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... the disc has a mark. However, there is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with marks listed below. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician..., which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - If this before operating your camcorder with the instructions, may apply.
... the disc has a mark. However, there is connected. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with marks listed below. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician..., which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" of California, USA only Perchlorate Material - If this before operating your camcorder with the instructions, may apply.
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... cannot use any way. These points are operational for the recordable time of memory card other than those mentioned above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are both referred to remove the battery pack or AC...
... cannot use any way. These points are operational for the recordable time of memory card other than those mentioned above. • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used with your camcorder.) "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" are both referred to remove the battery pack or AC...
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...are recorded without any problems. HDR-UX10: It is compatible with High Profile - HDR-UX20: It is recommended that you may not delete data from the internal memory completely. On playing back recorded images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Other AVCHD-compatible...due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on disposal/transfer (HDR-UX20) Even if you format the internal memory (p. 78), you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. 8 When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you...
...are recorded without any problems. HDR-UX10: It is compatible with High Profile - HDR-UX20: It is recommended that you may not delete data from the internal memory completely. On playing back recorded images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Other AVCHD-compatible...due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on disposal/transfer (HDR-UX20) Even if you format the internal memory (p. 78), you destroy the actual body of the camcorder. 8 When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you...
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...and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of media you can use for illustration purposes are captured using a ...Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for a particular operation. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is referred to as "Disc" in this manual. • The internal memory, disc and "Memory Stick...in this manual The operations available depend on the model HDR-UX20.
...and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of media you can use for illustration purposes are captured using a ...Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used in this manual for a particular operation. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is referred to as "Disc" in this manual. • The internal memory, disc and "Memory Stick...in this manual The operations available depend on the model HDR-UX20.
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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 ...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 playback on your needs 13 Operation flow ...
... 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 ...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 playback on your needs 13 Operation flow ...
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... 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 ....127 About the Disc 127 About the AVCHD format 128 About the...
... 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 ....127 About the Disc 127 About the AVCHD format 128 About the...
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..., you can select a desired media for 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 your camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] according to a disc without using various "Media" according to your needs...
..., you can select a desired media for 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 your camcorder, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] according to a disc without using various "Media" according to your needs...
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...ejected from one media to a computer, and save images on the device. z Tips • Refer also to play a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with HD (high definition) image quality on a disc. 15 Important notices • Some AVCHD-format compatible devices may not be ...based player/recorder. B Save recorded images x Dubbing/copying images from the DVD based player/recorder. x Playing on AVCHD format compatible devices If your camcorder (p. 61) x Dubbing movies to other recording devices (p. 68) x Editing images on a computer (p. 105) Using the supplied application software "Picture ...
...ejected from one media to a computer, and save images on the device. z Tips • Refer also to play a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with HD (high definition) image quality on a disc. 15 Important notices • Some AVCHD-format compatible devices may not be ...based player/recorder. B Save recorded images x Dubbing/copying images from the DVD based player/recorder. x Playing on AVCHD format compatible devices If your camcorder (p. 61) x Dubbing movies to other recording devices (p. 68) x Editing images on a computer (p. 105) Using the supplied application software "Picture ...
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... a disc - Disc types and features What you can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of disc you can do with the recorded images depends on a side of the "Memory Stick" types, see page 6. a a a a - - Making longer recordings on the image recording ...Disc symbols DVD- Also, you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW RW R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) - For details on your camcorder (57, 64) a Finalizing required to play the disc in diameter on the...
... a disc - Disc types and features What you can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of disc you can do with the recorded images depends on a side of the "Memory Stick" types, see page 6. a a a a - - Making longer recordings on the image recording ...Disc symbols DVD- Also, you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW RW R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) - For details on your camcorder (57, 64) a Finalizing required to play the disc in diameter on the...
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... show the average bit rate. Enjoying with your camcorder Recording time of movies Approximate recordable time in minutes on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of images recorded with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 78). • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," see page 33. M stands for Mbps...
... show the average bit rate. Enjoying with your camcorder Recording time of movies Approximate recordable time in minutes on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of images recorded with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 78). • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," see page 33. M stands for Mbps...
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... the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can also set this menu item when the setting of [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick." *3 This function can set these items during...
... the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can also set this menu item when the setting of [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick." *3 This function can set these items during...
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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 closed . 24 Available Playback time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning ... definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. 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 45 75 95...
When the media is 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 recording start/stop, turning ... definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. 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 45 75 95...
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...media for recording/playback/editing for either movies or still images, according to "Memory Stick PRO Duo." MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) Media: Internal memory Image quality: SD (standard definition) 5 [ MEMORY STICK] Media: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Image quality: SD (standard definition) 3 Touch [YES]. ... in "Step 6" (p. 30). 4 [ INT. 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 image...
...media for recording/playback/editing for either movies or still images, according to "Memory Stick PRO Duo." MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) Media: Internal memory Image quality: SD (standard definition) 5 [ MEMORY STICK] Media: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Image quality: SD (standard definition) 3 Touch [YES]. ... in "Step 6" (p. 30). 4 [ INT. 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 image...
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...; 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 displayed. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" z Tips • For recording/playback/editing on the disc used (p. 9). Internal memory (HDR-UX20) Disc The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the other...
...; 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 displayed. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" z Tips • For recording/playback/editing on the disc used (p. 9). Internal memory (HDR-UX20) Disc The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the other...
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... (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....the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to recognize the disc, depending on the disc type and condition. 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...
... (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....the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to recognize the disc, depending on the disc type and condition. 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...
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... the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. 3 When the media for recording. z Tips • To record only still images on the "Memory Stick" compatible with the camcorder, see...
... the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the right direction until it clicks. 3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover. 3 When the media for recording. z Tips • To record only still images on the "Memory Stick" compatible with the camcorder, see...
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To shake or knock your camcorder - Note that there is not enough free space.] is lit or flashing: - z Tips • For the recordable number of "Memory Stick," or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 86). To remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor - HD (high definition) ...a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Figures ( ) are of movies Approximate recordable time in once and slide out it alongside the camcorder body. It may cause a malfunction. To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover, then lightly push on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
To shake or knock your camcorder - Note that there is not enough free space.] is lit or flashing: - z Tips • For the recordable number of "Memory Stick," or the [REC MODE] setting (p. 86). To remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor - HD (high definition) ...a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. Figures ( ) are of movies Approximate recordable time in once and slide out it alongside the camcorder body. It may cause a malfunction. To eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick Duo cover, then lightly push on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo...
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... recording date when you set [DISC] on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). When SD (standard definition) image quality is displayed. Continued , 35 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to turn on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), is selected on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E. Appears with...
... recording date when you set [DISC] on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). When SD (standard definition) image quality is displayed. Continued , 35 The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to turn on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), is selected on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E. Appears with...
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... power is turned on the set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick" (p. 28), the next movie file is still being written onto the media. z Tips • On the "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder, and do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB with setting the...
... power is turned on the set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick" (p. 28), the next movie file is still being written onto the media. z Tips • On the "Memory Stick" you can use with your camcorder, and do not eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder. • When a movie file exceeds 2 GB with setting the...
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... some time to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the still image recorded on the selected media (p. 28). Playback Play back the images recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Still image: Internal memory Lens cover Closes in accordance...
... some time to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the still image recorded on the selected media (p. 28). Playback Play back the images recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo"). HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: "Memory Stick PRO Duo" Still image: Internal memory Lens cover Closes in accordance...