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Sony HDR-UX10 Using your camcorder abroad, Power supply, On TV color systems, Additional Information, (high definition) image quality

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Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad

Power supply

You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor [a], if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet [b].

AC-L200/L200B

[a]

[b]

Viewing images recorded with HD

On TV color systems

Your camcorder is a NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view the playback image on a TV, it must be a NTSC-system-based TV with an AUDIO/ VIDEO input jack.

System	Used in

Bahama Islands, Bolivia,

Canada, Central America,

Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,

NTSC Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,

(high definition) image quality

In countries/regions where 1080/60i is supported, you can view the images with the same HD (high definition) image quality as that of the recorded images. You need a NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible TV (or monitor) with component and AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks. And the Component A/V cable (supplied) or the HDMI cable (optional) must be connected.

PAL

Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the U.S.A., Venezuela, etc.

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, etc.

Viewing images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality

To view images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, you need a NTSC-system-based TV with AUDIO/ VIDEO input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must be connected.

PAL - M Brazil

PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.

Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,

SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,

etc.

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Contents

Operating Guide Getting Started Editing Utilizing the media Customizing your WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Use Power Sources Polarization Overloading Object and Liquid Entry IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued) Lightning Safety Check Service Damage Requiring Service Read this before operating your camcorder 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 •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.) If you cannot record/play back images, format the media About changing the language setting On recording HDR-UX10: On playing back recorded images on other devices About the Carl Zeiss lens About 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 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read this before operating your Subject examples and solutions Enjoy using various “Media” Playing a disc on other devices Checking the media information Formatting the media Recording additional movies after finalizing Subject examples and solutions B SPOTLIGHT Enjoy using various “Media” according to your needs Selecting the media camcorder your with Enjoying Dubbing from one media to another media BGet ready xSelecting the media (p. 28) BRecord using your camcorder (p. 38) b Notes BView movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality x Viewing on a high definition TV You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 49) zTips Disc types and features HD (high definition) image quality Disc type DVD DVD+ Recording time of movies Media type Internal memory DVD-RW DVD+R DL “HOME” and “OPTION” Using the HOME MENU 2 Press (HOME) A (or B) 3 Touch the desired category Example: (OTHERS) category 4 Touch the desired item “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 Step 1: Checking supplied items Step 2: Charging the battery pack To remove the battery pack 1Slide 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 Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) Image quality NP-FH60 (supplied) When the media is set to the disc: Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time Touch the button on the LCD screen (Movie): To record movies (Movie): (Still): To record still images 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 Step 4: Making adjustments before recording Step 5: Selecting the media 4 When [Completed.] appears touch The media for movies is now set Selecting the media for still images (HDR-UX20) 1 Touch (HOME) t Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 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] 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.” 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) Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) Playing back recorded movies/still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder 2 Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E HOME Searches for images 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 To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press 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) Recording Recording still images 1 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 Recording (Continued) Zooming Wider range of view: (Wide angle) Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Starting recording quickly (QUICK ON) Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Infrared port Recording/Playback Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording 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 •[RECORD SOUND] Playback (HOME) (or Playing movies Touch the , or tab and the movie to be played back Toggles Play or Pause as you touch Playback (Continued) Viewing still images Touch the tab and the still image to be played back To adjust the sound volume of movies 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 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 Playing the image on a TV 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 Connecting to a high definition TV Component A/V cable (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t 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 : 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) When connecting to your TV via a VCR When 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” Page Editing (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images on the media (p. 57) PHOTO CAPTURE Deleting images Deleting images (Continued) 4When [Completed.] appears, touch To delete the most recently recorded movie 1In step 3, touch [LAST SCENE DEL] 2Touch t [YES] Capturing a still image from a movie You 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 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 Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your camcorder 4 Touch the desired movie for dubbing Remaining disc capacity To dub the movies on the Playlist 1In step 3, touch [DUB ALL]/ [DUB ALL] 2Touch [YES] 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] Dividing movies Creating the Playlist 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 4Touch t [YES] 5When [Completed.] appears, touch To change the order within the Playlist 2Touch [MOVE]/[MOVE]/ [MOVE] 3Touch the movie to be moved Dubbing movies to other recording devices 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 Printing recorded still 4 Touch the still image to be printed LCD 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) (MANAGE MEDIA) category Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) 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) Finalizing a disc 1 Place your camcorder in a stable 3 Insert the disc to be finalized 4 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t Playing a disc on other devices If you have created the disc menu Create 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 Checking the media information Formatting the media •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 Recording additional movies after finalizing 2 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder 4 Touch [YES] t [YES] Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) Repairing the image database file 3 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] 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 What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 1 Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME) 2 Touch (SETTINGS) 3 Touch the desired setup item 5 Change the setting, then touch PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 90) OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 95) CLOCK/ LANG (p. 96) GENERAL SET (p. 96) MOVIE SETTINGS WIDE SELECT B16:9 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 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 OFF () Records without flash HIGH() Makes the flash level higher BNORMAL() PHOTO SETTINGS When the (Still) lamp is lights up: 1GB475 2GB970 4GB1900 8GB3850 VIEW IMAGES SET SOUND/DISP SET SOUND/DISP SET (Continued) LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight BNORMAL Standard brightness OUTPUT SETTINGS CLOCK/LANG GENERAL SET A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off) B5 min NEVER The camcorder is not automatically turned off QUICK ON STBY Activating functions using the OPTION MENU Viewing items on the OPTION MENU Functions set in the OPTION MENU EXPOSURE To return the setting to automatic exposure touch [AUTO] t in step SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) SCENE SELECTION Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued) LANDSCAPE* () PORTRAIT () SPOTLIGHT** () BEACH** () 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 WHITE FADER BLACK FADER D.EFFECT (Digital effect) To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF] MICREF LEVEL (Mic reference level) What you can do with Windows computer 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 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) •Do not connect anything to other USB ports of a computer To disconnect the USB cable 2Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device] 3Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only) 4Touch [END] on the screen of your camcorder Troubleshooting 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 Batteries/Power sources The 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 Media The 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.” You cannot record a still image The ACCESS lamp/access lamp lights up even when you stop recording The recording angle looks different The flash does not work The recording stops –there is no media that has been set on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] in your camcorder The auto focus does not function •Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 100) [STEADYSHOT] does not function •Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 87) You cannot play back a disc The 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 “” is indicated on an image in the disc menu/DVD menu Playback 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 Movies cannot be added in the Playlist A movie cannot be divided An image cannot be deleted Still images cannot be captured from amovie The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV Black 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 Page Warning indicators and messages (High temperature warning) Slow flashing Fast 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 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 Memory Stick folders are full Format 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) Using your camcorder abroad Setting to the local time World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences AImage management files BHD movie management information folder CSD movie files (MPEG2 files) The folder name goes up: [101PNV01] t [102PNV01] DStill image files (JPEG files) Precautions and maintenance 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 “Memory Stick” Types of “Memory Stick” Recording Playback “Memory Stick Duo” On image data compatibility About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack have the mark What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack To charge the battery pack About the remaining battery time indicator About storage of the battery pack About battery life About the x.v.Color About handling of your camcorder •Keep metal contacts clean Keep 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 Touch [CANCEL] to cancel If 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: 3Remove dust from the eyecup block with a camera blower, etc 4Press the viewfinder back onto the body of the camcorder On charging the pre-installedrechargeable battery 3 months xProcedures Specifications Specifications (Continued) Input/Output connectors General AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 DC 8.4 DC 7.2 7.2Wh (1 000 mAh) Li-ion Notes on the License On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software Identifying parts and controls Identifying parts and controls (Continued) ABuilt-inmicrophone (40) BLens (Carl Zeiss Lens) CFlash (88) DInfrared port/Remote sensor FHDMI OUT jack (50) Remote Commander ADATA CODE button (92) BPHOTO button (39) CSCAN/SLOW buttons (45, 46) D. > (Previous/Next) buttons (36, 45, 46) Indicators displayed during recording/playback Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) ZVISUAL INDEX button (44) Indicators when you made changes Upper left AUDIO MODE (86) Glossary Index Page Index (Continued) Paso 1: Comprobación de los componentes suministrados Paso 2: Carga de la batería Para extraer la batería 1Deslice 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) Paso 2: Carga de la batería (Continúa) Tiempo de grabación disponible Calidad de imagen (suministrado) 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 Paso 3: Encendido de la videocámara y ajuste de la fecha y la hora El reloj empezará a funcionar Puede 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 Paso 4: Realización de ajustes previos a la grabación Ajuste de la correa de sujeción Paso 5: Selección del soporte 4 Cuando aparezca [Finalizado.] toque El soporte para películas quedará ajustado Selección del soporte para imágenes fijas (HDR-UX20) 1 Toque (HOME) t Paso 6: Inserción de un disco o un “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 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] 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 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 Grabación Grabación de películas 2 Presione START/STOP B (o C) [ESPERA] t [GRAB.] Para detener la grabación, presione START/STOP nuevamente (Imagen fija) Reproducción 1 : va a la pantalla de índice de películas 2 : 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 (Continúa) Visualización de imágenes fijas Toque la ficha y la imagen fija que desea reproducir Para ajustar el volumen del sonido de las películas Page Page Page http://www.sony.net 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