Sony DSC-RX1RM2 Help Guide

Digital Still Camera DSC-RX1RM2

In-Camera guide

How to Use

Before Use

Names of parts

Checking the camera and the supplied items [1] Identifying parts (Front side) [2] Identifying parts (Rear side) [3] Identifying parts (Top side/Side view) [4] Identifying parts (Bottom view) [5]

Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen [6] List of focus range finder frames [7]

Using the strap

Using the shoulder strap [8]

Attaching the eyepiece cup

Attaching the eyepiece cup [9]

Adjusting the viewfinder

Adjusting the viewfinder (diopter-adjustment) [10]

About the [In-Camera Guide] [11]

Preparing the camera

Charging the battery pack

Charging the battery pack using a charger [12] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [13] Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [14] Charging by connecting to a computer [15] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery

pack [16] Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) [17] Removing the battery pack [18]

Inserting a memory card (sold separately)

Inserting a memory card [19] Removing the memory card [20] Usable memory cards [21]

Setting the language, date and time

Setting language, date and time [22]

Confirming the operation method

Using the control wheel [23] Using the control dial [24] Using MENU items [25] Using the Fn (Function) button [26] Using the "Quick Navi" [27]

Shooting

Shooting still images/movies

Shooting still images [28] Shooting movies [29]

Selecting a shooting mode

List of mode dial functions [30] Intelligent Auto [31] Superior Auto [32] About Scene Recognition [33] The advantages of automatic shooting [34] Program Auto [35] Sweep Panorama [36] Scene Selection [37] Shutter Priority [38] Aperture Priority [39] Manual Exposure [40] BULB [41] Memory recall [42] Movie [43]

Using shooting functions

Using the zoom

Zoom [44] The zoom features available with this product [45] Zoom Setting [46] About zoom scale [47] Smart Telecon. [48]

Using the flash

Using flash (sold separately) [49] Notes on using the flash [50] Flash Mode [51] Flash Comp. [52]

Selecting a screen display mode

Switching the screen display (Shooting) [53] Switching between the viewfinder and the screen [54] DISP Button (Finder) [55] DISP Button (Monitor) [56]

Selecting still image size/image quality

Image Size (still image) [57] Aspect Ratio (still image) [58] Quality (still image) [59] RAW File Type (still image) [60] Panorama: Size [61] Panorama: Direction [62]

Adjusting the focus

Changing the focus method using the focus mode dial [63] Focus Area [64] Phase detection AF [65] Center Lock-on AF [66] Focus-lock [67] Manual Focus [68] Direct manual focus (DMF) [69] MF Assist (still image) [70] Focus Magnifier [71] Focus Magnif. Time [72] Peaking Level [73] Peaking Color [74]

Pre-AF (still image) [75]

AF/MF control [76] AF Illuminator (still image) [77] Disp. cont. AF area [78] Eye AF [79] Phase Detect. Area [80] Measuring the exact distance to the subject [81] Priority Set in AF-S [82] Priority Set in AF-C [83]

Adjusting the exposure

Exposure Comp. [84] Exposure compensation dial [85] Metering Mode [86] AE lock [87] AEL w/ shutter (still image) [88] Exp.comp.set [89] Zebra [90] Exposure Set. Guide [91] Reset EV Comp. [92]

Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)

Drive Mode [93] Cont. Shooting [94] Spd Priority Cont. [95] Self-timer [96] Self-timer(Cont) [97] Cont. Bracket [98] Single Bracket [99] WB bracket [100] DRO Bracket [101] LPF Bracket [102]

Settings for bracket shooting [103]

Indicator during bracket shooting [104]

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

ISO [105] ISO AUTO Min. SS [106] Multi Frame NR [107]

Correcting the brightness or contrast

D-Range Opt. (DRO) [108] Auto HDR [109]

Adjusting color tones

White Balance [110] Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode [111]

Selecting an effect mode

Picture Effect [112] Creative Style [113]

Recording movies

Movie recording formats [114] File Format (movie) [115] Record Setting (movie) [116] Dual Video REC [117] Marker Display (movie) [118] Marker Settings (movie) [119] SteadyShot (movie) [120] Audio Recording [121] Audio Level Display [122] Audio Rec Level [123] Wind Noise Reduct. [124]

Auto Slow Shut. (movie) [125] MOVIE Button [126]

Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use

Memory [127] Function Menu Set. [128] Custom Key(Shoot.) / Custom Key(PB) [129] Function of the control wheel [130] Function of the AEL button [131] Function of the Custom button [132] Function of the Center button [133] Function of the Left button [134] Function of the Right button [135] Function of the down button [136]

Setting the other functions of this product

Smile/Face Detect. [137] Soft Skin Effect (still image) [138] Face Registration (New Registration) [139] Face Registration (Order Exchanging) [140] Face Registration (Delete) [141] Red Eye Reduction [142] Auto Obj. Framing (still image) [143] Long Exposure NR (still image) [144] High ISO NR (still image) [145] Write Date (still image) [146] Color Space (still image) [147] Grid Line [148] Auto Review [149] Live View Display [150] Bright Monitoring [151] FINDER/MONITOR [152]

Release w/o Card [153]

Shading Comp. [154] Chro. Aber. Comp. [155] Distortion Comp. [156] Dial / Wheel Lock [157] Deactivate Monitor [158] LPF Effect [159]

Viewing

Viewing still images

Playing back images [160] Playback zoom [161] Image Index [162] Switching the screen display (during playback) [163]

Deleting images

Deleting a displayed image [164] Deleting multiple selected images [165]

Playing back movies

Playing back movies [166]

Viewing panoramic images

Playing back panoramic images [167]

Printing

Specify Printing [168]

Using viewing functions

View Mode [169]

Display Rotation [170]

Slide Show [171] Rotate [172] Protect [173] 4K Still Image PB [174]

Viewing images on a TV

Viewing images on an HD TV [175] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [176]

Changing settings

Setup menu

Monitor Brightness [177] Viewfinder Bright. [178] Finder Color Temp. [179] Volume Settings [180] Audio signals [181] Upload Settings(Eye-Fi) [182] Tile Menu [183] Mode Dial Guide [184] Delete confirm. [185] Display Quality [186] Pwr Save Start Time [187] NTSC/PAL Selector [188] Demo Mode [189] HDMI Resolution [190] 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [191] CTRL FOR HDMI [192] HDMI Info. Display [193] USB Connection [194] USB LUN Setting [195]

USB Power Supply [196]

Language [197] Date/Time Setup [198] Area Setting [199] Copyright Info [200] Format [201] File Number [202] Select REC Folder [203] New Folder [204] Folder Name [205] Recover Image DB [206] Display Media Info. [207] Version [208] Certification Logo (For some models only) [209] Setting Reset [210]

Using Wi-Fi functions

Connecting this product and a Smartphone

PlayMemories Mobile [211] Connecting an Android smartphone to this product [212] Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad [213] Calling up an application using [One-touch(NFC)] [214]

Controlling this product using a Smartphone

Smart Remote Embedded [215] One-touch connection with an NFC-enabled Android smartphone (NFC One-touch

remote) [216]

Transferring images to a Smartphone

Send to Smartphone [217] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-touch Sharing) [218]

Transferring images to a computer

Uninstalling applications [234]

Send to Computer [219]

Transferring images to a TV

View on TV [220]

Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions

Airplane Mode [221] WPS Push [222] Access Point Set. [223] Edit Device Name [224] Disp MAC Address [225] SSID/PW Reset [226] Reset Network Set. [227]

Adding applications to the product

PlayMemories Camera Apps

PlayMemories Camera Apps [228] Recommended computer environment [229]

Installing the applications

Opening a service account [230] Downloading applications [231] Downloading applications directly to the product using the Wi-Fi function [232]

Starting the applications

Launching the downloaded application [233]

Managing the applications

Changing the order of applications [235] Confirming the account information of PlayMemories Camera Apps [236]

Using a computer

Recommended computer environment

Recommended computer environment [237]

Using the software

PlayMemories Home [238] Installing PlayMemories Home [239] Software for Mac computers [240] Image Data Converter [241] Installing Image Data Converter [242] Accessing Image Data Converter Guide [243] Remote Camera Control [244] Installing Remote Camera Control [245] Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control [246]

Connecting this product and a computer

Connecting the product to a computer [247] Importing images to the computer [248] Disconnecting the product from the computer [249]

Creating a movie disc

Selecting a disc to be created [250] Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies [251] Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies

[252] Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies [253]

Precautions/This product

Precautions

Precautions [254] On the internal rechargeable battery [255] Notes on the battery pack [256] Charging the battery pack [257] Notes on memory card [258]

Cleaning this product

On cleaning [259]

Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies

Number of still images [260] Recordable time of movies [261]

Using this product abroad

Plug adaptor [262] On TV color systems [263]

Other information

ZEISS lens [264] AVCHD format [265] License [266]

Trademarks

Trademarks [267]

Troubleshooting

If you have problems

Troubleshooting [268]

Troubleshooting

Battery pack and power

You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [269] You cannot turn on the product. [270] The power turns off suddenly. [271] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. [272] The charge lamp on the product/the CHARGE lamp of the battery charger flashes when

charging the battery pack. [273] The battery pack is not charged. [274] The monitor does not turn on even when the product is turned on. [275]

Shooting still images/movies

You cannot record images. [276] Recording takes a long time. [277] The same image is captured multiple times. [278] The shutter is released continuously. [279] The image is out of focus. [280] Zoom does not work. [281] The flash does not work. [282] Fuzzy white circular spots appear on images shot using the flash. [283] The close-up shoot function (Macro) does not work. [284] The recording date and time are not displayed on the screen. [285] The date and time are recorded incorrectly. [286] The aperture value and/or shutter speed flashes. [287] The image colors are not correct. [288]

Noise appears in the image when you view the screen in a dark place. [289]

The eyes of the subject come out red. [290] Dots appear and remain on the screen. [291] You cannot shoot images continuously. [292] The image is not clear in the viewfinder. [293] No images appear on the viewfinder. [294] No images appear on the monitor. [295] [Finder/Monitor Sel.] does not work even though it has been assigned to a certain key

using [Custom Key(Shoot.)] or [Custom Key(PB)]. [296] The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). [297] The image is blurred. [298] The monitor darkens after a short period of time passed. [299] The flash takes too long to recharge. [300] The control dial or control wheel does not work. [301] Sound is not recorded properly. [302]

Viewing images

Images cannot be played back. [303] Displaying images takes a while. [304] The date and time are not displayed. [305] Images are not displayed on the monitor when using a thumb grip (sold separately). [306] The image cannot be deleted. [307] The image was deleted by mistake. [308] A DPOF mark cannot be put. [309]

Wi-Fi

You cannot find the wireless access point to be connected. [310] [WPS Push] does not work. [311] [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. [312] You cannot send movies to a smartphone. [313] [Smart Remote Embedded] or [Send to Smartphone] is canceled halfway. [314] The shooting screen for [Smart Remote Embedded] is not displayed smoothly./The

connection between this product and the smartphone is disconnected. [315]

You cannot use One-Touch connection (NFC). [316]

Computers

The computer does not recognize this product. [317] You cannot import images. [318] The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer.

[319] Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [320]

Memory cards

Formatted the memory card by mistake. [321]

Printing

You cannot print images. [322] The color of the image is strange. [323] Images are printed with both edges cut off. [324] You cannot print images with the date. [325]

Others

The lens gets fogged. [326] The product becomes warm when you use it for a long time. [327] The Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the product. [328] The number of recordable images does not decrease, or decreases two images at a time.

[329] Settings are reset even though resetting operation has not been performed. [330] The product does not work properly. [331] “--E-” appears on the screen. [332]

Messages

Self-diagnosis display [333]

Warning messages [334]

Situations this product has difficulty handling

Situations this product has difficulty handling [335]

[1] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Checking the camera and the supplied items

The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.

Camera (1) AC Adaptor (1) The shape of the AC Adaptor differs for each country/region. Battery charger (1) Power cord (mains lead) (1) (supplied in some countries/regions)

NP-BX1 Rechargeable battery pack (1)

Micro USB Cable (1)

Shoulder strap (1)

Lens cap (1)

Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) Eyepiece cup (1)

Cleaning cloth (1) Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1)

[2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Front side)

1. AF illuminator/Self-timer lamp

2. Lens hood index

3. Lens

4. Aperture index/Macro switching index

5. Aperture ring

6. Macro switching ring

7. Focus mode dial

8. Focus ring

[3] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Rear side)

1. Eye sensor

2. (Playback) button

3. Control dial

4. MOVIE button

5. Control wheel

6. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in)

7. FINDER (Viewfinder pop-up) switch

8. Light sensor

9. Monitor You can adjust the monitor to an easily viewable angle and shoot from any position.

Pull out the bottom of the monitor to open it. You may not be able to adjust the monitor angle depending on the type of a tripod you use. In such a case, release the tripod screw once to adjust the monitor angle.

10. For shooting: AEL button

For viewing: (Enlarge) button

11. For shooting: Fn button For viewing: (Image index) button

12. MENU button

13. For shooting: C2 (Custom 2) button For viewing: (Delete) button

[4] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Top side/Side view)

1. Shutter button

2. Exposure compensation dial

3. C1 (Custom 1) button

4. Hooks for shoulder strap Attach both ends of the strap onto the camera.

5. (N mark) This mark indicates the touch point for connecting the camera and an NFC-enabled

Smartphone. For details on the location of the (N mark) on your Smartphone, refer to the operating instructions of the Smartphone.

NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-range wireless communication technology.

6. ON/OFF (Power) switch

7. Built-in microphone*

8. Mode dial

9. Multi interface shoe*

Some accessories may not be attachable with the viewfinder up. In this case, push the viewfinder down. Some of the accessories may not be inserted fully and protrude backward from the Multi interface shoe. However, when the accessory reaches the front end of the shoe, the connection is completed.

10. Diopter-adjustment slider Adjust the diopter-adjustment slider according to your eyesight until the display

appears clearly in the viewfinder.

11. Viewfinder

12. Image sensor position mark

13. HDMI micro jack

14.

(Microphone) jack*

When an external microphone is connected, the microphone is turned on automatically. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.

15. Charge lamp

16. Multi/Micro USB Terminal*

Supports Micro USB compatible device.

Do not cover this part while recording movies. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.

For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, 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 manufactures’ accessories are not guaranteed.

While an external microphone is connected, you cannot connect a cable to the HDMI micro jack

or the Multi/Micro USB Terminal.

[5] How to Use Before Use Names of parts

Identifying parts (Bottom view)

1. Battery lock lever

2. Battery insertion slot

3. Memory card slot

4. Access lamp

5. 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.

6. Speaker

7. Battery/Memory card cover

[6] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators

List of icons on the screen

The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.

Monitor mode

Viewfinder mode

In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode

P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode

For playback

Basic information display

Histogram display

1. P P* A S M

Shooting mode

Scene Recognition icons

NO CARD

Memory card/Upload

100

Remaining number of recordable images

Aspect ratio of still images

42M / 38M / 36M / 28M /18M / 16M / 15M / 12M / 11M / 9.4M / 8.9M / 7.1M

Image size of still images

Image quality of still images

Frame rate of movies

Record setting of movies

Remaining battery

Remaining battery warning

USB power supply

Flash charge in progress

Setting Effect OFF

AF Illuminator

NFC is activated

Airplane Mode

No audio recording of movies

Wind Noise Reduction

SteadyShot Off/On, Camera shake warning

Overheating warning

Database file full/Database file error

Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom

View Mode

100-0003

Folder-file number

Protect

File format of movies

DPOF

DPOF set

Auto object framing image

Dual Video REC

PC Remote

Bright Monitoring

Drive mode

Flash mode/Red-eye reduction

±0.0

Flash compensation

Focus mode

Focus area

Smile/Face Detect.

Metering mode

7500K A5 G5

White balance (Auto, Preset, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter)

D-Range Optimizer/Auto HDR

LPF Effect/Low pass filter effect switching notification

Creative Style/Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness

Picture Effect

Smile detection sensitivity indicator

+3 +3 +3

Peaking

3. Lock-on AF

Guide display for Lock-on AF

Bracket indicator

Exposure compensation/Metered Manual

STBY

Movie recording standby

REC 0:12

Recording time of the movie (m:s)

Focus

1/250

Shutter speed

F3.5

Aperture Value

ISO400

ISO AUTO

ISO sensitivity

AE lock

Shutter speed indicator

Aperture indicator

Histogram

Digital level gauge

Audio level

OFF

DRO/Auto HDR/Auto HDR image warning

Picture Effect error

2015-1-1

10:37AM

Date of recording

3/7

File number/Number of images in the view mode

Spot metering area

C:32:00

Self-diagnosis display

Smart Telecon.

Macro mode

[7] How to Use Before Use Icons and indicators

List of focus range finder frames

The focus range finder frame differs as follows depending on the shooting mode.

When using contrast AF or phase detection AF mode

When using phase detection AF mode

When [Focus Area] is set to [Wide], and if you aim at a moving subject, the focus range finder frame may be displayed as above.

When focus is achieved automatically based on the whole range of the monitor

When you use a zoom function, the [Focus Area] setting is disabled and the focus area

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