Sony HDR-UX10 User Manual

3-285-372-11(1)

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

HDR-UX10/UX20

Enjoying with your

camcorder

Getting Started 21

Recording/Playback

Editing 56

Utilizing the media 72

Customizing your

camcorder

Performing with a

computer

Troubleshooting 109

Additional Information 124

Quick Reference 139

Spanish Quick Guide/

Guía rápida en español

105

149

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance, and keep this manual for future reference. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance, or the one described in the operating instructions and adhere to them.

Use

Power Sources

This set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of electrical power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. For those sets designed to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Polarization

This set may be equipped with a polarized ac power cord plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to have a suitable outlet installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by forcing it in.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire or electric shock.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into the set through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the set.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

Cleaning

Unplug the set from the wall outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth lightly dampened with water for cleaning the exterior of the set.

Installation

Water and Moisture

Do not use power-line operated sets near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

Power-Cord Protection

Route the power cord so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and the point where the cord exits from the appliance.

Accessories

Do not place the set on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the set. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer.

Ventilation

The slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the set, and to protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must never be blocked or covered.

– Never cover the slots and openings with a cloth

or other materials.

– Never block the slots and openings by placing

the set on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

– Never place the set in a confined space, such as

a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is provided.

– Do not place the set near or over a radiator or

heat register, or where it is exposed to direct sunlight.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (Continued)

Lightning

For added protection for this set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the set due to lightning and power-line surges.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

– When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

– If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen

into the set. – If the set has been exposed to rain or water. – If the set has been subject to excessive shock by

being dropped, or the cabinet has been

damaged. – If the set does not operate normally when

following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are specified in the

operating instructions. Improper adjustment of

other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the set to normal operation. – When the set exhibits a distinct change in

performance – this indicates a need for service.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service the set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is in safe operating condition.

Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original parts.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

Read this before operating your camcorder

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Replace the battery with the specified type only. Otherwise, fire or injury may result.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. HDRSerial No. Model No. ACNo.

For customers in the U.S.A. and CANADA

RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.

For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-8228837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

For customers in the U.S.A.

If you have any questions about this product, you may call:

Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). The number below is for the FCC related matters

only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX10 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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX20 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

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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Note

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.

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:

– 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.

The supplied interface cable must be used w ith the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For the State of California, USA only

Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate

Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate.

Notes on use

Your camcorder is supplied with two kinds of operations guides.

– “Operating Guide” (This manual) – “PMB Guide” for using your camcorder

with a computer connected (stored on the supplied CD-ROM) (p. 105).

Types of the disc you can use in your camcorder

You can use the following discs only. – 8 cm DVD-RW – 8 cm DVD+RW – 8 cm DVD-R – 8 cm DVD+R DL

Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 16 for details.

For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder.

* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has

a mark.

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.

*(for

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”)

– (“Memory Stick

PRO-HG Duo”)

* You can use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

whether Mark2 is indicated or not.

• See page 33 for the recordable time of a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” / “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” (This size can be used with your camcorder.)

“Memory Stick” (You cannot use it in your camcorder.)

• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory

Stick PRO-HG Duo” “Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.

are both referred to as

• 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.

Using the camcorder

• Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts.

Viewfinder LCD screen

Battery

• The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder” (p. 131).

• To prevent the media from being broken or recorded images from being lost, do not do the following when either of the

(Movie)/ (Still) la

mps (p. 25) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 30) /access lamp (p. 32) is lit or flashing:

– to remove the battery pack or AC

Adaptor from the camcorder.

– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to

the camcorder.

– to eject the

“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• 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 highprecision 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.

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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-UX20) or a

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.

• 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

• Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without any problems. HDR-UX10: It is recommended that you use a DVDRW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 38). HDR-UX20: It is recommended that you use the internal memory of your camcorder for trial recording (p. 38).

• 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.

• TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a TV, you need a NTSC 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.

“Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save the images on other media (p. 61, 68, 105) first, then format the media (p. 78).

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. 26).

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 camcorder with the following devices;

– Other AVCHD-compatible devices which are

not compatible with High Profile

– Devices which are not compatible with the

AVCHD format

Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-UX20)

Even if you format the internal memory (p. 78), you may not delete data from the internal memory completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 83) to 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.

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. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.

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-UX20.

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

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3

Read this before operating your

camcorder .................................... 5

Subject examples and solutions ... 12

Enjoying with your camcorder

Enjoy using various “Media”

according to your needs ............. 13

Operation flow............................... 14

Features of the media ................... 16

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of

menus ........................................ 18

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

.................................................... 21

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

.................................................... 22

Step 3: Turning the power on and

setting the date and time ........... 25

Changing the language setting .....26

Step 4: Making adjustments before

recording .................................... 27

Step 5: Selecting the media ......... 28

Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory

Stick PRO Duo” ......................... 30

Recording/Playback

Recording and playback with ease

(Easy Handycam operation) ...... 34

Recording ..................................... 38

Zooming ........................................ 40

Recording sound with more presence

(5.1ch surround recording) ......... 40

Starting recording quickly (QUICK

ON) .............................................. 41

Recording high quality still images

during movie recording (Dual Rec)

..................................................... 41

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

..................................................... 41

Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects ....................................... 42

Recording in mirror mode ............. 42

Recording the fast action in slow-

motion (SMTH SLW REC) ............ 42

Playback .......................................44

Searching for desired scenes by

pinpoint (Film Roll Index) ............ 47

Searching for desired scenes by face

(Face Index) ................................ 47

Searching for desired images by date

(Date Index) ................................ 48

Using PB zoom .............................. 48

Play back a series of still images

(Slide show) ................................. 49

Playing the image on a TV ........... 49

Editing

(OTHERS) category ................56

Deleting images ............................57

Capturing a still image from a movie

....................................................59

Dubbing/copying images from one

media to another media on your

camcorder ..................................61

Dividing movies ............................64

Creating the Playlist .....................65

Dubbing movies to other recording

devices .......................................68

Printing recorded still images

(PictBridge compliant printer) ..... 70

Utilizing the media

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

....................................................72

Making the disc compatible with

playback on other devices

(Finalizing) ................................. 73

Playing a disc on other devices .... 76

Checking the media information ...78

Formatting the media ....................78

Recording additional movies after

finalizing .....................................80

Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT

GUIDE) .......................................81

Repairing the image database file

....................................................82

Preventing data on the internal

memory of the camcorder from

being recovered (HDR-UX20) ....83

Functions set in the OPTION

MENU .......................................100

Performing with a computer

What you can do with Windows

computer ..................................105

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ..........................109

Warning indicators and messages

..................................................120

Customizing your camcorder

What you can do with the

(SETTINGS) category of the

HOME MENU .............................84

Using the HOME MENU ................ 84

List of the (SETTINGS) category

items ........................................... 84

MOVIE SETTINGS .......................86

(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ......................90

(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET .....................92

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET .......................93

(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS ....................95

(Items for connecting other devices)

CLOCK/ LANG ..........................96

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET ............................96

(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the

OPTION MENU ..........................98

Using the OPTION MENU ............. 98

Recording items on the OPTION

MENU .......................................... 98

Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

..................................................... 99

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ....124

Files/folder structure on the internal

memory (HDR-UX20) and a

“Memory Stick PRO Duo” .........126

Precautions and maintenance ....127

About the Disc ............................ 127

About the AVCHD format ............ 128

About the “Memory Stick” ........... 129

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

................................................... 130

About the x.v.Color ..................... 131

About handling of your camcorder

................................................... 131

Specifications ..............................135

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ......139

Indicators displayed during recording/

playback ...................................143

Glossary ......................................145

Index ...........................................146

Spanish Quick Guide/Guía rápida en español 149

Subject examples and solutions

Checking your golf swing

Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach

B SMTH SLW REC ....................... 42 B Back light.................................. 42

B BEACH .................................... 102

B SNOW..................................... 102

Capturing still images during movie recording

B Dual Rec ...................................41 BSPOTLIGHT ............................ 102

Flowers in closeup

B PORTRAIT...............................102

B FOCUS .................................... 100

B TELE MACRO .......................... 100

Focusing on the dog on the left

A child on the stage under a spot light

Fireworks with all its splendor

B FIREWORKS ........................... 101

B FOCUS .................................... 100

A sleeping child under dim light

side of the screen

B FOCUS .................................... 100

B SPOT FOCUS ..........................100

B NightShot ................................. 41

B COLOR SLOW SHTR............... 103

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 (HDR-UX20), a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 28). To set the media for 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-UX20) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” to a disc without using other devices (p. 61).

Enjoying with your camcorder

Operation flow

B Get ready

x Selecting the media (p. 28)

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.

B Record using your camcorder (p. 38)

Your camcorder is compatible with the AVCHD format “1920 × 1080/60i” (p. 128), witch provides highly detailed, beautiful images.

b Notes

• The default setting is [HD SP] which is the AVCHD format “1440 × 1080/60i.” For details on how to change the setting, see page 86.

• 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.

B View movies recorded with HD (high definition) image

quality

x Viewing on a high definition TV

You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 49).

z Tips

• Refer also to the information about [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 50).

• 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.

B Save recorded images

x Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your camcorder (p. 61)

x Dubbing movies to other recording devices (p. 68)

x Editing images on a computer (p. 105)

Using the supplied application software “Picture Motion Browser,” you can import images to a computer, and save images on a disc.

Enjoying with your camcorder

Features of the media

You can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, 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 “Memory Stick” types, see page 6.

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.

HD (high definition) image quality Disc type DVD-

Disc symbols

( ) indicates the reference page.

DVD+RWDVD-R DVD+

R DL

Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (57, 64) Finalizing required to play on other devices (73) Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (80) Formatting the used disc to use it again (79) Making longer recordings on a side of a disc – – –

aa ––

aaaa aa –– aa ––

SD (standard definition) image quality

Disc type DVD-RW

DVD+RWDVD-R DVD+

VIDEO VR

Disc symbols

Deleting the most recent movie (58) Deleting or editing images on your camcorder

(57, 64) Finalizing required to play on other devices

(73) Making additional recordings on a finalized

disc (80) Formatting the used disc to use it again (79) Making longer recordings on a side of a disc

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.

aaa ––

a –––

–

aa–

aaa ––

––––

R DL

Recording time of movies

Approximate recordable time in minutes on the internal memory (HDR-UX20) and one side of a disc. Recordable time differs depending on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 86).

Media type Internal memory

(HDR-UX20)

DVD-RW/

DVD+RW/DVD-R

HD (high definition) image quality

AVC HD 16M (FH)* (highest quality)

AVC HD 14M (FS) (highest quality)

AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality)

AVC HD 7M (SP)

(standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP)

(long play)

55 (55) – –

– 11 (11) 21 (21)

115 (80) 20 (14) 35 (26)

140 (100) 25 (18) 45 (34)

180 (145) 32 (26) 60 (49)

SD (standard definition) image quality

SD 9M (HQ) (high quality)

SD 6M (SP) (standard quality)

SD 3M (LP) (long play)

Record “1920 × 1080/60i” of the AVCHD format.

Record “1440 × 1080/60i” of the AVCHD format.

115 (100) 20 (18) 35 (32)

170 (100) 30 (18) 55 (32)

325 (215) 60 (44) 110 (80)

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.

• You can confirm the current recordable time with [MEDIA INFO] (p. 78).

• If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of the disc (p. 127).

• For details on recordable time for movies on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” see page 33.

( ): the minimum recording time

DVD+R DL

Enjoying with your camcorder

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.

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of menus

“ HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your camcorder

(HELP) Displays a description of the item (p. 19).

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied.

AC Adaptor (1) (p. 22)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 22)

Component A/V cable (1) (p. 51, 53)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 53, 68)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 22)

CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 105)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software) – PMB Guide

“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

Getting Started

USB cable (1) (p. 69, 70)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 142)

A button-type lithium battery is already installed.

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

POWER switch

Battery pack

Jack cover

DC plug

You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series) (p. 130) after attaching it to your camcorder.

b Notes

• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder.

AC Adaptor

1 Slide the POWER switch in the

direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).

2 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).

DC IN jack

CHG (charge) lamp

To the wall outlet (wall socket)

Power cord (Mains lead)

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.

4 Connect the power cord (mains

lead) to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet (wall socket).

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged.

5 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.

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).

2 Press and hold the BATT (battery

release) button and remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.

BATT (battery release) button

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.

Remaining battery (approx.)

Recording capacity (approx.)

Getting Started

b Notes

• When you remove the battery pack or disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the

(Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 25)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 30)/access lamp (p. 32) is turned off.

• When storing the battery pack, fully discharge the battery pack before storing it for an extended period (see page 131 for the details of storage).

To use a power source from a wall outlet (wall socket)

Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

To check the remaining battery (Battery Info)

Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then press DISP/BATT INFO.

Charging time

Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.

Battery pack Charging time

NP-FH50 135 NP-FH60 (supplied) 135 NP-FH70 170 NP-FH100 390

Available recording 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.

Continued ,

Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)

When the media is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”:

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

Image quality HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 70 90 35 45

75 95 40 50

NP-FH60 (supplied)

95 120 50 60

100 130 50 65

NP-FH70 150 195 80 100

160 205 85 105

NP-FH100 350 440 180 230

370 470 190 245

When the media is set to the disc:

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

Image quality HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 60 80 30 40

65 85 35 45

NP-FH60 (supplied)

80 105 40 55 90 115 45 60

NP-FH70 130 170 65 90

140 185 70 95

NP-FH100 305 385 160 200

325 415 170 215

* Typical recording time shows the time when

you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming.

b Notes

• For details on how to set the media, see page 28.

• 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.

Available Playback time

Approximate time (min.) available when you use a fully charged battery pack.

“HD” stands for high definition image quality,

SD” stands for standard image quality.

and “

When the media is set to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”:

Battery pack

LCD panel opened*

Image quality HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 110 125 120 135 NP-FH60

145 165 160 180

(supplied) NP-FH70 235 270 255 290 NP-FH100 535 600 580 650

When the media is set to the disc:

Battery pack

LCD panel opened*

Image quality HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 90 100 100 115 NP-FH60

120 135 130 150

(supplied) NP-FH70 195 220 215 245 NP-FH100 440 500 485 555

* When the LCD backlight is on.

b Notes

• For details on how to set the media, see page 28.

On the battery pack

• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the

(Movie) / (Still) lamps (p. 25) or the

ACCESS lamp (p. 30) /access lamp (p. 32).

• The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 23) will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions:

– The battery pack is not attached correctly. – The battery pack is damaged. – The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery

Info only).

LCD panel closed

• 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 NPFH100 battery pack.

• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30, which only allows short recording and playback times, with your camcorder.

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.

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.

• 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.

Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time

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.

Touch the button on the LCD screen.

POWER switch

1 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 (Still): To record still images

When turning your camcorder on for the first time, go to step 3.

Getting Started

2 Touch (HOME) t

(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/

LANG] t [CLOCK SET].

The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.

Continued ,

Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued)

b Notes

3 Select the desired geographical

area with / , then touch [NEXT].

4 Set [DST SET] or [SUMMERTIME],

then touch [NEXT].

5 Set [Y] (year) with / .

6 Select [M] with / , then

set the month with / .

7 Set [D] (day), hour and minute in

the same way, then touch [NEXT].

• 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 set the date and time again (p. 134).

• 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.

• 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 ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 97).

z Tips

• The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the media, and can be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 92).

• Refer to page 125 for information concerning “World time difference.”

• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 132).

8 Make sure that the clock is

correctly set, then touch .

The clock starts. You can set any year up to the year

2037. For midnight, set it to 12:00 AM.

For midday, set it to 12:00 PM.

To turn off the power

Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).

Changing the language setting

You can change the on-screen displays to show messages in a specified language. To select the screen language, touch

(HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET] (p. 96).

Step 4: Making adjustments before recording

Adjusting the LCD panel

Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2).

190 degrees to the

290 degrees

(max.)

2180 degrees (max.)

To turn off the LCD backlight to make the battery last longer

Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until appears. 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.

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] (p. 93) to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

• The information is displayed or hidden (display y no display) each time you press DISP/ BATT INFO.

camcorder

DISP/BATT INFO

Adjusting the viewfinder

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.

Viewfinder

Viewfinder lens adjustment lever

Move it until the image is clear.

z Tips

• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder backlight by

[VF B.LIGHT] (p. 94).

touching (HOME) t

(SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t

Fastening the grip belt

Fasten the grip belt and hold your camcorder correctly.

Getting Started

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 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-UX10:

Movie: Disc Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

/disc/“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and also

HDR-UX20: Movie: Internal memory Still image: Internal memory

Internal Memory

Movie Still image

HDR-UX20

For HDR-UX10, the media for still images is fixed to “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

Disc

Selecting the media for movies

1 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE

MEDIA SET].

The select screen of the media for movies is displayed.

2 Touch the desired image quality

and media.

2 [ MEMORY STICK]

Media: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Image quality: HD (high definition)

3 [DISC]

Media: Disc Image quality: HD (high definition) or SD

(standard definition) The image quality will be selected in “Step

6” (p. 30).

4 [ INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX20)

Media: Internal memory Image quality: SD (standard definition)

5 [ MEMORY STICK]

Media: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Image quality: SD (standard definition)

3 Touch [YES].

1 [ INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX20)

Media: Internal memory Image quality: HD (high definition)

4 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

The media for movies is now set.

2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the

upper right of the screen.

Selecting the media for still images (HDR-UX20)

1 Touch (HOME) t

(MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO

MEDIA SET].

The select screen of the media for still images is displayed.

2 Touch the desired media.

b Notes

• You cannot select the disc as the media for still images.

3 Touch [YES].

4 When [Completed.] appears,

touch .

The media for still images is now set.

Internal memory (HDR-UX20)

Disc

The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the disc used (p. 9).

“Memory Stick PRO Duo”

z Tips

• For recording/playback/editing on the other media, change the media setting.

Getting Started

To confirm the media setting

1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly

until the respective lamp ( (Movie)/

(Still)) lights up.

Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

When recording images by setting the media to the internal memory (HDR-UX20) in “Step 5,” you do not need to perform the procedure in “Step 6.”

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 recording (p. 16).

b Notes

• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc

beforehand, using a soft cloth (p. 128).

1 Check that the power of your

camcorder is on.

2 Slide the disc cover OPEN switch

in the direction of the arrow (OPEN ).

[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen, then the disc cover opens slightly, automatically.

ACCESS lamp (Disc)

Disc cover OPEN switch

3 Set the disc with the recording

side facing your camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks.

Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a single-sided disc.

4 Close the disc cover.

[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD screen.

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.

Pickup lens

When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.

5 When you use a DVD-RW/

DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE].

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