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4-530-690-21(1)
Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual GB
Cámara fotografía digital / Manual de instrucciones ES
DSC-HX400/HX400V
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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. Fn (Function) MENU (In-Camera Gu
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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. _____________________________ GB WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DANGER
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� 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. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket) imm
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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 GB 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. Operation is subject to the follo
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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. For Customers in Europe [ Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan For EU produ
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[ 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.
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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 A GPS receiver (built-in, DSC- B CUSTOM (Custom) button HX400V only) � You can assign a desired function B Stereo microphone to the CUSTOM button. C Shutter button C Eye sensor D For shooting: W/T (zoom) lever D Viewfinder � When you look into the For viewing: (Index) lever/ viewfinder, the viewfinder mod
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J Mode dial � When adjusting the diopter level, point the camera to a bright area (Intelligent Auto)/ to make it easier to adjust the (Superior Auto)/ diopter level. (Program Auto)/ C Multi/Micro USB Terminal* (Aperture Priority)/ � Supports Micro USB compatible (Shutter Priority)/ device. (Manual Exposure)/ D Connector cover 1/2 (Memory recall)/ (Movie)/ (iSweep E HDMI micro jack GB Panorama)/ (Scene F Speaker Selection) G LCD screen K Control dial L Wi-Fi sensor (built-in) M (N Mark) � To
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* 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. GB 10
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Inserting the battery pack Battery eject lever GB Open the cover. 1 Insert the battery pack. 2 � 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. GB 11
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Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA and Canada Power cord (Mains lead) Power/Charge lamp Lit: Charging Off: Charging finished Flashing: For customers in countries/ Charging error or charging paused regions other than the USA temporarily because the camera is not and Canada within the proper temperature range Connect the camera to the AC Adaptor (supplied), 1 using the micro USB cable (supplied). Connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 The Power/Charge lamp
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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). � The battery pack may not be effectively charged if the terminal section o
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� 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. – Do not turn on/off
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� 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. � The number of minutes for movie shooting is based on the CIPA standard, and is GB for shooting
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Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Ensure that the notched corner is faced correctly. Open the cover. 1 Insert the memory card (sold separately). 2 � With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Close the cover. 3 GB 16
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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 Memory Stick Micro™ (M2) (Mark2 only) SD memory card (Class 4 or faster) GB C SDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) SDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) microSD memory card (Class 4 or faster) D microSDHC memory card (Class 4 or faster) microSDXC memory card (Class 4 or faster) � In this manual, the products in the table are collectively r
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Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) Control button Select items: v/V/b/B Set: z Press the ON/OFF (Power) button. 1 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. Check that [Enter] is selected on the screen, then press 2 z on the control button. Select a desired geographic location by following the 3 on-screen instructions, then press z. Set [Daylight Savings], [Date/Time] and [Date Format
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Shooting still images/movies Shutter button GB W/T (zoom) lever Mode dial MOVIE W: zoom out : Intelligent Auto T: zoom in : Movie Shooting still images Press the shutter button halfway down to focus. 1 When the image is in focus, a beep sounds and the z indicator lights. Press the shutter button fully down to shoot an image. 2 Shooting movies Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording. 1 � Use the W/T (zoom) lever to change the zoom ratio. Press the MOVIE button again to stop recording.
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� 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) Select images:B (next)/b (previous) or turn the control dial (Delete) Set: z Press the (Playback) button. 1 �
