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... built-in the operating instructions and adhere to direct sunlight. Never place the set on the marking label. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the set from the type of power source indicated on a bed, sofa, rug, or other materials. - If the plug...
... built-in the operating instructions and adhere to direct sunlight. Never place the set on the marking label. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the set from the type of power source indicated on a bed, sofa, rug, or other materials. - If the plug...
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... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX20 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to these numbers whenever you may result in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX10 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
... of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX20 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Refer to these numbers whenever you may result in this manual could void your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX10 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
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..., the disc has a mark. PRO-HG Duo") ("Memory Stick See page 16 for help. However, there is no guarantee that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following discs only. ...harmful interference to radio communications. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 6 Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 105). If this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits ...
..., the disc has a mark. PRO-HG Duo") ("Memory Stick See page 16 for help. However, there is no guarantee that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following discs only. ...harmful interference to radio communications. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 6 Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 105). If this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits ...
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... • When connecting your camcorder. However, there may result in a malfunction of your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to the camcorder. - Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is indicated or not. ...8226; See page 33 for effective use. Continued , 7 * You can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder" (p. 131). • To prevent the...
... • When connecting your camcorder. However, there may result in a malfunction of your camcorder to another device with a cable, be sure to the camcorder. - Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is indicated or not. ...8226; See page 33 for effective use. Continued , 7 * You can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder" (p. 131). • To prevent the...
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... disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 30 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ...... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) ... of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 25... Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your camcorder 61 Dividing movies 64 Creating the...
... disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 30 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) ...... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) ... of menus 18 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack 22 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time 25... Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your camcorder 61 Dividing movies 64 Creating the...
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...disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 81 Repairing the image database file 82 Preventing data on the internal memory of the camcorder from being recovered (HDR-UX20) .... 83 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 84 Using the HOME MENU 84 List...the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" .........126 Precautions and maintenance ....127 About the Disc 127 About the AVCHD format 128 About the "Memory Stick 129 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 130 About the x.v.Color 131 About handling of your camcorder 131 Specifications 135 Quick...
...disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE 81 Repairing the image database file 82 Preventing data on the internal memory of the camcorder from being recovered (HDR-UX20) .... 83 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 84 Using the HOME MENU 84 List...the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" .........126 Precautions and maintenance ....127 About the Disc 127 About the AVCHD format 128 About the "Memory Stick 129 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 130 About the x.v.Color 131 About handling of your camcorder 131 Specifications 135 Quick...
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... A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 53, 68) USB cable (1) (p. 69, 70) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 142) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 105) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the...
... A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 53, 68) USB cable (1) (p. 69, 70) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 142) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 105) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the...
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... (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. b Notes • You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 2 Align the terminals ...of the battery pack and your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Battery pack DC IN jack Jack cover DC plug AC Adaptor CHG (charge)...
... (wall socket). The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. b Notes • You cannot attach any "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. 1 Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 2 Align the terminals ...of the battery pack and your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it to your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Battery pack DC IN jack Jack cover DC plug AC Adaptor CHG (charge)...
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... (min.) available when you use a power source from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Continued , 23 Recording capacity (approx.) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for about 7 seconds...
... (min.) available when you use a power source from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. Continued , 23 Recording capacity (approx.) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for about 7 seconds...
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...LCD backlight is set to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. When the media is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo": Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed . 24 Available Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording ...page 28. • All times measured when [REC MODE] is on . Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) When the media is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo": Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* Image quality HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 70...
...LCD backlight is set to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. When the media is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo": Battery pack LCD panel opened * LCD panel closed . 24 Available Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording ...page 28. • All times measured when [REC MODE] is on . Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) When the media is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo": Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* Image quality HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 70...
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... AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor... or battery terminal with your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or...
... AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from the battery as long as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor... or battery terminal with your camcorder. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it is recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or...
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...8 Make sure that case, charge the built-in a specified language. b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to OFF (CHG). 26 You cannot operate your camcorder to be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 97). To select the screen language, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ ...Refer to page 125 for approximately 5 minutes, to shoot after the power is turned on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for your camcorder during this time. • The lens cover opens automatically when the power is turned on. Changing the language setting You can ...
...8 Make sure that case, charge the built-in a specified language. b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to OFF (CHG). 26 You cannot operate your camcorder to be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 97). To select the screen language, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ ...Refer to page 125 for approximately 5 minutes, to shoot after the power is turned on the touch panel do not use your camcorder for your camcorder during this time. • The lens cover opens automatically when the power is turned on. Changing the language setting You can ...
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... information is clear. This is convenient during playback operations. • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 93) to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Viewfinder Getting Started 2180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO To turn on... is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you use your camcorder correctly. 27 z Tips • You can close the LCD panel with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you want to...
... information is clear. This is convenient during playback operations. • Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT] (p. 93) to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. Viewfinder Getting Started 2180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO To turn on... is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you use your camcorder correctly. 27 z Tips • You can close the LCD panel with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD frame accidentally when you want to...
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... the recordable number of "Memory Stick," or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 86). To remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor - The recordable time varies depending on the recording conditions, the type of still...Stick PRO Duo" and the available recording time of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. HD (high definition) image quality: AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD 16M 9M 7M ...in once and slide out it alongside the camcorder body. Note that there is not enough free space.] is lit or flashing: - To shake or knock your camcorder - To eject the "Memory Stick PRO ...
... the recordable number of "Memory Stick," or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 86). To remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor - The recordable time varies depending on the recording conditions, the type of still...Stick PRO Duo" and the available recording time of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. HD (high definition) image quality: AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD 16M 9M 7M ...in once and slide out it alongside the camcorder body. Note that there is not enough free space.] is lit or flashing: - To shake or knock your camcorder - To eject the "Memory Stick PRO ...
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..., it means data is still being written onto the media. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. z Tips • On the "Memory Stick" you can check the available recording time and memory usage of ... D PHOTO F START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick" (p. 28), the next movie file is turned on the set media (p. 28). HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Still image: Internal memory (...
..., it means data is still being written onto the media. Also, do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. z Tips • On the "Memory Stick" you can check the available recording time and memory usage of ... D PHOTO F START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick" (p. 28), the next movie file is turned on the set media (p. 28). HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Still image: Internal memory (...
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...; When no operation is performed in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port You can also record with [QUICK ON STBY] (p. 97), when the camcorder is turned off automatically. To resume the next recording, press the QUICK ON button again. b Notes • You cannot use the flash during...• Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 100) when it is compared during recording, and the battery power can be displayed. To record an image more faithfully to focus automatically. • Do not use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 103). You can...
...; When no operation is performed in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port You can also record with [QUICK ON STBY] (p. 97), when the camcorder is turned off automatically. To resume the next recording, press the QUICK ON button again. b Notes • You cannot use the flash during...• Remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 100) when it is compared during recording, and the battery power can be displayed. To record an image more faithfully to focus automatically. • Do not use Color Slow Shutter function (p. 103). You can...
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...the most recently recorded movie on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) and DVD+RW discs. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting movies. • Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may... media, format the media (p. 78). The selected still image is deleted also from the Playlist. • Even if you delete unnecessary movies from your camcorder while deleting the images on DVD-RW (VR mode) discs without any restrictions. • You can make additional recording. Deleting images (Continued) 4 When...
...the most recently recorded movie on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) and DVD+RW discs. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting movies. • Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may... media, format the media (p. 78). The selected still image is deleted also from the Playlist. • Even if you delete unnecessary movies from your camcorder while deleting the images on DVD-RW (VR mode) discs without any restrictions. • You can make additional recording. Deleting images (Continued) 4 When...
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... of the selected movie. b Notes • You cannot restore movies once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. • Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" while dividing movies from the point where you... movie only with more precision using (OPTION) menu. • The images recorded on your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. The selected movie is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the movies added to the Playlist will not...
... of the selected movie. b Notes • You cannot restore movies once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing the movie. • Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" while dividing movies from the point where you... movie only with more precision using (OPTION) menu. • The images recorded on your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. The selected movie is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the movies added to the Playlist will not...
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...to the end, then the screen returns to a Playlist. • You can edit a movie only with . Touch to return to a disc on your camcorder while adding a movie to the Playlist on the playback screen by using (OPTION) menu. • You can save the Playlist to the previous screen. ...Creating the Playlist (Continued) 2 Touch / to be erased from the list. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding a movie to the Playlist. • Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from which you cannot contain movies recorded...
...to the end, then the screen returns to a Playlist. • You can edit a movie only with . Touch to return to a disc on your camcorder while adding a movie to the Playlist on the playback screen by using (OPTION) menu. • You can save the Playlist to the previous screen. ...Creating the Playlist (Continued) 2 Touch / to be erased from the list. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder while adding a movie to the Playlist. • Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from which you cannot contain movies recorded...
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Checking the image database file starts. Touch to your camcorder during repairing the image database file. • Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the battery pack during repairing the image database file. • Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" during ...not apply mechanical shock or vibration to finish checking the image database file if no inconsistency is performed separately. 2 Touch [YES]. MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) or [MEMORY STICK]. The [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] screen appears. Repairing the image database file This function checks the management information and...
Checking the image database file starts. Touch to your camcorder during repairing the image database file. • Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove the battery pack during repairing the image database file. • Do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" during ...not apply mechanical shock or vibration to finish checking the image database file if no inconsistency is performed separately. 2 Touch [YES]. MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) or [MEMORY STICK]. The [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] screen appears. Repairing the image database file This function checks the management information and...