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Sony HDR-UX9E, UX10E, UX19E, UX20E Guide], 1 Touch (HOME) t, (OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT, Jacks on your camcorder, Playing the image on a TV (Continued), Open the jack cover and connect the cable

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Playing the image on a TV (Continued)Jacks on your camcorderOpen the jack cover and connect the cable.

HDMI OUT jack

Meanwhile, you can make the relevant connection between your camcorder and the TV.

Selecting the most advantageous connection (TV CONNECT Guide)

Your camcorder will advise you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV.

1 Touch (HOME) t

(OTHERS) t [TV CONNECTGuide].If the item is not on the screen, touch /to change the page.2 Touch the answer to the question displayed on the screen.

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Operating Guide Getting Started Editing Utilizing the media Customizing your Read this before operating your camcorder WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture CAUTION FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE Notice for the customers in the countries applying EU Directives For 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 Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Note Battery pack Notes on use Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides •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.) If you cannot record/play back images, format the media About changing the language setting On recording HDR-UX9E/UX10E: 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-UX20E About the marks used in this manual Read this before operating your Subject examples and solutions Enjoy using various “Media” according to your needs Operation flow Playing a disc on other devices Checking the media information Formatting the media Recording additional movies after finalizing B SPOTLIGHT Enjoying with your camcorder Selecting the media camcorder your with Enjoying Dubbing from one media to another media BGet ready xSelecting the media (p. 26) BRecord using your camcorder (p. 36) 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. 47) 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” - 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) 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 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied Started Getting Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch DC IN jack Battery pack CHG (charge) lamp 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 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.” Step 4: Making adjustments before recording Adjusting the LCD panel Adjusting the viewfinder 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Step 5: Selecting the media HDR-UX19E/UX20E: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch The media for movies is now set Selecting the media for still images (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) 1 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO 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 ) 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” “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” 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) Recording movies Recording still images 1 Slide the POWER switch Gin the direction of the arrow until the (Movie) lamp lights up 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 Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (HOME) E (HOME) D PHOTO F 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 Closes in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES) (VIEW IMAGES) C (HOME) (or Playing movies Touch the , or tab and the movie to be played back VISUAL INDEX 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 3 Touch the date on the screen Playing the image on a TV Use 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 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 [576i] (p. 93) t[TV TYPE] t [16:9]/ [4:3]*(p. 93) 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) If your TV/VCR has a 21-pinadaptor (EUROCONNECTOR) Use a 21-pinadaptor (optional) to view playback images 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 (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images on the media (p. 55) PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) Deleting images You 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 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 (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) Capturing a still image from a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E)(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- 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] Dividing movies Set 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 Creating the Playlist (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT] 2 Touch [ADD]/[ADD]/ [ADD] 3 Touch the movie to be added to the Playlist 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 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 Connecting with the A/V connecting cable A/V Remote connector S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO 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 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] 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 REPAIR IMG.DB F MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) FINALIZE 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 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) 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 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] Formatting the media Formatting the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 3 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO •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 For 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] 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 Repairing the image database file (MANAGE MEDIA) t [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] t [INT MEMORY] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)or [MEMORY STICK] The [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] screen appears 2 Touch [YES] 3 Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA FORMAT] t [INT. MEMORY] 4 Press and hold . (back light) (p. 139) 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 PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 88) OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 93) CLOCK/ LANG (p. 94) GENERAL SET (p. 94) 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 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 (Items for recording still images) IMAGE SIZE 4.0M 3.0M ( 3.0M 2304 × 1296) When the (Still) lamp is lights up: 1GB475 2GB970 4GB1900 8GB3850 VIEW IMAGES SET (Items to customize the display) DATA CODE Data code is not displayed DATE/TIME SOUND/DISP SET (Items to adjust the sound and the screen) VOLUME Touch /to adjust the volume (p. 44) BEEP SOUND/DISP SET (Continued) LCD BL LEVEL You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen’s backlight BNORMAL Standard brightness OUTPUT SETTINGS (Items for connecting other devices) (HOME MENU) t page TV TYPE B16:9 CLOCK/LANG (Items to set clock and language) CLOCK SET See page AREA 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 Items you can set only on the (OPTION MENU) will be described below FOCUS 1Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears 2Touch (focusing on close subjects) 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 xPlaying 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 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 •Playing back images on your camcorder .........................................................p •Playing back a disc on other devices •Playing back a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” 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 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 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. 98) [STEADYSHOT] does not function •Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 85) 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 •If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by your camcorder when When recording movies, set [AUDIO MODE] to [2ch STEREO] 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 (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) 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 Self-diagnosisdisplay/Warning indicators C:(or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosisdisplay) C:04:ss C:13:ss (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. 4) Using your camcorder abroad Power supply Viewing images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality On TV color systems Viewing images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality 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 About the Disc See page 14 for the details of discs which you can use with your camcorder Notes on use Use of double-sideddiscs 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 System AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG (Still images) Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator 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 Reference Quick Identifying parts and controls (Continued) ABuilt-inmicrophone (38) BLens (Carl Zeiss Lens) CFlash (86) DInfrared port/Remote sensor FHDMI OUT jack (48) Remote Commander ADATA CODE button (90) BPHOTO button (37) CSCAN/SLOW buttons (43, 44) D. > (Previous/Next) buttons (34, 43, 44) Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued) YData file name / Scene number ZVISUAL INDEX button (42) Indicators when you made changes Upper left Glossary x5.1ch surround sound xAVCHD format xDolby Digital An audio encoding (compression) system developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc Index Numeric Quick Index (Continued) Page http://www.sony.net Printed in Japan