Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc Rx1 Instruction Manual

Using the software
Viewing images on a computer
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Notes Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating 
systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
 If you connect 2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some 
devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB 
devices you are using.
 Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 
(USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer...

Using the software
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Notes Log on as Administrator.
 Set MENU t 3 t [USB LUN Setting] to [Multi].
 If Device Stage does not activate with Windows 7, click [Computer] t camera icon 
t media icon, and double-click [PMHOME.EXE].
 If “PlayMemories Home” has already been installed on your computer, connect the 
camera with the computer and register your camera with “PlayMemories Home.” 
The available functions activate.
 Mac does not support “PlayMemories Home.” Use the application bundled with the 
Mac to...

Using the software
Viewing images on a computer
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Windows:
Mac:
Notes Log on as Administrator.
Installing “Image Data Converter”
1Check your computer environment.
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista** SP2/
Windows 7 SP1
CPU: Pentium 4 or faster
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. 
** Starter (Edition) is not supported.
2Download the software from the following URL and install it on 
your computer.
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/
1Check your computer...

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Others
Learning more about the camera (“Cyber-
shot User Guide”)
“Cyber-shot User Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it 
for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the 
camera.
1Access the Sony support page.
http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/
2Select your country or region.
3Search for the model name of your camera within the support 
page.
 Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. 

Others
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Checking the number of images and 
recordable time of movies
Notes When “0” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, the memory card is 
full. Replace the memory card with another one, or delete images from the current 
memory card (pages 31, 50).
 When “NO CARD” (the number of recordable images) flashes in yellow, it means 
no memory card has been inserted. Insert a memory card.
The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be 
recorded on a memory card...

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies
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* When [Aspect Ratio] is set to other than [3:2], you can record more images than the numbers shown in the table above (except when [RAW] is selected).
Note that the actual numbers may differ depending on the conditions of use.
Notes• The above number of images applies when  the battery pack is fully charged. The 
number of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
 The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting...

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies
Others
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 The battery life for movies is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under 
the following conditions:
– [Record Setting] is set to [60i 17M(FH)]/[50i 17M(FH)].
– “Actual shooting (movies)”: Indicates the approximate shooting time as a 
guideline when you repeatedly perform shooting, zooming, standby for shooting, 
and turning on and off the camera.
– “Continuous shooting (movies)”: When continuous shooting ends because of...

Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies
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Notes 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.
The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject or 
the image quality/size settings....

Others
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Specifications
Camera
[System]
Image device: 35mm full size 
(35.8 mm × 23.9 mm), Exmor 
CMOS image sensor
Total pixel number of camera: 
Approx. 24.7 Megapixels
Effective pixel number of camera: 
Approx. 24.3 Megapixels
Lens: Carl Zeiss Sonnar T*
35mm single focus lens
f = 35 mm, F2.0
While shooting movies (16:9): 
When [SteadyShot] is set to 
[Off]: 37 mm
When [SteadyShot] is set to [On]: 
44 mm
While shooting movies (4:3): 
When [SteadyShot] is set to 
[Off]: 45 mm
When [SteadyShot] is set...

Specifications
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File format: 
Still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif, 
MPF Baseline) compliant, DPOF 
compatible
Movies (AVCHD format): 
AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 
compatible
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, 
equipped with Dolby Digital 
Stereo Creator
 Manufactured under license 
from Dolby Laboratories.
Movies (MP4 format):
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC 2ch
Recording media: “Memory Stick 
Duo” media, “Memory Stick 
Micro” media, SD cards, 
microSD memory cards
Flash: Flash range...