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Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX10 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. For ...16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. ACNo. Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). WARNING Do not expose the batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX10 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. For ...16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. ACNo. Model No. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). WARNING Do not expose the batteries to the following two conditions: (1) This device may ...
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... equipment into an outlet on use Sony discs or discs with : - See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 6 Notes on a circuit different from your camcorder. "PMB Guide" for using your camcorder with the limits for a digital device...Stick" you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for your camcorder. * Depending on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 105). "Operating Guide" (This manual) - special handling may cause harmful interference...
... equipment into an outlet on use Sony discs or discs with : - See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 6 Notes on a circuit different from your camcorder. "PMB Guide" for using your camcorder with the limits for a digital device...Stick" you can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for your camcorder. * Depending on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 105). "Operating Guide" (This manual) - special handling may cause harmful interference...
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...(white, red, blue, or green in a malfunction of the pixels are operational for the recordable time of your camcorder. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured ... viewfinder. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - to the camcorder. - About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on a "Memory Stick PRO...
...(white, red, blue, or green in a malfunction of the pixels are operational for the recordable time of your camcorder. Viewfinder LCD screen Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are manufactured ... viewfinder. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from being broken or recorded images from the camcorder. - to the camcorder. - About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on a "Memory Stick PRO...
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...camcorder (Continued) Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to make sure the image and sound are not compatible with the following devices; - Other AVCHD-compatible devices which are recorded without any problems. HDR-UX10...time, fragmentation of such materials may not delete data from the internal memory completely. Read this before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). HDR-UX20: It is recommended that you repeat recording/deleting images for illustrating the operating procedures. About changing the ...
...camcorder (Continued) Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to make sure the image and sound are not compatible with the following devices; - Other AVCHD-compatible devices which are recorded without any problems. HDR-UX10...time, fragmentation of such materials may not delete data from the internal memory completely. Read this before using your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). HDR-UX20: It is recommended that you repeat recording/deleting images for illustrating the operating procedures. About changing the ...
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...operation. About the marks used in this manual The operations available depend on the model HDR-UX20. The following marks are used on this manual are based on the media used in this manual for your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of media you can use for video cameras...therefore may appear different. • 8 cm DVD disc is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used . About the Carl Zeiss lens Your...
...operation. About the marks used in this manual The operations available depend on the model HDR-UX20. The following marks are used on this manual are based on the media used in this manual for your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of media you can use for video cameras...therefore may appear different. • 8 cm DVD disc is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used . About the Carl Zeiss lens Your...
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... and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting ..... 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) ......... 40 Starting recording quickly ...camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to other devices (Finalizing 73 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before recording 27 Step 5: Selecting the media ......... 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 30 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam...
... and setting the date and time 25 Changing the language setting ..... 26 Step 4: Making adjustments before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions ... 12 Enjoying with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) ......... 40 Starting recording quickly ...camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to other devices (Finalizing 73 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before recording 27 Step 5: Selecting the media ......... 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo 30 Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam...
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...(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 ...you can do with Windows computer 105 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 120 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....124 Files/folder structure on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" .........126 Precautions and maintenance ....127 About the Disc 127 ...
...(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 ...you can do with Windows computer 105 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 109 Warning indicators and messages 120 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....124 Files/folder structure on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" .........126 Precautions and maintenance ....127 About the Disc 127 ...
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...), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to your needs. To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one media to...
...), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to your needs. To set the media for recording/playback/editing from one media to...
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.... For movies, set the desired image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) at the same time. For details on how to your camcorder (p. 38) Your camcorder is the AVCHD format "1440 × 1080/60i." b Notes • The default setting is [HD SP] which is compatible with SD (standard definition) image...
.... For movies, set the desired image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) at the same time. For details on how to your camcorder (p. 38) Your camcorder is the AVCHD format "1440 × 1080/60i." b Notes • The default setting is [HD SP] which is compatible with SD (standard definition) image...
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...recorders are not AVCHD-format compatible, and discs with HD (high definition) image quality cannot be ejected from one media to another media on your camcorder (p. 61) x Dubbing movies to a computer, and save images on a computer (p. 105) Using the supplied application software "Picture Motion Browser...," you can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 49). Enjoying with your camcorder B View movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality x Viewing on a non-high-definition (SD (standard definition)) TV.
...recorders are not AVCHD-format compatible, and discs with HD (high definition) image quality cannot be ejected from one media to another media on your camcorder (p. 61) x Dubbing movies to a computer, and save images on a computer (p. 105) Using the supplied application software "Picture Motion Browser...," you can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 49). Enjoying with your camcorder B View movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality x Viewing on a non-high-definition (SD (standard definition)) TV.
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... recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of 8 cm in a DVD drive on your camcorder (57, 64) - a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW R DL Deleting the most recent movie (58) a a a - - Formatting the used disc to use it again (79) a a ... recordings on the compatibility of a disc - A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. 16 Also, you can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of disc you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. For details on ...
... recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of 8 cm in a DVD drive on your camcorder (57, 64) - a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW R DL Deleting the most recent movie (58) a a a - - Formatting the used disc to use it again (79) a a ... recordings on the compatibility of a disc - A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. 16 Also, you can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of disc you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. For details on ...
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...VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Enjoying with your camcorder Recording time of movies Approximate recordable time in minutes on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of the disc (p. 127). • For details on recordable time for Mbps...If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 86). ( ): the minimum recording time Media type Internal memory (HDR-UX20) HD (high definition) image quality AVC HD 16M (FH)* (highest quality) AVC HD 14M (FS)* (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ)** (high ...
...VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Enjoying with your camcorder Recording time of movies Approximate recordable time in minutes on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of the disc (p. 127). • For details on recordable time for Mbps...If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 86). ( ): the minimum recording time Media type Internal memory (HDR-UX20) HD (high definition) image quality AVC HD 16M (FH)* (highest quality) AVC HD 14M (FS)* (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ)** (high ...
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...[MOVIE MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick." *3 This function can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 For the items available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can also set this menu item when the...SELECT GUIDE 81 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 82 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 19)....
...[MOVIE MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick." *3 This function can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 For the items available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can also set this menu item when the...SELECT GUIDE 81 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 82 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 19)....
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... (HOME). Example: (OTHERS) category 5 Follow the guide on the HOME MENU - The bottom of each item on the screen for further operation. Enjoying with your camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to know something about the function...
... (HOME). Example: (OTHERS) category 5 Follow the guide on the HOME MENU - The bottom of each item on the screen for further operation. Enjoying with your camcorder Using the HOME MENU 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to know something about the function...
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...-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) -
...-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. 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) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) -
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... the arrow until it to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 2 Align the terminals of the battery pack ...DC plug is fully charged. 5 After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 22 Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Battery pack DC IN jack Jack cover DC plug AC Adaptor CHG (...
... the arrow until it to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket). Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of your camcorder (1), then attach the battery pack in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting). 2 Align the terminals of the battery pack ...DC plug is fully charged. 5 After charging the battery pack, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 4 Connect the power cord (mains lead) to your camcorder. 22 Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Battery pack DC IN jack Jack cover DC plug AC Adaptor CHG (...
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...-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390 Available recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a power source from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press and hold the BATT (battery release) button and...
...-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390 Available recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a power source from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press and hold the BATT (battery release) button and...
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...DC IN jack of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images When turning your camcorder. Touch the button on for the first time. POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly in low temperatures....) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording ...
...DC IN jack of the arrow until the respective lamp lights up. (Movie): To record movies (Still): To record still images When turning your camcorder. Touch the button on for the first time. POWER switch 1 While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch repeatedly in low temperatures....) is disconnected from the wall outlet (wall socket) immediately if any metallic objects. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording ...
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... then set any operation attempted for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any year up to the year 2037. For midday, set , then touch . The clock starts. Changing the language setting You can... set the date and time again (p. 134). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 92). • Refer to page 125 for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 97). It closes...
... then set any operation attempted for information concerning "World time difference." • If the buttons on the touch panel do not use your camcorder without any year up to the year 2037. For midday, set , then touch . The clock starts. Changing the language setting You can... set the date and time again (p. 134). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 92). • Refer to page 125 for approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 97). It closes...
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... 94). Pull out the viewfinder, then place your eyes on the LCD screen is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you press DISP/ BATT INFO. To turn off the...Making adjustments before recording Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder with the LCD screen facing ...
... 94). Pull out the viewfinder, then place your eyes on the LCD screen is practical when you use your camcorder in bright conditions or you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you press DISP/ BATT INFO. To turn off the...Making adjustments before recording Adjusting the LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Adjusting the viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder with the LCD screen facing ...