Sony DSC-RX1/RX1R instruction

Cyber-shot User Guide

Before Use

Shooting

Viewing

Using MENU items (Shooting)

Using MENU items (Viewing)

Changing settings

Viewing images on a TV

Using with your computer

Printing

Troubleshooting

Precautions/About this camera

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DSC-RX1/RX1R

User Guide

Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about the camera.

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DSC-RX1/RX1R Before Use Shooting Back to top Viewing still images ViewingDeleting images Viewing movies Using Menu items Shooting Using Menu items ShootingStill shooting menu Movie shooting menu Back to top Using Menu items Viewing Using Menu items ViewingPlayback menu Changing settings Changing settingsClock setup menu Setup menu Viewing an image on a High Definition HD TV Viewing images on a TVViewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV Using with your computer Printing still images Printing If you have problems TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Situations this camera has difficulty handling Precautions Precautions/About this cameraOn cleaning Contents list Viewing still images Playback zoom Image Index Still shooting menu Using Menu items Viewing Using the software Using with your computerRecommended computer environment Importing images to a computer Number of still images and recordable time of movies Using the camera abroadAbout this camera Trademarks Selecting a topic to display How to use this User Guide Searching a topic by keyword Changing the font sizeReturning to a previous Printing out a Marks and notations used in this User Guide Front side Names of partsRear side/Sides Top side Image sensor position mark Flash*2 Microphone*3 Bottom Back to top List of icons displayed on the screen For LCD screen modeFor playback Basic information display Display Indication Overlay icon Tracking focus Tracking focus guide Using the shoulder strap Moving the selection frame on the Menu screen, etc Using the control wheelRelated Topic In-Camera Guide Shooting still images Focus indicator Viewing still images Image Size Back to top Zoom Still images Operation SettingsAvailable zoom 24M 10M Zoom scale Shooting movies File Format Back to top Zoom Movies List of mode dial functions Movie Sweep Panorama Scene Selection Back to top Intelligent Auto Features of Auto shooting modesScene Recognition REC When to use Mode Superior Auto Program shift Program Auto About aperture priority Aperture Priority Related Topic About shutter speed Shutter Priority Related Topic Manual Exposure Setting the shutter speed and aperture F value Manual shift 3 Calling up pre-registered settings Movie Tips for shooting a panoramic image Sweep Panorama Related Topic Scene Selection Related Topic Functions available in REC modes Functions not available in some REC modesFunctions available in Scene Selection Landscape Sunset Tracking a face Tracking focusPage Disp Display Contents Graphic display Playback mode Displaying histogram Using the Quick Navi screen Functions available on the Quick Navi screen Aperture ring Macro switching ring Focusing ring Using DMF/Manual Focus Focus mode dialFocusing using the DMF setting Exposure compensation dial Adjusting the exposure for better looking images Using the C Custom button Using the AEL AE lock button Using the Fn Function button Tips for preventing blur Drive Mode Related Topic When White circular spots appear in flash photos Flash ModeHow can the White circular spots be reduced? Copyright 2013 Sony Corporation High ISO sensitivity Adjusting ISO Sensitivity Recommended Exposure IndexLow ISO sensitivity Related Topic Metering Mode Autofocus Area Using Flexible Spot Related Topic Effects of lighting conditions White Balance To capture a basic white color in Custom Setup mode Related Topic Range Optimizer DRO/Auto HDRAuto HDR Exposure Difference Level Creative Style Sharpness Compensation? Flash Comp Smile/Face Detect Using Smile Shutter Related Topic Scene Selection Related Topic Movie Picture Effect Part that will not be blurred using Related Topic 100 Auto Port. Framing Auto Mode Soft Skin Effect RAW images Quality Aspect Ratio Image Size When Aspect Ratio is set toImage size Usage guidelines Viewing images taken with a different camera Viewing still imagesRotating an image Playback zoom Displaying images of the desired folder Image Index Deleting images On the movie viewing screen Viewing moviesControl wheel Action during movie playback 112 Control wheel Action Scrolling panoramic images for display Using Menu items Shooting Aspect Ratio Back to top 116 117 Menu Panorama Size Panorama Direction Clear Image Zoom Total zoom scale when Clear Image Zoom is selectedImage size Total zoom scale Digital Zoom Long Exposure NR High ISO NR AF Illuminator Color Space Printing Troubleshooting Precautions/About this camera AEL w/ shutter Memory To recall registered settingsItems that can be registered Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Still shooting menu items not available in some REC modesMenu items Fn items Still shooting menu items not available in Scene Selection 130 Avchd File Format Record Average bit Description Setting Rate Record SettingRecord Setting Average bit-rate Description File Format Avchd 133 SteadyShot Shooting Viewing Auto Slow Shutter Audio Recording Wind Noise Reduct Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modes Movie shooting menu items not available in some REC modesMovie shooting menu items not available in Scene Selection FINDER/LCD Setting What causes the red-eye phenomenon? Red Eye ReductionOther ways to reduce red-eye Grid Line Auto Review Disp ButtonMonitor Disp Display Contents Disp ButtonFinder Back to top Disp ButtonFinder Disp Display Contents Disp ButtonMonitor Back to top Peaking Level Peaking Color MF Assist Focus Magnif. Time Live View Display Func. of C Button AEL toggle Locking the exposure in spot metering modeAF/MF Control Toggle Focus Magnifier ISO Func. of AEL button 156 Func. of Left Button Smile/Face Detect Auto Port. Framing Func. of Right Button 160 Func. of Down Button 162 Zooming in one step Smart teleconverter Smart Telecon./ZoomZoom scaling Image size Movie Button Exp.comp.set Bracket order Lens Comp. Shading Lens Comp. Chro. Aber Lens Comp. Distortion Face Priority Tracking New Registration Face RegistrationOrder Exchanging Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Custom menu items not available in some REC modes Custom menu items not available in Scene Selection Using Menu items Viewing Still/Movie Select Delete Repeat Slide ShowInterval Image Type Top page Using Menu items Viewing Playback menu Image Index Rotate Protect Specify Printing Dpof SetupDate Imprint Panoramic images Adjusting the volume during playback Volume Settings Playback Display Menu items Folder view Still Folder view MP4/AVCHD view Playback menu items that cannot be set in View Mode Changing camera settings Format File Number Folder Name Select REC Folder On folders New Folder Recover Image DB Display Card Space Date/Time Setup Area Setting Menu start Delete confirm Mode Dial Guide LCD Brightness Viewfinder Bright LCD Quality Power Saving Start Time Hdmi Resolution Ctrl for Hdmi Transferring image data using the Eye-Fi card Upload Settings Instructions supplied with the Eye-Fi card MTP USB Connection USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply Ntsc PAL/NTSC Selector only for 1080 50i-compatible models Audio signals Version Language Demo Mode Initialize Separately Viewing an image on an HD TV using the Hdmi Cable sold Menu Function Viewing an image on a Bravia Sync-compatible TV 218 Windows Recommended computer environmentMac 220 PlayMemories Home Windows Starting PlayMemories Home Windows Installing PlayMemories Home WindowsPlayMemories Home Lite Version Accessing to PlayMemories Home Help Guide Windows Software for Mac Image Data Converter Accessing Image Data Converter Help Installing Image Data Converter Connecting the camera to the computer Home Importing images to a computer To disconnect your camera from the computer Selecting a method for creating a disc of movies Characteristics of each type of discRecordable Disc type/Purpose Movie quality Player Types of discs that can be used with PlayMemories Home Creating a disc with a device other than a computerDevices Disc type Playing an Avchd disc on a PC Avchd discs Creating standard definition image quality STD DVD discs Http//support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/BDUW Creating Blu-ray discs Printing still images If you have problems Cannot insert the battery pack into the camera Battery pack and powerPower turns off suddenly Remaining charge indicator is incorrect Shooting still images/movies Close-up shoot function Macro does not work Flash does not workDate and time are not displayed on the screen F value and shutter speed flash Dots appear and remain on the screen Eyes of the subject come out redCannot shoot images in succession Same image is shot several times Cannot play back images Viewing imagesDate and time are not displayed Image does not appear on the TV Your computer does not recognize the camera ComputersCannot import images Cannot play back images on your computer Cannot insert a memory card Memory cardYou have formatted a memory card by mistake Images are printed with both edges cut off PrintingCannot print images with the date Clock Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Camera becomes warm when you use it for a long timeOthers Lens gets fogged C32 Self-diagnosis displayC13 E61 E62 E91 Messages Image Database File error. Recover? Camera Error. Turn power off then on System ErrorInternal temp. high. Allow it to cool Recording is unavailable in this movie format Low light conditions Situations this camera has difficulty handling Precautions Functions built into this camera What is 1080 60p/50p?On image data compatibility Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery On the internal rechargeable backup battery On charging the battery pack Battery packEffective use of the battery pack Remaining battery charge Compatible battery pack On battery life Charging the battery pack Memory card Representation in User Guide Memory card Memory Stick media type Recording/Playback Memory Stick media 258 Cleaning the lens and flash On cleaningCleaning the flash Cleaning the camera surface Image Size L 24M Number of still images Recordable time of movies Using the camera abroad On TV color systems Carl Zeiss lens Recording and playback on the camera Avchd format On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software License Eye-Fi is a trademark of Eye-Fi, Inc Trademarks