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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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.... DUBBING button (HDR-UX20) (p. 61) (OPTION) does not appear on . • It takes a few seconds) (p. 27) - . (back light) (p. 42) - Turn off the LCD backlight (Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds for a while in a cool place. Connect it for your camcorder to be used simultaneously p. 118 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote...
.... DUBBING button (HDR-UX20) (p. 61) (OPTION) does not appear on . • It takes a few seconds) (p. 27) - . (back light) (p. 42) - Turn off the LCD backlight (Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds for a while in a cool place. Connect it for your camcorder to be used simultaneously p. 118 Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote...
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... you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, settings for the following menu items are maintained the ones before Easy Handycam operation. - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE] - [...HDR-UX20 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on for a long time. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. A motor sound is heard in a cool place. Turn off your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation. • This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting...
... you press EASY, menu settings do not switch to their defaults automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, settings for the following menu items are maintained the ones before Easy Handycam operation. - [MOVIE MEDIA SET] - [PHOTO MEDIA SET]* - [AUDIO MODE] - [...HDR-UX20 Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on for a long time. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is not a malfunction. A motor sound is heard in a cool place. Turn off your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation. • This is not a malfunction. Troubleshooting...
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...in the current recording/playback situation. • There are some functions you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is open (p. 27). The buttons do not work at all. • Adjust the touch ...then move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 27). Continued , 111 Troubleshooting Turn on the power again, or use . This is discharged or running low. Charge the ...correct time. • The temperature of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 97), or turn on your Sony dealer. No image is displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel....
...in the current recording/playback situation. • There are some functions you do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is open (p. 27). The buttons do not work at all. • Adjust the touch ...then move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the image appears clearly (p. 27). Continued , 111 Troubleshooting Turn on the power again, or use . This is discharged or running low. Charge the ...correct time. • The temperature of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 97), or turn on your Sony dealer. No image is displayed in the viewfinder has disappeared. • Close the LCD panel....
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...with a device other than the most recent movie on DVD-RW with fingerprints, etc. Set your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is interrupted by your camcorder (p. 129). Format the media (Internal memory (HDR-UX20)/ DVD-RW/DVD+RW/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" only, p. 78) or delete unnecessary images ... delete on the index screen at one time is recording the image data you use the new disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 112 Troubleshooting (Continued) Media The disc cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p....
...with a device other than the most recent movie on DVD-RW with fingerprints, etc. Set your camcorder and remove the disc after finalizing is interrupted by your camcorder (p. 129). Format the media (Internal memory (HDR-UX20)/ DVD-RW/DVD+RW/"Memory Stick PRO Duo" only, p. 78) or delete unnecessary images ... delete on the index screen at one time is recording the image data you use the new disc or "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 112 Troubleshooting (Continued) Media The disc cannot be removed. • Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly (p....
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...camcorder... movie is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with...camcorder and leave it about 1 hour (p. 132). • Total number of still images exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder...camcorder (p. 90). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder... and leave it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder... • Your camcorder is set to be...RW - Turn off your camcorder is less than the expected...camcorder and leave it , make the disc to ...
...camcorder... movie is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with...camcorder and leave it about 1 hour (p. 132). • Total number of still images exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder...camcorder (p. 90). The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder... and leave it for a while in a cool place. • Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn off your camcorder... • Your camcorder is set to be...RW - Turn off your camcorder is less than the expected...camcorder and leave it , make the disc to ...
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...stripes appear on the recording conditions. This is closed on your camcorder with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - Troubleshooting (Continued) - Use NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]. The subjects...• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to compensate for image quality by touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX20) (p. 28). 114 Adjust the focus manually (p. 100). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 87). • [...
...stripes appear on the recording conditions. This is closed on your camcorder with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: - Troubleshooting (Continued) - Use NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]. The subjects...• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to compensate for image quality by touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX20) (p. 28). 114 Adjust the focus manually (p. 100). [STEADYSHOT] does not function. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 87). • [...
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...128). You cannot play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, of finalized on other devices may have edited the data on a computer. (On the... be difficult to hear. • Sounds cannot be recorded while recording a 3 second-movie (approx.) using [SMTH SLW REC] (p. 42). Troubleshooting Continued , 115 This may be displayed in the instruction manual of times. • You disconnect the AC Adaptor or removed the battery pack before...
...128). You cannot play back a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you need a device compatible with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 30). • The disc that was recorded, formatted, of finalized on other devices may have edited the data on a computer. (On the... be difficult to hear. • Sounds cannot be recorded while recording a 3 second-movie (approx.) using [SMTH SLW REC] (p. 42). Troubleshooting Continued , 115 This may be displayed in the instruction manual of times. • You disconnect the AC Adaptor or removed the battery pack before...
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...the image. • You cannot edit an image protected on your camcorder when . DVD-RW recorded with 5.1ch surround is pressed, playback may be displayed correctly. - Playback does not move to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 116 Select the desired scene ... the disc again (p. 75). Refer to the previous scene when you create a disc using "Picture Motion Browser," select 2ch for further information. Troubleshooting (Continued) " " is not a malfunction. For details, refer to the instruction manual of left and right channels is not even. •...
...the image. • You cannot edit an image protected on your camcorder when . DVD-RW recorded with 5.1ch surround is pressed, playback may be displayed correctly. - Playback does not move to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo." 116 Select the desired scene ... the disc again (p. 75). Refer to the previous scene when you create a disc using "Picture Motion Browser," select 2ch for further information. Troubleshooting (Continued) " " is not a malfunction. For details, refer to the instruction manual of left and right channels is not even. •...
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...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 record additional material (p....other than the most recent movie on DVD+RW • During Easy Handycam operation, movies on the disc cannot be deleted. • An image ... in the media. • To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you can add a maximum of..." standard and the "1440 × 1080/60i" standard on the disc. Troubleshooting Continued , 117 To the Playlist on a disc using other devices. In the...
...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 record additional material (p....other than the most recent movie on DVD+RW • During Easy Handycam operation, movies on the disc cannot be deleted. • An image ... in the media. • To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you can add a maximum of..." standard and the "1440 × 1080/60i" standard on the disc. Troubleshooting Continued , 117 To the Playlist on a disc using other devices. In the...
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...image. Dubbing to the TV. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. • Finish "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your camcorder again in an orderly manner (p. 107). • Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates. Functions that cannot be ... Connecting to a computer You cannot install "Picture Motion Browser." • Check the computer environment required to the input jack of another device (p. 68). Troubleshooting (Continued) • Only the S VIDEO plug of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) is not recognized by the computer. • ...
...image. Dubbing to the TV. "Picture Motion Browser" does not work correctly. • Finish "Picture Motion Browser" and restart your camcorder again in an orderly manner (p. 107). • Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates. Functions that cannot be ... Connecting to a computer You cannot install "Picture Motion Browser." • Check the computer environment required to the input jack of another device (p. 68). Troubleshooting (Continued) • Only the S VIDEO plug of the A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) is not recognized by the computer. • ...
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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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... the "Memory Stick PRO Duo")* • Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" was restricted on other tasks. Hold the camcorder steady with your camcorder and leave it for recording images. Turn off your camcorder, see page 6. • No "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is inserted (p. 32). Fast flashing* • The temperature of your... the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The amount of "Memory Stick" you can use with both hands and record the image. Troubleshooting Continued , 121
... the "Memory Stick PRO Duo")* • Access to the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" was restricted on other tasks. Hold the camcorder steady with your camcorder and leave it for recording images. Turn off your camcorder, see page 6. • No "Memory Stick PRO Duo" is inserted (p. 32). Fast flashing* • The temperature of your... the flash. (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shake warning) • The amount of "Memory Stick" you can use with both hands and record the image. Troubleshooting Continued , 121
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...camcorder until movie recording is 100 when: - delete images - Attempts were made to protect the data. This Memory Stick may not be damaged. • Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" again, and follow the instructions on the internal memory (HDR-UX20...999MSDCF. Turn on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration. 123 Troubleshooting To the Playlist on the disc, you can add a maximum of 999 movies. • The maximum number of...PRO Duo." You cannot create or delete created folders using your Sony dealer or local authorized...
...camcorder until movie recording is 100 when: - delete images - Attempts were made to protect the data. This Memory Stick may not be damaged. • Insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" again, and follow the instructions on the internal memory (HDR-UX20...999MSDCF. Turn on again, then disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it for about 10 minutes, preventing vibration. 123 Troubleshooting To the Playlist on the disc, you can add a maximum of 999 movies. • The maximum number of...PRO Duo." You cannot create or delete created folders using your Sony dealer or local authorized...
