Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc Rx1 Instruction Manual

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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 (high speed transfer), as the camera is 
compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant).
 When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode, communication 
between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time.
Installing “PlayMemories Home”
1Check your computer environment (page 60).
2Turn on the camera and your computer, then connect the 
camera to the computer using a micro USB cable (supplied).
Windows 7: Device Stage appears on the computer.
3Windows 7: Select “PlayMemories Home” on Device Stage.
Windows XP/Windows Vista: Click [Computer] (in Windows XP, 
[My Computer]) t [PMHOME], and double-click 
[PMHOME.EXE].
1 To a USB connector
Micro USB cable
2 To the micro 
USB connector 
						

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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 play back images.
 If the software “PMB (Picture Motion Browser)”, supplied with models released 
before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, “PlayMemories Home” 
will overwrite it and will be installed. Some functions of “PMB” will become 
unavailable.
4Proceed with installation, following the instructions on the 
screen.
When installation is complete, “PlayMemories Home” (Lite Version) 
launches.
 The guide screen for installing the “Expanded Feature” of “PlayMemories 
Home” is displayed on the computer. Continue the installation following 
the on-screen instructions.
 It is necessary to be connected to the Internet to install the “Expanded 
Feature.” If you start the program without installing these functions, the 
installation guide will be displayed if you click on a function that can only 
be used with the “Expanded Feature.” 
						

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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 environment.
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6, v10.7, v10.8
CPU: Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster
2Download the software from the following URL and install it on 
your computer.
http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ 
						

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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. 
						

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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 formatted with this camera. The values are 
defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may 
vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card 
used.
Image Size: L: 24M
Aspect Ratio: 3:2*
Memory card formatted with this camera (Units: Images) When you insert a memory card into the 
camera and set the power switch to ON, 
the number of images that can be 
recorded (should you continue to shoot 
using the current settings) is displayed on 
the screen.
The number of images that can be recorded on a memory 
card
Capacity
Size2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Standard 280 560 1100 2250 4600 9200
Fine 195 395 800 1600 3200 6400
Extra fine 105 215 435 870 1750 3500
RAW & JPEG 54 105 215 435 870 1750
RAW 74 145 295 600 1200 2400 
						

							
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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 under the following  conditions:
– Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately)
– The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
 The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for  shooting under the following conditions:
(CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association)
– [Quality] is set to [Fine].
– The focus mode dial is set to AF (Autofocus).
– DISP is set to [Display All Info.].
– Shooting once every 30 seconds.
– The flash strobes once every two times.
– The power turns on and off once every ten times.
The number of images that can be recorded using a 
battery pack
Battery lifeNumber of images
Shooting (still images)
(when [LCD Quality] is set to 
[High]) Approx. 110 min. Approx. 220 images
Shooting (still images)
(when [LCD Quality] is set to 
[Standard]) Approx. 135 min. Approx. 270 images
Viewing (still images) Approx. 230 min. Approx. 4600 images
Actual shooting (movies) Approx. 30 min. —
Continuous shooting (movies) Approx. 60 min. — 
						

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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 set 
limits (29 minutes), press the MOVIE (Movie) button again to continue shooting. 
Shooting functions such as zoom will not operate.
The table below shows the approximate total recording times using a 
memory card formatted with this camera.
Memory card formatted with this camera (h (hour), m (minute))
 Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (limited by 
product specifications). For [1440×1080 12M] size movies, continuous 
shooting is possible for approximately 15 minutes (limited by 2 GB file 
size).
Available recording time for a movie
Capacity
Record 
Setting2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
60i 24M(FX)/50i 
24M(FX)10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 6 h
60i 17M(FH)/50i 
17M(FH)10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m
60p 28M(PS)/50p 
28M(PS)9 m 15 m 35 m 1 h 15 m 2 h 30 m 5 h 5 m
24p 24M(FX)/25p 
24M(FX)10 m 20 m 40 m 1 h 30 m 3 h 6 h
24p 17M(FH)/25p 
17M(FH)10 m 30 m 1 h 2 h 4 h 5 m 8 h 15 m
1440×1080 12M 15 m 40 m 1 h 20 m 2 h 45 m 5 h 30 m 11 h 5 m
VGA 3M
1 h 10 m 2 h 25 m 4 h 55 m 9 h 55 m 20 h40 h 
10 m 
						

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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.
 The values shown are not for continuous recording time.
 The recording time may differ depending on shooting conditions and the memory 
card used.
 When   is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera 
has increased to an unacceptable level.
 For details on movie playback, see page 49.
 It requires a lot of power to perform high quality movie recording or continuous 
shooting using the image sensor. Therefore, if you continue to shoot, the temperature 
inside the camera will rise, especially that of the image sensor. In such cases, the 
camera turns off automatically since higher temperatures affect the quality of the 
images or affect the internal mechanism of the camera.
 The duration of time available for movie recording varies with the temperature or 
condition of the camera before you start recording. If you frequently recompose or 
shoot images after the power is turned on, the temperature inside the camera will rise 
and the recording time available will be shorter.
 If the camera stops recording due to the temperature, leave it for several minutes 
with the power turned off. Start recording after the temperature inside the camera 
drops fully.
 If you observe the following points, the recording time will be longer.
– Keep the camera out of direct sunlight.
– Turn the camera off when it is not being used.
 The maximum size of a movie file is about 2 GB. When the file size is about 2 GB, 
recording stops automatically when [File Format] is set to [MP4], and a new movie 
file is created automatically when [File Format] is set to [AVCHD].
 The maximum continuous recording time is 29 minutes.
Notes on continuous movie recording 
						

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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 to [On]: 
48 mm
Minimum focus
*1: 
When the macro switching ring is 
set to “0,3m- ”: 0.3 m (1 ft.)
When the macro switching ring is 
set to “0,2m-0,35m”: 0.2 m 
(0.65 ft.)
*1Minimum focus is the shortest 
distance from the image sensor to 
the subject.
Maximum magnification: 
When the macro switching ring is 
set to “0,3m- ”: 0.15×
When the macro switching ring is 
set to “0,2m-0,35m”: 0.26×
Minimum f-stop: F22
Filter diameter: 49 mm
SteadyShot: Electronic (only for 
movies)
Exposure control: Automatic 
exposure, Aperture priority, 
Shutter priority, Manual 
exposure, Scene Selection 
(7 modes)
White balance: Automatic, Daylight, 
Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, 
Fluorescent (Warm White/
Cool White/Day White/Daylight), 
Flash, Color temperature/Color 
filter, Custom
Signal format: 
For 1080 50i: 
PAL color, CCIR standards 
HDTV 1080/50i, 1080/50p 
specification
For 1080 60i: 
NTSC color, EIA standards 
HDTV 1080/60i, 1080/60p 
specification 
						

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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 (ISO sensitivity 
(Recommended Exposure Index) 
set to Auto): 
Approx. 0.75 m to 21.7 m 
(2.5 ft. to 71.2 ft.)
[Input and Output connectors]
HDMI connector: HDMI micro jack
Micro USB connector: 
USB communication
Microphone jack:  3.5 mm Stereo 
mini jack
USB communication: Hi-Speed USB 
(USB 2.0)
[Screen]
LCD screen: 
7.5 cm (3.0 type) TFT drive
Total number of dots: 
1 228 800 dots[Power, general]
Power: Rechargeable battery pack 
NP-BX1, 3.6 V 
AC Adaptor AC-UD10/UD11, 
5V
Power consumption (during 
shooting): 2.0 W
Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C 
(32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature: –20 °C to 
+60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Dimensions (CIPA compliant): 
113.3 mm × 65.4 mm × 69.6 mm 
(4 1/2 inches × 2 5/8 inches × 
2 3/4 inches) (W/H/D)
Mass (CIPA compliant) (including 
NP-BX1 battery pack, “Memory 
Stick Duo” media): 
Approx. 482 g (17 oz)
Microphone: Stereo
Speaker: Monaural
Exif Print: Compatible
PRINT Image Matching III: 
Compatible