Sony DSC-HX400V, DSC-HX400 User Manual

4-530-690-21(1)

Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB

Cámara fotografía digital / Manual de instrucciones ES

DSC-HX400/HX400V

English

Learning more about the camera (“Help Guide”)

“Help 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/SonyInfo/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.

Viewing the Guide

This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide.

Fn (Function)

In-Camera Guide

The camera displays explanations for MENU/Fn (Function) items and the setting values.

1 Press the MENU button or the Fn (Function) button. 2 Select the desired item, then press the (In-Camera Guide) button.

Shooting Tip

The camera displays shooting tips for the shooting mode selected.

1 Press the (In-Camera Guide) button in shooting mode. 2 Select the desired shooting tip, then press z on the control button.

The shooting tip is displayed.

• You can scroll the screen using v/V and change shooting tips using b/B.

(In-Camera Guide)

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-HX400/DSC-HX400V Serial No. _____________________________ Model No. AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D 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.

• 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.

[ 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.call2recycle.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

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption ratio (SAR).

For Customers in the U.S.A.

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-HX400V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,

Telephone No.: 858-942-2230

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.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

[ 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 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.

San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.

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 Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

For Customers in Europe

[ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

[ 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.

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).

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

[ Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic

equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery 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 lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead.

will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. 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 and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products 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 or battery.

By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you

For Customers in Singapore

Checking the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

• Camera (1)

• Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 (1)

• Micro USB Cable (1)

• AC Adaptor AC-UB10C/UB10D (1)

• Power Cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)

• Shoulder Strap (1)

• Lens Cap (1)

• Shoe Cap (1) (Attached on the camera)

• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)

• Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1)

This guide explains the functions that require a Wi-Fi connection.

Identifying parts

A For shooting: Fn (Function)

button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button

B CUSTOM (Custom) button

• You can assign a desired function to the CUSTOM button.

C Shutter button D For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever

For viewing: (Index) lever/

(Playback zoom) lever

E Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator F Lens G Flash

• Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash. The flash does not pop up automatically.

• When not using the flash, press it back into the camera body.

H (Flash pop-up) button I Hook for Shoulder Strap J Zoom/Focus switch K Manual ring

• When the Zoom/Focus switch is set to AF/ZOOM, turn the manual ring to perform the zoom function.

• When the Zoom/Focus switch is set to MF or DMF, turn the manual ring to adjust the focus.

A GPS receiver (built-in, DSC-

HX400V only)

B Stereo microphone C Eye sensor D Viewfinder

• When you look into the viewfinder, the viewfinder mode is activated, and when you move your face away from the viewfinder, the viewing mode returns to the screen mode.

E MOVIE (Movie) button F (Playback) button G Control button H FINDER/MONITOR button

• This button switches whether to display the image on the screen or in the viewfinder.

I ON/OFF (Power) button and

Power/Charge lamp

J Mode dial

(Intelligent Auto)/

(Superior Auto)/

(Program Auto)/

(Aperture Priority)/

(Shutter Priority)/

(Manual Exposure)/

1/2 (Memory recall)/

(Movie)/ (iSweep Panorama)/ (Scene Selection)

K Control dial L Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) M (N Mark)

• Touch the mark when you

connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function.

• NFC (Near Field

Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology.

N (In-Camera Guide)/

(Delete) button

O MENU button

• When adjusting the diopter level, point the camera to a bright area to make it easier to adjust the diopter level.

C Multi/Micro USB Terminal*

• Supports Micro USB compatible device.

D Connector cover E HDMI micro jack F Speaker G LCD screen

A Battery/Memory card cover B Battery insertion slot C Battery eject lever D Access lamp E Memory card slot F 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.

A Multi interface shoe* B Diopter-adjustment dial

• Adjust the diopter-adjustment dial to your eyesight until the display appears clearly in the viewfinder.

* 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 not guaranteed.

Inserting the battery pack

Battery eject lever

Open the cover.

Insert the battery pack.

• While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion.

• Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.

Charging the battery pack

For customers in the USA and Canada

Power cord (Mains lead)

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

Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied),

using the micro USB cable (supplied).

Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).

The Power/Charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts.

• Turn off the camera while charging the battery.

• You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged.

• When the Power/Charge lamp flashes and charging is not finished, remove and re-insert the battery pack.

Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing:

Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range

Notes

• If the Power/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 (50ºF to 86ºF).

• 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.

• 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).

• 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 230 minutes 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.

Charging by connecting to a computer

The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable.

To a USB jack

• If you connect the camera to a computer when power is turned on, the battery is not charged but the camera will be powered by the computer, which allows you to import images to a computer without worrying about the battery running out.

Notes

• 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. That may cause the camera to malfunction. Before turning on/ off, or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the camera and the computer.

– No guarantees are made for charging using a custom-built computer or a

modified computer.

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded and played back

Battery life Number of images

Shooting (still images)

Typical movie shooting

Continuous movie shooting

Viewing (still images) Approx. 250 min. Approx. 5000 images

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 a Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2) media (sold separately). – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F). – [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off] (DSC-HX400V only) – [Display Quality] is set to [Standard]

Screen Approx. 150 min. Approx. 300 images

Viewfinder Approx. 190 min. Approx. 380 images

Screen Approx. 50 min. —

Viewfinder Approx. 55 min. —

Screen Approx. 85 min. —

Viewfinder Approx. 95 min. —

• The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for

shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) – DISP is set to [Display All Info.]. – Shooting once every 30 seconds. – The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends. – The flash is used once every two times. – The power is turned on and off once every ten times.

• The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and is

for shooting under the following conditions: – [ Record Setting]: 60i 17M(FH)/50i 17M(FH). – Typical movie shooting: Battery life based on repeatedly starting/stopping

shooting, zooming, turning on/off, etc.

– Continuous movie shooting: Battery life based on non-stop shooting until the

limit (29 minutes) has been reached, and then continued by pressing the MOVIE button again. Other functions, such as zooming, are not operated.

Supplying power

You can use the AC Adaptor AC-UD10 (sold separately) or AC-UD11 (sold separately) for shooting and playback to supply power when shooting or playing back images.

Notes

• If you shoot or play back images when the camera is connected to the

supplied AC Adaptor, power will not be supplied through the AC Adaptor.

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Ensure that the notched corner is faced correctly.

Open the cover.

Insert the memory card (sold separately).

• With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place.

Close the cover.

Memory cards that can be used

Memory card For still images For movies

Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™

Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2 only) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™

B Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) (Mark2 only)

SD memory card (Class 4 or faster)

SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster)

microSDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) microSDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster)

• In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows:

A: Memory Stick PRO Duo media B: Memory Stick Micro media C: SD card D: microSD memory card

Notes

• When using Memory Stick Micro media or microSD memory cards with this camera, make sure to use with the appropriate adaptor.

To remove the memory card/battery pack

Memory card: Push the memory card in once to eject the memory card. Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.

Notes

• Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 9) is lit. This may cause damage to data in the memory card.

Setting the clock

ON/OFF (Power)

Control button

Select items: v/V/b/B Set: z

Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.

The Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time.

• It may take some time for the power to turn on and allow operation.

Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press

z on the control button.

Select a desired geographic location by following the

on-screen instructions, then press z.

Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time] and [Date Format],

then press z.

• When setting [Date/Time], midnight is 12:00 AM, and noon is 12:00 PM.

Check that [Enter] is selected, then press z.

Shooting still images/movies

Shutter button

W/T (zoom)

Mode dial

: Intelligent Auto

: Movie

Shooting still images

Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.

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

Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.

Shooting movies

Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.

• Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom ratio.

Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.

Notes

• Do not pull up the flash manually. This may cause a malfunction.

• When using the zoom function while shooting a movie, the sound of the camera operating will be recorded. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may also be recorded when movie recording is finished.

• The panoramic shooting range may be reduced, depending on the subject or the way it is shot. Therefore even when [360°] is set for panoramic shooting, the recorded image may be less than 360 degrees.

MOVIE

lever

W: zoom out T: zoom in

• For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to “Number of still images and recordable time of movies” (page 29). When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the ambient temperature.

Viewing images

Control dial

(Playback)

(Delete)

Press the (Playback) button.

• When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears.

Selecting next/previous image

Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control button. Press z in the center of the control button to view movies.

Deleting an image

1 Press the (Delete) button. 2 Select [Delete] with v on the control button, then press z.

Returning to shooting images

Press the shutter button halfway down.

W: zoom out T: zoom in

Control button

Select images: B (next)/b (previous)

or turn the control dial

Set: z

Introduction of other functions

Fn (Function)

Control button

DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display.

(Drive Mode): Allows you to switch between shooting methods, such

as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracket shooting.

(Exposure Comp.): Allows you to compensate the exposure and brightness

for the entire image.

(Photo Creativity): Allows you to operate the camera intuitively and

shoot creative images easily.

(Flash Mode): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images. z (Lock-on AF): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts focus automatically even when the subject is moving.

Fn (Function) button

Allows you to register 12 functions and recall those functions when shooting.

1 Press the Fn (Function) button. 2 Select the desired function by pressing v/V/b/B on the control button. 3 Select the setting value by turning the control dial.

Control dial

You can instantly change the appropriate setting for each shooting mode just by turning the control dial.

Control dial

Control button

Menu Items

(Camera Settings)

Image Size Selects the size of still images.

Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images. Quality Sets the image quality for still images.

Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images.

Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images.

File Format Selects the movie file format. Record Setting Selects the size of the recorded movie frame.

Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.

Flash Mode Sets the flash settings.

Flash Comp. Adjusts the intensity of flash output.

Red Eye Reduction Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash.

Focus Area Selects the area of focus.

AF Illuminator

Exposure Comp. Compensates the brightness of the entire image.

ISO Adjusts the luminous sensitivity.

Metering Mode

White Balance Adjusts the color tones of an image.

DRO/Auto HDR

Creative Style Selects the desired image processing.

Picture Effect

Focus Magnifier

High ISO NR

Sets the AF illuminator, which provides light for a dark scene to aid focusing.

Selects the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure.

Compensates automatically for brightness and contrast.

Selects the desired effect filter to achieve a more impressive and artistic expression.

Enlarges the image before shooting so that you can check the focus in detail.

Sets noise reduction processing for high-sensitivity shooting.

Lock-on AF

Smile/Face Detect.

Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing.

Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings automatically. Sets to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected.

Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.

Analyzes the scene when capturing faces, close-ups,

Auto Obj.

Framing

Scene Selection

Movie

or subjects tracked by the Lock-on AF function, and automatically trims and saves another copy of the image with a more impressive composition.

Selects pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.

Selects the shooting mode to suit your subject or effect.

SteadyShot Sets SteadyShot for shooting movies.

Auto Slow Shut.

Micref Level

Wind Noise Reduct. Reduces wind noise during movie recording.

Shooting Tip List Displays the shooting tip list.

Memory Registers the desired modes or camera settings.

Sets the function that automatically adjusts the shutter speed following the brightness of the environment in movie mode.

Sets the microphone reference level when recording movies.

(Custom Settings)

MF Assist Displays an enlarged image when focusing manually.

Focus Magnif. Time

Grid Line

Auto Review

Peaking Level

Sets the length of time the image will be shown in an enlarged form.

Sets a grid line display to enable alignment to a structural outline.

Sets auto review to display the captured image after shooting.

Enhances the outline of in-focus ranges with a specific color when focusing manually.

Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function.

Exposure Set. Guide

Zoom Setting

FINDER/MONITOR

Write Date

Function Menu Set.

Custom Key Settings Assigns a desired function to the button.

MOVIE Button Sets whether to always activate the MOVIE button.

Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed in the shooting screen.

Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom when zooming.

Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and screen.

Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image.

Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn (Function) button is pressed.

(Wireless)

Send to Smartphone Transfers images to display on a smartphone.

Send to Computer

View on TV You can view images on a network-enabled TV.

One-touch(NFC)

Airplane Mode

WPS Push

Access Point Set. You can register your access point manually.

Edit Device Name

Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the camera.

SSID/PW Reset

Reset Network Set. Resets all network settings.

Backs up images by transferring them to a computer connected to a network.

Assigns an application to One-touch (NFC). You can call up the application when shooting by touching an NFC-enabled smartphone to the camera.

You can set this device not to perform wireless communications and GPS functions.

You can register the access point to the camera easily by pushing the WPS button.

You can change the device name under Wi-Fi Direct, etc.

Resets the SSID and password for the smartphone connection.

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