Sony HDR-UX9E, UX10E, UX20E, UX19E User Manual

3-285-373-12(1)

Digital HD Video Camera Recorder

Operating Guide

HDR-UX9E/UX10E/ UX19E/UX20E

Enjoying with your

camcorder

Getting Started 19

Recording/Playback

Editing 54

Utilizing the media 70

Customizing your

camcorder

Performing with a

computer

Troubleshooting 107

Additional Information 122

Quick Reference 137

103

Read this before operating your camcorder

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

WARNING

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

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.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 (i.e., marked with or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

ATTENTION

The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the picture and sound of this unit.

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable Accessory: Remote Commander

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste.

By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only.

To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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, 1080075 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.

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-UX10E 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-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

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.

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.

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. 103).

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.

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.

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”)

*(for

* You can use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

whether Mark2 is indicated or not.

• See page 31 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. 129).

• 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. 23) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 28) /access lamp (p. 30) is lit or flashing:

– to remove the battery pack or AC

Adaptor from the camcorder.

– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to

the camcorder.

– to eject the

“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

• 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-UX19E/

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-UX9E/UX10E: It is recommended that you use a DVDRW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 36). HDR-UX19E/UX20E: It is recommended that you use the internal memory of your camcorder for trial recording (p. 36).

• 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 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.

UX20E) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Images cannot be saved or recorded. In such a case, save the images on other media (p. 59, 66, 103) first, then format the media (p. 76).

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).

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 (HDRUX19E/UX20E)

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 that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 81) 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-UX20E.

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

Read this before operating your

camcorder .................................... 2

Subject examples and solutions ... 10

Enjoying with your camcorder

Enjoy using various “Media”

according to your needs ............. 11

Operation flow............................... 12

Features of the media ................... 14

“ HOME” and “ OPTION”

- Taking advantage of two types of

menus ........................................ 16

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items

.................................................... 19

Step 2: Charging the battery pack

.................................................... 20

Step 3: Turning the power on and

setting the date and time ........... 23

Changing the language setting .....24

Step 4: Making adjustments before

recording .................................... 25

Step 5: Selecting the media ......... 26

Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory

Stick PRO Duo” ......................... 28

Recording/Playback

Recording and playback with ease

(Easy Handycam operation) ...... 32

Recording ..................................... 36

Zooming ........................................ 38

Recording sound with more presence

(5.1ch surround recording) ......... 38

Starting recording quickly (QUICK

ON) .............................................. 39

Recording high quality still images

during movie recording (Dual Rec)

..................................................... 39

Recording in dark places (NightShot)

..................................................... 39

Adjusting the exposure for backlit

subjects ....................................... 40

Recording in mirror mode ............. 40

Recording the fast action in slow-

motion (SMTH SLW REC) ............ 40

Playback ....................................... 42

Searching for desired scenes by

pinpoint (Film Roll Index) ............ 45

Searching for desired scenes by face

(Face Index) ................................ 45

Searching for desired images by date

(Date Index) ................................ 46

Using PB zoom .............................. 46

Play back a series of still images

(Slide show) ................................. 47

Playing the image on a TV ........... 47

Editing

(OTHERS) category ................ 54

Deleting images ............................ 55

Capturing a still image from a movie

(HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) ... 57

Dubbing/copying images from one

media to another media on your

camcorder ..................................59

Dividing movies ............................ 62

Creating the Playlist .....................63

Dubbing movies to other recording

devices ....................................... 66

Printing still images (PictBridge

compliant printer) .......................68

Utilizing the media

(MANAGE MEDIA) category

....................................................70

Making the disc compatible with

playback on other devices

(Finalizing) ................................. 71

Playing a disc on other devices .... 74

Checking the media information ...76

Formatting the media ....................76

Recording additional movies after

finalizing .....................................78

Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT

GUIDE) .......................................79

Repairing the image database file

....................................................80

Preventing data on the internal

memory of the camcorder from being recovered (HDR-UX19E/

UX20E) .......................................81

Functions set in the OPTION

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

Performing with a computer

What you can do with Windows

computer ..................................103

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ..........................107

Warning indicators and messages

..................................................118

Customizing your camcorder

What you can do with the

(SETTINGS) category of the

HOME MENU .............................82

Using the HOME MENU ................ 82

List of the (SETTINGS) category

items ........................................... 82

MOVIE SETTINGS .......................84

(Items for recording movies)

PHOTO SETTINGS ......................88

(Items for recording still images)

VIEW IMAGES SET .....................90

(Items to customize the display)

SOUND/DISP SET .......................91

(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)

OUTPUT SETTINGS ....................93

(Items for connecting other devices)

CLOCK/ LANG ..........................94

(Items to set clock and language)

GENERAL SET ............................94

(Other setup items)

Activating functions using the

OPTION MENU ..........................96

Using the OPTION MENU ............. 96

Recording items on the OPTION

MENU .......................................... 96

Viewing items on the OPTION MENU

..................................................... 97

Additional Information

Using your camcorder abroad ....122

Files/folder structure on the internal

memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) and

a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ......124

Precautions and maintenance ....125

About the Disc ............................ 125

About the AVCHD format ............ 126

About the “Memory Stick” ........... 127

About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack

................................................... 128

About the x.v.Color ..................... 129

About handling of your camcorder

................................................... 129

Specifications ..............................133

Quick Reference

Identifying parts and controls ......137

Indicators displayed during recording/

playback ...................................141

Glossary ......................................143

Index ...........................................144

Subject examples and solutions

Checking your golf swing

Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach

B SMTH SLW REC ....................... 40 B Back light.................................. 40

B BEACH .................................... 100

B SNOW..................................... 100

Capturing still images during movie recording

B Dual Rec ...................................39 BSPOTLIGHT ............................ 100

Flowers in closeup

B PORTRAIT...............................100

B FOCUS ......................................98

B TELE MACRO ............................ 98

Focusing on the dog on the left

A child on the stage under a spot light

Fireworks with all its splendor

B FIREWORKS ............................. 99

B FOCUS ...................................... 98

A sleeping child under dim light

side of the screen

B FOCUS ......................................98

B SPOT FOCUS ............................98

B NightShot ................................. 39

B COLOR SLOW SHTR............... 101

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-UX19E/UX20E), a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 26). 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-UX19E/UX20E) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” to a disc without using other devices (p. 59).

Enjoying with your camcorder

b Notes

• You may not be able to dub movies depending on the type of your camcorder. For details on the compatibility of types, see page 59.

Operation flow

B Get ready

x Selecting the media (p. 26)

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. 36)

Your camcorder is compatible with the AVCHD format “1920 × 1080/50i” (p. 126) which provides highly detailed, beautiful images.

b Notes

• The default setting is [HD SP] which is the AVCHD format “1440 × 1080/50i.” For details on how to change the setting, see page 84.

• 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. 47).

z Tips

• Refer also to the information about [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 48).

• 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. 59)

x Dubbing movies to other recording devices (p. 66)

x Editing images on a computer (p. 103)

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 “Memory Stick” types, see page 4.

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 (55, 62)

Finalizing required to play on other devices (71)

Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (78)

Formatting the used disc to use it again (77)

Making longer recordings on a side of a disc – – –

aa ––

aaaa

aa ––

SD (standard definition) image quality

Disc type DVD-RW

DVD+RWDVD-R DVD+

VIDEO VR

Disc symbols

Deleting the most recent movie (56)

Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (55, 62)

Finalizing required to play on other devices (71)

Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (78)

Formatting the used disc to use it again (77)

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-UX19E/UX20E) and one side of a disc. Recordable time differs depending on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 84).

Media type Internal memory

(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)

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 × 1080/50i” of the AVCHD format.

Record “1440 × 1080/50i” 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. 76).

• If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of the disc (p. 125).

• For details on recordable time for movies on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” see page 31.

( ): the minimum recording time

DVD+R DL

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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. 17).

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. 20)

Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 20)

Component A/V cable (1) (p. 49, 51)

A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 66)

Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1) (p. 20)

CD-ROM “Handycam Application Software” (1) (p. 103)

– Picture Motion Browser (Software) – PMB Guide

“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)

Getting Started

USB cable (1) (p. 67, 68)

Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 140)

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. 128) 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. 23)/ ACCESS lamp (p. 28)/access lamp (p. 30) is turned off.

• When storing the battery pack, fully discharge the battery pack before storing it for an extended period (see page 129 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.

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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”:

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

Image quality HD SD HD SD

NP-FH50 75 90 40 45

80 95 40 50

NP-FH60 (supplied)

100 120 50 60

105 130 55 65

NP-FH70 160 195 85 100

170 205 90 105

NP-FH100 370 440 190 230

385 470 200 245

When the media is set to the disc:

Battery pack

Continuous recording time

Typical recording time*

Image quality HD SD HD SD

NP-FH50 65 80 35 40

65 85 35 45

NP-FH60 (supplied)

85 105 45 55

90 115 45 60

NP-FH70 140 170 70 90

145 185 75 95

NP-FH100 320 385 165 200

335 415 175 215

* 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 26.

• 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-UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”:

Battery pack

LCD panel opened*

Image quality HD SD HD SD

NP-FH50 110 125 125 135

NP-FH60

145 165 165 180

(supplied)

NP-FH70 235 270 270 290

NP-FH100 535 600 600 650

When the media is set to the disc:

Battery pack

LCD panel opened*

Image quality HD SD HD SD

NP-FH50 90 105 100 115

NP-FH60

120 140 130 150

(supplied)

NP-FH70 195 230 215 245

NP-FH100 440 515 485 555

* When the LCD backlight is on.

b Notes

• For details on how to set the media, see page 26.

On the battery pack

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

(Movie) / (Still) lamps (p. 23) or the

ACCESS lamp (p. 28) /access lamp (p. 30).

/CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during

• The 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. – 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)

• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be

3 Select the desired geographical

area with / , then touch [NEXT].

4 Set [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].

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. 95).

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. 90).

• Refer to page 123 for information concerning “World time difference.”

• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 130).

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. 94).

8 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 set the date and time again (p. 132).

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. 91) 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. 92).

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-UX9E/UX10E: Movie: Disc Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”

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

HDR-UX19E/UX20E: Movie: Internal memory Still image: Internal memory

Internal Memory

Movie Still image

HDR-UX19E/UX20E

For HDR-UX9E/UX10E, 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. 28).

4 [ INT. MEMORY]

(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)

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-UX19E/UX20E)

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-UX19E/UX20E)

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-UX19E/ UX20E)

Disc

The icon displayed on the screen varies, depending on the disc used (p. 7).

“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 (HDRUX19E/UX20E) 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. 14).

b Notes

• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc

beforehand, using a soft cloth (p. 126).

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].

b Notes

• You cannot use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 32). 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.

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.

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 Handycam operation (p. 32), the recording format is fixed to [VIDEO].

• When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3].

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.

b Notes

• You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 14) of 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 pickup lens (p. 131). 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 – while the ACCESS lamp is flashing – while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO

OPEN] is displayed on the screen

• 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.

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.

Getting Started

Continued ,

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 media” on page 76.

• You can check the right disc using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (p. 79).

“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 camcorder, see page 4.

z Tips

• To record only still images on the “Memory

Stick PRO Duo,”

procedure after step 3.

you do not need perform the

1 Open the LCD panel.

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.

The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen appears on the LCD screen when you insert a new “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”

2 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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