Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX0 Reference guide

Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX0
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.
This Help Guide is also available as a PDF, which can be downloaded here.
How to Use
How to change the shooting mode
You can set the shooting mode according to the images you want to shoot, such as still images, movies, or high-
frame-rate (super-slow-motion) movies, and the functions you want to use.
How to turn the camera on/off remotely
You can turn the camera on or off from a smartphone connected to the camera via the Bluetooth function.
DSC-RX0 Accessories compatibility information
This website provides the accessories compatibility information. (Another window will open.)
Before Use
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Checking the camera and the supplied items
Identifying parts
List of icons on the screen
Preparing the camera
Charging the battery pack
Inserting the battery pack into the camera
Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
Charging by connecting to a computer
Battery life and the number of images that can be recorded using a battery pack
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)
Removing the battery pack
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Inserting a memory card
Removing the memory card
Usable memory cards
Setting language, date and time
Confirming the operation method
Using the up/down/left/right buttons and the Enter button
Using MENU items
Using the Fn (Function) button
Shooting
Shooting still images
Shooting movies
Selecting a shooting mode
Intelligent Auto (still image)
Superior Auto (still image)
About Scene Recognition
The advantages of automatic shooting
Program Auto (still image/movie)
Manual Exposure (still image/movie)
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Memory recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Intelligent Auto (movie)
Shooting super-slow-motion movies (High Frame Rate)
Shooting images underwater
Using shooting functions
Switching the screen display (Shooting)
Selecting still image size/image quality
Image Size (still image)
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Quality (still image)
Adjusting the focus
Focus Mode
Focus Area
Lock-on AF
AF Area Auto Clear
Focus-lock
Preset Focus
NEAR Mode in PF
Manual Focus
MF Assist
Focus Magnif. Time
Peaking Level
Peaking Color
AF/MF control
Eye AF
Adjusting the exposure
Shutter Speed
Exposure Comp.
Metering Mode
AE lock
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AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Zebra
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode
Cont. Shooting
Spd Priority Cont.
Self-timer
Self-timer(Cont)
Cont. Bracket
Single Bracket
WB bracket
DRO Bracket
Settings for bracket shooting
Indicator during bracket shooting
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO
ISO AUTO Min. SS
Multi Frame NR
Correcting the brightness or contrast
D-Range Opt. (DRO)
Auto HDR
Adjusting color tones
White Balance
Capturing a basic white color in [Custom Setup] mode
Selecting an effect mode
Picture Effect
Creative Style
Settings for movies
Movie recording formats
File Format (movie)
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Record Setting (movie)
Dual Video REC
Marker Display (movie)
Marker Settings (movie)
Mon. Off dur REC (movie)
REC Lamp
Audio Recording
Audio Rec Level
Audio Level Display
Wind Noise Reduct.
Auto Slow Shut. (movie)
MOVIE Button
Picture Profile
Adjusting the settings for super-slow-motion shooting (HFR Settings)
Selecting the exposure mode for super-slow-motion shooting (Exposure Mode)
Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use
Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Function Menu Set.
Custom Key(Shoot.)
Function of the Enter button
Function of the Left button
Setting the other functions of this product
Face Detection
Face Registration (New Registration)
Face Registration (Order Exchanging)
Face Registration (Delete)
High ISO NR (still image)
Audio signals
Write Date (still image)
Color Space (still image)
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Grid Line
Auto Review
Live View Display
Release w/o Card
Viewing
Viewing still images
Playing back images
Playback zoom
Image Index
Switching the screen display (during playback)
Playing back movies
Playing back movies
Delete
Specify Printing
Using viewing functions
View Mode
Slide Show
Rotate
Enlarge Initial Pos.
Protect
4K Still Image PB
Viewing images on a TV
Viewing images on an HD TV
Viewing images on a “BRAVIA” Sync-compatible TV
Changing settings
Monitor Brightness
Gamma Disp. Assist
Volume Settings
Tile Menu
Pwr Save Start Time
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Auto Pwr OFF Temp.
Flip
NTSC/PAL Selector
Demo Mode
TC/UB Settings
HDMI Settings: HDMI Resolution
HDMI Settings: 24p/60p Output (movie) (Only for 1080 60i compatible models)
HDMI Settings: HDMI Info. Display
HDMI Settings: TC Output (movie)
HDMI Settings: REC Control (movie)
HDMI Settings: CTRL FOR HDMI
HDMI 4K Output (movie)
USB Connection
USB LUN Setting
USB Power Supply
PC Remote Settings: Still Img. Save Dest.
PC Remote Settings: RAW+J PC Save Img
Language
Date/Time Setup
Area Setting
Copyright Info
Format
File Number
Set File Name
Select REC Folder
New Folder
Folder Name
Recover Image DB
Display Media Info.
Version
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Setting Reset
Using Wi-Fi/Bluetooth functions
PlayMemories Mobile
Controlling this product using a Smartphone
Controlling the camera from a smartphone via Wi-Fi (Single connection) (Android)
Controlling the camera from a smartphone via Wi-Fi (Single connection) (iPhone/iPad)
Controlling multiple cameras from a smartphone via Wi-Fi (Multiple connections)
Turning the camera on/off using a smartphone
Turning the camera on/off from a smartphone using the Bluetooth function
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Send to Smartphone
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer
Transferring images to a TV
View on TV
Changing the settings for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth functions
Ctrl w/ Smartphone
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Settings: WPS Push
Wi-Fi Settings: Access Point Set.
Wi-Fi Settings: Disp MAC Address
Wi-Fi Settings: SSID/PW Reset
Bluetooth Settings
Remote Power Set.
Edit Device Name
Reset Network Set.
Using a computer
Recommended computer environment
Using the software
PlayMemories Home
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Installing PlayMemories Home
Software for Mac computers
Image Data Converter
Installing Image Data Converter
Accessing Image Data Converter Guide
Remote Camera Control
Installing Remote Camera Control
Accessing the Help of Remote Camera Control
Connecting this product and a computer
Connecting the product to a computer
Importing images to the computer
Disconnecting the product from the computer
Creating a movie disc
Selecting a disc to be created
Creating Blu-ray Discs from high-definition image quality movies
Creating DVD discs (AVCHD recording discs) from high-definition image quality movies
Creating DVD discs from standard image quality movies
Precautions/This product
Precautions
On the internal rechargeable battery
Notes on the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Notes on memory card
On cleaning
Number of recordable still images and recordable time of movies
Number of still images
Recordable time of movies
Using this product abroad
Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad
On TV color systems
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Troubleshooting
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Other information
ZEISS lens
AVCHD format
License
Trademarks
If you have problems
Troubleshooting
Messages
Self-diagnosis display
Warning messages
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Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX0
Checking the camera and the supplied items
The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
Camera (1)
NP-BJ1 Rechargeable battery pack (1)
Micro USB Cable (1)
AC Adaptor (1)
Power cord (mains lead) (1)* (supplied in some countries/regions)
Wrist Strap (1)
Memory card protector (1)
Instruction Manual (1)
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Multiple power cords may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region.
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Identifying parts
When the covers are open
Recording lamp1.
Lens2.
Internal microphones3.
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To use the camera with the memory card/connector cover detached
You can detach the memory card/connector cover in order to use the camera with an HDMI cable, micro USB cable, or
external microphone connected to the camera.
Do not cover this part during movie recording. Doing so may cause noise or lower the volume.
Lens protector
You can replace this part with an optional accessory (sold separately).
4.
Hook for strap
To avoid dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the strap when performing
hand-held shooting.
5.
(On/Standby) button6.
Memory card/connector cover7.
Monitor8.
MENU button9.
Speaker10.
SHUTTER/MOVIE button11.
Recording lamp12.
Up button/DISP (Display switching) button13.
Battery cover14.
Down button/ (Playback) button15.
(Enter) button/Custom key16.
Left button/Custom key17.
Right button/Fn (Function) button18.
HDMI micro jack19.
Memory card slot20.
Multi/Micro USB Terminal
For details on compatible accessories for the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony website, or consult your
Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
21.
Access lamp/charge lamp22.
Microphone jack
When an external microphone is connected, the internal microphone is turned off automatically. When the
external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera.
23.
Battery insertion slot24.
Battery lock lever25.
Tripod socket hole
Use a tripod with a screw 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) or shorter in length.
26.
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To reattach the memory card/connector cover, insert it into the camera.
Memory card protector
Attach the memory card protector when you use the camera with an HDMI cable, micro USB cable, or external
microphone connected. The memory card protector prevents memory card access errors when the memory card is
accidentally loosened due to vibration or shock, etc.
To remove the memory card protector, pull it out while pressing the holding parts on the top and the bottom of the
protector.
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DSC-RX0
List of icons on the screen
The displayed contents and their positions shown below are just a guideline, and may differ from the actual display.
Because the monitor of this camera is small, some characters and icons may be difficult to see.
For shooting
For playback
P M
Shoot Mode
Memory recall
NO CARD
Memory card
Scene Recognition icons
1h30m
Recordable time of movies
100
Remaining number of recordable images
Aspect ratio of still images
15M / 14M / 13M / 10M / 7.7M / 6.9M / 6.5M / 5.2M / 3.8M / 3.4M / 3.2M / 2.6M / VGA
Image size of still images
1.
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Image quality of still images
Frame rate of movies
Record setting of movies
Remaining battery
Remaining battery warning
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USB power supply
Bluetooth connection
Connected to smartphone to control the camera/Not connected to smartphone (Single/Multi (Group Owner)/Multi
(Client))
Airplane Mode
Overlay icon
No audio recording of movies
Wind Noise Reduct.
Setting Effect OFF
Database file full/Database file error
Overheating warning
Spot metering area
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
Audio Level Display
View Mode
100-0003
Folder-File number
File format of movies
Protect
DPOF
DPOF set
PC Remote
Copyright information writing on
240fps 250fps 480fps 500fps 960fps 1000fps
Frame rate for HFR shooting
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Recording timing
Gamma Disp. Assist
Writing data/Number of images left to write
Drive Mode
Metering Mode
Focus Mode
7500K A5 G5
White Balance
Focus Area
DRO/Auto HDR
+3 +3 +3
Creative Style /Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Picture Effect
―
Picture Profile
Zebra
2.
Lock-on AF
Lock-on AF Cancel
Guide display for Lock-on AF
Select Focus Point On/Off
Guide display for setting [Focus Area]
Set to NEAR
Cancel NEAR mode
Guide display for setting [Preset Focus]
Set Focus
Guide display for setting [Manual Focus]
Shooting Standby
Shooting Setting
Guide display for HFR shooting
NEAR mode
Bracket indicator
STBY
Movie recording standby
REC
0:12
Recording time of the movie (m:s)
1/250
Shutter speed
F4.0
Aperture Value (The aperture value of this camera is fixed at F4.0.)
±0.0
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Metered Manual
±0.0
Exposure compensation
ISO400
ISO sensitivity
AE lock
Focus index
Histogram
Picture Effect error
Auto HDR image warning
2017-1-1
10:37AM
Date of recording
3/7
File number/Number of images in the view mode
Copyright information exists for image
REC Control
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Inserting the battery pack into the camera
Explains how to insert the battery pack into the camera.
Note
When closing the cover, make sure that the yellow mark under the slide lock is hidden and the cover is tightly closed. If foreign
matter such as grains of sand is caught inside the cover, it may damage the sealing gasket and cause water penetration.
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Open the battery cover.
1
Insert the battery pack while pressing the battery lock lever (A) with the tip of the battery until the battery
locks into place.
2
Close the cover.
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Charging the battery pack while it is inserted in the camera
When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged battery pack will discharge
little by little, even if you do not use it. To avoid missing a shooting opportunity, charge the battery pack before shooting.
Charging time (Full charge)
The charging time is approximately 135 min. using the AC Adaptor (supplied).
The charging time may differ depending on the remaining capacity of the battery pack or the charging conditions.
The battery pack can be charged even when it is not fully depleted.
The above charging time applies when charging a fully depleted battery pack (supplied) at a temperature of 25°C
(77°F). Charging may take longer depending on the conditions of use and the environment.
Turn the power off.
1
Connect the camera with the battery pack inserted to the AC Adaptor (supplied) using the micro USB cable
(supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
A: Charge lamp
Lit (orange): Charging
Off: Charging finished
Flashing (orange): Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper
temperature range
If the charge lamp lights up once and then immediately turns off, the battery pack is fully charged.
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