Page 2 - Inserting a memory card (sold separately); Confirming the operation method; Shooting; Shooting still images/movies
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera [8] Charging by connecting to a computer [9] Inserting the battery pack into the camera [10] Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded/played back using a battery pack [11] Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket) ...
Page 3 - Using shooting functions; Using the zoom; Using the flash
List of mode dial functions [24] Intelligent Auto [25] Superior Auto [26] About Scene Recognition [27] The advantages of automatic shooting [28] Program Auto [29] iSweep Panorama (Face/Motion Detection) [30] Scene Selection [31] Shutter Priority [32] Aperture Priority [33] Manual Exposure [34] Memor...
Page 4 - Selecting still image size/image quality
Switching between the viewfinder and the screen [48] DISP Button (Finder) [49] DISP Button (Monitor) [50] Selecting still image size/image quality Image Size (still image) [51] Aspect Ratio (still image) [52] Quality (still image) [53] Panorama: Size [54] Panorama: Direction [55] Adjusting the focus...
Page 7 - Viewing
Grid Line [120] Auto Review [121] FINDER/MONITOR [122] Release w/o Card [123] Viewing Viewing still images Playing back images [124] Playback zoom [125] Image Index [126] Switching the screen display (during playback) [127] Deleting images Deleting a displayed image [128] Deleting multiple selected ...
Page 8 - Viewing images on a TV; Changing settings; Setup menu
Rotate [137] Protect [138] 4K Still Image PB [139] Beauty Effect [140] Viewing images on a TV Viewing images on an HD TV [141] Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV [142] Changing settings Setup menu Monitor Brightness [143] Viewfinder Bright. [144] Finder Color Temp. [145] Function for VF...
Page 9 - Using Wi-Fi functions; Connecting this product and a Smartphone; Controlling this product using a Smartphone
HDMI Resolution [163] 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models) [164] CTRL FOR HDMI [165] HDMI Info. Display [166] USB Connection [167] USB LUN Setting [168] USB Power Supply [169] Language [170] Date/Time Setup [171] Area Setting [172] Format [173] File Number [174] Select REC Fo...
Page 10 - Adding applications to the product
remote) [188] Transferring images to a Smartphone Send to Smartphone [189] Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One -touch Sharing) [190] Transferring images to a computer Send to Computer [191] Transferring images to a TV View on TV [192] Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Airplane Mo...
Page 12 - Troubleshooting
Precautions Precautions [220] On the internal rechargeable battery [221] Notes on the battery pack [222] Charging the battery pack [223] Memory card [224] Cleaning this product On cleaning [225] Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies Number of still images [226] Recordable t...
Page 13 - If you have problems; Battery pack and power
If you have problems If you have problems Troubleshooting [235] Troubleshooting Battery pack and power You cannot insert the battery pack into the product. [236] You cannot turn on the product. [237] The power turns off suddenly. [238] The remaining battery level indicator shows an incorrect level. ...
Page 14 - Viewing images; Computers
You cannot shoot images continuously. [258] The image is not clear in the viewfinder. [259] No images appear on the viewfinder. [260] The image is whitish (Flare)./Blurring of light appears on the image (Ghosting). [261] The image is blurred. [262] The monitor darkens after a short period of time pa...
Page 15 - Messages; Situations this product has difficulty handling
You cannot import images. [281] The image and sound are interrupted by noise when viewing a movie on a computer. [282] Images exported from a computer cannot be viewed on this product. [283] Memory cards Formatted the memory card by mistake. [284] Printing Images are printed with both edges cut off....
Page 16 - Checking the camera and the supplied items
Situations this product has difficulty handling Situations this product has difficulty handling [298] [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) NP -BX1 Rechargeable battery pack (1) Micro U...
Page 17 - Identifying parts
Instruction Manual (1) Wi-Fi Connection/One-touch (NFC) Guide (1) [2] How to Use Before Use Names of parts Identifying parts 1. ON/OFF (Power) button 2. Shutter button 3. Mode dial 4. For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever 5. Self-timer lamp/AF Illuminator 6. GPS receiver (built-i...
Page 19 - List of icons on the screen; Monitor mode
8. Charge lamp 9. Multi/Micro USB Terminal Supports Micro USB compatible device. 10. Wi-Fi antenna (built-in) 11. Hook for strap 12. Control wheel 13. (Playback) button 14. ?/ (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button 1. Battery lock lever 2. Battery insertion slot 3. Tripod socket hole Use a tripod with a sc...
Page 20 - In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode
For playback (Basic information display) Viewfinder mode In Auto Mode or Scene Selection mode P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode
Page 25 - Using the wrist strap
Aperture indicator Histogram GPS information (DSC -HX90V) 90°44′55″N233°44′55″W Latitude/longitude display (DSC -HX90V) Picture Effect error Auto HDR image warning 2015-1-1 10:37AM Date of recording 3/7 File number/Number of images in the view mode Copyright information exists for image [4] How to U...
Page 27 - To store the viewfinder
Hint To store the viewfinder Grasp both sides of the eyepiece and push it into the viewfinder until it clicks. Then push down the viewfinder. Note Be careful not to push down on the viewfinder when it is being raised. Be sure that the eyepiece is stored in the viewfinder unit before attempting to pu...
Page 28 - About the shooting advice
[7] How to Use Before Use In-Camera guide About the shooting advice Displays the shooting advice according to the selected shooting mode. 1. Press the / (In-Camera Guide/Delete) button while the shooting screen is displayed. 2. Press the top/bottom side of the control wheel to select the desired sho...
Page 30 - Charging by connecting to a computer
pack or disconnect the USB cable from the camera and then re -insert it to recharge. If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended rang...
Page 31 - Inserting the battery pack into the camera
Note Note the following points when charging via a computer: If the product is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not leave the product connected to a laptop computer for an extended period of time. Do not turn on/off or res...
Page 32 - Screen mode
3. Close the cover. [11] How to Use Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack Battery life and the number of images that can berecorded/played back using a battery pack Screen mode Shooting (still images): Number of images: approx. 390 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 70 min. Con...
Page 33 - Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)
Shooting (still images): Number of images: approx. 360 Actual shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 75 min. Continuous shooting (movies): Battery life: approx. 115 min. Note The above battery life and number of images applies when the battery pack has been fully charged. The battery life and numb...
Page 34 - Removing the battery pack
1. To supply power to the camera during shooting/playback, connect the camera to the AC adaptor AC -UD10 (sold separately) and plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet (wall socket). Note You can shoot or play back images while the supplied AC adaptor is connected to the camera. However, the camera wi...
Page 37 - Using the control wheel
When you turn on the camera for the first time or after you have initialized the functions, the setting screen for language, date and time will appear. 1. Turn on the camera. The language setting screen will appear and then setting screen for date and time will appear. 2. Select your language, and t...
Page 41 - Performing settings on the dedicated screen
Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 2, then press on the center of the control wheel. The dedicated setting screen for the function appears. Follow the operating guide (A) to perform the settings. [21] How to Use Confirming the operation method Confirming ...
Page 42 - Shooting still images
In P/A/S/M/Sweep Panorama mode 4. Select the desired function by pressing the up/down/left/right side of the control wheel. 5. Turn the control wheel to select the desired setting. Performing settings on the dedicated screen Select the desired function in step 4, then press on the center of the cont...
Page 43 - Focus indicator
Shoots still images. 1. Set the shooting mode to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Adjust the monitor angle, and hold the camera. Or look through the viewfinder and hold the camera. 3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the indicator ( ) lights up. The...
Page 44 - Shooting movies
It is dark and the subject is distant. The contrast of the subject is poor. The subject is seen through glass. The subject is moving quickly. There is reflective light or shiny surfaces. There is a flashing light. The subject is backlit. [23] How to Use Shooting Shooting still images/movies Shooting...
Page 45 - List of mode dial functions; Available functions
[24] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode List of mode dial functions You can select the desired shooting mode by turning the mode dial. Available functions (Intelligent Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene recognition. (Superior Auto): Allows you to shoot with automatic scene re...
Page 46 - Intelligent Auto; Superior Auto
Allows you to shoot with preset settings according to the scene. [25] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shooting mode Intelligent Auto The camera shoots with automatic scene recognition. 1. Set the mode dial to (Intelligent Auto). 2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognized the scen...
Page 47 - About Scene Recognition
2. Point the camera to the subject. When the camera recognizes a scene, the scene recognition icon appears on the screen. If necessary, (overlay icon) may appear. 3. Adjust the focus and shoot the image. Note When the product is used to create composite images, the recording process takes longer tha...
Page 48 - The advantages of automatic shooting
(Spotlight ) (Low Light) When the product recognizes certain conditions, the following icons are displayed on the second line: (Tripod) (Walk) * (Move ) (Move (Bright)) (Move (Dark)) * The condition (Walk) is recognized only when [ SteadyShot] is set to [Active] or [Intelligent Active] . Note When [...
Page 49 - Program Auto; Program Shift
In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a composite image. In this case, the (overlay icon) is displayed and the shutter sound is heard multiple times, but only one image is recorded. For [Intelligent Auto] and [Superior Auto] mode, most of the function...
Page 51 - Scene Selection; Menu item details
occurs in the composite image. If this happens, move the product faster to record the full panoramic image. When [Wide] is selected for [Panorama: Size], the entire angle of the panoramic shot may not be achieved within the given time. If this happens, try shooting after changing [Panorama: Size] to...
Page 55 - Shutter Priority
[Fireworks] In the [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] mode, the shutter clicks 4 times and an image is recorded. Reducing blur is less effective even in [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] when shooting the following subjects: Subjects with erratic movement. Subjects that are too clos...
Page 56 - Aperture Priority; Manual Exposure
Hint When a faster shutter speed is used, moving subjects, such as a running person, cars, or sea spray come out as if they are frozen in their movements. When a slower shutter speed is used, a trailing image of the movement of the subject is captured to create a more natural and dynamic image. [33]...
Page 57 - Memory recall
You can shoot with the desired exposure setting by adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The shutter speed and the aperture value can be changed while recording movies. 1. Set the mode dial to M (Manual Exposure). 2. Press the bottom side of the control wheel to select the shutter speed or ...
Page 58 - Movie; Zoom
Register shooting settings in advance by [Memory]. If you set [Memory recall] after completing the shooting settings, the registered settings are given priority and the original settings may become invalid. Check the indicators on the screen before shooting. [36] How to Use Shooting Selecting a shoo...
Page 59 - The zoom features available with this product
1. Enlarge images with the W/T (zoom) lever when shooting. Move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side to zoom in and to the W side to zoom out. Hint When you select other than [Optical zoom only] for [Zoom Setting] , you can exceed the zoom range of the optical zoom to zoom images. You can assign the z...
Page 60 - Zoom Setting; About zoom scale
[39] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Setting You can select the zoom setting of the product. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Zoom Setting] → desired setting. Menu item details Optical zoom only: Optical zoom is activated. You can use the Smart Zoom function if you set [ Image...
Page 61 - Zoom Speed
[41] How to Use Using shooting functions Using the zoom Zoom Speed Sets the zoom speed of the camera's zoom lever. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Zoom Speed] → desired setting. Menu item details Normal : Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to normal. Fast: Sets the zoom speed of the zoom lever to...
Page 62 - Using flash; When you do not use the flash
Step: Zooms in/out at certain angle steps when you operate the zoom by turning the control ring. Note In the following situations, the zoom function activates as if [Zoom Func. on Ring] is set to [Standard], even if it is set to [Step]. When using the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale. When ...
Page 66 - Switching between the viewfinder and the screen; When the viewfinder is down
For viewfinder * * [For viewfinder] is displayed only on the screen. Some display modes are not available in the default settings. To change the display modes, press MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [DISP Button] and change the setting. Note Histogram is not displayed during panorama shooting. In movie m...
Page 67 - When the viewfinder is up and the screen is closed
The image is displayed on the screen only regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setting and whether the monitor is open or closed. When the viewfinder is up and the screen is closed When you look into the viewfinder: The image is displayed in the viewfinder only regardless of the [FINDER/MONITOR] setti...
Page 68 - When the viewfinder is up and the screen is open
When the viewfinder is up and the screen is open Low angle: If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], the image is displayed on the screen only. Low angle: If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Viewfinder], the image is displayed in the viewfinder only. Self-portrait: If [FINDER/MONITOR] is set to [Auto], the ...
Page 73 - Focus Mode
1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Panorama: Size] → desired setting. Menu item details When [Panorama: Direction] is [Up] or [Down] Standard: 3424×1920 Wide : 4912×1920 When [Panorama: Direction] is [Left] or [Right] Standard: 4912×1080 Wide : 7152×1080 360°: Allows you to shoot in the size of 11520×1...
Page 74 - Focus Area
Menu item details (Single-shot AF): The product locks the focus when the focus adjustment is achieved. Use [Single-shot AF] when the subject is motionless. (DMF): Allows you to use manual focus and auto focus in combination. (Manual Focus): Adjusts the focus manually. If you cannot focus on the inte...
Page 76 - Manual Focus
Lock-on AF does not work in the following situations: In [iSweep Panorama] mode When [Scene Selection] is set to [Hand-held Twilight] or [Anti Motion Blur] When shooting in Manual Focus mode When using the digital zoom The camera may not be able to resume tracking for a while after it loses the trac...
Page 78 - Focus Magnifier
When you rotate the control ring, the focus distance is displayed on the screen. 4. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. [62] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus MF Assist (still image) Enlarges the image on the screen automatically to make manual focusing easie...
Page 80 - Peaking Level; Peaking Color
Magnifies the images until you press the shutter button. [65] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting the focus 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. Th...
Page 82 - Metering Mode
[68] How to Use Using shooting functions 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). Normally, exposure is...
Page 83 - Zebra
Measures only the central area (Spot metering). This function is useful when the subject is backlit or when there is strong contrast between the subject and the background. Note The setting is fixed to [Multi] in the following shooting modes: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] Zoom...
Page 84 - Drive Mode
Does not display the guide. On: Displays the guide. [72] How to Use Using shooting functions Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer) Drive Mode You can set the drive mode, such as continuous or self-timer shooting. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings) → [Drive Mode] → desired setting. You can...
Page 85 - Menu Item Details
WB bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each with different color tones according to the selected settings for white balance, color temperature and color filter. DRO Bracket: Shoots a total of three images, each at a different degree of D-Range Optimizer. [73] How to Use Using shooting functions...
Page 88 - Single Bracket
This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. Cont. Bracket: 1.0EV 3 Image : This setting shoots three images continuously with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 1.0 EV. Cont. Bracket: 2.0EV 3 Image : This setting shoots three images c...
Page 89 - WB bracket
Menu item details Single Bracket: 0.3EV 3 Image : This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.3 EV. Single Bracket: 0.7EV 3 Image : This setting shoots a total of three images in a row with an exposure value shifted by plus or minus 0.7 EV. ...
Page 90 - DRO Bracket; Settings for bracket shooting
Menu item details White Balance Bracket: Lo: Records a series of three images with small changes in the white balance. White Balance Bracket: Hi: Records a series of three images with large changes in the white balance. Note The last shot is shown on the Auto Review. [79] How to Use Using shooting f...
Page 91 - Indicator during bracket shooting; Viewfinder
bracketing and white balance bracketing. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [Bracket Settings] → desired setting. Menu item details Selftimer during Brkt : Sets whether to use the self-timer during bracket shooting. Also sets the number of seconds until the shutter is released if using the self-timer. (...
Page 93 - ISO
3. Press the shutter button. The product starts the self-timer shooting after three seconds. Hint If you want to use another Drive Mode than the 3-second self-timer mode, first set [Self - portrait/ -timer] to [Off] , then tilt the monitor upward approx. 180 degrees. [83] How to Use Using shooting f...
Page 94 - Multi Frame NR
[Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [iSweep Panorama] The higher the ISO value, the more noise will appear on the images. When shooting movies, ISO values between ISO 80 and ISO 3200 are available. When you use [Multi Frame NR], it takes some time for the product to perform the over...
Page 95 - Auto HDR
[85] How to Use Using shooting functions 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. 1. M...
Page 96 - White Balance
Widens the range (gradation) so that you can record from bright parts to dark parts with correct brightness (HDR: High Dynamic Range). One image with proper exposure and one overlaid image are recorded. 1. MENU → (Camera Settings ) → [DRO/Auto HDR] → [Auto HDR] . 2. Select the desired setting using ...
Page 98 - Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode; Picture Effect
screen appears to allow you perform fine adjustments as required. Note [White Balance] is fixed to [Auto] in the following situations: [Intelligent Auto] [Superior Auto] [Scene Selection] [88] How to Use Using shooting functions Adjusting color tones Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] m...
Page 100 - Creative Style
[Posterization] [Partial Color] [Soft Focus] [HDR Painting] [Miniature] [Illustration] Note When you use a zoom function other than the optical zoom, setting the zoom scale larger makes [Toy Camera] less effective. When [Partial Color] is selected, images may not retain the selected color, depending...
Page 102 - Movie recording formats; XAVC S/AVCHD recording format
[91] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies Movie recording formats You can use the movie recording format "XAVC S" with this camera. For details on the "XAVC S" format, see the following description. What is XAVC S? Records high -definition movies by converting them to...
Page 104 - Menu items details
devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in interlaced mode, with Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD format. 24p/25p: Movies are recorded at approximately 24 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices), in progressive mode, with Dolb...
Page 107 - Micref Level
perpendicular to the ground. Off / On Hint You can display all the markers at the same time. Place the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe] to make a balanced composition. [96] How to Use Using shooting functions Recording movies SteadyShot (movie) Sets [ SteadyShot] effect when shooting m...
Page 109 - MOVIE Button; Memory; Items that can be registered
in dark locations. Off: Does not use [ Auto Slow Shut.]. The recorded movie will be darker than when [On] is selected, but you can record movies with smoother motion and less object blur. Note [ Auto Slow Shut.] does not function in the following situations: When [Movie] in shooting mode is set to [...
Page 110 - Custom Key Settings
Aperture (F number) Shutter speed Camera Settings Optical zoom scale To recall registered settings Set the mode dial to MR, then press the right/left side of the control wheel or turn the control wheel to select the desired memory number. To change registered settings Change the setting to the desir...
Page 111 - Function of the control ring; Function of the ? button
Note Some functions cannot be assigned to certain keys. [104] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the control ring Once you assign a function to the control ring, you can perform that function by simply turning the control ring when t...
Page 112 - Function of the center button; Function of the left button; Function of the right button
convenient use Function of the center button Once you assign a function to the center button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the center button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings) → [Custom Key Settings] → [Center Button] → desired setting....
Page 113 - Function of the down button; Photo Creativity
[109] How to Use Using shooting functions Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use Function of the down button Once you assign a function to the down button, you can perform that function by simply pressing the down button when the shooting information screen is displayed. 1. MENU → (Cu...
Page 115 - Tips for capturing smiles more effectively
purple. Tips for capturing smiles more effectively Do not cover the eyes with front hair and keep the eyes narrowed. Do not obscure the face by a hat, masks, sunglasses, etc. Try to orient the face in front of the product and be as level as possible. Give a clear smile with an open mouth. The smile ...
Page 117 - Red Eye Reduction
1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Face Registration] → [Order Exchanging] . 2. Select a face to change the order of priority. 3. Select the destination. [115] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Face Registration (Delete) Deletes a registered face. 1. MENU →...
Page 120 - Grid Line; Auto Review
[120] How to Use Using shooting functions Setting the other functions of this product Grid Line Sets whether the grid line is displayed or not. The grid line will help you to adjust the composition of images. 1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Grid Line] → desired setting. Menu item details Rule of 3rd...
Page 122 - Playing back images; Playback zoom
1. MENU → (Custom Settings ) → [Release w/o Card] → desired setting. Menu item details Enable: Releases the shutter even if no memory card has been inserted. Disable: Does not release the shutter when no memory card has been inserted. Note When no memory card has been inserted, the images shot will ...
Page 123 - Image Index; To return to single-image playback
Slide the W/T (zoom) lever to the W side to adjust the zoom scale. 2. Select the portion you want to enlarge by pressing the top/bottom/right/left side of the control wheel. 3. Press the MENU button, or in the center of the control wheel to exit the playback zoom. Hint You can also enlarge an image ...
Page 124 - Switching the screen display (during playback); Deleting a displayed image
[127] How to Use Viewing Viewing still images Switching the screen display (during playback) Switches the screen display. 1. Press the DISP (Display Setting) button. The screen display switches in the order “Display All Info. → Histogram → No Disp. Info. → Display All Info. ” each time you press the...
Page 125 - Playing back movies; Available operations during movie playback
You can delete multiple selected images. 1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Delete] → desired setting. Menu item details Multiple Img.: Deletes the selected images. (1) Select the images to be deleted, then press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selecti...
Page 126 - Motion Shot Video
: Pause : Fast -forward : Fast -rewind : Forward slow playback : Reverse slow playback : Next movie file : Previous movie file : Displays the next frame : Displays the previous frame : Motion Shot Video (Shows the tracking of a subject in motion.) : Sound volume adjustment : Closes the operation pan...
Page 127 - Playing back panoramic images; Specify Printing
[132] How to Use Viewing Viewing panoramic images Playing back panoramic images The product automatically scrolls a panoramic image from end to end. 1. Press the (playback) button to switch to playback mode. 2. Select the panoramic image to be played back using the control wheel. 3. Press on the cen...
Page 128 - View Mode; Display Rotation
(1) Select an image and press on the center of the control wheel. The mark is displayed in the check box. To cancel the selection, press and delete the mark. (2) Repeat step (1) to print other images. (3) MENU → [OK] → Press on the center. Cancel All: Clears all DPOF marks. Print Setting : You can s...
Page 129 - Slide Show
1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Display Rotation] → desired setting. Menu items details Auto: When you rotate the camera, the displayed image rotates automatically detecting the orientation of the camera. Manual : A portrait image is displayed as a vertical image. If you have set the image orientation usin...
Page 130 - Rotate; Protect
[137] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Rotate Rotates a recorded still image counter-clockwise. 1. MENU → (Playback ) → [Rotate] . 2. Press on the center of the control wheel. The image is rotated counter-clockwise. The image rotates as you press on the center. If you rotate the image once...
Page 131 - K Still Image PB
All with this date: Protects all images in the selected date range. Cancel All in this Folder: Cancels the protection of all images in the selected folder. Cancel All with this date: Cancels the protection of all images in the selected date range. Note The menu items that can be selected differ depe...
Page 132 - Beauty Effect
This menu is only available with 4K-compatible TVs. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the TV. [140] How to Use Viewing Using viewing functions Beauty Effect Allows you to apply the Beauty Effect to retouch the still image of a person and make it look better, for example, by retouch...
Page 133 - Viewing images on an HD TV
Note You cannot use [Beauty Effect] for the following images: Panoramic images Movies You cannot use the Beauty Effect on an extremely small facial image. To use the Beauty Effect on two or more faces, select the same image again after the effect has been applied once, and then use the effect on ano...
Page 134 - Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
terminal using the supplied micro USB cable. The PhotoTV HD allows for a highly-detailed, photo -like expression of subtle textures and colors. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the compatible TV. Note Do not connect this product and another device using the output termi...
Page 135 - Monitor Brightness
6. Press the SYNC MENU button on the TV Remote Control, and select the desired mode. Note If the product is not in playback mode, press the (Playback) button. Only TVs that support “BRAVIA” Sync can provide SYNC MENU operations. For details, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the TV. ...
Page 136 - Function for VF close
Manual : Selects the brightness of the electronic viewfinder from the range –2 to +2. Note When you use the AC adaptor AC -UD10 (sold separately) when the setting is [Auto], the viewfinder is always set to the brightest setting. [145] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Finder Color Temp. Adjust...
Page 137 - Volume Settings; Adjusting the volume during playback; Audio signals
the viewfinder into the camera with the eyepiece pulled out, the viewfinder may be subjected to force and become damaged. [147] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Volume Settings Sets the sound volume. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Volume Settings] → desired setting. Adjusting the volume during playbac...
Page 138 - To receive a GPS signal
[149] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu GPS On/Off (DSC-HX90V) You can record the location information with the images when the built-in GPS sensor of this product can acquire the location information. Using the software PlayMemories Home, you can import the images recorded with the location i...
Page 140 - Confirming the expiry date of the GPS assist data
Corrects the time difference automatically if the product detects the difference by acquiring current location information via the GPS system. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [GPS Settings] → [GPS Auto Area Adj.] → desired setting. Menu item details On: Corrects the time difference automatically. Off: Does not...
Page 143 - Tile Menu; Mode Dial Guide
If (error) is displayed, remove the memory card and reinsert it, or turn the product off and then on again. If the indicator appears again, the Eye-Fi card may be damaged. Wireless LAN communication may be influenced by other communication devices. If the communication status is poor, move closer to...
Page 144 - Display Quality
Off : Does not display the Mode Dial Guide. [158] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Delete confirm. You can set whether [Delete] or [Cancel] is selected as the default setting on the delete confirmation screen. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Delete confirm.] → desired setting. Menu item details "De...
Page 145 - Pwr Save Start Time; Demo Mode
Pwr Save Start Time You can set the time by which the power goes off automatically. 1. MENU → (Setup) → [Pwr Save Start Time] → desired setting. Menu item details 30 Min/5 Min/2 Min/1 Min Note The power save function is not activated when power is being supplied via USB, when playing back slideshows...
Page 146 - HDMI Resolution
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. Normally select [Off] . 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Demo Mode] → desired setting. Menu item details On : The movie playback demonstration starts...
Page 147 - CTRL FOR HDMI
If the images are not displayed properly using the [Auto] setting, select either [1080i] or [1080p], based on which TV is to be connected. [164] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatiblemodels) Sets the output format when connecting via HDMI and [ R...
Page 148 - USB Connection
Note [CTRL FOR HDMI] is available only with a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV. [166] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu HDMI Info. Display Selects whether to display the shooting information when this product and the TV are connected using an HDMI cable (sold separately). 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [HDMI...
Page 149 - USB LUN Setting; USB Power Supply
Windows 7 or Windows 8 computers are connected in MTP, and their unique functions are enabled for use. Note It may take some time to make the connection between this product and a computer when [USB Connection] is set to [Auto]. If Device Stage* is not displayed with Windows 7 or Windows 8, set [USB...
Page 150 - Language; Area Setting
Off : Power is not supplied to the product via a micro USB cable when the product is connected to a computer, etc. Note If you use an AC -UD10/AC-UD11 AC adaptor (sold separately), power can be supplied to the product via USB cable even when the battery pack is not inserted. [170] How to Use Changin...
Page 151 - Format; File Number
Sets the area where you are using the product. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Area Setting] → desired area. [173] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Format Formats (initializes) the memory card. When you use a memory card with this product for the first time, it is recommended that you format the card u...
Page 152 - Select REC Folder; New Folder; Folder Name
[175] How to Use Changing settings Setup menu Select REC Folder You can change the folder on the memory card where still images and MP4 movies are to be recorded. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Select REC Folder] → desired folder. Note You cannot select the folder when you select the [Date Form] setting. [17...
Page 153 - Recover Image DB
the memory card. You can change the way folder names are assigned. 1. MENU → (Setup ) → [Folder Name] → desired setting. Menu item details Standard Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + MSDCF. Example: 100MSDCF Date Form: The folder name form is as follows: folder number + Y (the...
Page 156 - Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad
The smartphone is connected to the product. [185] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Connecting this product and a Smartphone Connecting the product to an iPhone or iPad 1. Select the model name of this product (DIRECT-xxxx: xxxx) on the Wi-Fi setting screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2. Input the passwo...
Page 158 - Smart Remote Embedded
When the product is in playback mode, the registered application will not launch even if you touch the smartphone to the product. When you call up an application with one touch, even if that application does not work with a smartphone, PlayMemories Mobile on smartphone will launch. Exit PlayMemories...
Page 160 - Send to Smartphone
About “NFC” NFC is a technology that enables short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones or IC tags, etc. NFC makes data communication simpler with just a touch on the designated touch -point. NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of short-...
Page 161 - Sending images to an Android smartphone (NFC One-
Menu item details Select on This Device: Selects an image on the product to be transferred to the smartphone. (1) Select from among [This Image], [All Images on This Date] or [Multiple Images]. The options displayed may differ depending on the View Mode selected on the camera. (2) If you select [Mul...
Page 162 - About “NFC”
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. For movies, you can only transfer MP4 movies recorded with [ File Format] set to [MP4]. 1. Activate the NFC function o...
Page 163 - Send to Computer
Note You can select an image size to be sent to the smartphone from [Original] , [2M] , or [VGA]. To change the image size, refer to the following steps. For Android smartphone Start PlayMemories Mobile, and change the image size by [Settings] → [Copy Image Size] . If the Image Index is displayed on...
Page 164 - View on TV; Slideshow settings
When you save images to the MAC computer using Wi-Fi function, use "Wireless Auto Import." [192] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions 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 wi...
Page 165 - Airplane Mode
Select from [HD] and [4K]. * The settings are effective only for BRAVIA TV which is compatible with the functions. Note You can use this function on a TV that supports DLNA renderer. You can view images on a Wi-Fi Direct-enabled TV or network -enabled TV (including wired network -enabled TVs). If yo...
Page 168 - Other setting items; Edit Device Name
Deletes the character preceding the cursor. 7. Switches the next character to a capital or small letter. 8. Enters a space. To cancel the input, select [Cancel]. Other setting items Depending on the status or the setting method of your access point, you may want to set more items. WPS PIN: Displays ...
Page 169 - Disp MAC Address; PlayMemories Camera Apps
[197] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions Disp MAC Address Displays the MAC address of this product. 1. MENU → (Wireless ) → [Disp MAC Address] . [198] How to Use Using Wi-Fi functions Changing the settings of Wi-Fi functions SSID/PW Reset This product shares th...
Page 171 - Launching the downloaded application
2. Select the desired application and download the application to the product following the instructions on the screen. Connect the computer and the product using the micro USB cable (supplied), following the instructions on the screen. [204] How to Use Adding applications to the product Installing ...
Page 172 - How to launch the applications faster; Uninstalling applications
Launch an application that has been downloaded from the application download website PlayMemories Camera Apps. 1. MENU → (Application ) → [Application List] → desired application to launch. Hint How to launch the applications faster Assign [Download Appli.] and [Application List] to the custom key. ...
Page 174 - Installing PlayMemories Home
You can create a Blu -ray disc, AVCHD disc or DVD-Video disc from AVCHD movies imported to a computer. You cannot create discs from XAVC S format movies, although they can be imported to computers. You can upload images to a network service. (An internet connection is required.) You can import still...
Page 175 - Software for Mac computers; Wireless Auto Import
A: To the Multi/Micro USB Terminal B: To the USB jack of the computer Note Log on as Administrator. It may be necessary to restart your computer. When the restart confirmation message appears, restart the computer following the instructions on the screen. DirectX may be installed depending on your c...
Page 177 - Disconnecting the product from the computer
Files] → media icon → folder in which the images you want to import are stored. Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home(For Mac) Connect the product to your Mac computer. Double-click the newly recognized icon on the desktop → the folder in which the image you want to import...
Page 178 - Disc type; Selecting the disc creation method
[216] How to Use Viewing on computers Creating a movie disc Disc type High-definition image quality (HD) A Blu -ray Disc enables you to record longer duration of high definition image quality (HD) movies than DVD discs. High-definition image quality (HD) (AVCHD recording disc) High definition image ...
Page 179 - Creating a disc with a device other than a computer
on the disc type, playable devices may vary. Select a method suitable for your disc player. For details on creating a disc using PlayMemories Home, see the Help of PlayMemories Home. (Only for Windows) Creates a disc with high-definition image quality (HD) Writable movie format: PS, FX, FH Player: B...
Page 180 - Creating Blu-ray Discs
Standard definition image quality (STD) HDD recorder, etc.: Standard definition image quality (STD) Note When creating AVCHD discs using PlayMemories Home from movies recorded with the [ Record Setting] of [60p 28M(PS)]/[50p 28M(PS)], [60i 24M(FX)]/[50i 24M(FX)] or [24p 24M(FX)]/[25p 24M(FX)], the i...
Page 181 - Precautions
[220] How to Use Precautions/This product Precautions Precautions Backing up memory cards Data may be corrupted in the following cases. Be sure to back up the data for protection. When the memory card is removed, the USB cable is disconnected, or the product is turned off in the middle of a read or ...
Page 182 - On the functions available with the product; Notes for when on board an airplane
If the product is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, moisture may condense inside or outside the product. This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the product. To prevent moisture condensation when you bring the product directly from a cold to a warm location, first put it...
Page 183 - Shooting with the viewfinder
AVCHD format-compatible devices. DVD-based players or recorders cannot play back HD image quality discs, as they are incompatible with the AVCHD format. Also, DVD-based players or recorders may fail to eject HD image quality discs that are recorded using the AVCHD format. Movies recorded in 1080 60p...
Page 184 - On the internal rechargeable battery; Charging method of the internal rechargeable battery; Notes on the battery pack; Charging the battery pack
unpleasant symptoms occur, stop using the viewfinder until they resolve, and consult your doctor if necessary. Notes on the flash Do not cover the flash with your fingers. Do not carry the product by the flash unit, or use excessive strength on it. If water, dust or sand get into the open flash unit...
Page 185 - Effective use of the battery pack
Charge the battery pack (supplied) before using the product for the first time. The charged battery pack will discharge little by little even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack each time before you use the product so that you do not miss any opportunities to shoot images. You can charge t...
Page 186 - Charging the battery pack
Remaining battery indicator The remaining battery indicator appears on the screen. A: Battery level high B: Battery exhausted It takes about one minute for the correct remaining battery indicator to appear. The correct remaining battery indicator may not be displayed under some operating or environm...
Page 187 - Memory card
electronic devices. Doing so may cause a malfunction. Make sure to use a genuine Sony AC Adaptor. If the product's charge lamp flashes while charging, remove the battery pack being charged, and then insert the same battery pack firmly back into the product. If the charge lamp flashes again, this may...
Page 189 - Notes on using the memory card adaptor (sold separately); Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media (sold separately)
Humid locations or locations with corrosive substances present Images recorded on SDXC memory cards and microSDXC memory cards cannot be imported to or played on computers or AV devices that are not compatible with exFAT when connected using a micro USB cable. Make sure that the device is compatible...
Page 190 - On cleaning; Cleaning the lens and flash; Number of still images
[225] How to Use Precautions/This product Cleaning this product On cleaning Cleaning the lens and flash Wipe the lens and flash with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. When cleanin...
Page 191 - Recordable time of movies
The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. [ Image Size]: [L: 18M] When [ Aspect Ratio] is set to [4:3] * Standard 2 GB: 400 images 4 GB: 810 images 8 GB: 1600 images 16 GB: 3250 images 32 GB: 6600 images 64 GB: 13000 images Fine 2 GB: 280 images 4 ...
Page 194 - Plug adaptor; On TV color systems
8 GB: 2 h 35 m 16 GB: 5 h 20 m 32 GB: 10 h 55 m 64 GB: 22 h Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes for each shooting (limited by product specifications). If the file format is set to MP4 (28M), continuous shooting is possible for approximately 20 minutes for each shooting (limi...
Page 195 - ZEISS lens; GPS
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Viet Nam,...
Page 196 - AVCHD format
Near devices that generate radio signals of the same frequency band as the camera: near 1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc. If you upload and share the images which are recorded with the setting [GPS On/Off] is [On] , the record location may be exposed on the internet even if you do not intend to d...
Page 197 - License; Notes on the License; On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
is not a malfunction. [233] How to Use Precautions/This product Other information License Notes on the License This product comes with software that are used based on licensing agreements with the owners of that software. Based on requests by the owners of copyright of these software applications, w...
Page 198 - Trademarks
[234] How to Use Precautions/This product Trademarks Trademarks The following marks are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. , Cyber-shot , , Memory Stick, , Memory Stick PRO, , Memory Stick Duo, , Memory Stick PRO Duo, , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, , Memory Stick Micro , , MagicGat...
Page 200 - The power turns off suddenly.
Make sure that the battery pack is inserted correctly. The battery pack will discharge by itself even if you do not use it. Charge the battery pack before use. Make sure that the battery is NP -BX1. [238] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery pack and power The power turns off suddenly. Depending ...
Page 203 - The flash does not work.
[248] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Shooting still images/movies The flash does not work. Raise the flash. You cannot use a flash in the following situations: When the following modes are selected in [Scene Selection]. [Anti Motion Blur] [Night Scene] [Hand- held Twilight] [Fireworks] [High Sensit...
Page 210 - You cannot send movies to a smartphone.
[WPS Push] may not work depending on the access point settings. Check the SSID and password of the wireless access point, and perform [Access Point Set.]. [275] Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wi-Fi [Send to Computer] is canceled halfway. When the battery remaining level is low, [Send to Computer] m...
Page 216 - Self-diagnosis display
Remove the memory card, and insert it again. If the problem persists even after performing this procedure, format the memory card. [296] Troubleshooting Messages Messages Self-diagnosis display If a code starting with a letter of the alphabet appears, the self-diagnosis function on this product is w...
Page 217 - Warning messages
[297] Troubleshooting Messages Messages Warning messages Set Area/Date/Time. Set the area, date and time. If you have not used the product for a long time, charge the internal rechargeable backup battery. Unable to use memory card. Format ? The memory card was formatted on a computer and the file fo...