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- Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 1
4-469-577-11(1) Digital Still Camera Instruction Manual DSC-RX1/RX1R - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 2
. Refer to these numbers whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. DSC-RX1/DSC-RX1R Serial No. Model No. AC-UD10/AC-UD11 same or equivalent type recommended by Sony. • Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in the instructions. AC Adaptor Use the nearby wall - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 3
U.S.A. UL is an internationally recognized safety organization. The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed. If Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-RX1, DSC-RX1R Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 manual could void your authority to operate this - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 4
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 5
that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-oflife to the applicable collection - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 6
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 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 7
be selected using the Fn (Function) button 25 Functions that can be selected using the MENU button ... 27 Using the In-Camera Guide 35 Preparing the camera Charging the battery pack 36 Charging time (Full charge 38 Charging by connecting to a computer 39 Checking the remaining battery charge - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 8
(Windows) ... 60 Recommended computer environment (Mac 60 Installing "PlayMemories Home 62 Installing "Image Data Converter 63 Others Learning more about the camera ("Cyber-shot User Guide 64 Checking the number of images and recordable time of movies 65 Specifications 69 Index 73 GB 8 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 9
Mode (25) You can select an appropriate drive mode to suit your purposes, such as single shooting, continuous shooting, or bracket shooting. Features of this camera Macro mode (47) You can shoot close-ups of subjects such as flowers or food. GB 9 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 10
scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. Movie recording with manual adjustments (26) You can adjust the exposure in P, A, S, or M mode even when shooting movies. How to operate or customize the camera Display information (29) You can change the screen display mode by pressing DISP - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 11
• This manual describes 1080 60i- compatible devices and 1080 50icompatible devices. 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. 1080 60i-compatible device: 60i 1080 50i-compatible device: 50i - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 12
flash unit, it may cause a malfunction. No compensation for damaged content or recording failure Sony cannot compensate for failure to record or loss or damage of recorded content due to a malfunction of the camera or recording media, etc. Back up recommendation To avoid the data loss, always copy - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 13
in MP4 format with this camera cannot be played on devices other than those that support MPEG-4 AVC/H.264. • manual The photographs used as examples of pictures in this manual are reproduced images, and are not actual images shot using this camera. On the data specifications described in this manual - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 14
may be supplied with your camera. Use the appropriate one that matches your country/region. • Shoulder strap (1) • Lens cap (1) AC Adaptor AC-UD11 (1) (For customers in the USA and Canada) • Shoe cap (1) (Attached on the camera) • Cleaning Cloth (1) • Instruction Manual (1) (this manual) GB 14 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 15
for details on operation for the parts. Front side Before use A Hooks for shoulder strap • Attach both ends of the strap to the camera. G Macro switching ring (47) H Focus mode dial (23) I Focusing ring (23) B AF illuminator (28)/Self-timer lamp C Lens hood index D Lens E Aperture ring - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 16
internal microphone to the external microphone. If the external microphone is a plug-in-power type, the power of the microphone is supplied by the camera. G LCD screen (20) H (Playback) button (49) I Control dial (24, 51) J MOVIE (Movie) button (30, 48) K For shooting: AEL (AE lock) button (30) For - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 17
the shoe, the connection is completed. G Image sensor position mark H Flash** I Microphone*** * For details on compatible accessories for the multi interface shoe, visit the Sony web site, or consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. You can also use accessories that are - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 18
) C Access lamp (42) D Lock lever E Speaker F Tripod socket hole • Use a tripod with a screw less than 5.5 mm (7/32 inches) long. Otherwise, you cannot firmly secure the camera, and damage to the camera may occur. G Battery/Memory card cover (36, 41) GB 18 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 19
30). • You can move the selection frame by turning the control wheel or pressing the up/down/left/right side of the wheel. In this manual, pressing the up/down/left/right side of the wheel is shown by v/V/b/B. Before use GB 19 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 20
List of icons on the screen For LCD screen mode* For playback (Basic information display) * Viewfinder mode is available and is suitable for shooting with an external viewfinder (sold separately). A Display Indication Display Indication Shooting mode (51) P P* A S M Memory card (41)/ Upload - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 21
Before use Display Indication Recording mode of movies (28) Display List of icons on the screen Indication Flash mode (25)/Red-eye reduction (29) Battery charge remaining (39) Flash charge in progress Setting Effect OFF (30) Does not record sound during movie recording (29) Wind Noise Reduction - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 22
) Exposure compensation/ Metered manual Flash compensation (25) EV scale (for viewfinder mode only) Smile Detection Sensitivity indicator D Display List of icons on the screen Indication Spot metering circle Level Smart teleconverter Smart Zoom/Clear Image Zoom (27)/Digital Zoom (27) Shutter speed - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 23
LCD screen. button Plays back images. button Displays the In-Camera Guide./Deletes images. C (Custom) button Assigns a frequently-used function Manually sets the aperture value (F-number). Macro switching ring Switches to close-up shooting mode. Focusing ring Adjusts the focus manually - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 24
item using v/V/b/B on the control wheel, then press z to execute. The setting screen appears. 3 Following the operation guide, select and execute the desired function. Operation guide To set the functions directly on the shooting information screen Turn the control wheel without pressing z in step - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 25
Functions list Functions that can be selected using the Fn (Function) button The functions that can be selected using the Fn button are as follows: Drive Mode Flash Mode ISO Metering Mode Autofocus Area White Balance DRO/Auto HDR Creative Style Flash Comp. Smile/Face Detect. Scene Selection Sets - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 26
to suit your subject or effect. (P/A/S/M) Shoots still images with a texture unique to the selected effect. (Off/Toy Camera/Pop Color/Posterization/Retro Photo/Soft High-key/Partial Color/High Contrast Mono./Soft Focus/ HDR Painting/Rich-tone Mono./Miniature/Watercolor/ Illustration) Analyzes the - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 27
using the MENU button You can set up the basic settings for the camera as a whole, or execute functions such as shooting, playback, or Up/Down) Clear Image Zoom* Digital Zoom* Provides a higher-quality zoomed image than with Digital Zoom. (On/Off) Provides zoomed images at higher magnification - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 28
Long Exposure NR High ISO NR AF Illuminator Sets noise reduction processing for shots with a shutter speed of 1 second or longer. (On/Off) aid focusing. (Auto/Off) * Available only when [Smart Telecon./Zoom] (page 30) is set to [Zoom]. Color Space AEL w/ shutter Memory Changes the range of color - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 29
movie recording. (On/Off) Custom menu FINDER/LCD Setting Red Eye Reduction Grid Line Auto Review When using a viewfinder (sold separately), sets the method for switching between the viewfinder and LCD screen. (Auto/Manual) Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when using flash. (On/Off) Sets a grid line - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 30
Effect/Image Size/Aspect Ratio/Quality/AEL hold/AEL toggle/ AEL hold/ AEL toggle/ AF/MF Control Hold / AF/MF Control Toggle / Smart Telecon./ Zoom /Focus Magnifier/Memory/Deactivate the LCD/Not set) Func. of AEL button Assigns the desired functions to the AEL button. The available functions are - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 31
Functions list Functions that can be selected using the MENU button Exp.comp.set Sets whether to adjust the exposure within the flash light range. (Ambient&flash/Ambient only) Bracket order Selects the order in exposure bracket and white balance bracket shooting. (0 t - t +/- t 0 t +) Lens - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 32
All Movies(MP4)/ Cancel All AVCHD view files) Adds a print order mark to a still image. (DPOF Setup/Date Imprint) Picture Effect Volume Settings Sets how to play back an image recorded in portrait. (Auto Rotate/Manual Rotate) Memory Card Tool menu Format File Number Folder Name Select REC Folder - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 33
/5 Min/1 Min/20 Sec/10 Sec) Sets the resolution when the camera is connected to an HDMI TV. (Auto/1080p/1080i) Operates the camera from a TV that supports "BRAVIA" Sync. (On/Off) Upload Settings* USB Connection Sets the upload function of the camera when using an Eye-Fi card. (On/Off) Sets the USB - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 34
MENU button USB LUN Setting USB Power Supply PAL/NTSC Selector (only for 1080 50icompatible models) Audio signals Sets the mode when the camera is connected to a computer using a USB connection. (Multi/Single) Sets whether to supply power using a USB connection. (On/Off) Plays back movies recorded - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 35
Using the In-Camera Guide You can use the (Delete) button not only for deleting images but also for displaying a built-in instruction guide. Press the (Delete) button on the Fn screen or menu screen to display explanations for the currently selected function or setting. (Delete) button Functions - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 36
the battery pack When using the camera for the first time, be sure to charge the battery pack. The charged battery pack is discharged little by little, even when you do not - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 37
micro USB cable (supplied), and connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). For customers in the USA and Canada Preparing the camera Power cord (Mains lead) For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada The charge lamp lights orange, and charging starts. • Turn - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 38
battery pack Notes • If the charge lamp on the camera flashes when the AC Adaptor is connected to the disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, micro USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied). Charging time (Full charge - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 39
/off or restart the computer, or wake the computer to resume from sleep mode when a USB connection has been established between the computer and the camera. The camera may cause a malfunction. Before turning on/off, or restarting the computer or waking the computer from sleep mode, disconnect the - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 40
). When shooting for extended periods, battery consumption can be reduced. You can shoot or play back images without a battery pack in the camera. However, insert a charged battery pack under shooting conditions that require a lot of power, such as when using a viewfinder (sold separately) or when - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 41
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) "Memory Stick Duo" media and SD cards can be used with this camera. For details, see page 42. 1 Slide the lever to open the cover. 2 Insert the memory card (sold separately). • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 42
used You can use the following types of memory cards with this camera. However, proper operation cannot be guaranteed for all types of memory 4 or faster) microSDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) • In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows: A: "Memory - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 43
, the screen to set the date and time appears. 1 Set the power switch to ON to turn on the camera. The screen to set the date and time appears. • To turn the camera off, set the power switch to OFF. 2 Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press z on the - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 44
date and time, use the menu. MENU button t 1 t [Date/ Time Setup] or [Area Setting] (page 32) MENU button Maintaining the date and time setting This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off, or the - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 45
that occurs during shooting, resulting in a blurred image. The SteadyShot function is available with this camera to reduce camera shake during movie recording. MENU button t 1 t [SteadyShot] t Select the desired setting. Notes • The SteadyShot function is available only for movie shooting. You - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 46
distance is approximately 0.3 m (1 ft.) (from the image sensor (page 17)). 4 Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. • When the camera detects and shoots a face with [Auto Port. Framing] set to [Auto], the captured image is automatically trimmed into a suitable composition. Both the - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 47
Shooting techniques • When you turn the macro switching ring to "0,2m-0,35m," the camera is set to macro mode. The shortest shooting distance is approximately 0.2 m (0.65 ft.). Macro mode is suitable for shooting close-ups of subjects such as - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 48
continually adjusts the focus. 2 Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording. MOVIE button Notes • The sound of the camera in operation may be recorded while recording a movie. You can disable the sound recording by setting [Audio Recording] to [Off] (page 29). • The continuous recording - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 49
counterclockwise during pause. • Movies are played back in frame advance. V t v/V v Notes • Movies recorded using other devices may not play back on this camera. Switching between still images and movies To play back still images, set [Still/Movie Select] to [Folder View(Still)], and to play back - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 50
Deleting images Once you have deleted an image, you cannot restore it. Be sure that you want to delete the image before proceeding. 1 While displaying the image you want to delete, press the (Delete) button. (Delete) button 2 Select [Delete] with v on the control wheel, then press z. Notes • - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 51
the aperture ring. Calls up settings pre-registered in [Memory] in the Still shooting menu (page 28). Allows you to shoot movies. You can manually adjust the exposure (the shutter speed and the aperture value) in M mode. Allows you to shoot panoramic images by combining multiple images. Allows you - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 52
Functions available for each shooting mode The functions you can use depend on the selected shooting mode. In the table below, indicates the function is available, and a - indicates the function is not available. The functions you cannot use are displayed in gray on the screen. Shoot Mode (51) / - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 53
functions Various functions Using the various functions This manual mainly provides an introduction on the use of the camera and a list of functions. To learn more about the camera, refer to "Cyber-shot User Guide," which offers in-depth instructions on the many functions. ISO/Multi Frame Noise - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 54
setting. Hand-held Twilight You can shoot night scenes with less noise and blur without using a tripod. A burst of shots is taken, and image processing is applied to reduce subject blur, camera shake, and noise. 1 Set the mode dial to . 2 Press the Fn button and select [Hand-held Twilight]. GB 54 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 55
[DRO/Auto HDR] function, you can capture various gradations of the contrast of images. [D-Range Opt.]: By dividing the image into small areas, the camera analyses the contrast of light and shadow between the subject and the background, and produces an image with the optimal brightness and gradation - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 56
the Quick Navi screen, which is suitable when using a viewfinder (sold separately). For details on how to attach the viewfinder, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the viewfinder. 1 Press DISP on the control wheel to set the screen mode to [For viewfinder]. 2 Press the Fn button to - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 57
Various functions Using the various functions Functions available on the Quick Navi screen Auto Mode/Scene Selection/Image Size/Quality/Drive Mode/Flash Mode/ Smile/Face Detect. /Metering Mode/White Balance/ DRO/Auto HDR / Creative Style/Picture Effect/Auto Port. Framing/Flash Comp./ISO/Aspect - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 58
the software Use the following applications to optimize use of the images shot with your Cyber-shot camera. • "Image Data Converter" • "PlayMemories Home" For details on ] t [Help] t [Image Data Converter Ver.4]. "Image Data Converter" support page (English only) http://www.sony.co.jp/ids-se/ GB 58 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 59
You can import images shot with the camera to your computer and Guide]. • For Windows 8, select the [PlayMemories Home] icon from the Start screen to start [PlayMemories Home], then select [PlayMemories Home Help Guide] from [Help] menu. "PlayMemories Home" support page (English only) http://www.sony - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 60
SP2/ Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 "PlayMemories Home" CPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (For playing/editing the High Definition movies: Intel Core dots or more * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 61
2 or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time, some devices, including the camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using. • Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant) allows advanced transfer - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 62
, go to the following URL, then click [Install] t [Run]. www.sony.net/pm 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. • When the message to connect the camera to a computer is displayed, connect the camera and computer using the micro USB cable (supplied). To the micro USB - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 63
8 CPU: Pentium 4 or faster * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. ** Starter (Edition) is not supported. 2 Download the software from the following URL and install it on your computer. http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ Mac: 1 Check your computer environment. OS (pre-installed - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 64
Others Learning more about the camera ("Cybershot User Guide") "Cyber-shot User 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 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 65
a memory card The table below shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded on a memory card formatted with this camera. The values are defined using Sony standard memory cards for testing. The values may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the type of memory card used - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 66
can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: - Using Sony "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Mark2) media (sold separately) - The on the CIPA standard, and is for shooting under the following conditions: (CIPA: Camera & Imaging Products Association) - [Quality] is set to [Fine]. - The focus - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 67
- "Actual shooting (movies)": Indicates the approximate shooting time as a guideline when you repeatedly perform shooting, zooming, standby for shooting, and turning on and off the camera. - "Continuous shooting (movies)": When continuous shooting ends because of set limits (29 minutes), press the - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 68
time may differ depending on shooting conditions and the memory card used. • When is indicated, stop recording the movie. The temperature inside the camera has increased to an unacceptable level. • For details on movie playback, see page 49. Notes on continuous movie recording • It requires a lot of - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 69
mm), Exmor CMOS image sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 24.7 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 24.3 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Sonnar T* control: Automatic exposure, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual exposure, Scene Selection (7 modes) White balance: - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 70
RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 Format), DPOF compatible Movies (AVCHD format): AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compatible Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, equipped with Dolby Digital Stereo (17 oz) Microphone: Stereo Speaker: Monaural Exif Print: Compatible PRINT Image Matching III: Compatible GB 70 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 71
Wh (1 240 mAh) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications Trademarks • The following marks are trademarks of Sony Corporation. , "Cyber-shot," "Memory Stick," , "Memory Stick PRO," , "Memory Stick Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO Duo," , "Memory Stick PRO-HG - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 72
of their respective developers or manufacturers. However, the ™ or ® marks are not used in all cases in this manual. • Add further enjoyment with your PlayStation 3 by downloading the application to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Specifications GB 72 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 73
23 F File Format 48 Fn 24, 25 Func. of C Button 30 Function button 24, 25 H Hand-held Twilight 54 I Image Data Converter .......... 58, 63 In-Camera Guide 35 ISO 53 L Language 11, 34 LCD screen 20 M Macro switching ring 47 Memory card 41, 42 MENU 27 Menu 27 Microphone jack 16 MOVIE - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 74
P PlayMemories Home 59, 62 Index W White Balance 25 Q Quick Navi 56 R Recordable time of movies .........67 Recording movies 48 Reducing camera shake 45 S Scene Selection 25 Set the clock 43 Shooting 46 Shooting mode 51 Shooting still images 46 Shoulder strap 15 Software 58 - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 75
Index GB 75 Index - Sony DSC-RX1R | Instruction Manual - Page 76
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