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1 Operating GuideGetting Started Editing Utilizing the media Customizing your camcorder Performing with a 103 computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference © 2008 Sony Corporation 2 Read this before operating your camcorderWARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE ATTENTION Notice FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM Disposal of Old Electrical &Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 3 Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU DirectivesFor customers in the U.S.A If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669) The number below is for the FCC related matters only Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX10E Telephone No.: Model No.: HDR-UX20E Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A Continued 4 Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)Note Battery pack 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 14 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”) 5 •See page 31 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. 23) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 28) /access lamp (p. 30) 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 6 If you cannot record/play back images, format the mediaAbout changing the language setting On recording HDR-UX9E/UX10E: On playing back recorded images on other devices Note on disposal/transfer (HDR- UX19E/UX20E) 7 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-UX20E About the marks used in this manual 8 Read this before operating yourSubject 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 (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your Dividing movies Creating the Playlist Dubbing movies to other recording devices Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer) (MANAGE MEDIA) category Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) 9 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-UX19E UX20E) Functions set in the OPTION What you can do with Windows Warning indicators and messages 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 Using your camcorder abroad Files/folder structure on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)and a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Precautions and maintenance Specifications Identifying parts and controls Indicators displayed during recording playback Glossary Index 10 B SPOTLIGHT11 Enjoying with your camcorderSelecting the media camcorder your with Enjoying Dubbing from one media to another media 12 BGet readyxSelecting the media (p. 26) BRecord using your camcorder (p. 36) b Notes 13 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. 47) 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. 66) xEditing images on a computer (p. 103) 14 Disc types and featuresHD (high definition) image quality Disc type DVD DVD+ DVD-R Disc symbols Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (55, 62) Finalizing required to play on other devices (71) Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (78) Formatting the used disc to use it again (77) Making longer recordings on a side of a disc SD (standard definition) image quality DVD-RW VIDEO R DL Deleting the most recent movie (56) Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (55, 62) Finalizing required to play on other devices (71) Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (78) 15 Recording time of moviesMedia type Internal memory DVD-RW DVD+R DL (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) 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) 16 “HOME” and “OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menus“HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 17) Category BCategories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category (MANAGE MEDIA) category MOVIE*1 PHOTO*1 SMTH SLW REC (VIEW IMAGES) category VISUAL INDEX*1 INDEX*1 PLAYLIST (OTHERS) category DELETE*2 PHOTO CAPTURE*3 MOVIE DUB*3 PHOTO COPY*3 EDIT PLAYLIST EDIT PRINT USB CONNECT TV CONNECT Guide*1 MOVIE MEDIA SET*1 PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3 FINALIZE*1 MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT*1 UNFINALIZE DISC SELECT GUIDE REPAIR IMG.DB F (SETTINGS) category*1 To customize your camcorder (p. 82) 17 Using the HOME MENU2 Press (HOME) A (or B) 3 Touch the desired category Example: (OTHERS) category 4 Touch the desired item Example: [EDIT] 5 Follow the guide on the screen for further operation To hide the HOME MENU screen 1 Press (HOME) The HOME MENU appears 2 Touch (HELP) The bottom of the (HELP) turns orange 18 “HOME” and “OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menus (Continued)3 Touch the item you want to learn more about To deactivate the HELP Using the OPTION MENU Getting Started 19 Step 1: Checking supplied itemsThe number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied Started Getting 20 Step 2: Charging the battery packPOWER switch DC IN jack Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp To the wall outlet Jack cover AC Adaptor (wall socket) DC plug Power cord (Mains lead) 3 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack of your camcorder Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor 21 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 22 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 23 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time24 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 [SUMMERTIME], then touch [NEXT] 5 Set [Y] (year) with •Refer to page 123 for information concerning “World time difference.” 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 Changing the language setting (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/LANG] t [LANGUAGE SET] (p. 94) To turn off the power If you do not use your camcorder for about 3 months 25 Step 4: Making adjustments before recordingAdjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the viewfinder 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder 2180 degrees DISP/BATT INFO (max.) To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears BATT INFO Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it until the image is clear •You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by touching (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t [VF B.LIGHT] (p. 92) Fastening the grip belt Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly 26 Step 5: Selecting the mediaHDR-UX19E/UX20E: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Still image: Internal memory Internal Memory Movie Selecting the media for movies 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] The select screen of the media for movies is displayed 2 Touch the desired image quality and media 1[INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) 2[MEMORY STICK] Media: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 3[DISC] Media: Disc 4[INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) 5[MEMORY STICK] Media: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 3 Touch [YES] 27 4 When [Completed.] appears, touchThe media for movies is now set Selecting the media for still images (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) 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-UX19E/UX20E) Disc The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the disc used (p. 7) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” •For recording/playback/editing on the other media, change the media setting 28 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”Disc 1 Check that the power of your camcorder is on 2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch in the direction of the arrow (OPEN ) ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens 4 Close the disc cover [DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD screen Skip to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/DVD+R DL 5 When you use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE] When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further 29 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 30 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continued)“Memory Stick PRO Duo” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” 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 31 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) Recording/Playback 32 Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)Recording movies Recording still images 1 Slide the POWER switch Gin the direction of the arrow until the (Movie) lamp lights up Gin the direction of the arrow until the (Still) lamp lights up 2 Press EASY A appears on the LCD screen 3 Press START/STOP H or D to start recording [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again Flashing t Lights up 33 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. 46) Next 6 images Returns to the recording screen 1 : Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 45) 2 : Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 45) 3 : Displays the movies with HD (high definition) image quality 4 : Displays the still images Recording/Playback 34 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 movie/previous movie Stop (goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Next movie The recording date/time Reverse/ Forward Still images: Touch the tab and the still image to be played back Slide show (p. 47) Goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen Previous/Next 35 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) 36 RecordingStill image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (HOME) E (HOME) D PHOTO F START/STOP C POWER switch A (Movie) lamp START/STOP B (Still) lamp Lens cover Opens automatically when the power is turned on 37 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 38 Recording (Continued)Zooming Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Built-inmicrophone Close view: (Telephoto) 39 Starting recording quickly (QUICK ON)Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port Recording/Playback 40 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] 41 •[RECORD SOUND]42 PlaybackCloses in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES) (VIEW IMAGES) C (VIEW IMAGES) B 1 Slide the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C) 43 (HOME)(or Playing movies Touch the , or tab and the movie to be played back VISUAL INDEX Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Returns (to the VISUAL Beginning of the movie previous movie (OPTION) •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 44 Playback (Continued)Viewing still images Touch the tab and the still image to be played back To adjust the sound volume of movies 45 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 46 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 4Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/T (Telephoto) To cancel, touch Play back a series of still images (Slide show) Touch on the still image playback screen The slide show begins from the selected image Touch to stop the slide show. To restart, touch again •You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show •You can also play back the slide show by touching (OPTION) t tab t [SLIDE SHOW] on the VISUAL INDEX screen •While playing back a still image, you can set continuous slide show playback by touching (OPTION) t tab t [SLIDE SHOW SET]. When [SLIDE SHOW SET] is set to 47 Playing the image on a TVUse the supplied AC Adaptor as the power source (p. 20) Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected Operation flow Switch the input on the TV to the connected jack Refer to the instruction manuals of the TV Connect your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide] Make the required output settings on your camcorder (p. 49, 50) 48 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 49 Connecting to a high definition TVComponent A/V cable (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t (Green) Y [1080i/576i] (p. 93) (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR 50 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. 93) 51 : Signal flow[OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [576i] (p. 93) t[TV TYPE] t [16:9]/ [4:3]*(p. 93) 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. 93) (Red) 52 When connecting to your TV via a VCRWhen your TV is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input jack) If your TV/VCR has a 21-pinadaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use a 21-pinadaptor (optional) to view playback images On “PhotoTV HD” HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video Using “BRAVIA” Sync 2 Turn on your camcorder 53 3 Operate the remote commander of the TVYou can do the following operations –Display (VIEW IMAGES) of (HOME) by pressing SYNC MENU button Editing 54 (OTHERS) categoryItem list DELETE You can delete the images on the media (p. 55) PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) MOVIE DUB (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) PHOTO COPY (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) EDIT You can edit the images on the media (p. 62) PLAYLIST EDIT You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 63) PRINT You can print still images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 68) USB CONNECT TV CONNECT Guide 55 Deleting imagesYou can delete the images recorded on the media using your camcorder Deleting the movies Set the media that contains the movie to be deleted in advance (p. 26) 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [DELETE] 2 Touch DELETE] 3 Touch DELETE] [DELETE]/[DELETE] 4 Touch the movie to be deleted The selected movie is marked with . Press and hold the movie on the LCD screen to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen 5 Touch t [YES] 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch To delete all movies at one time Editing 1 In step 3, touch [DELETE ALL] [DELETE ALL]/[DELETE ALL] 2Touch [YES] t [YES] 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch To delete all the movies recorded on the same day at one time 1 In step 3, touch [DELETE by date]/ [DELETE by date] 2 Touch /to select the recording date of the desired movies, then touch confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen 3 Touch t [YES] 56 Deleting images (Continued)4When [Completed.] appears, touch To delete the most recently recorded movie 1In step 3, touch [LAST SCENE DEL] 2Touch t [YES] 3When [Completed.] appears, touch 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. 27) 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 57 Capturing a still image from a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E)59 Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your camcorder60 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 61 Copying still images (HDR- UX19E/UX20E)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, touch 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 62 Dividing moviesSet the media that contains the movie to be divided in advance (p. 26) 1 Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [EDIT] 2 Touch [DIVIDE] 3 Touch the movie to be divided 4 Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into the scenes You can adjust the dividing point with 63 Creating the Playlist(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT] 2 Touch [ADD]/[ADD]/ [ADD] 3 Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist The selected movie is marked with. Press and hold the movie on the LCD To add all the movies to the Playlist Editing 1 In step 2, touch [ADD ALL] To add all the movies recorded on the same day at one time 1 In step 2, touch [ADD by date] or [ADD by date] The recording dates of movies are displayed on the screen 64 Creating the Playlist (Continued)2Touch /to select the recording date of the desired movies, then touch •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 65 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 66 Dubbing movies to other recording devicesConnecting with the A/V connecting cable A/V Remote connector S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Devices with an S VIDEO jack : Video/Signal flow AA/V connecting cable (supplied) VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack Connect to the input jack of the other device BA/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) 67 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES)Set [TV TYPE] according to the display device (p. 93) 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 Dubbing movies to other recording devices (Continued) 68 Printing still images(PictBridge compliant printer)4 Start recording on the connected device 5 When dubbing is finished, touch [END] t [YES] and disconnect the USB cable 3 Touch [PRINT] 69 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 70 (MANAGE MEDIA) categoryREPAIR IMG.DB F MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) FINALIZE MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT UNFINALIZE DISC SELECT GUIDE 71 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all kinds should be finalized Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality •Finalize DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW •Finalize DVD+RW in the following cases: –To create the DVD menu –To playback in the DVD drives of computers •Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed To play back a disc on another device for the first time (p. 73) Playback on other device AVCHD-compatibledevice FinalizeComputer Make a desired disc menu media the Utilizing 72 To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 78)Make a new recording To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p. 73) 73 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] 74 Playing a disc on other devices75 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. 103) 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 76 Checking the media informationTouch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] Formatting the mediaFormatting the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 3 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your camcorder if you perform formatting the“Memory Stick PRO Duo.” 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)or [MEMORY STICK] 5 Touch [YES] t [YES] 77 •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] 78 Recording additional movies after finalizingFor the discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality When using finalized •To unfinalize DVD-RW(VIDEO mode) touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [UNFINALIZE] If you have created the DVD menu (Movie) lamp 79 Finding the right disc(DISC SELECT GUIDE)(MANAGE MEDIA) t [DISC SELECT GUIDE] 2 Touch the option that is right for you on the screen 80 Repairing the image database file84 MOVIE SETTINGS(Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then If the item is not on the screen, touch / to change the page How to set (HOME MENU) t page 82 (OPTION MENU) t page The default settings are marked with B REC MODE You can select a recording quality to record a movie xFor HD (high definition) image quality: HD FH* () Records in the highest quality mode. (AVC HD 16M (FH)) HD FS**() Records in the highest quality mode. (AVC HD 14M (FS)) HD HQ () Records in high quality mode. (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) BHD SP () Records in standard quality mode. (AVC HD 7M (SP)) HD LP () Increases the recording time (Long Play). (AVC HD 5M (LP)) xFor SD (standard definition) image quality: SD HQ () Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)) BSD SP () Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)) SD LP () Increases the recording time (Long Play). (SD 3M (LP)) AUDIO MODE You can select the sound recording mode B5.1ch SURROUND () Records sound in 5.1ch surround 2ch STEREO () Records sound in 2ch stereo 85 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 86 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 FLASH MODE BAUTO Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light ON () Always flashes regardless of the surrounding brightness 87 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 To play back a movie from the Face Index screen, see page 88 PHOTO SETTINGS(Items for recording still images) IMAGE SIZE 4.0M 3.0M ( 3.0M 2304 × 1296) 1.9M VGA (0.3M) (640 × 480) The number of still images recordable on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) 89 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 90 VIEW IMAGES SET(Items to customize the display) DATA CODE Data code is not displayed DATE/TIME Displays the date and time CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data ADate BTime Still image SteadyShot off DISPLAY Thumbnail 1 Glossary (p. 143) BZOOM LINK 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images 91 SOUND/DISP SET(Items to adjust the sound and the screen) VOLUME Touch /to adjust the volume (p. 44) BEEP B ON A melody sounds when you start/stop your recording, or operate the touch panel Cancels the melody or shutter sound LCD BRIGHT You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen 1 Adjust the brightness with /. 2 Touch 92 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 93 OUTPUT SETTINGS(Items for connecting other devices) (HOME MENU) t page TV TYPE B16:9 Select to view your images on a 16:9 (wide) TV 16:9 (wide) 4:3 images images 4:3 Select to view your images on a 4:3 standard TV DISP OUTPUT BLCD PANEL V-OUT/PANEL COMPONENT Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack B1080i/576i 94 CLOCK/LANG(Items to set clock and language) CLOCK SET See page AREA SET You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock Set your local area using /when using your camcorder in other time zones Refer to the world time difference on page SUMMERTIME You can change this setting without stopping the clock Set to [ON] to move the time forward 1 hour LANGUAGE SET You can select the language to be used on the LCD screen GENERAL SET(Other setup items) DEMO MODE and light up the (Movie) lamp –When you press START/STOP or PHOTO –When you press DUBBING button (HDR- UX19E/UX20E) –When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch –When you light up the (Still) lamp by sliding the POWER switch –When you press (HOME)/(VIEW IMAGES) REC LAMP (Recording lamp) CALIBRATION 95 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)B5 min NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off QUICK ON STBY REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) The default setting is [ON], allowing you to use the supplied Remote Commander (p. 140) CTRL FOR HDMI 96 Activating functions using the OPTION MENU98 Functions set in the OPTION MENUItems you can set only on the (OPTION MENU) will be described below FOCUS 1Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears 2Touch (focusing on close subjects) 3Touch To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step SPOT FOCUS 1Touch the subject on the screen. 9 appears 2Touch [END] To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step TELE MACRO When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide- angle (W side) 99 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* () 100 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] 101 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. 39) • Remove the conversion lens (optional) • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 98) 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 102 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 Performing with a computer 103 What you can do with Windows computerxPlaying a disc in the AVCHD format t Player for AVCHD xImporting images recorded on your camcorder xViewing imported images on a computer xCreating a disc in the AVCHD format xCopying a disc t Video Disc Copier For details on the functions of “Picture Motion Browser,” see “PMB Guide.” xUsing a Macintosh computer Installing the software xSystem requirements for using “Picture Motion Browser” OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows Vista *64-biteditions and Starter (Edition) are not supported •Standard installation is required Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a CPU: •The following operations are possible with Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster –Importing the contents to the computer –Creating an AVCHD format disc/DVD video –Copying a disc Application: Sound system: Direct Sound-compatiblesound card Memory: Windows 2000, Windows XP: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.) Memory: Windows Vista: 1 GB or more Hard disk: Disc volume required for installation: Hard disk: Display: Minimum 1024 ⋅ 768 dots Display: computer a with Performing Others: 104 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 105 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 106 •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 Troubleshooting 107 Troubleshooting•Playing back images on your camcorder .........................................................p •Playing back a disc on other devices •Playing back a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” • Functions that cannot be used Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander The power does not turn on The camcorder does not operate even when the power is set to on Buttons do not work (OPTION) does not appear on the screen The menu settings have changed automatically 108 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 109 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. 20) •Attach the battery pack to the camcorder correctly (p. 20) •Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the wall outlet (wall socket) properly •The battery charge is completed (p. 20) 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. 116) 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. 130) The image in the viewfinder is not clear The image in the viewfinder has disappeared 110 MediaThe disc cannot be removed Make sure the power source (battery pack or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly Images on a disc cannot be deleted •Movies on a disc cannot be deleted depending on the followings –Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+RDL •This disc is not a media compatible with the camcorder •The camcorder may have failed to recognize the disc You cannot operate functions using the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” You cannot delete images stored on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” •You cannot delete the images protected on another device The data file name is not indicated correctly or flashes •The file is damaged •The file format is not supported by your camcorder (p. 127) Recording Refer also to “Media” (p. 110) Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images The playback screen is displayed. Set your camcorder to recording standby Recordings cannot be performed in the Sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again 111 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 Troubleshooting 112 –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. 98) [STEADYSHOT] does not function •Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 85) •[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. 39) 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-UX19E UX20E) (p. 26) 113 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 114 “” 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 •If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when When recording movies, set [AUDIO MODE] to [2ch STEREO] on your camcorder Playing back a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” on other devices Editing images on your camcorder Unable to edit •Set the desired media of images for editing or for image quality by touching MANAGE MEDIA •You cannot edit the movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+RDL (p. 14) •There are no images recorded on the media •You cannot edit because of the condition of the image •You cannot edit an image protected on another device 115 Movies cannot be added in the PlaylistA movie cannot be divided An image cannot be deleted Still images cannot be captured from amovie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) 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 116 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 118 Warning indicators and messagesSelf-diagnosisdisplay/Warning indicators C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosisdisplay) C:04:ss C:13:ss C:32:ss E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss 101-0001(Warning indicator pertaining to files) Slow flashing (Warning indicator pertaining to discs) Fast flashing Z(You need to remove the disc) E(Battery level warning) 119 (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 120 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 121 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. 4) 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 Additional Information 122 Using your camcorder abroadPower supply Viewing images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality On TV color systems Viewing images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality 123 Setting to the local timeWorld time difference Time-zone Area setting differences 124 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] 125 Precautions and maintenanceAbout the Disc See page 14 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder Notes on use Use of double-sideddiscs Double-sideddiscs allow you to record both sides of a disc xRecording on the A side When using a •Perform the following operations on each side of a double-sideddisc: Information Additional 126 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 × 1080/50i, 1440 × 1080/50i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1ch, 2ch Recording media: 127 About the “Memory Stick”Types of “Memory Stick” Recording Playback “Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) “Memory Stick PRO Duo” “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 128 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 129 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 130 •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] 131 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 132 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 133 SpecificationsSystem AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator 8 GB 8cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R DVD+R DL HD: AVCHD 1080/50i SD: Internal memory, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”: MPEG2-PSDisc: DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO(VIDEO mode), DVD-VideoRecording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+RDL: DVD-VIDEO Exif Ver.2.2 Electric viewfinder (color) 1 490 000 pixels Carl Zeiss Vario-SonnarT15 × (Optical) 30 ×, 180 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.) F1.8 f=3.1 - 46.5 mm (1/8 - 1 7/8 in.) When converted to a 35 mm still camera 5 1x (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] to [ON], Shutter speed 1/25 sec.) 0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function) 134 Specifications (Continued)Input/Output connectors General AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B 135 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.Colour” 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 136 Notes on the LicenseOn GNU GPL/LGPL applied software 137 Identifying parts and controlsReference Quick 138 Identifying parts and controls (Continued)139 ABuilt-inmicrophone (38)BLens (Carl Zeiss Lens) CFlash (86) DInfrared port/Remote sensor FHDMI OUT jack (48) GActive Interface Shoe •Slide the shoe cover after pulling out the viewfinder HViewfinder lens adjustment lever (25) I(VIEW IMAGES) button (32, 42) JEASY button (32) K. (back light) button (40) LTripod receptacle 140 Remote CommanderADATA CODE button (90) BPHOTO button (37) CSCAN/SLOW buttons (43, 44) D. > (Previous/Next) buttons (34, 43, 44) EPLAY button (34, 43) FSTOP button (34, 43) GDISPLAY button (25) HTransmitter ISTART/STOP button (37) JPower zoom buttons (38, 46) KPAUSE buttons (43) LVISUAL INDEX button (42) 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 141 Indicators displayed during recording/playbackRecording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images 142 Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)YData file name / Scene number ZVISUAL INDEX button (42) Indicators when you made changes Upper left AUDIO MODE (84) Self-timerrecording (102) Flash light (86, 87) MICREF LEVEL low (102) WIDE SELECT (85) BLT-INZOOM MIC (102) Upper right Fader (101) LCD backlight off (25) Center NightShot (39) Super NightShot (101) Color Slow Shutter (101) PictBridge connecting (68) Warning (118) Bottom Face Index (87) FACE DETECTION(87) Manual focus (98) SCENE SELECTION (99) .Back light (40) White balance (100) SteadyShot off (85) Digital effect (102) Picture effect (102) Tele macro (98) Zebra (86) X.V.COLOR (85) CONVERSION LENS (88) SPOT METER (99) EXPOSURE (99) Data code during recording 143 Glossaryx5.1ch surround sound xAVCHD format xDolby Digital An audio encoding (compression) system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc xDolby Digital 5.1 Creator xDVD format A format used to record an SD (standard definition) signal on 8 cm DVD discs xJPEG xMPEG xMPEG-4AVC/H.264 xThumbnail xVIDEO mode xVBR xVR mode 144 Index
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