3-285-373-12(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-UX9E/UX10E/
UX19E/UX20E
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-UX10E
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Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-UX20E
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
Note
Notes on use
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “PMB Guide” for using your camcorder
with a computer connected (stored on the
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.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
For reliability and durability of recording/
playback, we recommend that you use Sony
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
discs or discs with an
*(for
VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your
camcorder.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has
a
mark.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
b Notes
• Using a disc other than above may cause the
unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may
not be able to remove the disc from your
camcorder.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
• For recording movies, it is recommended
that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
of 1 GB or larger marked with:
–
(“Memory Stick
*
PRO Duo”)
PRO-HG Duo”)
–
(“Memory Stick
4
* You can use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
whether Mark2 is indicated or not.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” / “Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”
(This size can be used with your
Battery
camcorder.)
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About
• To prevent the media from being broken
or recorded images from being lost, do not
do the following when either of the
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
(Movie)/
(p. 30) is lit or flashing:
– to remove the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to as
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.
– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder.
– to eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• You cannot use any type of memory card
other than those mentioned above.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used
only with “Memory Stick PRO”
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory
Stick Duo Adaptor.
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment, insert the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with a cable, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct
way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the
terminal will damage the terminal and
may result in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Viewfinder
LCD screen
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
If you cannot record/play back
images, format the media
If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/
UX20E) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Images cannot be saved or recorded. In
such a case, save the images on other media
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
About changing the language setting
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 24).
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
On recording
On playing back recorded images on
other devices
• Your camcorder is compatible with
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for
HD (high definition) image quality
recording. Therefore, you cannot play
back images recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality on your
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image
and sound are recorded without any
problems.
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:
It is recommended that you use a DVD-
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:
camcorder with the following devices;
– Other AVCHD-compatible devices which are
not compatible with High Profile
It is recommended that you use the
internal memory of your camcorder for
– Devices which are not compatible with the
AVCHD format
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E)
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Even if you format the internal memory
(p. 76), you may not delete data from the
internal memory completely. When you
transfer the camcorder, it is recommended
prevent the recovery of your data. In
addition to the above, when you dispose of
the camcorder, it is recommended that you
destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
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About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
About the marks used in this manual
The operations available depend on the
media used. The following marks are
used to indicate the type of media you can
use for a particular operation.
Internal memory
Disc
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• 8 cm DVD disc is referred to as “Disc” in
this manual.
• The internal memory, disc and “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” are all referred to as
“Media” in this manual.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
• The illustrations used on this manual are
based on the model HDR-UX20E.
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Table of Contents
Recording high quality still images
..................................................... 39
Read this before operating your
Enjoy using various “Media”
HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of
menus ........................................ 16
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
(OTHERS) category ................54
Capturing a still image from a movie
Step 3: Turning the power on and
Dubbing/copying images from one
camcorder .................................. 59
Step 4: Making adjustments before
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory
Dubbing movies to other recording
Printing still images (PictBridge
Recording and playback with ease
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
....................................................70
Making the disc compatible with
(Finalizing) ................................. 71
8
MENU .........................................98
OPTION
Recording additional movies after
Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT
What you can do with Windows
Repairing the image database file
Preventing data on the internal
memory of the camcorder from
UX20E) .......................................81
Warning indicators and messages
(SETTINGS) category of the
HOME MENU .............................82
Files/folder structure on the internal
a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ......124
(SETTINGS) category
items ........................................... 82
Indicators displayed during recording/
OPTION MENU ..........................96
Recording items on the OPTION
MENU .......................................... 96
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU
..................................................... 97
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Subject examples and solutions
Checking your
golf swing
Getting a good
shot of a ski slope
or beach
Capturing still
images during
movie recording
A child on the
stage under a
spot light
Flowers in close-
up
Fireworks with all
its splendor
Focusing on the
dog on the left
A sleeping child
under dim light
side of the screen
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Enjoying with your camcorder
Enjoy using various “Media”
according to your needs
Selecting the media
You can select a desired media for recording/playback/editing from the internal memory
movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA
SET] according to your needs.
Dubbing from one media to another media
Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on your camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” to a disc without
b Notes
• You may not be able to dub movies depending on the type of your camcorder. For details on the
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Operation flow
BGet ready
Select the media of movies/still images according to your needs. For movies, set the desired
image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) at the same time.
Your camcorder is compatible with the AVCHD format “1920 ×
images.
b Notes
• The default setting is [HD SP] which is the AVCHD format “1440 × 1080/50i.” For details on how to
• You can also record movies with SD (standard definition) image quality.
• “AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual, except when it must be described
in more detail.
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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
z Tips
• You can also view movies on a non-high-definition (SD (standard definition)) TV.
x Playing on AVCHD format compatible devices
If your device is AVCHD-compatible, you can play a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
with HD (high definition) image quality on the device.
Important notices
• Some AVCHD-format compatible devices may not be able to play back discs or “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
• DVD based players/recorders are not AVCHD-format compatible, and discs with HD (high definition)
image quality cannot be played back.
• Do not insert a disc with HD (high definition) image quality into a DVD based player/recorder. The
disc may not be ejected from the DVD based player/recorder.
BSave recorded images
Using the supplied application software “Picture Motion Browser,” you can import images
to a computer, and save images on a disc.
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Features of the media
You can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or DVD-RW,
DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in diameter on the camcorder. Also, you
can save images on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” For details on the compatibility of the
Disc types and features
What you can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high
definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you selected.
( ) indicates the reference page.
HD (high definition) image quality
Disc type
DVD- DVD+ DVD-R DVD+
RW
RW
R DL
Disc symbols
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)
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
–
–
a
–
–
a
–
–
–
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc
–
a
SD (standard definition) image quality
Disc type
DVD-RW*
DVD+ DVD-R DVD+
RW
R DL
VIDEO
VR
Disc symbols
Deleting the most recent movie (56)
a
a
a
a
–
–
–
–
Deleting or editing images on your camcorder
–
–
Finalizing required to play on other devices
(71)
**
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
Making additional recordings on a finalized
a
–
–
Formatting the used disc to use it again (77)
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc
a
a
a
–
–
–
–
–
–
a
*
There are 2 recording formats, VIDEO mode and VR mode, for DVD-RW.
Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized
may cause the computer to malfunction.
**
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Recording time of movies
Approximate recordable time in minutes on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) and
( ): the minimum recording time
Media type
Internal memory
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
DVD-RW/
DVD+RW/DVD-R
DVD+R DL
HD (high definition) image quality
AVC HD 16M (FH)*
(highest quality)
55 (55)
–
–
AVC HD 14M (FS)*
(highest quality)
AVC HD 9M (HQ)**
(high quality)
AVC HD 7M (SP)**
(standard quality)
AVC HD 5M (LP)**
(long play)
–
11 (11)
20 (14)
25 (18)
32 (26)
21 (21)
35 (26)
45 (34)
60 (49)
115 (80)
140 (100)
180 (145)
SD (standard definition) image quality
SD 9M (HQ) (high
115 (100)
20 (18)
35 (32)
quality)
SD 6M (SP) (standard
170 (100)
30 (18)
60 (44)
55 (32)
quality)
SD 3M (LP) (long play)
325 (215)
110 (80)
*
Record “1920 × 1080/50i” of the AVCHD format.
Record “1440 × 1080/50i” of the AVCHD format.
**
b Notes
• The aspect ratio of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide).
z Tips
• Figures such as 16M and 14M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time.
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces
the overall recording time.
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“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus
“
HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your
camcorder
(HELP)
Displaysa description of
Category
BCategories and items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
Items
MOVIE*1
PHOTO*1
Page
Items
Page
MOVIE MEDIA SET*1
PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3
FINALIZE*1
SMTH SLW REC
MEDIA INFO
MEDIA FORMAT*1
(VIEW IMAGES) category
Items
VISUAL INDEX*1
INDEX*1
INDEX*1
Page
UNFINALIZE
DISC SELECT GUIDE
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
(SETTINGS) category*1
PLAYLIST
(OTHERS) category
*1 You can also set these items during Easy
Items
DELETE*2
PHOTO CAPTURE*3
MOVIE DUB*3
PHOTO COPY*3
EDIT
Page
available in the
(SETTINGS), see page 82.
*2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
this menu item when the setting of [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick.”
*3 This function may not be able to use, depending
on the your camcorder model.
PLAYLIST EDIT
PRINT
USB CONNECT
TV CONNECT Guide*1
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Using the HOME MENU
4
5
Touch the desired item.
Example: [EDIT]
1
While pressing the green button,
slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to turn on
the power.
Follow the guide on the screen for
further operation.
To hide the HOME MENU screen
Touch
.
2
3
Press
(HOME) A (or B).
BWhen you want to know something
about the function of each item on
the HOME MENU - HELP
(HOME) B
1
Press
(HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
(HOME) A
Touch the desired category.
Example:
(OTHERS) category
2
Touch
(HELP).
The bottom of the
orange.
(HELP) turns
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“
HOME” and “ OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menus
(Continued)
3
Touch the item you want to learn
more about.
When you touch an item, its explanation
appears on the screen.
To apply the option, touch [YES],
otherwise, touch [NO].
To deactivate the HELP
Touch
(HELP) again in step 2.
Using the OPTION MENU
Just a touch on the screen during shooting
or playback displays the functions available
at that moment. You will find it easy to
further details.
(OPTION)
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
Make sure that you have the following
items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)
– PMB Guide
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 20)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
POWER switch
DC IN jack
Battery pack
CHG (charge) lamp
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC Adaptor
Jack cover
DC plug
Power cord (Mains lead)
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
attaching it to your camcorder.
Open the jack cover, and connect the
DC plug of the AC Adaptor.
Make sure that the v mark on the DC
plug is facing to the v mark on your
camcorder.
b Notes
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
4
5
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (The default setting).
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
Align the terminals of the battery
pack and your camcorder (1),
then attach the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it
clicks (2).
After charging the battery pack,
disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder.
20
b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG).
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
2 Press and hold the BATT (battery
release) button and remove the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow.
BATT (battery release) button
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
Charging time
b Notes
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
• When you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the
(Movie) lamp/
turned off.
• When storing the battery pack, fully discharge
the battery pack before storing it for an extended
Battery pack
NP-FH50
Charging time
135
135
170
390
NP-FH60 (supplied)
NP-FH70
To use a power source from a wall
outlet (wall socket)
NP-FH100
Available recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
“HD” stands for high definition image quality,
and “SD” stands for standard image quality.
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
When the media is set to the internal
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”:
Available Playback time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
“HD” stands for high definition image quality,
and “SD” stands for standard image quality.
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
When the media is set to the internal
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”:
Image quality
NP-FH50
HD
75
SD
HD
40
40
50
55
SD
45
50
60
65
90
95
80
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-FH60
(supplied)
100 120
105 130
160 195
170 205
370 440
385 470
Image quality
NP-FH50
HD
SD
HD
SD
NP-FH70
85 100
90 105
190 230
200 245
110 125
145 165
125 135
165 180
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH100
NP-FH70
235 270
535 600
270 290
600 650
NP-FH100
When the media is set to the disc:
When the media is set to the disc:
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
Image quality
NP-FH50
HD
65
SD
HD
35
35
45
45
70
75
SD
40
45
55
60
90
95
Image quality
NP-FH50
HD
SD
HD
SD
80
85
90 105
100 115
130 150
65
NP-FH60
(supplied)
120 140
NP-FH60
(supplied)
85 105
90 115
NP-FH70
195 230
440 515
215 245
485 555
NP-FH100
NP-FH70
140 170
145 185
320 385
335 415
* When the LCD backlight is on.
NP-FH100
165 200
175 215
b Notes
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the
b Notes
(Movie) /
(Still) lamps (p. 23) or the
• For details on how to set the media, see page 26.
• The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 21) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
• All times measured when [REC MODE] is set
to [HD SP]/[SD SP] under the following
conditions:
Top:When the LCD backlight turns on.
Bottom:When recording with the viewfinder
while the LCD panel is closed.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
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Step 3: Turning the
power on and setting
the date and time
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from
the wall outlet (wall socket).
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-
FH100 battery pack.
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,
which only allows short recording and playback
times, with your camcorder.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
POWER switch
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
1
2
While pressing the green button,
slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow until the respective lamp
lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.
(Still): To record still images
When turning your camcorder on for the
first time, go to step 3.
Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANG] t [CLOCK SET].
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued)
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
• The lens cover opens automatically when the
power is turned on. It closes when the playback
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
3
Select the desired geographical
area with
[NEXT].
/
, then touch
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power
turns off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
4
5
Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch
[NEXT].
z Tips
Set [Y] (year) with
/
.
• The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the media, and can be displayed during
“World time difference.”
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
6
7
8
Select [M] with
set the month with
/
, then
.
Changing the language setting
/
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language. To
select the screen language, touch
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in
the same way, then touch [NEXT].
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t
[CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE
Make sure that the clock is
correctly set, then touch
.
The clock starts.
You can set any year up to the year
2037.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
b Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then
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Step 4: Making adjustments before recording
Adjusting the LCD panel
Adjusting the viewfinder
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best
angle to record or play (2).
You can view images using the viewfinder
with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing
down the battery, or when the image seen
on the LCD screen is poor.
Pull out the viewfinder, then place your
eyes on the viewfinder to watch images.
Adjust the viewfinder for clear viewing
according to your eye site.
190 degrees to the
camcorder
290 degrees
(max.)
Viewfinder
2180 degrees
DISP/BATT INFO
(max.)
Viewfinder lens
adjustment lever
Move it until the
image is clear.
To turn off the LCD backlight to make
the battery last longer
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few
z Tips
seconds until
appears.
This setting is practical when you use your
camcorder in bright conditions or you want
to save battery power. The recorded image
will not be affected by the setting. To turn
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/
BATT INFO for a few seconds until
disappears.
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
backlight by touching
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t
Fastening the grip belt
Fasten the grip belt and hold your
camcorder correctly.
b Notes
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD
panel.
z Tips
• If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD
screen facing out. This is convenient during
playback operations.
• Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]
screen.
• The information is displayed or hidden (display
y no display) each time you press DISP/
BATT INFO.
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Step 5: Selecting the media
You can select the desired media for recording/playback/editing for either movies or still
images, according to your needs.
For the media for movies, set the internal memory*/disc/“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and also
set the image quality (
(high definition) or
(standard definition)). For the media for
still images, set the internal memory*/“Memory Stick PRO Duo.” The default settings are
shown below.
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:
Movie: Disc
Movie: Internal memory
Still image: Internal memory
Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”**
Internal Memory*
Disc
Movie
Still image
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
*
HDR-UX19E/UX20E
**
For HDR-UX9E/UX10E, the media for still images is fixed to “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
2 [
MEMORY STICK]
Selecting the media for movies
Media: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Image quality: HD (high definition)
3 [DISC]
Media: Disc
Image quality: HD (high definition) or SD
(standard definition)
1
Touch
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE
MEDIA SET].
(HOME) t
The image quality will be selected in “Step
The select screen of the media for
movies is displayed.
4 [
INT. MEMORY]
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
Media: Internal memory
Image quality: SD (standard definition)
2
Touch the desired image quality
and media.
5 [
MEMORY STICK]
Media: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Image quality: SD (standard definition)
3
Touch [YES].
1 [
INT. MEMORY]
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
Media: Internal memory
Image quality: HD (high definition)
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2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the
upper right of the screen.
4
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
The media for movies is now set.
.
Internal memory (HDR-UX19E/
UX20E)
Selecting the media for still
images (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
Disc
The icon displayed on the screen
varies, depending on the disc used
(p. 7).
1
Touch
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO
MEDIA SET].
(HOME) t
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
The select screen of the media for still
images is displayed.
z Tips
• For recording/playback/editing on the other
media, change the media setting.
2
Touch the desired media.
b Notes
• You cannot select the disc as the media for still
images.
3
4
Touch [YES].
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
The media for still images is now set.
To confirm the media setting
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly
until the respective lamp (
(Still)) lights up.
(Movie)/
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Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”
When recording images by setting the
media to the internal memory (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E) in “Step 5,” you do not
need to perform the procedure in “Step 6.”
3
Set the disc with the recording
side facing your camcorder, then
press the center of the disc until it
clicks.
Disc
When you set the media to [DISC] in “Step
5”, a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW,
DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is required for
b Notes
• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc
1
2
Check that the power of your
camcorder is on.
Set the disc with the label side facing
out when using a single-sided disc.
Slide the disc cover OPEN switch
in the direction of the arrow
4
5
Close the disc cover.
(OPEN
).
[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD
screen.
[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on
the LCD screen, then the disc cover
opens slightly, automatically.
It may take some time for the camcorder
to recognize the disc, depending on the
disc type and condition.
Skip to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/
DVD+R DL.
ACCESS lamp (Disc)
Disc cover OPEN switch
When you use a DVD-RW/
DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC
SELECT GUIDE].
Pickup lens
When the disc cover opens slightly,
open it further.
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b Notes
• You cannot use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]
Format the disc, following the instructions on
the screen.
6
Touch [Record HD (high
definition) images.].
Touch [Record SD (standard definition)
images.] to record with SD (standard
definition) image quality.
Items displayed vary depending on the
status of your camcorder, or the type of
disc inserted.
b Notes
• You cannot change the image quality (HD (high
a disc midway.
• Be careful not to obstruct the operation with
your hand or other objects, etc., when opening
or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the
bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the
disc cover.
• If you catch the belt when closing the disc
cover, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
• Do not touch the recording side of the disc or
7
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
The disc will be formatted with the
image recording quality you selected.
When the formatting is completed, you
can start recording on the disc.
When using a double-sided disc, take care not to
smudge the surface with fingerprints.
• If you close the disc cover with the disc set
incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to
malfunction.
• Do not disconnect the power sources during
formatting.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder:
– while the ACCESS lamp is on
If you select SD (standard definition)
image quality
• When you use a DVD-RW, select a
recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR],
(p. 14). If you format a disc during Easy
recording format is fixed to [VIDEO].
– while the ACCESS lamp is flashing
– while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO
OPEN] is displayed on the screen
• When you use a DVD+RW, select the
aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3].
• It may take some time to remove the disc
depending on the disc condition or recorded
materials.
• It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if
it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In
that case, the disc might be damaged.
To remove the disc
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc
cover.
2 While holding the disc fastener at the
center, tip up the edge of the disc.
z Tips
• You can remove the disc when a power source
is connected to your camcorder even when your
camcorder is turned off. However, the disc
recognition process (step 4) does not start.
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Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continued)
• To delete all of the previously recorded images
from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it
again to record new images, see “Formatting the
• You can check the right disc using [DISC
SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU
3
When the media for movies is set
to either [ MEMORY STICK] or
MEMORY STICK] in “Step 5,”
slide the POWER switch to light
up the (Movie) lamp.
[
If the POWER switch is set to OFF
(CHG), turn it on while pressing the
green button.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
When you set the media to “Memory Stick”
in “Step 5,” a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is
required for recording. For details on the
“Memory Stick” compatible with the
z Tips
• To record only still images on the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” you do not need perform the
procedure after step 3.
The [Create a new Image Database
File.] screen appears on the LCD screen
when you insert a new “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”
1
2
Open the LCD panel.
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in
the direction of the arrow.
2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the
right direction until it clicks.
3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.
4
Touch [YES].
Access lamp
Face the b mark to the LCD
screen of the camcorder.
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SD (standard definition) image quality:
To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
SD 9M
(HQ)
SD 6M
(SP)
SD 3M
(LP)
Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick
Duo cover, then lightly push on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” in once and
slide out it alongside the camcorder body.
10
(10)
20
(10)
35
(25)
1GB
2GB
4GB
25
(25)
40
(25)
80
(50)
b Notes
• To prevent the media from being broken or
recorded images from being lost, do not do the
flashing:
– To remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor
– To shake or knock your camcorder
55
(50)
80
(50)
160
(105)
115
(100)
170
(100)
325
(215)
8GB
b Notes
– To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• Numbers in the table are of when using a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” made by Sony
Corporation. The recordable time varies
depending on the recording conditions, the type
of “Memory Stick,” or the [REC MODE] setting
• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover
during recording.
• If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or
image data may be damaged.
• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.
It may be possible that there is not enough free
space.] is displayed on step 4, format the
formatting will delete all data recorded on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
z Tips
• For the recordable number of still images, see
• Do not pinch and eject the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” forcibly. It may cause a malfunction.
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:
AVCHD AVC HD AVC HD AVCHD
16M
(FH)
9M
(HQ)
7M
(SP)
5M
(LP)
6
(6)
10
(9)
15
(10)
20
(15)
1GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
10
(10)
25
(20)
30
(20)
40
(35)
25
(25)
55
(40)
65
(45)
85
(70)
55
(55)
115
(80)
140
(100)
180
(145)
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RecordinRg/Pelacybaockrding and playback with ease (Easy
Handycam operation)
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform
recording or playback operations without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),
slide it while pressing the green button.
Recording movies
Recording still images
1
Slide the POWER switch
G in the direction of the
arrow until the
1
Slide the POWER switch
G in the direction of the
arrow until the
lamp lights up.
(Still)
(Movie) lamp lights up.
2
3
Press EASY A.
2
3
Press EASY A.
appears on the LCD
appears on the LCD
screen.
screen.
Press START/STOP H or D to
start recording.*
Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust
the focus A (a beep sounds),
then press it fully B (a shutter
click sounds).
[STBY] t [REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
Flashing t Lights up
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Playing back recorded movies/still images
1
Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.
2
Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display
the thumbnails).
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/
recorded (B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”).
Searches for images
by recording date
HOME
Previous 6 images
Next 6 images
Returns to the
recording screen
1
2
3
: Displays the movies with HD (high definition) image quality.
When SD (standard definition) image quality is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26),
is
displayed. When [DISC] is selected,
is displayed.
4
: Displays the still images
* You cannot search for the desired movie by recording date when you set [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA
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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
Next movie
The recording
date/time*
Stop (goes to the
VISUAL INDEX
screen)
Reverse/ Forward
zTips
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL
INDEX screen.
• You can slow down the playback speed by touching
/
during pause.
• You can adjust the sound volume by touching
SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND
/
.
Still images:
Touch the
tab and the still image to be played back.
Slide show (p. 47)
Returns
(to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
The recording
date/time*
Goes to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Previous/Next
zTips
• To switch the media for still images, set the media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
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To cancel Easy Handycam operation
Press EASY A again.
disappears from the screen.
Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation
Press
b Notes
• Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. The settings of some menu items are
fixed. For details, see page 107.
• When formatting DVD-RW discs with SD (standard definition) image quality, the recording format is
• You cannot set the
(OPTION) menu.
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings.
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation
You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are
operation.] may appear on the screen.
To make the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)
You need to finalize a recorded disc to make it compatible with playback on other devices or
b Notes
• You cannot make additional recordings on DVD-R/DVD+R DL discs once you finalize the disc, even if
there is free space on the disc.
• You cannot record additional materials on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 78).
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Recording
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:
Movie: Disc
Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
Movie: Internal memory
Still image: Internal memory
Lens cover
Opens automatically when
the power is turned on.
(HOME) E
PHOTO F
(HOME) D
START/STOP C
POWER switch A
If the POWER switch is
set to OFF (CHG), slide it
while pressing the green
button.
START/STOP B
(Movie) lamp
(Still) lamp
b Notes
• If the ACCESS lamp (p. 28)/access lamp (p. 30) is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data
is still being written onto the media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not
remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Also, do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from your
camcorder.
• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB with setting the media to the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or
z Tips
• On the “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder, see page 4.
• You can check the available recording time and memory usage of the media by touching
(HOME) D
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Recording movies
Recording still images
1
Slide the POWER switch A in the
direction of the arrow to light up
1
Slide the POWER switch A in the
direction of the arrow to light up
the
(Movie) lamp.
the
(Still) lamp.
2
Press START/STOP B (or C).
2
Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust
the focus A (a beep sounds),
then press it fully B (a shutter
click sounds).
[STBY] t [REC]
To stop recording, press START/STOP
again.
Flashing t Lights up
The red
appears beside
or
.
When the red
has been recorded.
disappears, the image
b Notes
• You cannot record still images on a disc.
z Tips
• For details on the recordable time for movies, see page 15, 31, and on the number of recordable still
images, see page 89.
• A frame is shown on the detected face, and the detected face image is optimized automatically ([FACE
• When detecting a face during movie recording,
flashes and the face is recorded in the Face Index.
• You can switch the recording mode by touching
[MOVIE] or [PHOTO].
(HOME) D (or E) t
(CAMERA) t
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Recording (Continued)
Zooming
Recording sound with more
presence (5.1ch surround
recording)
You can magnify images to 15 times the
original size with the power zoom lever or
the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be
recorded with the built-in microphone. You
can enjoy realistic sound when playing the
movies on devices that support 5.1ch
surround sound.
Built-in microphone
Wider range of view:
(Wide angle)
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound
b Notes
• To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded
with HD (high definition) image quality, you
need an AVCHD format device compatible with
• When connected to another device compatible
with 5.1ch surround sound using the HDMI
cable (optional), the movie recorded with HD
(high definition) image quality and the 5.1ch
sound is automatically output in the 5.1ch
sound. The movie recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality is automatically
converted to the 2ch sound and output.
Close view: (Telephoto)
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster
zoom.
b Notes
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom
lever. If you move your finger off the power
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power
zoom lever may also be recorded.
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.
z Tips
• When recording sound, you can select the
desired sound from either [5.1ch SURROUND]
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
z Tips
want to zoom to a level greater than 15 ×, when
recording movies.
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z Tips
• When the
still images becomes [
[2.2M] (4:3).
Starting recording quickly
(QUICK ON)
(Movie) lamp is lit, the size of
3.0M] (16:9 wide) or
• You can record still images during recording
standby in the same way as when the
(Still)
lamp is lit. You can also record with the flash.
Recording in dark places
(NightShot)
If you press the QUICK ON button, instead
of turning off the power, the camcorder
becomes power saving status (Sleep mode).
While the Sleep mode is set, the QUICK
ON button is flashed. To resume the next
recording, press the QUICK ON button
again. Your camcorder will be ready for
recording after about 1 second.
Infrared port
z Tips
• While the Sleep mode is set, the power
consumption of the camcorder is reduced by
about a half when it is compared during
recording, and the battery power can be saved.
• When no operation is performed in the Sleep
mode, the power is turned off automatically.
You can set the desired turn off time of the
when the camcorder is set to the Sleep mode.
You can record images in dark places to set
the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. (
appears.)
b Notes
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the
infrared port with your fingers or other objects.
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 98)
when it is hard to focus automatically.
• Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot
functions in bright places. This may cause a
malfunction.
Recording high quality still
images during movie recording
(Dual Rec)
You can record high quality still images by
pressing PHOTO while recording a movie.
The still images are recorded on the media
set on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E) (p. 27).
z Tips
• To record an image brighter, use Super
more faithfully to the original colors, use Color
b Notes
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.
• When the capacity of the media becomes
insufficient, or when a series of still images are
recorded,
record still images while
may be displayed. You cannot
is displayed.
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Recording (Continued)
Adjusting the exposure for
backlit subjects
Recording the fast action in
slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)
Fast moving subjects and actions, which
cannot be captured under the ordinary
recording conditions, can be recorded in
smooth moving slow-motion.
This is useful to record fast actions such as
a golf or tennis swing.
1 Press
t [SMTH SLW REC].
(HOME) t
(CAMERA)
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,
press . (back light) to display . on the
LCD screen. To cancel the back light
function, press . (back light) again.
Recording in mirror mode
You can record images showing the images
to the person to be recorded.
2 Press START/STOP.
A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as
a 12 second-slow-motion-movie.
[Recording...] disappears, when recording
is finished.
Touch
recording.
to cancel the smooth slow
To change the setting
Touch
(OPTION) t
tab, then
select the setting you want to change.
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees
to the lens side (2).
• [TIMING]
Select the recording start point after START/
STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec
AFTER].
z Tips
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when
recorded.
• When recording in mirror mode, a frame does
not appear on a face of person ([FACE
[3sec AFTER]
[3sec BEFORE]
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• [RECORD SOUND]
Select [ON] (
) to superimpose sounds
such as conversation on the slow motion
pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your
camcorder records sounds for about 12
seconds while [Recording...] is displayed in
step 2.
b Notes
• Sounds cannot be recorded while recording a 3
second-movie (approx.).
• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as
good as that of normal recording.
• If you play back a movie that is recorded when
[RECORD SOUND] on [SMTH SLW REC] is
set to [OFF],
is displayed, regardless the
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Playback
below.
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:
Movie: Disc
Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:
Movie: Internal memory
Still image: Internal memory
Lens cover
Closes in accordance with
Power zoom lever
F
(VIEW IMAGES).
(HOME) E
POWER switch A
(HOME) D
(VIEW
IMAGES) C
(VIEW IMAGES) B
1
2
Slide the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.
Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display
the thumbnails).
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded
(B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”).
Searches for images
by recording date
HOME
Previous 6 images
Next 6 images
(OPTION)
Returns to the
recording screen
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1
2
3
: Displays the movies with HD (high definition) image quality.
When SD (standard definition) image quality is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26),
is
displayed. When [DISC] is selected,
is displayed.
4
: Displays the still images
* You cannot search for the desired movie by recording date when you set [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA
z Tips
• The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power
zoom lever F. To fix this number, touch (HOME) D (or E) t (SETTINGS) t [VIEW
3
Start playback.
Playing movies
Touch the
,
or
tab and the movie to be played back.
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch.
Returns (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Beginning of the movie/
Next movie
previous movie
Stop (goes to the VISUAL
(OPTION)
INDEX screen)
Reverse/ Forward
z Tips
• Touch
• When playing back a movie on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” a touch of makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5
/
during pause to play back movie slowly.
/
times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it
approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches makes it approximately 60 times faster.
• When playing back a movie on the disc, a touch of
/
makes the reverse/fast
forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster
(approximately 8 times faster using DVD+RW with SD (standard definition) image quality).
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Playback (Continued)
Viewing still images
Touch the
tab and the still image to be played back.
Returns (to the VISUAL
INDEX screen)
Slide show (p. 47)
(OPTION)
Goes to the VISUAL
INDEX screen
Previous/Next
To adjust the sound volume of movies
When playing back a movie, touch
(OPTION) t
tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the
volume with
/
.
z Tips
• You can switch the VISUAL INDEX screen by touching
(HOME) D (or E) t
(VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].
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Searching for desired scenes by
pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Searching for desired scenes by
face (Face Index)
Movies can be divided by a set time and the
first scene of each division is displayed on
the index screen. You can start playing back
a movie from the selected scene. Set the
media that contains the movie to be played
The face images detected when recording
are displayed on the index screen. You can
play back the movie from the scene of the
selected face image. Set the media that
contains the movie to be played back in
advance (p. 26).
1
2
Press
(VIEW IMAGES).
1
2
Press
(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
Touch
(Film Roll Index).
Touch
(Face Index).
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen
Interval setting*
* Select the desired interval for the scene
displayed on the screen by pressing
3
4
Touch
movie.
/
/
to select the desired
to search for the
/
.
Touch
3
4
Touch
movie.
/
/
to select the desired
desired face image, then touch
the thumbnail of the desired face
image.
Playback starts from the scene of the
selected face image.
Touch
to search for the
desired scene, then touch the
thumbnail of the desired scene.
Playback starts from the selected scene.
b Notes
• Faces may not be detected depending on the
recording condition.
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or
those who do not face towards the camera.
z Tips
• You can display the [
Index) screen by touching
(VIEW IMAGES) t [
INDEX] (Film Roll
(HOME) t
INDEX].
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Playback (Continued)
• Set [
INDEX SET] to [ON] before recording
INDEX]
to search for a movie from the [
When a face image is recorded in the Face Index
during movie recording,
lights up.
z Tips
• You can display the [
screen by touching
(VIEW IMAGES) t [
INDEX] (Face Index)
(HOME) t
4
Touch
/
to select the date of
INDEX].
the desired image, then touch
.
Searching for desired images by
date (Date Index)
The images recorded on the selected
date are displayed.
You can search for desired images by date
efficiently. Set the media that contains the
z Tips
b Notes
• You can use the Date Index function on the Film
Roll Index screen or the Face Index screen by
performing step 3 and step 4.
• You cannot use the Date Index of movies
recorded on either a disc or of still images
recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Using PB zoom
You can magnify still images from about
1.1 to 5 times the original size.
Magnification can be adjusted with the
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on
the LCD frame.
Date
1
2
Press
(VIEW IMAGES).
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.
To search for movies, touch the
or
tab. To search for still
tab.
images, touch the
1 Play back the still images you want to
magnify.
3
Touch the date on the screen.
2 Magnify the still image with T
(Telephoto).
The recording dates of images are
displayed on the screen.
The screen is framed.
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Playing the image on
a TV
Connection methods and quality of the
image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard
definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ
depending on what type of TV is connected,
and the connectors used.
3 Touch the screen at the point you want
to display in the center of the displayed
frame.
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide
angle)/T (Telephoto).
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power
To cancel, touch
.
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with the device to be connected.
Play back a series of still
images (Slide show)
b Notes
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to
[ON] to play back on an x.v.Color-
need to be adjusted on the TV when
playing back. Refer to the instruction
manual of your TV for details.
Operation flow
You can connect your camcorder to the TV
easily following the instructions displayed
on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT
Guide].
Touch
screen.
on the still image playback
The slide show begins from the selected
image.
Switch the input on the TV to the
connected jack.
Refer to the instruction manuals of the
Touch
to stop the slide show. To
again.
restart, touch
TV.
b Notes
r
• You cannot operate playback zoom during slide
show.
Connect your camcorder and TV
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].
z Tips
r
Make the required output settings
• 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
SET]. When [SLIDE SHOW SET] is set to
[ON] (the default setting), appear on the
tab t [SLIDE SHOW
screen and the slide show is played back
repeatedly. When setting to [OFF], all of the
still images are played back once from the
selected image and then the slide show stops.
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Playing the image on a TV (Continued)
Meanwhile, you can make the relevant
connection between your camcorder and
the TV.
Jacks on your camcorder
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.
HDMI OUT jack
Selecting the most
advantageous connection (TV
CONNECT Guide)
Your camcorder will advise you of the most
advantageous way of connecting your TV.
1
Touch
(OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT
Guide].
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
(HOME) t
/
2
Touch the answer to the question
displayed on the screen.
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Connecting to a high definition TV
Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.
: Signal flow
HOME MENU setting
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[1080i/576i] (p. 93)
A
Component A/V cable
(supplied)
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
(White)
(Red)
• When the component plugs are connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect
the white and red plugs of the component A/V cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
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Playing the image on a TV (Continued)
: Signal flow
HOME MENU setting
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
HDMI OUT
HDMI
HDMI cable (optional)
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (see the cover).
• Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a connector suitable for connection to
your TV on the other end.
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the
images.
• Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.
• Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with
the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.
• When connected to another device compatible with 5.1ch surround sound using the HDMI cable
(optional), the movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and the 5.1ch sound is
automatically output in the 5.1ch sound. The movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality
is automatically converted to the 2ch sound and output.
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition)
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back
with SD (standard definition) image quality.
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).
b Notes
• When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not
compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t
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: Signal flow
HOME MENU setting
Type Camcorder
Cable
TV
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [COMPONENT] t
[576i] (p. 93)
Component A/V cable
(supplied)
C
(Green) Y
(Blue) PB/CB
(Red) PR/CR
(SETTINGS) t
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
(White)
(Red)
• When the component plugs are connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect
the white and red plugs of the component A/V cable to the audio input jack of your TV.
(SETTINGS) t
A/V connecting cable with
S VIDEO (optional)
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
(White)
(Red)
• When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio
signals, connect the white and red plugs of an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO to the audio input jack
of your TV.
• This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type
).
(SETTINGS) t
A/V connecting cable
(supplied)
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]
(Yellow)
(White)
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/
(Red)
* Assign an appropriate setting according to the TV used.
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Playing the image on a TV (Continued)
z Tips
When connecting to your TV via a VCR
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using
more than one type of cable to output images,
the order of priority of the output signal is as
follows:
HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t
audio/video
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN
input on the VCR using the A/V connecting
cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to
LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).
When your TV is monaural (When your
TV has only one audio input jack)
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V
connecting cable to the video input jack and
connect the white (left channel) or red
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack
of your TV or VCR.
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality
images and digital audio.
Using “BRAVIA” Sync
You can do the playback operation with the
remote commander of your TV by
connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”
Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or
later with the HDMI cable.
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor
(EUROCONNECTOR)
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view
playback images.
On “PhotoTV HD”
This camcorder is compatible with the
“PhotoTV HD” standard. “PhotoTV HD”
allows for highly-detailed, photo-like
depiction of subtle textures and colors. By
connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible
devices using an HDMI cable (optional)* or
the component A/V cable (supplied)**, a
whole new world of photos can be enjoyed
in breathtaking full HD quality.
1
2
Connect your camcorder and a
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV
with the HDMI cable (optional).
*
The TV will automatically switch to the
appropriate mode when displaying photos.
Setup of the TV will be necessary. Please refer
**
Turn on your camcorder.
to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV
HD-compatible TV for details.
The TV input is converted
automatically, and the image of your
camcorder is displayed on the TV.
b Notes
• When you output images using the A/V
connecting cable, images are output with SD
(standard definition) image quality.
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3
Operate the remote commander
of the TV.
You can do the following operations.
–Display
(VIEW IMAGES) of
(HOME) by pressing SYNC MENU
button.
–Display an INDEX screen such as the
VISUAL INDEX screen by pressing
up/down/left/right or enter button of
the remote commander, and play back
the desired movies or still images.
b Notes
• To set your camcorder, touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t
[CTRL FOR HDMI] t [ON] (the default
setting).
• Your TV also need to be set. Refer to the
instruction manual of the TV for details.
z Tips
• If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned
off simultaneously.
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Editing (OTHERS) category
This category enables you to edit the
images recorded on the media. In addition,
this category enables you to utilize your
camcorder by connecting it to other
devices.
PRINT
You can print still images on a connected
USB CONNECT
You can connect your camcorder to a
computer or other devices using the USB
TV CONNECT Guide
Your camcorder helps you select the
appropriate connection for your TV (p. 48).
(OTHERS) category
Item list
DELETE
You can delete the images on the media
(p. 55).
PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR-UX10E/
UX19E/UX20E)
You can capture a desired scene as a still
MOVIE DUB (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/
UX20E)
You can dub movies recorded on the
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (HDR-
UX10E/UX20E) to a disc (p. 59).
PHOTO COPY (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
You can copy still images recorded on the
internal memory to a “Memory Stick PRO
EDIT
You can edit the images on the media
(p. 62).
PLAYLIST EDIT
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 63).
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Deleting images
You can delete the images recorded on the
media using your camcorder.
The selected movie is marked with
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
.
screen to confirm. Touch
to the previous screen.
to return
b Notes
• You cannot restore images once they are
deleted.
• You cannot delete images on the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” when the write-protection is
set to the images.
5
6
Touch
t [YES].
z Tips
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
• You can select up to 100 images at one time.
• You can delete an image on the playback screen
.
using the
(OPTION) menu.
To delete all movies at one time
Deleting the movies
1 In step 3, touch [
DELETE ALL]/
[
DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE
Set the media that contains the movie to be
deleted in advance (p. 26).
ALL].
2 Touch [YES] t [YES].
b Notes
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot
delete movies on the disc. Cancel Easy
Handycam operation.
To delete all the movies recorded on
the same day at one time
1
Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
1 In step 3, touch [
DELETE by date]/
[
DELETE by date].
2
3
Touch [
DELETE].
DELETE]/
Touch [
[
DELETE]/[
DELETE].
2 Touch
/
to select the recording
date of the desired movies, then touch
.
The movies recorded on the selected
date are displayed on the LCD screen.
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to
4
Touch the movie to be deleted.
confirm. Touch
previous screen.
to return to the
3 Touch
t [YES].
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Deleting images (Continued)
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
Deleting the still images
To delete the most recently recorded
movie
Set the media that contains the still image to
1 In step 3, touch [
LAST SCENE
DEL].
2 Touch
t [YES].
1
Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
b Notes
• You cannot delete the most recently recorded
movie on a disc when performing the following
operations after recording:
– Eject the disc
– Turn off the camcorder
2
3
4
Touch [ DELETE].
Touch [ DELETE].
To delete SD (standard definition)
image quality movies
• You can delete movies on DVD-RW (VR
mode) discs without any restrictions.
Touch the still image to be
deleted.
• You can perform only [
LAST SCENE
DEL] on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) and
DVD+RW discs.
b Notes
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting
movies.
The selected still image is marked with
. Press and hold the still image on the
LCD screen to confirm. Touch
return to the previous screen.
to
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
from your camcorder while deleting the images
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist
(p. 63), the movie is deleted also from the
Playlist.
• Even if you delete unnecessary movies from the
disc, the remaining disc capacity may not
increase as much as you can make additional
recording.
5
6
Touch
t [YES].
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
z Tips
• To delete all images recorded on the media,
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Capturing a still
image from a movie
(HDR-UX10E/UX19E/
UX20E)
To delete all still images at one time
You can capture a desired scene as a still
image from a recorded movie.
1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL].
2 Touch [YES] t [YES].
Set the media which contains movies in
advance, and the media where you want to
the media for movies or still images to
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” insert the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your
camcorder.
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
To delete all the still images recorded
on the same day at one time
The media you can select depends on your
camcorder model. See the table below.
1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date].
Still images
in
Model
Movies in
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
HDR-UX10E
2 Touch
date of the desired still images, then
touch
/
to select the recording
HDR-UX19E
.
The still images recorded on the
selected date are displayed on the
screen. Touch the still image on the
LCD screen to confirm. Touch
return to the previous screen.
to
HDR-UX20E
3 Touch
t [YES].
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
z Tips
• To delete all images recorded on the media,
b Notes
• Using AC Adaptor as the power source is
recommended to prevent the power from being
turned off during operation.
1
Touch
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO
CAPTURE].
(HOME) t
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen
appears.
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Capturing a still image from a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E)
(Continued)
• The recording date and time of the newly
captured still image are the same recording date
and time of the original movie.
2
3
Touch the movie that you want to
capture a still image from.
• When you capture a still image from a movie
without its recording date and time displayed,
the recording date and time of the newly
captured still image will be the date and time it
was captured.
The selected movie is played back.
Touch
to pause at the point
where you want to capture.
The movie pauses.
Play and pause toggles as you press
.
Returns to the beginning of
the selected movie.
You can adjust the capturing point with
more precision using
/
.
4
Touch
.
While capturing a still image,
is
displayed, then playback for movies is
paused when the operation is complete.
To capture other still images, touch
and repeat the procedure from step 2.
b Notes
• The image size is fixed depending on the image
quality or the aspect ratio of movies as follows:
– HD (high definition) image quality:
[
2.1M]
– SD (standard definition) image quality/16:9:
0.2M]
[
– SD (standard definition) image quality/4:3:
[VGA (0.3M)]
• Still images cannot be recorded unless there is
sufficient free space on the media set for still
images.
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Dubbing/copying images from one media to
another media on your camcorder
z Tips
Dubbing movies (HDR-UX10E/
• To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is
complete, set [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to [DISC]
UX19E/UX20E)
You can dub movies from the internal
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (HDR-UX10E/
UX20E) to a disc without changing their
image quality.
The compatibility of the media types varies
depending on the types of your camcorder.
For details, see the table below.
1
Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB], or
press DUBBING button (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E).
Model
From
To
HDR-UX10E
t
t
t
t
HDR-UX19E
HDR-UX20E
The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.
You cannot dub movies recorded
both with HD (high definition) image
quality and SD (standard definition)
image quality onto one disc. Also,
you cannot change the image quality
of the disc midway.
Insert the disc into the camcorder in
advance. When using a bland new disc, go
RW/DVD+RW disc that contains
then match the image quality of movies for
dubbing with that of the disc.
2
3
Select the desired image quality
and the media that contains the
movie to be dubbed, then touch
an appropriate button.
b Notes
• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation.
• When performing [DUB by select], [DUB by
date], [
DUB ALL] or [
DUB ALL], if
Touch [DUB by select].
the disc space is not sufficient to record the
entire movie, [Not enough memory space.]
appears.
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Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your
camcorder (Continued)
The movies recorded on the selected
date are displayed on the screen. Touch
the movie on the LCD screen to
4
Touch the desired movie for
dubbing.
confirm. Touch
previous screen.
to return to the
3 Touch
t [YES].
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
.
To dub the movies on the Playlist
Remaining disc capacity*
1 In step 3, touch [
DUB ALL].
DUB ALL]/
[
* Displays remaining memory space of disc.
Each color displays the following status.
Black: Used memory space
2 Touch [YES].
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch
Green: Memory space scheduled to be used
White: Free memory space
To back up movies that have not been
backed up
The selected movie is marked with
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
.
1 In step 3, touch [BACKUP].
screen to confirm. Touch
to the previous screen.
to return
2 Touch [Backs up unbacked up movies.]
t [YES].
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch
When the movies for backup cannot be
stored onto one disc, the [Disc is full.]
message with the estimated number of
remaining discs for further recordings
will be displayed.
.
5
6
Touch
t [YES].
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
To back up the rest of the movies,
provide necessary number of discs, and
repeat the procedure from step 1.
To dub all the movies recorded on the
same day at one time
b Notes
• If movies are backed up on 2 or more discs, the
movie recorded at the end of each disc is
divided automatically to fit in the full disc
capacity.
1 In step 3, touch [DUB by date].
z Tips
• In step 3, by touching [BACKUP]t[Backup
starts from the first movie. Previous backup
history will be deleted.], you can back up all
movies, including movies that have been backed
up previously. Your camcorder will keep a
backup history of movies only when they are
saved with the [BACKUP] function.
2 Touch
/
to select the recording
date of the desired movies, then touch
.
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Copying still images (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E)
3
Touch the desired still image for
copying.
Copy the still images recorded on the
internal memory to a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.” Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into
the camcorder in advance.
From
To
t
The selected still image is marked with
. Press and hold the still image on the
LCD screen to confirm. Touch
return to the previous screen.
to
b Notes
• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this
operation.
4
5
Touch
t [YES].
z Tips
• To check the copied still images after copying is
complete, set [PHOTO MEDIA SET] to
[MEMORY STICK] and play them back
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
1
2
Touch
(HOME) t
To copy all the still images recorded
on the same day at one time
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO COPY].
The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.
1 In step 2, touch [COPY by date].
2 Touch
date of the desired still images, then
touch
/
to select the recording
Touch [COPY by select].
.
The still images recorded on the
selected date are displayed on the
screen. Touch the still image on the
LCD screen to confirm. Touch
return to the previous screen.
to
3 Touch
t [YES].
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
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Dividing movies
b Notes
• You cannot restore movies once they are
divided.
Set the media that contains the movie to be
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing
the movie.
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
while dividing movies from the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”
• For the SD (standard definition) image quality,
you can divide a movie only with DVD-RW
(VR mode).
1
Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].
• When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to the
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” the movies added to
the Playlist will be divided after the original
movies are also divided.
When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to the disc,
the movies added to the Playlist will not be
divided even after the original movies are
divided.
2
3
Touch [DIVIDE].
Touch the movie to be divided.
The selected movie is played back.
4
Touch
at the point where
• A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch
and the actual dividing
you want to divide the movie into
the scenes.
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
The movie pauses.
z Tips
Play and pause toggles as you press
.
• You can divide a movie on the playback screen
by using
(OPTION) menu.
• The images recorded on your camcorder are
called “original.”
Returns to the beginning of
the selected movie.
You can adjust the dividing point with
more precision using
/
.
5
6
Touch
t [YES].
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
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Creating the Playlist
The selected movie is marked with
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
.
screen to confirm. Touch
to the previous screen.
to return
A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of
the movies that you have selected. The
original movies are not changed, even if
you edit or delete the movies in the Playlist.
Set the desired media for creating/playback/
4
5
Touch
t [YES].
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
b Notes
.
• Movies with HD (high definition) image quality
and SD (standard definition) image quality are
added to an individual Playlist.
z Tips
To add all the movies to the Playlist
• To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo,” you can add a maximum of 999 movies
with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99
movies with SD (standard definition) image
quality. To the Playlist on the disc, you can add
a maximum of 999 movies.
1 In step 2, touch [
ADD ALL].
2 Touch [YES] t [YES].
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
• The images recorded on your camcorder are
called “original.”
b Notes
• You cannot add all movies recorded on a
disc to a Playlist at once, when the movies
are recorded with both the “1920 × 1080/
50i” standard and the “1440 × 1080/50i”
standard on the disc.
1
2
Touch
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST
EDIT].
(HOME) t
To add all the movies recorded on the
same day at one time
Touch [
ADD].
ADD]/[
ADD]/
[
1 In step 2, touch [
ADD by date].
ADD by date] or
3
Touch the movie to be added to
the Playlist.
[
The recording dates of movies are
displayed on the screen.
.
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Creating the Playlist (Continued)
2 Touch
/
to select the recording
date of the desired movies, then touch
.
The movies recorded on the selected
date are displayed on the LCD screen.
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to
1
2
Touch
IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].
The Playlist screen appears.
(HOME) t
(VIEW
confirm. Touch
previous screen.
to return to the
3 Touch
t [YES].
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
b Notes
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC
Adaptor from your camcorder while adding a
movie to the Playlist.
Touch the movie from which you
want to play back.
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
from your camcorder while adding a movie to
the Playlist on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
The Playlist is played back from the
selected movie to the end, then the
screen returns to the Playlist screen.
• You cannot add still images to a Playlist.
• You can create the Playlist only with DVD-RW
(VR mode) for the SD (standard definition)
image quality.
• To create a Playlist on a disc with HD (high
definition) image quality, you cannot contain
movies recorded with both the “1920 × 1080/
50i” standard and the “1440 × 1080/50i”
standard in the Playlist.
To erase unnecessary movies from
the Playlist
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS)
ERASE]/
z Tips
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
• You can add a movie on the playback screen by
using
• You can save the Playlist to a disc on your
computer by using the supplied software.
2 Touch [ ERASE]/[
ERASE].
To erase all the movies from the
Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL]/
ERASE ALL]/[ ERASE ALL]
(OPTION) menu.
[
[
Playing the Playlist
t [YES] t [YES]. When
[Completed.] appears, touch
.
3 Touch the movie to be erased from the
list.
Set the desired media for creating/playback/
b Notes
• For the SD (standard definition) image quality,
you can edit a movie only with DVD-RW (VR
mode).
The selected movie is marked with
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
.
screen to confirm. Touch
to the previous screen.
to return
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4 Touch
t [YES].
To divide a movie within the Playlist
5 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
z Tips
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS)
• The original movies are not changed even if you
erase the movies from the Playlist.
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2 Touch [DIVIDE].
To change the order within the Playlist
3 Touch the movie to be divided.
The selected movie is played back.
4 Touch
at the point where you
1 Touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS)
MOVE]/
want to divide the movie into scenes.
The movie pauses.
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
2 Touch [ MOVE]/[
MOVE].
[
3 Touch the movie to be moved.
Play and pause toggles as you press
.
You can adjust the dividing point with
The selected movie is marked with
Press and hold the movie on the LCD
.
more precision using
/
.
5 Touch t [YES].
screen to confirm. Touch
to the previous screen.
to return
6 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
4 Touch
.
b Notes
5 Select the destination with
/
.
• A slight difference may occur from the point
where you touch
and the actual dividing
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing
point based on about half-second increments.
z Tips
• The original movies are not changed even if you
divide the movie in the Playlist.
Destination bar
6 Touch
t [YES].
7 When [Completed.] appears, touch
.
z Tips
• When you select multiple movies, the movies
are moved following the order appeared in the
Playlist.
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Dubbing movies to other recording devices
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable
You can dub movies played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs
or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for
connected.
b Notes
• Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD (standard
definition) image quality.
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.
• To dub movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software
A/V Remote connector
IN
IN
(White)
(Red)
(Yellow) (White)
(Red)
S VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
Devices without an
S VIDEO jack
Devices with an S VIDEO
jack
VCRs or DVD/HDD
recorders
: Video/Signal flow
b Notes
• You cannot dub to other recording devices
connected with an HDMI cable.
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Connect to the input jack of the other
device.
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device
B A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional)
connected, touch
(HOME) t
When connecting to another device via
the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V
connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional), higher quality movies
can be produced than with an A/V
connecting cable. Connect the white and
red plug (left/right audio) and the S
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO
cable (optional). The yellow plug
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO
connection only will not output audio.
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS]
t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the
• To record the date/time and camera settings
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,
and the red (right channel) or the white (left
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the
device.
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Connecting with the USB cable
1
Turn on the camcorder, then set
the media that contains the
desired movies for dubbing
By connecting a DVD writer supporting
movie dubbing, etc. to the camcorder via
USB connection, you can dub movies with
HD (high definition) image quality on the
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or
a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” without the
declination of their image quality.
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
also to the instruction manuals supplied
with the devices to be connected.
2
3
Press
(VIEW IMAGES).
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display
Prepare the recording device.
Turn on the recording device. When
dubbing movies to the VCR, insert a
cassette tape for recording. When
dubbing movies to the DVD recorder,
insert a disc for recording.
b Notes
• You cannot dub movies recorded on a disc via
USB connection.
If your recording device has an input
selector, set it to the input mode.
4
Connect your camcorder to the
recording device (VCR or DVD/
HDD recorder) with the A/V
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or
an A/V connecting cable with S
VIDEO (optional) 2.
USB cable
(supplied)
Connect your camcorder to the input
jacks of the recording device.
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.
5
6
Start the playback on your
camcorder, and record it on the
recording device.
Connect the (USB) jack of your
camcorder to a DVD writer, etc.
using the supplied USB cable
Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with your recording device for
details.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
the screen.
When dubbing is finished, stop
the recording device, and then
your camcorder.
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Dubbing movies to other
recording devices (Continued)
Printing still images
(PictBridge compliant
printer)
You can print out still images using a
PictBridge compliant printer, without
connecting the camcorder to a computer.
3
4
Touch the media which contains
the movie to be dubbed.
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor
to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall
Set the media that contains the still images
on the printer.
To print still images on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” containing them into your camcorder.
Start recording on the connected
device.
Refer to the instruction manuals
supplied with the connected device for
details.
5
When dubbing is finished, touch
[END] t [YES] and disconnect
the USB cable.
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.
Connect the (USB) jack of your
camcorder to the printer using
z Tips
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,
touch
[USB CONNECT].
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
the screen.
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t
3
Touch [PRINT].
When connection is complete,
(PictBridge connecting) appears on
the screen.
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• Do not attempt the following operations when
is on the screen. The operations may not be
performed properly.
4
5
6
Touch the still image to be
printed.
– Operate the POWER switch.
– Press
(VIEW IMAGES)
– Disconnect the USB cable from your
camcorder or the printer.
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from
your camcorder, while printing the still image
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB
cable, turn the printer off and on again, and
restart the operation from the beginning.
• You can select only the paper sizes that the
printer can print.
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,
and left edges of still images may be trimmed. If
you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)
ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be
trimmed widely.
• Some printer models may not support the date
printing function. Refer to your printer’s
instruction manual for details.
• The still images described below may not be
printed out:
– The still image edited by a computer
– The still image recorded by other devices
– The still image file exceeding 4 MB
The selected still image is marked with
. Press and hold the still image on the
LCD screen to confirm. Touch
to
return to the image selection screen.
Touch
(OPTION), set the
following options, then touch
.
[COPIES]: Set number of copies of a
still image to be printed. You can set up
to 20 copies.
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time
printed).
– The still image file larger than 3680 × 2760
pixels
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.
If you do not change the setting, go to
step 6.
z Tips
• PictBridge is an industry standard established
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association
(CIPA). You can print still images without using
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a
digital video camera or digital still camera,
regardless of model or manufacturer.
Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t
The still image selection screen appears
again.
.
• You can print a still image on the playback
screen using the
(OPTION) menu.
To finish printing
Touch
on the image selection screen.
b Notes
• We can guarantee the operation of only models
that are PictBridge compatible.
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the
printer to be used.
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Utilizing the media
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
This category enables you to use the media
for various purposes.
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
You can repair the management
information in the internal memory (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory Stick
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
Item list
MOVIE MEDIA SET
PHOTO MEDIA SET (HDR-UX19E/
UX20E)
FINALIZE
You can enable discs to be played on other
MEDIA INFO
You can display the information about the
media such as available recording time
(p. 76).
MEDIA FORMAT
You can format the media and recover the
UNFINALIZE
You can unfinalize a disc and record more
images on it (p. 78).
DISC SELECT GUIDE
Your camcorder advises you of the right
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Making the disc compatible with playback on
other devices (Finalizing)
Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD
drives of computers.
Before finalizing, you can select a type of DVD menu that enables you to select a particular
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
– Recorded time is short (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP mode and 15
minutes or less in LP mode)
b Notes
• Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed.
• Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play the discs recorded with HD (high
• In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created instead of a disc menu.
Operation flow
The following operations are for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality.
To play back a disc on another device for the first time (p. 73)
Playback on
other device
AVCHD-compatible
device
Finalize
Computer
Make a desired disc
menu.
Continued ,
71
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)
(Continued)
To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 78)
Recordings cannot be
added.
Make a new
recording
Recordings cannot be
added.
If a disc menu has been created,
a confirmation screen prompts
you to confirm that you wish to
add a recording.
b Notes
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you use DVD-
To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p. 73)
Playback on
other device
AVCHD-compatible
device
Finalize
Computer
Make a desired disc
menu.
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b Notes
Finalizing a disc
• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you
must finalize each side of the disc individually.
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during finalizing.
When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor,
make sure that the power of your camcorder is
set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after
b Notes
• It takes from a minute to a maximum of several
hours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amount
of material recorded on the disc, the longer it
takes for finalizing.
the
(Movie) or
(Still) lamp goes off.
Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC
Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.
1
Place your camcorder in a stable
position, then connect the AC
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your
camcorder and the wall outlet
(wall socket).
• When finalizing the following discs,
after finalizing is completed. Remove the disc
from your camcorder.
flashes
– Discs recorded with HD (high definition)
image quality
– Discs recorded with SD (standard definition)
image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode)
2
3
4
Turn on your camcorder.
z Tips
• When you set to create a disc menu (or DVD
menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu
appears for a few seconds while finalizing the
disc.
Insert the disc to be finalized.
• After the disc is finalized, “
” is attached
Touch
(MANAGE MEDIA) t
[FINALIZE].
(HOME) t
at the bottom of the indicator, such as “
in the case of DVD-RW.
”
To select a disc menu style
1 In step 4, touch
(OPTION) t
[DISC MENU].
2 Select the desired style from 4 types of
pattern with
/
.
To select a disc menu style, touch
(OPTION) t [DISC MENU].
If you do not change the setting of the
disc menu style, go to step 5. The disc
menu style is set to [STYLE1] (the
default setting).
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create
a disc menu.
3 Touch
.
5
Touch [YES] t [YES] t
.
b Notes
• During Easy Handycam operation, the disc
menu is fixed to [STYLE1].
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73
Making the disc compatible with
playback on other devices
(Finalizing) (Continued)
• You cannot create the disc menu with DVD-RW
(VR mode) for the SD (standard definition)
image quality.
Playing a disc on
other devices
On the other devices
The kind of device you can play a disc on
depends on the image quality (HD (high
definition) or SD (standard definition))
selected when the disc was recorded. For
details, refer to the instruction manual
supplied with your device or consult your
dealer.
Discs recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
This camcorder captures high definition
footage in the AVCHD format.
DVD media containing AVCHD footage
should not be used with DVD based players
or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder
may fail to eject the media and may erase
its contents without warning. DVD media
containing AVCHD footage may be played
on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/
recorder or other compatible device.
Discs recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality
You can play these discs back on DVD
devices. However, we do not guarantee
playback on all DVD devices.
b Notes
• Make sure that you finalize a recorded disc
SD (standard definition) image quality on a
DVD+RW disc, you can play the disc without
• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm
DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
• Make sure that a vertically installed device is
placed in a position such as that the disc can be
placed horizontally.
• If you have inserted a disc recorded in the
AVCHD format in a DVD device, there is a risk
that you can neither record nor play back the
disc correctly on your camcorder.
• Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze
for an instant between scenes. Some functions
may be disabled on some devices.
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z Tips
The volume label of the disc recorded
with SD (standard definition) image
quality
• Devices that support subtitles can display the
recording date and time where the subtitles
manual of your device.
The date when the disc was first used is
can select the desired scene in the menu.
recorded.
<e.g.>
• You can also play the playlist back on other
devices if the discs were recorded with HD
Create the playlist on your camcorder in
When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on
January 1st 2008:
2008_01_01_06H00M_PM
advance, then select
on the disc menu.
On the computer
Volume
label
To play a disc recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
Install “Picture Motion Browser” on the
supplied CD-ROM on the computer to play
z Tips
• Movies in discs recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality are stored in the
following folders:
– DVD-RW (VR mode)
DVD_RTAV folder
To play a disc recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality
You can play a disc on a computer if a
DVD playback application is installed on
the computer.
– Other discs and modes
VIDEO_TS folder
b Notes
• Even when you use DVD+RW, you must
malfunction may occur.
• Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer
can play an 8 cm DVD.
• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm
DVD as it may cause a malfunction.
• The disc may not be played back, or the movies
may not be played smoothly on some
computers.
• You cannot copy movies directly to the hard
disk of your computer to play back or edit them
on your computer.
z Tips
• For details on operations and procedures, see the
“PMB Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM
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Checking the media
information
Formatting the media
Format means to delete all recorded images
from a media to gain the original memory
capacity of the media.
Before performing [MEDIA FORMAT],
you should save important images on other
You can check the estimated available
recording time and memory usage of the
media, according to the setting of [MOVIE
Touch
MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].
You can check other information by touching
. To turn off the display, touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE
Formatting the internal memory
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
.
b Notes
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket).
• The calculation for the space of the internal
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is 1MB = 1,048,576
bytes. The fractions less than MB are discarded
when the space is displayed. The displayed size
of the whole space will be slightly smaller than
the size shown below despite displaying both
free and used space.
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.
• Since there is a management file area, the used
space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” into your camcorder if you
perform formatting the“Memory
Stick PRO Duo.”
z Tips
• Any media information other than the
information set with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is
not displayed. To check other media
information, set the other media on [MOVIE
4
Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [INT. MEMORY]
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or [MEMORY
STICK].
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].
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* To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on a
DVD+RW or DVD-RW with HD (high
definition) image quality, finalize the disc again
6
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket).
b Notes
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during formatting.
• Even the images protected with another device
against accidental deletion are also deleted.
• Do not attempt the following operations when
[Executing...] is on the screen:
– Operate the POWER switch or buttons
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while
formatting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.
Insert the disc to be formatted
into your camcorder.
Formatting the disc
4
Touch
(HOME) t
A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be
formatted. Replace it with a new
disc.
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [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
no need to finalize the disc again before
playing the disc on an AVCHD format
compatible player.*
b Notes
• The screen message will be different if the disc
was formatted with SD (standard definition)
image quality at the previous formatting. Follow
the procedures on the screen.
When formatting a disc of the SD
(standard definition) image quality
• In the case of a DVD-RW (VIDEO
mode), the disc is unfinalized and it has to
be finalized again to enable the disc to be
played on another device.
5
Touch [YES].
To record with SD (standard definition)
image quality, touch [SD].
• In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/
DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images
on a finalized disc. One of the following
icons,
or
, appears on the
screen, but there is no need to finalize the
disc again before playing the disc on other
devices.*
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Formatting the media (Continued)
Recording additional
movies after finalizing
You can record additional movies on the
finalized DVD-RW/DVD+RW after the
following steps.
b Notes
• You cannot change the image quality of a disc
during recording.
• For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see
Additional movies cannot be
recorded on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL
after finalizing. Replace it with a new
disc.
6
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
The disc will be formatted in the
recording image quality and format you
selected.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket).
When formatting is completed, you can
start recording on the disc.
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to turn
on the
(Movie) lamp.
To format a disc with SD (standard
definition) image quality
• Select the recording format, VIDEO mode
format DVD-RW during Easy Handycam
fixed to VIDEO.
Insert the finalized disc into your
camcorder.
A confirmation screen appears to
prompt you to confirm that you wish to
record additional movies.
• Select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or
[4:3], for DVD+RW.
b Notes
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during formatting.
• When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is
required on each side. You can format each side
in the different image quality (HD (high
4
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].
definition) or SD (standard definition)).
• In the case of DVD+RW with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you cannot change the
movie aspect ratio midway. Format the disc
again to change the aspect ratio.
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality can be formatted on AVCHD format
• You cannot format a disc that has been
protected on other devices. Cancel the
protection with the original device, and then
format it.
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Finding the right disc
(DISC SELECT GUIDE)
For the discs recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality
• When using finalized DVD-RW (VR
mode) discs, you can record additional
material on the disc without any
additional steps.
Select the option that is right for you on the
screen, then you will be informed of the
appropriate disc for your purposes.
1
2
Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [DISC
SELECT GUIDE].
• To unfinalize DVD-RW (VIDEO mode),
touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE
MEDIA) t [UNFINALIZE].
when finalizing the DVD+RW, the dialog
appears to confirm that you wish to record
additional movies when you slide the
POWER switch and turn on the
Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen.
When you insert the same type of disc
as that indicated in the results of the
guide, the disc is formatted with the
(Movie) lamp.
b Notes
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC
Adaptor during the operation.
• The disc menu created with finalizing are
deleted.
• When you use a double-sided disc, perform this
operation on each side.
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Repairing the image database file
b Notes
• Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to
your camcorder during repairing the image
database file.
• Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove
the battery pack during repairing the image
database file.
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
during repairing the image database file on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
This function checks the management
information and the consistency of movies
and still images on the internal memory
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E), or of movies on
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and repairs
any inconsistencies found.
• The repairing each image database file in both
the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
and the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is performed
separately.
1
Touch
(HOME) t
(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].
Checking the image database file starts.
Touch
to finish checking the image
database file if no inconsistency is
found.
3
4
Touch [YES].
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
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Preventing data on the internal memory of the
camcorder from being recovered (HDR-UX19E/
UX20E)
[
EMPTY] allows you to write
unintelligible data onto the internal memory
of the camcorder. In this way, it may
become more difficult to recover any
original data.
4
Press and hold . (back light)
The [ EMPTY] screen appears.
When you dispose of or transfer the
camcorder to others, it is recommended that
you perform [ EMPTY].
b Notes
• If you perform [
EMPTY], all the images on
the internal memory are deleted. To avoid the
loss of important images, they should be saved
on other device or other media before
5
6
Touch [YES] t [YES].
performing [
• You cannot perform [
EMPTY] unless you
connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall
socket).
• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.
When [Completed.] appears,
touch
.
• While performing [
EMPTY], do not apply
any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.
b Notes
• If you stop performing [
[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the
operation by performing [ EMPTY] when
you use the camcorder next time.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack on your camcorder
and the wall outlet (wall socket).
EMPTY] while
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.
Touch
(HOME) t
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA
FORMAT] t [INT. MEMORY].
The confirmation screen of the
formatting the internal memory appears.
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Customizing your camcorder
What you can do with the
(SETTINGS)
category of the
HOME MENU
You can change the recording functions and
the operating settings for your convenience.
3
4
5
Touch the desired setup item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
Using the HOME MENU
/
to change the page.
1
Turn on your camcorder, then
press (HOME).
(HOME)
Touch the desired item.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
/
to change the page.
(HOME)
(SETTINGS) category
Change the setting, then touch
.
2
Touch
(SETTINGS).
List of the (SETTINGS)
category items
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 84)
Items
Page
REC MODE
AUDIO MODE
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
WIDE SELECT
DIGITAL ZOOM
STEADYSHOT
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
X.V.COLOR
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Items
Page
Items
Page
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
LCD COLOR
VF B.LIGHT
REMAINING SET
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 93)
SUB-T DATE
FLASH MODE*
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
FACE DETECTION
INDEX SET*
Items
Page
TV TYPE
DISP OUTPUT
COMPONENT
CONVERSION LENS
Items
CLOCK SET*
Page
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 88)
AREA SET
Items
Page
IMAGE SIZE*
SUMMERTIME
LANGUAGE SET*
FILE NO.
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
STEADYSHOT
GUIDEFRAME
ZEBRA
FLASH MODE*
FLASH LEVEL
REDEYE REDUC
FACE DETECTION
CONVERSION LENS
GENERAL SET (p. 94)
Items
Page
DEMO MODE
REC LAMP
CALIBRATION
A.SHUT OFF
QUICK ON STBY
REMOTE CTRL
CTRL FOR HDMI
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 90)
*
You can set these items also during Easy
[SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam
operation.
Items
Page
**
DATA CODE
DISPLAY
SOUND/DISP SET** (p. 91)
Items
Page
VOLUME*
BEEP*
LCD BRIGHT
LCD BL LEVEL
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MOVIE SETTINGS
(Items for recording movies)
x For 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)).
)
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
/
SD LP (
)
How to set
Increases the recording time (Long Play).
(SD 3M (LP))
b Notes
The default settings are marked with B.
• If you record in the LP mode, details in movies
with quick movements may appear rough when
you play back.
REC MODE
You can select a recording quality to record
a movie.
z Tips
of each recording mode.
• You can set the recording mode for each media
x For HD (high definition) image
quality:
HD FH* (
)
AUDIO MODE
Records in the highest quality mode.
(AVC HD 16M (FH))
You can select the sound recording mode.
HD FS**(
)
B5.1ch SURROUND (
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.
)
Records in the highest quality mode.
(AVC HD 14M (FS))
2ch STEREO (
Records sound in 2ch stereo.
)
HD HQ (
)
Records in high quality mode.
(AVC HD 9M (HQ))
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
BHD SP (
Records in standard quality mode.
(AVC HD 7M (SP))
)
to record, you can record clearer images by
setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the
default setting).
HD LP (
)
Increases the recording time (Long Play).
(AVC HD 5M (LP))
*
b Notes
For the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/
UX20E) or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
only.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).
**
For the disc only.
84
• The maximum shooting distance using
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).
180 ×
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 180 × zoom is
performed digitally.
WIDE SELECT
When recording with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you can select the
aspect ratio according to the TV connected.
Refer also to the instruction manuals
supplied with your TV.
STEADYSHOT
You can compensate for camera shake. Set
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when
using a tripod (optional), then the image
becomes natural. The default setting is
[ON].
B16:9 WIDE
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9
(wide) TV screen.
AUTO SLW SHUTTR
(Auto Slow Shutter)
4:3 (
)
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3
TV screen.
The shutter speed becomes 1/25 seconds
automatically when shooting in dark places.
The default setting is [ON].
b Notes
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV
X.V.COLOR
DIGITAL ZOOM
When recording, set to [ON] to capture
wider range of colors. Various colors such
as the brilliant color of flowers and
turquoise blue of the sea can be more
faithfully reproduced.
You can select the maximum zoom level in
case you want to zoom to a level greater
than 15 × (optical zoom) during recording.
Note that the image quality decreases when
you use the digital zoom.
b Notes
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the
recorded content will be played back on an
x.v.Color-compliant TV. Otherwise, set to
[OFF] (the default setting).
• If the movies recorded with this function [ON]
is played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant
TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly.
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:
– when the disc is not formatted with HD (high
definition) image quality.
The right side of the bar shows the digital
zooming factor. The zooming zone
appears when you select the zooming
level.
– when recording a movie with SD (standard
definition) image quality on the internal
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
BOFF
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically.
30 ×
– while recording a movie.
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,
and after that, up to 30 × zoom is
performed digitally.
Continued ,
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MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)
AUTO
GUIDEFRAME
Displays the remaining recording time of
movies for about 8 seconds in situations
such as those described below.
– When your camcorder recognizes the
remaining media capacity with the
(Movie) lamp lighting up.
You can display the guide frame and check
that the subject is horizontal or vertical by
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].
The guide frame is not recorded. Press
DISP/BATT INFO to make the guide frame
disappear. The default setting is [OFF].
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to
switch the indicator from off to on with
the
(Movie) lamp lighting up.
z Tips
– When you select the movie recording
mode on the HOME MENU.
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the
guide frame makes a balanced composition.
b Notes
ZEBRA
• When the remaining recordable time for movies
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the
screen.
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the
screen where brightness is at a preset level.
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the
brightness. When you change the default
setting,
is not recorded.
SUB-T DATE
is displayed. The zebra pattern
You can display the recording date and time
when you play back images on a device
with a subtitle display function. The default
setting is [ON]. Also refer to the instruction
manual of the playback device.
BOFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.
70
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 70 IRE.
b Notes
• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can
be played on AVCHD format compatible
100
The zebra pattern appears at a screen
brightness level of about 100 IRE or
higher.
• When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to
[
INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
MEMORY STICK], you cannot use
or [
b Notes
this function.
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.
FLASH MODE
z Tips
You can set this function when you shoot
still images using the built-in flash, or an
external flash (optional) that is compatible
with your camcorder.
• IRE represents the screen brightness level.
REMAINING SET
BON
BAUTO
Always displays the remaining media
indicator.
Automatically flashes when there is
insufficient ambient light.
ON (
)
Always flashes regardless of the
surrounding brightness.
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OFF (
Records without flash.
)
FACE DETECTION
Adjusts the focus/color/exposure of face
images automatically. Also, adjusts face
images for clear viewing.
b Notes
• The recommended distance to the subject when
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).
BON (
)
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures
the lamp.
Detects face images in frames, then adjusts
their image quality automatically.
Face detection frame
•
the flash, and remains lit when charging is
complete.
• If you use the flash when shooting a backlit
subject or in bright places, the flash may not be
effective.
Face detection icon
ON [NO FRAMES] (
Detects face images without frames, then
adjusts their image quality automatically.
FLASH LEVEL
)
You can set this function when you shoot
still images using the built-in flash, or an
external flash (optional) that is compatible
with your camcorder.
OFF
Face images are no detected.
HIGH(
)
Makes the flash level higher.
b Notes
• Your camcorder may not be able to detect face
images depending on the recording condition.
• Your camcorder may not be able to optimize the
images depending on the recording condition. In
this case, set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF].
BNORMAL(
LOW(
)
)
Makes the flash level lower.
REDEYE REDUC
INDEX SET
You can set this function when you shoot
still images using the built-in flash, or an
external flash (optional) that is compatible
with your camcorder.
The camcorder detects faces automatically
during movie recording. The default setting
is [ON].
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set
[FLASH MODE] (p. 86) to [AUTO] or
Face icons and their meanings
:
This icon appears when the setting is
[ON].
[ON] to display
.
You can prevent redeye by activating the
flash before recording.
:
This icon flashes when your
camcorder detects a face. The icon
stops flashing when the face is
recorded in the Face Index.
: This icon appears when faces cannot
be recorded in the Face Index.
b Notes
• The redeye reduction may not produce the
desired effect due to individual differences and
other conditions.
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MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)
PHOTO SETTINGS
(Items for recording still images)
To play back a movie from the Face Index
b Notes
• The detectable number of face image is limited.
CONVERSION LENS
Touch 1, then 2.
You can set this function when you use an
external conversion lens (optional) that is
compatible with your camcorder. You can
shoot with the SteadyShot function adjusted
optimally for the conversion lens attached.
You can select from [WIDE
CONVERSION] ( ) and [TELE
CONVERSION] ( ). The default setting
is [OFF].
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
/
How to set
The default settings are marked with B.
IMAGE SIZE
B4.0M (
2304 × 1728)
4.0M
Records still images clearly in the 4:3
ratio.
3.0M (
2304 × 1296)
3.0M
Records still images clearly in the 16:9
(wide) ratio.
1.9M (
1600 × 1200)
Allows you to record more still images in
relatively clear quality in the 4:3 ratio.
VGA (0.3M) (
640 × 480)
Allows the maximum number of still
images to be recorded in the 4:3 ratio.
b Notes
• The set image size is effective during the
(Still) lamp turning on.
The number of still images recordable
on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/
UX20E)
The maximum number of recordable still
images is 9,999. The number of recordable
still images varies depending on the
recording conditions.
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Capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” and the number of recordable
still images (Approx.)*
FILE NO.
BSERIES
Assigns file numbers of still images in
sequence, even if you replace the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
When the
(Still) lamp is lights up:
4.0M 2304 × 1728
RESET
4.0M
Assigns individual file numbers for each
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
1GB
2GB
4GB
8GB
475
970
1900
3850
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT
* All numbers measured when recording still
images at the maximum image size. Check the
actual number of recordable still images while
recording still images on the LCD screen
STEADYSHOT
GUIDEFRAME
When the
(Movie) lamp lights up:
The image size is fixed depending on the
image quality and the aspect ratio of the
movie recorded.
ZEBRA
– [
quality
– [
3.0M] with HD (high definition) image
3.0M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD
(standard definition) image quality
– [2.2M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD
(standard definition) image quality
FLASH MODE
b Notes
FLASH LEVEL
• Numbers in the table are of when using a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” made by Sony
Corporation. The recordable number of still
images varies depending on the recording
conditions or the type of “Memory Stick.”
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid
CMOS Sensor and image processing system
(BIONZ) allows the still image resolution
equivalent to the sizes described.
REDEYE REDUC
FACE DETECTION
z Tips
• For recording still images, you can use the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” that has 512 MB or
less.
CONVERSION LENS
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VIEW IMAGES SET
(Items to customize the display)
CAMERA DATA
Movie
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
/
Still image
How to set
The default settings are marked with B.
DATA CODE
CSteadyShot off
DBrightness
EWhite balance
FGain
During playback, displays the information
(data code) recorded automatically at the
time of recording.
BOFF
GShutter speed
HAperture value
IExposure
Data code is not displayed.
DATE/TIME
Displays the date and time.
z Tips
•
appears for a still image recorded using a
flash.
CAMERA DATA
Displays camera setting data.
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if
you connect your camcorder to a TV.
• The indicator toggles through the following
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the
Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t
[CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication).
DATE/TIME
• Depending on the media condition, bars [--:--:--]
appear.
ADate
BTime
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SOUND/DISP SET
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)
DISPLAY
You can select the number of thumbnails
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen
or the Playlist.
BZOOM LINK
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)
with the power zoom lever on your
camcorder.*
/
How to set
6IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.
12IMAGES
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.
The default settings are marked with B.
* You can also operate with the zoom buttons
on the LCD frame or on the Remote
Commander.
VOLUME
Touch
/
to adjust the volume
BEEP
BON
A melody sounds when you start/stop
recording, or operate the touch panel.
OFF
Cancels the melody or shutter sound.
LCD BRIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
1 Adjust the brightness with
/
.
2 Touch
.
z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
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91
SOUND/DISP SET (Continued)
b Notes
LCD BL LEVEL
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen’s backlight.
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
z Tips
BRIGHT
Brightens the LCD screen.
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to outside
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically
selected for the setting.
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is
slightly reduced during recording.
• If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face
the screen outside and close the LCD panel to
the camcorder body, the setting becomes
[NORMAL] automatically.
z Tips
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
LCD COLOR
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen
with
/
.
Low intensity
z Tips
High intensity
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded
images in any way.
VF B.LIGHT
You can adjust the brightness of the
viewfinder.
BNORMAL
Standard brightness.
BRIGHT
Brightens the viewfinder screen.
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OUTPUT SETTINGS
(Items for connecting other devices)
DISP OUTPUT
BLCD PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.
V-OUT/PANEL
Shows displays such as the time code on
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the
viewfinder.
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
/
How to set
COMPONENT
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting
your camcorder to a TV with the
component input jack.
The default settings are marked with B.
576i
TV TYPE
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV with the component input jack.
You need to convert the signal depending
on the TV connected when playing back the
image. The recorded images are played
back as following illustrations.
B1080i/576i
Select when connecting your camcorder to
a TV that has the component input jack
and is capable of displaying the 1080i
signal.
B16:9
Select to view your images on a 16:9
(wide) TV.
16:9 (wide)
images
4:3 images
4:3
Select to view your images on a 4:3
standard TV.
16:9 (wide)
images
4:3 images
b Notes
• The aspect ratio of the image recorded with HD
(high definition) image quality is 16:9.
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CLOCK/ LANG
GENERAL SET
(Items to set clock and language)
(Other setup items)
Touch 1, then 2.
Touch 1, then 2.
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
/
If the item is not on the screen, touch
to change the page.
/
How to set
How to set
The default settings are marked with B.
CLOCK SET
DEMO MODE
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
view the demonstration in about 10
AREA SET
minutes, after you turn on your camcorder
You can adjust a time difference without
stopping the clock.
and light up the
(Movie) lamp.
Set your local area using
your camcorder in other time zones.
/
when using
z Tips
• The demonstration will be suspended in
situations such as those described below.
– When you press START/STOP or PHOTO.
Refer to the world time difference on page
– When you press DUBBING button (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E)
SUMMERTIME
– When you touch the screen during the
demonstration. (The demonstration starts
again after about 10 minutes.)
You can change this setting without
stopping the clock.
Set to [ON] to move the time forward
1 hour.
– When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch.
– When you light up the
(Still) lamp by
sliding the POWER switch.
LANGUAGE SET
– When you press
IMAGES).
(HOME)/ (VIEW
You can select the language to be used on
the LCD screen.
REC LAMP (Recording
lamp)
z Tips
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]
(simplified English) for when you cannot
find your native tongue among the
options.
The camera recording lamp on the front of
your camcorder lights up, as the default
setting is [ON].
CALIBRATION
94
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut
off)
B5 min
The camcorder is automatically turned off
when you do not operate your camcorder
for more than approximately 5 minutes.
NEVER
The camcorder is not automatically turned
off.
b Notes
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is
automatically set to [NEVER].
QUICK ON STBY
You can set the desired turn off time of the
camcorder with [QUICK ON STBY] while
setting is [10min].
b Notes
• While the Sleep mode is set, the setting of
[A.SHUT OFF] becomes ineffective.
REMOTE CTRL (Remote
control)
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
use the supplied Remote Commander
z Tips
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from
responding to a command sent by another VCR
remote control unit.
CTRL FOR HDMI
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to
do the playback operation with the remote
commander of your TV by connecting your
camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync
compatible TV with the HDMI cable
(optional) (p. 52).
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Activating functions using the
OPTION MENU
The
(OPTION MENU) appears just like
the pop-up window that appears when you
right-click the mouse on a computer.
Various available functions are displayed.
3
Change the setting, then touch
.
Using the OPTION MENU
b Notes
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen
depend on the recording/playback status of your
camcorder at the time.
1
While using your camcorder,
touch
(OPTION) on the screen.
• Some items appear without a tab.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot
use the
(OPTION MENU).
Recording items on the OPTION
MENU
*1
Items
Page
tab
(OPTION)
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
98
FOCUS
98
SPOT FOCUS
TELE MACRO
EXPOSURE
98
99
99
SPOT METER
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BAL.
Tab
99
100
101
101
2
Touch the desired item.
COLOR SLOW SHTR
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
If you cannot find the desired item,
touch another tab to change the page.
tab
–
–
–
101
102
102
FADER
D.EFFECT
PICT.EFFECT
If you cannot find the item anywhere,
the function does not work under the
current situation.
tab
a
–
REC MODE
102
102
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
MICREF LEVEL
IMAGE SIZE
SELF-TIMER
–
a
–
102
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*1
*2
*3
*1
Items that are included in the HOME MENU
also.
These items also available in the HOME
MENU, but with different item names.
[DVD MENU] for SD (standard definition)
image quality
Items
Page
a
–
FLASH MODE
TIMING
40
–
41
RECORD SOUND
Viewing items on the OPTION
MENU
*1
Items
tab
Page
DELETE*2
DELETE by date*2
DELETE ALL*2
a
a
a
tab
a
a
a
a
DIVIDE
ERASE*2
ERASE ALL*2
MOVE*2
-- (A tab depends on the situation)/ (No
tab)
ADD*2
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
–
47
47
68
68
68
73
ADD*2
ADD*2
ADD by date*2
ADD by date*2
ADD ALL*2
PRINT
SLIDE SHOW
VOLUME
a
a
–
DATA CODE
SLIDE SHOW SET
COPIES
–
–
DATE/TIME
–
SIZE
DISC MENU*3
–
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Functions set in the
OPTION MENU
Items you can set only on the
MENU) will be described below.
(OPTION
SPOT FOCUS
You can select and adjust the focal point to
aim it at a subject not located at the center
of the screen.
The default settings are marked with B.
FOCUS
You can adjust the focus manually. You can
select this function also when you want to
focus on a certain subject intentionally.
1 Touch the subject on the screen.
9 appears.
2 Touch [END].
1 Touch [MANUAL].
9 appears.
2 Touch
(focusing on close subjects)/
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
(focusing on distant subjects) to
sharpen the focus.
appears when the
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted
farther away.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
3 Touch
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch
TELE MACRO
[AUTO] t
in step 1.
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such
as flowers or insects. You can blur out
backgrounds and the subject stands out
clearer.
b Notes
• The minimum possible distance between
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for
telephoto.
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]
(
the T (telephoto) side automatically and
allows recording subjects at a close
distance, down to about 57 cm (22 1/2 in.).
z Tips
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to
adjust the zoom for recording. When you want
to record a subject at close range, move the
power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then
adjust the focus.
• The focal distance information (distance at
which the subject is focused on, if it is dark and
focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few
seconds in the following cases (This
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-
angle (W side).
b Notes
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may
be difficult and can take some time.
when it is hard to focus automatically.
information will not display correctly if an
optional conversion lens is being used).
– When the focus mode is switched from
automatic to manual.
– When you set focus manually.
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EXPOSURE
SCENE SELECTION
You can fix the brightness of a picture
manually. Adjust the brightness when the
subject is too bright or too dark relative to
the back ground.
You can record images effectively in
various situations.
BAUTO
Select to automatically record images
effectively without the [SCENE
SELECTION] function.
TWILIGHT* (
)
Select to maintain the darkening
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in
twilight scenes.
1 Touch [MANUAL].
appears.
2 Adjust the exposure by touching
/
.
3 Touch
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t in step 1.
.
TWILIGHT PORT.(
Select to use the flash when recording still
images of persons and background.
)
SPOT METER (Flexible
spot meter)
CANDLE (
)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable
brightness even when there is strong
contrast between the subject and the
background, such as subjects in the
spotlight on stage.
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a
candlelit scene.
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (
)
Select to reproduce the atmosphere of
scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and
adjust the exposure on the screen.
appears.
2 Touch [END].
FIREWORKS* (
Select to take spectacular shots of
fireworks.
)
To return the setting to automatic exposure,
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.
b Notes
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is
automatically set to [MANUAL].
Continued ,
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)
LANDSCAPE*(
)
b Notes
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.
This setting also prevents your camcorder
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in
windows that comes in between the
camcorder and the subject.
• Even when [SCENE SELECTION] has been set
to [TWILIGHT PORT.] with the lamp
lighting up, the settings automatically changed
to [AUTO] according to the lighting-up of the
lamp.
• If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE
BAL.] setting is canceled.
WHITE BAL. (White
balance)
PORTRAIT (
)
Select to bring out the subject such as
people or flowers while creating a soft
background.
You can adjust the color balance to the
brightness of the recording environment.
BAUTO
The white balance is adjusted
automatically.
SPOTLIGHT**(
)
OUTDOOR (
)
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
Select to prevent people’s faces from
appearing excessively white when subjects
are lit by strong light.
– Outdoors
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks
– Sunrise or sunset
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps
BEACH**(
)
INDOOR (n)
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or
a lake.
The white balance is adjusted to be
appropriate for the following recording
conditions:
– Indoors
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting
conditions change quickly
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color
lamps
SNOW**(
)
Select to take bright pictures of a white
landscape.
ONE PUSH (
)
The white balance will be adjusted
according to the ambient light.
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of
paper, to fill the screen under the same
lighting conditions as you will shoot
the subject.
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away
only.
Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short
distance away.
**
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3 Touch [
].
SUPER NIGHTSHOT
flashes quickly. When the white
balance has been adjusted and stored in
the memory, the indicator stops
flashing.
The image will be recorded at a maximum
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot
recording if you set [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the
ON.
b Notes
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white
fluorescent lamps.
appears on the screen.
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep shooting a
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF].
white object while
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not
be set.
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if
is flashing quickly.
•
b Notes
keeps
, set [WHITE BAL.]
• Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright
places. This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers
flashing after touching
to [AUTO].
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE
SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].
• 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.
z Tips
• If you have changed the battery pack while
[AUTO] was selected, or bring your camcorder
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,
select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a
nearby white object for about 10 seconds for
better color balance adjustment.
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE
SELECTION] settings, or bring your camcorder
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,
you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to
readjust the white balance.
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
2 Press START/STOP.
The fader indicator stops flashing and
disappears when the fade is complete.
.
COLOR SLOW SHTR
(Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to
[ON],
appears, and you can record an
To cancel the fader before starting the
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.
If you press START/STOP, the setting is
canceled.
image brighter in color even in dark places.
To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch
[OFF].
b Notes
when it is hard to focus automatically.
Fading out
Fading in
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes
depending on the brightness, which may result
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)
WHITE FADER
MICREF LEVEL (Mic
reference level)
You can select the microphone level for
recording sound.
Select [LOW] when you want to record
exciting and powerful sound in a concert
hall, etc.
BLACK FADER
BNORMAL
Records various surround sounds,
converting them into the certain level.
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
When you set [OLD MOVIE],
and you can add an old movie effect to
images.
appears
LOW (
)
Records surround sound faithfully. This
setting is not suitable for recording
conversations.
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
SELF-TIMER
PICT.EFFECT (Picture
effect)
When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON],
appears. Press PHOTO to start the count
down, then record a still image after about
10 seconds.
To cancel recording, touch [RESET].
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
You can add special effects to an image
during recording.
appears.
BOFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.
SEPIA
Images appear in sepia.
z Tips
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on
B&W
Images appear in black and white.
PASTEL
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to
[ON] ( ), you can record sound with
directivity as you move the power zoom
lever. The default setting is [OFF].
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PWerfhormaintg wyioth ua cocmpautner do with Windows computer
When you install the “Picture Motion
Browser” on a Windows computer from the
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the
following operations.
Installing the software
x System requirements for using
“Picture Motion Browser”
x Playing a disc in the AVCHD format
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows Vista*
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not
supported.
t Player for AVCHD
x Importing images recorded on your
• Standard installation is required.
camcorder
• Operation is not assured if the above OS has
been upgraded or in a multi-boot
environment.
x Viewing imported images on a
computer
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (Intel
Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel Pentium
D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core Duo 1.66
GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz
or faster is recommended.)
x Creating a disc in the AVCHD
format
x Copying a disc
• 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
t Video Disc Copier
For details on the functions of “Picture
Motion Browser,” see “PMB Guide.”
b Notes
– Copying a disc
– Processing only the contents in SD
(standard definition) image quality
• This camcorder captures high definition footage
in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed PC
software, high definition footage can be copied
onto DVD media. However, DVD media
containing AVCHD footage should not be used
with DVD based players or recorders, as the
DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media
and may erase its contents without warning.
DVD media containing AVCHD footage may
be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc<TM>
player/recorder or other compatible device.
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This
product is based on DirectX technology. It
is necessary to have DirectX installed.)
Sound system: Direct Sound-compatible
sound card
Memory: Windows 2000, Windows XP:
512 MB or more (1 GB or more is
recommended.)
For processing SD (standard definition)
image quality content only, 256 MB of
memory or more is necessary.
Windows Vista:
1 GB or more
Hard disk: Disc volume required for
installation:
Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or more
may be necessary when creating AVCHD
format discs.)
x Using a Macintosh computer
The supplied software “Picture Motion
Browser” does not support a Macintosh
computer.
On the advanced use of images on your
camcorder connected to your computer, see the
following URL;
http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/
Display: Minimum 1024 × 768 dots
Others: USB port (this must be provided
as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0
compatible) is recommended), DVD burner
(CD-ROM drive is necessary for
installation)
Continued ,
103
What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)
b Notes
1 Confirm that your camcorder is not
connected to the computer.
• In addition to the above, you need a computer
that fulfills appropriate system requirements to
operate the OS installed on the computer.
2 Turn on the computer.
• Even in a computer environment where the
operations are guaranteed, frames may be
dropped from movies, resulting in uneven
playback. However, imported images and
images on discs created subsequently will not be
affected.
• Operations are not guaranteed, even on
computers fulfilling the above system
requirements. For example, other open or
background applications currently running may
limit product performance.
b Notes
• Log on as Administrators for installation.
• Close all applications running on the computer
before installing the software.
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc
drive of your computer.
The installation screen appears.
• “Picture Motion Browser” does not support
5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The sound
is reproduced in 2ch sound.
• 8 cm media (DVD+R DL (double layer) etc.)
may not be able to use, depending on the
computer used.
If the screen does not appear
• If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC
Adaptor as the power source when you view or
edit movies. Otherwise, the software will not
work properly due to the power saving function
of the computer.
• You can view images recorded on a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” in a Memory Stick slot of a
computer. Howerver, in the following cases, do
not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer,
but connect your camcorder to the computer
with the USB cable:
1 Click [Start], then click [My
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,
double-click [My Computer].)
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary
depending on the computer.
4 Click [Install].
5 Select the language for the application
– The computer is not compatible with a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
to be installed, then click [Next].
6 As the screen to confirm the connection
appears, connect your camcorder to the
computer following the steps below.
– A Memory Stick Duo adaptor is required.
– A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” cannot be read
in the Memory Stick slot.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC
IN jack on your camcorder and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
– Reading data from the Memory Stick slot is
slow.
x Installation procedure
2 Turn on your camcorder.
Before connecting your camcorder
to the computer, you need to install the
software to your Windows computer. The
installation is required only for the first
time.
your camcorder to the computer
using the supplied USB cable.
4 Touch [
USB CONNECT] on the
screen of your camcorder.
Contents to be installed and procedures
may differ depending on your OS.
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qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc
7 Click [Continue].
drive of your computer.
8 Read [License Agreement], select [I
accept the terms of the license
agreement] if you agree, then click
[Next].
x Operating the “Picture Motion
Browser”
To start “Picture Motion Browser,” click
[start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture
Utility] t [PMB-Picture Motion
Browser].
9 Confirm the installation settings, then
click [Install].
For the basic operation of “Picture Motion
Browser,” see “PMB Guide.” To start
“PMB Guide,” click [start] t [All
Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t
[Help] t [PMB Guide].
b Notes
• Even if a screen prompting you to restart your
computer appears, you do not need to restart it at
this time. Restart your computer after
completing the installation.
• It may take some time for the authentication.
x Connecting your camcorder to a
computer
0 Follow the on-screen instructions to
install the software.
To connect your camcorder to a computer,
follow the steps below.
The following installation screens may
be displayed, depending on your
operating environment. In this case,
follow the instructions on the screen to
install the software.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN
jack on your camcorder and the wall
outlet (wall socket).
2 Turn on your camcorder.
– Sonic UDF Reader*
Software required to recognize an AVCHD
format discs
– Windows Media Format 9 Series
Runtime (Windows 2000 only)
Software required to create a DVD video disc
– Microsoft DirectX 9.0c*
camcorder to the computer using the
supplied USB cable.
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on
the screen of your camcorder. Touch the
item you want to operate on the screen.
Software required to handle movies
z Tips
*
Windows 2000, Windows XP only
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,
qa Restart the computer if required to
touch
(HOME) t
(OTHERS) t
complete the installation.
[USB CONNECT].
Recommended USB cable connection
To assure the proper functioning of your
camcorder, connect your camcorder to a
computer as below.
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What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)
• Before turning off your camcorder, disconnect
the USB cable following the proper procedures
described above.
• Disconnect the USB cable using the proper
procedures described above. Otherwise, files
stored on the media may not be updated
correctly. Also, disconnecting the USB cable
improperly may cause a malfunction of the
media.
• Do not connect anything to other USB
ports of a computer.
• When connecting to a computer with a
USB keyboard and USB mouse connected
as standard equipment, connect your
camcorder to another USB port using the
USB cable.
b Notes
• Operations are not guaranteed when multiple
USB devices are connected to a computer.
• Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port.
If the USBcable is connected to a computer via
a USB keyboard or USB hub, operations are not
guaranteed.
To disconnect the USB cable
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware]
icon on the task tray on the bottom right
of the desk top.
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass
Storage Device].
3 Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only).
4 Touch [END] on the screen of your
camcorder.
5 Touch [YES] on the screen of your
camcorder.
6 Disconnect the USB cable from your
camcorder and the computer.
b Notes
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the
ACCESS lamp/access lamp is lit.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery
pack, then reconnect it after about 1
minute. If the functions still do not work,
pointed object. (If you press the RESET
button, all settings, including the clock
setting, are reset.)
If you run into any problems using your
camcorder, use the following table to
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem
persists, disconnect the power source and
contact your Sony dealer.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Buttons do not work.
you cannot use following buttons/
functions.
– To turn on and off the LCD backlight
(Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO
– Playback zoom (p. 46)
– DUBBING button (HDR-UX19E/
UX20E) (p. 59)
(OPTION) does not appear on the
screen.
• The OPTION MENU cannot be used
during Easy Handycam operation.
Overall operations/Easy
Handycam operation/Remote
Commander
The menu settings have changed
automatically.
• During Easy Handycam operation, nearly
all the menu items will be automatically set
to the default settings.
• During Easy Handycam operation, some
menu items are fixed as follows.
– [REC MODE]: [HD SP]/[SD SP]
– [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]
– Recording format of DVD-RW:
[VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition)
image quality)
• Following menu items return to the default
settings when you set the POWER switch
to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.
– [DISC MENU]/DVD menu
– [FLASH MODE]
The power does not turn on.
• Attach a charged battery pack to the
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall
The camcorder does not operate
even when the power is set to on.
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder
to be ready to shoot after the power is
turned on. This is not a malfunction.
– [FOCUS]
– [SPOT FOCUS]
Continued ,
107
Troubleshooting (Continued)
– [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
– [SCENE SELECTION]
– [WHITE BAL.]
A vibration is felt in your hand or a
faint sound is heard during
operation.
– [COLOR SLOW SHTR]
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]
– [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]
– [MICREF LEVEL]
• This is not a malfunction.
A motor sound is heard in the
camcorder when the disc cover is
closed without a disc.
Even if you press EASY, menu
settings do not switch to their
defaults automatically.
• Your camcorder is trying to recognize the
disc. This is not a malfunction.
• During Easy Handycam operation, settings
for the following menu items are
maintained the ones before Easy
Handycam operation.
Your camcorder gets warm.
• This is because the power has been turned
on for a long time. This is not a
– [MOVIE MEDIA SET]
– [PHOTO MEDIA SET]*
– [AUDIO MODE]
malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and
leave it for a while in a cool place.
– [WIDE SELECT]
– [X.V.COLOR]
– [SUB-T DATE]
The supplied Remote Commander
does not function.
– [FLASH MODE]
– [ INDEX SET]
– [CONVERSION LENS]
– [ IMAGE SIZE]
– [FILE NO.]
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with
the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/
• Remove any obstructions between the
Remote Commander and the remote
sensor.
• Point the remote sensor away from strong
light sources such as direct sunlight or
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote
Commander may not function properly.
– [
DISPLAY]
– [VOLUME]
– [BEEP]
– [TV TYPE]
– [COMPONENT]
– [CLOCK SET]
– [AREA SET]
– [SUMMERTIME]
– [ LANGUAGE SET]
– [DEMO MODE]
– [CTRL FOR HDMI]
Another DVD device malfunctions
when you use the supplied Remote
Commander.
*HDR-UX19E/UX20E
• Select a commander mode other than DVD
2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor
of your DVD device with black paper.
Your camcorder vibrates.
• Vibration occurs depending on the
condition of the disc. This is not a
malfunction.
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Batteries/Power sources
The battery pack is quickly
discharged.
The power abruptly turns off.
• The temperature of the environment is too
high or low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If
the problem persists, replace the battery
• When approximately 5 minutes have
elapsed while you do not operate your
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the
on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.
• If the time set with [QUICK ON STBY]
camcorder turns off automatically. Turn on
your camcorder again.
LCD screen/viewfinder
Menu items are grayed out.
• You cannot select grayed items in the
current recording/playback situation.
• The battery pack is discharged or running
• There are some functions you cannot
The CHG (charge) lamp does not
light while the battery pack is being
charged.
The buttons do not appear on the
touch panel.
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)
(p. 20).
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.
The buttons on the touch panel do
not work correctly or do not work at
all.
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while
the battery pack is being charged.
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.
The image in the viewfinder is not
clear.
• Pull out the viewfinder, then move the
viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the
The remaining battery time indicator
does not indicate the correct time.
• The temperature of the environment is too
high or too low. This is not a malfunction.
• The battery pack has not been charged
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If
the problem persists, replace the battery
The image in the viewfinder has
disappeared.
• Close the LCD panel. No image is
displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD
• The indicated time may not be correct
depending on the environment of use.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
Media
You cannot operate functions using
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
The disc cannot be removed.
• If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
formatted on a computer, format it again on
• Make sure the power source (battery pack
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly
• The disc is damaged or is dirty with
fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up
to 10 minutes to remove the disc.
You cannot delete images stored on
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• The maximum number of images that you
can delete on the index screen at one time
is 100.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• You cannot delete the images protected on
another device.
• Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your
camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and
remove the disc after finalizing is
The data file name is not indicated
correctly or flashes.
Images on a disc cannot be deleted.
• The file is damaged.
• The maximum number of images that you
can delete on the index screen at one time
is 100.
• The file format is not supported by your
• Movies on a disc cannot be deleted
depending on the followings.
Recording
– Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL
– Movies with SD (standard definition)
image quality other than the most recent
movie on DVD-RW with the VIDEO
mode
– Movies with SD (standard definition)
image quality other than the most recent
movie on DVD+RW
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO
does not record images.
• The playback screen is displayed. Set your
• Recordings cannot be performed in the
Sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again
(p. 39).
• Your camcorder is recording the image
data you have just shot on the media. You
cannot make new recording during this
period.
• The media of the camcorder is full. Format
the media (Internal memory (HDR-
The indicators of the disc type and
the recording format on the LCD
screen are grayed out.
• The disc may have been created with a
device other than your camcorder. You can
play back the disc with your camcorder,
but you cannot record additional scenes.
UX19E/UX20E)/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/
the new disc or “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• This disc is not a media compatible with
the camcorder.
• The camcorder may have failed to
recognize the disc.
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• When you are using one of the following
discs after finalizing it, make the disc to be
use a new disc.
• Even if [FLASH MODE] is set to [AUTO],
you cannot use the flash with:
– NightShot
– [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]
– [SPOT METER]
– DVD+RW
– DVD-RW recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],
[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS]
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],
[BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE
SELECTION]
SD (standard definition) image quality
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn
off your camcorder and leave it for about 1
• Total number of still images exceeds the
recordable capacity of your camcorder
The actual recording time for movie
is less than the expected
approximate recording time.
• Depending on the recording situation, such
as recording a fast moving object, the time
available for recording may shorten (p. 15,
p. 31).
You cannot record a still image.
• You cannot record a still image during
recording a movie together with:
– [SMTH SLW REC]
– [FADER]
– [D.EFFECT]
– [PICT.EFFECT]
The recording stops.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn
off your camcorder and leave it about 1
• You cannot record a still image on a disc
on your camcorder.
There is a time difference between
the point where you press START/
STOP and the point that the
The ACCESS lamp/access lamp
lights up even when you stop
recording.
recorded movie starts/stops.
• Your camcorder is recording the image
data you have just record on the media.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight
time difference between the point where
you press START/STOP and the actual
point that recording movie starts/stops.
This is not a malfunction.
The recording angle looks different.
• The recording angle may look different
depending on the mode of your camcorder.
This is not a malfunction.
The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3)
cannot be changed.
The flash does not work.
• You cannot change the aspect ratio when:
– recording movies with HD (high
definition) image quality.
– recording movies on DVD+RW with SD
(standard definition) image quality.
• You cannot record with the flash when
capturing still images while recording a
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
– there is no media that has been set on
[MOVIE MEDIA SET] in your
camcorder.
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
(p. 25).
The auto focus does not function.
• The recording conditions are not suitable
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually
Horizontal stripes appear on the
image.
• This occurs when recording images under a
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury
lamp. This is not a malfunction.
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 85).
• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to
compensate for excessive vibrations.
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be
operated.
The subjects passing by the screen
very fast appear crooked.
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.
This is not a malfunction. Because of the
way the image device (CMOS sensor)
reads out image signals, the subjects
passing by the lens rapidly might appear
crooked depending on the recording
conditions.
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not
operate correctly.
• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot
or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT].
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or
green appear on the screen.
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]
when:
– The LCD panel is closed on your
camcorder with the LCD screen facing
out.
• The spots appear when you are recording
with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR
SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.
– The power is supplied from the AC
Adaptor.
The color of the image is not
correctly displayed.
Playing back images on your
camcorder
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF
An image cannot be found for
playback.
The screen image is bright, and the
subject does not appear on the
screen.
• Set the desired media of images for
playback or for image quality by touch
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF
(HOME) t
(MANAGE
MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX19E/
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You cannot play back a disc.
“
” is indicated on an image in the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
still appears, delete the image with
• Insert a disc with the recording side facing
• The disc that was recorded, formatted, of
finalized on other devices may not be
played back on your camcorder.
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
No sound or only a quiet sound is
heard during playback.
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen
is closed. Open the LCD screen.
• When you record sound with [MICREF
LEVEL] (p. 102) set to [LOW], the
recorded sound may be difficult to hear.
The playback image is distorted.
• Sounds cannot be recorded while recording
a 3 second-movie (approx.) using [SMTH
Images stored on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” cannot be played back.
• Images cannot be played back if you have
modified files or folders, or have edited the
data on a computer. (On the still image
playback screen, the file name flashes in
that case.) This is not a malfunction
(p. 128).
• Images recorded on other devices may not
be played back, or may be displayed in
wrong size. This is not a malfunction
(p. 128).
Playing back a disc on other
devices
You cannot play back the disc, or the
disc is not recognized.
• To play back a disc recorded with HD
(high definition) image quality, you need a
device compatible with AVCHD format/
“
” is indicated on an image in the
VISUAL INDEX screen.
• A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be
played back on a device that does not
support VR mode. Check the compatibility
in the instruction manual of the playback
device.
• Loading of the data may have failed. It may
be indicated correctly when you turn off
the power and then turn it on again, or
repeat removing and inserting the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” a couple of
times.
• You disconnect the AC Adaptor or
removed the battery pack before the access
lamp is turned off after recording. This
The playback image is distorted.
may damage your image data and “
displayed.
” is
• This may appear on still images recorded
on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
• When you play back the disc on a 2ch
stereo device, change the audio conversion
system (downmix system). For details,
refer to the instruction manual of the
playback device.
• When you create a disc using “Picture
Motion Browser,” select 2ch for the audio
setting.
“
” is indicated on an image in the
disc menu/DVD menu.
• Loading of the data may have failed when
the disc was finalized. For the following
discs, make the disc capable of additional
The disc menu/DVD menu may be
displayed correctly.
• When recording movies, set [AUDIO
MODE] to [2ch STEREO] on your
– DVD+RW
– DVD-RW recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with
SD (standard definition) image quality
Playing back a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” on other devices
You cannot play back the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” or the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized.
Playback freezes for an instant
between the scenes.
• The image may freeze for an instant
between scenes depending on the device
being used. This is not a malfunction.
• In case of DVD+R DL, the image may
freeze for an instant when the recording
layer changes. This is not a malfunction.
• To play back the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” with HD (high definition) image
quality, you need a device compatible with
Editing images on your
camcorder
Playback does not move to the
previous scene when you press
..
Unable to edit.
• Set the desired media of images for editing
or for image quality by touching
• If playback crosses 2 titles made
automatically by your camcorder when
. is pressed, playback may not move to
the previous scene. Select the desired scene
from the menu screen. Refer to the
instruction manual of the playback device
for further information.
(HOME) t
(MANAGE
MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX19E/
• You cannot edit the movies recorded on
DVD-R/DVD+R DL (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.
• You cannot dub movies from the disc to the
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
When you play back the disc on a
computer or other playback devices,
the sound balance of left and right
channels is not even.
• This may occur when sound recorded with
5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal
stereo sound) on a computer or other
malfunction.
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Movies cannot be added in the
Playlist.
Unable to finalize.
• Battery is running out during finalizing.
Use the AC Adaptor.
• There is no free space in the media.
• The disc has already been finalized. In the
case of following discs, follow the required
procedure to record additional material
– DVD+RW
– DVD-RW recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality
• To the Playlist on the internal memory
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” you can add a maximum
of 999 movies with HD (high definition)
image quality, or 99 movies with SD
(standard definition) image quality. To the
Playlist on the disc, you can add a
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with
SD (standard definition) image quality
maximum of 999 movies.
• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.
• You cannot add all movies recorded on a
disc to a Playlist at once, when the movies
are recorded with both the “1920 × 1080/
50i” standard and the “1440 × 1080/50i”
standard on the disc.
Unable to perform [UNFINALIZE].
• You cannot perform [UNFINALIZE] on
the following discs:
– DVD-R
– DVD+R DL
A movie cannot be divided.
– DVD+RW recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality
– DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with SD
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.
• A movie protected on another device
cannot be divided.
(standard definition) image quality
You cannot edit or record additional
material on a disc using other
devices.
An image cannot be deleted.
• Movies cannot be deleted depending on the
following.
• You may not be able to edit or record
additional material on a disc recorded on
your camcorder using other devices.
– Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL
– Movies with SD (standard definition)
image quality other than the most recent
movie on DVD-RW with the VIDEO
mode
– Movies with SD (standard definition)
image quality other than the most recent
movie on DVD+RW
Viewing images on the TV
You cannot view the image or hear
the sound on the TV.
• During Easy Handycam operation, movies
on the disc cannot be deleted.
• An image protected on another devices
cannot be deleted.
• When you are using the component A/V
cable, set [COMPONENT] according to
the requirements of the connected device
• Only the component plugs of the
component A/V cable are connected to the
TV. Make sure the red and white plugs are
• Images are not output from the HDMI
OUT jack, if copyright protection signals
are recorded in the images.
Still images cannot be captured from
a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E).
• There is no space on the media to record a
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Troubleshooting (Continued)
• Only the S VIDEO plug of the A/V
connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)
is connected to the TV. Make sure the red
Your camcorder is not recognized by
the computer.
• Disconnect devices from the USB jack of
the computer other than the keyboard,
mouse, and your camcorder.
• Disconnect the USB cable from the
computer and your camcorder, and restart
the computer, then connect the computer
and your camcorder again in an orderly
The image appears distorted on the
4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing a image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
play back the image.
• Make sure the media check tool of the
computer activates. For details on the
media check tool, see “PMB Guide.”
Black bands appear at the top and
bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.
• This happens when viewing a image
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3
TV. This is not a malfunction.
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously
The following list shows examples of
unworkable combinations of functions and
menu items.
Dubbing to other devices
You cannot dub.
• You cannot dub images using the HDMI
cable.
Because of following
Cannot use
settings
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected
properly. Make sure to connect to the input
Back light
[SPOT METER].
[FIREWORKS],
[MANUAL] in
[EXPOSURE]
Connecting to a computer
[WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE]
[AUTO SLW
SHUTTR]
[SMTH SLW REC],
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE
SELECTION],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[FADER]
You cannot install “Picture Motion
Browser.”
• Check the computer environment required
to install “Picture Motion Browser.”
• Install “Picture Motion Browser” in an
“Picture Motion Browser” does not
work correctly.
• Finish “Picture Motion Browser” and
restart your computer.
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Because of following
settings
Because of following
settings
Cannot use
Cannot use
[FACE
DETECTION]
[SMTH SLW REC],
[FOCUS], [SPOT
FOCUS],
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT
METER], NightShot,
[SUPER
[SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[D.EFFECT], [FADER]
[FADER]
[D.EFFECT], [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [CANDLE]/
[FIREWORKS] in
[SCENE SELECTION]
NIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [WHITE
BAL.], [DIGITAL
ZOOM], [TWILIGHT]/
[TWILIGHT PORT.]/
[CANDLE]/
[SUNRISE&SUNSET]/
[FIREWORKS]/
[LANDSCAPE]/
[SPOTLIGHT]/
[D.EFFECT]
[SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [FADER],
[SCENESELECTION],
[PICT.EFFECT]
[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]
[MICREF
LEVEL]
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]
[BEACH]/[SNOW] in
[SCENESELECTION],
[D.EFFECT],
[PICT.EFFECT]
[DISP OUTPUT] [CTRL FOR HDMI]
[SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION]
[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]
[EXPOSURE]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[SPOT METER] NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[SCENE
SELECTION]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT],
[COLOR SLOW
SHTR], [OLD
MOVIE], [TELE
MACRO], [FADER]
[WHITE BAL.]
NightShot, [SUPER
NIGHTSHOT]
[ONE PUSH] in
[WHITE BAL.]
[SMTH SLW REC]
[COLOR SLOW NightShot,
SHTR] [D.EFFECT], [SCENE
SELECTION],
[FADER]
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Warning indicators and messages
Self-diagnosis display/Warning
indicators
101-0001 (Warning indicator
pertaining to files)
Slow flashing
• The file is damaged.
• The file is unreadable.
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in
the viewfinder, check the following.
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If
the problem persists even after you have
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony
dealer or local authorized Sony service
facility.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
discs)
Slow flashing
• No disc is inserted.*
• Less than 5 minutes remains for recording
movies on a disc.
• The disc cannot be read or written, because
the single-sided disc is inserted inside out.
Fast flashing
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*
• A finalized disc is inserted into your
camcorder during recording standby.
C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis
display)
C:04:ss
• The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack (H series). Use an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series)
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to
the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely
• The disc is fully recorded.*
• The disc recorded in the different TV color
system from your camcorder is inserted
when the
(Movie) lamp lights up.*
Z (You need to remove the disc)*
Fast flashing
C:13:ss
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.
• The disc is fully recorded.
• The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc
• The disc is dirty or has scratches on it.
• An error might have occurred with the disc
drive in your camcorder.
• A finalized disc is inserted into your
camcorder during recording standby
(p. 71).
C:32:ss
• Symptoms that are not described above
have occurred. Remove and insert the disc,
then operate your camcorder again.
E (Battery level warning)
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it
and operate your camcorder again.
Slow flashing
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /
• The battery pack is nearly used up.
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss
• Depending on the operating, environment,
or battery conditions, E may flash, even if
there are approximately 20 minutes
remaining.
• A malfunction that you cannot service has
occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility. Inform
them of the 5-digit code, which starts from
“E:”
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(High temperature warning)
Slow flashing
• The temperature of your camcorder is
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
- (Warning indicator pertaining
to the write-protect of the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo”)*
• Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
was restricted on another device.
Fast flashing*
(Warning indicator pertaining to
the flash)
• The temperature of your camcorder is
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder
and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Fast flashing
• There is something wrong with the flash.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)
(Warning indicator pertaining to
camera-shake warning)
Slow flashing
• Free space for recording images are
running out. For the type of “Memory
Stick” you can use with your camcorder,
• No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted
(p. 30).
• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder
steady with both hands and record the
image. However, note that the camera-
shake warning indicator does not
disappear.
Fast flashing*
• There are not enough free space for
recording images. Delete unnecessary
images, or format the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” after saving the images on other
(Warning indicator pertaining to
recording still images)
• The set media is full.
• Still images cannot be recorded
temporarily because the media is
processing other tasks. Try later.
(Warning indicators pertaining to
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
formatting)*
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is
damaged.
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not
Description of warning
messages
If messages appear on the screen, follow the
instructions.
(Warning indicator pertaining to
incompatible “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”)*
• An incompatible “Memory Stick PRO
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)
x Media
Z Recording on disc disabled.
• A malfunction has occurred with the disc
and the disc cannot be used.
Internal memory format error.
• The format of the internal memory (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E) of the camcorder is
different from the original format set at the
time of purchase. You may be able to use
the original format by performing [MEDIA
format is all deleted.
Playback prohibited.
• You are trying to play back an
incompatible disc with your camcorder.
• You are trying to play back an image
recorded with a copyright protection
signal.
The Image Database File is
damaged. Do you want to create a
new file?
Z Need to unfinalize disc.
• To record on the finalized DVD+RW/
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode in the case of
SD (standard definition) image quality),
HD movie management information
is damaged. Create new
information?
• The image management file is damaged.
When you touch [YES], a new image
management file is created. The old
Z Disc error. Remove disc.
• Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc,
because the disc is incompatible, or has
scratches.
recorded images on the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” cannot be played back (Image
files are not damaged). If you perform
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] after creating new
image management file, playing back the
old recorded images may become possible.
If it does not work, copy the image to a
computer using the supplied software.
Z Disc error. Unsupported
format.
• The disc recorded in the different format
code from your camcorder. Formatting the
disc may enable you to use the disc on your
camcorder (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only)
(p. 77).
Inconsistencies found in Image
Database File. Do you want to repair
the Image Database File?
Reinsert the Memory Stick.
The Image Database File is
damaged. Do you want to repair the
Image Database File?
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” a
few times. If even then the indicator
flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
could be damaged. Try with another
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Inconsistencies found in Image
Database File. Cannot record or play
HD movies. Do you want to repair the
Image Database File?
This Memory Stick is not
formatted correctly.
• You cannot record/play back images
because the image database file is
damaged. Touch [YES] to repair.
• Check the format, then format the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your
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x Others
Memory Stick folders are full.
• You cannot create folders exceeding
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete
created folders using your camcorder.
• Format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
computer.
No further selection is possible.
• To the Playlist on the internal memory
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory
Stick PRO Duo,” you can add a maximum
of 999 movies with HD (high definition)
image quality, or 99 movies with SD
(standard definition) image quality. To the
Playlist on the disc, you can add a
Cannot save still picture.
maximum of 999 movies.
• When using the Dual Rec function, do not
eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from
the camcorder until movie recording is
finished and the still images are stored on it
(p. 39).
• The maximum number of images that you
can select on the INDEX screen at one time
is 100 when:
– delete images
– dub movies
– copy still images
– edit the playlist
– print still images
This Memory Stick may not be able
to record or play movies.
• Use the recommended “Memory Stick”
(p. 4).
Data protected.
• You tried to delete a still image data
protected on another device. Release the
protection of the data on the device used to
protect the data.
This Memory Stick may not be able
to record or play images correctly.
• An error occurred on “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.” Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
again.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
Cannot divide.
• You cannot divide a movie that is
extremely short.
Do not eject the Memory Stick during
writing. Data may be damaged.
Cannot recover data.
• Writing data to the media has failed.
Attempts were made to recover the data,
but they were unsuccessful.
• Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” again,
and follow the instructions on the screen.
x PictBridge compliant printer
Please wait.
Not connected to PictBridge
compatible printer.
• This is displayed if the disc removal
process takes time. Turn on the camcorder
and leave it for about 10 minutes,
preventing vibration.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.
Cannot print. Check the printer.
• Turn off the printer and on again, then
disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.
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Additional Information
Using your camcorder abroad
Power supply
On TV color systems
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.
Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based
camcorder. If you want to view the
playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-
system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO
input jack.
Viewing images recorded with HD
(high definition) image quality
System
Used in
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is
supported, you can view the images with
the same HD (high definition) image
quality as that of the recorded images. You
need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i
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.
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.
PAL
PAL - M Brazil
Viewing images recorded with SD
(standard definition) image quality
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,
Canada, Central America,
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,
Venezuela, etc.
To view images recorded with SD (standard
definition) image quality, you need a PAL-
system-based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO
input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must
be connected.
NTSC
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,
SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,
etc.
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Setting to the local time
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your
camcorder abroad. Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t
World time difference
Time-zone
Area setting
differences
Time-zone
Area setting
differences
GMT
Lisbon, London
Berlin, Paris
+11:00
+12:00
–12:00
–11:00
–10:00
–09:00
–08:00
–07:00
–06:00
–05:00
–04:00
–03:30
–03:00
–02:00
–01:00
Solomon Is.
+01:00
+02:00
+03:00
+03:30
+04:00
+04:30
+05:00
+05:30
+06:00
+06:30
+07:00
+08:00
+09:00
+09:30
+10:00
Fiji, Wellington
Eniwetok, Kwajalein
Midway Is., Samoa
Hawaii
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul
Moscow, Nairobi
Tehran
Abu Dhabi, Baku
Kabul
Alaska
LosAngeles, Tijuana
Denver, Arizona
Chicago, Mexico City
NewYork, Bogota
Santiago
Karachi, Islamabad
Calcutta, New Delhi
Almaty, Dhaka
Rangoon
Bangkok, Jakarta
HongKong, Singapore, Beijing
Seoul, Tokyo
St. John’s
Brasilia, Montevideo
Fernando de Noronha
Azores, Cape Verde Is.
Adelaide, Darwin
Melbourne, Sydney
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Files/folder structure on the internal memory
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) and a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”
The file/folder structure on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)/“Memory Stick PRO
Duo” is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/folder structure, when
recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or still images by
connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide,” then use the supplied application.
* For the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) only.
A Image management files
When you delete the files, you cannot
record/play back the images correctly.
The files are defaulted as hidden files
and not usually displayed.
D Still image files (JPEG files)
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The
file numbers go up automatically. When
the capacity of a file number exceeds
9999, another folder is created to store
new image files.
B HD movie management
information folder
The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]
This folder contains recording data of
movies with HD (high definition) image
quality. Do not try to open this folder or
access the contents of this folder from a
computer. Doing so might damage
image files, or prevent image files from
being played back.
t [102MSDCF]
• Connecting with the USB cable (supplied), you
can access the media in the camcorder from the
• Do not modify the files or folders on the media
in the camcorder from the computer. The image
files may be destroyed or may not be played
back.
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the
above operation.
• When you delete image files, follow the steps on
page 55. Do not delete the image files on the
media in the camcorder directly from the
computer.
C SD movie files (MPEG2 files)
The extension of the files is “.MPG”.
The maximum size is 2 GB. When the
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file
becomes divided. The file numbers go
up automatically. When the capacity of
a file number exceeds 9999, another
folder is created to record new movie
files.
• Do not format the media in the camcorder using
the computer. The camcorder may not operate
correctly.
• Do not copy any files to the media in the
camcorder from the computer. Operation is not
guaranteed.
The folder name goes up: [101PNV01]
t [102PNV01]
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Precautions and maintenance
About the Disc
symbol
which you can use with your
camcorder.
Notes on use
• Hold the disc by its edge while supporting
the center hole lightly. Do not touch the
recording side (the opposite of the printed
side when using a single-sided disc).
• Before shooting, be sure to remove dust
and fingerprints from the disc with a soft
cloth. Otherwise you may not be able to
record or play normally in some situations
using that disc.
• When you set the disc in your camcorder,
press firmly until it clicks. When the
message [C:13:ss] appears on the LCD
screen, open the disc cover and set the
disc again.
Place the
outwards.
Recording ismade on the rear side.
symbol facing
• Do not attach any adhesive material such
as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you
do so, the disc may become unbalanced,
and this may cause a malfunction of the
disc or your camcorder.
• When using a double-sided disc, take care
not to smudge the surface with
fingerprints.
• When a double-sided disc is used in your
camcorder, recording/playback are
performed on that side only. You cannot
switch to record on or play back the other
side with the disc set to the camcorder.
When recording/playback of one side is
complete, remove, then insert it again and
turn the disc over to access the other side.
Use of double-sided discs
Double-sided discs allow you to record
both sides of a disc.
• Perform the following operations on each
side of a double-sided disc:
– Finalizing (p. 71)
– Formatting (p. 77)
– Unfinalizing (p. 78)
x Recording on the A side
Placethediscinyourcamcorderwiththeside
with the
symbol at the center facing
outwards until it clicks.
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Precautions and maintenance (Continued)
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable
Care and storage of the discs
of compressing images at higher efficiency
than that of the conventional image
compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/
H.264 format enables a high definition
video signal shot on a digital video camera
recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs,
etc.
• Keep the disc clean, or the image quality
of the audio and video output may
deteriorate.
• Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the
disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the
disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in
water, then remove the moisture with a
soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as
benzine, cleaners intended for vinyl LPs
or antistatic spray, as they may cause a
malfunction to the disc.
Recording and playback on your
camcorder
Based on the AVCHD format, your
camcorder records with the HD (high
definition) image quality mentioned below.
Video signal:
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i,
1440 × 1080/50i
Audio signal:
Dolby Digital 5.1ch, 2ch
Recording media:
Internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E), 8
cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R,
DVD+R DL discs, “Memory Stick PRO
Duo”
• 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 single-sided disc, write only on
the printed side using an oil-based marker
with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink
until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a
sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen.
Do not dry the surface by heating. You
cannot write, or mark, on double-sided
discs.
• The media recorded in AVCHD format other
than the above mentioned cannot be played on
your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM discs cannot
be recorded or played on your camcorder.
In addition to HD (high definition) image
quality, your camcorder is capable of
recording an SD (standard definition) signal
on 8 cm DVD discs, etc.
About the AVCHD format
What is the AVCHD format?
The AVCHD format is a high definition
digital video camera format used to record
an HD (high definition) signal of either the
1080i specification*1 or the 720p
*1: 1080i specification
A high definition specification which utilizes
1080 effective scanning lines and the interlace
system.
*2: 720p specification
A high definition specification which utilizes
720 effective scanning lines and the
progressive system.
specification*2, using efficient data
compression coding technology. The
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital
or Linear PCM system is used to compress
audio data.
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• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo
adaptor.
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO
Duo,” put it in its case.
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come
into contact with the terminals.
• 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.
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
media out of the reach of small children. There
is danger that a child might swallow it.
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo
slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
About the “Memory Stick”
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable
IC recording medium with a large data
capacity.
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”
which is about the half size of a standard
“Memory Stick,” with your camcorder.
However, we do not guarantee the
operation of all types of “Memory Stick
Duo” on your camcorder.
Recording/
Types of “Memory Stick”
Playback
“Memory Stick Duo”
(with MagicGate)
–
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
a
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
a*
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” in the following locations:
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,
such as a car parked outside in the summer.
* This product is not compatible with 8-bit
parallel data transfer, but it supports 4-bit
parallel data transfer the same as with “Memory
Stick PRO Duo.”
– Places under direct sunlight.
– Places with extremely high humidity or
subject to corrosive gases.
• This product cannot record or play data that uses
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a
copyright protection technology that records and
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to
insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a
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.
• A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted by a
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” compliant
product you use.
• Damaged or lost data may occur in the
following cases (the data will not be
compensated for):
– If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” or
turn off your camcorder while your camcorder
is reading or writing image files on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (while the access
lamp is lit or flashing).
– If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” near
magnets or magnetic fields.
• It is recommended you make a back-up of
important data on the hard disk of a computer.
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo.”
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• Up to 8 GB of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are confirmed to
be able to be used with your camcorder.
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Precautions and maintenance (Continued)
On image data compatibility
To charge the battery pack
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” by your camcorder conform to the
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal
standard established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still
images recorded on other devices (DCR-
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not
conform to the universal standard. (These
models are not sold in some regions.)
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you
start using your camcorder.
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside
of this temperature range, you may not be able
to charge it efficiently.
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or
remove the battery pack.
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
that has been used with another device, format it
formatting erases all information on the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• You may not be able to play back images with
your camcorder:
– When playing back image data modified on
your computer.
To use the battery pack effectively
• Battery pack performance decreases when the
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or
below, and the length of time you can use the
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do
one of the following to use the battery pack for a
longer time.
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,
and insert it in your camcorder right before
you start taking shots.
– When playing back image data recorded with
other devices.
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/
NP-FH100 (optional).
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent
playback, fast forward or rewind operation
wears out the battery pack faster.
About the “InfoLITHIUM”
battery pack
Your camcorder operates only with an
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs
We recommend using a large capacity battery
pack: NP-FH70/NP-FH100 (optional).
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on
your camcorder. The battery pack is also
consumed when your camcorder is in recording
standby or playback pause.
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three
times the expected recording time, and make
trial recordings before making the actual
recording.
have the
mark.
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack?
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions
for communicating information related to
operating conditions between your
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/
charger.
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The
battery pack is not water resistant.
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
calculates the power consumption
according to the operating conditions of
your camcorder, and displays the remaining
battery time in minutes.
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining
battery time and charging time appear.
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About the remaining battery time
indicator
About handling of your
camcorder
• When the power goes off even though the
remaining battery time indicator indicates that
the battery pack has enough power to operate,
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,
however, that the battery indication will not be
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use
the remaining battery time indication as a rough
guide only.
On use and care
• Do not use or store the camcorder and
accessories in the following locations:
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.
Never leave them exposed to temperatures
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the
sun. They may malfunction or become
deformed.
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The
camcorder may not be able to record properly.
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes
even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time
remaining, depending on the operating
conditions or ambient temperature.
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.
Noise may occur.
About storage of the battery pack
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction
cannot be repaired.
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper
function. To store the battery pack, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool
place.
• To discharge the battery pack on your
camcorder completely, touching
(HOME)
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories
recommended in these operating instructions.
t
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t
[A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] and leave your
camcorder in recording standby until the power
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this
malfunction cannot be repaired.
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it
any further.
About battery life
• Battery capacity decreases over time and
through repeated use. If decreased usage time
between charges becomes significant, it is
probably time to replace it with a new one.
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,
operating and environmental conditions.
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as
hammering, dropping or stepping on the
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)
when you are not using your camcorder.
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause
heat to build up inside.
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.
About the x.v.Color
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark
of Sony.
• xvYCC is an international standard for color
space in video. This standard can express a
wider color range than the currently used
broadcast standard.
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129
Precautions and maintenance (Continued)
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)
such as by placing anything heavy on it.
• Keep metal contacts clean.
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:
– consult your local authorized Sony service
facility.
x How to prevent moisture condensation
When you bring your camcorder from a
cold place into a warm place, put your
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it
tightly. Remove the bag when the air
temperature inside the plastic bag has
reached the surrounding temperature (after
about 1 hour).
LCD screen
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD
screen, as it may cause damage.
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction.
• While using your camcorder, the back of the
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a
malfunction.
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted
your skin.
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with
plenty of water and consult a doctor.
x When not using your camcorder for a
long time
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by
playing back or recording images for about 3
minutes.
• Remove a disc from your camcorder.
• Use up the battery pack completely before
storing it.
x To clean the LCD screen
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.
Use cleaning paper moistened with the
liquid.
Moisture condensation
If your camcorder is brought directly from a
cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense inside your camcorder, on the
surface of the disc, or on the pickup lens.
This may cause a malfunction to your
camcorder.
x On adjustment of the touch panel
(CALIBRATION)
The buttons on the touch panel may not
work correctly. If this happens, follow the
procedure below. It is recommended that
you connect your camcorder to the wall
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor during the operation.
x If moisture condensation has occurred
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour
without turning it on.
x Note on moisture condensation
Moisture may condense when you bring
your camcorder from a cold place into a
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use
your camcorder in a humid place as
follows:
1 Turn on your camcorder.
2 Touch
t [GENERAL SET] t
[CALIBRATION].
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS)
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into
a place warmed up by a heating device.
• You bring your camcorder from an air
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a
shower.
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid
place.
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3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the
corner of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or
the like 3 times. The position of “×”
changes.
Pickup lens
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.
If you did not press the right spot, try the
calibration again.
b Notes
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD
screen.
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.
About care and storage of the lens
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft
cloth in the following instances:
On maintenance of the casing
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the
finish:
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide
and sunscreen.
– 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-ventilated location subject to
little dirt or dust.
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as
described above. It is recommended that you
operate your camcorder about once a month to
keep it in optimum state for a long time.
– Handling the camcorder with above
substances on your hands.
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or
vinyl objects for a long period of time.
About care of the viewfinder
To remove dust from inside the viewfinder,
follow the procedure below.
On the pickup lens
• Do not touch the pickup lens inside the
disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed
except when inserting and removing the
disc, to keep dust out.
• When your camcorder does not work
because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it
with a blower (optional). Do not touch the
pickup lens directly during cleaning
because this may cause the camcorder to
malfunction.
1 Pull out the viewfinder.
2 While pushing in the tab on the bottom
of the viewfinder with a fine-tipped
implement such as a ball point pen, pull
the eyecup block in the direction of the
arrow to remove.
Tab
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Precautions and maintenance (Continued)
3 Remove dust from the eyecup block
On charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery
with a camera blower, etc.
Your camcorder has a pre-installed
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,
and other settings even when the POWER
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-
installed rechargeable battery is always
charged while your camcorder is connected
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC
Adaptor or while the battery pack is
attached. The rechargeable battery will be
fully discharged in about 3 months if you
do not use your camcorder at all. Use your
camcorder after charging the pre-installed
rechargeable battery.
4 Press the viewfinder back onto the body
of the camcorder.
5 Remove dust from the inside area where
the eyecup block was attached with a
camera blower, etc.
However, even if the pre-installed
rechargeable battery is not charged, the
camcorder operation will not be affected as
long as you are not recording the date.
x Procedures
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet
(wall socket) using the supplied AC
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24
hours.
6 Attach the eyecup block to the
viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it
clicks.
b Notes
• The eyecup block is a precision part. Do not
disassemble it further.
• Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block.
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Specifications
Effective (still, 16:9):
1 490 000 pixels
Effective (still, 4:3):
1 990 000 pixels
System
Video compression format
AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG
(Still images)
Audio compression format
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Video signal
PAL color, CCIR standards
1080/50i specification
Internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
8 GB
When measuring media capacity, 1 GB
equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of
which is used for data management.
Usable discs
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T
15 × (Optical)
30 ×, 180 × (Digital)
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)
Focal length
F1.8 - 2.6
f=3.1 - 46.5 mm (1/8 - 1 7/8 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
For movies: 40 - 600 mm
(1 5/8 - 23 5/8 in.) (16:9)
For still images: 37 - 555 mm
(1 1/2 - 21 7/8 in.) (4:3)
Color temperature
8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/
DVD+R DL
Movie recording format
HD:
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),
AVCHD 1080/50i
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)
Minimum illumination
5 1x (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] to
[ON], Shutter speed 1/25 sec.)
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)
SD:
Internal memory, “Memory Stick
PRO Duo”:
MPEG2-PS
Disc:
*
DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO
mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR
mode)
“Exif” is a file format for still images,
established by the JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association).
Files in this format can have additional
information such as your camcorder’s
setting information at the time of
recording.
DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video
DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO
Still image recording format
Exif Ver.2.2*
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (color)
Image device
**
The unique pixel array of Sony’s
ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image
processing system (BIONZ) allows the
still image resolution equivalent to the
sizes described.
3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS Sensor
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels**
Gross: Approx. 2 360 000 pixels
Effective (movie, 16:9):
1 490 000 pixels
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Specifications (Continued)
58 × 93 × 150 mm
Input/Output connectors
(2 3/8 × 3 3/4 × 6 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts, the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack
attached
A/V Remote connector
Component/video and audio output
jack
HDMI OUT jack
HDMI Type C mini connector
USB jack
Mass (approx.)
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:
470 g (1 lb) main unit only
560 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and a
disc
mini-B
HDR-UX9E/UX19E: Output only
LCD screen
Image
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:
470 g (1 lb) main unit only
550 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-
FH60 rechargeable battery pack
Supplied accessories
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)
Total dot number
211 200 (960 × 220)
General
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B
Power requirements
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)
Average power consumption
During camera recording using the
viewfinder with normal brightness:
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:
Power requirements
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Current consumption
0.35 - 0.18 A
Power consumption
18 W
HD: 4.6 W, SD: 3.7 W
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:
HD: 4.0 W, SD: 3.3 W
Output voltage
DC 8.4 V*
Operating temperature
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 ×
3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the
projecting parts
During camera recording using the
LCD screen with normal brightness:
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:
HD: 4.8 W, SD: 4.0 W
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:
HD: 4.2 W, SD: 3.5 W
Operating temperature
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Storage temperature
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)
Dimensions (approx.)
Mass (approx.)
170 g (6 oz) excluding the power cord
(mains lead)
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other
specifications.
58 × 93 × 134 mm
(2 3/8 × 3 3/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)
including the projecting parts
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60
On trademarks
• “Handycam” and
Maximum output voltage
DC 8.4 V
Output voltage
DC 7.2 V
are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.
Capacity
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)
Type
• “Memory Stick,” “
Duo,” “
PRO Duo,” “
,” “Memory Stick
,” “Memory Stick
,”
Li-ion
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”
“
“
,” “MagicGate,”
,” “MagicGate Memory
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
• Your camcorder is produced under the license of
Dolby Laboratories.
• 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-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of
Dolby Laboratories.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,
Windows Vista and DirectX are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other
countries.
• Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its
subsidiaries in the United States and other
countries.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United
States and/or other countries.
All other product names mentioned herein may be
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
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Notes on the License
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS
The software that is eligible for the following
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are
included in the camcorder.
This informs you that you have a right to have
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for
these software programs under the conditions of
the supplied GPL/LGPL.
Source code is provided on the web. Use the
following URL to download it. When
downloading the source code, select DCR-
DVD810 as the model for your camcorder.
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,
COLORADO 80206.
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER TO
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND /
OR
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/
We would prefer you do not contact us about the
contents of source code.
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN
A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is
not installed on your computer, you can download
it from the Adobe Systems web page:
http://www.adobe.com/
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC
VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.
SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”
software are provided in your camcorder. We
provide this software based on license agreements
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests
by the owners of copyright of these software
applications, we have an obligation to inform you
of the following. Please read the following
sections.
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”
software.
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.
D
The ACCESS lamp lights up when
accessing the disc.
K
(Movie)/
(Still) mode lamps
(23)
N Hooks for a shoulder belt
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
A Memory Stick Duo slot/Memory Stick
* HDR-UX19E/UX20E
C
F RESET button
Initializes all the settings, including the
setting of the date and time.
The access lamp lights up when
accessing the internal memory* or
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
K Speaker
Playback sounds come out from the
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,
M
HDR-UX9E/UX19E: Output only
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• When you are recording movies with an
external flash (optional) connected to the
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the
external flash to prevent charging noise
being recorded.
An Active Interface Shoe compatible
microphone (optional) will take
precedence when connected.
B Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)
and the built-in flash at the same time.
• When an external microphone (optional) is
connected, it takes precedence over the
D Infrared port/Remote sensor
towards the remote sensor to operate
your camcorder.
• Slide the shoe cover after pulling out the
viewfinder.
Lights up in red during recording.
Flashes when remaining media space or
battery power is low.
I
L Tripod receptacle
G Active Interface Shoe
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using
a tripod screw.
The Active Interface Shoe supplies
power to optional accessories such as a
video light, a flash, or a microphone.
The accessory can be turned on or off as
you operate the POWER switch on your
camcorder. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your
accessory for details.
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety
device for fixing the installed accessory
securely. To connect an accessory, press
down and push it to the end, and then
tighten the screw. To remove an
accessory, loosen the screw, and then
press down and pull out the accessory.
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Identifying parts and controls (Continued)
b Notes
Remote Commander
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the
Remote Commander.
Insulation sheet
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote
• When no commands have been sent from the
Remote Commander in a certain period, the
orange frame disappears. When you press any of
b/ B/ v/ V, or ENTER again, the frame appears
at the position where it was displayed last.
• You cannot select some buttons on the LCD
screen using b / B / v / V.
To change the battery of the Remote
Commander
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery
case.
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing
up.
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote
Displays the date and time or camera setting
dataoftherecordedimageswhenyoupressthis
during playback.
The on-screen image when you press this
button will be recorded as a still image.
Commander until it clicks.
H Transmitter
Tab
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in
fire.
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the
operating distance of the Remote Commander
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may
not function properly. In this case, replace the
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire
or explosion.
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you
press this during playback.
M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons
When you press any button on the VISUAL
INDEX/Film Roll Index/Face Index screen or
Playlist, the orange frame appears on the LCD
screen. Select a desired button or an item with
b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter.
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback
Recording movies
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or
[REC] (recording))
D Recording format (HD/SD) and
recording mode (FH/FS/HQ/SP/LP)
F Counter (hour/minute/second)
G Remaining recordable time for movies
Recording still images
Viewing movies
O Remaining recordable number of still
images
P Recording folder
When [PHOTO MEDIA SET] is set to
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Q Return button
R Playback mode
S Currently playing movie number /
Number of total recorded movies
When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to
the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/
Viewing still images
UX20E) or the “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
V Currently playing still image number /
Number of total recorded still images
W Playback folder
When [PHOTO MEDIA SET] is set to
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)
Y Data file name / Scene number
Indicator
Meaning
PictBridge connecting (68)
E
Indicators when you made
changes
Bottom
Following indicators appear during
recording/playback to indicate the settings
of your camcorder.
Indicator
Meaning
Face Index (87)
Manual focus (98)
Center
Upper left
Upper right
9
SCENE SELECTION
(99)
Back light (40)
.
Bottom
Upper left
Indicator
n
White balance (100)
SteadyShot off (85)
Digital effect (102)
Meaning
AUDIO MODE (84)
Self-timer recording (102)
X.V.COLOR (85)
MICREF LEVEL low
(102)
CONVERSION LENS
(88)
WIDE SELECT (85)
SPOT METER (99)/
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC
(102)
b Notes
• Indicators and their positions are approximate
and differ from what you actually see depending
on your camcorder model.
Upper right
Indicator
Meaning
Data code during recording
The date, time, and camera setting data of
the recorded images are recorded
automatically on the media. They are not
displayed while recording. However, you
can check them as [DATA CODE] during
You can view the recording date and time
on another device, etc. ([SUB-T DATE],
Center
Indicator
Meaning
NightShot (39)
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Glossary
x 5.1ch surround sound
x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at
the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear
(right and left) with an additional low-pass
subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for
frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.
The latest image coding format standardized
jointly by two international standardization
organizations, the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in
2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG2
format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice
the efficiency. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4
AVC/H.264 to encode high definition movies.
x AVCHD format
A high definition digital video camera format
used to record an HD (high definition) signal
using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.
x Thumbnail
Reduced-size images which enable you to view
many images at the same time. The VISUAL
INDEX screen, the Film Roll Index screen and the
Face Index screen use a thumbnail display system.
x Dolby Digital
An audio encoding (compression) system
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.
x VIDEO mode
One of the recording formats you can select when
using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition)
image quality. VIDEO mode provides excellent
compatibility with other DVD devices.
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator
Sound compression technology developed by
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio
efficiently while preserving high sound quality.
Sounds are compressed effectively with high
quality sound, and it enables producing 5.1ch
surround sound.
x VBR
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recording
format for automatically controlling the bit rate
(the volume of recording data in a given time
segment) according to the scene being recorded.
For fast-moving video, a lot of media space is
used to produce a clear image, so the recording
time to the media shortens.
x DVD format
A format used to record an SD (standard
definition) signal on 8 cm DVD discs.
x JPEG
x VR mode
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts
Group, a still image data compression (data
capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder
records still images in JPEG format.
One of the recording formats you can select when
using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition)
image quality. VR mode enables editing (deleting
or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder
Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR
mode compatible DVD device.
x MPEG
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,
the group of standards for the coding (image
compression) of video (movie) and audio. There
are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your
camcorder records movies with SD (standard
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.
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G
P
H
M
MANAGE MEDIA category
Movie
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)
I
Q
N
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack
R
Number of recordable still
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)
O
J
L
REMAINING SET (Movie
LAST SCENE DEL (Last
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Index (Continued)
REMOTE CTRL (Remote
U
S
V
VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth
Viewfinder lens adjustment
W
Still image
X
T
Z
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Additional information on this product and answers
to frequently asked questions can be found at our
Customer Support Website.
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