Sony Camera Cyber Shot Dsc Tx30 Instruction Manual

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Shooting still images
Shooting movies
 The sound of the lever operating will be recorded when the zoom function 
operates while shooting a movie. The sound of the MOVIE button operating may 
also be recorded when movie recording is finished.
 Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes at one time at the 
camera’s default settings and when the temperature is approximately 25°C (77 °F). 
When movie recording is finished, you can restart recording by pressing the 
MOVIE button again. Recording may stop to protect the camera depending on the 
ambient temperature.
Shooting still images/movies
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image.
1Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom scale.
2Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
Notes
Shutter button
MOVIE (Movie) button 
						

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xSelecting next/previous image
Touch   (Next)/  (Previous) on the screen.
 To play back movies, touch   (Playback) in the center of the screen.
 To zoom in, move the W/T (zoom) lever to the T side.
xDeleting an image
Touch  (Delete) t [This Image].
xReturning to shooting images
Touch   on the screen.
 You can also return to shooting mode by pressing the shutter button halfway 
down.
Viewing images
1Touch  (Playback). When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played 
back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears. 
						

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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.
In-Camera Guide
1Touch MENU.
2Touch  (In-Camera Guide), then select the desired 
MENU item.
The operation guide for the selected item is displayed.
 If you touch   (In-Camera Guide) when the MENU screen is not 
displayed, you can search the guide using keywords or icons. 
						

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Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated touching 
the MENU on the screen. Only applicable functions are displayed. The four 
items under MENU do not appear in the MENU screen.
xMenu Items
Shooting
Introduction of other functions
Movie shooting 
sceneSelect movie recording mode.
Photo CreativityChange settings easily and shoot images when the 
shooting mode is set to [Intelligent Auto] or [Superior 
Auto].
Easy ModeShoot still images using minimal functions.
FlashSet the flash settings.
LED LightSet the LED Light when shooting in Magnifying Glass 
Plus mode.
Self-TimerSet the self-timer settings.
Defocus EffectSet the level of background defocus effect when 
shooting in Background Defocus mode.
Still Image 
Size(Dual Rec)Set the still image size shot while recording a movie.
Still Image Size/
Panorama Image 
Size/Movie Size/
Movie QualitySelect the image size and the quality for still images, 
panoramic images or movie files.
Cont. Shooting 
SettingsSet the burst shooting settings.
MacroShoot beautiful close-up images of small subjects. 
						

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HDR Painting 
effectWhen [HDR Painting] is selected in Picture Effect, sets 
the effect level.
Area of emphasisWhen [Miniature] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the 
part to focus on.
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.
Illustration EffectWhen [Illustration] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the 
effect level.
Exposure 
CompensationAdjust the exposure manually.
ISOAdjust the luminous sensitivity.
White BalanceAdjust color tones of an image.
FocusSelect the focus method.
Metering ModeSelect the metering mode that sets which part of the 
subject to measure to determine the exposure.
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.
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 this setting, the angle of view will change.
In-Camera GuideSearch the camera’s functions according to your needs. 
						

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Viewing
Easy ModeIncrease the text size on the screen for ease of use.
Date SelectSelect the desired image to view by date.
CalendarSelect the date to be played back on Calendar.
Image IndexDisplay multiple images at the same time.
SlideshowSelect a method of continuous playback.
DeleteDelete an image.
PaintPaint on a still image and saves it as a new file.
Beauty EffectRetouch a face on a still image.
RetouchRetouch an image using various effects.
Picture EffectAdd various texture on images.
3D ViewingSet to play back images shot in 3D mode on a 3D TV.
View ModeSelect 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.
VolumeAdjust the volume.
Exposure dataSet whether or not to display the shooting data (Exif 
data) of the currently displayed file on the screen.
Number of images 
in indexSet the number of images displayed in the index screen.
In-Camera GuideSearch the camera’s functions according to your needs. 
						

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x Setting items
If you touch the MENU while shooting or during playback,  (Settings) is 
provided as a final selection. You can change the default settings on the 
(Settings) screen.
* If a memory card is not inserted,   (Internal Memory Tool) will be displayed and 
only [Format] can be selected. 
Shooting SettingsMovie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Clear Image 
Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Scene Recog. 
Guide/Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date/
Disp. Resolution
 
Main SettingsBeep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/
Demo Mode/Initialize/CTRL FOR HDMI/USB Connect 
Setting/USB Power Supply/LUN Setting/Download 
Music/Empty Music/Power Save/Version
 
Memory Card 
Tool*Format/Create REC.Folder/Change REC.Folder/Delete 
REC.Folder/Copy/File Number
 
Clock SettingsArea Setting/Date & Time Setting 
						

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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 discs for
movies
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 jackTo 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.
The recordable time also varies depending on the shooting conditions, the subject 
or the image quality/size settings.
Number of still images and recordable time of 
movies
Capacity
SizeInternal memoryMemory card
Approx. 48 MB2 GB
18M 7 295
VGA 155 6400
16:9(13M) 8 325
Capacity
SizeInternal memoryMemory card
Approx. 48 MB2 GB
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