Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc Hx20v Instruction Manual

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This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. This allows you to 
search the camera’s functions according to your needs.
Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the 
control wheel or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a 
Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While 
displaying the guide, you can use various functions.
In-Camera Guide
1Press the MENU button.
2Select the desired MENU item, then press...

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xControl wheel
DISP (Display Setting): Allows you to change the screen display.
/  (Cont. Shooting/Self-Timer): Allows you to use the self-timer and 
burst shooting mode.
 (Photo Creativity): Allows you to change [Brightness], [Color], 
[Vividness] and [Picture Effect] when shooting mode is set to [Intelligent 
Auto] or [Superior Auto].
 (Flash): Allows you to select a flash mode for still images.
Center button (Tracking focus): The camera tracks the subject and adjusts 
focus automatically even...

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Color hueWhen [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the 
color hue.
Extracted ColorWhen [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, selects 
the color to extract.
Watercolor EffectWhen [Watercolor] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the 
effect level. 
Illustration EffectWhen [Illustration] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the 
effect level. 
EV Adjust the exposure manually.
ISOAdjust the luminous sensitivity.
White BalanceAdjust color tones of an image.
White Balance...

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*1DSC-HX20V/HX30V only*2DSC-HX30/HX30V only
Viewing
Anti BlinkSet to automatically shoot two images and select image 
in which the eyes are not blinking.
Movie SteadyShotSet the strength of SteadyShot in movie mode. If you 
change the setting for [Movie SteadyShot], the angle of 
view will change.
Position 
Information
*1Check the GPS triangulating status and update the 
position information.
GPS Log REC
*1Record the route taken while carrying the camera.
Register SettingRegister the desired modes...

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* DSC-HX30/HX30V only
x Setting items
If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, 
(Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default 
settings on the  (Settings) screen.
*1DSC-HX20V/HX30V only*2DSC-HX30/HX30V only*3If a memory card is not inserted,   (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed 
and only [Format] can be selected. RotateRotate a still image to the left.
In-Camera GuideSearch the camera’s functions according to your needs.
 
Shooting...

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The built-in software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import still images 
and movies to your computer and use them.
You can shoot or play back images on this camera even if you do not install 
“PlayMemories Home”, however, “PlayMemories Home” is required to 
import AVCHD movies to your computer.
 “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible to Mac OS. If you play back images on a 
Mac, use the applications that are installed on your Mac.
For details, see http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
xFeatures of...

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The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the 
shooting conditions and the memory card.
xStill images(Units: Images)
xMovies
The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are 
the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for 
approximately 29 minutes. The maximum size of an MP4-format movie file is 
up to approximately 2 GB.
(h (hour), m (minute))
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
 The recordable time of...

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Functions built into this camera This manual describes each of the functions of TransferJet compatible/
incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible 
devices. 
– To determine whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model 
name of your camera.
GPS-compatible: DSC-HX20V/HX30V
GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX30
– To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it is a 
1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the...

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Notes on recording/playback Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is 
working correctly.
 The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.
 Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a 
malfunction may occur. In some cases, the camera cannot be repaired.
 Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light. It may cause the 
malfunction of the camera.
 If moisture condensation occurs, remove it before...

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On the overheat protectionDepending on the camera and battery temperature, you may be unable to record 
movies or the power may turn off automatically to protect the camera. 
A message will be displayed on the screen before the power turns off or you can no 
longer record movies. In this case, leave the power off and wait until the camera and 
battery temperature goes down. If you turn on the power without letting the camera 
and battery cool enough, the power may turn off again or you may be...