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... than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with a computer connected (stored on the place you can be...
... than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be able to remove the disc from that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with a computer connected (stored on the place you can be...
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... The internal memory, disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are all referred to as "Media" in this manual for a particular operation. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. About the marks used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces ...superior images. Internal memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 9 The following marks are used to indicate the type of recording media and other accessories are based on the model HDR-UX20. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with ...
... The internal memory, disc and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" are all referred to as "Media" in this manual for a particular operation. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. About the marks used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces ...superior images. Internal memory Disc "Memory Stick PRO Duo" 9 The following marks are used to indicate the type of recording media and other accessories are based on the model HDR-UX20. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with ...
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... the language setting ..... 26 Step 4: 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 Playlist 65 Dubbing movies to another... 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 operation) ...... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) ...
... the language setting ..... 26 Step 4: 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 Playlist 65 Dubbing movies to another... 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 operation) ...... 34 Recording 38 Zooming 40 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) ...
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...Recording additional movies after finalizing 80 Finding the right 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) ...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 About the AVCHD format 128 About the "Memory...
...Recording additional movies after finalizing 80 Finding the right 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) ...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 About the AVCHD format 128 About the "Memory...
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... recording/playback/editing from one media to another media Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without using various "Media" according to your camcorder, you can select a desired media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or...
... recording/playback/editing from one media to another media Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without using various "Media" according to your camcorder, you can select a desired media for movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or...
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..."Memory Stick PRO Duo." • DVD based players/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 other recording devices (p. 68) x Editing images on a ...images x Dubbing/copying images from the DVD based player/recorder. z Tips • Refer also to a computer, and save images on a disc. 15 Enjoying with your camcorder B View movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality x Viewing on a high definition TV You can also view movies on a non...
..."Memory Stick PRO Duo." • DVD based players/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 other recording devices (p. 68) x Editing images on a ...images x Dubbing/copying images from the DVD based player/recorder. z Tips • Refer also to a computer, and save images on a disc. 15 Enjoying with your camcorder B View movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality x Viewing on a high definition TV You can also view movies on a non...
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Features of the media You can save images on the camcorder. Also, you can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of a disc - - - - a - - - - a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW R DL Deleting the most recent movie (58) a a a - - Finalizing required to play... VR mode, for DVD-RW. ** Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in diameter on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." For details on your camcorder (57, 64) a Finalizing required to malfunction. 16 Deleting or editing images on the compatibility of the...
Features of the media You can save images on the camcorder. Also, you can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of a disc - - - - a - - - - a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW R DL Deleting the most recent movie (58) a a a - - Finalizing required to play... VR mode, for DVD-RW. ** Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play the disc in diameter on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." For details on your camcorder (57, 64) a Finalizing required to malfunction. 16 Deleting or editing images on the compatibility of the...
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...image quality is 16:9 (wide). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of a disc. This technology causes fluctuations in the ...table show the average bit rate. Enjoying with your camcorder Recording time of movies Approximate recordable time in minutes on the ...
...image quality is 16:9 (wide). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of a disc. This technology causes fluctuations in the ...table show the average bit rate. Enjoying with your camcorder Recording time of movies Approximate recordable time in minutes on the ...
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... MEDIA SET*1 28 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3 29 FINALIZE*1 73 MEDIA INFO 78 MEDIA FORMAT*1 78 UNFINALIZE 80 DISC SELECT GUIDE 81 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 82 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can also set this menu item when the setting of menus " HOME MENU" ...- Taking advantage of two types of [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick." *3 This function can set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p....
... MEDIA SET*1 28 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3 29 FINALIZE*1 73 MEDIA INFO 78 MEDIA FORMAT*1 78 UNFINALIZE 80 DISC SELECT GUIDE 81 REPAIR IMG.DB F. 82 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can also set this menu item when the setting of menus " HOME MENU" ...- Taking advantage of two types of [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick." *3 This function can set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p....
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When the media is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo": Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel...NP-FH100 535 600 HD SD 120 135 160 180 255 290 580 650 When the media is set to the disc: Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed . 24 Available Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you ... turn off and zooming. 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 ...
When the media is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo": Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel...NP-FH100 535 600 HD SD 120 135 160 180 255 290 580 650 When the media is set to the disc: Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed . 24 Available Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you ... turn off and zooming. 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 ...
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...]. The default settings are shown below. MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) Media: Internal memory Image quality: HD (high definition) 28 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, set the...
...]. The default settings are shown below. MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) Media: Internal memory Image quality: HD (high definition) 28 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, set the...
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The media for movies is now set . The select screen of the screen. b Notes • You cannot select the disc as the media for still images (HDR-UX20) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The media for still images is now set . 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the... upper right of the media for still images is displayed. 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. To confirm the ...
The media for movies is now set . The select screen of the screen. b Notes • You cannot select the disc as the media for still images (HDR-UX20) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The media for still images is now set . 2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the... upper right of the media for still images is displayed. 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. To confirm the ...
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...disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the disc type and condition. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to recognize the disc... DVD+R DL is 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 use a DVD-R/ DVD...
...disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the disc type and condition. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to recognize the disc... DVD+R DL is 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 use a DVD-R/ DVD...
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...depending on the status of your camcorder is turned off. When the formatting is completed, you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder, or the type of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with SD (...is dirty with fingerprints. • If you close the disc cover. • If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. In that is right for you on the disc. The disc will be damaged. If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Continued , 31 Getting Started When ...
...depending on the status of your camcorder is turned off. When the formatting is completed, you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder, or the type of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with SD (...is dirty with fingerprints. • If you close the disc cover. • If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. In that is right for you on the disc. The disc will be damaged. If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Continued , 31 Getting Started When ...
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...right direction until it on the HOME MENU (p. 81). For details on the "Memory Stick" compatible with the camcorder, see "Formatting the media" on page 78. • You can check the right disc using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on while pressing the green button. Access lamp Face the b mark to "Memory Stick" in...the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) lamp. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" When you set to record new images, see page 6. Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Continued) • To delete all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again...
...right direction until it on the HOME MENU (p. 81). For details on the "Memory Stick" compatible with the camcorder, see "Formatting the media" on page 78. • You can check the right disc using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on while pressing the green button. Access lamp Face the b mark to "Memory Stick" in...the POWER switch to light up the (Movie) lamp. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" When you set to record new images, see page 6. Step 6: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (Continued) • To delete all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again...
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... selected, is displayed. 4 : Displays the still images * You cannot search for images by recording date when you set [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the desired movie by recording date (p. 48)* Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen 1 : ... (p. 47). 3 : Displays the movies with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), is selected on the LCD screen (It may take some...
... selected, is displayed. 4 : Displays the still images * You cannot search for images by recording date when you set [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28). HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the desired movie by recording date (p. 48)* Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen 1 : ... (p. 47). 3 : Displays the movies with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/ recorded (B for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E. The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), is selected on the LCD screen (It may take some...
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...16). • You cannot set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 80). 37 For details, see page 109. • .... See page 73 on other devices (Finalizing) You need to finalize a recorded disc to display the menu items available for setup changes (p. 18, 84). Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are automatically set (p. 109). Recording/Playback...
...16). • You cannot set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 80). 37 For details, see page 109. • .... See page 73 on other devices (Finalizing) You need to finalize a recorded disc to display the menu items available for setup changes (p. 18, 84). Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are automatically set (p. 109). Recording/Playback...
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...remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Do not apply shock or vibration 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... ACCESS lamp (p. 30)/access lamp (p. 32) is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is set media (p. 28). 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 ...
...remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Do not apply shock or vibration 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... ACCESS lamp (p. 30)/access lamp (p. 32) is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is set media (p. 28). 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 ...
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... page 91. • You can switch the recording mode by pressing PHOTO F (Dual Rec, p. 41) during movie recording, flashes and the face is shown on a disc. Recording still images 1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP B (or C). b Notes •...
... page 91. • You can switch the recording mode by pressing PHOTO F (Dual Rec, p. 41) during movie recording, flashes and the face is shown on a disc. Recording still images 1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP B (or C). b Notes •...
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... by recording date (p. 48)* Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen (OPTION) 44 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 on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). The default settings are shown below. Appears with...
... by recording date (p. 48)* Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen (OPTION) 44 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 on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). The default settings are shown below. Appears with...
