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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the
space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. DSC-HX9/DS(-HX9V
Serial No.
Model No. AC-UB I0/UB I0B
Serial No.
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIREORELECTRIC
SHOCK,CAREFULLYFOLLOWTHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
If the' shape of the phlg does not fit the' pow_'r outlet, us_' an attaclmwnt phlg adaptor of the
proper configuration for the power outlet.
Battery pack
If the batlery pack is mishandled, the halt_'ry pack can burst, cause a fire or ev_.n ch_.mical
burns. Observe the following caulions.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or lkm.-e such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
•Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery
terminals.
• Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct sunlight or in a
GB car parked in the sun.
2 • Do not incinerate or dispose of in fir<..

•Donothandledamagedorleakinglithiumionbatteries.
•BesuretochargethebatterypackusingagenuineSonybatterychargeroradevicethat
canchargethebatterypack.
•Keepthebatterypackoutofthereachofsmallchildren.
•Keepthebatterypackdry.
•ReplaceonlywiththesameorequivalenttyperecommendedbySony.
•Disposeofusedbatterypackspromptlyasdescribedintheinstructions.
AC Adaptor
Connect the AC Adaptor to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket).
If some trouble occurs while using the A( Adaptor. immediately shut off the power by
disconnecting the plug from the wall outlet (wall socket).
The power cord (mains lead), if supplied, is designed specifically for use with this camera
only, and should not be used with other electrical equipment.
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RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries arc lccyclablc.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used
mchargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest
you.
For morn information regarding recycling of mchargeable batteries.
call toll free
1_800-822-8837. or visit http://www.rbrc.or_
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithiumqon batteries.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the F(( Rules. Operation is su[_jcct to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause Imrmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, inchlding interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian 1CES4103.
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
If you have any questions about this product, you may call:
Sony (ustomer Information Center
1-800_222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: DSC-HX9V
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo,
San Diego, (A 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Partl 5 of tile FCC Rules. Operation is sut_ject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
CAUTION
You art.' cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual
could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and l\mnd to comply with the limits lk_r a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits am designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses. and can radiate radio frequency
energy and. if not installed and used in accordance with tile instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However. there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning tile
equipment off and on. tile user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of tile following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lncrease tile separation between tile equipment and receiver.
Connect tile equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which tile
receiver is connected.
Consult tile dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in oMer to comply with tile
limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Hereby. Sony Corporation. declares that this DS(-HX9V Digital Still Camera is in
compliance with tile essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive
1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony (-k_rporation. I-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo.
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EM( and product saf_.ty is Sony
Deutschland GmbH. Hedelfinger Strasse 61. 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or
guarantee matters please refer to the addwsses given in separate service or guarantee
documents.
This product has been tested and l\mnd compliant with the limits set out in the EMC
regulation lk_r using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Attention
The ek'ctromagnctic fields at the specific fwqucncics may influence the pictuw and sound
of this unit.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data trilnsfcr to discontinue midway (fail),
restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (bSB, etc.)
again.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the producl or on its packaging indicates thai this producl
shall not be treated as household waste. Instead h shall be handed over to
the applicable colleclk)n point for the recycling of eleclrical and electronic
equipmenl. By ensuring II_isproducl is disposed of correctly, you will help
pre\enl potential negali\e consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this producl. The recycling of lnalerials will help to conserve nalural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product.
please contact your local Civic Office. your household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.
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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This sylnbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery
pro; ided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.
On cerlain batteries this sylnbol might be used in colnbination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are
added if the battery contains more than 0.0005g{ lnercury or ().O()4c,{ lead.
By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences fl_r the environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that l\_r safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service stall" only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over
the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the
product sal'ely.
Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed inl\_rmation about recycling of this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is fitted to this equipment fl_r your safety and
convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the
supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e., marked with an _ or _?
mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you
should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.
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For details on advanced operations, [)lease read "Cyber-shot User Guide"
HTML) on Ihe CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
For Windows users:
@ Click [User Guidel -_ [Install].
@ Start "User Guide" from the shortcut on the desktop.
For Macintosh users:
(_) Select the [User Guide] folder and copy [eng] ['older stored in [User Guide]
folder to your computer.
@ After copying is complete, double-click "index.html" in [eng] folder.
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Camera (1)
Rechargeable batte Upack NP-BGI (1)/Battery case (1)
Multi-use terminal USB cable (1)
AC Adaptor AC-[ JB 10/[ JB 10B (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (not supplied in the USA and Canada) (1)
Wrist strap (1)
CD-ROM (1)
Cyber-shot application software
"Cyber-shot User Guide"
• Instruction Manual (this manual) (1)
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[] Shutter button
[] Mode dial
[]
[]
[] For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever
For viewing: C_ (Playback
zoom) lever/_ (Index) lever
[] Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter
lamp/AF illuminator
[] CUSTOM (Custom) button
[] Power/Charge lamp
[] ON/OFF (Power) button
[] Flash
• Do not hold your fingers near the
flash.
• When using the flash, the flash
pops up automatically.
• The flash goes down
automatically when the power is
turned On/Off, the camera is
switched to playback mode or the
shooting mode is changed.
[] Microphone
[] Lens
[] LCD screen
[] _ (Playback)button
[] Control wheel
[] GPS sensor (built-in, DSC-
HX9V only)
[] MOVIE (Movie) button
[] Speaker
[] HDMI connector
[] Hook for wrist strap
[] ?1_ (In-Camera Guide/Delete)
button
[] MENU button
[] Battery insertion slot

[] Tripodreceptacle
•Useatripodwithascrewless
than5.5mm(7/32inches)long.
Otherwise,youcannotfirmly
secm'ethecamera,anddamageto
thecameramayoccur.
[] Batteryejectlever
[] Accesslamp
[] Memorycardslot
[] Battery/memorycardcover
[] _ (Transl)rJet_M)mark
[] Multiconnector(Type3b)
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Eject lever
1Open the cover.
2Insert the battery pack.
• While pressing lhe baltcry eject lever, insert the batlery pack as
illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion.
For customers in the USA,
Canada
For customers in countries/regions
other than the USA and Canada
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1Connect the camera and the AC Adaptor (supplied),
using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied).
2Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
The Power/Charge hunp lights orange, and charging starts.
• Turn off the camera while charging the battery.
• You can charge the battery pack even when it is partially charged.
• When the Pnwer/Charge lamp on the camera does not lit even if the AC Adaptor is
connected to the camera and the wall outlet (wall sncket), it indicates that the
charging stops temporarily on standby. The charging stops and enters the standby
status automatically when the temperature is outside of the reconnnended
nperating temperature. When the temperature gets back within the appropriate
range, the charging resumes. We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
• Connect the AC Adaptor (supplied) to the nearest wall outlet (wall socket). If any
malfunctions occur while using the AC Adaptor, disconnect the plug frnm the wall
nutlet (wall socket) immediately to disconnect the power source.
• When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor h'om the wall outlet (wall
sncket).
• Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, multi-use terminal USB
cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).
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Charging by connecting to a computer
The ballery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using
a multi-use terminal USB cable.
m
• Note the folk>wing points when charging via a cnmputer:
If the camera is connected to a laptnp computer that is not connected to a power
source, the laptnp battery level decreases. Do not charge li)r an extended period
of time.
Do not turn on/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer resume from
sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer
and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Belk_returning nn/off, or
restarting the computer or waking the computer h'nm sleep mode, disconnect the
camera and the computer.
No guarantees are made li)r charging using a custnm=built computer or a
modified computer.
Charging time
The charging time is approximately 270 rain. using the AC Adaptor
(supplied).
• The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack at a
temperature nf 25°C (77°F). Charging may take longer depending on conditions of
use and circumstances.
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Battery life and number of images you can record and
view
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Shooting (still images) Approx. 150 rain. Approx. 300 images
Viewing (still images) Approx. 230 rain. Approx. 4600 images
Shooting (movies) Approx. 70 min.
• The above number of images applies when the battery pack is fl/lly charged. The
mnnher of images may decrease depending on the conditions of use.
• The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the li)llowing
conditions:
-Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately)
The battery pack is used at an amhient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
[GPS setting] is set to [Off] (DSC-HXgV only).
• The number fi>r"Shooting (still images)" is based on the C1PA standard, and is for
shooting under the following conditions:
(CIPA: Camera & hnaging Products Association)
DISP (Display Setting) is set to [ON].
Shooting once every 30 seconds.
The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends.
-The flash strobes once every two times.
The power turns on and off once every ten times.
• The battery life for movies applies shooting under the following conditions:
Movie quality: AVC HD HQ
When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (page 24), press the
MOVIE (Movie) button again and contim/e shooting. Shooting Rmctions such as
the zoom do not operate.
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Supplying power
The camera can be supplied with pov_er from the wall outlet (wall socket) by
connecting to the AC Adaptor, using the multi-use terminal USB cable
(supplied). You can import images to a computer without worrying about
wearing down the battery pack by connecting the camera to a computer using
the multi-use terminal USB cable.
• Power cannot be supplied when the battery pack is not inserted in the camera.
• Power supply from the wall outlet (wall socket) is available only when the camera
is in playback mode or when a connection is made between the camera and a
computer, lfthe camera is in shooting mode or while you are changing the settings
of the camera, power is not supplied even if you make a USB connection using the
multi=use terminal USB cable.
• lfyou connect the camera and a computer using the multi-use terminal USB cable
when the camera is in playback mode, the display on the camera is changed fl'om
the playback screen to the USB connection screen. Press "_i (Playback) button to
switch to the playback screen.
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Ensure the notched corner faces
correctly.
1Open the cover.
2Insert the memory card (sold separately).
• With Ihe notched corner l'acing as illustrated, insert the memory card
until it clicks into place.
3Close the cover.
• Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the
camera.

Memory cards that you can use
Memory Stick PRO Duo O O (Mark2 only)
AMemory Stick PRO-HG Duo O O
Memory Stick Duo C)
SD memory card C) C) (Class 4 or luster)
BSDHC memory cm'd C) C) (Class 4 or luster)
SDXC memory cm'd C) C) (Class 4 or luster)
• In lhis manuah products in A are collectively referred lo as "Memory Slick [)uo"
media, and products in B are colleclively referred lo as SD card.
To remove the memory card/battery pack
Memory card: Push the memory card in once.
Battery pack: Slide the battery eject lever. Be sure not to drop the battery pack.
• Never remove the memory card/battery pack when the access lamp (page 8) is lit.
This )nay cause damage to data in the memory card/internal memory.
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L-__ ON/OFF (Power)
L_,'_-Power/Charge lamp (green)
Control Wheel
Selecl ilems: A/V/4tI_
Set lhe numeric value o1'date and time: _/i]
Set: •
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2
3
4
5
6
Press the ON/OFF (Power) button.
Dale & Time selling is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power)
bulton l'or the t'irsl time.
• It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation.
Select a desired language.
Select the desired area following the instructions on the
screen, then press 0.
Set [Date & Time Format], [Daylight Savings] or
[Summer Time] and [Date & Time], then select [OK] --*
[OK].
• Midnight is indicated as 12:00 AM, and noon as 12:00 PM.
Select the desired display color and the GPS setting
(DSC-HX9V only), following the instructions on the
screen.
• The battery pack will run out quickly if you set IGPS setting] to I()n]
(DSC-HX9V only).
When an [In-Camera Guide] introductory message is
appeared on the screen, select [OK].

AShutter button
Mode dial
_: Intelligenl Auto
_J_: Movie Mode
MOVIE
_¢V: ZOOIll OU[
T: zoom in
Do not cover the flash (A).
Shooting still images
1Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the • indicator lights.
2Press the shutter button fully down.
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Shooting movies
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.
• The sound of the lens and level"operating will he recorded when the zoom ffmction
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 lot 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.
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,_ w"zoomout
l/ )) T:zoomin
F Contro_whee_
|
(P,ayback _.,_.
I[
?/_ (Debte) Select images: I_ (next)/_l (previous) or turn
the control wheel
Set: •
1Press the [i_] (Playback) button.
• When images on a memory card recorded with other cameras are played
back on this camera, the registration screen for the data file appears.
Selecting next/previous image
Selccl an image by pressing I_-(next)/_l (previous) on the control wheel or by
turning the conm)l wheel. Press • in the center of the control wheel to view
movies.
Deleting an image
(_ Press ?/_ (Delete) butlon.
@ Select IThis hnage] with • on the control wheel, then press •.
Returning to shooting images
Press the shutter button hail'way down.
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This camera conlains an inlemal function guide. This allows you to search the
camera's functions according to your needs.
?/_ (In-Camera Guide)
In-Camera Guide
1Press the ?/_ (In-Camera Guide) button.
•When viewing images, [Delete/In-Camera Guide] is disphtyed. Select
[In-Camera Guide].
2Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide].
Shoot/playback guide: Search for wtrious operation t'unctions in
shooting/viewing mode.
Icon guide: Search the function and meaning ot' displayed icons.
Troubleshooting: Search common problems and their solution.
Objective guide: Search functions according to your needs.
Keyword: Search functions by key words.
History: Display the last 12 items displayed in [In-Camera Guide].
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Other functieus used when shooting or playing back can be operated using the
control wheel or MENU button on the camera. This camera is equipped with a
Fuuction Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While
displaying the guide, try the ether functions.
Control wheel
MENU
Function Guide
Control wheel
DISP (Display Setting): Allov_s you to change the screen display.
(Self-Timer): Allows yeu to use the self-timer.
I_ (Burst Settings): Allows you to use the burst shooting mode.
,_ (Flash): Allews you te select a flash mode fer still images.
Menu Items
Shooting
Movie shooting
scene
3D Shooting
Scene Selection
Memory recall
mode
Easy Mode
Defocus Effect
Select movie recording mode.
Select the 3D image shooting mode.
Select we-set settings to match various scene conditions.
Select a setting you want to recall when the mode dial is
set tn [Memory recall mode].
Shoot still images using minimal flmctinns.
Set the level nf background defocus effect when
shooting in Background Defocus mnde.
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