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1 Operating GuideGetting Started Editing Utilizing the media Customizing your camcorder Performing with a 105 computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference Spanish Quick Guide/ 149 Guía rápida en español © 2008 Sony Corporation 2 WARNINGTo reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture 3 UsePower Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry Attachments Cleaning Installation Water and Moisture Power-CordProtection Accessories Ventilation –Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth or other materials Never place the set in a confined space, such as a bookcase, or Continued 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)Lightning Safety Check Service Damage Requiring Service Servicing Replacement parts 5 Read this before operating your camcorder6 Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)Note For the State of California, USA only Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides –“Operating Guide” (This manual) Types of the disc you can use in your camcorder You can use the following discs only –8 cm DVD-RW –8 cm DVD+RW –8 cm DVD-R –8 cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 16 for details discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder bNotes Types of “Memory Stick” you can use in your camcorder –(“Memory Stick PRO Duo”) –(“Memory Stick PRO-HGDuo”) 7 •See page 33 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”“Memory Stick PRO Duo” / “Memory Stick PRO-HGDuo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.) “Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) and are both referred to as in this manual •You cannot use any type of memory card other than those mentioned above Using the camcorder •Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts Viewfinder LCD screen Battery The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See do the following when either of the mps (p. 25) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 30) /access lamp (p. 32) is lit or flashing: –to remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor from the camcorder –to apply mechanical shock or vibration to the camcorder –to eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” to eject the About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens 8 If you cannot record/play back images, format the mediaAbout changing the language setting On recording HDR-UX10: On playing back recorded images on other devices Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-UX20) 9 About the Carl Zeiss lensAbout this manual •8 cm DVD disc is referred to as “Disc” in this manual •The illustrations used on this manual are based on the model HDR-UX20 About the marks used in this manual 10 Table of ContentsIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read this before operating your Subject examples and solutions Enjoy using various “Media” according to your needs Operation flow Features of the media “ HOME” and “ OPTION” - Taking advantage of two types of menus Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Step 4: Making adjustments before recording Step 5: Selecting the media Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Recording Playback Playing the image on a TV (OTHERS) category Deleting images Capturing a still image from a movie Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your Dividing movies Creating the Playlist Dubbing movies to other recording devices Printing recorded still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (MANAGE MEDIA) category Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) 11 Playing a disc on other devicesChecking the media information Formatting the media Recording additional movies after finalizing Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) Repairing the image database file Preventing data on the internal memory of the camcorder from being recovered (HDR-UX20) What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU MOVIE SETTINGS PHOTO SETTINGS VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND/DISP SET OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK/ LANG GENERAL SET Activating functions using the OPTION MENU Functions set in the OPTION MENU What you can do with Windows computer Warning indicators and messages Using your camcorder abroad Files/folder structure on the internal memory (HDR-UX20)and a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Precautions and maintenance Indicators displayed during recording playback 12 Subject examples and solutions13 Enjoy using various “Media” according to your needsSelecting the media camcorder your with Enjoying Dubbing from one media to another media 14 BGet readyxSelecting the media (p. 28) BRecord using your camcorder (p. 38) b Notes 15 BView movies recorded with HD (high definition) imagequality x Viewing on a high definition TV You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 49) zTips xPlaying on AVCHD format compatible devices Important notices BSave recorded images Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your camcorder xDubbing movies to other recording devices (p. 68) xEditing images on a computer (p. 105) 16 Disc types and featuresHD (high definition) image quality Disc type DVD DVD+ DVD-R Disc symbols Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) Finalizing required to play on other devices (73) Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (80) Formatting the used disc to use it again (79) Making longer recordings on a side of a disc SD (standard definition) image quality DVD-RW VIDEO R DL Deleting the most recent movie (58) Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) Finalizing required to play on other devices (73) Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (80) 17 Recording time of moviesMedia type Internal memory DVD-RW DVD+R DL (HDR-UX20) DVD+RW/DVD-R AVC HD 16M (FH) (55) (highest quality) AVC HD 14M (FS) 11 (11) 21 (21) AVC HD 9M (HQ) 115 (80) 20 (14) 35 (26) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (100) 25 (18) 45 (34) (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP) (145) 32 (26) 60 (49) (long play) SD 9M (HQ) (high 20 (18) 35 (32) quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard 30 (18) 55 (32) SD 3M (LP) (long play) (215) 60 (44) 110 (80) 18 “HOME” and “OPTION”21 Step 1: Checking supplied items22 Step 2: Charging the battery pack23 To remove the battery pack1Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) BATT (battery release) button •When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the To use a power source from a wall outlet (wall socket) To check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO Remaining battery (approx.) Recording capacity (approx.) Charging time Battery pack Charging time NP-FH50 NP-FH60(supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Available recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack 24 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)Image quality NP-FH60 (supplied) When the media is set to the disc: Available Playback time On the battery pack When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended that you use an We do not recommend using an On the charging/recording/playback time On the AC Adaptor Do not 25 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and timeTouch the button on the LCD screen (Movie): To record movies (Movie): (Still): To record still images (Still): When turning your camcorder on for the first time, go to step 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [CLOCK SET] The [CLOCK SET] screen appears 26 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued)3 Select the desired geographical area with /, then touch [NEXT] 4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT] 5 Set [Y] (year) with 6 Select [M] with /, then set the month with 7 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in the same way, then touch [NEXT] 8 Make sure that the clock is correctly set, then touch The clock starts You can set any year up to the year For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM. For midday, set it to 12:00 PM If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months •Refer to page 125 for information concerning “World time difference.” Changing the language setting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/LANG] t [LANGUAGE SET] (p. 96) To turn off the power 27 Step 4: Making adjustments before recording28 Step 5: Selecting the media29 4 When [Completed.] appearstouch The media for movies is now set Selecting the media for still images (HDR-UX20) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO The select screen of the media for still images is displayed 2 Touch the desired media •You cannot select the disc as the media for still images The media for still images is now set To confirm the media setting 1Slide the POWER switch repeatedly until the respective lamp ( (Movie) (Still)) lights up 2Confirm the media icon displayed at the upper right of the screen Internal memory (HDR-UX20) Disc The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the disc used (p. 9) •For recording/playback/editing on the other media, change the media setting 30 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”31 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]7 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen If you select SD (standard definition) image quality When you use a •When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3] To remove the disc 1Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc cover 2While holding the disc fastener at the center, tip up the edge of the disc Getting 32 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continued)“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” up the (Movie) lamp 1 Open the LCD panel 2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” 1Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in the direction of the arrow 3Close the Memory Stick Duo cover 4 Touch [YES] Access lamp Face the b mark to the LCD screen of the camcorder 33 To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”Capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and the available recording time of movies Approximate recordable time in minutes. Figures ( ) are minimum recording time HD (high definition) image quality: (6) (9) (10) (15) (20) (35) (25) (40) (45) (70) (80) SD (standard definition) image quality: (50) (105) 34 Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)35 Playing back recorded movies/still images1 Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E HOME Searches for images Previous 6 images by recording date (p. 48) Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen 1 : Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 47) 2 : Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 47) 3 : Displays the movies with HD (high definition) image quality 4 : Displays the still images Recording/Playback 36 Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued)3 Start playback Movies: Touch the , or tab and the movie to be played back Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the Next movie Stop (goes to the The recording date/time VISUAL INDEX screen) Reverse/ Forward Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to be played back Slide show (p. 49) The recording date/time Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next 37 To cancel Easy Handycam operationPress EASY A again. disappears from the screen Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation To make the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) 38 Recording39 Recording still images1 Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp 2 Press START/STOP B (or C) the(Still) lamp The red appears beside or When the red disappears, the image has been recorded 40 Recording (Continued)Zooming Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Built-inmicrophone Close view: (Telephoto) 41 Starting recording quickly (QUICK ON)Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port Recording/Playback 42 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjectsRecording the fast action in slow-motion(SMTH SLW REC) This is useful to record fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing 1Press (HOME) t (CAMERA) t [SMTH SLW REC] Recording in mirror mode You can record images showing the images to the person to be recorded 2Press START/STOP A 3 second-movie(approx.) is recorded as Touch to cancel the smooth slow recording To change the setting Touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to change •[TIMING] [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] 43 •[RECORD SOUND]44 Playback45 (HOME)(or Playing movies Touch the , or tab and the movie to be played back Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Returns (to the VISUAL Beginning of the movie previous movie •Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly When playing back a movie on the internal memory When playing back a movie on the disc, a touch of 46 Playback (Continued)Viewing still images Touch the tab and the still image to be played back To adjust the sound volume of movies 47 Searching for desired scenes by pinpoint (Film Roll Index)1 Press (VIEW IMAGES) The VISUAL INDEX screen appears 2 Touch (Film Roll Index) Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen Interval setting 3 Touch /to select the desired movie Playback starts from the selected scene Searching for desired scenes by face (Face Index) 1 Press (VIEW IMAGES) 2 Touch (Face Index) Playback starts from the scene of the selected face image 48 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index)Date 2 To search for movies, touch the or tab. To search for still images, touch the tab 3 Touch the date on the screen The recording dates of images are displayed on the screen 4 Touch /to select the date of the desired image, then touch The images recorded on the selected date are displayed Using PB zoom You can magnify still images from about 1Play back the still images you want to magnify 2Magnify the still image with T (Telephoto) The screen is framed 49 Playing the image on a TV50 Playing the image on a TV (Continued)Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable Selecting the most advantageous connection (TV CONNECT Guide) (OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT Guide] If the item is not on the screen, touch /to change the page 2 Touch the answer to the question displayed on the screen 51 Connecting to a high definition TVComponent A/V cable (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t (Green) Y [1080i/480i] (p. 95) (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR 52 Playing the image on a TV (Continued)HDMI OUT HDMI cable (optional) HDMI Connecting to a non-high-definition16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 95) 53 : Signal flow[OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [480i] (p. 95) t[TV TYPE] t [16:9]/ [4:3]*(p. 95) A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) (White) (Red) A/V connecting cable (Yellow) (White) t [TV TYPE] t [16:9] [4:3]*(p. 95) (Red) 54 When connecting to your TV via a VCRWhen your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) Using “BRAVIA” Sync *“BRAVIA” TVs sold in 2008 or later are compatible On “PhotoTV HD” HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video 2 Turn on your camcorder 3 Operate the remote commander of the TV You can do the following operations –Display (VIEW IMAGES) of (HOME) by pressing SYNC MENU button Editing 56 (OTHERS) categoryItem list DELETE You can delete the images on the media (p. 57) PHOTO CAPTURE MOVIE DUB PHOTO COPY (HDR-UX20) EDIT You can edit the images on the media (p. 64) PLAYLIST EDIT You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 65) PRINT You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 70) USB CONNECT TV CONNECT Guide 57 Deleting images58 Deleting images (Continued)4When [Completed.] appears, touch To delete the most recently recorded movie 1In step 3, touch [LAST SCENE DEL] 2Touch t [YES] To delete SD (standard definition) image quality movies •You can delete movies on DVD-RW(VR mode) discs without any restrictions •You can perform only [LAST SCENE DEL] on DVD-RW(VIDEO mode) and DVD+RW discs Deleting the still images Set the media that contains the still image to be deleted in advance (p. 29) 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE] 2 Touch [DELETE] 3 Touch [DELETE] 4 Touch the still image to be deleted The selected still image is marked with . Press and hold the still image on the To delete all still images at one time 1In step 3, touch [DELETE ALL] To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time 59 Capturing a still image from a movieYou can capture a desired scene as a still image from a recorded movie The media you can select depends on your camcorder model. See the table below 1In step 3, touch [DELETE by date] 2Touch /to select the recording date of the desired still images, then HDR-UX10 (OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE] The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears 60 Capturing a still image from a movie (Continued)2 Touch the movie that you want to capture a still image from The selected movie is played back 3 Touch to pause at the point where you want to capture The movie pauses Play and pause toggles as you press You can adjust the capturing point with more precision using 4 Touch 61 Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your camcorder62 4 Touch the desired movie for dubbingRemaining disc capacity To dub the movies on the Playlist 1In step 3, touch [DUB ALL]/ [DUB ALL] 2Touch [YES] To back up movies that have not been backed up 1In step 3, touch [BACKUP] 2Touch [Backs up unbacked up movies.] t [YES] To dub all the movies recorded on the same day at one time 1In step 3, touch [DUB by date] 2Touch /to select the recording date of the desired movies, then touch When [Completed.] appears, touch To back up the rest of the movies provide necessary number of discs, and repeat the procedure from step 63 Copying still images (HDR- UX20)Copy the still images recorded on the internal memory to a Insert the into the camcorder in advance 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO COPY] The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears 2 Touch [COPY by select] 3 Touch the desired still image for copying The selected still image is marked with . Press and hold the still image on the LCD screen to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen 4 Touch t [YES] Editing 5 When [Completed.] appears To copy all the still images recorded on the same day at one time 1In step 2, touch [COPY by date] 2 Touch /to select the recording date of the desired still images, then 3 Touch t [YES] 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch 64 Dividing movies65 Creating the Playlist66 Creating the Playlist (Continued)•You cannot add still images to a Playlist You can create the Playlist only with •You can add a movie on the playback screen by using (OPTION) menu Playing the Playlist For the SD (standard definition) image quality, you can edit a movie only with 1 Touch (HOME) t (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST] The Playlist screen appears 2 Touch the movie from which you want to play back To erase unnecessary movies from the Playlist 1Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT] 2Touch [ERASE]/[ERASE]/ [ERASE] To erase all the movies from the Playlist, touch [ERASE ALL] [ERASE ALL]/[ERASE ALL] t [YES] t [YES]. When [Completed.] appears, touch 3Touch the movie to be erased from the list 67 4Touch t [YES]5When [Completed.] appears, touch To change the order within the Playlist 2Touch [MOVE]/[MOVE]/ [MOVE] 3Touch the movie to be moved 4Touch 5Select the destination with 6Touch t [YES] 7When [Completed.] appears, touch To divide a movie within the Playlist 2Touch [DIVIDE] 3Touch the movie to be divided. The selected movie is played back Play and pause toggles as you press 5 Touch 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch 68 Dubbing movies to other recording devices69 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES)Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 95) 3 Prepare the recording device 5 Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device 6 When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder Connecting with the USB cable 1 Turn on your camcorder The [USB SELECT] screen appears on the screen 70 Printing recorded still71 4 Touch the still image to be printedLCD screen to confirm. Touch to return to the image selection screen 5 Touch(OPTION), set the following options, then touch [DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE], [DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time printed) [SIZE]: Select the paper size If you do not change the setting, go to step 6 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t The still image selection screen appears again To finish printing Touch on the image selection screen 72 (MANAGE MEDIA) category73 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)74 To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 80)Make a new recording To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p. 75) 75 Finalizing a disc1 Place your camcorder in a stable 3 Insert the disc to be finalized 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [FINALIZE] To select a disc menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU] 5 Touch [YES] t [YES] t set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after When finalizing the following discs –Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality •After the disc is finalized, “ ” is attached at the bottom of the indicator, such as “” in the case of DVD-RW To select a disc menu style 1In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU] 2Select the desired style from 4 types of pattern with Select [NO MENU] if you do not create a disc menu 3Touch •During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is fixed to [STYLE1] 76 Playing a disc on other devices77 If you have created the disc menuCreate the playlist on your camcorder in advance, then select on the disc menu On the computer To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality To play a disc recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality Even when you use DVD+RW, you must finalize the disc •Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer can play an 8 cm DVD For details on operations and procedures, see the “PMB Guide” on the supplied (p. 105) The date when the disc was first used is recorded <e.g When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on January 1st 2008: 2008_01_01_06H00M_PM Volume label –DVD-RW(VR mode) DVD_RTAV folder –Other discs and modes VIDEO_TS folder 78 Checking the media informationFormatting the media79 •Do not attempt the following operations when [Executing...] is on the screen:–Operate the POWER switch or buttons Formatting the disc ADVD-R/DVD+RDL cannot be formatted. Replace it with a new disc If you format a finalized disc Formatting deletes all movies on a finalized disc. One of the following icons, or , appears on the screen, but there is When formatting a disc of the SD (standard definition) image quality In the case of a •In the case of a DVD-RW(VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. One of the following To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on a DVD+RW or 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder FORMAT] t [DISC] 5 Touch [YES] To record with SD (standard definition) image quality, touch [SD] Formatting the media (Continued) 6 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen When formatting is completed, you can start recording on the disc To format a disc with SD (standard definition) image quality Select the recording format, VIDEO mode or VR mode, for •Select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3], for DVD+RW 80 Recording additional movies after finalizing2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder 4 Touch [YES] t [YES] 81 Finding the right disc(DISC SELECT GUIDE) 82 Repairing the image database file83 3 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIAFORMAT] t [INT. MEMORY] 4 Press and hold . (back light) (p. 141) The [EMPTY] screen appears The confirmation screen of the formatting the internal memory appears Customizing your camcorder 84 What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) 2 Touch (SETTINGS) 3 Touch the desired setup item 5 Change the setting, then touch List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 86) REC MODE AUDIO MODE NIGHTSHOT LIGHT WIDE SELECT DIGITAL ZOOM STEADYSHOT AUTO SLW SHUTTR X.V.COLOR 85 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 90)OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 95) CLOCK/ LANG (p. 96) GENERAL SET (p. 96) 86 MOVIE SETTINGS87 WIDE SELECTB16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (wide) TV screen 4:3 () Records images to the full screen on a 4:3 TV screen DIGITAL ZOOM BOFF Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically 30 × 180 × AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter) X.V.COLOR 88 MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)The zebra pattern is not displayed The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE • IRE represents the screen brightness level REMAINING SET BON Always displays the remaining media indicator AUTO When your camcorder recognizes the remaining media capacity with the –When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on with the (Movie) lamp lighting up –When you select the movie recording mode on the HOME MENU SUB-TDATE or the •When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to [ INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX20)or [MEMORY STICK], you cannot use this function FLASH MODE BAUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light ON () Always flashes regardless of the surrounding brightness 89 OFF ()Records without flash HIGH() Makes the flash level higher BNORMAL() LOW() Makes the flash level lower You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording BON () Detects face images in frames, then adjusts their image quality automatically Face detection frame Face detection icon ON [NO FRAMES] () Face images are no detected INDEX SET Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON] : This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in the Face Index 90 PHOTO SETTINGS91 When the (Still) lamp is lights up:1GB475 2GB970 4GB1900 8GB3850 When the (Movie) lamp lights up: FILE NO BSERIES RESET Assigns individual file numbers for each “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” See page 92 VIEW IMAGES SET93 SOUND/DISP SET94 SOUND/DISP SET (Continued)LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight BNORMAL Standard brightness BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen LCD COLOR You can adjust the color of the LCD screen with Low intensity VF B.LIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder Brightens the viewfinder screen 95 OUTPUT SETTINGS96 CLOCK/LANGGENERAL SET 100 Functions set in the OPTION MENU101 EXPOSURETo return the setting to automatic exposure touch [AUTO] t in step SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) SCENE SELECTION You can record images effectively in various situations TWILIGHT* () TWILIGHT PORT.() CANDLE () SUNRISE&SUNSET* () FIREWORKS* () 102 Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)LANDSCAPE* () PORTRAIT () SPOTLIGHT** () BEACH** () Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake SNOW** () Select to take bright pictures of a white landscape WHITE BAL. (White balance) The white balance is adjusted automatically OUTDOOR () INDOOR (n) ONE PUSH () The white balance will be adjusted according to the ambient light 1Touch [ONE PUSH] 103 3Touch []•When you select [ONE PUSH], keep shooting a white object while is flashing quickly •flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not be set •When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if keeps flashing after touching , set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] •If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE SELECTION] is set to [AUTO] COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter) To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch [OFF] SUPER NIGHTSHOT appears on the screen To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF] • Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright places. This may cause a malfunction • Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers or other objects (p. 41) • Remove the conversion lens (optional) • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 100) when it is hard to focus automatically • The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image FADER You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes 1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode then touch The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step If you press START/STOP, the setting is canceled Fading out Fading in 104 WHITE FADERBLACK FADER D.EFFECT (Digital effect) To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] MICREF LEVEL (Mic reference level) You can select the microphone level for recording sound LOW () PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording. appears SEPIA B&W PASTEL BLT-INZOOM MIC SELF-TIMER 105 What you can do with Windows computer106 What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)xInstallation procedure Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS 1Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer 2Turn on the computer 3Place the supplied CD-ROMin the disc drive of your computer The installation screen appears If the screen does not appear Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000 2Double-click[SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM)(disc drive) 4Click [Install] 5Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next] 2Turn on your camcorder Connect the 4Touch [USB CONNECT] on the screen of your camcorder 107 7Click [Continue]9Confirm the installation settings, then click [Install] 0Follow the on-screeninstructions to install the software –Sonic UDF Reader –Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) –Microsoft DirectX 9.0c *Windows 2000, Windows XP only qa Restart the computer if required to complete the installation qs Remove the CD-ROMfrom the disc drive of your computer xOperating the “Picture Motion Browser” xConnecting your camcorder to a computer To connect your camcorder to a computer, follow the steps below Connect Recommended USB cable connection 108 •Do not connect anything to other USB ports of a computerTo disconnect the USB cable 2Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device] 3Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only) 4Touch [END] on the screen of your camcorder 5Touch [YES] on the screen of your camcorder 6Disconnect the USB cable from your camcorder and the computer •Do not disconnect the USB cable while the ACCESS lamp/access lamp is lit 109 Troubleshooting110 Troubleshooting (Continued)Your camcorder vibrates A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation Your camcorder gets warm The supplied Remote Commander does not function Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the supplied Remote Commander 111 Batteries/Power sourcesThe power abruptly turns off If the time set with [QUICK ON STBY] The battery pack is discharged or running low. Charge the battery pack The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is being charged •Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) (p. 22) •Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 22) •Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly •The battery charge is completed (p. 22) The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged The remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time •The indicated time may not be correct depending on the environment of use The battery pack is quickly discharged LCD screen/viewfinder Menu items are grayed out •You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback situation •There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously (p. 118) The buttons do not appear on the touch panel •Touch the LCD screen lightly Press DISP/BATT INFO on your camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote Commander) The buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly or do not work at all • Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION]) (p. 132) The image in the viewfinder is not clear The image in the viewfinder has disappeared 112 MediaThe disc cannot be removed Images on a disc cannot be deleted You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” You cannot delete images stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes Recording Refer also to “Media” (p. 112) Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images 113 You cannot record a still imageThe ACCESS lamp/access lamp lights up even when you stop recording The recording angle looks different The flash does not work The recording stops The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) cannot be changed 114 –there is no media that has been set on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] in your camcorderThe auto focus does not function •Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 100) [STEADYSHOT] does not function •Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 87) •[STEADYSHOT] may not be able to compensate for excessive vibrations The subjects passing by the screen very fast appear crooked Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on the screen The color of the image is not correctly displayed •Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 41) The screen image is bright, and the subject does not appear on the screen The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the screen Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn on the backlight Horizontal stripes appear on the image [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be operated • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] •You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: –The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out –The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor Playing back images on your camcorder An image cannot be found for playback •Set the desired media of images for playback or for image quality by touch [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX20) (p. 28) 115 You cannot play back a discThe playback image is distorted Images stored on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” cannot be played back “” is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen No sound or only a quiet sound is heard during playback Playing back a disc on other devices You cannot play back the disc, or the disc is not recognized 116 “” is indicated on an image in the disc menu/DVD menuPlayback freezes for an instant between the scenes Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press Playing back a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on other devices Editing images on your camcorder Unable to edit MANAGE MEDIA 117 Movies cannot be added in the PlaylistA movie cannot be divided An image cannot be deleted Still images cannot be captured from amovie Unable to finalize Unable to perform [UNFINALIZE] You cannot edit or record additional material on a disc using other devices Viewing images on the TV You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV 118 The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TVBlack bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV Dubbing to other devices You cannot dub Connecting to a computer You cannot install “Picture Motion Browser.” “Picture Motion Browser” does not work correctly Your camcorder is not recognized by the computer Functions that cannot be used simultaneously 120 Warning indicators and messages121 (High temperature warning) Slow flashingFast flashing (Warning indicator pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) (Warning indicators pertaining to “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatting) (Warning indicator pertaining to incompatible “Memory Stick PRO Duo”) (Warning indicator pertaining to the flash) (Warning indicator pertaining to camera-shakewarning) (Warning indicator pertaining to recording still images) Description of warning messages If messages appear on the screen, follow the instructions 122 Warning indicators and messages (Continued)xMedia Internal memory format error The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to create a new file HD movie management information is damaged. Create new information Z Recording on disc disabled Playback prohibited Z Need to unfinalize disc Z Disc error. Remove disc Z Disc error. Unsupported format Reinsert the Memory Stick This Memory Stick is not formatted correctly 123 Memory Stick folders are fullFormat the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Cannot save still picture This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play movies •Use the recommended “Memory Stick” (p. 6) This Memory Stick may not be able to record or play images correctly •Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Data may be damaged xPictBridge compliant printer Not connected to PictBridge compatible printer Cannot print. Check the printer xOthers No further selection is possible –delete images –dub movies –copy still images –edit the playlist –print still images Data protected Cannot divide •You cannot divide a movie that is extremely short Cannot recover data Please wait 124 Using your camcorder abroad125 Setting to the local timeWorld time difference Time-zone Area setting differences 126 AImage management filesBHD movie management information folder CSD movie files (MPEG2 files) The folder name goes up: [101PNV01] t [102PNV01] DStill image files (JPEG files) The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF] t [102MSDCF] 127 Precautions and maintenance128 Precautions and maintenance (Continued)Care and storage of the discs •Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or leave it in a humid place •When you carry or store the disc, put it in its case When you want to write letters or marks, etc. on a About the AVCHD format What is the AVCHD format Recording and playback on your camcorder Video signal: MPEG-4AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/60i, 1440 × 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1ch, 2ch Recording media: 129 About the “Memory Stick”Types of “Memory Stick” Recording Playback “Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) “Memory Stick PRO-HGDuo” This product is not compatible with –If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended you make a •When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” put it in its case •Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” •Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” •Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” get wet •Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in the following locations: –Places under direct sunlight –Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor • When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a “Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to Memory Stick Duo adaptor • When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be damaged • Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor without a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” attached Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit xOn a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Up to 8 GB of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or “Memory Stick 130 On image data compatibilityAbout the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack have the mark What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack To charge the battery pack To use the battery pack effectively 131 About the remaining battery time indicatorAbout storage of the battery pack About battery life About the x.v.Color About handling of your camcorder On use and care 132 •Keep metal contacts cleanKeep the Remote Commander and •If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: –consult your local authorized Sony service facility –wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin xWhen not using your camcorder for a long time •Remove a disc from your camcorder •Use up the battery pack completely before storing it Moisture condensation xIf moisture condensation has occurred Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour without turning it on xNote on moisture condensation •You use your camcorder after a squall or a shower •You use your camcorder in a hot and humid place xHow to prevent moisture condensation LCD screen •Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD screen, as it may cause damage xTo clean the LCD screen xOn adjustment of the touch panel (CALIBRATION) 1 Turn on your camcorder 2 Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t [CALIBRATION] 133 Touch [CANCEL] to cancelIf you did not press the right spot, try the calibration again Do not use a On maintenance of the casing •Avoid the following to avoid damage to the finish: –Handling the camcorder with above substances on your hands On the pickup lens About care and storage of the lens –When there are fingerprints on the lens surface –In hot or humid locations –When the lens is exposed to salty air such as at the seaside •Store in a well-ventilatedlocation subject to little dirt or dust About care of the viewfinder To remove dust from inside the viewfinder, follow the procedure below of the viewfinder with a fine-tipped 134 3Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc4Press the viewfinder back onto the body of the camcorder On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery 3 months xProcedures 135 Specifications136 Specifications (Continued)Input/Output connectors General AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B 137 Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60DC 8.4 DC 7.2 7.2Wh (1 000 mAh) Li-ion Design and specifications are subject to change without notice •Your camcorder is produced under the license of Dolby Laboratories On trademarks •“Handycam” and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation •“Memory Stick,” “ ,” “Memory Stick Duo,” “,” “Memory Stick “,” “MagicGate,” •“InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation •DVD-RW,DVD+RW, DVD-R,and DVD+R DL logo are trademarks •“x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation •“BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation •“BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation •Dolby and the double-Dsymbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories •Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories HDMI, the HDMI logo and 138 Notes on the LicenseOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied software 139 Identifying parts and controls140 Identifying parts and controls (Continued)141 ABuilt-inmicrophone (40)BLens (Carl Zeiss Lens) CFlash (88) DInfrared port/Remote sensor FHDMI OUT jack (50) GActive Interface Shoe •Slide the shoe cover after pulling out the viewfinder HViewfinder lens adjustment lever (27) I(VIEW IMAGES) button (34, 44) JEASY button (34) K. (back light) button (42) LTripod receptacle 142 Remote CommanderADATA CODE button (92) BPHOTO button (39) CSCAN/SLOW buttons (45, 46) D. > (Previous/Next) buttons (36, 45, 46) EPLAY button (36, 45) FSTOP button (36, 45) GDISPLAY button (27) HTransmitter ISTART/STOP button (39) JPower zoom buttons (40, 48) KPAUSE buttons (45) LVISUAL INDEX button (44) Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you press this during playback Mb / B / v / V / ENTER buttons b/ B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter •Remove the insulation sheet before using the Remote Commander Insulation sheet Point theRemoteCommander towards the remote sensor to operate your camcorder •You cannot select some buttons on the LCD screen using b / B / v To change the battery of the Remote Commander 2Place a new battery with the + side facing up 3Insert the battery case back into the Remote Commander until it clicks WARNING 143 Indicators displayed during recording/playback144 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)ZVISUAL INDEX button (44) Indicators when you made changes Upper left AUDIO MODE (86) Self-timerrecording (104) Flash light (88, 89) MICREF LEVEL low (104) WIDE SELECT (87) BLT-INZOOM MIC (104) Upper right Fader (103) LCD backlight off (27) Center NightShot (41) Super NightShot (103) Color Slow Shutter (103) PictBridge connecting (70) Warning (120) Bottom Face Index (89) FACE DETECTION(89) Manual focus (100) SCENE SELECTION (101) .Back light (42) White balance (102) SteadyShot off (87) Digital effect (104) Picture effect (104) Tele macro (100) Zebra (88) X.V.COLOR (87) CONVERSION LENS (90) SPOT METER (101) EXPOSURE (101) Data code during recording 145 Glossary146 Index149 Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes suministrados150 Paso 2: Carga de la batería151 Para extraer la batería1Deslice el interruptor POWER hacia la posición OFF (CHG) Botón BATT (liberación de la batería) Para utilizar una fuente de alimentación conectada a un tomacorriente de pared Para comprobar la energía restante de la batería (Battery Info) DISP/BATT INFO Energía restante de la batería (aprox.) Capacidad de grabación (aprox.) Tiempo de carga NP-FH50135 NP-FH60(suministrado) NP-FH70170 NP-FH100390 152 Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continúa)Tiempo de grabación disponible Calidad de imagen (suministrado) Si ajusta el soporte en el disco: Tiempo de reproducción disponible 153 Acerca de la batería•Antes de cambiar la batería, deslice el interruptor POWER hacia la posición OFF El indicador –La batería no está conectada correctamente –La batería está dañada –La batería está completamente gastada (sólo para Battery Info) Si se conecta una luz de video opcional, se recomienda utilizar una batería Acerca del tiempo de carga/grabación/ reproducción Acerca del adaptador de alimentación de ca 154 Paso 3: Encendido de la videocámara y ajuste de la fecha y la hora155 El reloj empezará a funcionarPuede seleccionar cualquier año hasta el Para las doce de la noche, ajústelo en las 12:00 AM Para las doce del mediodía, ajústelo en las 12:00 PM Para apagar la videocámara Si no utiliza la videocámara durante 3 meses aproximadamente zSugerencias Cambio del ajuste de idioma t[AJUSTE IDIOMA] 156 Paso 4: Realización de ajustes previos a la grabación158 Paso 5: Selección del soporte159 4 Cuando aparezca [Finalizado.]toque El soporte para películas quedará ajustado Selección del soporte para imágenes fijas (HDR-UX20) 1 Toque (HOME) t (GESTIONAR SOPORTE) t [AJ.SOPORTE FOTO] Aparecerá la pantalla de selección del soporte para imágenes fijas 2 Toque el soporte deseado El soporte para imágenes fijas quedará ajustado Para confirmar el ajuste del soporte 1Deslice el interruptor POWER varias veces hasta que se ilumine el indicador correspondiente ( (Película)/ (Imagen fija)) 2El icono del soporte aparece en la esquina superior derecha de la pantalla Memoria interna (HDR-UX20) Disco 160 Paso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo”161 6 Toque [Graba imágenes HD (alta definición).]7 Toque la opción apropiada en la pantalla Si selecciona la calidad de imagen SD (definición estándar) Si utiliza un •Si utiliza un DVD+RW, seleccione el formato: [PANORÁM.16:9] o [4:3] Para extraer el disco 1Realice los pasos 1 y 2 para abrir la cubierta del disco •No toque la cara de grabación del disco ni la lente de captación •No desconecte las fuentes de alimentación durante el formateo –cuando el indicador ACCESS esté encendido –cuando el indicador ACCESS parpadee –cuando aparezca [ACCESO A DISCO] o [ABRIENDO…] en la pantalla 162 Paso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continúa)•Para grabar únicamente imágenes fijas en el 1 Abra el panel LCD 2 Inserte el “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 1Abra la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo en el sentido de la flecha 3Cierre la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo 3 Cuando el soporte para películas (Película) 4 Toque [SÍ] Indicador de acceso La marca b debe quedar mirando a la pantalla LCD de la videocámara 163 Expulsar un “Memory Stick PRO Duo”–Retirar la batería o el adaptador de alimentación de ca –Someter la videocámara a sacudidas o golpes –Expulsar un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” •No abra la cubierta del Memory Stick Duo durante la grabación Tiempo de grabación aproximado en minuto Las cifras ( ) corresponden al tiempo mínimo de grabación Calidad de imagen HD (alta definición): (FH) (SP) 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB estándar): 164 Grabación165 Grabación de películas2 Presione START/STOP B (o C) [ESPERA] t [GRAB.] Para detener la grabación, presione START/STOP nuevamente (Imagen fija) Parpadeo t Se enciende 166 Reproducción167 1 : va a la pantalla de índice de películas2 : va a la pantalla de índice de caras 3 : muestra las películas con calidad de imagen HD (alta definición) 4 : muestra las imágenes fijas 3 Inicie la reproducción Reproducción de películas Toque la ficha , o y la película que desea reproducir Reproducir y Pausa se alternan al tocar Regresa (a la pantalla VISUAL INDEX) Principio de la película Película siguiente película anterior Detener (va a la pantalla Rebobinar/avanzar • Toque / durante la pausa para reproducir la película a cámara lenta Cuando reproduzca una película en la memoria interna Cuando reproduzca una película en el disco, al tocar 168 Reproducción (Continúa)Visualización de imágenes fijas Toque la ficha y la imagen fija que desea reproducir Para ajustar el volumen del sonido de las películas 172 http://www.sony.netPrinted in Japan
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