Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc Hx50v Instruction Manual

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xDeleting an image
1Press  /  (Delete) button.
2Select [This Image] with v on the control wheel, then press z.
xReturning to shooting images
Press the shutter button halfway down.
This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the 
camera’s functions according to your needs.
In-Camera Guide
1Press the MENU button.
2Select the desired MENU item, then press the  /  
(In-Camera Guide) button. 
The operation guide for the selected item is displayed.
 If you press the  /  (In-Camera Guide) button when the MENU screen 
is not displayed, you can search the guide using keywords or icons.
/  (In-Camera Guide)
MENU 
						

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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, try the other functions.
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 operate the camera intuitively.
 (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 when the subject is moving.
Introduction of other functions
MENU 
Control wheel
Function Guide 
						

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xMenu Items
Shooting
Movie shooting 
sceneSelect movie recording mode.
Panorama 
Shooting SceneSelect recording mode when shooting panoramic images.
Picture EffectShoot a still image with an original texture according to 
the desired effect.
Scene SelectionSelect pre-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Memory recall 
modeSelect a setting you want to recall when the mode dial is 
set to [Memory recall mode].
Easy ModeShoot still images using minimal functions.
Defocus EffectSet the level of background defocus effect when 
shooting in Background Defocus mode.
Ctrl with 
SmartphoneShoot still images and movies by controlling the camera 
remotely by a smartphone.
Send to 
Computer*
1Back up images by transferring them to a computer 
connected to a network.
Still Image 
Size(Dual Rec)Set the still image size shot while recording a movie.
Still Image Size/
Panorama Image 
Size/Movie Quality/
Movie SizeSelect the image size and the quality for still images, 
panoramic images or movie files.
HDR Painting 
effectWhen [HDR Painting] is selected in Picture Effect, set 
the effect level.
Area of emphasisWhen [Miniature] is selected in Picture Effect, set the 
part to focus on.
Color hueWhen [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, set the 
color hue.
Extracted ColorWhen [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, select 
the color to extract.
Illustration EffectWhen [Illustration] is selected in Picture Effect, set the 
effect level.  
						

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ISOAdjust the luminous sensitivity.
White BalanceAdjust color tones of an image.
White Balance 
ShiftAdjust color tones according to the adjusted value set 
based on the selected White Balance tone.
FocusSelect the focus method.
Metering ModeSelect the metering mode that sets which part of the 
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
Cont. Shooting 
IntervalSelect the number of images taken per second for Burst 
shooting.
Bracket SettingSet the type of the bracket shooting.
Scene RecognitionSet to automatically detect shooting conditions.
Soft Skin EffectSet the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level.
Smile ShutterSet to automatically release the shutter when a smile is 
detected.
Smile Detection 
SensitivitySet the Smile Shutter function sensitivity for detecting 
smiles.
Face DetectionSelect to detect faces and adjust various settings 
automatically.
Color ModeSelect the vividness of the image, accompanied by 
effects.
Color SaturationAdjust the vividness of the image.
ContrastAdjust the contrast of the image.
SharpnessAdjust the sharpness of the image.
Noise ReductionAdjust the image resolution and the noise balance.
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
*2Check the GPS triangulating status and update the 
position information.
GPS Log REC
*2Record the route taken while carrying the camera. 
						

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*1Displayed only when a memory card is inserted.
*2DSC-HX50V only
Viewing
* Displayed only when a memory card is inserted.Register SettingRegister the desired modes or camera settings. Set the 
mode dial to  (Memory recall mode) to retrieve the 
registered settings.
In-Camera GuideSearch the camera’s functions according to your needs.
Send to 
SmartphoneUpload and transfer images to a smartphone.
View on TVView images on a network-enabled TV.
Send to Computer*Back up images by transferring them to a computer 
connected to a network.
RetouchRetouch an image using various effects.
Picture EffectAdd various texture on images.
SlideshowSelect a method of continuous playback.
DeleteDelete an image.
3D ViewingSet to play back images shot in 3D mode on a 3D TV.
View Mode*
Select the display format for images.
Display Cont. 
Shooting GroupSelect to display burst images in groups or display all 
images during playback.
ProtectProtect the images.
Print (DPOF)*
Add a print order mark to a still image.
RotateRotate a still image to the left or right.
In-Camera GuideSearch the camera’s functions according to your needs. 
						

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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.
*1Displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card is inserted.
*2If a memory card is not inserted,   (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed 
and only [Format] can be selected.
*
3DSC-HX50V only 
Shooting SettingsMovie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Clear Image 
Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Micref Level/
Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date/Expanded 
Focus/Custom Button/Disp. Resolution
 
Main SettingsBeep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/
Demo Mode/Initialize/Function Guide/HDMI 
Resolution/CTRL FOR HDMI/USB Connect Setting/
USB Power Supply/LUN Setting/Download Music/
Empty Music/Airplane Mode/GPS setting
*
3/GPS assist 
data*
3/Dlt.GPS Log Data*
3/Eye-Fi*
1/Power Save/
Version
 
Network SettingsWPS Push/Access point settings/Edit Device Name/
SSID/PW Reset/Disp MAC Address
 
Memory Card 
Tool
*2
Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete 
REC.Folder/Copy/File Number
 
Clock SettingsArea Setting/Date & Time Setting/Auto Clock ADJ
*
3/
Auto Area ADJ*
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The software “PlayMemories Home” allows you to import still images and 
movies to your computer and use them. “PlayMemories Home” is required for 
importing AVCHD movies to your computer.
 An Internet connection is required to install “PlayMemories Home”.
 An Internet connection is required to use “PlayMemories Online” or other network 
services. “PlayMemories Online” or other network services may not be available 
in some countries or regions.
 “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible with Macs. Use the applications that are 
installed on your Mac. For details, visit the following URL:
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/
Features of “PlayMemories Home”
Notes
Viewing images 
on Calendar Importing 
images from 
your cameraSharing images on
“PlayMemories Online”
Uploading images to
network services Creating movie 
discs
zDownloading “PlayMemories Home” (for Windows only)
You can download “PlayMemories Home” from the following URL:
www.sony.net/pm 
						

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xInstalling “PlayMemories Home” on a computer
xViewing “PlayMemories Home Help Guide”
For details on how to use “PlayMemories Home”, refer to the “PlayMemories 
Home Help Guide”.
1Using the Internet browser on your computer, go to the 
following URL, then click [Install] t [Run].
www.sony.net/pm
2Follow the 
instructions on the 
screen to complete 
the installation.
 When the message to 
connect the camera to a 
computer is displayed, 
connect the camera and 
computer using the micro 
USB cable (supplied).
1Double-click the [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] icon 
on the desktop.
 To access the “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” from the start menu: 
Click [Start] t [All Programs] t [PlayMemories Home] t 
[PlayMemories Home Help Guide].
 For Windows 8, select the [PlayMemories Home] icon from the Start 
screen to start [PlayMemories Home], then select [PlayMemories Home 
Help Guide] from [Help] menu.
 For details on “PlayMemories Home”, you can also see the “Cyber-shot User 
Guide” (page 2) or the following PlayMemories Home support page (English 
only):
http://www.sony.co.jp/pmh-se/
To a USB jack To the Multi/
Micro USB 
Terminal 
						

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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 (a product specification limit). The maximum 
continuous recording time of an MP4 (12M) format movie is about 15 minutes 
(limited by the 2 GB file size restriction).
(h (hour), m (minute))
The number in ( ) is the minimum recordable time.
 The recordable time of movies varies because the camera is equipped with VBR 
(Variable Bit Rate), which automatically adjusts image quality depending on the 
shooting scene. When you record a fast-moving subject, the image is clearer but 
the recordable time is shorter because more memory is required for recording.
Number of still images and recordable time of 
movies
Capacity
SizeInternal memoryMemory card
Approx. 48 MB2 GB
20M 7 295
VGA 155 6400
16:9(15M) 8 325
Capacity
SizeInternal memoryMemory card
Approx. 48 MB2 GB
AVC HD 28M (PS)
—8m
(8 m)
AVC HD 24M (FX)
—10 m
(10 m)
AVC HD 9M (HQ)
—25 m
(15 m)
MP4 12M — 15 m
MP4 3M — 1 h 10 m 
						

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The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject 
or the image quality/size settings.
Functions built into this camera This manual describes each of the functions of 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-HX50V
GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX50
– To check if your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible 
device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera. 
1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 
1080 50i-compatible device: 50i
 This camera is compatible with 1080 60p or 50p-format movies. Unlike standard 
recording modes up to now, which record in an interlacing method, this camera 
records using a progressive method. This increases the resolution, and provides a 
smoother, more realistic image.
 While abroad an airplane, set [Airplane Mode] to [On] (DSC-HX50V only).
 Do not watch 3D images shot with this camera for extended periods of time on 
3D-compatible monitors.
 When you view 3D images shot with this camera on a 3D-compatible monitor, 
you may experience discomfort in the form of eye strain, fatigue, or nausea. To 
prevent these symptoms, we recommend that you take regular breaks. However, 
you need to determine for yourself the length and frequency of breaks you require, 
as they vary according to the individual. If you experience any type of discomfort, 
stop viewing the 3D images until you feel better, and consult a physician as 
necessary. Also refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device or 
software you have connected or are using with this camera. Note that a child’s 
eyesight is still at the development stage (particularly children below the age of 6). 
Consult a pediatrician or ophthalmologist before letting your child view 3D 
images, and make sure he/she observes the above precautions when viewing such 
images.
On GPS-compatible devices (DSC-HX50V only) Use GPS in accordance with regulations of countries and regions where you use it.
 If you do not record the location information, set [GPS setting] to [Off].
On use and careAvoid rough handling, disassembling, modifying, physical shock, or impact such as 
hammering, dropping, or stepping on the product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
Notes on using the camera