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... the power on 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 playback on other devices (Finalizing 73 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read... 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) ......... 40 Starting recording quickly (QUICK ON...
... the power on 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 playback on other devices (Finalizing 73 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read... 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) ......... 40 Starting recording quickly (QUICK ON...
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...) Displays a description of the item (p. 19). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 For the items available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can 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 also...
...) Displays a description of the item (p. 19). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 For the items available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can 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 also...
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... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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...
... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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...
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The disc will be damaged. If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 While holding the disc fastener at the center, tip up to 10 minutes to smudge the surface with fingerprints, ...] or [4:3]. while the ACCESS lamp is turned off. In that is completed, you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder: - z Tips • You can start . Continued , 31 Getting Started b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or ...
The disc will be damaged. If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 While holding the disc fastener at the center, tip up to 10 minutes to smudge the surface with fingerprints, ...] or [4:3]. while the ACCESS lamp is turned off. In that is completed, you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder: - z Tips • You can start . Continued , 31 Getting Started b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or ...
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... the POWER switch G in the direction of the arrow until the (Movie) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. z Tips • During Easy Handycam operation, a frame appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press START/STOP H or D to start recording.* 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to OFF (CHG),...sounds). [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operations without detailed settings. Recording movies 1 Slide ...
... the POWER switch G in the direction of the arrow until the (Movie) lamp lights up . 2 Press EASY A. z Tips • During Easy Handycam operation, a frame appears on the LCD screen. 3 Press START/STOP H or D to start recording.* 3 Press PHOTO F lightly to OFF (CHG),...sounds). [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. Recording/Playback Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform recording or playback operations without detailed settings. Recording movies 1 Slide ...
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... volume by touching (HOME) 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 zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to be played back. Returns (to the... show (p. 49) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 92). Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) 3 Start playback.
... volume by touching (HOME) 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 zTips • When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to be played back. Returns (to the... show (p. 49) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 92). Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) 3 Start playback.
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...• You cannot record additional materials on the screen. Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 80). 37 See page 73 on DVD-R/DVD+R DL discs once you... set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are automatically set the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to the default settings. disappears from the...
...• You cannot record additional materials on the screen. Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 80). 37 See page 73 on DVD-R/DVD+R DL discs once you... set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation You cannot use some menu items are automatically set the (OPTION) menu. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to the default settings. disappears from the...
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... movies, then touch . Deleting images You can delete the images recorded on the media using the (OPTION) menu. Touch to return to confirm. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]/ [ DELETE]/[ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to 100 images at ...return to confirm. The movies recorded on the selected date are deleted. • You cannot delete images on the playback screen using your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are displayed on the disc. Deleting the movies The selected movie is set to...
... movies, then touch . Deleting images You can delete the images recorded on the media using the (OPTION) menu. Touch to return to confirm. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]/ [ DELETE]/[ DELETE]. 4 Touch the movie to 100 images at ...return to confirm. The movies recorded on the selected date are deleted. • You cannot delete images on the playback screen using your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot restore images once they are displayed on the disc. Deleting the movies The selected movie is set to...
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... on another device after adding a recording (p. 75) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. 74 b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you wish to confirm that you use DVD- To do so, cancel Easy...
... on another device after adding a recording (p. 75) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. 74 b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you wish to confirm that you use DVD- To do so, cancel Easy...
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...-sided disc, you set to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to [STYLE1] (the default setting). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES] t . Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) ... disc menu style, go to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on your camcorder is completed. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is attached at the bottom of the ...
...-sided disc, you set to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu appears for finalizing. 1 Place your camcorder in the case of your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to [STYLE1] (the default setting). 5 Touch [YES] t [YES] t . Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) ... disc menu style, go to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on your camcorder is completed. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is attached at the bottom of the ...
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... the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you on each side in the recording image quality and format you can be ... that is right for you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on the screen. b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. Formatting the media (Continued) b Notes • You cannot change the image quality of DVD+RW with SD (standard definition) image quality, you format DVD-RW...
... the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during formatting. • When you on each side in the recording image quality and format you can be ... that is right for you use a double-sided disc, formatting is required on the screen. b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder. Formatting the media (Continued) b Notes • You cannot change the image quality of DVD+RW with SD (standard definition) image quality, you format DVD-RW...
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... 96 CALIBRATION 132 A.SHUT OFF 97 QUICK ON STBY 97 REMOTE CTRL 97 CTRL FOR HDMI 97 * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). ** [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. 85 Customizing your camcorder
... 96 CALIBRATION 132 A.SHUT OFF 97 QUICK ON STBY 97 REMOTE CTRL 97 CTRL FOR HDMI 97 * You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). ** [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation. 85 Customizing your camcorder
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... OPTION MENU The (OPTION MENU) appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. If you cannot use the (OPTION MENU). If you right-... 104 tab REC MODE BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL IMAGE SIZE SELF-TIMER a 86 - 104 - 104 a 90 - 104 Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page.
... OPTION MENU The (OPTION MENU) appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the screen depend on the recording/playback status of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. (OPTION) Tab 2 Touch the desired item. If you cannot use the (OPTION MENU). If you right-... 104 tab REC MODE BLT-IN ZOOM MIC MICREF LEVEL IMAGE SIZE SELF-TIMER a 86 - 104 - 104 a 90 - 104 Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab to change the page.
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...] 109 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander .......p. 109 • Batteries/Power sources p. 111 • LCD...the default settings. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it after the power is not...camcorder, use following table to shoot after about 1 minute. DUBBING button (HDR-UX20) (p. 61) (OPTION) does not appear on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder...
...] 109 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander .......p. 109 • Batteries/Power sources p. 111 • LCD...the default settings. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) • The temperature of your camcorder and leave it after the power is not...camcorder, use following table to shoot after about 1 minute. DUBBING button (HDR-UX20) (p. 61) (OPTION) does not appear on . • Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder...
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... heard in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. Otherwise, the Remote Commander...Handycam operation. - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [X.V.COLOR] - [SUB-T DATE] - [FLASH MODE] - [ INDEX SET] - [CONVERSION LENS] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [ DISPLAY] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [COMPONENT] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] - [CTRL FOR HDMI] *HDR-UX20 Your camcorder...
... heard in a cool place. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. Otherwise, the Remote Commander...Handycam operation. - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [X.V.COLOR] - [SUB-T DATE] - [FLASH MODE] - [ INDEX SET] - [CONVERSION LENS] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [FILE NO.] - [ DISPLAY] - [VOLUME] - [BEEP] - [TV TYPE] - [COMPONENT] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [DEMO MODE] - [CTRL FOR HDMI] *HDR-UX20 Your camcorder...
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...; There is no free space in the media. • To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you can add a maximum of 999 movies. •... (standard definition) image quality other than the most recent movie on DVD+RW • During Easy Handycam operation, movies on the disc cannot be deleted. • An image protected on another device cannot...• You may not be able to edit or record additional material on a disc recorded on your camcorder using the component A/V cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 95)....
...; There is no free space in the media. • To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you can add a maximum of 999 movies. •... (standard definition) image quality other than the most recent movie on DVD+RW • During Easy Handycam operation, movies on the disc cannot be deleted. • An image protected on another device cannot...• You may not be able to edit or record additional material on a disc recorded on your camcorder using the component A/V cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the requirements of the connected device (p. 95)....
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...Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is produced under the license of Dolby Laboratories. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other product names mentioned herein... DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Your camcorder is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI...
...Dolby Laboratories. • Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is produced under the license of Dolby Laboratories. On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Apple Inc. All other product names mentioned herein... DC 7.2 V Capacity 7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh) Type Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Your camcorder is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI...
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Quick Reference Index Numeric 1080i/480i 95 1440 × 1080/60i............17, 128 16:9 95 16:9 WIDE 87 1920 × 1080/60i............17,...67 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator 40, 145 Double-sided disc 127 DST SET 96 Dual Rec 41 Dubbing to a disc on the camcorder 61 to a other devices .......... 68 DVD drive 77 DVD format 16, 145 DVD menu 75 DVD-R 16 DVD-RW 16 ...DVD+R DL 16 DVD+RW 16 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 104, 119 E Easy Handycam 34 Editing 56 EMPTY (Data empty 83 EXPOSURE 101, 119 F FACE DETECTION .... 89, 119 Face Index 47 Face INDEX SET ...
Quick Reference Index Numeric 1080i/480i 95 1440 × 1080/60i............17, 128 16:9 95 16:9 WIDE 87 1920 × 1080/60i............17,...67 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator 40, 145 Double-sided disc 127 DST SET 96 Dual Rec 41 Dubbing to a disc on the camcorder 61 to a other devices .......... 68 DVD drive 77 DVD format 16, 145 DVD menu 75 DVD-R 16 DVD-RW 16 ...DVD+R DL 16 DVD+RW 16 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 104, 119 E Easy Handycam 34 Editing 56 EMPTY (Data empty 83 EXPOSURE 101, 119 F FACE DETECTION .... 89, 119 Face Index 47 Face INDEX SET ...