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... Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX20 Responsible Party:Sony ...Electronics Inc. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. Refer to operate this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. You can help preserve our environment by returning your authority to these numbers whenever you call upon your camcorder...
... Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX20 Responsible Party:Sony ...Electronics Inc. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of the FCC Rules. Refer to operate this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. You can help preserve our environment by returning your authority to these numbers whenever you call upon your camcorder...
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... recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. HDR-UX20: It is recommended that you destroy the actual body of recordings cannot be saved or recorded. ... Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of data occurs on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo."...
... recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. HDR-UX20: It is recommended that you destroy the actual body of recordings cannot be saved or recorded. ... Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of data occurs on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo."...
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...the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= ... the marks used in this manual. • Design and specifications of media you can use for your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for... may appear different. • 8 cm DVD disc is referred to as "Media" in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder...
...the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= ... the marks used in this manual. • Design and specifications of media you can use for your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual for... may appear different. • 8 cm DVD disc is referred to as "Media" in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual • The images of the LCD screen and the viewfinder...
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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 MENU ...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 ...
...(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 MENU ...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 ...
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Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without using other devices (p. 61). 13 To set the media for movies or still images, you can select ... a desired media for recording/playback/editing from one media to another media Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on your needs. Dubbing from the internal memory (HDR-UX20), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28).
Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoy using various "Media" according to your camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc without using other devices (p. 61). 13 To set the media for movies or still images, you can select ... a desired media for recording/playback/editing from one media to another media Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on your needs. Dubbing from the internal memory (HDR-UX20), a disc or a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" (p. 28).
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...can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in a DVD drive on a computer. HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVD- a a a a - - Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) a Finalizing required to... a Making longer recordings on a side of a disc - Making longer recordings on the compatibility of disc you can do with the recorded images depends on the camcorder. a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW R DL Deleting the most recent movie (58) a a a - - A DVD+RW that is required to play ...
...can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in a DVD drive on a computer. HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVD- a a a a - - Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) a Finalizing required to... a Making longer recordings on a side of a disc - Making longer recordings on the compatibility of disc you can do with the recorded images depends on the camcorder. a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+ RW R DL Deleting the most recent movie (58) a a a - - A DVD+RW that is required to play ...
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...time for movies on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 17 Enjoying with your camcorder Recording time of movies Approximate recordable time... in minutes on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," see page 33. Recordable time differs depending on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 86). ( ): the minimum recording time Media type Internal memory (HDR-UX20) HD (high ...
...time for movies on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 17 Enjoying with your camcorder Recording time of movies Approximate recordable time... in minutes on the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," see page 33. Recordable time differs depending on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 86). ( ): the minimum recording time Media type Internal memory (HDR-UX20) HD (high ...
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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). Category B ...REPAIR IMG.DB F. 82 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - For the items available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. ...
...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). Category B ...REPAIR IMG.DB F. 82 (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - For the items available in the (SETTINGS), see page 84. *2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can be used on HDR-UX20. 18 Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. ...
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...changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. 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 Image quality HD SD NP-FH50 110 125 NP-FH60 (... 23) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - 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...
...changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. 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 Image quality HD SD NP-FH50 110 125 NP-FH60 (... 23) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - 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...
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... HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) The image quality will be selected in "Step 6" (p. 30). 4 [ INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) Media: Internal memory Image quality: HD (high definition) 28 Step 5: Selecting the media You can select the desired media for recording/playback/editing for... the media for movies, set the internal memory*/disc/"Memory Stick PRO Duo," and also set the internal memory*/"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 ...
... HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition) The image quality will be selected in "Step 6" (p. 30). 4 [ INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX20) Media: Internal memory Image quality: HD (high definition) 28 Step 5: Selecting the media You can select the desired media for recording/playback/editing for... the media for movies, set the internal memory*/disc/"Memory Stick PRO Duo," and also set the internal memory*/"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 ...
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The select screen of the screen. Internal memory (HDR-UX20) Disc The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the other media, change the media setting. 2 Touch the desired media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" z ...Tips • For recording/playback/editing on the disc used (p. 9). b Notes • 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 movies is now set . To confirm the media setting 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until...
The select screen of the screen. Internal memory (HDR-UX20) Disc The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the other media, change the media setting. 2 Touch the desired media. "Memory Stick PRO Duo" z ...Tips • For recording/playback/editing on the disc used (p. 9). b Notes • 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 movies is now set . To confirm the media setting 1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until...
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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 to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/ DVD+R DL. 5 When you set the media to recognize the disc, depending on ... of the disc until it further. 30 ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 6." It may take some...
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 to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/ DVD+R DL. 5 When you set the media to recognize the disc, depending on ... of the disc until it further. 30 ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on . 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in "Step 6." It may take some...
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...49) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 92). Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) 3 Start playback. Movies: Touch the , or tab and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback...(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.
...49) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 92). Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) 3 Start playback. Movies: Touch the , or tab and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. • You can slow down the playback...(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.
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...camcorder, see page 6. • You can check the available recording time and memory usage of the media by touching (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 78). (HOME) D 38 The default settings are recorded on . (HOME) D PHOTO F START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is still being written onto the media. HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20...Still image: Internal memory (HOME) E Lens cover Opens automatically when the power is turned on the set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick" (p. 28), the next movie file is created automatically. z Tips • On the "Memory ...
...camcorder, see page 6. • You can check the available recording time and memory usage of the media by touching (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 78). (HOME) D 38 The default settings are recorded on . (HOME) D PHOTO F START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is still being written onto the media. HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20...Still image: Internal memory (HOME) E Lens cover Opens automatically when the power is turned on the set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick" (p. 28), the next movie file is created automatically. z Tips • On the "Memory ...
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... the images recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the still image recorded on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for images by recording date (p. 48)* Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen (OPTION) 44 HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory...
... the images recorded on your camcorder. 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). HOME Previous 6 images Searches for the still image recorded on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for images by recording date (p. 48)* Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen (OPTION) 44 HDR-UX10: HDR-UX20: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory...
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... VISUAL INDEX screen) (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing back a movie on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," a touch of / makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes...
... VISUAL INDEX screen) (OPTION) Reverse/ Forward z Tips • Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. • When playing back a movie on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," a touch of / makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes...
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...). (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can edit the images on the media (p. 57). TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder helps you select the appropriate connection for your camcorder by connecting it to other devices using the USB cable (p. 105). EDIT You can delete the images on the media... 70). 56 Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit the images recorded on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc (p. 61). PHOTO COPY (HDR-UX20) You can dub movies recorded on the media. PRINT You can capture a desired scene as a still image...
...). (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can edit the images on the media (p. 57). TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder helps you select the appropriate connection for your camcorder by connecting it to other devices using the USB cable (p. 105). EDIT You can delete the images on the media... 70). 56 Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to edit the images recorded on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" to a disc (p. 61). PHOTO COPY (HDR-UX20) You can dub movies recorded on the media. PRINT You can capture a desired scene as a still image...
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... turned off during operation. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE]. Set the media which contains movies in t HDR-UX10 t t t t HDR-UX20 t t t b Notes • Using AC Adaptor as a still image from a movie You can select depends on your camcorder. When you want to confirm. The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the... the media where you set the media for movies or still images to "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into your camcorder model.
... turned off during operation. 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE]. Set the media which contains movies in t HDR-UX10 t t t t HDR-UX20 t t t b Notes • Using AC Adaptor as a still image from a movie You can select depends on your camcorder. When you want to confirm. The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the... the media where you set the media for movies or still images to "Memory Stick PRO Duo," insert the "Memory Stick PRO Duo" into your camcorder model.
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... quality and SD (standard definition) image quality onto one media to another media on the types of the disc midway. Model From To HDR-UX10 t t HDR-UX20 t You cannot dub movies recorded both with that contains the movie to be dubbed, then touch an appropriate button. 3 Touch [DUB ...press DUBBING button (HDRUX20). Editing Dubbing/copying images from the 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 your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using a DVDRW/DVD+RW disc that...
... quality and SD (standard definition) image quality onto one media to another media on the types of the disc midway. Model From To HDR-UX10 t t HDR-UX20 t You cannot dub movies recorded both with that contains the movie to be dubbed, then touch an appropriate button. 3 Touch [DUB ...press DUBBING button (HDRUX20). Editing Dubbing/copying images from the 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 your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using a DVDRW/DVD+RW disc that...
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... is played back. 4 Touch at the point where you can divide a movie only with more precision using (OPTION) menu. • The images recorded on your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the playback screen by using / . 5 Touch t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 64 b Notes • You ... • You can adjust the capturing point with DVD-RW (VR mode). • When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the movies added to the beginning of the selected movie. Returns to the Playlist will not be divided even...
... is played back. 4 Touch at the point where you can divide a movie only with more precision using (OPTION) menu. • The images recorded on your camcorder selects the dividing point based on the playback screen by using / . 5 Touch t [YES]. 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch . 64 b Notes • You ... • You can adjust the capturing point with DVD-RW (VR mode). • When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the "Memory Stick PRO Duo," the movies added to the beginning of the selected movie. Returns to the Playlist will not be divided even...