Sony DSC-HX400V Help Guide

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Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-HX400/HX400V
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.
How to Use
Before Use
Confirming the operation method
Shooting
Using shooting functions
Viewing
Using Wi-Fi functions
Adding applications to the product
Viewing on computers
Precautions/This product
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Troubleshooting
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Messages
Situations this product has difficulty handling
List of Topics
How to Use
Troubleshooting
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Table Of Contents

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DSC-HX400/HX400V Help Guide i....................................................................................................
Before Use 1......................................................................................................................................
Names of parts 25.......................................................................................................................
Icons and indicators 26................................................................................................................
Using the strap 27.......................................................................................................................
Adjusting the viewfinder 28..........................................................................................................
In-Camera guide 29.....................................................................................................................
Confirming the operation method 30.................................................................................................
Using the control button 106........................................................................................................
Using MENU items 107...............................................................................................................
Using the Fn (Function) button 109.............................................................................................
Shooting 3.........................................................................................................................................
Shooting still images/movies 31..................................................................................................
Selecting a shooting mode 32.....................................................................................................
Using shooting functions 4................................................................................................................
Using the zoom 34.......................................................................................................................
Using the flash 35........................................................................................................................
Selecting a screen display mode 36............................................................................................
Selecting still image size/image quality 37..................................................................................
Adjusting the focus 38.................................................................................................................
Adjusting the exposure 40...........................................................................................................
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) 41......................................................
Selecting the ISO sensitivity 42...................................................................................................
Correcting the brightness or contrast 43.....................................................................................
Adjusting color tones 44..............................................................................................................
Selecting an effect mode 45........................................................................................................
Recording movies 46...................................................................................................................
Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use 47.........................................................
Setting the other functions of this product 48..............................................................................
Viewing 5...........................................................................................................................................
Viewing still images 50................................................................................................................
Deleting images 51......................................................................................................................
Playing back movies 52...............................................................................................................
Viewing panoramic images 53.....................................................................................................
Printing 54...................................................................................................................................
Using viewing functions 55..........................................................................................................
Viewing images on a TV 56.........................................................................................................
Changing settings 6...........................................................................................................................
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Setup menu 57............................................................................................................................
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Using Wi-Fi functions 7......................................................................................................................
Connecting this product and a Smartphone 60...........................................................................
Controlling this product using a Smartphone 61..........................................................................
Transferring images to a Smartphone 62....................................................................................
Transferring images to a computer 63.........................................................................................
Transferring images to a TV 64...................................................................................................
Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions 65................................................................................
Adding applications to the product 8.................................................................................................
PlayMemories Camera Apps 66..................................................................................................
Installing the applications 67.......................................................................................................
Starting the applications 68.........................................................................................................
Managing the applications 69......................................................................................................
Viewing on computers 9....................................................................................................................
Recommended computer environment 294................................................................................
Using the software 71..................................................................................................................
Connecting this product and a computer 72................................................................................
Creating a movie disc 73.............................................................................................................
Precautions/This product 10..............................................................................................................
Precautions 74.............................................................................................................................
Cleaning this product 75..............................................................................................................
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies 76.........................................
Using this product abroad 77.......................................................................................................
Other information 78....................................................................................................................
Trademarks 325..........................................................................................................................
If you have problems 80....................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 327....................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 12............................................................................................................................
Battery pack and power 81..........................................................................................................
Shooting still images/movies 82..................................................................................................
Viewing images 84......................................................................................................................
GPS 85........................................................................................................................................
Wi-Fi 86.......................................................................................................................................
Computers 87..............................................................................................................................
Memory cards 88.........................................................................................................................
Printing 89...................................................................................................................................
Others 90.....................................................................................................................................
Messages 91.....................................................................................................................................
Self-diagnosis display 382...........................................................................................................
Warning messages 383...............................................................................................................
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Situations this product has difficulty handling 385.............................................................................
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How to Use 15...................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting 22............................................................................................................................
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Before Use

Names of parts
Icons and indicators
Using the strap
Adjusting the viewfinder
In-Camera guide
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Confirming the operation method
Confirming the operation method
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Shooting

Shooting still images/movies
Selecting a shooting mode
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Using shooting functions

Using the zoom
Using the flash
Selecting a screen display mode
Selecting still image size/image quality
Adjusting the focus
Adjusting the exposure
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
Correcting the brightness or contrast
Adjusting color tones
Selecting an effect mode
Recording movies
Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use
Setting the other functions of this product
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Viewing

Viewing still images
Deleting images
Playing back movies
Viewing panoramic images
Printing
Using viewing functions
Viewing images on a TV
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Setup menu
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Using Wi-Fi functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone
Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Transferring images to a computer
Transferring images to a TV
Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions
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Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps
Installing the applications
Starting the applications
Managing the applications
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Viewing on computers

Recommended computer environment
Using the software
Connecting this product and a computer
Creating a movie disc
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Precautions/This product

Precautions
Cleaning this product
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Using this product abroad
Other information
Trademarks
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Troubleshooting
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If you have problems
If you have problems
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Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
Shooting still images/movies
Viewing images
GPS
Wi-Fi
Computers
Memory cards
Printing
Others
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Messages
Messages
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Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
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List of Topics
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How to Use

Before Use
Names of parts
Identifying parts
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen
Using the strap
Using the shoulder strap
Adjusting the viewfinder
Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment)
In-Camera guide
About the [In -Camera Guide] About the shooting advice
Confirming the operation method
Confirming the operation method
Using the control button Using MENU items Using the Fn (Function) button
Shooting
Shooting still images/movies
Shooting still images Shooting movies
Selecting a shooting mode
List of mode dial functions Intelligent Auto Superior Auto About Scene Recognition The advantages of automatic shooting Program Auto iSweep Panorama
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Scene Selection
Shutter Priority
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Aperture Priority Manual Exposure Memory recall Movie
Using shooting functions
Using the zoom
Zoom The zoom features available with this product Zoom Setting About zoom scale
Using the flash
Using flash Flash Mode Flash Comp.
Selecting a screen display mode
Switching the screen display (Shooting)
Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image) Aspect Ratio (still image) Quality (still image) Panorama: Size Panorama: Direction
Adjusting the focus
Changing the focus method using the zoom/focus switch Focus Area Focus-lock Manual Focus Direct manual focus (DMF) MF Assist (still image) Focus Magnifier Focus Magnif. Time Peaking Level Peaking Color Lock- on AF Lock- on AF (On) AF Illuminator (still image)
Adjusting the exposure
Exposure Comp.
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Metering Mode
Exposure Set. Guide
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Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self- timer)
Drive Mode Cont. Shooting Self-timer Self-portrait Self-timer(Cont) Cont. Bracket WB bracket
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO Multi Frame NR
Correcting the brightness or contrast
D-Range Opt. (DRO) Auto HDR
Adjusting color tones
White Balance Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
Selecting an effect mode
Picture Effect Creative Style
Recording movies
File Format (movie) Record Setting (movie) SteadyShot (movie) Micref Level Wind Noise Reduct. Auto Slow Shut. (movie) MOVIE Button
Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use
Memory Function Menu Set. Custom Key Settings Function of the Custom key
Setting the other functions of this product
Photo Creativity Smile/Face Detect. Soft Skin Effect (still image) Red Eye Reduction Auto Obj. Framing (still image)
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High ISO NR (still image)
Write Date (still image)
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Grid Line Auto Review FINDER/MONITOR
Viewing
Viewing still images
Playing back images Playback zoom Image Index Switching the screen display (during playback)
Deleting images
Deleting a displayed image Deleting multiple selected images
Playing back movies
Playing back movies Motion Shot Video
Viewing panoramic images
Playing back panoramic images
Printing
Specify Printing
Using viewing functions
View Mode Slide Show Rotate Protect 4K Still Image PB
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on an HD TV Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
Changing settings
Setup menu
Monitor Brightness Volume Settings Audio signals GPS On/Off (DSC -HX400V) GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V) GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC- HX400V) Use GPS Assist Data (DSC - HX400V)
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GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V)
Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V)
Transferring images to a TV
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Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) Tile Menu Mode Dial Guide Display Quality Pwr Save Start Time PAL/NTSC Selector Demo Mode HDMI Resolution CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply Language Date/Time Setup Area Setting Format File Number Select REC Folder New Folder Folder Name Recover Image DB Display Media Info. Version Setting Reset
Using Wi-Fi functions
Connecting this product and a Smartphone
PlayMemories Mobile Connecting an Android smartphone to this product Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)]
Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Smart Remote Embedded One- touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One- touch remote)
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Send to Smartphone Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer
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View on TV
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Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions
Airplane Mode WPS Push Access Point Set. Edit Device Name Disp MAC Address SSID/PW Reset Reset Network Set.
Adding applications to the product
PlayMemories Camera Apps
PlayMemories Camera Apps Recommended computer environment
Installing the applications
Opening a service account Downloading applications Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi - Fi function
Starting the applications
Launching the downloaded application
Managing the applications
Uninstalling applications Changing the order of applications Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps
Viewing on computers
Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment
Using the software
PlayMemories Home Installing PlayMemories Home Software for Mac computers
Connecting this product and a computer
Connecting the product to a computer Importing images to the computer Disconnecting the product from the computer
Creating a movie disc
Disc type Selecting the disc creation method Creating a disc with a device other than a computer Creating Blu -ray Discs
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Precautions/This product
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Precautions
Precautions On the internal rechargeable battery Notes on the battery pack Charging the battery pack Memory card
Cleaning this product
On cleaning
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images Recordable time of movies
Using this product abroad
Plug adaptor On TV color systems
Other information
ZEISS lens GPS (DSC-HX400V) AVCHD format License
Trademarks
Trademarks
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Troubleshooting

If you have problems
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Battery pack and power
You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. You cannot turn on the product. The power turns off suddenly. The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack. The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off. The battery pack is not charged.
Shooting still images/movies
You cannot record images. Recording takes a long time. The image is out of focus. Zoom does not work. The flash does not work. Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. The close -up shoot function (Macro) does not work. The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. The date and time are recorded incorrectly. The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. The image colors are not correct. Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. Dark shadow appears on the image. The eyes of the subject come out red. Dots appear and remain on the screen. You cannot shoot images continuously. The image is not clear in the viewfinder. The image is blurred.
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The flash takes too long to recharge.
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Viewing images
Images cannot be played back. The date and time are not displayed. The image cannot be deleted. The image was deleted by mistake.
GPS
The product is not receiving a GPS signal. (DSC -HX400V) There is an excessive error in location information. (DSC- HX400V) It takes time to triangulate although the GPS assist data is taken in. (DSC -HX400V) The location information has not been recorded. (DSC - HX400V)
Wi-Fi
You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [WPS Push] does not work. [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the
smartphone is disconnected. You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC).
Computers
The computer does not recognize this product. You cannot import images. The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product.
Memory cards
Formatted the memory card by mistake.
Printing
Images are printed with both edges cut off. You cannot print images with the date.
Others
The lens gets fogged. The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended. The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time. The product does not work properly.
Messages
Messages
Self- diagnosis display
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Warning messages
Situations this product has difficulty handling
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Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
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Names of parts

Identifying parts
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Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen
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Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap
Attach the shoulder strap to prevent damage caused by dropping the product.
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Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment)
Adjust the diopter- adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.
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In-Camera guide

About the [In-Camera Guide]
The [In -Camera Guide] displays descriptions of MENU items, Fn (Function) button, and settings, and if a function cannot be set, the reason why.
About the shooting advice
Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode.
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Confirming the operation method

Using the control button
Using MENU items
In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including shooting, playback, and operation methods.
Using the Fn (Function) button
You can recall functions when shooting images.
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Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images
Shoots still images.
Shooting movies
You can record movies by pressing the MOVIE button.
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Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions
You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial.
Intelligent Auto
The product analyzes the subject, and allows you to shoot with appropriate settings.
Superior Auto
The product automatically recognizes and evaluates the shooting conditions, and the appropriate settings are set automatically.
About Scene Recognition
Scene Recognition operates in [Intelligent Auto] mode and [Superior Auto] mode.
The advantages of automatic shooting
Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and the aperture value).
iSweep Panorama
Allows you to create a single panoramic image from multiple images shot while panning the camera.
Scene Selection
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene.
Shutter Priority
You can express the movement of a moving subject in various ways by adjusting the shutter speed, for example, at the instant of the movement with high speed shutter, or as a trailing image with low speed shutter.
Aperture Priority
You can shoot by adjusting the aperture and changing the range in focus, or by defocusing the background.
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Manual Exposure
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture.
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Memory recall
Allows you to shoot an image after recalling often- used modes or camera settings registered in advance.
Movie
You can adjust the shutter speed or aperture value to your desired settings for recording movies.
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Using the zoom

Zoom
Enlarge images using the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting.
The zoom features available with this product
The zoom feature of the product provides a higher magnification zoom by combining various zoom features.
Zoom Setting
You can select the zoom setting of the product.
About zoom scale
The zoom scale changes according to the settings of this product.
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Using the flash

Using flash
In dark environments, use the flash to light up the subject while shooting and to prevent camera -shake. When shooting against the sun, use the flash to lighten the image of the backlit subject.
Flash Mode
You can set the flash mode.
Flash Comp.
Adjusts the amount of flash light in a range of –2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
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Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting)
You can change the display contents on the screen.
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Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image)
The larger the image size, the more detail will be reproduced when the image is printed on large-format paper. The smaller the image size, the more images can be recorded.
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Sets the aspect ratio of still images.
Quality (still image)
Selects the compression format of still images.
Panorama: Size
Sets the image size when shooting panoramic images.
Panorama: Direction
Sets the direction to pan the camera when shooting panoramic images.
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Adjusting the focus

Changing the focus method using the zoom/focus switch
You can select the focusing method to suit the movement of the subject.
Focus Area
Selects the focusing area. Use this function when it is difficult to get the proper focus in auto focus mode.
Focus-lock
Shoots images with the focus locked on the desired subject in auto focus mode.
Manual Focus
When it is difficult to get the proper focus in autofocus mode, you can adjust the focus manually.
Direct manual focus (DMF)
You can make fine adjustments manually after the focus is locked.
MF Assist (still image)
Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easier. This works in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.
Focus Magnifier
You can check the focus by enlarging the image before shooting.
Focus Magnif. Time
Set the duration for which an image is to be magnified using the [MF Assist] or [Focus Magnifier] function.
Peaking Level
Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges using a specific color in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting. This function allows you to confirm the focus easily.
Peaking Color
Sets the color used for the peaking function in Manual Focus or Direct Manual Focus shooting.
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Set up the tracking function to continue focusing on the subject.
Lock-on AF (On)
Maintains the focus on a moving subject automatically.
AF Illuminator (still image)
The AF illuminator supplies fill light to focus more easily on a subject in dark surroundings. The red AF illuminator allows the product to focus easily when the shutter button is pressed halfway, until the focus is locked.
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Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Comp.
Based on the exposure value set by auto exposure, you can make the entire image brighter or darker if you adjust [Exposure Comp.] to the plus side or minus side, respectively (exposure compensation).
Metering Mode
Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the screen to measure for determining the exposure.
Exposure Set. Guide
You can set whether to display a guide when you change the exposure.
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Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)

Drive Mode
You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting.
Cont. Shooting
Shoots 10 images while you press the shutter button.
Self-timer
The product shoots an image using the self-timer with a 10 -second or 2 -second delay.
Self-portrait
Point the lens at yourself and shoot self-portrait images.
Self-timer(Cont)
Continuously shoots the number of images you have set after 10 seconds.
Cont. Bracket
Shoots multiple images while automatically shifting the exposure from base to darker and then to lighter. Press and hold down the shutter button until the bracket recording is completed.
WB bracket
Shoots three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings of white balance, color temperature and color filter.
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Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO
Sensitivity to light is expressed by the ISO number (recommended exposure index).
Multi Frame NR
The product automatically shoots multiple images continuously, combines them, reduces the noise, and records them as one image.
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Correcting the brightness or contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO)
By dividing the image into small areas, the product analyzes the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and creates an image with the optimal brightness and gradation.
Auto HDR
Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range).
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Adjusting color tones

White Balance
Adjusts the color tones according to the ambient light conditions.
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
In a scene where the ambient light consists of multiple types of light sources, it is recommended to use the custom white balance in order to accurately reproduce the whiteness.
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Selecting an effect mode

Picture Effect
Select the desired effect filter to achieve more impressive and artistic images.
Creative Style
Allows you to select the desired image processing. You can adjust exposure (shutter speed and aperture) as you like with [Creative Style], unlike with [Scene Selection] where the product adjusts the exposure.
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Recording movies

File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format.
Record Setting (movie)
Selects the image size, frame rate, and image quality for movie recording.
SteadyShot (movie)
Sets [SteadyShot] effect when shooting movies.
Micref Level
You can select the microphone level for movie recording.
Wind Noise Reduct.
Sets whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
Sets whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the subject is dark.
MOVIE Button
Sets whether or not to activate the MOVIE button.
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Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Memory
Allows you to register up to 2 often-used modes or product settings in the product. You can recall the settings using just the mode dial.
Function Menu Set.
You can assign the functions to be called up when you press the Fn (Function) button.
Custom Key Settings
Assigning functions to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the appropriate key when the shooting information screen is displayed.
Function of the Custom key
Once you assign a function to the Custom key, you can perform that function by simply pressing the Custom key when the shooting information screen is displayed.
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Setting the other functions of this product

Photo Creativity
[Photo Creativity] is a mode that allows you to operate the camera intuitively with a different screen display.
Smile/Face Detect.
Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the focus, exposure, flash settings and performs image processing automatically.
Soft Skin Effect (still image)
Sets the effect used for shooting the skin smoothly in the [Face Detection] function.
Red Eye Reduction
When using the flash, it is fired two or more times before shooting to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
Auto Obj. Framing (still image)
When this product detects and shoots faces, macro shooting subjects or subjects that are tracked by [Lock-on AF], the product automatically trims the image into an appropriate composition, and then saves it.
High ISO NR (still image)
When shooting with high ISO sensitivity, the product reduces noise that becomes more noticeable when the product sensitivity is high.
Write Date (still image)
Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image.
Grid Line
Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images.
Auto Review
You can check the recorded image on the screen right after the shooting.
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Sets the method for switching the display between Electronic Viewfinder and the screen.
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Viewing still images

Playing back images
Plays back the recorded images.
Playback zoom
Enlarges the image being played back.
Image Index
You can display multiple images at the same time in playback mode.
Switching the screen display (during playback)
Switches the screen display.
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Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image
You can delete an image displayed.
Deleting multiple selected images
You can delete multiple selected images.
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Playing back movies

Playing back movies
Plays back the recorded movies.
Motion Shot Video
You can see the tracking of the subject's motion in high -speed, like a stroboscopic image.
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Viewing panoramic images

Playing back panoramic images
The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end.
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Printing

Specify Printing
You can specify in advance on the memory card which still images you want to print out later.
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Using viewing functions

View Mode
Sets the View Mode (image display method).
Slide Show
Automatically plays back images continuously.
Rotate
Rotates a recorded still image counter- clockwise.
Protect
Protects recorded images against accidental erasure.
4K Still Image PB
Outputs still images in 4K resolution to an HDMI-connected TV that supports 4K.
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Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on an HD TV
To view images stored on this product using a TV, an HDMI cable (sold separately) and an HD TV equipped with an HDMI jack are required.
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
By connecting this product to a TV that supports “BRAVIA” Sync using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product with the TV Remote Control.
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Setup menu

Monitor Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of the screen.
Volume Settings
Adjusts the sound volume.
Audio signals
Selects whether the product produces a sound or not.
GPS On/Off (DSC-HX400V)
You can record the location information with the images when the built-in GPS sensor of this product can acquire the location information.
GPS Auto Time Cor. (DSC-HX400V)
The product acquires the time information using GPS while the product is turned on, and the information is used for maintaining the accurate time setting.
GPS Auto Area Adj. (DSC-HX400V)
Corrects the time difference automatically if the product detects the difference by acquiring current location information via the GPS system.
Use GPS Assist Data (DSC-HX400V)
The time taken for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by using GPS assist data.
GPS Log REC (DSC-HX400V)
You can set the start/end of the GPS log recording.
Delete GPS log data (DSC-HX400V)
You can delete all the GPS log data which are recorded with [GPS Log REC].
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Sets whether to use the upload function when using an Eye-Fi card (commercially available).
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Tile Menu
Selects whether to always display the first screen of the menu when you press the MENU button.
Mode Dial Guide
You can display the description of a shooting mode when you turn the mode dial and change the settings available for that shooting mode.
Display Quality
You can change the display quality.
Pwr Save Start Time
You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically.
PAL/NTSC Selector
Plays back movies recorded with the product on a PAL/NTSC system TV.
Demo Mode
The [Demo Mode] function displays the movies recorded on the memory card automatically (demonstration), when the camera has not been operated for a certain time.
HDMI Resolution
When you connect the product to a High Definition (HD) TV with HDMI terminals using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can select HDMI Resolution to output images to the TV.
CTRL FOR HDMI
When connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync- compatible TV using an HDMI cable (sold separately), you can operate this product by aiming the TV remote control at the TV.
USB Connection
Selects the appropriate USB connection method for each computer or USB device connected to this product.
USB LUN Setting
Enhances compatibility by limiting of USB connection functions.
USB Power Supply
Sets whether to supply power via the micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer or an USB device.
Language
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Selects the language to be used in the menu items, warnings and messages.
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Date/Time Setup
Sets the date and time again.
Area Setting
Sets the area where you are using the product.
Format
Formats (initializes) the memory card.
File Number
Selects how to assign file numbers to recorded images.
Select REC Folder
You can change the recording folder to which images are recorded.
New Folder
Creates a new folder in the memory card.
Folder Name
Still images you shoot are recorded in a folder that is automatically created under the DCIM folder on the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned.
Recover Image DB
If image files were processed on a computer, problems may occur in the image database file. In such cases, the images on the memory card will not be played back on this product. If these problems happen, repair the file using [Recover Image DB].
Display Media Info.
Displays the recordable time of movies and the number of recordable still images for the inserted memory card.
Version
Displays the version of this product’s software.
Setting Reset
Resets the product to the default settings.
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Connecting this product and a Smartphone

PlayMemories Mobile
To use [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone], etc., the application PlayMemories Mobile should be installed on your smartphone.
Connecting an Android smartphone to this product
Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad
Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)]
You can call up a desired application from the application menu of this product by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the product.
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Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Smart Remote Embedded
You can use a smartphone as the remote controller for this product, and shoot still images/movies.
One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch remote)
You can connect this product and an NFC -enabled Android smartphone with one touch, without performing a complex setup operation.
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Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone
You can transfer still images/movies to a smartphone and view them.
Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing)
With just one touch, you can connect this product and an NFC-enabled Android smartphone, and send an image displayed on the product screen directly to the smartphone.
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Transferring images to a computer

Send to Computer
You can transfer images stored in the product to a computer connected to a wireless access point or wireless broadband router and easily make backup copies using this operation.
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Transferring images to a TV

View on TV
You can view images on a network- enabled TV by transferring them from the product without connecting the product and TV with a cable.
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Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions

Airplane Mode
When you board an airplane, etc., you can turn off all Wi -Fi functions temporarily.
WPS Push
If your access point has the WPS button, you can register the access point to this product easily by pushing the WPS button.
Access Point Set.
You can register your access point manually.
Edit Device Name
You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct.
Disp MAC Address
Displays the MAC address of this product.
SSID/PW Reset
This product shares the connection information for [Send to Smartphone] and [Smart Remote Embedded] with a device that has permission to connect. If you want to change the device that is permitted to connect, reset the connection information.
Reset Network Set.
Resets all the network settings to default settings.
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PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps
Recommended computer environment
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Installing the applications

Opening a service account
You can open a service account, which is required to download applications.
Downloading applications
You can download applications using your computer.
Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function
You can download applications using the Wi-Fi function without connecting to a computer.
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Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application
Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps.
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Managing the applications

Uninstalling applications
You can uninstall applications from this product.
Changing the order of applications
You can change the order in which added applications are displayed on this product.
Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps
The account information for the “Sony Entertainment Network” that is registered on the product is displayed.
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Recommended computer environment
Recommended computer environment
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Using the software

PlayMemories Home
Installing PlayMemories Home
Software for Mac computers
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Connecting this product and a computer

Connecting the product to a computer
Importing images to the computer
PlayMemories Home allows you to easily import images.
Disconnecting the product from the computer
Disconnects the USB connection between this product and the computer.
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Creating a movie disc

Disc type
Selecting the disc creation method
You can create a disc from an AVCHD format movie recorded using this product.
Creating a disc with a device other than a computer
You can also create discs using a Blu- ray recorder, etc.
Creating Blu-ray Discs
You can create Blu-ray Discs from AVCHD movies imported to a computer.
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Precautions

Precautions
On the internal rechargeable battery
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 whether the battery pack is charged or discharged.
Notes on the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Memory card
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Cleaning this product

On cleaning
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Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies

Number of still images
Recordable time of movies
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Using this product abroad

Plug adaptor
You can use the AC Adaptor (supplied) in any country or region where the power supply is within 100 V to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz.
On TV color systems
To view movies shot using this product on a television, the product and television must use the same color television system.
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Other information

ZEISS lens
GPS (DSC-HX400V)
AVCHD format
License
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Trademarks
Trademarks
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If you have problems

Troubleshooting
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Battery pack and power

You cannot insert the battery pack into the product.
You cannot turn on the product.
The power turns off suddenly.
The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level.
The charge lamp on the product flashes when charging the battery pack.
The battery pack has not been charged even if the charge lamp on the product has turned off.
The battery pack is not charged.
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Shooting still images/movies

You cannot record images.
Recording takes a long time.
The image is out of focus.
Zoom does not work.
The flash does not work.
Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash.
The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work.
The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen.
The date and time are recorded incorrectly.
The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes.
The image colors are not correct.
Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place.
Dark shadow appears on the image.
The eyes of the subject come out red.
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Dots appear and remain on the screen.
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You cannot shoot images continuously.
The image is not clear in the viewfinder.
The image is blurred.
The flash takes too long to recharge.
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Viewing images

Images cannot be played back.
The date and time are not displayed.
The image cannot be deleted.
The image was deleted by mistake.
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GPS
The product is not receiving a GPS signal. (DSC-HX400V)
There is an excessive error in location information. (DSC-HX400V)
It takes time to triangulate although the GPS assist data is taken in. (DSC-HX400V)
The location information has not been recorded. (DSC-HX400V)
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Wi-Fi

You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected.
[WPS Push] does not work.
[Send to Computer] is canceled halfway.
You cannot send movies to a smartphone.
[Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway.
The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected.
You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC).
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Computers

The computer does not recognize this product.
You cannot import images.
The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.
Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product.
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Memory cards

Formatted the memory card by mistake.
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Printing

Images are printed with both edges cut off.
You cannot print images with the date.
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Others

The lens gets fogged.
The product stops with the lens portion extended./The product turns off with the lens portion extended.
The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time.
The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product.
The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.
The product does not work properly.
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Messages

Self-diagnosis display
If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on this product is working.
Warning messages
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Situations this product has difficulty handling
Situations this product has difficulty handling
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Identifying parts
1. For shooting: Fn button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button
2. CUSTOM button
You can assign a desired function to the CUSTOM button.
3. Shutter button
4. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing:
5. Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator
6. Lens
7. Flash
Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.
8.
(Flash pop-up) button
9. Hook for Shoulder Strap
10. Zoom/Focus switch
11. Manual ring
(Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever
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1. GPS receiver (built-in, DSC-HX400V only)
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2. Stereo microphone
3. Eye sensor
4. Viewfinder
When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder display mode is activated, and when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to the monitor display mode.
5. MOVIE (Movie) button
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(Playback) button
7. Control button
8. FINDER/MONITOR button
This button switches whether to display the image on the LCD screen or in the viewfinder.
9. ON/OFF (Power) button and Power/Charge lamp
10. Mode dial
11. Control dial
12. Wi -Fi sensor (built-in)
13.
(N mark)
This mark indicates the touch point for connecting this product and an NFC-enabled smartphone. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology.
14. ? (In-Camera Guide) button/
15. MENU button
1. Multi interface shoe*
2. Diopter-adjustment dial
Adjust the diopter level using the diopter-adjustment dial when you set the display mode to the viewfinder mode. When adjusting the diopter level, point the product to a bright area to make it easier to adjust the diopter level.
3. Multi/Micro USB Terminal*
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6. Speaker
7. LCD screen
You can adjust the angle of the LCD screen 60 degrees downwards and 90 degrees upwards. Adjust the angle of the LCD screen when you hold the camera at a high or low position for easier shooting. Do not move the LCD screen by force beyond its movable range.
1. Battery/Memory card cover
2. Battery insertion slot
3. Battery eject lever
4. Access lamp
5. Memory card slot
6. Tripod socket hole
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.
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For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other manufacturers’ accessories are
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