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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 ... Performing with a computer What 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 ...
...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 ... Performing with a computer What 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 ...
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...few seconds for your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), you cannot use the following buttons/ functions. - Playback zoom (p. 48) - DUBBING button (HDR-UX20) (p. 61) (...a computer p. 118 • Functions that cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is turned on and off your camcorder, use following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the functions still do not work , press the RESET...
...few seconds for your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket). Buttons do not work . • During Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), you cannot use the following buttons/ functions. - Playback zoom (p. 48) - DUBBING button (HDR-UX20) (p. 61) (...a computer p. 118 • Functions that cannot be used during Easy Handycam operation. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is turned on and off your camcorder, use following table to troubleshoot the problem. If the functions still do not work , press the RESET...
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...disc. Turn off your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation. • This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting (Continued) - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [COLOR SLOW SHTR] - [...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...
...disc. Turn off your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation. • This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting (Continued) - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [COLOR SLOW SHTR] - [...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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... camcorder is not clear. • Pull out the viewfinder, then move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 27). This is too high or too low. Fully charge the battery again. The image in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Continued , 111 Troubleshooting The remaining battery...
... camcorder is not clear. • Pull out the viewfinder, then move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 27). This is too high or too low. Fully charge the battery again. The image in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel. Continued , 111 Troubleshooting The remaining battery...
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... The maximum number of the disc type and the recording format on DVD-RW with SD (standard definition) image quality other than your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) Media The disc cannot be performed in a cool place. • Finalizing is full. Movies with fingerprints, etc. Pressing START... this period. • The media of your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is not supported by turning off your camcorder and leave it again on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - Turn off your camcorder. Format the media (Internal memory (HDR-UX20)/ DVD-RW/DVD+RW/"Memory Stick PRO Duo"...
... The maximum number of the disc type and the recording format on DVD-RW with SD (standard definition) image quality other than your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) Media The disc cannot be performed in a cool place. • Finalizing is full. Movies with fingerprints, etc. Pressing START... this period. • The media of your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is not supported by turning off your camcorder and leave it again on DVD-R/DVD+R DL - Turn off your camcorder. Format the media (Internal memory (HDR-UX20)/ DVD-RW/DVD+RW/"Memory Stick PRO Duo"...
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...point where you press START/ STOP and the point that recording movie starts/stops. Troubleshooting Continued , 113 The ACCESS lamp/access lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the image data you have just record on the mode of your..., such as recording a fast moving object, the time available for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour (p. 132). Delete unnecessary images (p. 57). You cannot record a still image. • You cannot record a still...
...point where you press START/ STOP and the point that recording movie starts/stops. Troubleshooting Continued , 113 The ACCESS lamp/access lamp lights up even when you stop recording. • Your camcorder is recording the image data you have just record on the mode of your..., such as recording a fast moving object, the time available for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour (p. 132). Delete unnecessary images (p. 57). You cannot record a still image. • You cannot record a still...
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...image quality by touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX20) (p. 28). 114 This is called the focal plane phenomenon. Tiny spots in your camcorder with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. there is closed on the image. • This occurs when... been set on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] in white, red, blue, or green appear on the backlight (p. 27). Horizontal stripes appear on your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) - This is not a malfunction. Because of the image is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The power is not correctly displayed. ...
...image quality by touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX20) (p. 28). 114 This is called the focal plane phenomenon. Tiny spots in your camcorder with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. there is closed on the image. • This occurs when... been set on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] in white, red, blue, or green appear on the backlight (p. 27). Horizontal stripes appear on your camcorder. Troubleshooting (Continued) - This is not a malfunction. Because of the image is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The power is not correctly displayed. ...
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... To play back a disc. • Check out the disc compatibility (p. 16). • Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is turned off after recording. Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of finalized on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. If it ...off your image data and " " is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 82). Troubleshooting Continued , 115 You cannot play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with AVCHD format/ High Profile...
... To play back a disc. • Check out the disc compatibility (p. 16). • Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is turned off after recording. Check the compatibility in the instruction manual of finalized on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. If it ...off your image data and " " is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 82). Troubleshooting Continued , 115 You cannot play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with AVCHD format/ High Profile...
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..... • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder Unable to edit. • Set the desired media of images for editing or for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used. Refer to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 116 Playing back a ...menu screen. Select the desired scene from the disc to the instruction manual of the playback device for an instant when the recording layer changes. Troubleshooting (Continued) " " is indicated on an image in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of the data may occur when sound ...
..... • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder Unable to edit. • Set the desired media of images for editing or for an instant between scenes depending on the device being used. Refer to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 116 Playing back a ...menu screen. Select the desired scene from the disc to the instruction manual of the playback device for an instant when the recording layer changes. Troubleshooting (Continued) " " is indicated on an image in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of the data may occur when sound ...
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... the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you are using the component A/V cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the TV. An image cannot be deleted. • Movies cannot be deleted depending on your camcorder using other than the most recent movie on DVD+RW • During Easy Handycam operation, movies on... on the TV. • When you can add a maximum of the component A/V cable are not output from a movie. • There is running out during finalizing. Troubleshooting Continued , 117
... the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you are using the component A/V cable, set [COMPONENT] according to the TV. An image cannot be deleted. • Movies cannot be deleted depending on your camcorder using other than the most recent movie on DVD+RW • During Easy Handycam operation, movies on... on the TV. • When you can add a maximum of the component A/V cable are not output from a movie. • There is running out during finalizing. Troubleshooting Continued , 117
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Troubleshooting (Continued) • Only the S VIDEO plug of another device (p. 68)....computer and your computer. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. • Finish "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your camcorder again in [EXPOSURE] [WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION...COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [FADER] 118 Make sure the red and white plugs are connected (p. 53). Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer. • Install "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 105). • Disconnect devices from the...
Troubleshooting (Continued) • Only the S VIDEO plug of another device (p. 68)....computer and your computer. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. • Finish "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your camcorder again in [EXPOSURE] [WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION...COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [FADER] 118 Make sure the red and white plugs are connected (p. 53). Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer. • Install "Picture Motion Browser" (p. 105). • Disconnect devices from the...
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... NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [CANDLE]/ [FIREWORKS] in [SCENE SELECTION], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER], [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] Troubleshooting 119
... NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [CANDLE]/ [FIREWORKS] in [SCENE SELECTION], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER], [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] Troubleshooting 119
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.... Delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" after saving the images on other tasks. Use the flash. • The camcorder is processing other media (p. 57, 78, 105). • The image database file is damaged (p. 82). (Warning indicators pertaining to "Memory ... instructions. Fast flashing* • The temperature of "Memory Stick" you can use with both hands and record the image. Troubleshooting Continued , 121 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to recording still images) • The set ...
.... Delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" after saving the images on other tasks. Use the flash. • The camcorder is processing other media (p. 57, 78, 105). • The image database file is damaged (p. 82). (Warning indicators pertaining to "Memory ... instructions. Fast flashing* • The temperature of "Memory Stick" you can use with both hands and record the image. Troubleshooting Continued , 121 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to recording still images) • The set ...
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...To the Playlist on it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration. 123 Troubleshooting Cannot recover data. • Writing data to recover the data, but ... is possible. • To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you can select on the...Sony service facility. Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" again. • Contact your computer. Cannot print. This Memory Stick may not be damaged. • Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" again, and follow the instructions on the device used to delete a still image data protected on the camcorder...
...To the Playlist on it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration. 123 Troubleshooting Cannot recover data. • Writing data to recover the data, but ... is possible. • To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you can select on the...Sony service facility. Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" again. • Contact your computer. Cannot print. This Memory Stick may not be damaged. • Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" again, and follow the instructions on the device used to delete a still image data protected on the camcorder...