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...adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX20 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For more information regarding this... harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Continued , 5 Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Otherwise, fire...: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX10 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics...
...adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX20 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. For more information regarding this... harmful interference, and (2) this equipment. Continued , 5 Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Otherwise, fire...: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Record the serial number in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX10 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics...
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... AVCHD-compatible devices which are recorded without any problems. HDR-UX10: It is compatible with High Profile - Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Unauthorized recording of such materials may be saved or recorded. About changing the language setting The on disposal/transfer (HDR-UX20) Even if you format the internal memory (p. 78...
... AVCHD-compatible devices which are recorded without any problems. HDR-UX10: It is compatible with High Profile - Doing so might cause your camcorder if necessary (p. 26). Unauthorized recording of such materials may be saved or recorded. About changing the language setting The on disposal/transfer (HDR-UX20) Even if you format the internal memory (p. 78...
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...Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. Internal memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 9 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is referred to as "Disc" in this manual. • The internal memory, disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are all referred to as "Media"... equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for a particular operation. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual The operations available depend on the model...
...Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. Internal memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 9 About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is referred to as "Disc" in this manual. • The internal memory, disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are all referred to as "Media"... equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for a particular operation. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual The operations available depend on the model...
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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 ...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 ...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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Dubbing from the internal memory (HDR-UX20), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoy using other devices (p. 61). 13 To set the media for movies or still images, you can select a desired media for recording/playback/editing... from one media to another media Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on your camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] according to your needs Selecting the media You can dub movies recorded on...
Dubbing from the internal memory (HDR-UX20), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28). Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoy using other devices (p. 61). 13 To set the media for movies or still images, you can select a desired media for recording/playback/editing... from one media to another media Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on your camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] according to your needs Selecting the media You can dub movies recorded on...
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...Memory Stick" types, see page 6. Features of the media You can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in a DVD drive on the camcorder. a a a a - - Formatting the used disc to play the disc in diameter on a ...or SD (standard definition), and the type of a disc - - - - a - - - DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW RW R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) - For details on a finalized a a a disc (80) - - a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW R DL Deleting the most recent movie (58) a a a - -
...Memory Stick" types, see page 6. Features of the media You can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in a DVD drive on the camcorder. a a a a - - Formatting the used disc to play the disc in diameter on a ...or SD (standard definition), and the type of a disc - - - - a - - - DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW RW R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) - For details on a finalized a a a disc (80) - - a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW R DL Deleting the most recent movie (58) a a a - -
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... record on both sides of the disc (p. 127). • For details on recordable time for movies on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Enjoying with your...PRO Duo," see page 33. Recordable time differs depending 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 ...
... record on both sides of the disc (p. 127). • For details on recordable time for movies on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Enjoying with your...PRO Duo," see page 33. Recordable time differs depending 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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... point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 Category B Categories and items of [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick." *3 This function can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). For the... items available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can set this menu item when...
... point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 Category B Categories and items of [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick." *3 This function can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). For the... items available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can set this menu item when...
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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 90 35 ... 255 290 580 650 When the media is worn-out (For Battery Info only). The battery pack is set to 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...
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 90 35 ... 255 290 580 650 When the media is worn-out (For Battery Info only). The battery pack is set to 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...
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... for either movies or still images, according to "Memory Stick PRO Duo." HDR-UX10: Movie: Disc Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo"** HDR-UX20: Movie: Internal memory Still image: Internal memory Internal Memory* Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * HDR-UX20 ** For HDR-UX10, the media for still images is displayed. 2 Touch the desired image quality...
... for either movies or still images, according to "Memory Stick PRO Duo." HDR-UX10: Movie: Disc Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo"** HDR-UX20: Movie: Internal memory Still image: Internal memory Internal Memory* Movie Disc Still image "Memory Stick PRO Duo" * HDR-UX20 ** For HDR-UX10, the media for still images is displayed. 2 Touch the desired image quality...
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Getting Started 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Internal memory (HDR-UX20) Disc The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the other media, change the media setting. 2 Touch the desired media. The media for still ... disc as the media for still images is now set . 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right of the media for still images (HDR-UX20) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. To confirm the media setting 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the respective lamp ( (Movie)/ (Still)) lights up...
Getting Started 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Internal memory (HDR-UX20) Disc The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the other media, change the media setting. 2 Touch the desired media. The media for still ... disc as the media for still images is now set . 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right of the media for still images (HDR-UX20) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. To confirm the media setting 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the respective lamp ( (Movie)/ (Still)) lights up...
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...time for recording (p. 16). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 128). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen, then the disc cover opens slightly, automatically. Step 6: ...Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" When recording images by setting the media to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) in "Step 5," you do not need to [DISC] in "Step 5", a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is on. 2 Slide ...
...time for recording (p. 16). 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p. 128). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen, then the disc cover opens slightly, automatically. Step 6: ...Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" When recording images by setting the media to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) in "Step 5," you do not need to [DISC] in "Step 5", a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is on. 2 Slide ...
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...) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then touch /. • To switch the media for still images, set the media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX20) (p. 29). 36 Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) 3 Start playback. Movies: Touch the , or tab and the movie to [DATE/TIME] (p. 92). Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX...
...) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then touch /. • To switch the media for still images, set the media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX20) (p. 29). 36 Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) 3 Start playback. Movies: Touch the , or tab and the movie to [DATE/TIME] (p. 92). Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX...
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...switch is still being written onto the media. HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Still image: Internal memory (HOME) E Lens cover Opens automatically when the power is turned on the set to your camcorder, and do not eject the "Memory Stick... PRO Duo" from your camcorder. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB with your camcorder, see page 6. • You can check the available recording time and memory ...
...switch is still being written onto the media. HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Still image: Internal memory (HOME) E Lens cover Opens automatically when the power is turned on the set to your camcorder, and do not eject the "Memory Stick... PRO Duo" from your camcorder. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB with your camcorder, see page 6. • You can check the available recording time and memory ...
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... (OPTION) 44 HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the still image recorded on the selected media (p. 28). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Still image: Internal memory Lens cover Closes in accordance with the image...
... (OPTION) 44 HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the still image recorded on the selected media (p. 28). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Still image: Internal memory Lens cover Closes in accordance with the image...
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... VISUAL INDEX screen) (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing back a movie on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," a touch of / makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes...
... VISUAL INDEX screen) (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing back a movie on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," a touch of / makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes...
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...connecting it to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 63). MOVIE DUB You can connect your camcorder to a disc (p. 61). PLAYLIST EDIT You can capture a desired scene as a still ...using the USB cable (p. 105). PRINT You can copy still images recorded on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a computer or other devices. PHOTO CAPTURE You can create and edit ...a Playlist (p. 65). PHOTO COPY (HDR-UX20) You can print still images on the media (p. 64). EDIT You can delete the images on the media...
...connecting it to a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 63). MOVIE DUB You can connect your camcorder to a disc (p. 61). PLAYLIST EDIT You can capture a desired scene as a still ...using the USB cable (p. 105). PRINT You can copy still images recorded on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a computer or other devices. PHOTO CAPTURE You can create and edit ...a Playlist (p. 65). PHOTO COPY (HDR-UX20) You can print still images on the media (p. 64). EDIT You can delete the images on the media...
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... delete all images recorded on the LCD screen to "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into your camcorder model. Set the media which contains movies in t HDR-UX10 t t t t HDR-UX20 t t t b Notes • Using AC Adaptor as a still image from a recorded movie. To delete all the still... time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date]. 2 Touch / to prevent the power from a movie You can select depends on your camcorder. Editing To delete all still images at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, ...
... delete all images recorded on the LCD screen to "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into your camcorder model. Set the media which contains movies in t HDR-UX10 t t t t HDR-UX20 t t t b Notes • Using AC Adaptor as a still image from a recorded movie. To delete all the still... time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date]. 2 Touch / to prevent the power from a movie You can select depends on your camcorder. Editing To delete all still images at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, ...
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Also, you cannot change the image quality of the media types varies depending on your camcorder Dubbing movies You can dub movies from one disc. Model From To HDR-UX10 t t HDR-UX20 t You cannot dub movies recorded both with that of your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using a DVDRW/DVD+RW disc that contains ...image quality of movies for this operation. • When performing [DUB by select], [DUB by select]. 61 Editing Dubbing/copying images from the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without changing their image quality.
Also, you cannot change the image quality of the media types varies depending on your camcorder Dubbing movies You can dub movies from one disc. Model From To HDR-UX10 t t HDR-UX20 t You cannot dub movies recorded both with that of your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using a DVDRW/DVD+RW disc that contains ...image quality of movies for this operation. • When performing [DUB by select], [DUB by select]. 61 Editing Dubbing/copying images from the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without changing their image quality.
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... scenes. b Notes • You cannot restore movies once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder are also divided. When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is played back. 4 Touch at the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you can... MEDIA SET] is set to the disc, the movies added to the Playlist will be divided. The selected movie is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the movies added to the beginning of the selected movie. You can divide a movie on the playback screen ...
... scenes. b Notes • You cannot restore movies once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from your camcorder are also divided. When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is played back. 4 Touch at the point where you touch and the actual dividing point, as you can... MEDIA SET] is set to the disc, the movies added to the Playlist will be divided. The selected movie is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the movies added to the beginning of the selected movie. You can divide a movie on the playback screen ...