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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Clock  Settings  >  Date  &  Time Setting
Date & Time  Setting
Sets  the date  and  time again.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Clock  Settings)   [Date &  Time Setting]  desired  setting   
2.  Select  the item to  be  changed  using ///  .
3 .  Press 
/ to  set  the numeric value  .
4 .  [OK]  
 
Date  &  Time Format You  can  select  the date  and  time display  format.
Summer  Time You  can  select  Summer  Time [On]/[Off].
Date  &  Time You  can  set  the date  and  time.
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Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Clock  Settings  >  Auto Clock  ADJ (DSC -HX50V)
Auto  Clock ADJ  (DSC-HX50V)
Your  camera  maintains  correct clock  time by using GPS  to  acquire  time information  during  starting  up.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Clock  Settings)   [Auto  Clock  ADJ ]   desired  mode   
On
Adjusts/Does not adjust  the clock  automatically.
Off
Notes [Auto  Clock  ADJ ]  is invalid  if [GPS setting] is set  to  [Off].
You  must  set  [Date &  Time Setting] on  the camera  before  using it.
There  may be  discrepancies  of  a few seconds.
Depending  on  the area,  it may not function  correctly.
Related  Topic
GPS  setting  (DSC -HX50V)
GPS  (DSC -HX50V)
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Changing  settings  > Clock  Settings  >  Auto Area  ADJ (DSC -HX50V)
Auto  Area ADJ  (DSC-HX50V)
If a time-zone  difference is detected,  your  camera  adjusts  the area  by using the GPS  to  acquire  location
information.
1 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Clock  Settings)   [Auto  Area  ADJ]   desired  mode   
On
Adjusts/Does not adjust  the area  automatically.
Off
Notes [Auto  Area  ADJ]  is invalid  if [GPS setting] is set  to  [Off].
You  must  set  [Date &  Time Setting] on  the camera  before  using it.
Depending  on  the area,  [Auto  Area  ADJ]  may not function  correctly. In  that  case, set  [Auto  Area
ADJ]  to  [Off].
Related  Topic
GPS  setting  (DSC -HX50V)
GPS  (DSC -HX50V)
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Viewing  images on  a TV  > Viewing  an  image on  a High Definition  (HD)  TV  >  Viewing  an
image on  an  HD  TV  using the HDMI Cable  (sold  separately)
Viewing an image on an HD TV  using the HDMI Cable (sold separately)
Connect the camera  to  an  HD  (High Definition)  TV  that  has  an  HDMI jack  using the HDMI Cable  (sold
separately).
1 .  Turn off  both  the camera  and  the TV.
2 .  Connect the HDMI micro  jack  of  the camera  (A)  and  the HDMI jack  of  the TV  (B) using an  HDMI
Cable  (sold  separately)  (C) .
3.  Turn on  the TV  and  set  the input.
4 .  Turn on  the camera.
Select  the desired  image after  images shot with  the camera  appear  on  the TV.
 “PhotoTV  HD”
This camera  is compatible  with  the “PhotoTV HD”  standard.
By  connecting  a Sony  TV  compatible  with  “PhotoTV HD”  using an  HDMI Cable  (sold  separately), a
whole  new  world of  photos  can  be  comfortably  enjoyed  in  breathtaking  Full  HD  quality.
“PhotoTV HD”  allows  for  a highly -detailed,  photo -like  expression  of  subtle  textures and  colors.
When  the camera  is connected  to  a Sony  TV  compatible  with  Video A  mode  using an  HDMI Cable,
your  TV  is automatically  set  to  the picture  quality suitable  for  still  images.  When  the setting  of  the
TV  is set  to  Video,  the picture  quality is set  to  that  suitable  for  movies.
When  playing  back  an  AVCHD  movie,  it is recommended that  you  set  [View  Mode]  to  [AVCHD
view].
For details,  see  the operating  instructions of  the TV.
Notes Images  shot in  [VGA]  image size  cannot  be  played  back  in  the HD  format.
MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings), then  set  [HDMI Resolution]  to  [Auto], [1080p],
[1080i].
Do  not connect  the camera  and  equipment  to  be  connected  using both  output  terminals.  When  the
camera  and  TV  are  connected  using output  terminals,  no  video or sound are  produced.  Such  a
connection  can  also  cause  problems  with  the camera  and/or  connected  equipment.
The camera  may not work  properly  with  some  HD  TVs. For example, you  may not be  able to  view  a
video on  your  HD  TV  or hear  sound from the HD  TV.
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							Use  an  HDMI Cable  with  the HDMI logo.
Use  an  HDMI mini  connector on  one  end  (for the camera),  and  a connector suitable  for  connection
to  your  TV  on  the other  end.  You  cannot  view  images on  a TV  that  does  not have  an  HDMI
connector.
Recording may automatically  stop to  protect the camera  after  a period  of  time if you  are  shooting
movies  when the camera  and  TV  are  connected  by an  HDMI Cable  (sold  separately).
Open  the jack  cover  all  the way  when inserting  the HDMI Cable  into  the camera.
Related  Topic
Viewing  3D  images on  a 3D  TV
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Viewing  images on  a TV  > Viewing  an  image on  a “BRAVIA”  Sync-compatible  TV  >  Viewing
an  image on  a “BRAVIA”  Sync-compatible  TV
Viewing an image on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible  TV
When  you  use  a TV  that  has  “BRAVIA”  Sync (compatible  with  SYNC  MENU)  support,  you  can  operate
the playback  functions  of  the camera  using the remote  controller  supplied with  the TV  by connecting  the
camera  to  the TV  using an  HDMI Cable  (sold  separately).
1 .  Turn off  both  the camera  and  the TV.
2 .  Connect the HDMI micro  jack  of  the camera  (A)  and  the HDMI jack  of  the TV  (B) using an  HDMI
Cable  (sold  separately)  (C) .
3.  Turn on  the TV  and  set  the input.
4 .  Turn on  the camera.
5 .  MENU  
  (Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [CTRL FOR  HDMI]  [On]  
6.  Press the SYNC  MENU  button  of  the TV’s remote  controller  to  select  the desired  mode.
Notes When  the camera  is connected  to  a TV  set  using an  HDMI Cable, the functions  that  you  can
operate are  limited.
You  can  perform  the operation  of  the camera  with  the remote  controller  of  your  TV  by connecting
your  camera  to  a “BRAVIA”  Sync-compatible  TV. For details,  see  the operating  instructions of  the
TV.
If the camera  functions  in  an  undesired manner when you  are  controlling it using the TV’s remote
controller, such  as when connected  via  HDMI to  another manufacturer’s  TV, press  MENU  
 
(Settings)    (Main  Settings)   [CTRL FOR  HDMI]  [Off].
When  the camera  is in  Easy Mode,  SYNC  MENU  does  not appear  on  the TV.
Open  the jack  cover  all  the way  when inserting  the HDMI Cable  into  the camera.
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Viewing  images on  a TV  > Viewing  3D  images on  a 3D  TV  >  Viewing  3D  images on  a 3D
TV
Viewing 3D  images on a 3D  TV
You  can  view  3D  images recorded  on  the camera  in  3D  format  by connecting  the camera  to  a 3D  TV
using an  HDMI Cable  (sold  separately).
Refer  also  to  the operating  instructions supplied with  the TV.
1 .  Turn off  both  the camera  and  the TV.
2 .  Connect the camera  to  the TV  using an  HDMI Cable  (sold  separately).
A:  HDMI micro  jack
B :  HDMI Cable
3 .  Turn on  the TV  and  set  the input.
4 .  Switch  to  playback  mode.
5 .  MENU  
  (3D  Viewing)   
Images  shot with  the camera  appear  on  the TV.
6 .  Select  images and  set  the desired  mode.
Operation Action
Continuously  plays  back  only  3D  images.
Previous image
Next image
Ends  3D  playback.
You  can  change  the zoom  scale  for  3D  still  images using the W/T (zoom)  lever.
Notes When  you  select  
 (3D  Viewing)  mode,  only  3D  images are  displayed.
Do  not connect  the camera  and  equipment  to  be  connected  using output  terminals.  When  the
camera  and  TV  are  connected  using output  terminals,  no  video and  sound are  produced.  Such  a
connection  can  also  cause  trouble of  the camera  and/or  connected  equipment.
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							This function  may not work  properly  with  some  TVs. For example, you  may not be  able to  view  a
video on  your  TV, output  in  3D  mode  or hear  sound from the TV.
Use  an  HDMI Cable  with  the HDMI logo.
When  connecting  the camera  to  a TV, use  an  HDMI Cable  that  can  be  connected  to  the HDMI
micro  jack  on  the camera  end  and  to  the TV  jack.
Recording may automatically  stop to  protect the camera  after  a period  of  time when you  shoot
movies  in  the condition  where the camera  and  TV  are  connected  by an  HDMI Cable  (sold
separately).
Open  the jack  cover  all  the way  when inserting  the HDMI Cable  into  the camera.
Related  Topic
3D  Viewing
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
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Top page  > Using with  your  computer  > Recommended  computer  environment  >  Recommended
computer  environment
Recommended computer environment
The following computer  environment  is recommended when using the software  “PlayMemories  Home”
(Windows),  “Music  Transfer” and  “Wireless Auto Import”(Windows/Mac) and  when importing  images via
a USB connection.
Windows
OS  (pre -
installed)Microsoft Windows XP* SP3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7 SP1/  Windows 8
CPU Intel Pentium  III  800  MHz or faster  (For playing/editing the High Definition  movies:  Intel
Core  Duo  1.66  GHz or faster/Intel  Core  2 Duo  1.66  GHz or faster  (Intel Core  2 Duo  2.26
GHz or faster  is required  when processing  AVC HD  (FX/FH) movies  and  Intel Core  2 Duo
2.40  GHz or faster  is required  when processing  AVC HD  (PS) movies.))
Memory Windows XP:  512  MB or more  (1 GB  or more  is recommended.)
Windows Vista /  Windows 7 /  Windows 8:  1 GB  or more
Hard  Disk
(Disk
space
required
for
installation) Approximately  500  MB
Display 1,024  dots ×  768  dots or more
*  64 -bit editions and  Starter  (Edition) are not  supported.
Windows Image  Mastering API  (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later  is required  to  create  a disc.
Mac
OS  (pre -installed) USB Connection:  Mac OS  X  v10.5  to  v10.8
Music  Transfer:  Mac OS  X  v10.5  to  v10.8*
Wireless  Auto Import:  Mac OS  X  v10.5  – v10.7
*  Equipped with Intel processor
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  two 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)
allows  advanced  transfer (high speed transfer),  as the camera  is compatible  with  Hi -Speed USB
(USB 2.0).
When  your  computer  resumes  activity from suspend  or sleep mode,  communication between  the
camera  and  your  computer  may not recover  at  the same  time.
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Before  Use
Operating the camera
Shooting
Viewing
Useful  shooting  functions
Useful  viewing  functions
Changing  settings
Viewing  images on  a TV
Using with  your  computer
Printing
Troubleshooting
Precautions  /  About  this camera
  Contents  list
Top page  > Using with  your  computer  > Using the software  >  “PlayMemories  Home”  (Windows)
“PlayMemories Home”  (Windows)
Below are  examples  of  the functions  available  when you  use  “PlayMemories  Home.”
“PlayMemories  Home”  allows  you  to  import  images shot with  the camera  to  a computer  for  display.
Make  a USB connection  between  the camera  and  your  computer,  and  click  [Import].
You  can  display  images stored  on  a computer  by shooting  date  in  a calendar  display.
You  can  save  and  print  images with  the date.
You  can  edit  still  images,  such  as resizing  (Resize) and  cropping  (Trimming).
You  can  correct still  images,  and  change  the shooting  date  and  time.
Blu -ray discs, AVCHD  discs  and  DVD -Video discs  can  be  created  from AVCHD  movies  imported to  a
computer.
You  can  upload  images to  a network  service.  (An internet  connection  environment  is required.)
You  can  import  photos  and  movies  recorded  with  location  information  to  a computer  and  enjoy
viewing  them with  a map  which shows  their  shooting  location  (DSC -HX50V  only).
For other  details,  see  
 (PlayMemories  Home  Help Guide).
Notes Mac does  not support  “PlayMemories  Home.”  Use  the application  bundled with  the Mac to  play
back  images.
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