Sony HDR UX9E User Manual

Disposal of waste  
For customers in the U.S.A.  
batteries (applicable in  
the European Union and  
other European countries  
with separate collection  
systems)  
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.  
This symbol on the battery or on the packaging  
indicates that the battery provided with this  
product shall not be treated as household waste.  
Regulatory Information  
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.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Notice for the customers in the  
countries applying EU Directives  
The manufacturer of this product is Sony  
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-  
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for  
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland  
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,  
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters  
please refer to the addresses given in separate  
service or guarantee documents.  
CAUTION  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
Continued ,  
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)  
Note  
Notes on use  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Your camcorder is supplied with two  
kinds of operations guides.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates,  
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,  
if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to  
radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this  
equipment does cause harmful interference to  
radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on,  
the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)  
– “PMB Guide” for using your camcorder  
with a computer connected (stored on the  
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.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
For reliability and durability of recording/  
playback, we recommend that you use Sony  
The supplied interface cable must be used with the  
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a  
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of  
FCC Rules.  
discs or discs with an  
*(for  
VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your  
camcorder.  
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has  
a
mark.  
Battery pack  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must accept any  
interference received, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
b Notes  
• Using a disc other than above may cause the  
unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may  
not be able to remove the disc from your  
camcorder.  
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use  
in your camcorder  
• For recording movies, it is recommended  
that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
of 1 GB or larger marked with:  
(“Memory Stick  
*
PRO Duo”)  
PRO-HG Duo”)  
(“Memory Stick  
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* 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  
Battery  
camcorder.)  
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,  
dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About  
• To prevent the media from being broken  
or recorded images from being lost, do not  
do the following when either of the  
“Memory Stick”  
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)  
(Movie)/  
(Still) lamps (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.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory  
Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to as  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.  
– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to  
the camcorder.  
– to eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• You cannot use any type of memory card  
other than those mentioned above.  
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used  
only with “Memory Stick PRO”  
compatible equipment.  
• Do not attach a label or the like on a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory  
Stick Duo Adaptor.  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
with “Memory Stick” compatible  
equipment, insert the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo  
Adaptor.  
• When connecting your camcorder to  
another device with a cable, be sure to  
insert the connector plug in the correct  
way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the  
terminal will damage the terminal and  
may result in a malfunction of your  
camcorder.  
About menu items, LCD panel,  
viewfinder, and lens  
• A menu item that is grayed out is not  
available under the current recording or  
playback conditions.  
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are  
manufactured using extremely high-  
precision technology, so over 99.99% of  
the pixels are operational for effective  
use. However, there may be some tiny  
black points and/or bright points (white,  
red, blue, or green in color) that appear  
constantly on the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder. These points are normal  
results of the manufacturing process and  
do not affect the recording in any way.  
Using the camcorder  
• Do not hold the camcorder by the  
following parts.  
Viewfinder  
LCD screen  
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)  
If you cannot record/play back  
images, format the media  
If you repeat recording/deleting images for  
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on  
the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/  
UX20E) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Images cannot be saved or recorded. In  
such a case, save the images on other media  
(p. 59, 66, 103) first, then format the media  
Black point  
White, red, blue or  
green point  
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,  
or the lens to direct sunlight for long  
periods of time may cause malfunctions.  
About changing the language setting  
The on-screen displays in each local  
language are used for illustrating the  
operating procedures. Change the screen  
language before using your camcorder if  
necessary (p. 24).  
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might  
cause your camcorder to malfunction.  
Take images of the sun only in low light  
conditions, such as at dusk.  
On recording  
On playing back recorded images on  
other devices  
• Your camcorder is compatible with  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for  
HD (high definition) image quality  
recording. Therefore, you cannot play  
back images recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality on your  
• Before starting to record, test the  
recording function to make sure the image  
and sound are recorded without any  
problems.  
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:  
It is recommended that you use a DVD-  
RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 36).  
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:  
camcorder with the following devices;  
– Other AVCHD-compatible devices which are  
not compatible with High Profile  
It is recommended that you use the  
internal memory of your camcorder for  
trial recording (p. 36).  
– Devices which are not compatible with the  
AVCHD format  
• Compensation for the contents of  
recordings cannot be provided, even if  
recording or playback is not possible due  
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage  
media, etc.  
Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-  
UX19E/UX20E)  
• TV color systems differ depending on the  
countries/regions. To view your  
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL  
system-based TV.  
• Television programs, films, video tapes,  
and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials  
may be contrary to the copyright laws.  
Even if you format the internal memory  
(p. 76), you may not delete data from the  
internal memory completely. When you  
transfer the camcorder, it is recommended  
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.  
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About the Carl Zeiss lens  
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl  
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by  
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony  
Corporation, and produces superior images.  
It adopts the MTF measurement system for  
video cameras and offers a quality typical  
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your  
camcorder is T -coated to suppress  
unwanted reflections and faithfully  
reproduce colors.  
About the marks used in this manual  
The operations available depend on the  
media used. The following marks are  
used to indicate the type of media you can  
use for a particular operation.  
Internal memory  
Disc  
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The  
number value indicates the amount of light  
from a subject coming into the lens.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
About this manual  
• The images of the LCD screen and the  
viewfinder used in this manual for  
illustration purposes are captured using a  
digital still camera, and therefore may  
appear different.  
• 8 cm DVD disc is referred to as “Disc” in  
this manual.  
• The internal memory, disc and “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” are all referred to as  
“Media” in this manual.  
• Design and specifications of recording  
media and other accessories are subject to  
change without notice.  
• The illustrations used on this manual are  
based on the model HDR-UX20E.  
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Table of Contents  
Recording high quality still images  
..................................................... 39  
Read this before operating your  
Enjoy using various “Media”  
HOME” and “ OPTION”  
- Taking advantage of two types of  
menus ........................................ 16  
Step 1: Checking supplied items  
Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
(OTHERS) category ................54  
Capturing a still image from a movie  
Step 3: Turning the power on and  
Dubbing/copying images from one  
camcorder .................................. 59  
Step 4: Making adjustments before  
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory  
Dubbing movies to other recording  
Printing still images (PictBridge  
Recording and playback with ease  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
....................................................70  
Making the disc compatible with  
(Finalizing) ................................. 71  
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MENU .........................................98  
OPTION  
Recording additional movies after  
Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT  
What you can do with Windows  
Repairing the image database file  
Preventing data on the internal  
memory of the camcorder from  
UX20E) .......................................81  
Warning indicators and messages  
(SETTINGS) category of the  
HOME MENU .............................82  
Files/folder structure on the internal  
a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ......124  
(SETTINGS) category  
items ........................................... 82  
CLOCK/ LANG ..........................94  
Indicators displayed during recording/  
OPTION MENU ..........................96  
Recording items on the OPTION  
MENU .......................................... 96  
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU  
..................................................... 97  
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Subject examples and solutions  
Checking your  
golf swing  
Getting a good  
shot of a ski slope  
or beach  
BSMTH SLW REC ....................... 40  
BBack light.................................. 40  
BBEACH.................................... 100  
BSNOW..................................... 100  
Capturing still  
images during  
movie recording  
A child on the  
stage under a  
spot light  
BDual Rec ................................... 39  
BSPOTLIGHT ............................ 100  
Flowers in close-  
up  
Fireworks with all  
its splendor  
BPORTRAIT............................... 100  
BFOCUS ...................................... 98  
BFIREWORKS ............................. 99  
BFOCUS...................................... 98  
BTELE MACRO............................ 98  
Focusing on the  
dog on the left  
A sleeping child  
under dim light  
side of the screen  
BFOCUS ...................................... 98  
BSPOT FOCUS ............................ 98  
BNightShot ................................. 39  
BCOLOR SLOW SHTR............... 101  
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Enjoying with your camcorder  
Enjoy using various “Media”  
according to your needs  
Selecting the media  
You can select a desired media for recording/playback/editing from the internal memory  
(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).  
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.  
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Operation flow  
BGet 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.  
BRecord 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.  
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BView movies recorded with HD (high definition) image  
quality  
x Viewing on a high definition TV  
You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image  
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.  
BSave 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.  
( ) indicates the reference page.  
HD (high definition) image quality  
Disc type  
DVD- DVD+ DVD-R DVD+  
RW  
RW  
R DL  
Disc symbols  
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)  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc  
a
SD (standard definition) image quality  
Disc type  
DVD-RW*  
DVD+ DVD-R DVD+  
RW  
R DL  
VIDEO  
VR  
Disc symbols  
Deleting the most recent movie (56)  
a
a
a
a
Deleting or editing images on your camcorder  
Finalizing required to play on other devices  
**  
a
a
a
a
a
a
Making additional recordings on a finalized  
disc (78)  
a
Formatting the used disc to use it again (77)  
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc  
a
a
a
a
*
There are 2 recording formats, VIDEO mode and VR mode, for DVD-RW.  
Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized  
may cause the computer to malfunction.  
**  
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Recording time of movies  
Approximate recordable time in minutes on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) and  
one side of a disc. Recordable time differs depending on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 84).  
( ): the minimum recording time  
Media type  
Internal memory  
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
DVD-RW/  
DVD+RW/DVD-R  
DVD+R DL  
HD (high definition) image quality  
AVC HD 16M (FH)*  
(highest quality)  
55 (55)  
AVC HD 14M (FS)*  
(highest quality)  
AVC HD 9M (HQ)**  
(high quality)  
AVC HD 7M (SP)**  
(standard quality)  
AVC HD 5M (LP)**  
(long play)  
11 (11)  
20 (14)  
25 (18)  
32 (26)  
21 (21)  
35 (26)  
45 (34)  
60 (49)  
115 (80)  
140 (100)  
180 (145)  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
SD 9M (HQ) (high  
115 (100)  
20 (18)  
35 (32)  
quality)  
SD 6M (SP) (standard  
170 (100)  
30 (18)  
60 (44)  
55 (32)  
quality)  
SD 3M (LP) (long play)  
325 (215)  
110 (80)  
*
Record “1920 × 1080/50i” of the AVCHD format.  
Record “1440 × 1080/50i” of the AVCHD format.  
**  
b Notes  
• The aspect ratio of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide).  
z Tips  
• Figures such as 16M and 14M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.  
• 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.  
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the  
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time.  
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces  
the overall recording time.  
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“ HOME” and “ OPTION”  
- Taking advantage of two types of menus  
HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your  
camcorder  
(HELP)  
Displaysa description of  
the item (p. 17).  
Category  
BCategories and items of the HOME MENU  
(CAMERA) category  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
Items  
MOVIE*1  
PHOTO*1  
Page  
Items  
Page  
MOVIE MEDIA SET*1  
PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3  
FINALIZE*1  
SMTH SLW REC  
MEDIA INFO  
MEDIA FORMAT*1  
(VIEW IMAGES) category  
Items  
VISUAL INDEX*1  
INDEX*1  
INDEX*1  
Page  
UNFINALIZE  
DISC SELECT GUIDE  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
(SETTINGS) category*1  
To customize your camcorder (p. 82).  
PLAYLIST  
(OTHERS) category  
*1 You can also set these items during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 32). For the items  
Items  
DELETE*2  
PHOTO CAPTURE*3  
MOVIE DUB*3  
PHOTO COPY*3  
EDIT  
Page  
available in the  
(SETTINGS), see page 82.  
*2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can set  
this menu item when the setting of [MOVIE  
MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal  
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the  
“Memory Stick.”  
*3 This function may not be able to use, depending  
on the your camcorder model.  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
PRINT  
USB CONNECT  
TV CONNECT Guide*1  
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Using the HOME MENU  
4
5
Touch the desired item.  
Example: [EDIT]  
1
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to turn on  
the power.  
Follow the guide on the screen for  
further operation.  
To hide the HOME MENU screen  
Touch  
.
2
3
Press  
(HOME) A (or B).  
BWhen you want to know something  
about the function of each item on  
the HOME MENU - HELP  
(HOME) B  
1
Press  
(HOME).  
The HOME MENU appears.  
(HOME) A  
Touch the desired category.  
Example:  
(OTHERS) category  
2
Touch  
(HELP).  
The bottom of the  
orange.  
(HELP) turns  
Continued ,  
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HOME” and “ OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menus  
(Continued)  
3
Touch the item you want to learn  
more about.  
When you touch an item, its explanation  
appears on the screen.  
To apply the option, touch [YES],  
otherwise, touch [NO].  
To deactivate the HELP  
Touch  
(HELP) again in step 2.  
Using the OPTION MENU  
Just a touch on the screen during shooting  
or playback displays the functions available  
at that moment. You will find it easy to  
make various settings. See page 96 for  
further details.  
(OPTION)  
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items  
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)  
(p. 20)  
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)  
CD-ROM “Handycam Application  
Software” (1) (p. 103)  
Picture Motion Browser (Software)  
PMB Guide  
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 20)  
Component A/V cable (1) (p. 49, 51)  
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)  
A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 51, 66)  
Wireless Remote Commander (1)  
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.  
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack  
POWER switch  
DC IN jack  
Battery pack  
CHG (charge) lamp  
To the wall outlet  
(wall socket)  
AC Adaptor  
Jack cover  
DC plug  
Power cord (Mains lead)  
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series) (p. 128) after  
attaching it to your camcorder.  
Open the jack cover, and connect the  
DC plug of the AC Adaptor.  
Make sure that the v mark on the DC  
plug is facing to the v mark on your  
camcorder.  
b Notes  
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.  
4
5
Connect the power cord (mains  
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the  
direction of the arrow to OFF  
(CHG) (The default setting).  
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and  
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp  
turns off when the battery is fully  
charged.  
Align the terminals of the battery  
pack and your camcorder (1),  
then attach the battery pack in the  
direction of the arrow until it  
clicks (2).  
After charging the battery pack,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from  
the DC IN jack on your  
camcorder.  
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder.  
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b Notes  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN  
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC  
plug.  
To remove the battery pack  
1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG).  
After a while, the approximate recordable  
time and battery information appear for  
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery  
information for up to 20 seconds by  
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the  
information is displayed.  
2 Press and hold the BATT (battery  
release) button and remove the battery  
pack in the direction of the arrow.  
BATT (battery release) button  
Remaining battery (approx.)  
Recording capacity (approx.)  
Charging time  
b Notes  
Approximate time (min.) required when  
you fully charge a fully discharged battery  
pack.  
• When you remove the battery pack or  
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the  
(Movie) lamp/  
(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).  
Battery pack  
NP-FH50  
Charging time  
135  
135  
170  
390  
NP-FH60 (supplied)  
NP-FH70  
To use a power source from a wall  
outlet (wall socket)  
NP-FH100  
Available recording time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
Make the same connections as you do when  
charging the battery pack. The battery pack  
will not lose its charge in this case.  
HD” stands for high definition image quality,  
and “SD” stands for standard image quality.  
To check the remaining battery  
(Battery Info)  
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then  
press DISP/BATT INFO.  
Continued ,  
21  
         
Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)  
When the media is set to the internal  
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the  
Memory Stick PRO Duo:  
Available Playback time  
Approximate time (min.) available when  
you use a fully charged battery pack.  
HD” stands for high definition image quality,  
and “SD” stands for standard image quality.  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
When the media is set to the internal  
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the  
Memory Stick PRO Duo:  
Image quality  
NP-FH50  
HD  
75  
SD  
HD  
40  
40  
50  
55  
SD  
45  
50  
60  
65  
90  
95  
80  
LCD panel  
opened*  
LCD panel  
closed  
Battery pack  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
100 120  
105 130  
160 195  
170 205  
370 440  
385 470  
Image quality  
NP-FH50  
HD  
SD  
HD  
SD  
NP-FH70  
85 100  
90 105  
190 230  
200 245  
110 125  
145 165  
125 135  
165 180  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
NP-FH100  
NP-FH70  
235 270  
535 600  
270 290  
600 650  
NP-FH100  
When the media is set to the disc:  
When the media is set to the disc:  
Continuous  
recording  
time  
Typical  
recording  
time*  
Battery pack  
LCD panel  
opened*  
LCD panel  
closed  
Battery pack  
Image quality  
NP-FH50  
HD  
65  
SD  
HD  
35  
35  
45  
45  
70  
75  
SD  
40  
45  
55  
60  
90  
95  
Image quality  
NP-FH50  
HD  
SD  
HD  
SD  
80  
85  
90 105  
100 115  
130 150  
65  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
120 140  
NP-FH60  
(supplied)  
85 105  
90 115  
NP-FH70  
195 230  
440 515  
215 245  
485 555  
NP-FH100  
NP-FH70  
140 170  
145 185  
320 385  
335 415  
* When the LCD backlight is on.  
NP-FH100  
165 200  
175 215  
b Notes  
• For details on how to set the media, see page 26.  
* Typical recording time shows the time when  
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the  
power on/off and zooming.  
On the battery pack  
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the  
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the  
b Notes  
(Movie) /  
(Still) lamps (p. 23) or the  
ACCESS lamp (p. 28) /access lamp (p. 30).  
• For details on how to set the media, see page 26.  
• The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during  
charging, or Battery Info (p. 21) will not be  
correctly displayed under the following  
conditions:  
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.  
– The battery pack is damaged.  
• All times measured when [REC MODE] is set  
to [HD SP]/[SD SP] under the following  
conditions:  
Top:When the LCD backlight turns on.  
Bottom:When recording with the viewfinder  
while the LCD panel is closed.  
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery  
Info only).  
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Step 3: Turning the  
power on and setting  
the date and time  
• The power will not be supplied from the battery  
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the  
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the  
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from  
the wall outlet (wall socket).  
• When attaching an optional video light, it is  
recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-  
FH100 battery pack.  
Set the date and time when using this  
camcorder for the first time. If you do not  
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]  
screen appears every time you turn on your  
camcorder or change the POWER switch  
position.  
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,  
which only allows short recording and playback  
times, with your camcorder.  
Touch the button on the LCD screen.  
On the charging/recording/playback time  
• Times measured when using the camcorder at  
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is  
recommended).  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
when you use your camcorder in low  
temperatures.  
• The recording and playback time will be shorter  
depending on the conditions under which you  
use your camcorder.  
POWER switch  
On the AC Adaptor  
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when  
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC  
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)  
immediately if any malfunction occurs while  
using your camcorder.  
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow  
space, such as between a wall and furniture.  
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC  
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic  
objects. This may cause a malfunction.  
1
2
While pressing the green button,  
slide the POWER switch  
repeatedly in the direction of the  
arrow until the respective lamp  
lights up.  
(Movie): To record movies  
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power  
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to  
the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.  
(Still): To record still images  
When turning your camcorder on for the  
first time, go to step 3.  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/  
LANG] t [CLOCK SET].  
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.  
Continued ,  
23  
         
Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued)  
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be  
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You  
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.  
• The lens cover opens automatically when the  
power is turned on. It closes when the playback  
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.  
3
Select the desired geographical  
area with  
[NEXT].  
/
, then touch  
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power  
turns off automatically if you leave your  
camcorder without any operation attempted for  
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power  
([A.SHUT OFF], p. 95).  
4
5
Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch  
[NEXT].  
z Tips  
Set [Y] (year) with  
/
.
• The date and time does not appear during  
recording, but they are automatically recorded  
on the media, and can be displayed during  
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).  
6
7
8
Select [M] with  
set the month with  
/
, then  
.
Changing the language setting  
/
You can change the on-screen displays to  
show messages in a specified language. To  
select the screen language, touch  
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in  
the same way, then touch [NEXT].  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t  
[CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE  
SET] (p. 94).  
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).  
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Step 4: Making adjustments before recording  
Adjusting the LCD panel  
Adjusting the viewfinder  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it to the best  
angle to record or play (2).  
You can view images using the viewfinder  
with the LCD panel closed to avoid wearing  
down the battery, or when the image seen  
on the LCD screen is poor.  
Pull out the viewfinder, then place your  
eyes on the viewfinder to watch images.  
Adjust the viewfinder for clear viewing  
according to your eye site.  
190 degrees to the  
camcorder  
290 degrees  
(max.)  
Viewfinder  
2180 degrees  
DISP/BATT INFO  
(max.)  
Viewfinder lens  
adjustment lever  
Move it until the  
image is clear.  
To turn off the LCD backlight to make  
the battery last longer  
Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few  
z Tips  
seconds until  
appears.  
This setting is practical when you use your  
camcorder in bright conditions or you want  
to save battery power. The recorded image  
will not be affected by the setting. To turn  
on the LCD backlight, press and hold DISP/  
BATT INFO for a few seconds until  
disappears.  
• You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
backlight by touching  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND/DISP SET] t  
[VF B.LIGHT] (p. 92).  
Fastening the grip belt  
Fasten the grip belt and hold your  
camcorder correctly.  
b Notes  
• Do not press the buttons on the LCD frame  
accidentally when you open or adjust the LCD  
panel.  
z Tips  
• If you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder, then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens  
side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD  
screen facing out. This is convenient during  
playback operations.  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t  
[SOUND/DISP SET] t [LCD BRIGHT]  
(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.  
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Step 5: Selecting the media  
You can select the desired media for recording/playback/editing for either movies or still  
images, according to your needs.  
For the media for movies, set the internal memory*/disc/“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” and also  
set the image quality (  
(high definition) or  
(standard definition)). For the media for  
still images, set the internal memory*/“Memory Stick PRO Duo.” The default settings are  
shown below.  
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:  
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:  
Movie: Disc  
Movie: Internal memory  
Still image: Internal memory  
Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”**  
Internal Memory*  
Disc  
Movie  
Still image  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
*
HDR-UX19E/UX20E  
**  
For HDR-UX9E/UX10E, the media for still images is fixed to “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
2 [  
MEMORY STICK]  
Selecting the media for movies  
Media: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Image quality: HD (high definition)  
3 [DISC]  
Media: Disc  
Image quality: HD (high definition) or SD  
(standard definition)  
1
Touch  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE  
MEDIA SET].  
(HOME) t  
The image quality will be selected in “Step  
6” (p. 28).  
The select screen of the media for  
movies is displayed.  
4 [  
INT. MEMORY]  
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
Media: Internal memory  
Image quality: SD (standard definition)  
2
Touch the desired image quality  
and media.  
5 [  
MEMORY STICK]  
Media: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Image quality: SD (standard definition)  
3
Touch [YES].  
1 [  
INT. MEMORY]  
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
Media: Internal memory  
Image quality: HD (high definition)  
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2 Confirm the media icon displayed at the  
upper right of the screen.  
4
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
The media for movies is now set.  
.
Internal memory (HDR-UX19E/  
UX20E)  
Selecting the media for still  
images (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
Disc  
The icon displayed on the screen  
varies, depending on the disc used  
(p. 7).  
1
Touch  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO  
MEDIA SET].  
(HOME) t  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
The select screen of the media for still  
images is displayed.  
z Tips  
• For recording/playback/editing on the other  
media, change the media setting.  
2
Touch the desired media.  
b Notes  
• You cannot select the disc as the media for still  
images.  
3
4
Touch [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
The media for still images is now set.  
To confirm the media setting  
1 Slide the POWER switch repeatedly  
until the respective lamp (  
(Still)) lights up.  
(Movie)/  
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Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”  
When recording images by setting the  
media to the internal memory (HDR-  
UX19E/UX20E) in “Step 5,” you do not  
need to perform the procedure in “Step 6.”  
3
Set the disc with the recording  
side facing your camcorder, then  
press the center of the disc until it  
clicks.  
Disc  
When you set the media to [DISC] in “Step  
5”, a new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW,  
DVD-R, or DVD+R DL is required for  
recording (p. 14).  
b Notes  
• Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc  
beforehand, using a soft cloth (p. 126).  
1
2
Check that the power of your  
camcorder is on.  
Set the disc with the label side facing  
out when using a single-sided disc.  
Slide the disc cover OPEN switch  
in the direction of the arrow  
4
5
Close the disc cover.  
(OPEN  
).  
[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD  
screen.  
[PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on  
the LCD screen, then the disc cover  
opens slightly, automatically.  
It may take some time for the camcorder  
to recognize the disc, depending on the  
disc type and condition.  
Skip to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/  
DVD+R DL.  
ACCESS lamp (Disc)  
Disc cover OPEN switch  
When you use a DVD-RW/  
DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC  
SELECT GUIDE].  
Pickup lens  
When the disc cover opens slightly,  
open it further.  
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b Notes  
• You cannot use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]  
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.  
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).  
7
Touch the option that is right for  
you on the screen.  
The disc will be formatted with the  
image recording quality you selected.  
When the formatting is completed, you  
can start recording on the disc.  
When using a double-sided disc, take care not to  
smudge the surface with fingerprints.  
• If you close the disc cover with the disc set  
incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to  
malfunction.  
• Do not disconnect the power sources during  
formatting.  
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder:  
– while the ACCESS lamp is on  
If you select SD (standard definition)  
image quality  
• When you use a DVD-RW, select a  
recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR],  
(p. 14). If you format a disc during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 32), the  
recording format is fixed to [VIDEO].  
– while the ACCESS lamp is flashing  
– while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO  
OPEN] is displayed on the screen  
• When you use a DVD+RW, select the  
aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3].  
• It may take some time to remove the disc  
depending on the disc condition or recorded  
materials.  
• It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if  
it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In  
that case, the disc might be damaged.  
To remove the disc  
1 Perform steps 1 and 2 to open the disc  
cover.  
2 While holding the disc fastener at the  
center, tip up the edge of the disc.  
z Tips  
• You can remove the disc when a power source  
is connected to your camcorder even when your  
camcorder is turned off. However, the disc  
recognition process (step 4) does not start.  
Continued ,  
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Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Continued)  
• To delete all of the previously recorded images  
from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it  
again to record new images, see “Formatting the  
• You can check the right disc using [DISC  
SELECT GUIDE] on the HOME MENU  
(p. 79).  
3
When the media for movies is set  
to either [ MEMORY STICK] or  
MEMORY STICK] in “Step 5,”  
slide the POWER switch to light  
up the (Movie) lamp.  
[
If the POWER switch is set to OFF  
(CHG), turn it on while pressing the  
green button.  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
When you set the media to “Memory Stick”  
in “Step 5,” a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is  
required for recording. For details on the  
“Memory Stick” compatible with the  
camcorder, see page 4.  
z Tips  
• To record only still images on the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo,” you do not need perform the  
procedure after step 3.  
The [Create a new Image Database  
File.] screen appears on the LCD screen  
when you insert a new “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
1
2
Open the LCD panel.  
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
1 Open the Memory Stick Duo cover in  
the direction of the arrow.  
2 Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
into the Memory Stick Duo slot in the  
right direction until it clicks.  
3 Close the Memory Stick Duo cover.  
4
Touch [YES].  
Access lamp  
Face the b mark to the LCD  
screen of the camcorder.  
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SD (standard definition) image quality:  
To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
SD 9M  
(HQ)  
SD 6M  
(SP)  
SD 3M  
(LP)  
Open the LCD panel and Memory Stick  
Duo cover, then lightly push on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” in once and  
slide out it alongside the camcorder body.  
10  
(10)  
20  
(10)  
35  
(25)  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
25  
(25)  
40  
(25)  
80  
(50)  
b Notes  
• To prevent the media from being broken or  
recorded images from being lost, do not do the  
following when the access lamp (p. 30) is lit or  
flashing:  
– To remove the battery pack or AC Adaptor  
– To shake or knock your camcorder  
55  
(50)  
80  
(50)  
160  
(105)  
115  
(100)  
170  
(100)  
325  
(215)  
8GB  
b Notes  
– To eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
• Numbers in the table are of when using a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” made by Sony  
Corporation. The recordable time varies  
depending on the recording conditions, the type  
of “Memory Stick,” or the [REC MODE] setting  
(p. 84).  
• Do not open the Memory Stick Duo cover  
during recording.  
• If you force the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
the slot in the wrong direction, the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo,” the Memory Stick Duo slot, or  
image data may be damaged.  
• If [Failed to create a new Image Database File.  
It may be possible that there is not enough free  
space.] is displayed on step 4, format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (p. 76). Note that  
formatting will delete all data recorded on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
z Tips  
• For the recordable number of still images, see  
• Do not pinch and eject the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” forcibly. It may cause a malfunction.  
Capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” and the available recording time  
of movies  
Approximate recordable time in minutes.  
Figures ( ) are minimum recording time.  
HD (high definition) image quality:  
AVCHD AVC HD AVC HD AVCHD  
16M  
(FH)  
9M  
(HQ)  
7M  
(SP)  
5M  
(LP)  
6
(6)  
10  
(9)  
15  
(10)  
20  
(15)  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
10  
(10)  
25  
(20)  
30  
(20)  
40  
(35)  
25  
(25)  
55  
(40)  
65  
(45)  
85  
(70)  
55  
(55)  
115  
(80)  
140  
(100)  
180  
(145)  
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RecordinRg/Pelacybaockrding and playback with ease (Easy  
Handycam operation)  
Easy Handycam operation makes nearly all settings automatic so that you can perform  
recording or playback operations without detailed settings. It also makes the screen font size  
larger for easy viewing. The images are recorded on the set media (p. 26).  
If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG),  
slide it while pressing the green button.  
Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1
Slide the POWER switch  
G in the direction of the  
arrow until the  
1
Slide the POWER switch  
G in the direction of the  
arrow until the  
lamp lights up.  
(Still)  
(Movie) lamp lights up.  
2
3
Press EASY A.  
2
3
Press EASY A.  
appears on the LCD  
appears on the LCD  
screen.  
screen.  
Press START/STOP H or D to  
start recording.*  
Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust  
the focus A (a beep sounds),  
then press it fully B (a shutter  
click sounds).  
[STBY] t [REC]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
Flashing t Lights up  
* The setting of [REC MODE] (p. 84) is fixed to [HD SP] or [SD SP].  
z Tips  
• During Easy Handycam operation, a frame appears on a face of person ([FACE DETECTION], p. 87).  
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Playing back recorded movies/still images  
1
Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder.  
2
Press (VIEW IMAGES) I or E.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display  
the thumbnails).  
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/  
recorded (B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”).  
Searches for images  
by recording date  
(p. 46)*  
HOME  
Previous 6 images  
Next 6 images  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
1
: Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 45).  
2
3
: Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 45).  
: Displays the movies with HD (high definition) image quality.  
When SD (standard definition) image quality is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26),  
is  
displayed. When [DISC] is selected,  
is displayed.  
4
: Displays the still images  
* You cannot search for the desired movie by recording date when you set [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA  
SET] (p. 26).  
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Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation)  
(Continued)  
3
Start playback.  
Movies:  
Touch the  
,
or  
tab and the movie to be played back.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch  
Returns  
(to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Beginning of the  
movie/previous movie  
Next movie  
The recording  
date/time*  
Stop (goes to the  
VISUAL INDEX  
screen)  
Reverse/ Forward  
* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 90).  
zTips  
• When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen.  
• You can slow down the playback speed by touching  
/
during pause.  
• You can adjust the sound volume by touching  
SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [SOUND  
/
.
• To switch the media for movies, set the media on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26).  
Still images:  
Touch the  
tab and the still image to be played back.  
Slide show (p. 47)  
Returns  
(to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
The recording  
date/time*  
Goes to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
Previous/Next  
* The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 90).  
zTips  
• To switch the media for still images, set the media on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
(p. 27).  
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To cancel Easy Handycam operation  
Press EASY A again.  
disappears from the screen.  
Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation  
Press  
(HOME) B or C to display the menu items available for setup changes (p. 16, 82).  
b Notes  
• Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. The settings of some menu items are  
fixed. For details, see page 107.  
• When formatting DVD-RW discs with SD (standard definition) image quality, the recording format is  
fixed to VIDEO (p. 14).  
• You cannot set the  
(OPTION) menu.  
• Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to images or change settings.  
Invalid buttons during Easy Handycam operation  
You cannot use some buttons/functions during Easy Handycam operation since they are  
automatically set (p. 107). If you set an invalid operation, [Invalid during Easy Handycam  
operation.] may appear on the screen.  
To make the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)  
You need to finalize a recorded disc to make it compatible with playback on other devices or  
computers. See page 71 on finalizing operation.  
b Notes  
• You cannot make additional recordings on DVD-R/DVD+R DL discs once you finalize the disc, even if  
there is free space on the disc.  
• You cannot record additional materials on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 78).  
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Recording  
The images are recorded on the set media (p. 26). The default settings are shown below.  
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:  
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:  
Movie: Disc  
Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
Movie: Internal memory  
Still image: Internal memory  
Lens cover  
Opens automatically when  
the power is turned on.  
(HOME) E  
PHOTO F  
(HOME) D  
START/STOP C  
POWER switch A  
If the POWER switch is  
set to OFF (CHG), slide it  
while pressing the green  
button.  
START/STOP B  
(Movie) lamp  
(Still) lamp  
b Notes  
• If the ACCESS lamp (p. 28)/access lamp (p. 30) is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data  
is still being written onto the media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not  
remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Also, do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from your  
camcorder.  
• When a movie file exceeds 2 GB with setting the media to the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or  
the “Memory Stick” (p. 26), the next movie file is created automatically.  
z Tips  
• On the “Memory Stick” you can use with your camcorder, see page 4.  
• You can check the available recording time and memory usage of the media by touching  
(or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 76).  
(HOME) D  
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Recording movies  
Recording still images  
1
Slide the POWER switch A in the  
direction of the arrow to light up  
1
Slide the POWER switch A in the  
direction of the arrow to light up  
the  
(Movie) lamp.  
the  
(Still) lamp.  
2
Press START/STOP B (or C).  
2
Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust  
the focus A (a beep sounds),  
then press it fully B (a shutter  
click sounds).  
[STBY] t [REC]  
To stop recording, press START/STOP  
again.  
Flashing t Lights up  
The red  
appears beside  
or  
.
When the red  
has been recorded.  
disappears, the image  
b Notes  
• You cannot record still images on a disc.  
z Tips  
• For details on the recordable time for movies, see page 15, 31, and on the number of recordable still  
• You can record still images by pressing PHOTO F (Dual Rec, p. 39) during movie recording.  
• A frame is shown on the detected face, and the detected face image is optimized automatically ([FACE  
DETECTION], p. 87).  
• When detecting a face during movie recording,  
flashes and the face is recorded in the Face Index.  
When playing back a movie, you can search for desired scenes by face (Face Index, p. 45).  
• You can capture still images from a recorded movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) (p. 57).  
• You can switch the recording mode by touching  
[MOVIE] or [PHOTO].  
(HOME) D (or E) t  
(CAMERA) t  
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Recording (Continued)  
Zooming  
Recording sound with more  
presence (5.1ch surround  
recording)  
You can magnify images to 15 times the  
original size with the power zoom lever or  
the zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
Dolby Digital 5.1ch surround sound can be  
recorded with the built-in microphone. You  
can enjoy realistic sound when playing the  
movies on devices that support 5.1ch  
surround sound.  
Built-in microphone  
Wider range of view:  
(Wide angle)  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound  
1 Glossary (p. 143)  
b Notes  
• To enjoy the 5.1ch surround sound recorded  
with HD (high definition) image quality, you  
need an AVCHD format device compatible with  
5.1ch surround sound (p. 126).  
• When connected to another device compatible  
with 5.1ch surround sound using the HDMI  
cable (optional), the movie recorded with HD  
(high definition) image quality and the 5.1ch  
sound is automatically output in the 5.1ch  
sound. The movie recorded with SD (standard  
definition) image quality is automatically  
converted to the 2ch sound and output.  
Close view: (Telephoto)  
Move the power zoom lever slightly for a  
slower zoom. Move it further for a faster  
zoom.  
b Notes  
• Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom  
lever. If you move your finger off the power  
zoom lever, the operation sound of the power  
zoom lever may also be recorded.  
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the  
zoom buttons on the LCD frame.  
z Tips  
• When recording sound, you can select the  
desired sound from either [5.1ch SURROUND]  
or [2ch STEREO] ([AUDIO MODE], p. 84).  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
z Tips  
• You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 85) if you  
want to zoom to a level greater than 15 ×, when  
recording movies.  
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z Tips  
• When the  
still images becomes [  
[2.2M] (4:3).  
Starting recording quickly  
(QUICK ON)  
(Movie) lamp is lit, the size of  
3.0M] (16:9 wide) or  
• You can record still images during recording  
standby in the same way as when the  
(Still)  
lamp is lit. You can also record with the flash.  
Recording in dark places  
(NightShot)  
If you press the QUICK ON button, instead  
of turning off the power, the camcorder  
becomes power saving status (Sleep mode).  
While the Sleep mode is set, the QUICK  
ON button is flashed. To resume the next  
recording, press the QUICK ON button  
again. Your camcorder will be ready for  
recording after about 1 second.  
Infrared port  
z Tips  
• While the Sleep mode is set, the power  
consumption of the camcorder is reduced by  
about a half when it is compared during  
recording, and the battery power can be saved.  
• When no operation is performed in the Sleep  
mode, the power is turned off automatically.  
You can set the desired turn off time of the  
camcorder with [QUICK ON STBY] (p. 95),  
when the camcorder is set to the Sleep mode.  
You can record images in dark places to set  
the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. (  
appears.)  
b Notes  
• The NightShot and Super NightShot functions  
use infrared light. Therefore, do not cover the  
infrared port with your fingers or other objects.  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 98)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
• Do not use the NightShot and Super NightShot  
functions in bright places. This may cause a  
malfunction.  
Recording high quality still  
images during movie recording  
(Dual Rec)  
You can record high quality still images by  
pressing PHOTO while recording a movie.  
The still images are recorded on the media  
set on [PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-  
UX19E/UX20E) (p. 27).  
z Tips  
• To record an image brighter, use Super  
NightShot function (p. 101). To record an image  
more faithfully to the original colors, use Color  
Slow Shutter function (p. 101).  
b Notes  
• You cannot use the flash during Dual Rec.  
• When the capacity of the media becomes  
insufficient, or when a series of still images are  
recorded,  
record still images while  
may be displayed. You cannot  
is displayed.  
Continued ,  
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Recording (Continued)  
Adjusting the exposure for  
backlit subjects  
Recording the fast action in  
slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC)  
Fast moving subjects and actions, which  
cannot be captured under the ordinary  
recording conditions, can be recorded in  
smooth moving slow-motion.  
This is useful to record fast actions such as  
a golf or tennis swing.  
1 Press  
t [SMTH SLW REC].  
(HOME) t  
(CAMERA)  
To adjust the exposure for backlit subjects,  
press . (back light) to display . on the  
LCD screen. To cancel the back light  
function, press . (back light) again.  
Recording in mirror mode  
You can record images showing the images  
to the person to be recorded.  
2 Press START/STOP.  
A 3 second-movie (approx.) is recorded as  
a 12 second-slow-motion-movie.  
[Recording...] disappears, when recording  
is finished.  
Touch  
recording.  
to cancel the smooth slow  
To change the setting  
Touch  
(OPTION) t  
tab, then  
select the setting you want to change.  
Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the  
camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees  
to the lens side (2).  
• [TIMING]  
Select the recording start point after START/  
STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec  
AFTER].  
z Tips  
• A mirror-image of the subject appears on the  
LCD screen, but the image will be normal when  
recorded.  
• When recording in mirror mode, a frame does  
not appear on a face of person ([FACE  
DETECTION], p. 87).  
[3sec AFTER]  
[3sec BEFORE]  
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• [RECORD SOUND]  
Select [ON] (  
) to superimpose sounds  
such as conversation on the slow motion  
pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your  
camcorder records sounds for about 12  
seconds while [Recording...] is displayed in  
step 2.  
b Notes  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while recording a 3  
second-movie (approx.).  
• Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as  
good as that of normal recording.  
• If you play back a movie that is recorded when  
[RECORD SOUND] on [SMTH SLW REC] is  
set to [OFF],  
is displayed, regardless the  
setting of [AUDIO MODE] (p. 84).  
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Playback  
Play back the images recorded on the selected media (p. 26). The default settings are shown  
below.  
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:  
Movie: Disc  
Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:  
Movie: Internal memory  
Still image: Internal memory  
Lens cover  
Closes in accordance with  
Power zoom lever  
F
(VIEW IMAGES).  
(HOME) E  
POWER switch A  
(HOME) D  
(VIEW  
IMAGES) C  
(VIEW IMAGES) B  
1
2
Slide the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder.  
Press (VIEW IMAGES) B (or C).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display  
the thumbnails).  
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded  
(B for the still image recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”).  
Searches for images  
by recording date  
HOME  
(p. 46)*  
Previous 6 images  
Next 6 images  
(OPTION)  
Returns to the  
recording screen  
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1
2
3
: Goes to the Film Roll Index screen (p. 45).  
: Goes to the Face Index screen (p. 45).  
: Displays the movies with HD (high definition) image quality.  
When SD (standard definition) image quality is selected on [MOVIE MEDIA SET] (p. 26),  
is  
displayed. When [DISC] is selected,  
is displayed.  
4
: Displays the still images  
* You cannot search for the desired movie by recording date when you set [DISC] on [MOVIE MEDIA  
SET] (p. 26).  
z Tips  
• The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power  
zoom lever F. To fix this number, touch (HOME) D (or E) t (SETTINGS) t [VIEW  
IMAGES SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 91).  
3
Start playback.  
Playing movies  
Touch the  
,
or  
tab and the movie to be played back.  
When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
Toggles Play or Pause as you touch.  
Returns (to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Beginning of the movie/  
Next movie  
previous movie  
Stop (goes to the VISUAL  
(OPTION)  
INDEX screen)  
Reverse/ Forward  
z Tips  
• Touch  
• When playing back a movie on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo,” a touch of makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5  
/
during pause to play back movie slowly.  
/
times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it  
approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches makes it approximately 60 times faster.  
• When playing back a movie on the disc, a touch of  
/
makes the reverse/fast  
forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster  
(approximately 8 times faster using DVD+RW with SD (standard definition) image quality).  
Continued ,  
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Playback (Continued)  
Viewing still images  
Touch the  
tab and the still image to be played back.  
Returns (to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen)  
Slide show (p. 47)  
(OPTION)  
Goes to the VISUAL  
INDEX screen  
Previous/Next  
To adjust the sound volume of movies  
When playing back a movie, touch  
(OPTION) t  
tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the  
volume with  
/
.
z Tips  
• You can switch the VISUAL INDEX screen by touching  
(HOME) D (or E) t  
(VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].  
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Searching for desired scenes by  
pinpoint (Film Roll Index)  
Searching for desired scenes by  
face (Face Index)  
Movies can be divided by a set time and the  
first scene of each division is displayed on  
the index screen. You can start playing back  
a movie from the selected scene. Set the  
media that contains the movie to be played  
back in advance (p. 26).  
The face images detected when recording  
are displayed on the index screen. You can  
play back the movie from the scene of the  
selected face image. Set the media that  
contains the movie to be played back in  
advance (p. 26).  
1
2
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
1
2
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
Touch  
(Film Roll Index).  
Touch  
(Face Index).  
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen  
Returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen  
Interval setting*  
* Select the desired interval for the scene  
displayed on the screen by pressing  
3
4
Touch  
movie.  
/
/
to select the desired  
to search for the  
/
.
Touch  
3
4
Touch  
movie.  
/
/
to select the desired  
desired face image, then touch  
the thumbnail of the desired face  
image.  
Playback starts from the scene of the  
selected face image.  
Touch  
to search for the  
desired scene, then touch the  
thumbnail of the desired scene.  
Playback starts from the selected scene.  
b Notes  
• Faces may not be detected depending on the  
recording condition.  
Example: People wearing glasses or hats, or  
those who do not face towards the camera.  
z Tips  
• You can display the [  
Index) screen by touching  
(VIEW IMAGES) t [  
INDEX] (Film Roll  
(HOME) t  
INDEX].  
Continued ,  
45  
           
Playback (Continued)  
• Set [  
INDEX SET] to [ON] before recording  
INDEX]  
to search for a movie from the [  
(Face Index) screen (the default setting) (p. 87).  
When a face image is recorded in the Face Index  
during movie recording,  
lights up.  
z Tips  
• You can display the [  
screen by touching  
(VIEW IMAGES) t [  
INDEX] (Face Index)  
(HOME) t  
4
Touch  
/
to select the date of  
INDEX].  
the desired image, then touch  
.
Searching for desired images by  
date (Date Index)  
The images recorded on the selected  
date are displayed.  
You can search for desired images by date  
efficiently. Set the media that contains the  
image to be played back in advance (p. 26).  
z Tips  
b Notes  
• You can use the Date Index function on the Film  
Roll Index screen or the Face Index screen by  
performing step 3 and step 4.  
• You cannot use the Date Index of movies  
recorded on either a disc or of still images  
recorded on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Using PB zoom  
You can magnify still images from about  
1.1 to 5 times the original size.  
Magnification can be adjusted with the  
power zoom lever or the zoom buttons on  
the LCD frame.  
Date  
1
2
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.  
To search for movies, touch the  
or  
tab. To search for still  
tab.  
images, touch the  
1 Play back the still images you want to  
magnify.  
3
Touch the date on the screen.  
2 Magnify the still image with T  
(Telephoto).  
The recording dates of images are  
displayed on the screen.  
The screen is framed.  
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Playing the image on  
a TV  
Connection methods and quality of the  
image (HD (high definition)/SD (standard  
definition)) viewed on the TV screen differ  
depending on what type of TV is connected,  
and the connectors used.  
3 Touch the screen at the point you want  
to display in the center of the displayed  
frame.  
4 Adjust the magnification with W (Wide  
angle)/T (Telephoto).  
Use the supplied AC Adaptor as the power  
source (p. 20).  
To cancel, touch  
.
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the device to be connected.  
Play back a series of still  
images (Slide show)  
b Notes  
• When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to  
[ON] to play back on an x.v.Color-  
compliant TV (p. 85). Some settings may  
need to be adjusted on the TV when  
playing back. Refer to the instruction  
manual of your TV for details.  
Operation flow  
You can connect your camcorder to the TV  
easily following the instructions displayed  
on the LCD screen, [TV CONNECT  
Guide].  
Touch  
screen.  
on the still image playback  
The slide show begins from the selected  
image.  
Switch the input on the TV to the  
connected jack.  
Refer to the instruction manuals of the  
Touch  
to stop the slide show. To  
again.  
restart, touch  
TV.  
b Notes  
r
You cannot operate playback zoom during slide  
show.  
Connect your camcorder and TV  
referring to [TV CONNECT Guide].  
z Tips  
r
Make the required output settings  
• You can also play back the slide show by  
touching  
(OPTION) t  
tab t  
on your camcorder (p. 49, 50).  
[SLIDE SHOW] on the VISUAL INDEX  
screen.  
• While playing back a still image, you can set  
continuous slide show playback by touching  
(OPTION) t  
SET]. When [SLIDE SHOW SET] is set to  
[ON] (the default setting), appear on the  
tab t [SLIDE SHOW  
screen and the slide show is played back  
repeatedly. When setting to [OFF], all of the  
still images are played back once from the  
selected image and then the slide show stops.  
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47  
       
Playing the image on a TV (Continued)  
Meanwhile, you can make the relevant  
connection between your camcorder and  
the TV.  
Jacks on your camcorder  
Open the jack cover and connect the cable.  
HDMI OUT jack  
Selecting the most  
advantageous connection (TV  
CONNECT Guide)  
Your camcorder will advise you of the most  
advantageous way of connecting your TV.  
1
Touch  
(OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT  
Guide].  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
(HOME) t  
/
2
Touch the answer to the question  
displayed on the screen.  
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Connecting to a high definition TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high  
definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are  
played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(SETTINGS) t  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [COMPONENT] t  
[1080i/576i] (p. 93)  
A
Component A/V cable  
(supplied)  
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
(White)  
(Red)  
• When the component plugs are connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect  
the white and red plugs of the component A/V cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
Continued ,  
49  
     
Playing the image on a TV (Continued)  
: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
HDMI OUT  
HDMI  
HDMI cable (optional)  
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (see the cover).  
• Use an HDMI mini connector on one end (for the camcorder), and a connector suitable for connection to  
your TV on the other end.  
• Images are not output from the HDMI OUT jack, if copyright protection signals are recorded in the  
images.  
• Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection.  
• Do not connect the HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with  
the HDMI cable. This may cause a malfunction.  
• When connected to another device compatible with 5.1ch surround sound using the HDMI cable  
(optional), the movie recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and the 5.1ch sound is  
automatically output in the 5.1ch sound. The movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality  
is automatically converted to the 2ch sound and output.  
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV  
Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is converted to SD (standard definition)  
and played back. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back  
with SD (standard definition) image quality.  
To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3)  
Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 93).  
b Notes  
• When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is not  
compatible with the 16:9 signal, touch  
[WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 85).  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t  
50  
       
: Signal flow  
HOME MENU setting  
Type Camcorder  
Cable  
TV  
(SETTINGS) t  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [COMPONENT] t  
[576i] (p. 93)  
Component A/V cable  
(supplied)  
C
(Green) Y  
(Blue) PB/CB  
(Red) PR/CR  
(SETTINGS) t  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/  
[4:3]*(p. 93)  
(White)  
(Red)  
• When the component plugs are connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio signals, connect  
the white and red plugs of the component A/V cable to the audio input jack of your TV.  
(SETTINGS) t  
A/V connecting cable with  
S VIDEO (optional)  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/  
[4:3]*(p. 93)  
(White)  
(Red)  
• When the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) is connected, audio signals are not output. To output audio  
signals, connect the white and red plugs of an A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO to the audio input jack  
of your TV.  
• This connection produces higher resolution images compared with the A/V connecting cable (Type  
).  
(SETTINGS) t  
A/V connecting cable  
(supplied)  
[OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
(Yellow)  
(White)  
t [TV TYPE] t [16:9]/  
[4:3]*(p. 93)  
(Red)  
* Assign an appropriate setting according to the TV used.  
Continued ,  
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Playing the image on a TV (Continued)  
z Tips  
When connecting to your TV via a VCR  
• If you connect your camcorder to your TV using  
more than one type of cable to output images,  
the order of priority of the output signal is as  
follows:  
HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t  
audio/video  
Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN  
input on the VCR using the A/V connecting  
cable. Set the input selector on the VCR to  
LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.).  
When your TV is monaural (When your  
TV has only one audio input jack)  
Connect the yellow plug of the A/V  
connecting cable to the video input jack and  
connect the white (left channel) or red  
(right channel) plug to the audio input jack  
of your TV or VCR.  
• HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)  
is an interface to send both video/audio signals.  
The HDMI OUT jack outputs high quality  
images and digital audio.  
Using “BRAVIA” Sync  
You can do the playback operation with the  
remote commander of your TV by  
connecting your camcorder to a “BRAVIA”  
Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or  
later with the HDMI cable.  
If your TV/VCR has a 21-pin adaptor  
(EUROCONNECTOR)  
Use a 21-pin adaptor (optional) to view  
playback images.  
On “PhotoTV HD”  
This camcorder is compatible with the  
“PhotoTV HD” standard. “PhotoTV HD”  
allows for highly-detailed, photo-like  
depiction of subtle textures and colors. By  
connecting Sony’s PhotoTV HD-compatible  
devices using an HDMI cable (optional)* or  
the component A/V cable (supplied)**, a  
whole new world of photos can be enjoyed  
in breathtaking full HD quality.  
1
2
Connect your camcorder and a  
“BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV  
with the HDMI cable (optional).  
*
The TV will automatically switch to the  
appropriate mode when displaying photos.  
Setup of the TV will be necessary. Please refer  
**  
Turn on your camcorder.  
to the instruction manual of your PhotoTV  
HD-compatible TV for details.  
The TV input is converted  
automatically, and the image of your  
camcorder is displayed on the TV.  
b Notes  
• When you output images using the A/V  
connecting cable, images are output with SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
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3
Operate the remote commander  
of the TV.  
You can do the following operations.  
Display  
(VIEW IMAGES) of  
(HOME) by pressing SYNC MENU  
button.  
Display an INDEX screen such as the  
VISUAL INDEX screen by pressing  
up/down/left/right or enter button of  
the remote commander, and play back  
the desired movies or still images.  
b Notes  
• To set your camcorder, touch  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t  
[CTRL FOR HDMI] t [ON] (the default  
setting).  
• Your TV also need to be set. Refer to the  
instruction manual of the TV for details.  
z Tips  
• If you turn off the TV, your camcorder is turned  
off simultaneously.  
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Editing (OTHERS) category  
This category enables you to edit the  
images recorded on the media. In addition,  
this category enables you to utilize your  
camcorder by connecting it to other  
devices.  
PRINT  
You can print still images on a connected  
PictBridge printer (p. 68).  
USB CONNECT  
You can connect your camcorder to a  
computer or other devices using the USB  
cable (p. 103).  
TV CONNECT Guide  
Your camcorder helps you select the  
appropriate connection for your TV (p. 48).  
(OTHERS) category  
Item list  
DELETE  
You can delete the images on the media  
(p. 55).  
PHOTO CAPTURE (HDR-UX10E/  
UX19E/UX20E)  
You can capture a desired scene as a still  
image from a recorded movie (p. 57).  
MOVIE DUB (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/  
UX20E)  
You can dub movies recorded on the  
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (HDR-  
UX10E/UX20E) to a disc (p. 59).  
PHOTO COPY (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
You can copy still images recorded on the  
internal memory to a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” (p. 61).  
EDIT  
You can edit the images on the media  
(p. 62).  
PLAYLIST EDIT  
You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 63).  
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Deleting images  
You can delete the images recorded on the  
media using your camcorder.  
The selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
.
screen to confirm. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
to return  
b Notes  
• You cannot restore images once they are  
deleted.  
• You cannot delete images on the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” when the write-protection is  
set to the images.  
5
6
Touch  
t [YES].  
z Tips  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
• You can select up to 100 images at one time.  
• You can delete an image on the playback screen  
.
using the  
(OPTION) menu.  
To delete all movies at one time  
Deleting the movies  
1 In step 3, touch [  
DELETE ALL]/  
[
DELETE ALL]/[ DELETE  
Set the media that contains the movie to be  
deleted in advance (p. 26).  
ALL].  
2 Touch [YES] t [YES].  
b Notes  
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot  
delete movies on the disc. Cancel Easy  
Handycam operation.  
To delete all the movies recorded on  
the same day at one time  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
1 In step 3, touch [  
DELETE by date]/  
[
DELETE by date].  
2
3
Touch [  
DELETE].  
DELETE]/  
Touch [  
[
DELETE]/[  
DELETE].  
2 Touch  
/
to select the recording  
date of the desired movies, then touch  
.
The movies recorded on the selected  
date are displayed on the LCD screen.  
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to  
4
Touch the movie to be deleted.  
confirm. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
3 Touch  
t [YES].  
Continued ,  
55  
         
Deleting images (Continued)  
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
Deleting the still images  
To delete the most recently recorded  
movie  
Set the media that contains the still image to  
be deleted in advance (p. 27).  
1 In step 3, touch [  
LAST SCENE  
DEL].  
2 Touch  
t [YES].  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t [DELETE].  
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
b Notes  
• You cannot delete the most recently recorded  
movie on a disc when performing the following  
operations after recording:  
– Eject the disc  
– Turn off the camcorder  
2
3
4
Touch [ DELETE].  
Touch [ DELETE].  
To delete SD (standard definition)  
image quality movies  
• You can delete movies on DVD-RW (VR  
mode) discs without any restrictions.  
Touch the still image to be  
deleted.  
• You can perform only [  
LAST SCENE  
DEL] on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) and  
DVD+RW discs.  
b Notes  
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting  
movies.  
The selected still image is marked with  
. Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm. Touch  
return to the previous screen.  
to  
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
from your camcorder while deleting the images  
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• If the deleted movie is included in the Playlist  
(p. 63), the movie is deleted also from the  
Playlist.  
• Even if you delete unnecessary movies from the  
disc, the remaining disc capacity may not  
increase as much as you can make additional  
recording.  
5
6
Touch  
t [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
z Tips  
• To delete all images recorded on the media,  
format the media (p. 76).  
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Capturing a still  
image from a movie  
(HDR-UX10E/UX19E/  
UX20E)  
To delete all still images at one time  
You can capture a desired scene as a still  
image from a recorded movie.  
1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL].  
2 Touch [YES] t [YES].  
Set the media which contains movies in  
advance, and the media where you want to  
save the still images (p. 26). When you set  
the media for movies or still images to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” insert the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your  
camcorder.  
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
To delete all the still images recorded  
on the same day at one time  
The media you can select depends on your  
camcorder model. See the table below.  
1 In step 3, touch [ DELETE by date].  
Still images  
in  
Model  
Movies in  
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
t
HDR-UX10E  
2 Touch  
date of the desired still images, then  
touch  
/
to select the recording  
HDR-UX19E  
.
The still images recorded on the  
selected date are displayed on the  
screen. Touch the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm. Touch  
return to the previous screen.  
to  
HDR-UX20E  
3 Touch  
t [YES].  
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
z Tips  
• To delete all images recorded on the media,  
format the media (p. 76).  
b Notes  
• Using AC Adaptor as the power source is  
recommended to prevent the power from being  
turned off during operation.  
1
Touch  
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO  
CAPTURE].  
(HOME) t  
The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen  
appears.  
Continued ,  
57  
   
Capturing a still image from a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E)  
(Continued)  
• The recording date and time of the newly  
captured still image are the same recording date  
and time of the original movie.  
2
3
Touch the movie that you want to  
capture a still image from.  
• When you capture a still image from a movie  
without its recording date and time displayed,  
the recording date and time of the newly  
captured still image will be the date and time it  
was captured.  
The selected movie is played back.  
Touch  
to pause at the point  
where you want to capture.  
The movie pauses.  
Play and pause toggles as you press  
.
Returns to the beginning of  
the selected movie.  
You can adjust the capturing point with  
more precision using  
/
.
4
Touch  
.
While capturing a still image,  
is  
displayed, then playback for movies is  
paused when the operation is complete.  
To capture other still images, touch  
and repeat the procedure from step 2.  
b Notes  
• The image size is fixed depending on the image  
quality or the aspect ratio of movies as follows:  
– HD (high definition) image quality:  
[
2.1M]  
– SD (standard definition) image quality/16:9:  
0.2M]  
[
– SD (standard definition) image quality/4:3:  
[VGA (0.3M)]  
• Still images cannot be recorded unless there is  
sufficient free space on the media set for still  
images.  
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Dubbing/copying images from one media to  
another media on your camcorder  
z Tips  
Dubbing movies (HDR-UX10E/  
• To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is  
complete, set [MOVIE MEDIA SET] to [DISC]  
and play them back (p. 26).  
UX19E/UX20E)  
You can dub movies from the internal  
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (HDR-UX10E/  
UX20E) to a disc without changing their  
image quality.  
The compatibility of the media types varies  
depending on the types of your camcorder.  
For details, see the table below.  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t [MOVIE DUB], or  
press DUBBING button (HDR-  
UX19E/UX20E).  
Model  
From  
To  
HDR-UX10E  
t
t
t
t
HDR-UX19E  
HDR-UX20E  
The [MOVIE DUB] screen appears.  
You cannot dub movies recorded  
both with HD (high definition) image  
quality and SD (standard definition)  
image quality onto one disc. Also,  
you cannot change the image quality  
of the disc midway.  
Insert the disc into the camcorder in  
advance. When using a bland new disc, go  
to “Step 6” (p. 28), and when using a DVD-  
RW/DVD+RW disc that contains  
recordings, format the disc (p. 77) first,  
then match the image quality of movies for  
dubbing with that of the disc.  
2
3
Select the desired image quality  
and the media that contains the  
movie to be dubbed, then touch  
an appropriate button.  
b Notes  
• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation.  
• When performing [DUB by select], [DUB by  
date], [  
DUB ALL] or [  
DUB ALL], if  
Touch [DUB by select].  
the disc space is not sufficient to record the  
entire movie, [Not enough memory space.]  
appears.  
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Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your  
camcorder (Continued)  
The movies recorded on the selected  
date are displayed on the screen. Touch  
the movie on the LCD screen to  
4
Touch the desired movie for  
dubbing.  
confirm. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
3 Touch  
t [YES].  
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
.
To dub the movies on the Playlist  
Remaining disc capacity*  
1 In step 3, touch [  
DUB ALL].  
DUB ALL]/  
[
* Displays remaining memory space of disc.  
Each color displays the following status.  
Black: Used memory space  
2 Touch [YES].  
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
Green: Memory space scheduled to be used  
White: Free memory space  
To back up movies that have not been  
backed up  
The selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
.
1 In step 3, touch [BACKUP].  
screen to confirm. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
to return  
2 Touch [Backs up unbacked up movies.]  
t [YES].  
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
When the movies for backup cannot be  
stored onto one disc, the [Disc is full.]  
message with the estimated number of  
remaining discs for further recordings  
will be displayed.  
.
5
6
Touch  
t [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
To back up the rest of the movies,  
provide necessary number of discs, and  
repeat the procedure from step 1.  
To dub all the movies recorded on the  
same day at one time  
b Notes  
• If movies are backed up on 2 or more discs, the  
movie recorded at the end of each disc is  
divided automatically to fit in the full disc  
capacity.  
1 In step 3, touch [DUB by date].  
z Tips  
• In step 3, by touching [BACKUP]t[Backup  
starts from the first movie. Previous backup  
history will be deleted.], you can back up all  
movies, including movies that have been backed  
up previously. Your camcorder will keep a  
backup history of movies only when they are  
saved with the [BACKUP] function.  
2 Touch  
/
to select the recording  
date of the desired movies, then touch  
.
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Copying still images (HDR-  
UX19E/UX20E)  
3
Touch the desired still image for  
copying.  
Copy the still images recorded on the  
internal memory to a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.” Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into  
the camcorder in advance.  
From  
To  
t
The selected still image is marked with  
. Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm. Touch  
return to the previous screen.  
to  
b Notes  
• Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this  
operation.  
4
5
Touch  
t [YES].  
z Tips  
• To check the copied still images after copying is  
complete, set [PHOTO MEDIA SET] to  
[MEMORY STICK] and play them back  
(p. 27).  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
1
2
Touch  
(HOME) t  
To copy all the still images recorded  
on the same day at one time  
(OTHERS) t [PHOTO COPY].  
The [PHOTO COPY] screen appears.  
1 In step 2, touch [COPY by date].  
2 Touch  
date of the desired still images, then  
touch  
/
to select the recording  
Touch [COPY by select].  
.
The still images recorded on the  
selected date are displayed on the  
screen. Touch the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm. Touch  
return to the previous screen.  
to  
3 Touch  
t [YES].  
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
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Dividing movies  
b Notes  
• You cannot restore movies once they are  
divided.  
Set the media that contains the movie to be  
divided in advance (p. 26).  
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while dividing  
the movie.  
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
while dividing movies from the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
• For the SD (standard definition) image quality,  
you can divide a movie only with DVD-RW  
(VR mode).  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t [EDIT].  
• When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to the  
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” the movies added to  
the Playlist will be divided after the original  
movies are also divided.  
When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to the disc,  
the movies added to the Playlist will not be  
divided even after the original movies are  
divided.  
2
3
Touch [DIVIDE].  
Touch the movie to be divided.  
The selected movie is played back.  
4
Touch  
at the point where  
• A slight difference may occur from the point  
where you touch  
and the actual dividing  
you want to divide the movie into  
the scenes.  
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing  
point based on about half-second increments.  
The movie pauses.  
z Tips  
Play and pause toggles as you press  
.
• You can divide a movie on the playback screen  
by using  
(OPTION) menu.  
• The images recorded on your camcorder are  
called “original.”  
Returns to the beginning of  
the selected movie.  
You can adjust the dividing point with  
more precision using  
/
.
5
6
Touch  
t [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
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Creating the Playlist  
The selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
.
screen to confirm. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
to return  
A Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of  
the movies that you have selected. The  
original movies are not changed, even if  
you edit or delete the movies in the Playlist.  
Set the desired media for creating/playback/  
editing a Playlist in advance (p. 26).  
4
5
Touch  
t [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
b Notes  
.
• Movies with HD (high definition) image quality  
and SD (standard definition) image quality are  
added to an individual Playlist.  
z Tips  
To add all the movies to the Playlist  
• To the Playlist on the internal memory (HDR-  
UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo,” you can add a maximum of 999 movies  
with HD (high definition) image quality, or 99  
movies with SD (standard definition) image  
quality. To the Playlist on the disc, you can add  
a maximum of 999 movies.  
1 In step 2, touch [  
ADD ALL].  
2 Touch [YES] t [YES].  
3 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
• The images recorded on your camcorder are  
called “original.”  
b Notes  
• You cannot add all movies recorded on a  
disc to a Playlist at once, when the movies  
are recorded with both the “1920 × 1080/  
50i” standard and the “1440 × 1080/50i”  
standard on the disc.  
1
2
Touch  
(OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST  
EDIT].  
(HOME) t  
To add all the movies recorded on the  
same day at one time  
Touch [  
ADD].  
ADD]/[  
ADD]/  
[
1 In step 2, touch [  
ADD by date].  
ADD by date] or  
3
Touch the movie to be added to  
the Playlist.  
[
The recording dates of movies are  
displayed on the screen.  
.
Continued ,  
63  
         
Creating the Playlist (Continued)  
2 Touch  
/
to select the recording  
date of the desired movies, then touch  
.
The movies recorded on the selected  
date are displayed on the LCD screen.  
Touch the movie on the LCD screen to  
1
2
Touch  
IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST].  
The Playlist screen appears.  
(HOME) t  
(VIEW  
confirm. Touch  
previous screen.  
to return to the  
3 Touch  
t [YES].  
4 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
b Notes  
• Do not remove the battery pack or the AC  
Adaptor from your camcorder while adding a  
movie to the Playlist.  
Touch the movie from which you  
want to play back.  
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
from your camcorder while adding a movie to  
the Playlist on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
The Playlist is played back from the  
selected movie to the end, then the  
screen returns to the Playlist screen.  
• You cannot add still images to a Playlist.  
• You can create the Playlist only with DVD-RW  
(VR mode) for the SD (standard definition)  
image quality.  
• To create a Playlist on a disc with HD (high  
definition) image quality, you cannot contain  
movies recorded with both the “1920 × 1080/  
50i” standard and the “1440 × 1080/50i”  
standard in the Playlist.  
To erase unnecessary movies from  
the Playlist  
1 Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
ERASE]/  
z Tips  
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
• You can add a movie on the playback screen by  
using  
• You can save the Playlist to a disc on your  
computer by using the supplied software.  
2 Touch [ ERASE]/[  
ERASE].  
To erase all the movies from the  
Playlist, touch [ ERASE ALL]/  
ERASE ALL]/[ ERASE ALL]  
(OPTION) menu.  
[
[
Playing the Playlist  
t [YES] t [YES]. When  
[Completed.] appears, touch  
.
3 Touch the movie to be erased from the  
list.  
Set the desired media for creating/playback/  
editing a Playlist in advance (p. 26).  
b Notes  
• For the SD (standard definition) image quality,  
you can edit a movie only with DVD-RW (VR  
mode).  
The selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
.
screen to confirm. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
to return  
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4 Touch  
t [YES].  
To divide a movie within the Playlist  
5 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
z Tips  
1 Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
• The original movies are not changed even if you  
erase the movies from the Playlist.  
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
2 Touch [DIVIDE].  
To change the order within the Playlist  
3 Touch the movie to be divided.  
The selected movie is played back.  
4 Touch  
at the point where you  
1 Touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS)  
MOVE]/  
want to divide the movie into scenes.  
The movie pauses.  
t [PLAYLIST EDIT].  
2 Touch [ MOVE]/[  
MOVE].  
[
3 Touch the movie to be moved.  
Play and pause toggles as you press  
.
You can adjust the dividing point with  
The selected movie is marked with  
Press and hold the movie on the LCD  
.
more precision using  
/
.
5 Touch t [YES].  
screen to confirm. Touch  
to the previous screen.  
to return  
6 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
4 Touch  
.
b Notes  
5 Select the destination with  
/
.
• A slight difference may occur from the point  
where you touch  
and the actual dividing  
point, as your camcorder selects the dividing  
point based on about half-second increments.  
z Tips  
• The original movies are not changed even if you  
divide the movie in the Playlist.  
Destination bar  
6 Touch  
t [YES].  
7 When [Completed.] appears, touch  
.
z Tips  
• When you select multiple movies, the movies  
are moved following the order appeared in the  
Playlist.  
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Dubbing movies to other recording devices  
Connecting with the A/V connecting cable  
You can dub movies played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs  
or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the device in either of the following ways.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for  
this operation (p. 20). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be  
connected.  
b Notes  
• Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will be dubbed with SD (standard  
definition) image quality.  
• Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.  
• To dub movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software  
(supplied) on your computer (p. 103), and copy the images to a disc in the computer.  
A/V Remote connector  
IN  
IN  
(White)  
(Red)  
(Yellow) (White)  
(Red)  
S VIDEO VIDEO  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
Devices without an  
S VIDEO jack  
Devices with an S VIDEO  
jack  
VCRs or DVD/HDD  
recorders  
: Video/Signal flow  
b Notes  
• You cannot dub to other recording devices  
connected with an HDMI cable.  
A A/V connecting cable (supplied)  
Connect to the input jack of the other  
device.  
• To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter,  
etc.) on the screen of the monitor device  
B A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional)  
connected, touch  
(HOME) t  
When connecting to another device via  
the S VIDEO jack, by using an A/V  
connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable (optional), higher quality movies  
can be produced than with an A/V  
connecting cable. Connect the white and  
red plug (left/right audio) and the S  
VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the  
A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO  
cable (optional). The yellow plug  
connection is not necessary. S VIDEO  
connection only will not output audio.  
(SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS]  
t [DISP OUTPUT] t [LCD PANEL] (the  
default setting) (p. 93).  
• To record the date/time and camera settings  
data, display them on the screen (p. 90).  
• When you are connecting your camcorder to a  
monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the  
A/V connecting cable to the video input jack,  
and the red (right channel) or the white (left  
channel) plug to the audio input jack on the  
device.  
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Connecting with the USB cable  
1
Turn on the camcorder, then set  
the media that contains the  
desired movies for dubbing  
By connecting a DVD writer supporting  
movie dubbing, etc. to the camcorder via  
USB connection, you can dub movies with  
HD (high definition) image quality on the  
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or  
a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” without the  
declination of their image quality.  
Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor for this operation (p. 20). Refer  
also to the instruction manuals supplied  
with the devices to be connected.  
2
3
Press  
(VIEW IMAGES).  
Set [TV TYPE] according to the display  
device (p. 93).  
Prepare the recording device.  
Turn on the recording device. When  
dubbing movies to the VCR, insert a  
cassette tape for recording. When  
dubbing movies to the DVD recorder,  
insert a disc for recording.  
b Notes  
• You cannot dub movies recorded on a disc via  
USB connection.  
If your recording device has an input  
selector, set it to the input mode.  
4
Connect your camcorder to the  
recording device (VCR or DVD/  
HDD recorder) with the A/V  
connecting cable (supplied) 1 or  
an A/V connecting cable with S  
VIDEO (optional) 2.  
USB cable  
(supplied)  
Connect your camcorder to the input  
jacks of the recording device.  
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.  
5
6
Start the playback on your  
camcorder, and record it on the  
recording device.  
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder to a DVD writer, etc.  
using the supplied USB cable  
Refer to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your recording device for  
details.  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on  
the screen.  
When dubbing is finished, stop  
the recording device, and then  
your camcorder.  
Continued ,  
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Dubbing movies to other  
recording devices (Continued)  
Printing still images  
(PictBridge compliant  
printer)  
You can print out still images using a  
PictBridge compliant printer, without  
connecting the camcorder to a computer.  
3
4
Touch the media which contains  
the movie to be dubbed.  
Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor  
to obtain power from the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 20).  
Set the media that contains the still images  
to be printed in advance (p. 27), then turn  
on the printer.  
To print still images on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo,” insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” containing them into your camcorder.  
Start recording on the connected  
device.  
Refer to the instruction manuals  
supplied with the connected device for  
details.  
5
When dubbing is finished, touch  
[END] t [YES] and disconnect  
the USB cable.  
1
2
Turn on your camcorder.  
Connect the (USB) jack of your  
camcorder to the printer using  
the supplied USB cable (p. 138).  
z Tips  
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,  
touch  
[USB CONNECT].  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on  
the screen.  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t  
3
Touch [PRINT].  
When connection is complete,  
(PictBridge connecting) appears on  
the screen.  
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• Do not attempt the following operations when  
is on the screen. The operations may not be  
performed properly.  
4
5
6
Touch the still image to be  
printed.  
– Operate the POWER switch.  
– Press  
(VIEW IMAGES)  
– Disconnect the USB cable from your  
camcorder or the printer.  
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from  
your camcorder, while printing the still image  
on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB  
cable, turn the printer off and on again, and  
restart the operation from the beginning.  
• You can select only the paper sizes that the  
printer can print.  
• On some printer models, the top, bottom, right,  
and left edges of still images may be trimmed. If  
you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide)  
ratio, the left and right ends of the image may be  
trimmed widely.  
• Some printer models may not support the date  
printing function. Refer to your printer’s  
instruction manual for details.  
• The still images described below may not be  
printed out:  
– The still image edited by a computer  
– The still image recorded by other devices  
– The still image file exceeding 4 MB  
The selected still image is marked with  
. Press and hold the still image on the  
LCD screen to confirm. Touch  
to  
return to the image selection screen.  
Touch  
(OPTION), set the  
following options, then touch  
.
[COPIES]: Set number of copies of a  
still image to be printed. You can set up  
to 20 copies.  
[DATE/TIME]: Select [DATE],  
[DAY&TIME], or [OFF] (no date/time  
printed).  
– The still image file larger than 3680 × 2760  
pixels  
[SIZE]: Select the paper size.  
If you do not change the setting, go to  
step 6.  
z Tips  
• PictBridge is an industry standard established  
by the Camera & Imaging Products Association  
(CIPA). You can print still images without using  
a computer by connecting a printer directly to a  
digital video camera or digital still camera,  
regardless of model or manufacturer.  
Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t  
The still image selection screen appears  
again.  
.
• You can print a still image on the playback  
screen using the  
(OPTION) menu.  
To finish printing  
Touch  
on the image selection screen.  
b Notes  
• We can guarantee the operation of only models  
that are PictBridge compatible.  
• Refer also to the instruction manual of the  
printer to be used.  
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Utilizing the media  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
This category enables you to use the media  
for various purposes.  
REPAIR IMG.DB F.  
You can repair the management  
information in the internal memory (HDR-  
UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” (p. 80).  
(MANAGE MEDIA) category  
Item list  
MOVIE MEDIA SET  
Set the media for movies (p. 26).  
PHOTO MEDIA SET (HDR-UX19E/  
UX20E)  
Set the media for still images (p. 27).  
FINALIZE  
You can enable discs to be played on other  
devices by finalizing them (p. 71).  
MEDIA INFO  
You can display the information about the  
media such as available recording time  
(p. 76).  
MEDIA FORMAT  
You can format the media and recover the  
recordable free space (p. 76).  
UNFINALIZE  
You can unfinalize a disc and record more  
images on it (p. 78).  
DISC SELECT GUIDE  
Your camcorder advises you of the right  
disc for your purpose (p. 79).  
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Making the disc compatible with playback on  
other devices (Finalizing)  
Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with other devices and DVD  
drives of computers.  
Before finalizing, you can select a type of DVD menu that enables you to select a particular  
scene (p. 73).  
Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality  
Discs of all kinds should be finalized.  
Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality  
• Finalize DVD-R/DVD+R DL/DVD-RW.  
• Finalize DVD+RW in the following cases:  
– To create the DVD menu  
– To playback in the DVD drives of computers  
– Recorded time is short (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP mode and 15  
minutes or less in LP mode)  
b Notes  
• Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed.  
• Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play the discs recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality (p. 74). Currently available DVD devices cannot play these discs.  
• In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created instead of a disc menu.  
Operation flow  
The following operations are for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality.  
To play back a disc on another device for the first time (p. 73)  
Playback on  
other device  
AVCHD-compatible  
device  
Finalize  
Computer  
Make a desired disc  
menu.  
Continued ,  
71  
     
Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing)  
(Continued)  
To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 78)  
Recordings cannot be  
added.  
Make a new  
recording  
Recordings cannot be  
added.  
If a disc menu has been created,  
a confirmation screen prompts  
you to confirm that you wish to  
add a recording.  
b Notes  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you use DVD-  
RW or DVD+RW. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation (p. 35).  
To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p. 73)  
Playback on  
other device  
AVCHD-compatible  
device  
Finalize  
Computer  
Make a desired disc  
menu.  
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b Notes  
Finalizing a disc  
• When you finalize a double-sided disc, you  
must finalize each side of the disc individually.  
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC  
Adaptor during finalizing.  
When you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor,  
make sure that the power of your camcorder is  
set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after  
b Notes  
• It takes from a minute to a maximum of several  
hours to finalize a disc. The shorter the amount  
of material recorded on the disc, the longer it  
takes for finalizing.  
the  
(Movie) or  
(Still) lamp goes off.  
Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC  
Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.  
1
Place your camcorder in a stable  
position, then connect the AC  
Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your  
camcorder and the wall outlet  
(wall socket).  
• When finalizing the following discs,  
after finalizing is completed. Remove the disc  
from your camcorder.  
flashes  
– Discs recorded with HD (high definition)  
image quality  
– Discs recorded with SD (standard definition)  
image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode)  
2
3
4
Turn on your camcorder.  
z Tips  
• When you set to create a disc menu (or DVD  
menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu  
appears for a few seconds while finalizing the  
disc.  
Insert the disc to be finalized.  
• After the disc is finalized, “  
” is attached  
Touch  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t  
[FINALIZE].  
(HOME) t  
at the bottom of the indicator, such as “  
in the case of DVD-RW.  
To select a disc menu style  
1 In step 4, touch  
(OPTION) t  
[DISC MENU].  
2 Select the desired style from 4 types of  
pattern with  
/
.
To select a disc menu style, touch  
(OPTION) t [DISC MENU].  
If you do not change the setting of the  
disc menu style, go to step 5. The disc  
menu style is set to [STYLE1] (the  
default setting).  
Select [NO MENU] if you do not create  
a disc menu.  
3 Touch  
.
5
Touch [YES] t [YES] t  
.
b Notes  
• During Easy Handycam operation, the disc  
menu is fixed to [STYLE1].  
Continued ,  
73  
     
Making the disc compatible with  
playback on other devices  
(Finalizing) (Continued)  
• You cannot create the disc menu with DVD-RW  
(VR mode) for the SD (standard definition)  
image quality.  
Playing a disc on  
other devices  
On the other devices  
The kind of device you can play a disc on  
depends on the image quality (HD (high  
definition) or SD (standard definition))  
selected when the disc was recorded. For  
details, refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with your device or consult your  
dealer.  
Discs recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality  
This camcorder captures high definition  
footage in the AVCHD format.  
DVD media containing AVCHD footage  
should not be used with DVD based players  
or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder  
may fail to eject the media and may erase  
its contents without warning. DVD media  
containing AVCHD footage may be played  
on a compatible Blu-ray Discplayer/  
recorder or other compatible device.  
Discs recorded with SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
You can play these discs back on DVD  
devices. However, we do not guarantee  
playback on all DVD devices.  
b Notes  
• Make sure that you finalize a recorded disc  
(p. 73). However, when you record movies with  
SD (standard definition) image quality on a  
DVD+RW disc, you can play the disc without  
finalizing it (p. 71).  
• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm  
DVD as it may cause a malfunction.  
• Make sure that a vertically installed device is  
placed in a position such as that the disc can be  
placed horizontally.  
• If you have inserted a disc recorded in the  
AVCHD format in a DVD device, there is a risk  
that you can neither record nor play back the  
disc correctly on your camcorder.  
• Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze  
for an instant between scenes. Some functions  
may be disabled on some devices.  
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z Tips  
The volume label of the disc recorded  
with SD (standard definition) image  
quality  
• Devices that support subtitles can display the  
recording date and time where the subtitles  
normally appear (p. 86). Refer to the instruction  
manual of your device.  
The date when the disc was first used is  
• If you have created the disc menu (p. 73), you  
can select the desired scene in the menu.  
recorded.  
<e.g.>  
• You can also play the playlist back on other  
devices if the discs were recorded with HD  
(high definition) image quality (p. 63).  
Create the playlist on your camcorder in  
When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on  
January 1st 2008:  
2008_01_01_06H00M_PM  
advance, then select  
on the disc menu.  
On the computer  
Volume  
label  
To play a disc recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality  
Install “Picture Motion Browser” on the  
supplied CD-ROM on the computer to play  
movies (p. 103).  
z Tips  
• Movies in discs recorded with SD (standard  
definition) image quality are stored in the  
following folders:  
– DVD-RW (VR mode)  
DVD_RTAV folder  
To play a disc recorded with SD  
(standard definition) image quality  
You can play a disc on a computer if a  
DVD playback application is installed on  
the computer.  
– Other discs and modes  
VIDEO_TS folder  
b Notes  
• Even when you use DVD+RW, you must  
finalize the disc (p. 71). Otherwise, a  
malfunction may occur.  
• Make sure that the DVD drive of the computer  
can play an 8 cm DVD.  
• Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with an 8 cm  
DVD as it may cause a malfunction.  
• The disc may not be played back, or the movies  
may not be played smoothly on some  
computers.  
• You cannot copy movies directly to the hard  
disk of your computer to play back or edit them  
on your computer.  
z Tips  
• For details on operations and procedures, see the  
“PMB Guide” on the supplied CD-ROM  
(p. 103).  
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Checking the media  
information  
Formatting the media  
Format means to delete all recorded images  
from a media to gain the original memory  
capacity of the media.  
Before performing [MEDIA FORMAT],  
you should save important images on other  
device or media (p. 59, 66, 103).  
You can check the estimated available  
recording time and memory usage of the  
media, according to the setting of [MOVIE  
MEDIA SET] (p. 26).  
Touch  
MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO].  
You can check other information by touching  
. To turn off the display, touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE  
Formatting the internal memory  
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
.
b Notes  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on your camcorder  
and the wall outlet (wall socket).  
• The calculation for the space of the internal  
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is 1MB = 1,048,576  
bytes. The fractions less than MB are discarded  
when the space is displayed. The displayed size  
of the whole space will be slightly smaller than  
the size shown below despite displaying both  
free and used space.  
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.  
• Since there is a management file area, the used  
space is not displayed as 0 MB even if you  
perform [MEDIA FORMAT] (p. 76).  
Insert the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” into your camcorder if you  
perform formatting the“Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
z Tips  
• Any media information other than the  
information set with [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is  
not displayed. To check other media  
information, set the other media on [MOVIE  
MEDIA SET] (p. 26).  
4
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA  
FORMAT] t [INT. MEMORY]  
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or [MEMORY  
STICK].  
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
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* To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on a  
DVD+RW or DVD-RW with HD (high  
definition) image quality, finalize the disc again  
(p. 71).  
6
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on your camcorder  
and the wall outlet (wall socket).  
b Notes  
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC  
Adaptor during formatting.  
• Even the images protected with another device  
against accidental deletion are also deleted.  
• Do not attempt the following operations when  
[Executing...] is on the screen:  
– Operate the POWER switch or buttons  
– Eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” while  
formatting the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.  
Insert the disc to be formatted  
into your camcorder.  
Formatting the disc  
4
Touch  
(HOME) t  
A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be  
formatted. Replace it with a new  
disc.  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA  
FORMAT] t [DISC].  
If you format a finalized disc  
Formatting deletes all movies on a finalized  
disc. One of the following icons,  
or  
, appears on the screen, but there is  
no need to finalize the disc again before  
playing the disc on an AVCHD format  
compatible player.*  
b Notes  
• The screen message will be different if the disc  
was formatted with SD (standard definition)  
image quality at the previous formatting. Follow  
the procedures on the screen.  
When formatting a disc of the SD  
(standard definition) image quality  
• In the case of a DVD-RW (VIDEO  
mode), the disc is unfinalized and it has to  
be finalized again to enable the disc to be  
played on another device.  
5
Touch [YES].  
To record with SD (standard definition)  
image quality, touch [SD].  
• In the case of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/  
DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images  
on a finalized disc. One of the following  
icons,  
or  
, appears on the  
screen, but there is no need to finalize the  
disc again before playing the disc on other  
devices.*  
Continued ,  
77  
   
Formatting the media (Continued)  
Recording additional  
movies after finalizing  
You can record additional movies on the  
finalized DVD-RW/DVD+RW after the  
following steps.  
b Notes  
• You cannot change the image quality of a disc  
during recording.  
• For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see  
Additional movies cannot be  
recorded on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL  
after finalizing. Replace it with a new  
disc.  
6
Touch the option that is right for  
you on the screen.  
The disc will be formatted in the  
recording image quality and format you  
selected.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on your camcorder  
and the wall outlet (wall socket).  
When formatting is completed, you can  
start recording on the disc.  
2
3
Slide the POWER switch to turn  
on the  
(Movie) lamp.  
To format a disc with SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
• Select the recording format, VIDEO mode  
or VR mode, for DVD-RW (p. 14). If you  
format DVD-RW during Easy Handycam  
operation (p. 32), the recording format is  
fixed to VIDEO.  
Insert the finalized disc into your  
camcorder.  
A confirmation screen appears to  
prompt you to confirm that you wish to  
record additional movies.  
• Select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or  
[4:3], for DVD+RW.  
b Notes  
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC  
Adaptor during formatting.  
• When you use a double-sided disc, formatting is  
required on each side. You can format each side  
in the different image quality (HD (high  
4
5
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
definition) or SD (standard definition)).  
• In the case of DVD+RW with SD (standard  
definition) image quality, you cannot change the  
movie aspect ratio midway. Format the disc  
again to change the aspect ratio.  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image  
quality can be formatted on AVCHD format  
compatible devices only (p. 126).  
• You cannot format a disc that has been  
protected on other devices. Cancel the  
protection with the original device, and then  
format it.  
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Finding the right disc  
(DISC SELECT GUIDE)  
For the discs recorded with SD  
(standard definition) image quality  
• When using finalized DVD-RW (VR  
mode) discs, you can record additional  
material on the disc without any  
additional steps.  
Select the option that is right for you on the  
screen, then you will be informed of the  
appropriate disc for your purposes.  
1
2
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [DISC  
SELECT GUIDE].  
• To unfinalize DVD-RW (VIDEO mode),  
touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) t [UNFINALIZE].  
• If you have created the DVD menu (p. 73)  
when finalizing the DVD+RW, the dialog  
appears to confirm that you wish to record  
additional movies when you slide the  
POWER switch and turn on the  
Touch the option that is right for  
you on the screen.  
When you insert the same type of disc  
as that indicated in the results of the  
guide, the disc is formatted with the  
options you selected (p. 77).  
(Movie) lamp.  
b Notes  
• Do not apply shock or vibration to your  
camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC  
Adaptor during the operation.  
• The disc menu created with finalizing are  
deleted.  
• When you use a double-sided disc, perform this  
operation on each side.  
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Repairing the image database file  
b Notes  
• Do not apply mechanical shock or vibration to  
your camcorder during repairing the image  
database file.  
• Do not disconnect the AC Adaptor or remove  
the battery pack during repairing the image  
database file.  
• Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
during repairing the image database file on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
This function checks the management  
information and the consistency of movies  
and still images on the internal memory  
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E), or of movies on  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and repairs  
any inconsistencies found.  
• The repairing each image database file in both  
the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
and the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is performed  
separately.  
1
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t  
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] t [INT.  
MEMORY] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or  
[MEMORY STICK].  
The [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] screen  
appears.  
2
Touch [YES].  
Checking the image database file starts.  
Touch  
to finish checking the image  
database file if no inconsistency is  
found.  
3
4
Touch [YES].  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
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Preventing data on the internal memory of the  
camcorder from being recovered (HDR-UX19E/  
UX20E)  
[
EMPTY] allows you to write  
unintelligible data onto the internal memory  
of the camcorder. In this way, it may  
become more difficult to recover any  
original data.  
4
Press and hold . (back light)  
The [ EMPTY] screen appears.  
When you dispose of or transfer the  
camcorder to others, it is recommended that  
you perform [ EMPTY].  
b Notes  
• If you perform [  
EMPTY], all the images on  
the internal memory are deleted. To avoid the  
loss of important images, they should be saved  
on other device or other media before  
5
6
Touch [YES] t [YES].  
performing [  
EMPTY] (p. 59, 61, 103).  
• You cannot perform [  
EMPTY] unless you  
connect the AC Adaptor to the wall outlet (wall  
socket).  
• Disconnect all cables except the AC Adaptor.  
When [Completed.] appears,  
touch  
.
• While performing [  
EMPTY], do not apply  
any vibrations or shocks to your camcorder.  
b Notes  
• If you stop performing [  
[Executing...] appears, be sure to complete the  
operation by performing [ EMPTY] when  
you use the camcorder next time.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the  
DC IN jack on your camcorder  
and the wall outlet (wall socket).  
EMPTY] while  
2
3
Turn on your camcorder.  
Touch  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA  
FORMAT] t [INT. MEMORY].  
The confirmation screen of the  
formatting the internal memory appears.  
81  
   
Customizing your camcorder  
What you can do with the  
(SETTINGS)  
category of the  
HOME MENU  
You can change the recording functions and  
the operating settings for your convenience.  
3
4
5
Touch the desired setup item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
Using the HOME MENU  
/
to change the page.  
1
Turn on your camcorder, then  
press (HOME).  
(HOME)  
Touch the desired item.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
/
to change the page.  
(HOME)  
(SETTINGS) category  
Change the setting, then touch  
.
2
Touch  
(SETTINGS).  
List of the (SETTINGS)  
category items  
MOVIE SETTINGS (p. 84)  
Items  
Page  
REC MODE  
AUDIO MODE  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
WIDE SELECT  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
STEADYSHOT  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
X.V.COLOR  
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Items  
Page  
Items  
Page  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
LCD COLOR  
VF B.LIGHT  
REMAINING SET  
OUTPUT SETTINGS (p. 93)  
SUB-T DATE  
FLASH MODE*  
FLASH LEVEL  
REDEYE REDUC  
FACE DETECTION  
INDEX SET*  
Items  
Page  
TV TYPE  
DISP OUTPUT  
COMPONENT  
CLOCK/ LANG (p. 94)  
CONVERSION LENS  
Items  
CLOCK SET*  
Page  
PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 88)  
AREA SET  
Items  
Page  
IMAGE SIZE*  
SUMMERTIME  
LANGUAGE SET*  
FILE NO.  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
STEADYSHOT  
GUIDEFRAME  
ZEBRA  
FLASH MODE*  
FLASH LEVEL  
REDEYE REDUC  
FACE DETECTION  
CONVERSION LENS  
GENERAL SET (p. 94)  
Items  
Page  
DEMO MODE  
REC LAMP  
CALIBRATION  
A.SHUT OFF  
QUICK ON STBY  
REMOTE CTRL  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
VIEW IMAGES SET (p. 90)  
*
You can set these items also during Easy  
Handycam operation (p. 32).  
[SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam  
operation.  
Items  
Page  
**  
DATA CODE  
DISPLAY  
SOUND/DISP SET** (p. 91)  
Items  
Page  
VOLUME*  
BEEP*  
LCD BRIGHT  
LCD BL LEVEL  
83  
MOVIE SETTINGS  
(Items for recording movies)  
x For SD (standard definition) image  
quality:  
SD HQ (  
)
Records in high quality mode.  
(SD 9M (HQ)).  
BSD SP (  
Records in standard quality mode.  
(SD 6M (SP)).  
)
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
SD LP (  
)
How to set  
Increases the recording time (Long Play).  
(SD 3M (LP))  
(HOME MENU) t page 82  
(OPTION MENU) t page 96  
b Notes  
The default settings are marked with B.  
• If you record in the LP mode, details in movies  
with quick movements may appear rough when  
you play back.  
REC MODE  
You can select a recording quality to record  
a movie.  
z Tips  
• See page 15, 31 on the expected recording time  
of each recording mode.  
• You can set the recording mode for each media  
(p. 26).  
x For HD (high definition) image  
quality:  
HD FH* (  
)
AUDIO MODE  
Records in the highest quality mode.  
(AVC HD 16M (FH))  
You can select the sound recording mode.  
HD FS**(  
)
B5.1ch SURROUND (  
Records sound in 5.1ch surround.  
)
Records in the highest quality mode.  
(AVC HD 14M (FS))  
2ch STEREO (  
Records sound in 2ch stereo.  
)
HD HQ (  
)
Records in high quality mode.  
(AVC HD 9M (HQ))  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
BHD SP (  
Records in standard quality mode.  
(AVC HD 7M (SP))  
)
When using either the NightShot (p. 39) or  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] (p. 101) function  
to record, you can record clearer images by  
setting [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT], which  
emits infrared light (invisible), to [ON] (the  
default setting).  
HD LP (  
)
Increases the recording time (Long Play).  
(AVC HD 5M (LP))  
*
b Notes  
For the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/  
UX20E) or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
only.  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 39).  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
**  
For the disc only.  
84  
                               
• The maximum shooting distance using  
[NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet).  
180 ×  
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 180 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
WIDE SELECT  
When recording with SD (standard  
definition) image quality, you can select the  
aspect ratio according to the TV connected.  
Refer also to the instruction manuals  
supplied with your TV.  
STEADYSHOT  
You can compensate for camera shake. Set  
[STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( ) when  
using a tripod (optional), then the image  
becomes natural. The default setting is  
[ON].  
B16:9 WIDE  
Records images to the full screen on a 16:9  
(wide) TV screen.  
AUTO SLW SHUTTR  
(Auto Slow Shutter)  
4:3 (  
)
Records images to the full screen on a 4:3  
TV screen.  
The shutter speed becomes 1/25 seconds  
automatically when shooting in dark places.  
The default setting is [ON].  
b Notes  
• Set [TV TYPE] correctly according to the TV  
connected for playback (p. 93).  
X.V.COLOR  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
When recording, set to [ON] to capture  
wider range of colors. Various colors such  
as the brilliant color of flowers and  
turquoise blue of the sea can be more  
faithfully reproduced.  
You can select the maximum zoom level in  
case you want to zoom to a level greater  
than 15 × (optical zoom) during recording.  
Note that the image quality decreases when  
you use the digital zoom.  
b Notes  
• Set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] only when the  
recorded content will be played back on an  
x.v.Color-compliant TV. Otherwise, set to  
[OFF] (the default setting).  
• If the movies recorded with this function [ON]  
is played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant  
TV, the color may not be reproduced correctly.  
• [X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]:  
– when the disc is not formatted with HD (high  
definition) image quality.  
The right side of the bar shows the digital  
zooming factor. The zooming zone  
appears when you select the zooming  
level.  
– when recording a movie with SD (standard  
definition) image quality on the internal  
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
BOFF  
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically.  
30 ×  
– while recording a movie.  
Up to 15 × zoom is performed optically,  
and after that, up to 30 × zoom is  
performed digitally.  
Continued ,  
85  
                       
MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)  
AUTO  
GUIDEFRAME  
Displays the remaining recording time of  
movies for about 8 seconds in situations  
such as those described below.  
– When your camcorder recognizes the  
remaining media capacity with the  
(Movie) lamp lighting up.  
You can display the guide frame and check  
that the subject is horizontal or vertical by  
setting [GUIDEFRAME] to [ON].  
The guide frame is not recorded. Press  
DISP/BATT INFO to make the guide frame  
disappear. The default setting is [OFF].  
– When you press DISP/BATT INFO to  
switch the indicator from off to on with  
the  
(Movie) lamp lighting up.  
z Tips  
– When you select the movie recording  
mode on the HOME MENU.  
• Positioning the subject at the cross point of the  
guide frame makes a balanced composition.  
b Notes  
ZEBRA  
• When the remaining recordable time for movies  
is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the  
screen.  
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the  
screen where brightness is at a preset level.  
This is useful as a guide when adjusting the  
brightness. When you change the default  
setting,  
is not recorded.  
SUB-T DATE  
is displayed. The zebra pattern  
You can display the recording date and time  
when you play back images on a device  
with a subtitle display function. The default  
setting is [ON]. Also refer to the instruction  
manual of the playback device.  
BOFF  
The zebra pattern is not displayed.  
70  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 70 IRE.  
b Notes  
• Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image  
quality or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can  
be played on AVCHD format compatible  
devices only (p. 74).  
100  
The zebra pattern appears at a screen  
brightness level of about 100 IRE or  
higher.  
• When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to  
[
INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
MEMORY STICK], you cannot use  
or [  
b Notes  
this function.  
• Portions of the screen where brightness is about  
100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.  
FLASH MODE  
z Tips  
You can set this function when you shoot  
still images using the built-in flash, or an  
external flash (optional) that is compatible  
with your camcorder.  
• IRE represents the screen brightness level.  
REMAINING SET  
BON  
BAUTO  
Always displays the remaining media  
indicator.  
Automatically flashes when there is  
insufficient ambient light.  
ON (  
)
Always flashes regardless of the  
surrounding brightness.  
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OFF (  
Records without flash.  
)
FACE DETECTION  
Adjusts the focus/color/exposure of face  
images automatically. Also, adjusts face  
images for clear viewing.  
b Notes  
• The recommended distance to the subject when  
using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to  
2.5 m (1 to 8 feet).  
BON (  
)
• Remove any dust from the surface of the flash  
lamp before using it. Flash effect may be  
impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures  
the lamp.  
Detects face images in frames, then adjusts  
their image quality automatically.  
Face detection frame  
/CHG lamp (p. 137) flickers while charging  
the flash, and remains lit when charging is  
complete.  
• If you use the flash when shooting a backlit  
subject or in bright places, the flash may not be  
effective.  
Face detection icon  
ON [NO FRAMES] (  
Detects face images without frames, then  
adjusts their image quality automatically.  
FLASH LEVEL  
)
You can set this function when you shoot  
still images using the built-in flash, or an  
external flash (optional) that is compatible  
with your camcorder.  
OFF  
Face images are no detected.  
HIGH(  
)
Makes the flash level higher.  
b Notes  
• Your camcorder may not be able to detect face  
images depending on the recording condition.  
• Your camcorder may not be able to optimize the  
images depending on the recording condition. In  
this case, set [FACE DETECTION] to [OFF].  
BNORMAL(  
LOW(  
)
)
Makes the flash level lower.  
REDEYE REDUC  
INDEX SET  
You can set this function when you shoot  
still images using the built-in flash, or an  
external flash (optional) that is compatible  
with your camcorder.  
The camcorder detects faces automatically  
during movie recording. The default setting  
is [ON].  
Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set  
[FLASH MODE] (p. 86) to [AUTO] or  
Face icons and their meanings  
:
This icon appears when the setting is  
[ON].  
[ON] to display  
.
You can prevent redeye by activating the  
flash before recording.  
:
This icon flashes when your  
camcorder detects a face. The icon  
stops flashing when the face is  
recorded in the Face Index.  
: This icon appears when faces cannot  
be recorded in the Face Index.  
b Notes  
• The redeye reduction may not produce the  
desired effect due to individual differences and  
other conditions.  
Continued ,  
87  
                 
MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued)  
PHOTO SETTINGS  
(Items for recording still images)  
To play back a movie from the Face Index  
screen, see page 45.  
b Notes  
• The detectable number of face image is limited.  
CONVERSION LENS  
Touch 1, then 2.  
You can set this function when you use an  
external conversion lens (optional) that is  
compatible with your camcorder. You can  
shoot with the SteadyShot function adjusted  
optimally for the conversion lens attached.  
You can select from [WIDE  
CONVERSION] ( ) and [TELE  
CONVERSION] ( ). The default setting  
is [OFF].  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 82  
(OPTION MENU) t page 96  
The default settings are marked with B.  
IMAGE SIZE  
B4.0M (  
2304 × 1728)  
4.0M  
Records still images clearly in the 4:3  
ratio.  
3.0M (  
2304 × 1296)  
3.0M  
Records still images clearly in the 16:9  
(wide) ratio.  
1.9M (  
1600 × 1200)  
Allows you to record more still images in  
relatively clear quality in the 4:3 ratio.  
VGA (0.3M) (  
640 × 480)  
Allows the maximum number of still  
images to be recorded in the 4:3 ratio.  
b Notes  
• The set image size is effective during the  
(Still) lamp turning on.  
The number of still images recordable  
on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/  
UX20E)  
The maximum number of recordable still  
images is 9,999. The number of recordable  
still images varies depending on the  
recording conditions.  
88  
                 
Capacity of a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” and the number of recordable  
still images (Approx.)*  
FILE NO.  
BSERIES  
Assigns file numbers of still images in  
sequence, even if you replace the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
When the  
(Still) lamp is lights up:  
4.0M 2304 × 1728  
RESET  
4.0M  
Assigns individual file numbers for each  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
1GB  
2GB  
4GB  
8GB  
475  
970  
1900  
3850  
NIGHTSHOT LIGHT  
See page 84.  
* All numbers measured when recording still  
images at the maximum image size. Check the  
actual number of recordable still images while  
recording still images on the LCD screen  
(p. 141).  
STEADYSHOT  
See page 85.  
GUIDEFRAME  
When the  
(Movie) lamp lights up:  
See page 86.  
The image size is fixed depending on the  
image quality and the aspect ratio of the  
movie recorded.  
ZEBRA  
– [  
quality  
– [  
3.0M] with HD (high definition) image  
See page 86.  
3.0M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD  
(standard definition) image quality  
– [2.2M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD  
(standard definition) image quality  
FLASH MODE  
See page 86.  
b Notes  
FLASH LEVEL  
• Numbers in the table are of when using a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” made by Sony  
Corporation. The recordable number of still  
images varies depending on the recording  
conditions or the type of “Memory Stick.”  
• The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid  
CMOS Sensor and image processing system  
(BIONZ) allows the still image resolution  
equivalent to the sizes described.  
See page 87.  
REDEYE REDUC  
See page 87.  
FACE DETECTION  
z Tips  
See page 87.  
• For recording still images, you can use the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” that has 512 MB or  
less.  
CONVERSION LENS  
See page 88.  
89  
       
VIEW IMAGES SET  
(Items to customize the display)  
CAMERA DATA  
Movie  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
Still image  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 82  
(OPTION MENU) t page 96  
The default settings are marked with B.  
DATA CODE  
CSteadyShot off  
DBrightness  
EWhite balance  
FGain  
During playback, displays the information  
(data code) recorded automatically at the  
time of recording.  
BOFF  
GShutter speed  
HAperture value  
IExposure  
Data code is not displayed.  
DATE/TIME  
Displays the date and time.  
z Tips  
appears for a still image recorded using a  
flash.  
CAMERA DATA  
Displays camera setting data.  
• The data code is displayed on the TV screen if  
you connect your camcorder to a TV.  
• The indicator toggles through the following  
sequences as you press DATA CODE on the  
Remote Commander: [DATE/TIME] t  
[CAMERA DATA] t [OFF] (no indication).  
DATE/TIME  
• Depending on the media condition, bars [--:--:--]  
appear.  
ADate  
BTime  
90  
             
SOUND/DISP SET  
(Items to adjust the sound and the screen)  
DISPLAY  
You can select the number of thumbnails  
that appear on the VISUAL INDEX screen  
or the Playlist.  
Thumbnail 1 Glossary (p. 143)  
BZOOM LINK  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12)  
with the power zoom lever on your  
camcorder.*  
/
How to set  
6IMAGES  
(HOME MENU) t page 82  
(OPTION MENU) t page 96  
Displays thumbnails of 6 images.  
12IMAGES  
Displays thumbnails of 12 images.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
* You can also operate with the zoom buttons  
on the LCD frame or on the Remote  
Commander.  
VOLUME  
Touch  
/
to adjust the volume  
BEEP  
BON  
A melody sounds when you start/stop  
recording, or operate the touch panel.  
OFF  
Cancels the melody or shutter sound.  
LCD BRIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen.  
1 Adjust the brightness with  
/
.
2 Touch  
.
z Tips  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
Continued ,  
91  
                         
SOUND/DISP SET (Continued)  
b Notes  
LCD BL LEVEL  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD  
screen’s backlight.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
z Tips  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the LCD screen.  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to outside  
power sources, [BRIGHT] is automatically  
selected for the setting.  
• When you select [BRIGHT], battery life is  
slightly reduced during recording.  
• If you open the LCD panel 180 degrees to face  
the screen outside and close the LCD panel to  
the camcorder body, the setting becomes  
[NORMAL] automatically.  
z Tips  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
LCD COLOR  
You can adjust the color of the LCD screen  
with  
/
.
Low intensity  
z Tips  
High intensity  
• This adjustment does not affect the recorded  
images in any way.  
VF B.LIGHT  
You can adjust the brightness of the  
viewfinder.  
BNORMAL  
Standard brightness.  
BRIGHT  
Brightens the viewfinder screen.  
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OUTPUT SETTINGS  
(Items for connecting other devices)  
DISP OUTPUT  
BLCD PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the LCD screen and in the viewfinder.  
V-OUT/PANEL  
Shows displays such as the time code on  
the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the  
viewfinder.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
COMPONENT  
(HOME MENU) t page 82  
Select [COMPONENT] when connecting  
your camcorder to a TV with the  
component input jack.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
576i  
TV TYPE  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV with the component input jack.  
You need to convert the signal depending  
on the TV connected when playing back the  
image. The recorded images are played  
back as following illustrations.  
B1080i/576i  
Select when connecting your camcorder to  
a TV that has the component input jack  
and is capable of displaying the 1080i  
signal.  
B16:9  
Select to view your images on a 16:9  
(wide) TV.  
16:9 (wide)  
images  
4:3 images  
4:3  
Select to view your images on a 4:3  
standard TV.  
16:9 (wide)  
images  
4:3 images  
b Notes  
• The aspect ratio of the image recorded with HD  
(high definition) image quality is 16:9.  
93  
                         
CLOCK/ LANG  
GENERAL SET  
(Items to set clock and language)  
(Other setup items)  
Touch 1, then 2.  
Touch 1, then 2.  
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
If the item is not on the screen, touch  
to change the page.  
/
How to set  
How to set  
(HOME MENU) t page 82  
(HOME MENU) t page 82  
The default settings are marked with B.  
CLOCK SET  
See page 23.  
DEMO MODE  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
view the demonstration in about 10  
AREA SET  
minutes, after you turn on your camcorder  
You can adjust a time difference without  
stopping the clock.  
and light up the  
(Movie) lamp.  
Set your local area using  
your camcorder in other time zones.  
/
when using  
z Tips  
• The demonstration will be suspended in  
situations such as those described below.  
– When you press START/STOP or PHOTO.  
Refer to the world time difference on page  
– When you press DUBBING button (HDR-  
UX19E/UX20E)  
SUMMERTIME  
– When you touch the screen during the  
demonstration. (The demonstration starts  
again after about 10 minutes.)  
You can change this setting without  
stopping the clock.  
Set to [ON] to move the time forward  
1 hour.  
– When you slide the disc cover OPEN switch.  
– When you light up the  
(Still) lamp by  
sliding the POWER switch.  
LANGUAGE SET  
– When you press  
IMAGES).  
(HOME)/ (VIEW  
You can select the language to be used on  
the LCD screen.  
REC LAMP (Recording  
lamp)  
z Tips  
• Your camcorder offers [ENG[SIMP]]  
(simplified English) for when you cannot  
find your native tongue among the  
options.  
The camera recording lamp on the front of  
your camcorder lights up, as the default  
setting is [ON].  
CALIBRATION  
94  
                               
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut  
off)  
B5 min  
The camcorder is automatically turned off  
when you do not operate your camcorder  
for more than approximately 5 minutes.  
NEVER  
The camcorder is not automatically turned  
off.  
b Notes  
• When you connect your camcorder to a wall  
outlet (wall socket), [A.SHUT OFF] is  
automatically set to [NEVER].  
QUICK ON STBY  
You can set the desired turn off time of the  
camcorder with [QUICK ON STBY] while  
the Sleep mode is set (p. 39). The default  
setting is [10min].  
b Notes  
• While the Sleep mode is set, the setting of  
[A.SHUT OFF] becomes ineffective.  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote  
control)  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
use the supplied Remote Commander  
(p. 140).  
z Tips  
• Set to [OFF] to prevent your camcorder from  
responding to a command sent by another VCR  
remote control unit.  
CTRL FOR HDMI  
The default setting is [ON], allowing you to  
do the playback operation with the remote  
commander of your TV by connecting your  
camcorder to a “BRAVIA” Sync  
compatible TV with the HDMI cable  
(optional) (p. 52).  
95  
               
Activating functions using the  
OPTION MENU  
The  
(OPTION MENU) appears just like  
the pop-up window that appears when you  
right-click the mouse on a computer.  
Various available functions are displayed.  
3
Change the setting, then touch  
.
Using the OPTION MENU  
b Notes  
• The tabs and items that appear on the screen  
depend on the recording/playback status of your  
camcorder at the time.  
1
While using your camcorder,  
touch  
(OPTION) on the screen.  
• Some items appear without a tab.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot  
use the  
(OPTION MENU).  
Recording items on the OPTION  
MENU  
*1  
Items  
Page  
tab  
(OPTION)  
FOCUS  
SPOT FOCUS  
TELE MACRO  
EXPOSURE  
SPOT METER  
SCENE SELECTION  
WHITE BAL.  
Tab  
2
Touch the desired item.  
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT  
If you cannot find the desired item,  
touch another tab to change the page.  
tab  
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FADER  
D.EFFECT  
PICT.EFFECT  
If you cannot find the item anywhere,  
the function does not work under the  
current situation.  
tab  
a
REC MODE  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
MICREF LEVEL  
IMAGE SIZE  
SELF-TIMER  
a
96  
     
*1  
*2  
*3  
*1  
Items that are included in the HOME MENU  
also.  
These items also available in the HOME  
MENU, but with different item names.  
[DVD MENU] for SD (standard definition)  
image quality  
Items  
Page  
a
FLASH MODE  
TIMING  
RECORD SOUND  
Viewing items on the OPTION  
MENU  
*1  
Items  
tab  
Page  
DELETE*2  
DELETE by date*2  
DELETE ALL*2  
a
a
a
tab  
a
a
a
a
DIVIDE  
ERASE*2  
ERASE ALL*2  
MOVE*2  
-- (A tab depends on the situation)/ (No  
tab)  
ADD*2  
a
a
a
a
a
a
a
ADD*2  
ADD*2  
ADD by date*2  
ADD by date*2  
ADD ALL*2  
PRINT  
SLIDE SHOW  
VOLUME  
a
a
DATA CODE  
SLIDE SHOW SET  
COPIES  
DATE/TIME  
SIZE  
DISC MENU*3  
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Functions set in the  
OPTION MENU  
Items you can set only on the  
MENU) will be described below.  
(OPTION  
SPOT FOCUS  
You can select and adjust the focal point to  
aim it at a subject not located at the center  
of the screen.  
The default settings are marked with B.  
FOCUS  
You can adjust the focus manually. You can  
select this function also when you want to  
focus on a certain subject intentionally.  
1 Touch the subject on the screen.  
9 appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
9 appears.  
2 Touch  
(focusing on close subjects)/  
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
[AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
(focusing on distant subjects) to  
sharpen the focus.  
appears when the  
focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and  
appears when the focus cannot be adjusted  
farther away.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
3 Touch  
.
To adjust the focus automatically, touch  
TELE MACRO  
[AUTO] t  
in step 1.  
This is useful to shoot small subjects, such  
as flowers or insects. You can blur out  
backgrounds and the subject stands out  
clearer.  
b Notes  
• The minimum possible distance between  
camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp  
focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide  
angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for  
telephoto.  
When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON]  
(
), the zoom (p. 38) moves to the top of  
the T (telephoto) side automatically and  
allows recording subjects at a close  
distance, down to about 57 cm (22 1/2 in.).  
z Tips  
• It is easier to focus on the subject by moving the  
power zoom lever towards T (telephoto) to  
adjust the focus, then towards W (wide angle) to  
adjust the zoom for recording. When you want  
to record a subject at close range, move the  
power zoom lever to W (wide angle), then  
adjust the focus.  
• The focal distance information (distance at  
which the subject is focused on, if it is dark and  
focus adjustment is difficult) appears for a few  
seconds in the following cases (This  
To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to wide-  
angle (W side).  
b Notes  
• When recording a distant subject, focusing may  
be difficult and can take some time.  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 98)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
information will not display correctly if an  
optional conversion lens is being used).  
– When the focus mode is switched from  
automatic to manual.  
– When you set focus manually.  
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EXPOSURE  
SCENE SELECTION  
You can fix the brightness of a picture  
manually. Adjust the brightness when the  
subject is too bright or too dark relative to  
the back ground.  
You can record images effectively in  
various situations.  
BAUTO  
Select to automatically record images  
effectively without the [SCENE  
SELECTION] function.  
TWILIGHT* (  
)
Select to maintain the darkening  
atmosphere of the distant surroundings in  
twilight scenes.  
1 Touch [MANUAL].  
appears.  
2 Adjust the exposure by touching  
/
.
3 Touch  
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t in step 1.  
.
TWILIGHT PORT.(  
Select to use the flash when recording still  
images of persons and background.  
)
SPOT METER (Flexible  
spot meter)  
CANDLE (  
)
You can adjust and fix the exposure to the  
subject, so that it is recorded in suitable  
brightness even when there is strong  
contrast between the subject and the  
background, such as subjects in the  
spotlight on stage.  
Select to maintain the dim atmosphere of a  
candlelit scene.  
SUNRISE&SUNSET* (  
)
Select to reproduce the atmosphere of  
scenes such as sunsets or sunrises.  
1 Touch the point where you want to fix and  
adjust the exposure on the screen.  
appears.  
2 Touch [END].  
FIREWORKS* (  
Select to take spectacular shots of  
fireworks.  
)
To return the setting to automatic exposure,  
touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1.  
b Notes  
• If you set [SPOT METER], [EXPOSURE] is  
automatically set to [MANUAL].  
Continued ,  
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Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)  
LANDSCAPE*(  
)
b Notes  
Select to shoot distant subjects clearly.  
This setting also prevents your camcorder  
from focusing on glass or metal mesh in  
windows that comes in between the  
camcorder and the subject.  
• Even when [SCENE SELECTION] has been set  
to [TWILIGHT PORT.] with the lamp  
lighting up, the settings automatically changed  
to [AUTO] according to the lighting-up of the  
lamp.  
• If you set [SCENE SELECTION], [WHITE  
BAL.] setting is canceled.  
WHITE BAL. (White  
balance)  
PORTRAIT (  
)
Select to bring out the subject such as  
people or flowers while creating a soft  
background.  
You can adjust the color balance to the  
brightness of the recording environment.  
BAUTO  
The white balance is adjusted  
automatically.  
SPOTLIGHT**(  
)
OUTDOOR (  
)
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
Select to prevent people’s faces from  
appearing excessively white when subjects  
are lit by strong light.  
– Outdoors  
– Night views, neon signs and fireworks  
– Sunrise or sunset  
– Under daylight fluorescent lamps  
BEACH**(  
)
INDOOR (n)  
Select to take the vivid blue of the ocean or  
a lake.  
The white balance is adjusted to be  
appropriate for the following recording  
conditions:  
– Indoors  
– At party scenes or studios where the lighting  
conditions change quickly  
– Under video lamps in a studio, or under  
sodium lamps or incandescent-like color  
lamps  
SNOW**(  
)
Select to take bright pictures of a white  
landscape.  
ONE PUSH (  
)
The white balance will be adjusted  
according to the ambient light.  
1 Touch [ONE PUSH].  
2 Frame a white object such as a piece of  
paper, to fill the screen under the same  
lighting conditions as you will shoot  
the subject.  
*
Adjusted to focus on subjects farther away  
only.  
Adjusted not to focus on subjects a short  
distance away.  
**  
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3 Touch [  
].  
SUPER NIGHTSHOT  
flashes quickly. When the white  
balance has been adjusted and stored in  
the memory, the indicator stops  
flashing.  
The image will be recorded at a maximum  
of 16 times the sensitivity of NightShot  
recording if you set [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT] to [ON] while the  
NIGHTSHOT switch (p. 39) is also set to  
ON.  
b Notes  
• Set [WHITE BAL.] to [AUTO] or adjust the  
color in [ONE PUSH] under white or cool white  
fluorescent lamps.  
appears on the screen.  
• When you select [ONE PUSH], keep shooting a  
To return to the normal setting, set [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT] to [OFF].  
white object while  
flashes slowly if [ONE PUSH] could not  
be set.  
• When [ONE PUSH] was selected, if  
is flashing quickly.  
b Notes  
keeps  
, set [WHITE BAL.]  
• Do not use [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] in bright  
places. This may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not cover the infrared port with your fingers  
or other objects (p. 39).  
flashing after touching  
to [AUTO].  
• If you set [WHITE BAL.], [SCENE  
SELECTION] is set to [AUTO].  
• Remove the conversion lens (optional).  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 98)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
z Tips  
• If you have changed the battery pack while  
[AUTO] was selected, or bring your camcorder  
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,  
select [AUTO] and aim your camcorder at a  
nearby white object for about 10 seconds for  
better color balance adjustment.  
• When the white balance has been set with [ONE  
PUSH], if you change the [SCENE  
SELECTION] settings, or bring your camcorder  
outdoors from inside the house, or vice versa,  
you need to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to  
readjust the white balance.  
FADER  
You can record a transition with the  
following effects adding to the interval  
between scenes.  
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to  
fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode,  
then touch  
2 Press START/STOP.  
The fader indicator stops flashing and  
disappears when the fade is complete.  
.
COLOR SLOW SHTR  
(Color Slow Shutter)  
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to  
[ON],  
appears, and you can record an  
To cancel the fader before starting the  
operation, touch [OFF] in step 1.  
If you press START/STOP, the setting is  
canceled.  
image brighter in color even in dark places.  
To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch  
[OFF].  
b Notes  
• Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 98)  
when it is hard to focus automatically.  
Fading out  
Fading in  
• The shutter speed of your camcorder changes  
depending on the brightness, which may result  
in a slowdown of the motion of the image.  
Continued ,  
101  
           
Functions set in the OPTION MENU (Continued)  
WHITE FADER  
MICREF LEVEL (Mic  
reference level)  
You can select the microphone level for  
recording sound.  
Select [LOW] when you want to record  
exciting and powerful sound in a concert  
hall, etc.  
BLACK FADER  
BNORMAL  
Records various surround sounds,  
converting them into the certain level.  
D.EFFECT (Digital effect)  
When you set [OLD MOVIE],  
and you can add an old movie effect to  
images.  
appears  
LOW (  
)
Records surround sound faithfully. This  
setting is not suitable for recording  
conversations.  
To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].  
SELF-TIMER  
PICT.EFFECT (Picture  
effect)  
When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON],  
appears. Press PHOTO to start the count  
down, then record a still image after about  
10 seconds.  
To cancel recording, touch [RESET].  
To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].  
You can add special effects to an image  
during recording.  
appears.  
BOFF  
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.  
SEPIA  
Images appear in sepia.  
z Tips  
• You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on  
the Remote Commander (p. 140).  
B&W  
Images appear in black and white.  
PASTEL  
Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to  
[ON] ( ), you can record sound with  
directivity as you move the power zoom  
lever. The default setting is [OFF].  
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PWerfhormaintg wyioth ua cocmpautner do with Windows computer  
When you install the “Picture Motion  
Browser” on a Windows computer from the  
supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the  
following operations.  
Installing the software  
x System requirements for using  
“Picture Motion Browser”  
x Playing a disc in the AVCHD format  
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional  
SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows Vista*  
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not  
supported.  
t Player for AVCHD  
x Importing images recorded on your  
• Standard installation is required.  
camcorder  
• Operation is not assured if the above OS has  
been upgraded or in a multi-boot  
environment.  
x Viewing imported images on a  
computer  
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 2.8 GHz or faster (Intel  
Pentium 4 3.6 GHz or faster, Intel Pentium  
D 2.8 GHz or faster, Intel Core Duo 1.66  
GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz  
or faster is recommended.)  
x Creating a disc in the AVCHD  
format  
x Copying a disc  
• The following operations are possible with  
Intel Pentium III 1 GHz or faster.  
– Importing the contents to the computer  
– Creating an AVCHD format disc/DVD  
video  
t Video Disc Copier  
For details on the functions of “Picture  
Motion Browser,” see “PMB Guide.”  
b Notes  
– Copying a disc  
– Processing only the contents in SD  
(standard definition) image quality  
• This camcorder captures high definition footage  
in the AVCHD format. Using the enclosed PC  
software, high definition footage can be copied  
onto DVD media. However, DVD media  
containing AVCHD footage should not be used  
with DVD based players or recorders, as the  
DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media  
and may erase its contents without warning.  
DVD media containing AVCHD footage may  
be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc<TM>  
player/recorder or other compatible device.  
Application: DirectX 9.0c or later (This  
product is based on DirectX technology. It  
is necessary to have DirectX installed.)  
Sound system: Direct Sound-compatible  
sound card  
Memory: Windows 2000, Windows XP:  
512 MB or more (1 GB or more is  
recommended.)  
For processing SD (standard definition)  
image quality content only, 256 MB of  
memory or more is necessary.  
Windows Vista:  
1 GB or more  
Hard disk: Disc volume required for  
installation:  
Approximately 500 MB (10 GB or more  
may be necessary when creating AVCHD  
format discs.)  
x Using a Macintosh computer  
The supplied software “Picture Motion  
Browser” does not support a Macintosh  
computer.  
On the advanced use of images on your  
camcorder connected to your computer, see the  
following URL;  
http://guide.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/mac/ms/us/  
Display: Minimum 1024 × 768 dots  
Others: USB port (this must be provided  
as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0  
compatible) is recommended), DVD burner  
(CD-ROM drive is necessary for  
installation)  
Continued ,  
103  
           
What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)  
b Notes  
1 Confirm that your camcorder is not  
connected to the computer.  
• In addition to the above, you need a computer  
that fulfills appropriate system requirements to  
operate the OS installed on the computer.  
2 Turn on the computer.  
• Even in a computer environment where the  
operations are guaranteed, frames may be  
dropped from movies, resulting in uneven  
playback. However, imported images and  
images on discs created subsequently will not be  
affected.  
• Operations are not guaranteed, even on  
computers fulfilling the above system  
requirements. For example, other open or  
background applications currently running may  
limit product performance.  
b Notes  
• Log on as Administrators for installation.  
• Close all applications running on the computer  
before installing the software.  
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc  
drive of your computer.  
The installation screen appears.  
Picture Motion Browser” does not support  
5.1ch surround sound reproduction. The sound  
is reproduced in 2ch sound.  
• 8 cm media (DVD+R DL (double layer) etc.)  
may not be able to use, depending on the  
computer used.  
If the screen does not appear  
• If you use a Notebook PC, connect it to the AC  
Adaptor as the power source when you view or  
edit movies. Otherwise, the software will not  
work properly due to the power saving function  
of the computer.  
• You can view images recorded on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” in a Memory Stick slot of a  
computer. Howerver, in the following cases, do  
not use the Memory Stick slot of the computer,  
but connect your camcorder to the computer  
with the USB cable:  
1 Click [Start], then click [My  
Computer]. (For Windows 2000,  
double-click [My Computer].)  
2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)]  
(CD-ROM) (disc drive).*  
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary  
depending on the computer.  
4 Click [Install].  
5 Select the language for the application  
– The computer is not compatible with a  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
to be installed, then click [Next].  
6 As the screen to confirm the connection  
appears, connect your camcorder to the  
computer following the steps below.  
– A Memory Stick Duo adaptor is required.  
– A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” cannot be read  
in the Memory Stick slot.  
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC  
IN jack on your camcorder and the  
wall outlet (wall socket).  
– Reading data from the Memory Stick slot is  
slow.  
x Installation procedure  
2 Turn on your camcorder.  
Before connecting your camcorder  
to the computer, you need to install the  
software to your Windows computer. The  
installation is required only for the first  
time.  
3 Connect the (USB) jack (p. 138) of  
your camcorder to the computer  
using the supplied USB cable.  
4 Touch [  
USB CONNECT] on the  
screen of your camcorder.  
Contents to be installed and procedures  
may differ depending on your OS.  
104  
qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc  
7 Click [Continue].  
drive of your computer.  
8 Read [License Agreement], select [I  
accept the terms of the license  
agreement] if you agree, then click  
[Next].  
x Operating the “Picture Motion  
Browser”  
To start “Picture Motion Browser,” click  
[start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture  
Utility] t [PMB-Picture Motion  
Browser].  
9 Confirm the installation settings, then  
click [Install].  
For the basic operation of “Picture Motion  
Browser,” see “PMB Guide.” To start  
“PMB Guide,” click [start] t [All  
Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t  
[Help] t [PMB Guide].  
b Notes  
• Even if a screen prompting you to restart your  
computer appears, you do not need to restart it at  
this time. Restart your computer after  
completing the installation.  
• It may take some time for the authentication.  
x Connecting your camcorder to a  
computer  
0 Follow the on-screen instructions to  
install the software.  
To connect your camcorder to a computer,  
follow the steps below.  
The following installation screens may  
be displayed, depending on your  
operating environment. In this case,  
follow the instructions on the screen to  
install the software.  
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN  
jack on your camcorder and the wall  
outlet (wall socket).  
2 Turn on your camcorder.  
Sonic UDF Reader*  
Software required to recognize an AVCHD  
format discs  
Windows Media Format 9 Series  
Runtime (Windows 2000 only)  
Software required to create a DVD video disc  
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c*  
3 Connect (USB) jack (p. 138) of your  
camcorder to the computer using the  
supplied USB cable.  
The [USB SELECT] screen appears on  
the screen of your camcorder. Touch the  
item you want to operate on the screen.  
Software required to handle movies  
z Tips  
*
Windows 2000, Windows XP only  
• If the [USB SELECT] screen does not appear,  
qa Restart the computer if required to  
touch  
(HOME) t  
(OTHERS) t  
complete the installation.  
[USB CONNECT].  
Recommended USB cable connection  
To assure the proper functioning of your  
camcorder, connect your camcorder to a  
computer as below.  
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What you can do with Windows computer (Continued)  
• Before turning off your camcorder, disconnect  
the USB cable following the proper procedures  
described above.  
• Disconnect the USB cable using the proper  
procedures described above. Otherwise, files  
stored on the media may not be updated  
correctly. Also, disconnecting the USB cable  
improperly may cause a malfunction of the  
media.  
• Do not connect anything to other USB  
ports of a computer.  
• When connecting to a computer with a  
USB keyboard and USB mouse connected  
as standard equipment, connect your  
camcorder to another USB port using the  
USB cable.  
b Notes  
• Operations are not guaranteed when multiple  
USB devices are connected to a computer.  
• Be sure to connect the USB cable to a USB port.  
If the USBcable is connected to a computer via  
a USB keyboard or USB hub, operations are not  
guaranteed.  
To disconnect the USB cable  
1 Click the [Unplug or eject hardware]  
icon on the task tray on the bottom right  
of the desk top.  
2 Click [Safely remove USB Mass  
Storage Device].  
3 Click [OK] (Windows 2000 only).  
4 Touch [END] on the screen of your  
camcorder.  
5 Touch [YES] on the screen of your  
camcorder.  
6 Disconnect the USB cable from your  
camcorder and the computer.  
b Notes  
• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
ACCESS lamp/access lamp is lit.  
106  
Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) or remove the battery  
pack, then reconnect it after about 1  
minute. If the functions still do not work,  
press the RESET button (p. 138) using a  
pointed object. (If you press the RESET  
button, all settings, including the clock  
setting, are reset.)  
If you run into any problems using your  
camcorder, use the following table to  
troubleshoot the problem. If the problem  
persists, disconnect the power source and  
contact your Sony dealer.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
Batteries/Power sources ..................p. 109  
LCD screen/viewfinder ...................p. 109  
Media...............................................p. 110  
Recording ........................................p. 110  
.........................................................p. 112  
Buttons do not work.  
• During Easy Handycam operation (p. 32),  
you cannot use following buttons/  
functions.  
.........................................................p. 113  
on other devices...............................p. 114  
.........................................................p. 114  
simultaneously.................................p. 116  
– To turn on and off the LCD backlight  
(Pressing and holding DISP/BATT INFO  
for a few seconds) (p. 25)  
. (back light) (p. 40)  
– Playback zoom (p. 46)  
– DUBBING button (HDR-UX19E/  
UX20E) (p. 59)  
(OPTION) does not appear on the  
screen.  
• The OPTION MENU cannot be used  
during Easy Handycam operation.  
Overall operations/Easy  
Handycam operation/Remote  
Commander  
The menu settings have changed  
automatically.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, nearly  
all the menu items will be automatically set  
to the default settings.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, some  
menu items are fixed as follows.  
– [REC MODE]: [HD SP]/[SD SP]  
– [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME]  
– Recording format of DVD-RW:  
[VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition)  
image quality)  
• Following menu items return to the default  
settings when you set the POWER switch  
to OFF (CHG) for more than 12 hours.  
– [DISC MENU]/DVD menu  
– [FLASH MODE]  
The power does not turn on.  
• Attach a charged battery pack to the  
camcorder (p. 20).  
• The plug of the AC Adaptor has been  
disconnected from the wall outlet (wall  
socket). Connect it to the wall outlet (wall  
socket) (p. 20).  
The camcorder does not operate  
even when the power is set to on.  
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder  
to be ready to shoot after the power is  
turned on. This is not a malfunction.  
– [FOCUS]  
– [SPOT FOCUS]  
Continued ,  
107  
         
Troubleshooting (Continued)  
– [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
– [SCENE SELECTION]  
– [WHITE BAL.]  
A vibration is felt in your hand or a  
faint sound is heard during  
operation.  
– [COLOR SLOW SHTR]  
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
– [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]  
– [MICREF LEVEL]  
• This is not a malfunction.  
A motor sound is heard in the  
camcorder when the disc cover is  
closed without a disc.  
Even if you press EASY, menu  
settings do not switch to their  
defaults automatically.  
• Your camcorder is trying to recognize the  
disc. This is not a malfunction.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, settings  
for the following menu items are  
maintained the ones before Easy  
Handycam operation.  
Your camcorder gets warm.  
• This is because the power has been turned  
on for a long time. This is not a  
– [MOVIE MEDIA SET]  
– [PHOTO MEDIA SET]*  
– [AUDIO MODE]  
malfunction. Turn off your camcorder and  
leave it for a while in a cool place.  
– [WIDE SELECT]  
– [X.V.COLOR]  
– [SUB-T DATE]  
The supplied Remote Commander  
does not function.  
– [FLASH MODE]  
– [ INDEX SET]  
– [CONVERSION LENS]  
– [ IMAGE SIZE]  
– [FILE NO.]  
• Set [REMOTE CTRL] to [ON] (p. 95).  
• Insert a battery into the battery holder with  
the +/– polarities correctly matching the +/  
– marks (p. 140).  
• Remove any obstructions between the  
Remote Commander and the remote  
sensor.  
• Point the remote sensor away from strong  
light sources such as direct sunlight or  
overhead lighting. Otherwise, the Remote  
Commander may not function properly.  
– [  
DISPLAY]  
– [VOLUME]  
– [BEEP]  
– [TV TYPE]  
– [COMPONENT]  
– [CLOCK SET]  
– [AREA SET]  
– [SUMMERTIME]  
– [ LANGUAGE SET]  
– [DEMO MODE]  
– [CTRL FOR HDMI]  
Another DVD device malfunctions  
when you use the supplied Remote  
Commander.  
*HDR-UX19E/UX20E  
• Select a commander mode other than DVD  
2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor  
of your DVD device with black paper.  
Your camcorder vibrates.  
• Vibration occurs depending on the  
condition of the disc. This is not a  
malfunction.  
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Batteries/Power sources  
The battery pack is quickly  
discharged.  
The power abruptly turns off.  
• The temperature of the environment is too  
high or low. This is not a malfunction.  
• The battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If  
the problem persists, replace the battery  
pack with a new one (p. 20).  
• When approximately 5 minutes have  
elapsed while you do not operate your  
camcorder, the camcorder is automatically  
turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Change the  
setting of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 95), or turn  
on the power again, or use the AC Adaptor.  
• If the time set with [QUICK ON STBY]  
(p. 95) has elapsed in the Sleep mode, your  
camcorder turns off automatically. Turn on  
your camcorder again.  
LCD screen/viewfinder  
Menu items are grayed out.  
• You cannot select grayed items in the  
current recording/playback situation.  
• The battery pack is discharged or running  
low. Charge the battery pack (p. 20).  
• There are some functions you cannot  
activate simultaneously (p. 116).  
The CHG (charge) lamp does not  
light while the battery pack is being  
charged.  
The buttons do not appear on the  
touch panel.  
• Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG)  
(p. 20).  
• Touch the LCD screen lightly.  
• Press DISP/BATT INFO on your  
camcorder (or DISPLAY on the Remote  
Commander) (p. 25, 140).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 20).  
• Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the  
wall outlet (wall socket) properly.  
• The battery charge is completed (p. 20).  
The buttons on the touch panel do  
not work correctly or do not work at  
all.  
The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while  
the battery pack is being charged.  
• Adjust the touch panel ([CALIBRATION])  
(p. 130).  
• Attach the battery pack to the camcorder  
correctly (p. 20). If the problem persists,  
disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall  
outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony  
dealer. The battery pack may be damaged.  
The image in the viewfinder is not  
clear.  
• Pull out the viewfinder, then move the  
viewfinder lens adjustment lever until the  
image appears clearly (p. 25).  
The remaining battery time indicator  
does not indicate the correct time.  
• The temperature of the environment is too  
high or too low. This is not a malfunction.  
• The battery pack has not been charged  
enough. Fully charge the battery again. If  
the problem persists, replace the battery  
pack with a new one (p. 20).  
The image in the viewfinder has  
disappeared.  
• Close the LCD panel. No image is  
displayed in the viewfinder when the LCD  
panel is open (p. 25).  
• The indicated time may not be correct  
depending on the environment of use.  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
Media  
You cannot operate functions using  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
The disc cannot be removed.  
• If you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
formatted on a computer, format it again on  
your camcorder (p. 76).  
• Make sure the power source (battery pack  
or AC Adaptor) is connected correctly  
(p. 20).  
• The disc is damaged or is dirty with  
fingerprints, etc. In this case, it may take up  
to 10 minutes to remove the disc.  
You cannot delete images stored on  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• The maximum number of images that you  
can delete on the index screen at one time  
is 100.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
• You cannot delete the images protected on  
another device.  
• Finalizing is interrupted by turning off your  
camcorder. Turn on your camcorder and  
remove the disc after finalizing is  
completed (p. 71).  
The data file name is not indicated  
correctly or flashes.  
Images on a disc cannot be deleted.  
• The file is damaged.  
• The maximum number of images that you  
can delete on the index screen at one time  
is 100.  
• The file format is not supported by your  
camcorder (p. 127).  
• Movies on a disc cannot be deleted  
depending on the followings.  
Recording  
– Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL  
– Movies with SD (standard definition)  
image quality other than the most recent  
movie on DVD-RW with the VIDEO  
mode  
– Movies with SD (standard definition)  
image quality other than the most recent  
movie on DVD+RW  
Refer also to “Media” (p. 110).  
Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO  
does not record images.  
• The playback screen is displayed. Set your  
camcorder to recording standby (p. 37).  
• Recordings cannot be performed in the  
Sleep mode. Press QUICK ON again  
(p. 39).  
• Your camcorder is recording the image  
data you have just shot on the media. You  
cannot make new recording during this  
period.  
• The media of the camcorder is full. Format  
the media (Internal memory (HDR-  
The indicators of the disc type and  
the recording format on the LCD  
screen are grayed out.  
• The disc may have been created with a  
device other than your camcorder. You can  
play back the disc with your camcorder,  
but you cannot record additional scenes.  
UX19E/UX20E)/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” only, p. 76) or  
delete unnecessary images (p. 55). Or use  
the new disc or “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• This disc is not a media compatible with  
the camcorder.  
• The camcorder may have failed to  
recognize the disc.  
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• When you are using one of the following  
discs after finalizing it, make the disc to be  
able to record additional scenes (p. 78). Or  
use a new disc.  
• Even if [FLASH MODE] is set to [AUTO],  
you cannot use the flash with:  
– NightShot  
– [MANUAL] in [EXPOSURE]  
– [SPOT METER]  
– DVD+RW  
– DVD-RW recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality  
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with  
– [TWILIGHT], [CANDLE],  
[SUNRISE&SUNSET], [FIREWORKS]  
[LANDSCAPE], [SPOTLIGHT],  
[BEACH] or [SNOW] in [SCENE  
SELECTION]  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
– [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]  
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn  
off your camcorder and leave it for about 1  
hour (p. 130).  
• Total number of still images exceeds the  
recordable capacity of your camcorder  
(p. 88). Delete unnecessary images (p. 55).  
The actual recording time for movie  
is less than the expected  
approximate recording time.  
• Depending on the recording situation, such  
as recording a fast moving object, the time  
available for recording may shorten (p. 15,  
p. 31).  
You cannot record a still image.  
• You cannot record a still image during  
recording a movie together with:  
– [SMTH SLW REC]  
– [FADER]  
– [D.EFFECT]  
– [PICT.EFFECT]  
The recording stops.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
• Moisture condensation has occurred. Turn  
off your camcorder and leave it about 1  
hour (p. 130).  
• You cannot record a still image on a disc  
on your camcorder.  
There is a time difference between  
the point where you press START/  
STOP and the point that the  
The ACCESS lamp/access lamp  
lights up even when you stop  
recording.  
recorded movie starts/stops.  
• Your camcorder is recording the image  
data you have just record on the media.  
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight  
time difference between the point where  
you press START/STOP and the actual  
point that recording movie starts/stops.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The recording angle looks different.  
• The recording angle may look different  
depending on the mode of your camcorder.  
This is not a malfunction.  
The movie aspect ratio (16:9/4:3)  
cannot be changed.  
The flash does not work.  
• You cannot change the aspect ratio when:  
– recording movies with HD (high  
definition) image quality.  
– recording movies on DVD+RW with SD  
(standard definition) image quality.  
• You cannot record with the flash when  
capturing still images while recording a  
movie (p. 39).  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
– there is no media that has been set on  
[MOVIE MEDIA SET] in your  
camcorder.  
The screen image is dark, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
• Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a  
few seconds to turn on the backlight  
(p. 25).  
The auto focus does not function.  
• Set [FOCUS] to [AUTO] (p. 98).  
• The recording conditions are not suitable  
for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually  
(p. 98).  
Horizontal stripes appear on the  
image.  
• This occurs when recording images under a  
fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury  
lamp. This is not a malfunction.  
[STEADYSHOT] does not function.  
• Set [STEADYSHOT] to [ON] (p. 85).  
• [STEADYSHOT] may not be able to  
compensate for excessive vibrations.  
[SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be  
operated.  
The subjects passing by the screen  
very fast appear crooked.  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON.  
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon.  
This is not a malfunction. Because of the  
way the image device (CMOS sensor)  
reads out image signals, the subjects  
passing by the lens rapidly might appear  
crooked depending on the recording  
conditions.  
[COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not  
operate correctly.  
• [COLOR SLOW SHTR] may not operate  
correctly in total darkness. Use NightShot  
or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT].  
You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL].  
Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or  
green appear on the screen.  
• You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]  
when:  
– The LCD panel is closed on your  
camcorder with the LCD screen facing  
out.  
• The spots appear when you are recording  
with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR  
SLOW SHTR]. This is not a malfunction.  
– The power is supplied from the AC  
Adaptor.  
The color of the image is not  
correctly displayed.  
Playing back images on your  
camcorder  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF  
(p. 39).  
An image cannot be found for  
playback.  
The screen image is bright, and the  
subject does not appear on the  
screen.  
• Set the desired media of images for  
playback or for image quality by touch  
• Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF  
(p. 39).  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or  
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX19E/  
UX20E) (p. 26).  
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You cannot play back a disc.  
” is indicated on an image in the  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• Check out the disc compatibility (p. 14).  
• Execute [REPAIR IMG.DB F.] (p. 80). If it  
still appears, delete the image with  
(p. 55).  
• Insert a disc with the recording side facing  
your camcorder (p. 28).  
• The disc that was recorded, formatted, of  
finalized on other devices may not be  
played back on your camcorder.  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
No sound or only a quiet sound is  
heard during playback.  
• Turn up the volume (p. 44).  
• Sound is not output when the LCD screen  
is closed. Open the LCD screen.  
• When you record sound with [MICREF  
LEVEL] (p. 102) set to [LOW], the  
recorded sound may be difficult to hear.  
The playback image is distorted.  
• Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 126).  
• Sounds cannot be recorded while recording  
a 3 second-movie (approx.) using [SMTH  
SLW REC] (p. 40).  
Images stored on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” cannot be played back.  
• Images cannot be played back if you have  
modified files or folders, or have edited the  
data on a computer. (On the still image  
playback screen, the file name flashes in  
that case.) This is not a malfunction  
(p. 128).  
• Images recorded on other devices may not  
be played back, or may be displayed in  
wrong size. This is not a malfunction  
(p. 128).  
Playing back a disc on other  
devices  
You cannot play back the disc, or the  
disc is not recognized.  
• To play back a disc recorded with HD  
(high definition) image quality, you need a  
device compatible with AVCHD format/  
High Profile (p. 126).  
• Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 126).  
• Finalize the disc (p. 71).  
” is indicated on an image in the  
VISUAL INDEX screen.  
• A disc recorded in VR mode cannot be  
played back on a device that does not  
support VR mode. Check the compatibility  
in the instruction manual of the playback  
device.  
• Loading of the data may have failed. It may  
be indicated correctly when you turn off  
the power and then turn it on again, or  
repeat removing and inserting the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” a couple of  
times.  
• You disconnect the AC Adaptor or  
removed the battery pack before the access  
lamp is turned off after recording. This  
The playback image is distorted.  
• Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 126).  
may damage your image data and “  
displayed.  
” is  
• This may appear on still images recorded  
on other devices, edited on a computer, etc.  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
• When you play back the disc on a 2ch  
stereo device, change the audio conversion  
system (downmix system). For details,  
refer to the instruction manual of the  
playback device.  
• When you create a disc using “Picture  
Motion Browser,” select 2ch for the audio  
setting.  
” is indicated on an image in the  
disc menu/DVD menu.  
• Loading of the data may have failed when  
the disc was finalized. For the following  
discs, make the disc capable of additional  
recording (p. 78), then remake the disc  
menu by finalizing the disc again (p. 73).  
The disc menu/DVD menu may be  
displayed correctly.  
• When recording movies, set [AUDIO  
MODE] to [2ch STEREO] on your  
camcorder (p. 84).  
– DVD+RW  
– DVD-RW recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality  
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
Playing back a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” on other devices  
You cannot play back the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo,” or the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” is not recognized.  
Playback freezes for an instant  
between the scenes.  
• The image may freeze for an instant  
between scenes depending on the device  
being used. This is not a malfunction.  
• In case of DVD+R DL, the image may  
freeze for an instant when the recording  
layer changes. This is not a malfunction.  
• To play back the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” with HD (high definition) image  
quality, you need a device compatible with  
AVCHD format (p. 6, 126)  
Editing images on your  
camcorder  
Playback does not move to the  
previous scene when you press  
..  
Unable to edit.  
• Set the desired media of images for editing  
or for image quality by touching  
• If playback crosses 2 titles made  
automatically by your camcorder when  
. is pressed, playback may not move to  
the previous scene. Select the desired scene  
from the menu screen. Refer to the  
instruction manual of the playback device  
for further information.  
(HOME) t  
(MANAGE  
MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or  
[PHOTO MEDIA SET] (HDR-UX19E/  
UX20E) (p. 26).  
• You cannot edit the movies recorded on  
DVD-R/DVD+R DL (p. 14).  
• There are no images recorded on the  
media.  
• You cannot edit because of the condition of  
the image.  
• You cannot edit an image protected on  
another device.  
• You cannot dub movies from the disc to the  
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
When you play back the disc on a  
computer or other playback devices,  
the sound balance of left and right  
channels is not even.  
• This may occur when sound recorded with  
5.1ch surround is converted to 2ch (normal  
stereo sound) on a computer or other  
playback devices (p. 38). This is not a  
malfunction.  
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Movies cannot be added in the  
Playlist.  
Unable to finalize.  
• Battery is running out during finalizing.  
Use the AC Adaptor.  
• There is no free space in the media.  
• The disc has already been finalized. In the  
case of following discs, follow the required  
procedure to record additional material  
(p. 78):  
– DVD+RW  
– DVD-RW recorded with HD (high  
definition) image quality  
• To the Playlist on the internal memory  
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo,” you can add a maximum  
of 999 movies with HD (high definition)  
image quality, or 99 movies with SD  
(standard definition) image quality. To the  
Playlist on the disc, you can add a  
– DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with  
SD (standard definition) image quality  
maximum of 999 movies.  
• You cannot add still images in the Playlist.  
• You cannot add all movies recorded on a  
disc to a Playlist at once, when the movies  
are recorded with both the “1920 × 1080/  
50i” standard and the “1440 × 1080/50i”  
standard on the disc.  
Unable to perform [UNFINALIZE].  
• You cannot perform [UNFINALIZE] on  
the following discs:  
– DVD-R  
– DVD+R DL  
A movie cannot be divided.  
– DVD+RW recorded with SD (standard  
definition) image quality  
– DVD-RW (VR mode) recorded with SD  
• A movie that is too short cannot be divided.  
• A movie protected on another device  
cannot be divided.  
(standard definition) image quality  
You cannot edit or record additional  
material on a disc using other  
devices.  
An image cannot be deleted.  
• Movies cannot be deleted depending on the  
following.  
• You may not be able to edit or record  
additional material on a disc recorded on  
your camcorder using other devices.  
– Movies recorded on DVD-R/DVD+R DL  
– Movies with SD (standard definition)  
image quality other than the most recent  
movie on DVD-RW with the VIDEO  
mode  
– Movies with SD (standard definition)  
image quality other than the most recent  
movie on DVD+RW  
Viewing images on the TV  
You cannot view the image or hear  
the sound on the TV.  
• During Easy Handycam operation, movies  
on the disc cannot be deleted.  
• An image protected on another devices  
cannot be deleted.  
• When you are using the component A/V  
cable, set [COMPONENT] according to  
the requirements of the connected device  
(p. 93).  
• Only the component plugs of the  
component A/V cable are connected to the  
TV. Make sure the red and white plugs are  
connected (p. 49, 51).  
• Images are not output from the HDMI  
OUT jack, if copyright protection signals  
are recorded in the images.  
Still images cannot be captured from  
a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E).  
• There is no space on the media to record a  
still image (p. 57).  
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Troubleshooting (Continued)  
• Only the S VIDEO plug of the A/V  
connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional)  
is connected to the TV. Make sure the red  
and white plugs are connected (p. 51).  
Your camcorder is not recognized by  
the computer.  
• Install “Picture Motion Browser” (p. 103).  
• Disconnect devices from the USB jack of  
the computer other than the keyboard,  
mouse, and your camcorder.  
• Disconnect the USB cable from the  
computer and your camcorder, and restart  
the computer, then connect the computer  
and your camcorder again in an orderly  
manner (p. 105).  
The image appears distorted on the  
4:3 TV.  
• This happens when viewing a image  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. Set [TV TYPE] correctly (p. 93) and  
play back the image.  
• Make sure the media check tool of the  
computer activates. For details on the  
media check tool, see “PMB Guide.”  
Black bands appear at the top and  
bottom of the screen of the 4:3 TV.  
• This happens when viewing a image  
recorded in the 16:9 (wide) mode on a 4:3  
TV. This is not a malfunction.  
Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously  
The following list shows examples of  
unworkable combinations of functions and  
menu items.  
Dubbing to other devices  
You cannot dub.  
• You cannot dub images using the HDMI  
cable.  
Because of following  
Cannot use  
settings  
• The A/V connecting cable is not connected  
properly. Make sure to connect to the input  
jack of another device (p. 66).  
Back light  
[SPOT METER].  
[FIREWORKS],  
[MANUAL] in  
[EXPOSURE]  
Connecting to a computer  
[WIDE SELECT] [OLD MOVIE]  
[AUTO SLW  
SHUTTR]  
[SMTH SLW REC],  
[D.EFFECT], [SCENE  
SELECTION],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[FADER]  
You cannot install “Picture Motion  
Browser.”  
• Check the computer environment required  
to install “Picture Motion Browser.”  
• Install “Picture Motion Browser” in an  
orderly manner (p. 103).  
“Picture Motion Browser” does not  
work correctly.  
• Finish “Picture Motion Browser” and  
restart your computer.  
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Because of following  
settings  
Because of following  
settings  
Cannot use  
Cannot use  
[FACE  
DETECTION]  
[SMTH SLW REC],  
[FOCUS], [SPOT  
FOCUS],  
[EXPOSURE], [SPOT  
METER], NightShot,  
[SUPER  
[SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
[D.EFFECT], [FADER]  
[FADER]  
[D.EFFECT], [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [CANDLE]/  
[FIREWORKS] in  
[SCENE SELECTION]  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [WHITE  
BAL.], [DIGITAL  
ZOOM], [TWILIGHT]/  
[TWILIGHT PORT.]/  
[CANDLE]/  
[SUNRISE&SUNSET]/  
[FIREWORKS]/  
[LANDSCAPE]/  
[SPOTLIGHT]/  
[D.EFFECT]  
[SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [FADER],  
[SCENESELECTION],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE]  
[MICREF  
LEVEL]  
[BLT-IN ZOOM MIC]  
[BEACH]/[SNOW] in  
[SCENESELECTION],  
[D.EFFECT],  
[PICT.EFFECT]  
[DISP OUTPUT] [CTRL FOR HDMI]  
[SPOT FOCUS] [SCENE SELECTION]  
[TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION]  
[EXPOSURE]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
[SPOT METER] NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
[SCENE  
SELECTION]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT],  
[COLOR SLOW  
SHTR], [OLD  
MOVIE], [TELE  
MACRO], [FADER]  
[WHITE BAL.]  
NightShot, [SUPER  
NIGHTSHOT]  
[ONE PUSH] in  
[WHITE BAL.]  
[SMTH SLW REC]  
[COLOR SLOW NightShot,  
SHTR] [D.EFFECT], [SCENE  
SELECTION],  
[FADER]  
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Warning indicators and messages  
Self-diagnosis display/Warning  
indicators  
101-0001 (Warning indicator  
pertaining to files)  
Slow flashing  
• The file is damaged.  
• The file is unreadable.  
If indicators appear on the LCD screen or in  
the viewfinder, check the following.  
Some symptoms you can fix by yourself. If  
the problem persists even after you have  
tried a couple of times, contact your Sony  
dealer or local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
discs)  
Slow flashing  
• No disc is inserted.*  
• Less than 5 minutes remains for recording  
movies on a disc.  
• The disc cannot be read or written, because  
the single-sided disc is inserted inside out.  
Fast flashing  
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.*  
• A finalized disc is inserted into your  
camcorder during recording standby.  
C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis  
display)  
C:04:ss  
• The battery pack is not an “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack (H series). Use an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series)  
(p. 128).  
• Connect the DC plug of the AC Adaptor to  
the DC IN jack of your camcorder securely  
(p. 20).  
• The disc is fully recorded.*  
• The disc recorded in the different TV color  
system from your camcorder is inserted  
when the  
(Movie) lamp lights up.*  
Z (You need to remove the disc)*  
Fast flashing  
C:13:ss  
• An unrecognizable disc is inserted.  
• The disc is fully recorded.  
• The disc is faulty. Use a compatible disc  
with your camcorder (p. 14).  
• The disc is dirty or has scratches on it.  
Clean the disc with a soft cloth (p. 126).  
• An error might have occurred with the disc  
drive in your camcorder.  
• A finalized disc is inserted into your  
camcorder during recording standby  
(p. 71).  
C:32:ss  
• Symptoms that are not described above  
have occurred. Remove and insert the disc,  
then operate your camcorder again.  
E (Battery level warning)  
• Remove the power source. Reconnect it  
and operate your camcorder again.  
Slow flashing  
E:20:ss / E:31:ss / E:61:ss /  
• The battery pack is nearly used up.  
E:62:ss / E:91:ss / E:94:ss  
• Depending on the operating, environment,  
or battery conditions, E may flash, even if  
there are approximately 20 minutes  
remaining.  
• A malfunction that you cannot service has  
occurred. Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility. Inform  
them of the 5-digit code, which starts from  
“E:”  
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(High temperature warning)  
Slow flashing  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
getting higher. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
- (Warning indicator pertaining  
to the write-protect of the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo”)*  
• Access to the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
was restricted on another device.  
Fast flashing*  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
the flash)  
• The temperature of your camcorder is  
extremely high. Turn off your camcorder  
and leave it for a while in a cool place.  
Fast flashing  
• There is something wrong with the flash.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”)  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
camera-shake warning)  
Slow flashing  
• Free space for recording images are  
running out. For the type of “Memory  
Stick” you can use with your camcorder,  
see page 4.  
• No “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted  
(p. 30).  
• The amount of lights is not sufficient, so  
camera-shake easily occurs. Use the flash.  
• The camcorder is unsteady, so camera-  
shake easily occurs. Hold the camcorder  
steady with both hands and record the  
image. However, note that the camera-  
shake warning indicator does not  
disappear.  
Fast flashing*  
• There are not enough free space for  
recording images. Delete unnecessary  
images, or format the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” after saving the images on other  
media (p. 55, 76, 103).  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
recording still images)  
• The set media is full.  
• The image database file is damaged (p. 80).  
• Still images cannot be recorded  
temporarily because the media is  
processing other tasks. Try later.  
(Warning indicators pertaining to  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
formatting)*  
* You hear a melody when the warning indicators  
appear on the screen (p. 91).  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is  
damaged.  
• The “Memory Stick PRO Duo” is not  
formatted correctly (p. 76, 127).  
Description of warning  
messages  
If messages appear on the screen, follow the  
instructions.  
(Warning indicator pertaining to  
incompatible “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”)*  
• An incompatible “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” is inserted (p. 76, 127).  
Continued ,  
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Warning indicators and messages (Continued)  
x Media  
Z Recording on disc disabled.  
• A malfunction has occurred with the disc  
and the disc cannot be used.  
Internal memory format error.  
• The format of the internal memory (HDR-  
UX19E/UX20E) of the camcorder is  
different from the original format set at the  
time of purchase. You may be able to use  
the original format by performing [MEDIA  
FORMAT] (p. 76). The data of the current  
format is all deleted.  
Playback prohibited.  
• You are trying to play back an  
incompatible disc with your camcorder.  
• You are trying to play back an image  
recorded with a copyright protection  
signal.  
The Image Database File is  
damaged. Do you want to create a  
new file?  
Z Need to unfinalize disc.  
• To record on the finalized DVD+RW/  
DVD-RW (VIDEO mode in the case of  
SD (standard definition) image quality),  
unfinalize it (p. 78).  
HD movie management information  
is damaged. Create new  
information?  
• The image management file is damaged.  
When you touch [YES], a new image  
management file is created. The old  
Z Disc error. Remove disc.  
• Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc,  
because the disc is incompatible, or has  
scratches.  
recorded images on the “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” cannot be played back (Image  
files are not damaged). If you perform  
[REPAIR IMG.DB F.] after creating new  
image management file, playing back the  
old recorded images may become possible.  
If it does not work, copy the image to a  
computer using the supplied software.  
Z Disc error. Unsupported  
format.  
• The disc recorded in the different format  
code from your camcorder. Formatting the  
disc may enable you to use the disc on your  
camcorder (DVD-RW/DVD+RW only)  
(p. 77).  
Inconsistencies found in Image  
Database File. Do you want to repair  
the Image Database File?  
Reinsert the Memory Stick.  
The Image Database File is  
damaged. Do you want to repair the  
Image Database File?  
• Reinsert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” a  
few times. If even then the indicator  
flashes, the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
could be damaged. Try with another  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Inconsistencies found in Image  
Database File. Cannot record or play  
HD movies. Do you want to repair the  
Image Database File?  
This Memory Stick is not  
formatted correctly.  
• You cannot record/play back images  
because the image database file is  
damaged. Touch [YES] to repair.  
• Check the format, then format the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” with your  
camcorder if necessary (p. 76, 127).  
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x Others  
Memory Stick folders are full.  
• You cannot create folders exceeding  
999MSDCF. You cannot create or delete  
created folders using your camcorder.  
• Format the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
(p. 76), or delete folders using your  
computer.  
No further selection is possible.  
• To the Playlist on the internal memory  
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo,” you can add a maximum  
of 999 movies with HD (high definition)  
image quality, or 99 movies with SD  
(standard definition) image quality. To the  
Playlist on the disc, you can add a  
Cannot save still picture.  
maximum of 999 movies.  
• When using the Dual Rec function, do not  
eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from  
the camcorder until movie recording is  
finished and the still images are stored on it  
(p. 39).  
• The maximum number of images that you  
can select on the INDEX screen at one time  
is 100 when:  
– delete images  
– dub movies  
– copy still images  
– edit the playlist  
– print still images  
This Memory Stick may not be able  
to record or play movies.  
• Use the recommended “Memory Stick”  
(p. 4).  
Data protected.  
• You tried to delete a still image data  
protected on another device. Release the  
protection of the data on the device used to  
protect the data.  
This Memory Stick may not be able  
to record or play images correctly.  
• An error occurred on “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.” Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
again.  
• Contact your Sony dealer or local  
authorized Sony service facility.  
Cannot divide.  
• You cannot divide a movie that is  
extremely short.  
Do not eject the Memory Stick during  
writing. Data may be damaged.  
Cannot recover data.  
• Writing data to the media has failed.  
Attempts were made to recover the data,  
but they were unsuccessful.  
• Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” again,  
and follow the instructions on the screen.  
x PictBridge compliant printer  
Please wait.  
Not connected to PictBridge  
compatible printer.  
• This is displayed if the disc removal  
process takes time. Turn on the camcorder  
and leave it for about 10 minutes,  
preventing vibration.  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.  
Cannot print. Check the printer.  
• Turn off the printer and on again, then  
disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it.  
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Additional Information  
Using your camcorder abroad  
Power supply  
On TV color systems  
You can use your camcorder in any  
countries/regions using the AC Adaptor  
supplied with your camcorder within the  
AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.  
Your camcorder is a PAL-system-based  
camcorder. If you want to view the  
playback image on a TV, it must be a PAL-  
system-based TV with an AUDIO/VIDEO  
input jack.  
Viewing images recorded with HD  
(high definition) image quality  
System  
Used in  
In countries/regions where 1080/50i is  
supported, you can view the images with  
the same HD (high definition) image  
quality as that of the recorded images. You  
need a PAL-system-based and 1080/50i  
compatible TV (or monitor) with  
component and AUDIO/VIDEO input  
jacks. And the component A/V cable  
(supplied) or the HDMI cable (optional)  
must be connected.  
Australia, Austria, Belgium,  
China, Czech Republic,  
Denmark, Finland, Germany,  
Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary,  
Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New  
Zealand, Norway, Poland,  
Portugal, Singapore, Slovak  
Republic, Spain, Sweden,  
Switzerland, Thailand, United  
Kingdom, etc.  
PAL  
PAL - M Brazil  
Viewing images recorded with SD  
(standard definition) image quality  
PAL - N Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay.  
Bahama Islands, Bolivia,  
Canada, Central America,  
Chile, Colombia, Ecuador,  
Guyana, Jamaica, Japan, Korea,  
Mexico, Peru, Surinam, Taiwan,  
the Philippines, the U.S.A.,  
Venezuela, etc.  
To view images recorded with SD (standard  
definition) image quality, you need a PAL-  
system-based TV with AUDIO/VIDEO  
input jacks. An A/V connecting cable must  
be connected.  
NTSC  
Bulgaria, France, Guiana, Iran,  
SECAM Iraq, Monaco, Russia, Ukraine,  
etc.  
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Setting to the local time  
You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your  
camcorder abroad. Touch  
[AREA SET] and [SUMMERTIME] (p. 94).  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t  
World time difference  
Time-zone  
Area setting  
differences  
Time-zone  
Area setting  
differences  
GMT  
Lisbon, London  
Berlin, Paris  
+11:00  
+12:00  
–12:00  
–11:00  
–10:00  
–09:00  
–08:00  
–07:00  
–06:00  
–05:00  
–04:00  
–03:30  
–03:00  
–02:00  
–01:00  
Solomon Is.  
+01:00  
+02:00  
+03:00  
+03:30  
+04:00  
+04:30  
+05:00  
+05:30  
+06:00  
+06:30  
+07:00  
+08:00  
+09:00  
+09:30  
+10:00  
Fiji, Wellington  
Eniwetok, Kwajalein  
Midway Is., Samoa  
Hawaii  
Helsinki, Cairo, Istanbul  
Moscow, Nairobi  
Tehran  
Abu Dhabi, Baku  
Kabul  
Alaska  
LosAngeles, Tijuana  
Denver, Arizona  
Chicago, Mexico City  
NewYork, Bogota  
Santiago  
Karachi, Islamabad  
Calcutta, New Delhi  
Almaty, Dhaka  
Rangoon  
Bangkok, Jakarta  
HongKong, Singapore, Beijing  
Seoul, Tokyo  
St. John’s  
Brasilia, Montevideo  
Fernando de Noronha  
Azores, Cape Verde Is.  
Adelaide, Darwin  
Melbourne, Sydney  
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Files/folder structure on the internal memory  
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E) and a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”  
The file/folder structure on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)/“Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” is shown below. You do not usually need to acknowledge the file/folder structure, when  
recording/playing back images on the camcorder. To enjoy movies or still images by  
connecting to a computer, see “PMB Guide,” then use the supplied application.  
* For the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) only.  
A Image management files  
When you delete the files, you cannot  
record/play back the images correctly.  
The files are defaulted as hidden files  
and not usually displayed.  
D Still image files (JPEG files)  
The extension of the files is “.JPG”. The  
file numbers go up automatically. When  
the capacity of a file number exceeds  
9999, another folder is created to store  
new image files.  
B HD movie management  
information folder  
The folder name goes up: [101MSDCF]  
This folder contains recording data of  
movies with HD (high definition) image  
quality. Do not try to open this folder or  
access the contents of this folder from a  
computer. Doing so might damage  
image files, or prevent image files from  
being played back.  
t [102MSDCF]  
• Connecting with the USB cable (supplied), you  
can access the media in the camcorder from the  
computer (p. 103).  
• Do not modify the files or folders on the media  
in the camcorder from the computer. The image  
files may be destroyed or may not be played  
back.  
• Operation is not guaranteed, if you perform the  
above operation.  
• When you delete image files, follow the steps on  
page 55. Do not delete the image files on the  
media in the camcorder directly from the  
computer.  
C SD movie files (MPEG2 files)  
The extension of the files is “.MPG”.  
The maximum size is 2 GB. When the  
capacity of a file exceeds 2 GB, the file  
becomes divided. The file numbers go  
up automatically. When the capacity of  
a file number exceeds 9999, another  
folder is created to record new movie  
files.  
• Do not format the media in the camcorder using  
the computer. The camcorder may not operate  
correctly.  
• Do not copy any files to the media in the  
camcorder from the computer. Operation is not  
guaranteed.  
The folder name goes up: [101PNV01]  
t [102PNV01]  
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Precautions and maintenance  
About the Disc  
symbol  
See page 14 for the details of discs  
which you can use with your  
camcorder.  
Notes on use  
• Hold the disc by its edge while supporting  
the center hole lightly. Do not touch the  
recording side (the opposite of the printed  
side when using a single-sided disc).  
• Before shooting, be sure to remove dust  
and fingerprints from the disc with a soft  
cloth. Otherwise you may not be able to  
record or play normally in some situations  
using that disc.  
• When you set the disc in your camcorder,  
press firmly until it clicks. When the  
message [C:13:ss] appears on the LCD  
screen, open the disc cover and set the  
disc again.  
Place the  
outwards.  
Recording ismade on the rear side.  
symbol facing  
• Do not attach any adhesive material such  
as a sticker on the surface of a disc. If you  
do so, the disc may become unbalanced,  
and this may cause a malfunction of the  
disc or your camcorder.  
• When using a double-sided disc, take care  
not to smudge the surface with  
fingerprints.  
• When a double-sided disc is used in your  
camcorder, recording/playback are  
performed on that side only. You cannot  
switch to record on or play back the other  
side with the disc set to the camcorder.  
When recording/playback of one side is  
complete, remove, then insert it again and  
turn the disc over to access the other side.  
Use of double-sided discs  
Double-sided discs allow you to record  
both sides of a disc.  
• Perform the following operations on each  
side of a double-sided disc:  
– Finalizing (p. 71)  
– Formatting (p. 77)  
– Unfinalizing (p. 78)  
x Recording on the A side  
Placethediscinyourcamcorderwiththeside  
with the  
symbol at the center facing  
outwards until it clicks.  
Continued ,  
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Precautions and maintenance (Continued)  
The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is capable  
Care and storage of the discs  
of compressing images at higher efficiency  
than that of the conventional image  
compressing format. The MPEG-4 AVC/  
H.264 format enables a high definition  
video signal shot on a digital video camera  
recorder to be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs,  
etc.  
• Keep the disc clean, or the image quality  
of the audio and video output may  
deteriorate.  
• Clean the disc with a soft cloth. Wipe the  
disc from the center out. For dirt, clean the  
disc with a soft cloth slightly moistened in  
water, then remove the moisture with a  
soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as  
benzine, cleaners intended for vinyl LPs  
or antistatic spray, as they may cause a  
malfunction to the disc.  
Recording and playback on your  
camcorder  
Based on the AVCHD format, your  
camcorder records with the HD (high  
definition) image quality mentioned below.  
Video signal:  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 1920 × 1080/50i,  
1440 × 1080/50i  
Audio signal:  
Dolby Digital 5.1ch, 2ch  
Recording media:  
Internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E), 8  
cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R,  
DVD+R DL discs, “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo”  
• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight  
or leave it in a humid place.  
• When you carry or store the disc, put it in  
its case.  
• When you want to write letters or marks,  
etc. on a single-sided disc, write only on  
the printed side using an oil-based marker  
with a felt-tip, and do not touch the ink  
until it dries. Do not heat the disc or use a  
sharp-pointed tool, such as ball point pen.  
Do not dry the surface by heating. You  
cannot write, or mark, on double-sided  
discs.  
• The media recorded in AVCHD format other  
than the above mentioned cannot be played on  
your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM discs cannot  
be recorded or played on your camcorder.  
In addition to HD (high definition) image  
quality, your camcorder is capable of  
recording an SD (standard definition) signal  
on 8 cm DVD discs, etc.  
About the AVCHD format  
What is the AVCHD format?  
The AVCHD format is a high definition  
digital video camera format used to record  
an HD (high definition) signal of either the  
1080i specification*1 or the 720p  
*1: 1080i specification  
A high definition specification which utilizes  
1080 effective scanning lines and the interlace  
system.  
*2: 720p specification  
A high definition specification which utilizes  
720 effective scanning lines and the  
progressive system.  
specification*2, using efficient data  
compression coding technology. The  
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to  
compress video data, and the Dolby Digital  
or Linear PCM system is used to compress  
audio data.  
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• Do not attach a label or the like on a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory Stick Duo  
adaptor.  
• When you carry or store a “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo,” put it in its case.  
• Do not touch, or allow metallic objects to come  
into contact with the terminals.  
• Do not bend, drop or apply strong force to the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• Do not disassemble or modify the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
• Do not let the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” get  
wet.  
• Be careful to keep “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
media out of the reach of small children. There  
is danger that a child might swallow it.  
• Do not insert anything other than a “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo  
slot. Doing so may cause a malfunction.  
About the “Memory Stick”  
A “Memory Stick” is a compact, portable  
IC recording medium with a large data  
capacity.  
You can use only a “Memory Stick Duo,”  
which is about the half size of a standard  
“Memory Stick,” with your camcorder.  
However, we do not guarantee the  
operation of all types of “Memory Stick  
Duo” on your camcorder.  
Recording/  
Types of “Memory Stick”  
Playback  
“Memory Stick Duo”  
(with MagicGate)  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
a
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”  
a*  
• Do not use or keep the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” in the following locations:  
– Places subject to extremely high temperature,  
such as a car parked outside in the summer.  
* This product is not compatible with 8-bit  
parallel data transfer, but it supports 4-bit  
parallel data transfer the same as with “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo.”  
– Places under direct sunlight.  
– Places with extremely high humidity or  
subject to corrosive gases.  
• This product cannot record or play data that uses  
“MagicGate” technology. “MagicGate” is a  
copyright protection technology that records and  
transfers the contents in an encrypted format.  
x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” with a  
“Memory Stick” compliant device, be sure to  
insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into a  
Memory Stick Duo adaptor.  
• When inserting a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
into a Memory Stick Duo adaptor, make sure the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” is inserted facing in  
the correct direction, then insert it all the way in.  
Note that improper use may cause a  
malfunction. Also, if you force the “Memory  
Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo  
adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be  
damaged.  
• Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor  
without a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” attached.  
Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit.  
• A “Memory Stick PRO Duo” formatted by a  
computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have  
guaranteed compatibility with your camcorder.  
• Data read/write speed may vary depending on  
the combination of the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo” and “Memory Stick PRO Duo” compliant  
product you use.  
• Damaged or lost data may occur in the  
following cases (the data will not be  
compensated for):  
– If you eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo,” or  
turn off your camcorder while your camcorder  
is reading or writing image files on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” (while the access  
lamp is lit or flashing).  
– If you use the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” near  
magnets or magnetic fields.  
• It is recommended you make a back-up of  
important data on the hard disk of a computer.  
• Be careful not to apply excessive force when  
writing on a memo area on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo.”  
x On a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
• Up to 8 GB of “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” are confirmed to  
be able to be used with your camcorder.  
Continued ,  
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Precautions and maintenance (Continued)  
On image data compatibility  
To charge the battery pack  
• Image data files recorded on a “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo” by your camcorder conform to the  
“Design rule for Camera File system” universal  
standard established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information Technology  
Industries Association).  
• On your camcorder, you cannot play back still  
images recorded on other devices (DCR-  
TRV900E or DSC-D700/D770) that do not  
conform to the universal standard. (These  
models are not sold in some regions.)  
• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you  
start using your camcorder.  
• We recommend charging the battery pack in an  
ambient temperature of between 10 °C to 30 °C  
(50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp  
turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside  
of this temperature range, you may not be able  
to charge it efficiently.  
• After charging is complete, disconnect the cable  
from the DC IN jack on your camcorder or  
remove the battery pack.  
• If you cannot use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”  
that has been used with another device, format it  
with your camcorder (p. 76). Note that  
formatting erases all information on the  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
• You may not be able to play back images with  
your camcorder:  
– When playing back image data modified on  
your computer.  
To use the battery pack effectively  
• Battery pack performance decreases when the  
surrounding temperature is 10 °C (50 °F) or  
below, and the length of time you can use the  
battery pack becomes shorter. In that case, do  
one of the following to use the battery pack for a  
longer time.  
– Put the battery pack in a pocket to warm it up,  
and insert it in your camcorder right before  
you start taking shots.  
– When playing back image data recorded with  
other devices.  
– Use a large capacity battery pack: NP-FH70/  
NP-FH100 (optional).  
• Frequent use of the LCD screen or a frequent  
playback, fast forward or rewind operation  
wears out the battery pack faster.  
About the “InfoLITHIUM”  
battery pack  
Your camcorder operates only with an  
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (H series).  
“InfoLITHIUM” H series battery packs  
We recommend using a large capacity battery  
pack: NP-FH70/NP-FH100 (optional).  
• Be sure to set the POWER switch to OFF  
(CHG) when not recording or playing back on  
your camcorder. The battery pack is also  
consumed when your camcorder is in recording  
standby or playback pause.  
• Have spare battery packs ready for two or three  
times the expected recording time, and make  
trial recordings before making the actual  
recording.  
have the  
mark.  
What is an “InfoLITHIUM” battery  
pack?  
An “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack is a  
lithium-ion battery pack that has functions  
for communicating information related to  
operating conditions between your  
camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/  
charger.  
• Do not expose the battery pack to water. The  
battery pack is not water resistant.  
The “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
calculates the power consumption  
according to the operating conditions of  
your camcorder, and displays the remaining  
battery time in minutes.  
With an AC Adaptor/charger, the remaining  
battery time and charging time appear.  
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About the remaining battery time  
indicator  
About handling of your  
camcorder  
• When the power goes off even though the  
remaining battery time indicator indicates that  
the battery pack has enough power to operate,  
charge the battery pack fully again. Remaining  
battery time will be indicated correctly. Note,  
however, that the battery indication will not be  
restored if it is used in high temperatures for a  
long time, or if left in a fully charged state, or  
when the battery pack is frequently used. Use  
the remaining battery time indication as a rough  
guide only.  
On use and care  
• Do not use or store the camcorder and  
accessories in the following locations:  
– Anywhere extremely hot, cold or humid.  
Never leave them exposed to temperatures  
above 60 °C (140 °F), such as under direct  
sunlight, near heaters or in a car parked in the  
sun. They may malfunction or become  
deformed.  
– Near strong magnetic fields or mechanical  
vibration. The camcorder may malfunction.  
– Near strong radio waves or radiation. The  
camcorder may not be able to record properly.  
• The E mark that indicates low battery flashes  
even if there are still 20 minutes of battery time  
remaining, depending on the operating  
conditions or ambient temperature.  
– Near AM receivers and video equipment.  
Noise may occur.  
About storage of the battery pack  
– On a sandy beach or anywhere dusty. If sand  
or dust gets in your camcorder, it may  
malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction  
cannot be repaired.  
– Near windows or outdoors, where the LCD  
screen, the viewfinder, or the lens may be  
exposed to direct sunlight. This damages the  
inside of the viewfinder or the LCD screen.  
• If the battery pack is not used for a long time,  
fully charge the battery pack and use it up on  
your camcorder once a year to maintain proper  
function. To store the battery pack, remove it  
from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool  
place.  
• To discharge the battery pack on your  
camcorder completely, touching  
(HOME)  
• Operate your camcorder on DC 6.8 V/7.2 V  
(battery pack) or DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor).  
• For DC or AC operation, use the accessories  
recommended in these operating instructions.  
t
(SETTINGS) t [GENERAL SET] t  
[A.SHUT OFF] t [NEVER] and leave your  
camcorder in recording standby until the power  
goes off (p. 95).  
• Do not let your camcorder get wet, for example,  
from rain or sea water. If your camcorder gets  
wet, it may malfunction. Sometimes this  
malfunction cannot be repaired.  
• If any solid object or liquid gets inside the  
casing, unplug your camcorder and have it  
checked by a Sony dealer before operating it  
any further.  
About battery life  
• Battery capacity decreases over time and  
through repeated use. If decreased usage time  
between charges becomes significant, it is  
probably time to replace it with a new one.  
• Each battery’s life is governed by storage,  
operating and environmental conditions.  
• Avoid rough handling, disassembling,  
modifying, physical shock, or impact such as  
hammering, dropping or stepping on the  
product. Be particularly careful of the lens.  
• Keep the POWER switch setting to OFF (CHG)  
when you are not using your camcorder.  
• Do not wrap your camcorder with a towel, for  
example, and operate it. Doing so might cause  
heat to build up inside.  
• When disconnecting the power cord (mains  
lead), pull it by the plug and not the cord.  
About the x.v.Color  
• x.v.Color is a more familiar term for the xvYCC  
standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark  
of Sony.  
• xvYCC is an international standard for color  
space in video. This standard can express a  
wider color range than the currently used  
broadcast standard.  
Continued ,  
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Precautions and maintenance (Continued)  
• Do not damage the power cord (mains lead)  
such as by placing anything heavy on it.  
• Keep metal contacts clean.  
• Keep the Remote Commander and button-type  
battery out of children’s reach. If the battery is  
accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor  
immediately.  
• If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked:  
– consult your local authorized Sony service  
facility.  
x How to prevent moisture condensation  
When you bring your camcorder from a  
cold place into a warm place, put your  
camcorder in a plastic bag and seal it  
tightly. Remove the bag when the air  
temperature inside the plastic bag has  
reached the surrounding temperature (after  
about 1 hour).  
LCD screen  
• Do not exert excessive pressure on the LCD  
screen, as it may cause damage.  
• If your camcorder is used in a cold place, a  
residual image may appear on the LCD screen.  
This is not a malfunction.  
• While using your camcorder, the back of the  
LCD screen may heat up. This is not a  
malfunction.  
– wash off any liquid that may have contacted  
your skin.  
– if any liquid gets in your eyes, wash with  
plenty of water and consult a doctor.  
x When not using your camcorder for a  
long time  
• Periodically turn it on and let it run such as by  
playing back or recording images for about 3  
minutes.  
• Remove a disc from your camcorder.  
• Use up the battery pack completely before  
storing it.  
x To clean the LCD screen  
If fingerprints or dust make the LCD screen  
dirty, it is recommended you use a soft  
cloth to clean it. When you use the LCD  
Cleaning Kit (optional), do not apply the  
cleaning liquid directly to the LCD screen.  
Use cleaning paper moistened with the  
liquid.  
Moisture condensation  
If your camcorder is brought directly from a  
cold place to a warm place, moisture may  
condense inside your camcorder, on the  
surface of the disc, or on the pickup lens.  
This may cause a malfunction to your  
camcorder.  
x On adjustment of the touch panel  
(CALIBRATION)  
The buttons on the touch panel may not  
work correctly. If this happens, follow the  
procedure below. It is recommended that  
you connect your camcorder to the wall  
outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor during the operation.  
x If moisture condensation has occurred  
Leave your camcorder for about 1 hour  
without turning it on.  
x Note on moisture condensation  
Moisture may condense when you bring  
your camcorder from a cold place into a  
warm place (or vice versa) or when you use  
your camcorder in a humid place as  
follows:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Touch  
t [GENERAL SET] t  
[CALIBRATION].  
(HOME) t  
(SETTINGS)  
• You bring your camcorder from a ski slope into  
a place warmed up by a heating device.  
• You bring your camcorder from an air  
conditioned car or room into a hot place outside.  
• You use your camcorder after a squall or a  
shower.  
• You use your camcorder in a hot and humid  
place.  
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3 Touch “×” displayed on the screen with the  
corner of the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” or  
the like 3 times. The position of “×”  
changes.  
Pickup lens  
Touch [CANCEL] to cancel.  
If you did not press the right spot, try the  
calibration again.  
b Notes  
• Do not use a sharp-pointed object for  
calibration. Doing so may damage the LCD  
screen.  
• You cannot calibrate the LCD screen if it is  
rotated, or closed with the screen facing out.  
About care and storage of the lens  
• Wipe the surface of the lens clean with a soft  
cloth in the following instances:  
On maintenance of the casing  
• If the casing is soiled, clean the camcorder body  
with a soft cloth lightly moistened with water,  
and then wipe the casing with a dry soft cloth.  
• Avoid the following to avoid damage to the  
finish:  
– Using chemicals such as thinner, benzine,  
alcohol, chemical cloths, repellent, insecticide  
and sunscreen.  
– When there are fingerprints on the lens  
surface.  
– In hot or humid locations  
– When the lens is exposed to salty air such as  
at the seaside.  
• Store in a well-ventilated location subject to  
little dirt or dust.  
• To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as  
described above. It is recommended that you  
operate your camcorder about once a month to  
keep it in optimum state for a long time.  
– Handling the camcorder with above  
substances on your hands.  
– Leaving the casing in contact with rubber or  
vinyl objects for a long period of time.  
About care of the viewfinder  
To remove dust from inside the viewfinder,  
follow the procedure below.  
On the pickup lens  
• Do not touch the pickup lens inside the  
disc cover. Keep the disc cover closed  
except when inserting and removing the  
disc, to keep dust out.  
• When your camcorder does not work  
because the pickup lens is dirty, clean it  
with a blower (optional). Do not touch the  
pickup lens directly during cleaning  
because this may cause the camcorder to  
malfunction.  
1 Pull out the viewfinder.  
2 While pushing in the tab on the bottom  
of the viewfinder with a fine-tipped  
implement such as a ball point pen, pull  
the eyecup block in the direction of the  
arrow to remove.  
Tab  
Continued ,  
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Precautions and maintenance (Continued)  
3 Remove dust from the eyecup block  
On charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery  
with a camera blower, etc.  
Your camcorder has a pre-installed  
rechargeable battery to retain the date, time,  
and other settings even when the POWER  
switch is set to OFF (CHG). The pre-  
installed rechargeable battery is always  
charged while your camcorder is connected  
to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC  
Adaptor or while the battery pack is  
attached. The rechargeable battery will be  
fully discharged in about 3 months if you  
do not use your camcorder at all. Use your  
camcorder after charging the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery.  
4 Press the viewfinder back onto the body  
of the camcorder.  
5 Remove dust from the inside area where  
the eyecup block was attached with a  
camera blower, etc.  
However, even if the pre-installed  
rechargeable battery is not charged, the  
camcorder operation will not be affected as  
long as you are not recording the date.  
x Procedures  
Connect your camcorder to a wall outlet  
(wall socket) using the supplied AC  
Adaptor, and leave it with the POWER  
switch set to OFF (CHG) for more than 24  
hours.  
6 Attach the eyecup block to the  
viewfinder, pushing it straight on until it  
clicks.  
b Notes  
• The eyecup block is a precision part. Do not  
disassemble it further.  
• Do not touch the lens of the eyecup block.  
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Specifications  
Effective (still, 16:9):  
1 490 000 pixels  
Effective (still, 4:3):  
1 990 000 pixels  
System  
Video compression format  
AVCHD (HD)/MPEG2 (SD)/JPEG  
(Still images)  
Audio compression format  
Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch  
Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
Video signal  
PAL color, CCIR standards  
1080/50i specification  
Internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E)  
8 GB  
When measuring media capacity, 1 GB  
equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of  
which is used for data management.  
Usable discs  
Lens  
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T  
15 × (Optical)  
30 ×, 180 × (Digital)  
Filter diameter: 30 mm (1 3/16 in.)  
Focal length  
F1.8 - 2.6  
f=3.1 - 46.5 mm (1/8 - 1 7/8 in.)  
When converted to a 35 mm still  
camera  
For movies: 40 - 600 mm  
(1 5/8 - 23 5/8 in.) (16:9)  
For still images: 37 - 555 mm  
(1 1/2 - 21 7/8 in.) (4:3)  
Color temperature  
8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/  
DVD+R DL  
Movie recording format  
HD:  
[AUTO], [ONE PUSH],  
[INDOOR] (3 200 K),  
AVCHD 1080/50i  
[OUTDOOR] (5 800 K)  
Minimum illumination  
5 1x (lux) ([AUTO SLW SHUTTR] to  
[ON], Shutter speed 1/25 sec.)  
0 lx (lux) (during NightShot function)  
SD:  
Internal memory, “Memory Stick  
PRO Duo”:  
MPEG2-PS  
Disc:  
*
DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO  
mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR  
mode)  
“Exif” is a file format for still images,  
established by the JEITA (Japan  
Electronics and Information  
Technology Industries Association).  
Files in this format can have additional  
information such as your camcorder’s  
setting information at the time of  
recording.  
DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video  
DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO  
Still image recording format  
Exif Ver.2.2*  
Viewfinder  
Electric viewfinder (color)  
Image device  
**  
The unique pixel array of Sony’s  
ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image  
processing system (BIONZ) allows the  
still image resolution equivalent to the  
sizes described.  
3.6 mm (1/5 type) CMOS Sensor  
Recording pixels (still, 4:3):  
Max. 4.0 mega (2 304 × 1 728) pixels**  
Gross: Approx. 2 360 000 pixels  
Effective (movie, 16:9):  
1 490 000 pixels  
Continued ,  
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Specifications (Continued)  
58 × 93 × 150 mm  
Input/Output connectors  
(2 3/8 × 3 3/4 × 6 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts, the NP-  
FH60 rechargeable battery pack  
attached  
A/V Remote connector  
Component/video and audio output  
jack  
HDMI OUT jack  
HDMI Type C mini connector  
USB jack  
Mass (approx.)  
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:  
470 g (1 lb) main unit only  
560 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-  
FH60 rechargeable battery pack and a  
disc  
mini-B  
HDR-UX9E/UX19E: Output only  
LCD screen  
Image  
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:  
470 g (1 lb) main unit only  
550 g (1 lb 3 oz) including the NP-  
FH60 rechargeable battery pack  
Supplied accessories  
6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9)  
Total dot number  
211 200 (960 × 220)  
See page 19.  
General  
AC Adaptor AC-L200/L200B  
Power requirements  
DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)  
DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor)  
Average power consumption  
During camera recording using the  
viewfinder with normal brightness:  
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:  
Power requirements  
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Current consumption  
0.35 - 0.18 A  
Power consumption  
18 W  
HD: 4.6 W, SD: 3.7 W  
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:  
HD: 4.0 W, SD: 3.3 W  
Output voltage  
DC 8.4 V*  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
48 × 29 × 81 mm (1 15/16 × 1 3/16 ×  
3 1/4 in.) (w/h/d) excluding the  
projecting parts  
During camera recording using the  
LCD screen with normal brightness:  
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:  
HD: 4.8 W, SD: 4.0 W  
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:  
HD: 4.2 W, SD: 3.5 W  
Operating temperature  
0 °C to +40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)  
Storage temperature  
-20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)  
Dimensions (approx.)  
Mass (approx.)  
170 g (6 oz) excluding the power cord  
(mains lead)  
* See the label on the AC Adaptor for other  
specifications.  
58 × 93 × 134 mm  
(2 3/8 × 3 3/4 × 5 3/8 in.) (w/h/d)  
including the projecting parts  
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Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60  
On trademarks  
• “Handycam” and  
Maximum output voltage  
DC 8.4 V  
Output voltage  
DC 7.2 V  
are  
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “AVCHD” and “AVCHD” logotype are  
trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial  
Co., Ltd. and Sony Corporation.  
Capacity  
7.2 Wh (1 000 mAh)  
Type  
• “Memory Stick,” “  
Duo,” “  
PRO Duo,” “  
,” “Memory Stick  
,” “Memory Stick  
,”  
Li-ion  
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo,”  
,” “MagicGate,”  
,” “MagicGate Memory  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
Stick” and “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” are  
trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
• “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• Your camcorder is produced under the license of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
• DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R  
DL logo are trademarks.  
• “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony  
Corporation.  
• “BIONZ” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.  
• Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks  
of Dolby Laboratories.  
• Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator is a trademark of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition  
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.  
• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media,  
Windows Vista and DirectX are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/  
or other countries.  
• Macintosh and Mac OS are registered  
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
• Intel, Intel Core and Pentium are trademarks or  
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its  
subsidiaries in the United States and other  
countries.  
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are  
either registered trademarks or trademarks of  
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United  
States and/or other countries.  
All other product names mentioned herein may be  
the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies. Furthermore, ™ and “®”  
are not mentioned in each case in this manual.  
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Notes on the License  
On GNU GPL/LGPL applied software  
ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT OTHER THAN  
CONSUMER PERSONAL USE IN ANY  
MANNER THAT COMPLIES WITH THE  
MPEG-2 STANDARD FOR ENCODING  
VIDEO INFORMATION FOR PACKAGED  
MEDIA IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED  
WITHOUT A LICENSE UNDER APPLICABLE  
PATENTS IN THE MPEG-2 PATENT  
PORTFOLIO, WHICH LICENSE IS  
The software that is eligible for the following  
GNU General Public License (hereinafter referred  
to as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public  
License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”) are  
included in the camcorder.  
This informs you that you have a right to have  
access to, modify, and redistribute source code for  
these software programs under the conditions of  
the supplied GPL/LGPL.  
Source code is provided on the web. Use the  
following URL to download it. When  
downloading the source code, select DCR-  
DVD810 as the model for your camcorder.  
AVAILABLE FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C., 250  
STEELE STREET, SUITE 300, DENVER,  
COLORADO 80206.  
THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE  
AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR  
THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL  
USE OF A CONSUMER TO  
(i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH  
THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC VIDEO”) AND /  
OR  
http://www.sony.net/Products/Linux/  
We would prefer you do not contact us about the  
contents of source code.  
Read “license2.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“GPL,” and “LGPL” software.  
(ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS  
ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN  
A PERSONAL AND  
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR  
WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO  
To view the PDF, Adobe Reader is needed. If it is  
not installed on your computer, you can download  
it from the Adobe Systems web page:  
http://www.adobe.com/  
PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC  
VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR  
SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.  
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE  
OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.  
SEE <HTTP://MPEGLA.COM>  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
software are provided in your camcorder. We  
provide this software based on license agreements  
with their owners of copyright. Based on requests  
by the owners of copyright of these software  
applications, we have an obligation to inform you  
of the following. Please read the following  
sections.  
Read “license1.pdf” in the “License” folder on the  
CD-ROM. You will find licenses (in English) of  
“C Library,” “Expat,” “zlib,” and “libjpeg”  
software.  
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QIduicek Rnetfeirefnyceing parts and controls  
The numbers in ( ) are reference pages.  
A Power zoom lever (38, 46)  
B PHOTO button (32, 37)  
C POWER switch (23)  
D
/CHG (flash/charge) lamp (20, 86)  
E QUICK ON button (39)  
F A/V Remote connector (48, 66)  
G DC IN jack (20)  
H Disc cover OPEN switch (28)  
I ACCESS lamp (28)  
The ACCESS lamp lights up when  
accessing the disc.  
J Disc cover (28)  
K
(Movie)/  
(Still) mode lamps  
L START/STOP button (32, 37)  
M Grip belt (25)  
N Hooks for a shoulder belt  
Attach a shoulder belt (optional).  
Continued ,  
137  
       
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
A Memory Stick Duo slot/Memory Stick  
O DUBBING button* (59)  
* HDR-UX19E/UX20E  
Duo slot cover (30)  
B LCD screen/touch panel (16, 25)  
C
(HOME) button (16, 82)  
D Zoom buttons (38, 46)  
E START/STOP button (32, 37)  
F RESET button  
Initializes all the settings, including the  
setting of the date and time.  
G DISP/BATT INFO button (21, 25)  
H Access lamp (30)  
The access lamp lights up when  
accessing the internal memory* or  
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
I Viewfinder (25)  
J BATT (battery release) button (21)  
K Speaker  
Playback sounds come out from the  
speaker. For how to adjust the volume,  
see page 44.  
L Battery pack (20)  
M
(USB) jack (67, 68, 105)  
HDR-UX9E/UX19E: Output only  
N NIGHTSHOT switch (39)  
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• When you are recording movies with an  
external flash (optional) connected to the  
accessory shoe, turn off the power of the  
external flash to prevent charging noise  
being recorded.  
A Built-in microphone (38)  
An Active Interface Shoe compatible  
microphone (optional) will take  
precedence when connected.  
B Lens (Carl Zeiss Lens)  
• You cannot use an external flash (optional)  
and the built-in flash at the same time.  
• When an external microphone (optional) is  
connected, it takes precedence over the  
internal microphone (p. 38).  
C Flash (86)  
D Infrared port/Remote sensor  
Point the Remote Commander (p. 140)  
towards the remote sensor to operate  
your camcorder.  
• Slide the shoe cover after pulling out the  
viewfinder.  
H Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (25)  
E Camera recording lamp (94)  
Lights up in red during recording.  
Flashes when remaining media space or  
battery power is low.  
I
(VIEW IMAGES) button (32, 42)  
J EASY button (32)  
K . (back light) button (40)  
F HDMI OUT jack (48)  
L Tripod receptacle  
G Active Interface Shoe  
Attach the tripod (optional: the length of  
the screw must be less than 5.5 mm  
(7/32 in.)) to the tripod receptacle using  
a tripod screw.  
The Active Interface Shoe supplies  
power to optional accessories such as a  
video light, a flash, or a microphone.  
The accessory can be turned on or off as  
you operate the POWER switch on your  
camcorder. Refer to the operating  
instructions supplied with your  
accessory for details.  
The Active Interface Shoe has a safety  
device for fixing the installed accessory  
securely. To connect an accessory, press  
down and push it to the end, and then  
tighten the screw. To remove an  
accessory, loosen the screw, and then  
press down and pull out the accessory.  
Continued ,  
139  
     
Identifying parts and controls (Continued)  
b Notes  
Remote Commander  
• Remove the insulation sheet before using the  
Remote Commander.  
Insulation sheet  
• PointtheRemoteCommandertowardstheremote  
sensor to operate your camcorder (p. 139).  
• When no commands have been sent from the  
Remote Commander in a certain period, the  
orange frame disappears. When you press any of  
b/ B/ v/ V, or ENTER again, the frame appears  
at the position where it was displayed last.  
You cannot select some buttons on the LCD  
screen using b / B / v / V.  
To change the battery of the Remote  
Commander  
1 While pressing on the tab, inset your  
fingernail into the slit to pull out the battery  
case.  
2 Place a new battery with the + side facing  
up.  
3 Insert the battery case back into the Remote  
A DATA CODE button (90)  
Displays the date and time or camera setting  
dataoftherecordedimageswhenyoupressthis  
during playback.  
B PHOTO button (37)  
The on-screen image when you press this  
button will be recorded as a still image.  
C SCAN/SLOW buttons (43, 44)  
Commander until it clicks.  
D . > (Previous/Next) buttons (34,  
E PLAY button (34, 43)  
F STOP button (34, 43)  
G DISPLAY button (25)  
H Transmitter  
Tab  
WARNING  
Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not  
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  
fire.  
I START/STOP button (37)  
J Power zoom buttons (38, 46)  
K PAUSE buttons (43)  
L VISUAL INDEX button (42)  
• When the lithium battery becomes weak, the  
operating distance of the Remote Commander  
may shorten, or the Remote Commander may  
not function properly. In this case, replace the  
battery with a Sony CR2025 lithium battery.  
Use of another battery may present a risk of fire  
or explosion.  
Displays a VISUAL INDEX screen when you  
press this during playback.  
M b / B / v / V / ENTER buttons  
When you press any button on the VISUAL  
INDEX/Film Roll Index/Face Index screen or  
Playlist, the orange frame appears on the LCD  
screen. Select a desired button or an item with  
b / B / v / V, then press ENTER to enter.  
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Indicators displayed during recording/playback  
A HOME button (16)  
Recording movies  
B Remaining battery (approx.) (21)  
C Recording status ([STBY] (standby) or  
[REC] (recording))  
D Recording format (HD/SD) and  
recording mode (FH/FS/HQ/SP/LP)  
E Media setting (26)  
F Counter (hour/minute/second)  
G Remaining recordable time for movies  
Recording still images  
H Dual Rec (39)  
I OPTION button (96)  
J FACE DETECTION (87)  
K VIEW IMAGES button (42)  
L Face Index set (87)  
M AUDIO MODE (84)  
N Image size (88)  
Viewing movies  
O Remaining recordable number of still  
images  
P Recording folder  
When [PHOTO MEDIA SET] is set to  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
Q Return button  
R Playback mode  
S Currently playing movie number /  
Number of total recorded movies  
When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to  
the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/  
Viewing still images  
UX20E) or the “Memory Stick PRO  
Duo.”  
T Previous/Next button (43, 44)  
U Video operation buttons (43)  
V Currently playing still image number /  
Number of total recorded still images  
W Playback folder  
When [PHOTO MEDIA SET] is set to  
the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”  
X Slide show button (47)  
Continued ,  
141  
     
Indicators displayed during recording/playback (Continued)  
Y Data file name / Scene number  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Z VISUAL INDEX button (42)  
PictBridge connecting (68)  
Warning (118)  
E
Indicators when you made  
changes  
Bottom  
Following indicators appear during  
recording/playback to indicate the settings  
of your camcorder.  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Face Index (87)  
FACE DETECTION(87)  
Manual focus (98)  
Center  
Upper left  
Upper right  
9
SCENE SELECTION  
Back light (40)  
.
Bottom  
Upper left  
Indicator  
n
White balance (100)  
SteadyShot off (85)  
Digital effect (102)  
Picture effect (102)  
Tele macro (98)  
Zebra (86)  
Meaning  
AUDIO MODE (84)  
Self-timer recording (102)  
Flash light (86, 87)  
X.V.COLOR (85)  
MICREF LEVEL low  
CONVERSION LENS  
WIDE SELECT (85)  
SPOT METER (99)/  
EXPOSURE (99)  
BLT-IN ZOOM MIC  
b Notes  
• Indicators and their positions are approximate  
and differ from what you actually see depending  
on your camcorder model.  
Upper right  
Indicator  
Meaning  
Fader (101)  
Data code during recording  
LCD backlight off (25)  
The date, time, and camera setting data of  
the recorded images are recorded  
automatically on the media. They are not  
displayed while recording. However, you  
can check them as [DATA CODE] during  
playback (p. 90).  
You can view the recording date and time  
on another device, etc. ([SUB-T DATE],  
Center  
Indicator  
Meaning  
NightShot (39)  
Super NightShot (101)  
Color Slow Shutter (101)  
142  
   
Glossary  
x 5.1ch surround sound  
x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264  
A system that plays back sound on 6 speakers, 3 at  
the front (left, right and center) and 2 at the rear  
(right and left) with an additional low-pass  
subwoofer counted as a 0.1 channel for  
frequencies of 120 Hz or lower.  
The latest image coding format standardized  
jointly by two international standardization  
organizations, the ISO-IEC and the ITU-T, in  
2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG2  
format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice  
the efficiency. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4  
AVC/H.264 to encode high definition movies.  
x AVCHD format  
A high definition digital video camera format  
used to record an HD (high definition) signal  
using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format.  
x Thumbnail  
Reduced-size images which enable you to view  
many images at the same time. The VISUAL  
INDEX screen, the Film Roll Index screen and the  
Face Index screen use a thumbnail display system.  
x Dolby Digital  
An audio encoding (compression) system  
developed by Dolby Laboratories Inc.  
x VIDEO mode  
One of the recording formats you can select when  
using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition)  
image quality. VIDEO mode provides excellent  
compatibility with other DVD devices.  
x Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator  
Sound compression technology developed by  
Dolby Laboratories Inc. which compresses audio  
efficiently while preserving high sound quality.  
Sounds are compressed effectively with high  
quality sound, and it enables producing 5.1ch  
surround sound.  
x VBR  
VBR stands for Variable Bit Rate, the recording  
format for automatically controlling the bit rate  
(the volume of recording data in a given time  
segment) according to the scene being recorded.  
For fast-moving video, a lot of media space is  
used to produce a clear image, so the recording  
time to the media shortens.  
x DVD format  
A format used to record an SD (standard  
definition) signal on 8 cm DVD discs.  
x JPEG  
x VR mode  
JPEG stands for Joint Photographic Experts  
Group, a still image data compression (data  
capacity reduction) standard. Your camcorder  
records still images in JPEG format.  
One of the recording formats you can select when  
using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition)  
image quality. VR mode enables editing (deleting  
or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder  
Finalizing the disc lets you play it back on a VR  
mode compatible DVD device.  
x MPEG  
MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group,  
the group of standards for the coding (image  
compression) of video (movie) and audio. There  
are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Your  
camcorder records movies with SD (standard  
definition) image quality in MPEG2 format.  
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Quick Reference  
Index  
Numeric  
C
21-pin adaptor.......................52  
Dubbing  
to a disc on the camcorder  
5.1-channel surround sound  
Connection  
A
E
VCR/DVD/HDD devices  
A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off)  
F
D
B
“BRAVIA” Sync ..................52  
Button-type lithium battery  
144  
 
G
P
H
M
MANAGE MEDIA category  
Movie  
PORTRAIT (Soft portrait)  
I
Q
N
“InfoLITHIUM” battery pack  
R
Number of recordable still  
REC LAMP (Recording lamp)  
O
J
L
REMAINING SET (Movie  
LAST SCENE DEL (Last  
Continued ,  
145  
Index (Continued)  
REMOTE CTRL (Remote  
U
S
V
VF B.LIGHT (Viewfinder  
SMTH SLW REC (Smooth  
Viewfinder lens adjustment  
W
Still image  
X
T
Z
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Customer Support Website.  
http://www.sony.net/  
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