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...High Profile for HD (high definition) image quality recording. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you may not delete data from the internal memory completely. On playing back recorded images on disposal/transfer (HDR-UX20...About changing the language setting The on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Read this before using your camcorder to prevent the recovery of the camcorder. 8 Images cannot be copyrighted. Devices which are used...
...High Profile for HD (high definition) image quality recording. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you may not delete data from the internal memory completely. On playing back recorded images on disposal/transfer (HDR-UX20...About changing the language setting The on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Read this before using your camcorder to prevent the recovery of the camcorder. 8 Images cannot be copyrighted. Devices which are used...
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B Record using your needs. For details on how to your camcorder (p. 38) Your camcorder is compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality. • "AVCHD 1080i format" is the AVCHD format "1440 × 1080/60i." Operation flow B Get ready x Selecting the media (p. 28) ...128), witch provides highly detailed, beautiful images. b Notes • The default setting is [HD SP] which is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail. 14 For movies, set the desired image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) at the same...
B Record using your needs. For details on how to your camcorder (p. 38) Your camcorder is compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality. • "AVCHD 1080i format" is the AVCHD format "1440 × 1080/60i." Operation flow B Get ready x Selecting the media (p. 28) ...128), witch provides highly detailed, beautiful images. b Notes • The default setting is [HD SP] which is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail. 14 For movies, set the desired image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) at the same...
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... movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on a non-high-definition (SD (standard definition)) TV. z Tips • Refer also to play a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 49). x Playing on AVCHD format compatible devices If your camcorder B View movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality x Viewing on a high definition TV You can also view...
... movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on a non-high-definition (SD (standard definition)) TV. z Tips • Refer also to play a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 49). x Playing on AVCHD format compatible devices If your camcorder B View movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality x Viewing on a high definition TV You can also view...
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...do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can save images on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) a Finalizing required to play on other devices (73)... RW RW R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) - Finalizing required to use it again (79) a Making longer recordings on a side of a disc - Features of the media You can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD...
...do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can save images on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo." Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) a Finalizing required to play on other devices (73)... RW RW R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) - Finalizing required to use it again (79) a Making longer recordings on a side of a disc - Features of the media You can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD...
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... setting of [REC MODE] (p. 86). ( ): the minimum recording time Media type Internal memory (HDR-UX20) HD (high definition) image quality AVC HD 16M (FH)* (highest quality) AVC HD 14M (FS)* (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ)** (high quality) 55 (55) - 115 (80) AVC HD 7M (SP)** (standard quality) 140 (... [MEDIA INFO] (p. 78). • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving...
... setting of [REC MODE] (p. 86). ( ): the minimum recording time Media type Internal memory (HDR-UX20) HD (high definition) image quality AVC HD 16M (FH)* (highest quality) AVC HD 14M (FS)* (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ)** (high quality) 55 (55) - 115 (80) AVC HD 7M (SP)** (standard quality) 140 (... [MEDIA INFO] (p. 78). • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving...
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... 170 NP-FH100 390 Available recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a power source from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. BATT (battery release) button After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of the ...switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press and hold the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack in this case. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for up to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the...
... 170 NP-FH100 390 Available recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a power source from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. BATT (battery release) button After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of the ...switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press and hold the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack in this case. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for up to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO. The battery pack will not lose its charge in the...
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...When the LCD backlight turns on /off and zooming. 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... when you use a fully charged battery pack. b Notes • For details on how to set the media, see page 28. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is on how to OFF (CHG...
...When the LCD backlight turns on /off and zooming. 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... when you use a fully charged battery pack. b Notes • For details on how to set the media, see page 28. "HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. The battery pack is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is on how to OFF (CHG...
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...) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. Selecting the media for still images, set the image quality ( (high definition) or (standard definition)). MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) Media: Internal memory Image quality: HD (high definition) 28 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...
...) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET]. Selecting the media for still images, set the image quality ( (high definition) or (standard definition)). MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) Media: Internal memory Image quality: HD (high definition) 28 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...
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...time to remove the disc depending on the screen. Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder: - If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). When using a double-sided disc, take up the edge ... You can start . b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 16) of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with your camcorder, or the type of a disc midway. • Be careful not to obstruct the ...
...time to remove the disc depending on the screen. Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder: - If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 34). When using a double-sided disc, take up the edge ... You can start . b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 16) of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with your camcorder, or the type of a disc midway. • Be careful not to obstruct the ...
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...File. Note that there is not enough free space.] is lit or flashing: - Figures ( ) are of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time varies depending on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the Memory Stick Duo... Duo" into the slot in once and slide out it alongside the camcorder body. Capacity of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and the available recording time of movies Approximate recordable time in the table are minimum recording time. HD (high definition) image quality: AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD 16M 9M...
...File. Note that there is not enough free space.] is lit or flashing: - Figures ( ) are of when using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" made by Sony Corporation. The recordable time varies depending on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" in the wrong direction, the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the Memory Stick Duo... Duo" into the slot in once and slide out it alongside the camcorder body. Capacity of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and the available recording time of movies Approximate recordable time in the table are minimum recording time. HD (high definition) image quality: AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD AVC HD 16M 9M...
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HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E. Appears with HD (high definition) image quality. When [DISC] is selected, is displayed. 4 : Displays the still images * You cannot search for the desired movie by recording date (p....] (p. 28), is selected on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display the thumbnails). Continued , 35 When SD (standard definition) image quality is displayed. Recording/Playback Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G to turn on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo")....
HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the still image recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E. Appears with HD (high definition) image quality. When [DISC] is selected, is displayed. 4 : Displays the still images * You cannot search for the desired movie by recording date (p....] (p. 28), is selected on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display the thumbnails). Continued , 35 When SD (standard definition) image quality is displayed. Recording/Playback Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G to turn on a "Memory Stick PRO Duo")....
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...15 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically output in the 5.1ch sound. z Tips • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. ... movies. 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 145) b Notes • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you can be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with 5.1ch surround sound (p. 128). • When connected to the 2ch...
...15 times the original size with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically output in the 5.1ch sound. z Tips • You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. ... movies. 40 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound 1 Glossary (p. 145) b Notes • To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you can be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with 5.1ch surround sound (p. 128). • When connected to the 2ch...
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...back. Playing movies Touch the , or tab and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. When SD (standard definition) image quality is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), is displayed. 4 : Displays the still images...Displays the movies with SD (standard definition) image quality). Recording/Playback 1 : Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 47). 2 : Goes to play back movie slowly. • When playing back a movie on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO...approximately 10 times faster (approximately 8 times faster using DVD+RW with HD (high definition) image quality.
...back. Playing movies Touch the , or tab and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. When SD (standard definition) image quality is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 28), is displayed. 4 : Displays the still images...Displays the movies with SD (standard definition) image quality). Recording/Playback 1 : Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 47). 2 : Goes to play back movie slowly. • When playing back a movie on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO...approximately 10 times faster (approximately 8 times faster using DVD+RW with HD (high definition) image quality.
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...device to [TV CONNECT Guide]. To restart, touch again. Playing the image on a TV Connection methods and quality of the image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on the TV when playing back. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with W (Wide angle...back once from the selected image. Refer to play back the slide show ) Touch on the still image playback screen. r Connect your camcorder (p. 51, 52). b Notes • You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show . When setting to [ON] (the default setting), appear on...
...device to [TV CONNECT Guide]. To restart, touch again. Playing the image on a TV Connection methods and quality of the image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on the TV when playing back. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with W (Wide angle...back once from the selected image. Refer to play back the slide show ) Touch on the still image playback screen. r Connect your camcorder (p. 51, 52). b Notes • You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show . When setting to [ON] (the default setting), appear on...
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...) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p. 95) (White) (Red) • When the component plugs are connected, audio signals are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Continued , 51 To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the Component A/V cable to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are not...
...) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p. 95) (White) (Red) • When the component plugs are connected, audio signals are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Continued , 51 To output audio signals, connect the white and red plugs of the Component A/V cable to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are not...
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...may cause a malfunction. • When connected to another device compatible with 5.1ch surround sound using the HDMI cable (optional), the movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and the 5.1ch sound is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT]... not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable HDMI OUT HDMI cable (optional) TV HDMI : Signal flow HOME MENU setting • Use ...
...may cause a malfunction. • When connected to another device compatible with 5.1ch surround sound using the HDMI cable (optional), the movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and the 5.1ch sound is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT]... not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Type Camcorder Cable HDMI OUT HDMI cable (optional) TV HDMI : Signal flow HOME MENU setting • Use ...
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...High Definition Multimedia Interface) is as the VISUAL INDEX screen by pressing up/down/right/left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV HD-compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. On "PhotoTV HD" This camcorder...VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). You can be necessary. z Tips • If you output images using the A/V connecting cable. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack...
...High Definition Multimedia Interface) is as the VISUAL INDEX screen by pressing up/down/right/left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV HD-compatible TV for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. On "PhotoTV HD" This camcorder...VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). You can be necessary. z Tips • If you output images using the A/V connecting cable. By connecting Sony's PhotoTV HD-compatible devices using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack...
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HD (high definition) image quality: [ 2.1M] - SD (standard definition) image quality/4:3: [VGA (0.3M)] • Still images cannot be the date and time it was captured. To capture other still images, touch and repeat the ... there is complete. Capturing a still image from a movie (Continued) 2 Touch the movie that you want to capture a still image from. Returns to capture. SD (standard definition) image quality/16:9: [ 0.2M] - You can adjust the capturing point with more precision using / . 4 Touch . b Notes • The image size is fixed depending on the...
HD (high definition) image quality: [ 2.1M] - SD (standard definition) image quality/4:3: [VGA (0.3M)] • Still images cannot be the date and time it was captured. To capture other still images, touch and repeat the ... there is complete. Capturing a still image from a movie (Continued) 2 Touch the movie that you want to capture a still image from. Returns to capture. SD (standard definition) image quality/16:9: [ 0.2M] - You can adjust the capturing point with more precision using / . 4 Touch . b Notes • The image size is fixed depending on the...
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...internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without changing their image quality. Also, you cannot change the image quality of the disc. When using a bland new disc, go to "Step 6" (p. 30), and when using the supplied AC Adaptor for dubbing with HD (high definition) image ... and the media that of the disc midway. Insert the disc into the camcorder in advance. b Notes • Connect your camcorder Dubbing movies You can dub movies from one disc. Model From To HDR-UX10 t t HDR-UX20 t You cannot dub movies recorded both with that contains the movie to be...
...internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without changing their image quality. Also, you cannot change the image quality of the disc. When using a bland new disc, go to "Step 6" (p. 30), and when using the supplied AC Adaptor for dubbing with HD (high definition) image ... and the media that of the disc midway. Insert the disc into the camcorder in advance. b Notes • Connect your camcorder Dubbing movies You can dub movies from one disc. Model From To HDR-UX10 t t HDR-UX20 t You cannot dub movies recorded both with that contains the movie to be...
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...the screen. UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you edit or delete the movies in advance (p. 28). b Notes • You cannot add all the movies to an individual Playlist. b Notes • Movies with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image ...quality are displayed on a disc to a Playlist at one time 3 Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist. . 1 In step 2, touch [ ADD by date] or [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of 999 movies. • The images recorded on your camcorder...
...the screen. UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," you edit or delete the movies in advance (p. 28). b Notes • You cannot add all the movies to an individual Playlist. b Notes • Movies with HD (high definition) image quality and SD (standard definition) image ...quality are displayed on a disc to a Playlist at one time 3 Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist. . 1 In step 2, touch [ ADD by date] or [ ADD by date]. The recording dates of 999 movies. • The images recorded on your camcorder...