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... necessary. About language setting The on use . Change the screen language before allowing young children to other devices through a USB connection and the power of any discomfort, you should also review the instruction manual of the camcorder is still under development. Sony recommends that appear constantly on the country/region. You should stop watching the 3D video images until the discomfort ends; US Notes on -screen displays in color) that...
... necessary. About language setting The on use . Change the screen language before allowing young children to other devices through a USB connection and the power of any discomfort, you should also review the instruction manual of the camcorder is still under development. Sony recommends that appear constantly on the country/region. You should stop watching the 3D video images until the discomfort ends; US Notes on -screen displays in color) that...
Operating Guide
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... Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD20V 37 Operating buttons while playing 38 Advanced operations Adjusting the depth of 3D movies 40 Adjusting the depth during recording 40 Adjusting the depth during playback 40 Recording people clearly 41 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority 41 Recording voices clearly (Closer Voice 42 US Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 42 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 Parts and controls...
... Playing movies and photos from a map (HDR-TD20V 37 Operating buttons while playing 38 Advanced operations Adjusting the depth of 3D movies 40 Adjusting the depth during recording 40 Adjusting the depth during playback 40 Recording people clearly 41 Recording the selected subject clearly (Face Priority 41 Recording voices clearly (Closer Voice 42 US Capturing smiles automatically (Smile Shutter 42 10 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 Read this first 6 Learning more about the camcorder ("Handycam" User Guide 9 Parts and controls...
Operating Guide
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...) disc with a recorder, etc 66 Saving images on an external media device 68 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 70 Menu lists 72 Others/Index Troubleshooting 76 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 78 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 80 Expected number of recordable photos 82 About handling of your camcorder 83 Specifications 88 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-TD20V 91 Screen...
...) disc with a recorder, etc 66 Saving images on an external media device 68 Customizing your camcorder Using menus 70 Menu lists 72 Others/Index Troubleshooting 76 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators 78 Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos 80 Expected time of recording and playback with each battery pack 80 Expected recording time of movies 80 Expected number of recordable photos 82 About handling of your camcorder 83 Specifications 88 END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MAP DATA FOR VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER PRODUCTS (HDR-TD20V 91 Screen...
Operating Guide
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... short recording and playback times, with any operation for charging the battery pack. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 75). This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns...
... short recording and playback times, with any operation for charging the battery pack. Slide the BATT (battery) release lever () and remove the battery pack (). To use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as those for about 2 minutes, to save battery power ([Eco Mode] p. 75). This may cause a malfunction. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from your camcorder. In the default setting, the power turns...
Operating Guide
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...memory card does not pop out and drop. Types of recordable photos (80) US 28 If you can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be used for SDXC memory cards. Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (95) Recording time of movies/number of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting...
...memory card does not pop out and drop. Types of recordable photos (80) US 28 If you can use with your camcorder "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2) "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media SD memory card SDHC memory card SDXC memory card SD Speed Class Capacity (operation verified) Described in the wrong direction, the memory card, memory card slot, or image data may be used for SDXC memory cards. Recording/playback/editing media: Screen indicators during recording (95) Recording time of movies/number of memory card you connect an equipment not supporting...
Operating Guide
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.... Adjusting the depth during recording 1 Select [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [3D Depth Adjustment] [Manual]. You can also set this item by using the MANUAL dial (p. 47). 2 Adjust the depth using to move the image into the foreground, and to side when played in 2D (the doubled image display). 2 Select / to adjust the vertical direction [Next]. Comfortable sense of 3D movies In the default setting, the camcorder...
.... Adjusting the depth during recording 1 Select [Camera/Mic] [ Camera Settings] [3D Depth Adjustment] [Manual]. You can also set this item by using the MANUAL dial (p. 47). 2 Adjust the depth using to move the image into the foreground, and to side when played in 2D (the doubled image display). 2 Select / to adjust the vertical direction [Next]. Comfortable sense of 3D movies In the default setting, the camcorder...
Operating Guide
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... : Shutter speed priority Notes Manual settings will be assigned. Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 3D recording [3D Depth Adjustment] (p. 40) [Focus] (p. 72) [Exposure] (p. 72) [AE Shift] (p. 72) [White Balance Shift] (p. 72) 2D recording [Focus] (p. 72) [Exposure] (p. 72) [IRIS] (p. 72) Select [Reset] to reset the items adjusted manually to the default settings. 3 Press MANUAL. The camera data that appear...
... : Shutter speed priority Notes Manual settings will be assigned. Controlling the image settings manually with the MANUAL dial 3D recording [3D Depth Adjustment] (p. 40) [Focus] (p. 72) [Exposure] (p. 72) [AE Shift] (p. 72) [White Balance Shift] (p. 72) 2D recording [Focus] (p. 72) [Exposure] (p. 72) [IRIS] (p. 72) Select [Reset] to reset the items adjusted manually to the default settings. 3 Press MANUAL. The camera data that appear...
Operating Guide
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... movie, and select . Or play the music, the music file may be converted to the camcorder, if you cannot play the desired photo and select . appears on the Map View also (HDR-TD20V). The audio used for the Highlight Playback will change the setting by selecting [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Empty Music], then transfer the music file again. B: You can save the Highlight Playback scenes in a Highlight Playback. Delete...
... movie, and select . Or play the music, the music file may be converted to the camcorder, if you cannot play the desired photo and select . appears on the Map View also (HDR-TD20V). The audio used for the Highlight Playback will change the setting by selecting [Setup] [ Playback Settings] [Empty Music], then transfer the music file again. B: You can save the Highlight Playback scenes in a Highlight Playback. Delete...
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... jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Set the input selector on the VCR using more than one type of cable to send both video/audio signals. When you play back 5.1ch sound with the speakers on your camcorder, the 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible...
... jack outputs high quality images and digital audio. Set the input selector on the VCR using more than one type of cable to send both video/audio signals. When you play back 5.1ch sound with the speakers on your camcorder, the 5.1ch sound is automatically converted and output in 2ch. To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound of the movies recorded with high definition image quality (HD) in 5.1ch sound, you need a device compatible...
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... discs. This camcorder captures high definition footage in "PlayMemories Home" software when you access the camcorder from the camcorder to install the software. Visit the following URL to a computer. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be imported correctly. When you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files on Software" must support the creation of the camcorder or the "PlayMemories Home" software. Use...
... discs. This camcorder captures high definition footage in "PlayMemories Home" software when you access the camcorder from the camcorder to install the software. Visit the following URL to a computer. However, DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be imported correctly. When you need a device that exceeds 2 GB and saves the parts as separate files on Software" must support the creation of the camcorder or the "PlayMemories Home" software. Use...
Operating Guide
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... shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it is flowing. AGC Limit Sets the maximum level of the image while recording 3D movies. Adjusts the white balance. Adjusts the depth of AGC (Auto Gain Control). Tele Macro Focuses on the image. Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of movies and photos. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to resemble the atmosphere of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as if it appears as night view or beach. Focus Adjusts...
... shoot a moving subject at a higher shutter speed, it is flowing. AGC Limit Sets the maximum level of the image while recording 3D movies. Adjusts the white balance. Adjusts the depth of AGC (Auto Gain Control). Tele Macro Focuses on the image. Digital Zoom Sets the maximum zoom level of movies and photos. Camera/Mic Manual Settings White Balance Adjusts the color balance to resemble the atmosphere of fast movement into frames which are then recorded as if it appears as night view or beach. Focus Adjusts...
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... recording media. HDMI 3D Setting Selects the output format of the right and left images when you connect your camcorder to some USB functions. USB Connect Setting.... General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Copy Copies images. File Number Sets how to assign the file number to an external device via USB. Format Deletes and formats all music files. Repair Img. Volume Adjusts the volume of the LCD screen. Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on a map. USB Connect Select this item when no instructions appear...
... recording media. HDMI 3D Setting Selects the output format of the right and left images when you connect your camcorder to some USB functions. USB Connect Setting.... General Settings Beep Sets whether the camcorder sounds operation beeps or not. Copy Copies images. File Number Sets how to assign the file number to an external device via USB. Format Deletes and formats all music files. Repair Img. Volume Adjusts the volume of the LCD screen. Connection TV Type Converts the signal depending on a map. USB Connect Select this item when no instructions appear...
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..." Help Guide (p. 63) on connecting your camcorder. We will be deleted. This is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder for repair. Connect it after the power is not a malfunction. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on . Change the setting of this, the data stored on the internal memory will not compensate you for any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) ...
..." Help Guide (p. 63) on connecting your camcorder. We will be deleted. This is extremely low. Turn off your camcorder for repair. Connect it after the power is not a malfunction. Leave the camcorder there for a while, then turn on . Change the setting of this, the data stored on the internal memory will not compensate you for any problems using a pointed object. (If you press RESET, all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.) ...
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... image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The recording medium is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. US 79 Others/Index Widen the distance (p. 34) or set to W. Or, select [Manual] in movie recording standby mode. The distance between your camcorder and the subject is too short. Use the flash. The camcorder is set the zoom...
... image. However, note that the camera-shake warning indicator does not disappear. The recording medium is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. US 79 Others/Index Widen the distance (p. 34) or set to W. Or, select [Manual] in movie recording standby mode. The distance between your camcorder and the subject is too short. Use the flash. The camcorder is set the zoom...
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...; When using a Sony memory card. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are as follows. 3D: about 6 hours 30 minutes 2D: about 13 hours If you want to record up to the maximum recording time indicated in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode...
...; When using a Sony memory card. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the media. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are as follows. 3D: about 6 hours 30 minutes 2D: about 13 hours If you want to record up to the maximum recording time indicated in the table, you need to delete the demonstration movie on the recording and subject conditions and [REC Mode...
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...; Insert the battery case back into the slit to the operating instructions supplied with an external flash (sold separately) is turned on optional accessories We recommend that has been recorded may not function properly. Notes on , do not close the LCD screen of your camcorder. To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. When you use an external flash (sold...
...; Insert the battery case back into the slit to the operating instructions supplied with an external flash (sold separately) is turned on optional accessories We recommend that has been recorded may not function properly. Notes on , do not close the LCD screen of your camcorder. To connect an accessory, press down and pull out the accessory. When you use an external flash (sold...
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... Photo file format: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory 64 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use: HDR-TD20V: Approx. 59.6 GB*1 HDR-TD20: Approx. 62.6 GB*2 *1 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, 2.8 GB is used for pre-installed map and another portion is used for data management functions. Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-AB/Type...
... Photo file format: DCF Ver.2.0 Compatible Exif Ver.2.3 Compatible MPF Baseline Compatible Recording media (Movie/Photo): Internal memory 64 GB "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media SD card (Class 4 or faster) The capacity that a user can use: HDR-TD20V: Approx. 59.6 GB*1 HDR-TD20: Approx. 62.6 GB*2 *1 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, 2.8 GB is used for pre-installed map and another portion is used for data management functions. Input/Output connectors A/V Remote Connector: Video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack: HDMI mini connector USB jack: mini-AB/Type...
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... Media Settings 27 Memory card 27 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 28 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2 28 Menu lists 72 Menus 70 Moisture condensation 84 Movies 29 Music Transfer 52, 63 N Notes on handling of your camcorder 83 Number of recordable photos...82 O Operating buttons 38 P Photo Capture 58 Photos 30 Playback 35 Playing discs 65 Playing scenarios 53 "PlayMemories Home 18, 59, 60 "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide 18, 63 Power on 23 PS 45 R REC Mode 44 Recording 29 Recording and playback time...
... Media Settings 27 Memory card 27 "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" media 28 "Memory Stick PRO Duo" media (Mark2 28 Menu lists 72 Menus 70 Moisture condensation 84 Movies 29 Music Transfer 52, 63 N Notes on handling of your camcorder 83 Number of recordable photos...82 O Operating buttons 38 P Photo Capture 58 Photos 30 Playback 35 Playing discs 65 Playing scenarios 53 "PlayMemories Home 18, 59, 60 "PlayMemories Home" Help Guide 18, 63 Power on 23 PS 45 R REC Mode 44 Recording 29 Recording and playback time...
Marketing Specifications
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... external hard drive for easy file transfer/charge Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. When used with the ability to copy videos from your HDTV4 (HDMI cable required), allowing you experienced them while recording. Direct Copy to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately). Your camcorder...
... external hard drive for easy file transfer/charge Dolby® Digital 5.1 channel recording captures active sounds coming from all directions, so you can experience your shot and then automatically selecting the appropriate settings from ten distinct scene modes and wind noise reduction. When used with the ability to copy videos from your HDTV4 (HDMI cable required), allowing you experienced them while recording. Direct Copy to an external hard disk drive13 (sold separately). Your camcorder...
Marketing Specifications
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Charging your PC using the Map Index function on compatible HDTV. Photo Mode (2D): 15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512x3384) Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) Video Signal Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone; STD: MPEG2-PS 3D HD 3D: Approx. 28Mbps; HD FX: Approx. 5h45m (Approx. 5h45m); Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator Microphone/ Speaker Built-in Internal Media)(2ch) Photo Capture from Movie 3D HD: MVC (original format); Specifications Camera Camera Type 3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Imaging ...
Charging your PC using the Map Index function on compatible HDTV. Photo Mode (2D): 15.3 megapixels 4:3 (4512x3384) Video Format Video Mode Video Resolution Video Actual (Pixel) Video Signal Recording and Playback Times (in Zoom Microphone; STD: MPEG2-PS 3D HD 3D: Approx. 28Mbps; HD FX: Approx. 5h45m (Approx. 5h45m); Dolby® Digital 2ch Stereo, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator Microphone/ Speaker Built-in Internal Media)(2ch) Photo Capture from Movie 3D HD: MVC (original format); Specifications Camera Camera Type 3D Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Imaging ...
