Sony DSC-HX1 Instruction Manual

Digital Still Camera

4-132-058-13(1)

Getting started

Shooting/viewing images

Instruction Manual

DSC-HX1

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

Using shooting functions

Using viewing functions

Deleting images

Connecting to other devices

Changing camera settings

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 upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. DSC-HX1

Serial No. ___________________________

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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.

• 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 battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack.

• Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.

• Keep the battery pack dry.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony.

• Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions.

[ Battery charger

Even if the CHARGE lamp is not lit, the battery charger is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket). If some trouble occurs while using the battery charger, immediately shut off the power by disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).

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.rbrc.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.

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 about 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-HX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

[ CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

San Diego, CA 92127U.S.A.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[ 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 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 w ith 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

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

[ Disposal of Old Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the 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 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.

[ Notice for the customers in the

countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 1080075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive 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.

[ 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.

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-oflife 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., marked with an or mark) must be used.

If 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.

Notes on using the camera .......................................................................8

Getting started ................................................................... 10

Checking the accessories supplied ........................................................ 10

Identifying parts .......................................................................................11

Charging the battery pack.......................................................................13

Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media

(sold separately) ......................................................................................15

Setting the clock ......................................................................................18

Shooting/viewing images ...................................... 20

Shooting images ......................................................................................20

Viewing images........................................................................................21

Using shooting functions ........................................................ 22

Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting) .....................................22

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter) .................23

Detecting the shooting conditions automatically (Scene Recognition)... 24

Selecting the focus method .....................................................................26

Focusing on the face of the subject (Face Detection)............................. 27

Shooting close-ups (Macro) .................................................................... 28

Using the self-timer..................................................................................28

Selecting a flash mode ............................................................................29

Changing the screen display................................................................... 30

Selecting the image size to match the usage..........................................31

Shooting with Program Auto ....................................................................33

Shooting moving subjects with different effects

(Shutter Speed Priority Shooting) ............................................................34

Adjusting background blur, and shooting

(Aperture Priority Shooting) ..................................................................... 35

Shooting with a desired exposure (Manual Exposure Shooting)............. 36

Shooting with reduced blur......................................................................37

Shooting panoramic images....................................................................38

Shooting continuously

(High-speed burst shooting/Exposure bracket) ......................................40

Using the Shooting mode that matches the scene (Scene Selection) ....42

Shooting movies ......................................................................................44

Using viewing functions ........................................................... 46

Viewing an enlarged image (Playback zoom)......................................... 46

Searching for an image (Image Index) ................................................... 46

Selecting the display format (View Mode)............................................... 47

Deleting images .............................................................................48

Deleting images ...................................................................................... 48

Connecting to other devices ................................................. 49

Viewing images on a TV.......................................................................... 49

Printing still images ................................................................................. 50

Using the camera with a computer ......................................................... 52

Changing camera settings ...................................................... 56

Changing the operation sounds .............................................................. 56

Setting the custom button ....................................................................... 57

Using the MENU items ............................................................................ 58

Using the (Settings) items................................................................. 62

Others .................................................................................................. 65

Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-shot Handbook”) .................. 65

List of icons displayed on the screen...................................................... 66

Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 69

Precautions.............................................................................................. 72

Specifications.......................................................................................... 73

Notes on using the camera

Internal memory and “Memory Stick Duo” media back up

Do not turn off the camera, remove the battery pack, or remove the “Memory Stick Duo” media while the access lamp is lit. Otherwise, the internal memory data or “Memory Stick Duo” media may be damaged. Be sure to make a backup copy to protect your data.

On management files

When you insert a “Memory Stick Duo” media without a management file into the camera and turn on the power, part of the “Memory Stick Duo” media capacity is used to automatically create a management file. It may take some time until you can perform the next operation.

Notes on recording/playback

• 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. Read “Precautions” (page 72) before operating the camera.

• 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.

• Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations

may cause malfunctions.

• If moisture condensation occurs, remove it

before using the camera (page 72).

• Do not shake or strike the camera. 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.

• Clean the flash surface before use. The heat

of flash emission may cause dirt on the flash surface to become discolored or to stick to the flash surface, resulting in insufficient light emission.

Notes on the LCD screen, the LCD finder and lens

• The LCD 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 the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.

• When the battery level becomes low, the lens

might stop moving. Insert a charged battery pack and turn on the camera again.

• Do not hold the camera by taking hold of the

LCD screen.

On camera’s temperature

Your camera and battery may get warm due to continuous use, but it is not a malfunction.

On the overheat protection

Depending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. A message will be displayed on the LCD screen before the power turns off or you can no longer record movies.

On image data compatibility

• The camera conforms with DCF (Design rule

for Camera File system) universal standard established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).

• Sony does not guarantee that the camera will

play back images recorded or edited with other equipment, or that other equipment will play back images recorded with the camera.

If you cannot record/play back images, perform [Initialize]

If you repeat recording/deleting images for a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on the media. Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save your images on some type of external media first, and then perform [Initialize] in (Main Settings) (page 63).

Note when playing movies on other devices

This camera utilizes MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Main Profile to record movies. Therefore, movies recorded using this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264.

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.

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.

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied

• Battery charger BC-VH1 (1)

• Power cord (mains lead) (1)

(not supplied in the USA and Canada)

Getting started

• Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH50 (1)

• USB, A/V cable for multi-use terminal (1)

• HDMI adaptor (1)

Using the shoulder strap

Attach the shoulder strap and lens cap strap to prevent the camera from being dropped and damaged.

About HDMI adaptor

When you connect the camera to the TV with an HDMI cable, attach the HDMI adaptor (supplied) to the HDMI cable (sold separately) and connect it to the multi connector of the camera.

• Shoulder strap (1)

• Lens cap (1)/Lens cap strap (1)

• CD-ROM (1)

– Cyber-shot application software – “Cyber-shot Handbook” – “Cyber-shot Step-up Guide”

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

HDMI cable

HDMI adaptor

Identifying parts

A ON/OFF (Power) button B Mode dial C / (Burst/Bracket) button D Shutter button E For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever

For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever

F FOCUS button G Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/

AF illuminator

H Lens I Flash J Finder adjustment dial

• You can choose to shoot using the finder

with the FINDER/LCD button. Adjust the finder adjustment dial to your eyesight so that the image appears clearly within the finder.

• Face the camera toward the brighter area

for easier adjustment.

K FINDER/LCD button

• Switch the finder or LCD screen to view

for shooting.

L Hook for shoulder strap

M DC IN jack/DC IN jack cover

• You cannot charge the battery pack by

connecting your camera to the AC Adaptor (sold separately). Use the battery charger to charge the battery pack.

N Multi connector

Getting started

U Jog dial

Press

Selecting the item

Getting started

OStereo microphone PFinder Q (Playback) button RLCD screen

Turn

Selecting the setting value/adjusting the focus area/scrolling images

V Hook for shoulder strap W MENU button X Control button

Menu on: v/V/b/B/z Menu off: DISP/ / /

Y Speaker Z Battery insert slot

wjBattery eject lever wk“Memory Stick Duo” media slot wlAccess lamp e;Battery/“Memory Stick Duo” media

cover

eaTripod receptacle

• 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.

esRESET button

• You can adjust the angle of the LCD

S (Delete) button T (Custom) button

screen 90 degrees towards 1 or 160 degrees towards 2. Forcing the LCD screen to move over the range of movement may cause malfunction.

Charging the battery pack

Insert the battery pack into the

battery charger.

• You can charge the battery even when it is partially

charged.

Getting started

Battery pack

Connect the battery

charger to the wall

For customers in the USA and Canada

Plug

outlet (wall socket).

If you continue charging the battery pack for about one more hour after the CHARGE lamp turns off, the charge will last slightly longer (Full charge).

CHARGE lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished (Normal charge)

CHARGE lamp

For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada

Power cord (mains lead)

CHARGE lamp

When charging is finished, disconnect the battery

charger.

Charging time

Full charge time Normal charge time

Approx. 256 min. Approx. 205 min.

Notes

• The table above shows the time required to charge a fully depleted battery pack at a temperature of

25 °C (77 °F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of use and circumstances.

• Connect the battery charger to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).

• When charging is finished, disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (wall

socket), and remove the battery pack from the battery charger.

Getting started

• Be sure to use the battery pack or the battery charger of the genuine Sony brand.

Battery life and number of images you can record/view

Battery life (min.) No. of Images

Shooting still images

Viewing still images Approx. 370 Approx. 7400

LCD screen Approx. 195 Approx. 390

Finder Approx. 200 Approx. 400

The measurement method is based on the CIPA standard. (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)

Note

• The battery life and the number of still images may vary depending on the camera settings.

zUsing the camera abroad

You can use the camera, the battery charger (supplied), and the AC Adaptor (sold separately) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.

Do not use an electronic transformer (travel converter). This may cause a malfunction.

Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately)

Open the cover.

Insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media

(sold separately).

With the terminal side facing the lens, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media until it clicks into place.

Insert the battery pack.

Insert the battery with the v mark downward while pressing the battery eject lever in the direction of the arrow.

Getting started

Close the cover.

“Memory Stick” media that you can use

“Memory Stick Duo” media

You can also use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media or “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media with the camera.

For recording movies with [1440×1080(Fine)],

Getting started

it is recommended that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media of 512 MB or larger marked with:

– (“Memory Stick

PRO Duo” media)*

– (“Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo” media)

* You can use “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media

whether Mark2 is indicated or not.

For details on the number of images/time that can be recorded, see pages 32, 45. Other types of “Memory Stick” media or memory card are not compatible with the camera.

“Memory Stick” media

You cannot use a “Memory Stick” media with the camera.

To remove the

“Memory

Stick Duo” media

Access lamp

Note

• Never remove the “Memory Stick Duo”

media/battery pack when the access lamp is lit. This may cause damage to data in the “Memory Stick Duo” media/internal memory.

When there is no “Memory Stick Duo” media inserted

Images are stored in the camera’s internal memory (approximately 11 MB). To copy images from the internal memory to a “Memory Stick Duo” media, insert the “Memory Stick Duo” media in the camera, then select MENU t (Settings) t (“Memory Stick” Tool) t [Copy].

To remove the battery pack

Battery eject lever

Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

Make sure that the access lamp is not lit, then push the “Memory Stick Duo” media in once.

Checking the remaining battery charge

A remaining charge indicator appears on the upper left of the LCD screen.

Remaining charge icon

Remaining time

Notes

• It takes about one minute until the correct

remaining charge indicator appears.

• The remaining charge indicator may not be

correct under certain circumstances.

• Battery capacity decreases over time and

through repeated use. When the operating time per charge decreases markedly, the battery pack needs to be replaced. Purchase a new battery pack.

• If the camera is running on and you do not

operate the camera for about three minutes, the camera turns off automatically (Auto power-off function).

Getting started

Setting the clock

Press the ON/OFF (Power)

button.

The camera is turned on.

• It may take time for the power to turn on and

allow operation.

Getting started

Select a setting item with v/

V on the control button, then press z.

Date & Time Format: Select the date and time display format. Daylight Savings: Select Daylight Savings On/Off. Date & Time: Sets the date and time.

ON/OFF (Power) button

Control button

Set the numeric value and desired settings with v/V/b/

B, then press z.

• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.

Select [Go to next], then press z.

Select your desired area with

b/B on the control button, then press z.

Select [OK], then press z.

Note

• The camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images. By using “PMB” in the

CD-ROM (supplied), you can print or save images with the date.

Setting the date and time again

Press the MENU button, then select (Settings) t (Clock Settings) (page 64).

Getting started

Shooting/viewing imag

Shooting images

Shooting/viewing images

Set the mode dial to

(Intelligent Auto Adjustment), then press ON/OFF (Power) button.

To shoot movies, set the mode dial to

(Movie Mode) (page 44).

Hold the camera

steady as illustrated.

• Turn the W/T (Zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in, and turn it to the W side to return.

• Turn the W/T(Zoom) lever slightly to zoom slowly, and more to zoom quickly.

Press the shutter button

halfway down to focus.

is displayed to indicate that

SteadyShot is working. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights.

• The shortest shooting distance is approximately 1 cm (13/32 inches) (W)/150 cm (4 feet 11 1/8 inches) (T) (from the lens).

Mode dial

ON/OFF (Power) button

Operation of the W/T (Zoom) lever

T side

W side

Shutter button

SteadyShot

mark

AE/AF lock

Press the shutter button fully

down.

The image is shot.

Viewing images

Press the (Playback)

button.

The last image shot is displayed.

• When images on the “Memory Stick Duo” media recorded with other cameras cannot be played back on this camera, view the images in [Folder View] (page 47).

(Playback) button

Selecting next/previous image

Select an image with B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. You can also select an image with the jog dial.

Deleting an image

1 Press (Delete) button. 2 Select [This Image] with v on the control

button, then press z.

Returning to shooting images

Press the shutter button halfway down.

Turning off the camera

Press ON/OFF (Power) button.

(Delete)

button

Jog dial

Control button

Shooting/viewing images

Using shooting f

unctions

Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting)

This mode uses the minimum number of settings. The text size increases and indicators become easier to see.

Set the mode dial to (Easy

Shooting).

Action How to change

Self-Timer Press on the control button t Select [Self-Timer 10sec] or [Self-

Image Size Press MENU t Select [Large] or [Small] from [Image Size].

Flash Press on the control button t Select [Flash Auto] or [Flash Off]/

Timer Off].

Press MENU t [Flash] t Select [Auto] or [Off].

zOn Easy Viewing mode

When you press the (Playback) button with the mode dial set to (Easy Shooting), the playback screen text becomes larger and easier to see. In addition, the functions that can be used are limited.

(Delete) button: You can delete the currently displayed image.

MENU button: You can delete the currently displayed image with [Delete Single Image],

Select [OK]

delete all images in a folder with [Delete All Images].

t z.

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter)

Press the (Custom) button.

• If the Smile Shutter screen does not appear,

set [Smile Shutter] with [Custom Button] in

(Settings).

(Custom) button

Wait detecting a smile.

When the smile level exceeds the b point on the indicator, the camera shoots images automatically. When you press the (Custom) button again, Smile Shutter ends.

• If you press the shutter button during Smile

Shutter, the camera shoots the image, then returns to Smile Shutter mode.

Face Detection frame

Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator

zHints for better capturing of smiles

1 Do not cover the eyes with the bangs. 2 Try to orient the face in front of the

camera and be as level as possible. The detection rate is higher when the eyes are narrowed.

3 Give a clear smile with an open mouth.

The smile is easier to detect when the teeth are showing.

Using shooting functions

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Sony DSC-HX1 Instruction Manual

Table of contents

Getting started

Checking the accessories supplied

Identifying parts

Charging the battery pack

Inserting the battery pack/a “Memory Stick Duo” media (sold separately)

Setting the clock

Shooting images

Shooting/viewing images

Viewing images

Displaying minimum indicators (Easy Shooting)

Detecting smiles and shooting automatically (Smile Shutter)