multiple images on the screen simultaneously DISP on the control wheel Switches the recording information displayed on the LCD screen gt button Plays back images M button Displays the In Camera Guide Deletes images C Custom button Assigns a frequently used function to the button Focus mode dial Selects the focus method to suit the movement of the subject Exposure compensation di
55. r are available only when using the FDA EVIMK viewfinder accessory sold separately To raise the flash first check that you are not blocking the flash with your fingers or other objects and then slide the 4 flash pop up switch When you are not using the flash push it back into place with a finger Take care not to pinch your finger when closing the flash Do not cover this part while recording movies Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume GB 17 asn a10jag Identifying parts Battery insertion slot 36 Memory card slot 41 Access lamp 42 Lock lever Speaker Se A LH M F Tripod socket hole e Use a tripod with a screw less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches long Otherwise you cannot firmly secure the camera and damage to the camera may occur 7 Battery Memory card cover 36 41 GB 18 Identifying parts Using the control wheel DISP LX YQ The DISP Display Contents function is assigned to the up button on the control wheel page 29 You can assign the desired functions to the left right and down buttons page 30 e You can move the selection frame by turning the control wheel or pressing the up down left right side of the wheel In this manual pressing the up down left right side of the wheel is shown by A W lt 4 gt asn a10jag List of icons on the screen For LCD screen mode
56. shake 45 Shooting and viewing images Shooting still images ao iii 46 Recording movies Changing the file format Playing back images Switching between still images and movies Deleting IMA BES aaa 50 Selecting a shooting mode Selecting a shooting mode Functions available for each shooting mode Various functions Using the various functions ISO Multi Frame Noise Reduct Creative Style Hand held Twilight DRO Auto HDR Playback functions How to use the Quick Navi screen Viewing images on a computer Using the software Using Image Data Converter Using PlayMemories Home Recommended computer environment Windows 60 Recommended computer environment Mac 60 Installing PlayMemories Home Installing Image Data Converter Others Learning more about the camera Cyber shot User Guide wyd A ta OHH 64 Checking the number of images and recordable time of MOVIES wszy zda a ya 65 SPECIICAUONS a PW OOOO 69 Introduction of functions This section introduces some frequently used shooting functions and other unique functions See the pages in parentheses for details Shooting functions used frequently Exposure Comp 23 You can adjust the exposure to change the brightness of the entire image Even when the shooting mode is set to M you can adjust the exposure if
57. st the exposure in P A S or M mode even when shooting movies How to operate or customize the camera Display information 29 You can change the screen display mode by pressing DISP on the control wheel Customization 30 The camera is equipped with the C Custom button which can be assigned a desired function You can also assign functions to other buttons such as the AEL button GB 10 Notes on using your camera Screen language You can select the language displayed on the screen using the menu page 34 Functions built into this camera This manual describes 1080 60i compatible devices and 1080 50i compatible devices To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i compatible device or 1080 50i compatible device check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera 1080 60i compatible device 60i 1080 50i compatible device 50i This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p format movies Unlike standard recording modes up to now which record in an interlacing method this camera records using a progressive method This increases the resolution and provides a smoother more realistic image On database files When you insert a memory card without a database file into the camera and turn on the power part of the memory card capacity is used to automatically create a database file It may take some time until you can perform the next operation If a database file error occurs import all images t
58. the ISO sensitivity is set to AUTO ISO 53 Multi Frame Noise Reduct 53 You can adjust the luminous sensitivity The ISO sensitivity can be adjusted between ISO 50 and ISO 25600 When you select Am Multi Frame Noise Reduct you can select larger ISO numbers than the maximum ISO sensitivity White Balance 25 You can adjust the color tones You can select an option to suit a light source or perform fine adjustments using color temperature and color filter Drive Mode 25 You can select an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes such as single shooting continuous shooting or bracket shooting Features of this camera Macro mode 47 You can shoot close ups of subjects such as flowers or food 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 Shoots 3 images with different exposures and then overlays these images to create an image with rich gradation Greative Style 54 You can select the desired style from among 13 styles You can also adjust certain image factors such as exposure using the selected style as the base Hand held Twilight 54 You can shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod Movie recording with manual adjustments 26 You can adju
59. the screen These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording GB 12 Do not expose the camera to sunlight or shoot sunward for a long time The internal mechanism may be damaged If sunlight is focused on a nearby object it may cause a fire e Images may trail across on the screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction When turning on the camera in a cold location the screen may become temporarily dark When the camera warms up the screen will function normally The recorded image may be different from the image you monitored before recording Notes on recording for long periods of time When you continue to shoot for a long time the temperature of the camera rises If the temperature rises above a certain level the icon appears on the screen and the camera turns itself off automatically If the power is turned off leave the camera for 10 minutes or longer to allow the temperature inside the camera to decrease to a safe level Under high ambient temperatures the temperature of the camera rises quickly When the temperature of the camera rises the image quality may deteriorate It is recommended that you wait until the temperature of the camera drops before continuing to shoot Your camera and battery may get hot due to continuous use but it is not a malfunction On image data compatibility This camera conforms with DCF Design rule for Ca
60. ut this product you may call Sony Customer Information Center 1 800 222 SONY 7669 The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No DSC RX1 DSC RXIR Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CA 92127 U S A Telephone No 858 942 2230 Address This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION You are cautioned that 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 limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
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