4-530-690-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-HX400/HX400V
English Learning more about the camera (“Help Guide”) “Help Guide” is an on-line manual. Refer to it for in-depth instructions on the many functions of the camera. 1 Access the Sony support page. http://www.sony.net/SonyInfo/Support/ 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the support page. • Check the model name on the bottom of your camera. Viewing the Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide.
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-HX400/DSC-HX400V Serial No. _____________________________ Model No. AC-UB10C/AC-UB10D Serial No. _____________________________ WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Be sure to charge the battery pack using a genuine Sony battery charger or a device that can charge the battery pack. • Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children. • Keep the battery pack dry. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. [ AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when using the AC Adaptor.
For Customers in the U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only. [ Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX400V Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part15 of the FCC Rules.
For Customers in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
[ Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.
Identifying parts • When the Zoom/Focus switch is set to MF or DMF, turn the manual ring to adjust the focus. A For shooting: Fn (Function) button For viewing: (Send to Smartphone) button B CUSTOM (Custom) button • You can assign a desired function to the CUSTOM button. C Shutter button D For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever For viewing: (Index) lever/ (Playback zoom) lever E Self-timer lamp/AF illuminator F Lens G Flash • Press the (Flash pop-up) button to use the flash.
J Mode dial (Intelligent Auto)/ (Superior Auto)/ (Program Auto)/ (Aperture Priority)/ (Shutter Priority)/ (Manual Exposure)/ 1/2 (Memory recall)/ (Movie)/ (iSweep Panorama)/ (Scene Selection) K Control dial L Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) M (N Mark) • Touch the mark when you connect the camera to a smartphone equipped with the NFC function. • NFC (Near Field Communication) is an international standard of the short-range wireless communication technology.
* For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe and the Multi/Micro USB Terminal, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are compatible with the accessory shoe. Operations with other manufacturers’ accessories are not guaranteed.
Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever 1 Open the cover. the battery pack. 2 Insert • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. • Closing the cover with the battery inserted incorrectly may damage the camera.
Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Power cord (Mains lead) For customers in countries/ regions other than the USA and Canada Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: Charging error or charging paused temporarily because the camera is not within the proper temperature range the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 1 Connect using the micro USB cable (supplied). the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket).
Notes • If the Power/Charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket), this indicates that charging is temporarily stopped because the temperature is outside the recommended range. 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 (50ºF to 86ºF).
• If you connect the camera to a computer when power is turned on, the battery is not charged but the camera will be powered by the computer, which allows you to import images to a computer without worrying about the battery running out. Notes • Note the following points when charging via a computer: – If the camera is connected to a laptop computer that is not connected to a power source, the laptop battery level decreases. Do not charge for an extended period of time.
• The number for “Shooting (still images)” is based on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) – DISP is set to [Display All Info.]. – Shooting once every 30 seconds. – The zoom is switched alternately between the W and T ends. – The flash is used once every two times. – The power is turned on and off once every ten times.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure that the notched corner is faced correctly. 1 Open the cover. the memory card (sold separately). 2 Insert • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. 3 Close the cover.
x Memory cards that can be used Memory card For still images For movies Memory Stick XC-HG Duo™ A Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (Mark2 only) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ B C D Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) (Mark2 only) SD memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) microSDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) microSDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) • In this manual, the products in the table are collecti
Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Control button Select items: v/V/b/B Set: z the ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 Press The Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time. • It may take some time for the power to turn on and allow operation. that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press 2 Check z on the control button. a desired geographic location by following the 3 Select on-screen instructions, then press z.
Shooting still images/movies Shutter button Mode dial : Intelligent Auto : Movie MOVIE W/T (zoom) lever W: zoom out T: zoom in Shooting still images the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 Press When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. 2 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. Shooting movies the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 1 Press • Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom ratio. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
• For the continuous shooting time of a movie recording, refer to “Number of still images and recordable time of movies” (page 29). 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. Viewing images Control dial W: zoom out T: zoom in Control button (Playback) (Delete) Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control dial Set: z the (Playback) button.
Introduction of other functions Control dial Fn (Function) MENU Control button x Control button DISP (Display Contents): Allows you to change the screen display. (Drive Mode): Allows you to switch between shooting methods, such as single shooting, continuous shooting or bracket shooting. (Exposure Comp.): Allows you to compensate the exposure and brightness for the entire image. (Photo Creativity): Allows you to operate the camera intuitively and shoot creative images easily.
x Menu Items (Camera Settings) Image Size Selects the size of still images. Aspect Ratio Selects the aspect ratio for still images. Quality Sets the image quality for still images. Panorama: Size Selects the size of panoramic images. Panorama: Direction Sets the shooting direction for panoramic images. File Format Selects the movie file format. Record Setting Selects the size of the recorded movie frame. Drive Mode Sets the drive mode, such as for continuous shooting.
Lock-on AF Sets the function to track a subject and continue focusing. Smile/Face Detect. Selects to detect faces and adjust various settings automatically. Sets to automatically release the shutter when a smile is detected. Soft Skin Effect Sets the Soft Skin Effect and the effect level. Auto Obj. Framing Analyzes the scene when capturing faces, close-ups, or subjects tracked by the Lock-on AF function, and automatically trims and saves another copy of the image with a more impressive composition.
Peaking Color Sets the color used for the peaking function. Exposure Set. Guide Sets the guide displayed when exposure settings are changed in the shooting screen. Zoom Setting Sets whether to use the Clear Image Zoom and Digital Zoom when zooming. FINDER/MONITOR Sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and screen. Write Date Sets whether to record a shooting date on the still image. Function Menu Set. Customizes the functions displayed when the Fn (Function) button is pressed.
(Application) Application List Displays the application list. You can select the application you want to use. Introduction Displays instructions on using the application. (Playback) Delete Deletes an image. View Mode Sets the way in which images are grouped for playback. Image Index Displays multiple images at the same time. Slide Show Shows a slide show. Rotate Enlarge Image Rotates the image. Enlarges the playback images.
Mode Dial Guide Turns the mode dial guide (the explanation of each shooting mode) on or off. Display Quality Sets the display quality. Pwr Save Start Time Sets the length of time until the camera turns off automatically. PAL/NTSC Selector (only for 1080 50i compatible models) By changing the TV format of the device, shooting in a different movie format is possible. Demo Mode Sets demonstration movie playback to on or off.
Version Displays the camera software version. Setting Reset Restores settings to their defaults. Features of PlayMemories Home™ The software PlayMemories Home allows you to import still images and movies to your computer and use them. PlayMemories Home is required for importing AVCHD movies to your computer.
• If the software PMB (Picture Motion Browser), supplied with models released before 2011, has already been installed on your computer, PlayMemories Home will overwrite it during the installation. Use PlayMemories Home, the successor software of PMB. x System requirements You can find the system requirements for the software at the following URL: www.sony.
Adding functions to the camera You can add the desired functions to your camera by connecting to the application download website (PlayMemories Camera Apps™) via the Internet. http://www.sony.net/pmca • After installing an application, you can call up the application by touching an NFC-enabled Android smartphone to the N mark on the camera, using the [One-touch(NFC)] function.
x Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files. Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes (a product specification limit). The maximum continuous recording time of an MP4 (12M) format movie is about 15 minutes (limited by the 2 GB file size restriction).
Notes on using the camera Functions built into this camera • This manual describes 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. – To determine whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of your camera. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX400V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX400 – To check whether your camera is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50icompatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.
Do not use/store the camera in the following places • In an extremely hot, cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. • Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.
On charging the battery • If you charge a battery that has not been used for a long time, you may be unable to charge it to the proper capacity. This is due to the battery characteristics. Charge the battery again. • Batteries which have not been used for more than a year may have become deteriorated. Warning on copyright Television programs, films, videotapes, and other materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws.
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.82 mm (1/2.3 type) Exmor R™ CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 21.1 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 20.4 Megapixels Lens: ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 50× zoom lens f = 4.3 mm – 215 mm (24 mm – 1 200 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F2.8 (W) – F6.3(T) While shooting movies (16:9): 26.5 mm – 1 325 mm*1 While shooting movies (4:3): 32.
[Power, general] Power: Rechargeable battery pack NP-BX1, 3.6 V AC Adaptor AC-UB10C/UB10D, 5V Power consumption: Approx. 1.4 W (during shooting with the LCD screen) Approx. 1.1 W (during shooting with the viewfinder) Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F) Dimensions (CIPA compliant): 129.6 mm × 93.2 mm × 103.2 mm (5 1/8 inches × 3 3/4 inches × 4 1/8 inches) (W/H/D) Mass (CIPA compliant) (Approx.): 660 g (1 lb 7.
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