Sony Dschx90vb Manual

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 Standard:
For shooting various scenes with rich gradation and beautiful colors.
 Vivid:
The saturation and contrast are  heightened  for shooting striking images of colorful scenes
and subjects such as flowers,  spring greenery, blue sky, or ocean views.
 Portrait:
For capturing skin in a soft tone, ideally suited for shooting portraits.
 Landscape:
The saturation, contrast, and sharpness are  heightened  for shooting vivid  and crisp scenery.
Distant landscapes also stand  out more.
 Sunset:
For shooting the beautiful red  of the setting  sun.
  Black & White :
For shooting images in black and white monotone.
 Sepia:
For shooting images in sepia monotone.
To set [Contrast] , [Saturation]  and [Sharpness]
[Contrast], [Saturation]  and [Sharpness]  can be adjusted for each [Creative  Style]  item.
Select an item to be set by pressing the right/left side of the control  wheel, then  set the value
using the top/bottom side of the control  wheel.
  Contrast:  
The higher the value selected,  the more the difference of light and shadow  is accentuated,
and the bigger the effect  on the image.
  Saturation:  
The higher the value selected,  the more vivid  the color.  When a lower value is selected,  the
color of the image is restrained  and subdued.
  Sharpness:  
Adjusts the sharpness. The higher the value selected,  the more the contours are
accentuated, and the lower the value selected,  the more the contours are  softened.
Note
[Standard]  is selected when using the following functions:
[Intelligent Auto]
[Superior Auto]
[Scene Selection]
[Picture Effect] is  set to other than  [Off].
When [Creative  Style]  is set to [Black & White] or [Sepia] , [Saturation]  cannot  be adjusted. 
						

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Movie recording formats
You can use the movie recording format XAVC S with this camera. For details on the
XAVC S format, see the following description.
What is XAVC S?
Records high-definition  movies by converting them to MP4 movies using the MPEG -4
AVC/H.264  codec.  MPEG -4 AVC/H.264  is capable  of compressing images at higher
efficiency.  You can record high-quality images while reducing the amount of data.
XAVC S/AVCHD recording format
XAVC S HD:
Bit-rate:  Approx.  50 Mbps  
Records a more vivid  movie compared  to AVCHD  with increased amounts of information.
AVCHD:
Bit-rate:  Approx.  28 Mbps  (Maximum)
The AVCHD  format has a high degree of compatibility  with storage devices other than
computers.
Bit rate is the amount of the data  processed within a given length of time.
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File Format (movie)
Selects the movie file format. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )  → [File Format] → desired setting.
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XAVC S HD:
Records high-definition  movies in XAVC S HD. This format supports a higher bit rate.  
Audio: LPCM
You cannot  create discs using the software PlayMemories Home with movies that are 
						

							recorded  with [File Format]  set to [XAVC  S HD].
In order to record movies with [File Format]  set to [XAVC  S HD], you need an SDXC
memory card  with a capacity of at least 64 GB  (SD Speed Class  10: 
 or faster)
or a UHS-I compatible SDXC memory card  with at least 64 GB  (UHS  Speed Class  1: 
or faster).
AVCHD:  
Records HD  movies in AVCHD  format. This file format is suitable  for high-definition  TV. 
You can create a Blu -ray Disc, an AVCHD  recording disc, or a DVD-Video disc using the
software PlayMemories Home.  
Audio: Dolby Digital
MP4:  
Records mp4  (AVC) movies.  This format is suitable  for playback  on smartphones or tablets,
web uploads, email attachments, etc.
Audio: AAC
You cannot  create a disc using the software PlayMemories Home with a movie that was
recorded  when [
File Format]  was set to [MP4].
Note
When [File Format]  is set to [AVCHD] , the file size of movies is limited to approx. 2
GB. If the movie file size reaches approx. 2 GB  during recording,  a new movie file will be
created automatically.
When [File Format]  is set to [MP4] , the file size of movies is limited to approx. 4 GB. If
the movie file size reaches approx. 4 GB  during recording,  recording will stop
automatically.
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Record Setting (movie)
Selects the image size, frame rate,  and image quality for movie recording.  The higher the bit-
rate,  the higher the image quality. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )  → [Record Setting] → desired setting.
When [File Format] is set to [XAVC S HD]
Records high-definition  movies by converting them to MP4 file format using the MPEG -4
AVC/H.264  codec.
When [File Format] is set to [AVCHD]
60i/50i: Movies are  recorded  at approximately 60 fields/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible 
						

							devices) or 50 fields/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices),  in interlaced mode, with Dolby
Digital audio, in AVCHD  format. 
24p/25p: Movies are  recorded  at approximately 24 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible
devices) or 25 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices),  in progressive mode, with
Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD  format. 
60p/50p: Movies are  recorded  at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible
devices) or 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices),  in progressive mode, with
Dolby Digital audio, in AVCHD  format.
When [File Format] is set to [MP4]
Movies shot are  recorded  in MPEG -4 format, at approximately 60 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-
compatible devices),  approximately 50 frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices),
approximately 30 frames/sec (for 1080 60i-compatible devices) or approximately 25
frames/sec (for 1080 50i-compatible devices),  in progressive mode, with AAC audio, MP4
format.
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When [File Format] is set  to  [XAVC S HD]
60p 50M
*/ 50p 50M**:
Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p).
Bit-rate:  Approx.  50 Mbps
30p 50M
*/ 25p 50M**:
Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (30p/25p).
Bit-rate:  Approx.  50 Mbps
24p 50M  (Only for 1080 60i compatible models):
Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p). This produces a cinema-like  atmosphere.
Bit-rate:  Approx.  50 Mbps
When [
File Format] is set  to  [AVCHD]
60i 24M(FX) *: 
50i 24M(FX) **:
Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). 
Bit-rate:  24 Mbps  (Max.)
60i 17M(FH) *: 
50i 17M(FH) **:
Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60i/50i). 
Bit-rate:  Approx.  17 Mbps  (Avg.)
60p 28M(PS) *: 
50p 28M(PS) **:
Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (60p/50p). 
						

							Bit-rate:  28 Mbps  (Max.)
24p 24M(FX)*: 
25p 24M(FX) **:
Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like  atmosphere.
Bit-rate:  24 Mbps  (Max.)
24p 17M(FH) *: 
25p 17M(FH) **:
Records the movies in 1920 × 1080 (24p/25p). This produces a cinema-like  atmosphere.
Bit-rate:  Approx.  17 Mbps  (Avg.)
When [
File Format] is set  to  [MP4]
1920x1080  60p 28M */1920x1080  50p 28M
**:
Records the movies in 1920×1080 (60p/50p).
Bit-rate:  Approx.  28 Mbps  (Avg.)
1920x1080  30p 16M */1920x1080  25p 16M
**:
Records the movies in 1920×1080 (30p/25p).
Bit-rate:  Approx.  16 Mbps  (Avg.)
1280x720  30p 6M */1280x720  25p 6M
**:
Records small file size movies in 1280×720 (30p/25p).
Bit-rate:  Approx.  6 Mbps  (Avg.)
* 1080 60i (NTSC) compatible device
** 1080 50i (PAL) compatible device
Note
60p/50p movies can be played  back only on compatible devices.
Movies recorded  with the [60p  28M(PS)] /[50p  28M(PS)] /[60i 24M(FX)] /[50i 24M(FX)] /
[24p  24M(FX)] /[25p  24M(FX)] setting  in [
Record Setting] are  converted by
PlayMemories Home in order to create an AVCHD  recording disc. This conversion can
take a long time. Also, you cannot  create a disc in the original image quality. If you want to
keep the original image quality, store your  movies on a Blu -ray Disc.
To play back 60p/50p/24p/25p  movies on a TV, the TV must be compatible with the
60p/50p/24p/25p  formats. If the TV is not compatible with the 60p/50p/24p/25p  format,
60p/50p/24p/25p  movies will be output as 60i/50i  movies.
You cannot  create discs with movies recorded  with [XAVC  S HD] or [MP4]  recording
settings  using PlayMemories Home.
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Marker Display (movie) 
						

							Sets  whether or not to display markers set using [Marker Settings] on the monitor while
shooting movies.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Custom  Settings )  → [Marker Display] → desired setting.
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On:
Markers are  displayed.  The markers are  not recorded  on the movies.
Off :
No marker is displayed.
Note
You cannot  display markers when using [Focus  Magnifier] or [MF  Assist].
The markers are  displayed on the monitor. (You cannot  output the markers.)
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Marker Settings (movie)
Sets  the markers to be displayed while shooting movies. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Custom  Settings )  → [Marker Settings] → desired setting.
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Center:
Sets  whether or not to display the center marker in the center of the shooting screen.
Off / On
Aspect:
Sets  the aspect  marker display.
Off  / 4:3  / 13:9  / 14:9 / 15:9 / 1.66:1  / 1.85:1 / 2.35:1
Safety  Zone :
Sets  the safety zone display. This becomes the standard range that can be received by a
general household TV. 
Off  / 80%  / 90%
Guideframe:
Sets  whether or not to display the guide  frame. You can verify whether the subject is level or 
						

							perpendicular to the ground. 
Off / On
Hint
You can display all  the markers at the same  time.
Place  the subject on the cross point of the [Guideframe]  to make  a balanced composition.
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SteadyShot (movie)
Sets  [SteadyShot]  effect  when shooting movies.
1 .  MENU →
 (Camera Settings)  → [SteadyShot] → desired setting.
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Intelligent Active :
Provides the most powerful SteadyShot effect.
Active :
Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect.
Standard:
Reduces  camera shake under stable movie shooting conditions.
Note
If you change the setting  for [SteadyShot] , the angle  of view  will change.
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Micref Level
You can select the microphone level for movie recording. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings )  → [Micref Level] → desired setting.
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Normal: 
						

							Records the ambient sounds within a certain  level. This setting  is suitable  for recording
everyday conversations.
Low:
Records the ambient sounds faithfully.  This setting  is suitable  for recording realistic sounds,
for example at a concert.
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Wind Noise Reduct.
Sets  whether or not to reduce wind noise during movie recording.1.  MENU   → 
 (Camera Settings)  →  [Wind Noise Reduct.] → desired setting.
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On: 
Reduces  wind noise.
Off: 
Does not reduce wind noise.
Note
Setting this item to [On]  where wind is not blowing sufficiently hard  may cause normal
sound to be recorded  with too low  volume.
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Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
Sets  whether or not to adjust the shutter speed automatically when recording movies if the
subject is dark. 1.  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  →  [Auto Slow Shut.] → desired setting.
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On: 
Uses [
Auto Slow Shut.]. The shutter speed automatically slows  when recording in dark
locations. You can reduce noise in the movie by using a slow  shutter speed when recording 
						

							in dark  locations.
Off: 
Does not use [
Auto Slow Shut.]. The recorded  movie will be darker than  when [On]  is
selected,  but you can record movies with smoother motion  and less object blur.
Note
[Auto Slow Shut.] does not function  in the following situations:
When [Movie]  in shooting mode  is  set to [Shutter  Priority] or [Manual Exposure] .
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MOVIE Button
Sets  whether or not to activate  the MOVIE button.
1.  MENU   → 
 (Custom Settings)  →  [MOVIE  Button] → desired setting.
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Always : 
Starts movie recording when you press  the MOVIE button in any mode.
Movie Mode Only : 
Starts movie recording when you press  the MOVIE button only if the shooting mode  is set to
[Movie]  mode.
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Memory
Allows you to register up to 3 often-used modes  or product settings  in the product. You can
recall the settings  using just the mode  dial.
1.  Set  the product to the setting  you want to register.
2 .  MENU  → 
 (Camera Settings)  →  [Memory] → desired number.
Items that can be registered
Shooting  mode 
						

							Aperture (F  number)
Shutter speed
 Camera Settings
Optical zoom  scale
To recall registered settings
Set  the mode  dial to MR, then  press  the right/left side of the control  wheel or turn the control
wheel to select the desired memory number.
To change registered settings
Change  the setting  to the desired one and re-register the setting  to the same  mode  number.
Note
Program Shift  cannot  be registered.
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Function Menu Set.
You can assign the functions  to be called up when you press  the Fn  (Function)  button.
1 .  MENU   → 
 (Custom Settings)  →  [Function Menu  Set. ] → set a function  to the
desired location.
The functions  that can be assigned  are  displayed on the setup  item selection  screen.
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Custom Key Settings
Assigning functions  to the various keys allows you to speed up operations by pressing the
appropriate key when the shooting information  screen  or playback  screen  is displayed to
execute  an assigned  function.
1.  MENU  → 
 (Custom  Settings )  → [Custom Key Settings]  → set a function  to the
desired key.