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...Changing 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 other ... 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 14 Features of the media 16 " HOME...
...Changing 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 other ... 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 14 Features of the media 16 " HOME...
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...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 Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). For the items... available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 " HOME" and " OPTION" -...
...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 Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). For the items... available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 " HOME" and " OPTION" -...
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... (1) (p. 142) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 105) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your...
... (1) (p. 142) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 21 AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 22) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 105) - Picture Motion Browser (Software) - The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your...
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...to smudge the surface with fingerprints. • If you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to your camcorder: - The disc will be damaged. Format the disc, following the instructions on the disc. b Notes • You ...you format a disc during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is right for you selected. If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use ...
...to smudge the surface with fingerprints. • If you can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to your camcorder: - The disc will be damaged. Format the disc, following the instructions on the disc. b Notes • You ...you format a disc during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is right for you selected. If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use ...
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...Recording still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G in the direction of [REC MODE] (p. 86) is set media (p. 28). z Tips • During Easy Handycam operation, a frame appears on the LCD screen. The images are recorded on the LCD screen. 3 Press START/STOP H or D to start recording.* 3 ...A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. 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. It also makes...
...Recording still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G in the direction of [REC MODE] (p. 86) is set media (p. 28). z Tips • During Easy Handycam operation, a frame appears on the LCD screen. The images are recorded on the LCD screen. 3 Press START/STOP H or D to start recording.* 3 ...A (a beep sounds), then press it while pressing the green button. 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. It also makes...
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Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) 3 Start playback. Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Slide show (p. 49) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen * The setting of [DATA CODE] is ... 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. Movies: Touch the , or...
Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) 3 Start playback. Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Slide show (p. 49) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen * The setting of [DATA CODE] is ... 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. Movies: Touch the , or...
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... you set (p. 109). For details, see page 109. • When formatting DVD-RW discs with playback on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • You cannot make it compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality, the recording format is... the screen. To make the disc compatible with playback on other devices or computers. b Notes • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 80). 37 If you want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes (p. 18, 84). See page 73...
... you set (p. 109). For details, see page 109. • When formatting DVD-RW discs with playback on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation since they are fixed. b Notes • You cannot make it compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality, the recording format is... the screen. To make the disc compatible with playback on other devices or computers. b Notes • Most of some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation (p. 80). 37 If you want to add effects to display the menu items available for setup changes (p. 18, 84). See page 73...
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... [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Continued , 57 b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot delete movies on the same day at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date]/ [ DELETE by date]. 2 Touch / to...When [Completed.] appears, touch . The movies recorded on the selected date are deleted. • You cannot delete images on the playback screen using your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]/ [ DELETE]/[ DELETE]. 4 Touch the ...
... [ DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE ALL]. 2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Continued , 57 b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot delete movies on the same day at one time 1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date]/ [ DELETE by date]. 2 Touch / to...When [Completed.] appears, touch . The movies recorded on the selected date are deleted. • You cannot delete images on the playback screen using your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]/ [ DELETE]/[ DELETE]. 4 Touch the ...
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... 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 use DVD- Make a new recording If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish... to a finalized disc even if you cannot add recordings to add a recording. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 37). Recordings cannot be added. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) To add recordings to ...
... 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 use DVD- Make a new recording If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish... to a finalized disc even if you cannot add recordings to add a recording. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 37). Recordings cannot be added. Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) To add recordings to ...
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...]. Remove the disc from 4 types of pattern with / . Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is completed. The shorter the amount of DVD-RW. When you set to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and... disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to be finalized. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. Utilizing the media Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes...
...]. Remove the disc from 4 types of pattern with / . Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is completed. The shorter the amount of DVD-RW. When you set to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and... disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder. 3 Insert the disc to be finalized. 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE]. Utilizing the media Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes...
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....] appears, touch . 80 b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during recording. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 16, 128. 6 Touch the option that...ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], for DVD-RW (p. 16). Additional movies cannot be recorded on the disc. If you format DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is completed, you can format each side. You can start recording on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL after finalizing You ...
....] appears, touch . 80 b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during recording. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 16, 128. 6 Touch the option that...ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], for DVD-RW (p. 16). Additional movies cannot be recorded on the disc. If you format DVD-RW during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34), the recording format is completed, you can format each side. You can start recording on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL after finalizing You ...
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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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...function does not work under the current situation. 98 3 Change the setting, then touch . Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • During Easy Handycam operation, you right-click the mouse on a computer. COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT *1 Page - 100 - 100...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 OPTION MENU Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. Various...
...function does not work under the current situation. 98 3 Change the setting, then touch . Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • During Easy Handycam operation, you right-click the mouse on a computer. COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT *1 Page - 100 - 100...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 OPTION MENU Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. Various...
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... , press the RESET button (p. 140) using your camcorder to troubleshoot the problem. DUBBING button (HDR-UX20) (p. 61) (OPTION) does not appear on . • It takes a few seconds) (p. 27) - . (back light) (p. 42) - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander .......p. 109 • Batteries...
... , press the RESET button (p. 140) using your camcorder to troubleshoot the problem. DUBBING button (HDR-UX20) (p. 61) (OPTION) does not appear on . • It takes a few seconds) (p. 27) - . (back light) (p. 42) - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander .......p. 109 • Batteries...
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... ones before Easy 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 vibrates. •...
... ones before Easy 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 vibrates. •...
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...999 movies. • You cannot add still images in the media. • To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you can add a maximum of following . - Movies with SD (standard definition) ...Movies with SD (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 be able to ...SD (standard definition) image quality You cannot edit or record additional material on your camcorder using other devices.
...999 movies. • You cannot add still images in the media. • To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you can add a maximum of following . - Movies with SD (standard definition) ...Movies with SD (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 be able to ...SD (standard definition) image quality You cannot edit or record additional material on your camcorder using other devices.
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On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Apple Inc. Additional Information 137 and other countries. • Intel, Intel Core and Pentium ... voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage 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 Licensing LLC. •...
On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Apple Inc. Additional Information 137 and other countries. • Intel, Intel Core and Pentium ... voltage DC 8.4 V Output voltage 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 Licensing LLC. •...
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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 ...