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... www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 6 Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of recording/ playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. * Depending on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of California, USA only ...
... www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. 6 Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of recording/ playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC... can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in order to comply with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. * Depending on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of California, USA only ...
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... number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • 8 cm DVD disc is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss...and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. 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" in this manual The operations available depend on the model HDR-UX20....
... number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are captured using a digital still camera, and therefore may appear different. • 8 cm DVD disc is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss...and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. 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" in this manual The operations available depend on the model HDR-UX20....
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... [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). Category B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE*1 39 PHOTO*1 39 SMTH SLW ... IMG.DB F. 82 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 19). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can be used on HDR-UX20. 18
... [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). Category B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE*1 39 PHOTO*1 39 SMTH SLW ... IMG.DB F. 82 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 19). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 84). *1 You can be used on HDR-UX20. 18
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... Index, p. 47). • You can capture still images from a recorded movie (p. 59). • You can record still images by touching (HOME) D (or E) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. (CAMERA) t Continued , 39 Flashing t Lights up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP B (or C). When playing back a movie, you can search for movies, see page 91. •...
... Index, p. 47). • You can capture still images from a recorded movie (p. 59). • You can record still images by touching (HOME) D (or E) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. (CAMERA) t Continued , 39 Flashing t Lights up the (Movie) lamp. 2 Press START/STOP B (or C). When playing back a movie, you can search for movies, see page 91. •...
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...appear on a face of person ([FACE DETECTION], p. 89). This is [3sec AFTER]. [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] 42 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to change. • [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/ STOP is finished. z Tips • A mirror-image ...of the subject appears on the LCD screen. A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as a golf or tennis swing. 1 Press (HOME) t t [SMTH SLW REC]. (CAMERA) 2 Press START/STOP. To change the setting Touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to the lens side (2).
...appear on a face of person ([FACE DETECTION], p. 89). This is [3sec AFTER]. [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] 42 Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to change. • [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/ STOP is finished. z Tips • A mirror-image ...of the subject appears on the LCD screen. A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as a golf or tennis swing. 1 Press (HOME) t t [SMTH SLW REC]. (CAMERA) 2 Press START/STOP. To change the setting Touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to the lens side (2).
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... the scene of each division is displayed on the index screen. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or those who do not face towards the camera.
... the scene of each division is displayed on the index screen. Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or those who do not face towards the camera.
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...VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Dubbing movies to other recording devices Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can dub movies played back on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality movies can be produced...touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 95). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 92). • When you are connecting your computer (p. 105), and copy the images to a disc in the computer...
...VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Dubbing movies to other recording devices Connecting with the A/V connecting cable You can dub movies played back on your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality movies can be produced...touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the default setting) (p. 95). • To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 92). • When you are connecting your computer (p. 105), and copy the images to a disc in the computer...
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... be trimmed. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder or the printer. - The still image edited by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). The still image recorded by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of a still image to be performed ... selection screen. 5 Touch (OPTION), set the following operations when is marked with . Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder, while printing the still image on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable,...
... be trimmed. Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder or the printer. - The still image edited by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). The still image recorded by connecting a printer directly to a digital video camera or digital still camera, regardless of a still image to be performed ... selection screen. 5 Touch (OPTION), set the following operations when is marked with . Eject the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" from your camcorder, while printing the still image on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable,...
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... color may not be reproduced correctly. • [X.V.COLOR] cannot be played back on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." - The right side of the sea can select the maximum zoom...setting is [ON]. Otherwise, set to [ON] to the TV connected. WIDE SELECT When recording with your camcorder • The maximum shooting distance using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. The default setting is...X.V.COLOR When recording, set to the TV connected for camera shake. when the disc is not formatted with this function [ON] is about 3 m (10 feet).
... color may not be reproduced correctly. • [X.V.COLOR] cannot be played back on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." - The right side of the sea can select the maximum zoom...setting is [ON]. Otherwise, set to [ON] to the TV connected. WIDE SELECT When recording with your camcorder • The maximum shooting distance using a tripod (optional), then the image becomes natural. The default setting is...X.V.COLOR When recording, set to the TV connected for camera shake. when the disc is not formatted with this function [ON] is about 3 m (10 feet).
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...and time. B OFF Data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication). • Depending on the screen, touch /... DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. How to customize the display) CAMERA DATA Movie Touch 1, then 2. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. If the item is not on the media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. 92
...and time. B OFF Data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. • The indicator toggles through the following sequences as you press DATA CODE on the Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t [CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication). • Depending on the screen, touch /... DATA CODE During playback, displays the information (data code) recorded automatically at the time of recording. How to customize the display) CAMERA DATA Movie Touch 1, then 2. CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. If the item is not on the media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. 92
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.../STOP or PHOTO. - When you press DUBBING button (HDR- CLOCK/ LANG (Items to move the time forward 1 hour. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp on the front of your native tongue among... the options. 96 Touch 1, then 2. DEMO MODE The default setting is not on your camcorder in about 10 minutes.) - ...the clock. Set your local area using / when using your camcorder and light up , as those described below. - UX20) - When you turn on the screen, touch / to view the demonstration in...
.../STOP or PHOTO. - When you press DUBBING button (HDR- CLOCK/ LANG (Items to move the time forward 1 hour. REC LAMP (Recording lamp) The camera recording lamp on the front of your native tongue among... the options. 96 Touch 1, then 2. DEMO MODE The default setting is not on your camcorder in about 10 minutes.) - ...the clock. Set your local area using / when using your camcorder and light up , as those described below. - UX20) - When you turn on the screen, touch / to view the demonstration in...
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...Memory Stick PRO Duo" is inserted (p. 78, 129). - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" after saving the images on another device. (Warning indicator ... later. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Troubleshooting Continued , 121 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick PRO Duo") Slow flashing • Free space...
...Memory Stick PRO Duo" is inserted (p. 78, 129). - (Warning indicator pertaining to the write-protect of lights is not sufficient, so camera-shake easily occurs. Delete unnecessary images, or format the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" after saving the images on another device. (Warning indicator ... later. * You hear a melody when the warning indicators appear on the screen, follow the instructions. Troubleshooting Continued , 121 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. (Warning indicator pertaining to "Memory Stick PRO Duo") Slow flashing • Free space...
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...dry cloth. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded or played on 8 cm DVD discs, etc. *1: 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2: 720p specification A ...media: Internal memory (HDR-UX20), 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R DL discs, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" • The media recorded in AVCHD format other than that of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-...
...dry cloth. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition video signal shot on a digital video camera recorder to be recorded or played on 8 cm DVD discs, etc. *1: 1080i specification A high definition specification which utilizes 1080 effective scanning lines and the interlace system. *2: 720p specification A ...media: Internal memory (HDR-UX20), 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R DL discs, "Memory Stick PRO Duo" • The media recorded in AVCHD format other than that of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-...
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...expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you start taking shots. - About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with your camcorder (p. 78). To use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick ...(Continued) On image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your...
...expected recording time, and make trial recordings before you start taking shots. - About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with your camcorder (p. 78). To use the battery pack becomes shorter. In that formatting erases all information on the "Memory Stick ...(Continued) On image data compatibility • Image data files recorded on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" by your camcorder conform to the "Design rule for Camera File system" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your...
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... even when the POWER switch is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as you do not use your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with a camera blower, etc. 6 Attach the eyecup block to the...months if you are not recording the date. Use your camcorder is attached. x Procedures Connect your camcorder at all. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is a precision part. Precautions and maintenance (Continued) 3 Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc. 4 Press the viewfinder back onto the body...
... even when the POWER switch is not charged, the camcorder operation will be affected as long as you do not use your camcorder to a wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor, and leave it with a camera blower, etc. 6 Attach the eyecup block to the...months if you are not recording the date. Use your camcorder is attached. x Procedures Connect your camcorder at all. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is a precision part. Precautions and maintenance (Continued) 3 Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc. 4 Press the viewfinder back onto the body...
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... EIA standards 1080/60i specification Internal memory (HDR-UX20) 8 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system...16 in.) Focal length F1.8 - 2.6 f=3.1 - 46.5 mm (1/8 - 1 7/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 40 - 600 mm (1 5/8 - 23 5/8 in.) (16:9) For still images: 37 - 555 mm (1 1/2 -... 21 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. ** The unique pixel array of which is a file format for...
... EIA standards 1080/60i specification Internal memory (HDR-UX20) 8 GB When measuring media capacity, 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system...16 in.) Focal length F1.8 - 2.6 f=3.1 - 46.5 mm (1/8 - 1 7/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies: 40 - 600 mm (1 5/8 - 23 5/8 in.) (16:9) For still images: 37 - 555 mm (1 1/2 -... 21 7/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. ** The unique pixel array of which is a file format for...
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...pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDR-UX10: HD: 4.7 W, SD: 3.7 W HDR-UX20: HD: 4.2 W, SD: 3.3 W During camera recording using the LCD screen with normal brightness: HDR-UX10: HD: 5.0 W, SD: 4.0 W HDR-UX20: HD: 4.4 W, SD: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0 ...including the projecting parts, the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-UX10: 470 g (1 lb) main unit only 560 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc HDR-UX20: 470 g (1 lb) main unit only 550 g (1 lb 3...
...pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDR-UX10: HD: 4.7 W, SD: 3.7 W HDR-UX20: HD: 4.2 W, SD: 3.3 W During camera recording using the LCD screen with normal brightness: HDR-UX10: HD: 5.0 W, SD: 4.0 W HDR-UX20: HD: 4.4 W, SD: 3.5 W Operating temperature 0 ...including the projecting parts, the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached Mass (approx.) HDR-UX10: 470 g (1 lb) main unit only 560 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc HDR-UX20: 470 g (1 lb) main unit only 550 g (1 lb 3...
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...accessory securely. Continued , 141 Quick Reference F HDMI OUT jack (50) G Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to operate your camcorder. Flashes when remaining media space or battery power is connected, it to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. H Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (... (optional) and the built-in .)) to the end, and then tighten the screw. A Built-in red during recording. E Camera recording lamp (96) Lights up in microphone (40) An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected.
...accessory securely. Continued , 141 Quick Reference F HDMI OUT jack (50) G Active Interface Shoe The Active Interface Shoe supplies power to operate your camcorder. Flashes when remaining media space or battery power is connected, it to the tripod receptacle using a tripod screw. H Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (... (optional) and the built-in .)) to the end, and then tighten the screw. A Built-in red during recording. E Camera recording lamp (96) Lights up in microphone (40) An Active Interface Shoe compatible microphone (optional) will take precedence when connected.
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...V, then press ENTER to enter. • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 141). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in fire. • ... Insulation sheet A DATA CODE button (92) Displays the date and time or camera setting data of in a certain period, the orange frame disappears. Do not ... image. M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons 142 When you press this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it clicks. ...
...V, then press ENTER to enter. • Point the Remote Commander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 141). • When no commands have been sent from the Remote Commander in fire. • ... Insulation sheet A DATA CODE button (92) Displays the date and time or camera setting data of in a certain period, the orange frame disappears. Do not ... image. M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons 142 When you press this case, replace the battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery. Use of b / B / v / V, or ENTER again, the frame appears at the position where it clicks. ...
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Data code during recording The date, time, and camera setting data of your camcorder model. Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Z VISUAL INDEX button (44) Indicators when you actually see depending on your camcorder. They are recorded automatically on another device, etc. ([SUB-T DATE], p. 88). However, you can view the recording date and time...
Data code during recording The date, time, and camera setting data of your camcorder model. Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) Z VISUAL INDEX button (44) Indicators when you actually see depending on your camcorder. They are recorded automatically on another device, etc. ([SUB-T DATE], p. 88). However, you can view the recording date and time...