Sony DSC-RX0M2 Reference guide

Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX0M2
Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions about your product.
How to change the focusing mode
You can select [Single-shot AF], [Preset Focus], or [Manual Focus] as the focusing mode when
shooting still images or movies.
Using the Movie Edit add-on to edit movies
You can edit recorded movies by installing the Movie Edit add-on to your smartphone.
Interval shooting
You can automatically shoot a series of still images with the shooting interval and number of shots
that you set in advance.
DSC-RX0M2 Accessories compatibility information
This website provides the accessories compatibility information. (Another window will open.)
1

Names of parts/Icons and indicators
Identifying parts
Confirming the operation method
Using the up/down/left/right buttons and the Enter button
Using MENU items
Using the Fn (Function) button
Icons and indicators
List of icons on the screen
Switching the screen display (while shooting/during playback)
DISP Button
Preparing the camera
Checking the camera and the supplied items
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 number of recordable images
Supplying power from a wall outlet (wall socket)
Removing the battery pack
Notes on the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Inserting a memory card (sold separately)
Inserting a memory card
Removing the memory card
Memory cards that can be used
Notes on memory card
Setting language, date and time
Shooting
Shooting still images
2

Shooting movies
Shooting super-slow-motion movies (High Frame Rate)
Selecting a shooting mode
Selecting a shooting mode
The advantages of automatic shooting
Intelligent Auto (still image)
Intelligent Auto (movie)
Superior Auto (still image)
About Scene Recognition
Program Auto (still image/movie)
Manual Exposure (still image/movie)
Memory recall (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
HFR (High Frame Rate): Exposure Mode
Shooting images underwater
Selecting still image size/image quality
File Format (still image)
JPEG Quality (still image)
JPEG Image Size (still image)
Aspect Ratio (still image)
Adjusting the focus
Focus Mode
Focus Area
Focus Area Limit
Adjusting the focus area settings to the camera’s orientation (horizontal/vertical) (Switch V/H AF Area)
● button Tracking
Face/Eye AF Set.
AF Area Auto Clear
Circ. of Focus Point
NEAR Mode in PF
Focus-lock
3

Preset Focus
One-push AF
Manual Focus
MF Assist
Peaking Setting
Focus Magnif. Time
AF/MF control
Using the zoom
Zoom
About zoom scale
Adjusting the exposure
Shutter Speed
Exposure Comp.
Metering Mode
Face Priority in Multi Metering
Spot Metering Point
AE lock
AEL w/ shutter (still image)
Exposure Std. Adjust
Zebra Setting
Selecting a drive mode (Continuous shooting/Self-timer)
Drive Mode
Cont. Shooting
Speed Priority Cont.
Self-timer
Self-timer(Cont)
Cont. Bracket
Single Bracket
WB bracket
DRO Bracket
4

Settings for bracket shooting
Indicator during bracket shooting
Interval Shoot Func.
Selecting the ISO sensitivity
ISO Setting: ISO
ISO Setting: ISO Range Limit
ISO Setting: ISO AUTO Min. SS
Correcting the brightness or contrast
D-Range Optimiser (DRO)
Auto HDR
White Balance
White Balance
Priority Set in AWB
Capturing a standard white color to set the white balance (custom white balance)
Shutter AWB Lock (still image)
Selecting an effect mode
Creative Style
Picture Effect
Soft Skin Effect (still image)
Settings for movies
Movie recording formats
File Format (movie)
Record Setting (movie)
Proxy Recording
Marker Display (movie)
Marker Settings (movie)
Mon. Off dur REC (movie)
REC Lamp
Audio Recording
Audio Rec Level
5

Audio Level Display
Wind Noise Reduct.
SteadyShot (movie)
Auto Slow Shutter (movie)
MOVIE Button
Picture Profile
Customizing the shooting functions for convenient use
Memory (Camera Settings1/Camera Settings2)
Function Menu Set.
Assigning frequently used functions to buttons (Custom Key)
Customizing MENU (My Menu)
Add Item
Sort Item
Delete Item
Delete Page
Delete All
Setting the other functions of this product
Face Registration (New Registration)
Face Registration (Order Exchanging)
Face Registration (Delete)
Regist. Faces Priority
Self-portrait/ -timer
High ISO NR (still image)
Audio signals
Write Date (still image)
Color Space (still image)
Grid Line
Auto Review
Live View Display
Release w/o Card
6

Viewing
Viewing still images
Playing back still images
Enlarging an image being played back (Enlarge Image)
Image Index
Display as Group
Playing back movies
Playing back movies
Delete
Specify Printing
Using viewing functions
View Mode
Slide Show
Rotating an image (Rotate)
Rotating recorded images automatically (Display Rotation)
Enlarge Initial Position
Protect
Rating
Cont. PB for Interval
PB Speed for Interval
Viewing images on a TV using an HDMI cable
Changing settings
Monitor Brightness
Gamma Disp. Assist
Volume Settings
Tile Menu
Power Save Start Time
Auto Power OFF Temp.
Flip
NTSC/PAL Selector
7

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
4K Output Select (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
Setting Reset
Using network functions
Controlling this product using a Smartphone
8

Imaging Edge Mobile
Ctrl w/ Smartphone
Controlling the camera from a smartphone via Wi-Fi (Single connection)
Controlling multiple cameras from a smartphone via Wi-Fi (Multiple connections)
Controlling multiple cameras from a smartphone via Wi-Fi using an access point (Multiple connections)
Turning the camera on/off from a smartphone using the Bluetooth function
Transferring images to a Smartphone
Send to Smartphone Func.: Send to Smartphone
Send to Smartphone Func.: Sending Target (proxy movies)
Reading location information from a smartphone
Location Info. Link Set.
Transferring images to a computer
Send to Computer
Transferring images to a TV
View on TV
Changing the network settings
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
Software for Mac computers
Importing images for use on a computer
PlayMemories Home
9

4-748-164-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation
Installing PlayMemories Home
Connecting the product to a computer
Importing images to the computer without using PlayMemories Home
Disconnecting the product from the computer
Developing RAW images/Remote shooting (Imaging Edge)
Imaging Edge
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
Camera control boxes
Precautions/This product
Precautions
About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camera
On the internal rechargeable battery
On cleaning
Number of still images
Recordable time of movies
Using the AC Adaptor/battery charger abroad
AVCHD format
License
Specifications
Trademarks
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Self-diagnosis display
Warning messages
10

Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX0M2
Identifying parts
When the covers are open
Recording lamp1.
Lens2.
Internal microphones3.
11

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.
(On/Standby) button5.
Memory card/connector cover6.
Monitor
You can change the monitor angle to shoot from any position you like.
7.
Recording lamp8.
Speaker9.
SHUTTER/MOVIE button10.
Up button/DISP (Display switching) button11.
Battery cover12.
Down button/ (Playback) button13.
(Enter) button/Custom key14.
MENU button15.
Left button/Custom key16.
Right button/Fn (Function) button17.
HDMI micro jack18.
Memory card slot19.
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.
20.
Access lamp/charge lamp21.
(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.
22.
Battery insertion slot23.
Battery lock lever24.
Tripod socket hole
Use a tripod with a screw 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) or shorter in length.
25.
Hook for strap
To avoid dropping the camera, attach the wrist strap and place your hand through the strap when performing
hand-held shooting.
26.
12

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.
To reattach the memory card/connector cover, insert it into the camera.
Note
Be careful not to lose the memory card/connector cover when you remove it from 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.
13

To remove the memory card protector, pull it out while pressing the holding parts on the top and the bottom of the
protector.
4-748-164-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation
14

Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX0M2
Using the up/down/left/right buttons and the Enter button
You can select setting items by pressing the up/down/left/right buttons. Your selection is determined when you press the
(Enter) button.
: Up button
: Down button
: Left button
: Right button
: Enter button
DISP (Display Setting) is assigned to the up button. Each time you press the DISP button, the displayed content
changes.
(Playback) is assigned to the down button in shooting mode. Pressing the (Playback) button switches the
camera from shooting mode to playback mode. When playing back grouped images, press the down button to play
back images in the group.
Fn (Function) is assigned to the right button in shooting mode.
You can assign the desired functions to the left button and the (Enter) button in shooting mode.
You can display the previous/next image by pressing the left/right button during playback.
4-748-164-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation
15

Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX0M2
Using MENU items
In this section, you learn how to change settings related to all camera operations and execute camera functions including
shooting, playback, and operation methods.
Related Topic
Tile Menu
Add Item
4-748-164-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation
Press MENU button to display the MENU items.
1
Select the setting you want to adjust using the up/down/left/right buttons, and then press the (Enter)
button.
You can move to another MENU tab by selecting one of the icons at the top of the screen (A) and pressing the
left/right button.
You can go back to the previous screen by pressing the MENU button.
2
Select the desired setting value, and press the (Enter) button to confirm.
3
16

Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX0M2
Using the Fn (Function) button
You can register frequently used functions to the Fn (Function) button and recall them while shooting. Up to 12 frequently
used functions can be registered to the Fn (Function) button.
Related Topic
Function Menu Set.
4-748-164-11(1) Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation
Press the Fn (Function) button in shooting mode.
1
Select a function to register by pressing the up/down/left/right buttons, and then press the (Enter)
button.
2
Select the desired setting by following the operating guide (A) , and then press the (Enter) button.
3
17

Help Guide
Digital Still Camera
DSC-RX0M2
List of icons on the screen
Descriptions are given below the indications of the icons.
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
Writing data/Number of images left to write
1.
18

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
RAW
RAW recording
X.FINE FINE STD
JPEG Quality
XAVC S 4K XAVC S HD AVCHD
File format of movies
Record setting of movies
120p 100p 60p 50p 60i 50i 30p 25p 24p
Frame rate of movies
Proxy Recording
240fps 250fps 480fps 500fps 960fps 1000fps
Frame rate for HFR shooting
Remaining battery
Remaining battery warning
/
USB power supply
Bluetooth connection available/Bluetooth connection unavailable
Connected to smartphone to control the camera/Not connected to smartphone (Single/Multi (Group Owner)/Multi
(Client))
Obtaining location information / Location information cannot be obtained
Airplane Mode
Overlay icon
No audio recording of movies
Wind Noise Reduct.
Setting Effect OFF
Database file full/Database file error
Overheating warning
Smart Zoom/ Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom
Spot metering area
Digital level gauge
C:32:00
Self-diagnosis display
Audio Level Display
19

View Mode
Rating
3/7
File number/Number of images in the view mode
Protect
DPOF
DPOF set
PC Remote
Copyright information writing on
REC Timing
Gamma Disp. Assist
Grouped display
Proxy movie included
One-push AF
One-push AF On
SteadyShot off/on, Camera shake warning
Drive Mode
Metering Mode
Focus Mode
7500K A5 G5
White Balance (Auto, Preset, Underwater Auto, Custom, Color temperature, Color filter)
Focus Area
DRO/Auto HDR
+3 +3 +3
Creative Style /Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
Picture Effect
―
Picture Profile
Zebra
Connected to Wi-Fi/Disconnected from Wi-Fi
2.
Tracking
Tracking Cancel
Guide display for tracking
Select Focus Point On/Off
Guide display for setting [Focus Area]
3.
20