English 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/DSC-HX9V Serial No. ______________________________ Model No.
• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries. • 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.
Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-HX9V 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. Operation is subject to the...
For Customers in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this DSC-HX9V Digital Still Camera is in compliance with the 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 Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
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.
Refer to “Cyber-shot User Guide” (HTML) on supplied CD-ROM For details on advanced operations, please read “Cyber-shot User Guide” (HTML) on the CD-ROM (supplied) using a computer. For Windows users: 1 Click [User Guide] [Install]. 2 Start “User Guide” from the shortcut on the desktop. For Macintosh users: 1 Select the [User Guide] folder and copy [eng] folder stored in [User Guide] folder to your computer.
Identifying parts C For shooting: W/T (Zoom) lever For viewing: (Playback zoom) lever/ (Index) lever D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E CUSTOM (Custom) button F Power/Charge lamp G ON/OFF (Power) button H Flash • Do not hold your fingers near the flash.
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V Tripod receptacle • 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. W Battery eject lever X Access lamp Y Memory card slot Z Battery/memory card cover (TransferJet™) mark wk Multi connector (Type3b)
Inserting the battery pack Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. • While pressing the battery eject lever, insert the battery pack as illustrated. Make sure that the battery eject lever locks after insertion. Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA, Canada For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada...
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(wall socket) immediately to disconnect the power source. • When charging is finished, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). • Be sure to use only genuine Sony brand battery packs, multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied) and AC Adaptor (supplied).
Charging by connecting to a computer The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a multi-use terminal USB cable. Note • 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.
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• The number of images that can be recorded is for shooting under the following conditions: – Using Sony “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark2) media (sold separately) – The battery pack is used at an ambient temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Supplying power The camera can be supplied with power 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.
Memory cards that you can use Memory card For still images For movies a (Mark2 only) Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo — a (Class 4 or faster) SD memory card a (Class 4 or faster) SDHC memory card a (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card...
Setting the clock Select items: Set the numeric value of date and time: / Set: Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. Date & Time setting is displayed when you press the ON/OFF (Power) button for the first time. • It may take time for the power to turn on and allow operation. Select a desired language.
Shooting still images/movies W: zoom out T: zoom in : Intelligent Auto : Movie Mode Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down.
Viewing images W: zoom out T: zoom in Select images: B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control wheel Set: z Press the (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 Select an image by pressing B (next)/b (previous) on the control wheel or by turning the control wheel.
In-Camera Guide This camera contains an internal function guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. Press the / (In-Camera Guide) button. • When viewing images, [Delete/In-Camera Guide] is displayed. Select [In-Camera Guide]. Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide]. Shoot/ playback guide: Search for various operation functions in shooting/viewing mode.
Introduction of other functions Other functions 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 Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, try the other functions.
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Still Image Size/ Select the image size and the quality for still images, Panorama Image panoramic images or movie files. Size/Movie Size/ Movie Quality Adjust the exposure manually. Adjust the luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjust color tones of an image. White Balance Adjust color tones according to the adjusted value set Shift...
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Register Setting Register the desired modes or camera settings. In-Camera Guide Search the camera’s functions according to your needs. * DSC-HX9V only Viewing Slideshow Select a method of continuous playback. 3D Viewing Set to play back images shot in 3D mode on a 3D TV. Send by Transfer data by closely aligning two products equipped TransferJet...
Setting items If you press the MENU button while shooting or during playback, (Settings) is provided as a final selection. You can change the default settings on the (Settings) screen. Movie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Digital Zoom/ Wind Noise Reduct./Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/ Shooting Settings Write Date/Expanded Focus/Custom Button Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/...
Number of still images and recordable time of movies The number of still images and recordable time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card. Still images (Units: Images) Capacity Internal memory Memory card Approx. 19 MB 2 GB Size 9600...
– To determine whether your camera supports the GPS function, check the model name of your camera. GPS-compatible: DSC-HX9V GPS-incompatible: DSC-HX9 – To check if your camera supports the TransferJet function, and whether it is a 1080 60i-compatible device or 1080 50i-compatible device, check for the following marks on the bottom of the camera.
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Notes on recording/playback • Before you start recording, make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly. • The camera is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. • Avoid exposing the camera to water. If water enters inside the camera, a malfunction may occur.
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Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws. 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. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
Effective pixel number of camera: AVCHD format-compliant Approx. 16.2 Megapixels (1080 60p or 50p/Original Lens: Sony G 16× zoom lens standard) f = 4.28 mm – 68.48 mm (24 mm – Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 384 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) Audio: Dolby Digital 2ch, F3.3 (W) –...
AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B [Input and Output connectors] Power requirements: AC 100 V to HDMI connector: HDMI mini jack 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA Multi connector: Type3b Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A (AV-out/USB/DC-in): Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C Video output (32 °F to 104 °F) Audio output (Stereo)
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