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Digital Still Camera / Instruction Manual Цифровой фотоаппарат / Инструкция по эксплуатации RU Цифровий фотоапарат / Посібник з експлуатації DSC-TX20 4-420-016-41(1)
“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. 2 Select your country or region. 3 Search for the model name of your camera within the Checking the supplied items The number in parentheses indicates the number of pieces.
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-TX20 Serial No. _____________________________ Model No.
• 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.
The number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: DSC-TX20 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 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. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
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.
About water-proof, dust-proof, and shock-proof performance of the camera This camera is equipped to be water-proof, dust-proof and shock-proof. Damage caused from misuse, abuse or failure to properly maintain the camera is not covered by the limited warranty. • This camera is water-proof/dust-proof equivalent to IEC60529 IP58. The camera is operable up to a water depth of 5 m for 60 minutes.
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• Confirm that the sealing gasket and its mating surfaces have not become scratched. Even a small scratch may lead to water entering the camera. If the sealing gasket or its mating surfaces become scratched, take the camera to an authorized repair shop to have the sealing gasket replaced for a fee.
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• Do not open the lens cover where the sand is whirling. Cleaning after using the camera under/near water • Always clean the camera with water after use within 60 minutes, and do not open the battery/memory card cover or multi-connector cover before cleaning is finished.
Identifying parts A Microphone B Lens cover C Flash D Self-timer lamp/Smile Shutter lamp/AF illuminator E Lens (Playback) button G MOVIE (Movie) button H LCD screen/Touch panel I ON/OFF (Power) button J Power/Charge lamp K Shutter button L W/T (Zoom) lever M Hook for wrist strap N HDMI mini jack O Multi connector (Type3b)
Inserting the battery pack Open the cover. Insert the battery pack. • Align the battery pack with the guide inside the battery insertion slot. Insert the battery pack until the battery eject lever locks into place. • Securely close the battery cover until you hear the slide lock on the cover catch in place and so that the yellow mark under the slide lock can no longer be seen.
Charging the battery pack For customers in the USA, Canada Power cord (Mains lead) For customers in countries/regions other than the USA and Canada Open the connector cover and connect the camera and the AC Adaptor (supplied), using the multi-use terminal USB cable (supplied).
• 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). • BC-TRN2 battery charger (sold separately) is able to quick-charge the NP-BN rechargeable battery pack supplied with this model.
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 draining the battery pack by connecting the camera to a computer using the multi-use terminal USB cable.
Inserting a memory card (sold separately) Open the cover. Insert the memory card (sold separately). • With the notched corner facing as illustrated, insert the memory card until it clicks into place. Close the cover. Note the notched corner faces correctly.
Memory cards that can be used Memory card Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2) SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card microSD memory card microSDHC memory card • In this manual, the products in the table are collectively referred to as follows: A: “Memory Stick Duo”...
Setting the clock ON/OFF (Power) button Lower the lens cover. The camera is turned on. The power lamp lights up green only when the camera starts up. Date & Time setting is displayed when you turn on the camera for the first time.
Shooting still images/movies Shutter button 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 to shoot an image. Shooting movies Press the MOVIE (Movie) button to start recording.
Viewing images (Playback) Press the • 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 Touch (Next)/ • To play back movies, touch •...
In-Camera Guide This camera is equipped with a built-in instruction guide. This allows you to search the camera’s functions according to your needs. Touch (In-Camera Guide). • The mark will appear on the bottom left of the screen while viewing. Select a search method from [In-Camera Guide].
Introduction of other functions Other functions used when shooting or playing back can be operated touching the MENU on the screen. This camera is equipped with a Function Guide that allows you to easily select from the functions. While displaying the guide, you can use various functions.
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When [Toy camera] is selected in Picture Effect, sets the Color hue color hue. When [Partial Color] is selected in Picture Effect, selects Extracted Color the color to extract. Adjust the exposure manually. Adjust the luminous sensitivity. White Balance Adjust color tones of an image. Underwater White Adjust color tones when shooting underwater.
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Viewing Easy Mode Date Select Calendar Image Index Slideshow Delete Send by TransferJet Paint Retouch 3D Viewing View Mode Display Cont. Shooting Group Protect Print (DPOF) Rotate Volume Exposure data Number of images in index In-Camera Guide Increase the text size on the screen for ease of use. Selects the desired image to view by date.
Setting items If you touch the MENU while shooting or during playback, provided as a final selection. You can change the default settings on the (Settings) screen. Movie format/AF Illuminator/Grid Line/Clear Image Zoom/Digital Zoom/Wind Noise Reduct./Scene Recog. Shooting Settings Guide/Red Eye Reduction/Blink Alert/Write Date Beep/Panel Brightness/Language Setting/Display color/ Demo Mode/Initialize/CTRL FOR HDMI/Housing/USB Connect Setting/USB Power Supply/LUN Setting/...
• “PlayMemories Home” is not compatible to Mac OS. If you play back images on a Mac, use the applications that are installed on your Mac. For details, see http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Features of “PlayMemories Home” Below are examples of the functions available when you use “PlayMemories Home”.
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 Capacity Size 16:9(12M) Movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times. These are the total times for all movie files.
Notes on using the camera Functions built into this camera • This manual describes each of the functions of TransferJet compatible/ incompatible devices, 1080 60i-compatible devices and 1080 50i-compatible devices. 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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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. •...
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.
Specifications Camera [System] Image device: 7.77 mm (1/2.3 type) Exmor R CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera: Approx. 16.8 Megapixels Effective pixel number of camera: Approx. 16.2 Megapixels Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4× zoom lens f = 4.43 mm – 17.7 mm (25 mm – 100 mm (35 mm film equivalent)) F3.5 (W) –...
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1.5 m above a 5-cm thick plywood board. Water-proof, dust-proof, and shock- proof performance is based on standard testing by Sony. AC Adaptor AC-UB10/UB10B Power requirements: AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz, 70 mA Output voltage: DC 5 V, 0.5 A Operating temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C...
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“Memory Stick Duo,” “Memory Stick Micro” • “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Windows is registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Mac is registered trademark of Apple Inc.
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