3-285-373-12(1)
Digital HD Video Camera Recorder
Operating Guide
HDR-UX9E/UX10E/
UX19E/UX20E
© 2008 Sony Corporation
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Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-UX10E
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Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: HDR-UX20E
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA
92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Notice for the customers in the
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-
0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for
EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
Note
Notes on use
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Your camcorder is supplied with two
kinds of operations guides.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– “Operating Guide” (This manual)
– “PMB Guide” for using your camcorder
with a computer connected (stored on the
Types of the disc you can use in your
camcorder
You can use the following discs only.
– 8 cm DVD-RW
– 8 cm DVD+RW
– 8 cm DVD-R
– 8 cm DVD+R DL
Use the discs with marks listed below. See
page 14 for details.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
For reliability and durability of recording/
playback, we recommend that you use Sony
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
discs or discs with an
*(for
VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your
camcorder.
* Depending on the place you bought, the disc has
a
mark.
Battery pack
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
b Notes
• Using a disc other than above may cause the
unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may
not be able to remove the disc from your
camcorder.
Types of “Memory Stick” you can use
in your camcorder
• For recording movies, it is recommended
that you use a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
of 1 GB or larger marked with:
–
(“Memory Stick
*
PRO Duo”)
PRO-HG Duo”)
–
(“Memory Stick
4
* You can use “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
whether Mark2 is indicated or not.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” / “Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo”
(This size can be used with your
Battery
camcorder.)
• The camcorder is not dustproofed,
dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About
• To prevent the media from being broken
or recorded images from being lost, do not
do the following when either of the
“Memory Stick”
(You cannot use it in your camcorder.)
(Movie)/
(p. 30) is lit or flashing:
– to remove the battery pack or AC
Adaptor from the camcorder.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” and “Memory
Stick PRO-HG Duo” are both referred to as
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” in this manual.
– to apply mechanical shock or vibration to
the camcorder.
– to eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
• You cannot use any type of memory card
other than those mentioned above.
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo” can be used
only with “Memory Stick PRO”
compatible equipment.
• Do not attach a label or the like on a
“Memory Stick PRO Duo” or a Memory
Stick Duo Adaptor.
• When using a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
with “Memory Stick” compatible
equipment, insert the “Memory Stick
PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo
Adaptor.
• When connecting your camcorder to
another device with a cable, be sure to
insert the connector plug in the correct
way. Pushing the plug forcibly into the
terminal will damage the terminal and
may result in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
About menu items, LCD panel,
viewfinder, and lens
• A menu item that is grayed out is not
available under the current recording or
playback conditions.
• The LCD screen and the viewfinder are
manufactured using extremely high-
precision technology, so over 99.99% of
the pixels are operational for effective
use. However, there may be some tiny
black points and/or bright points (white,
red, blue, or green in color) that appear
constantly on the LCD screen and the
viewfinder. These points are normal
results of the manufacturing process and
do not affect the recording in any way.
Using the camcorder
• Do not hold the camcorder by the
following parts.
Viewfinder
LCD screen
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Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued)
If you cannot record/play back
images, format the media
If you repeat recording/deleting images for
a long time, fragmentation of data occurs on
the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/
UX20E) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”
Images cannot be saved or recorded. In
such a case, save the images on other media
Black point
White, red, blue or
green point
• Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder,
or the lens to direct sunlight for long
periods of time may cause malfunctions.
About changing the language setting
The on-screen displays in each local
language are used for illustrating the
operating procedures. Change the screen
language before using your camcorder if
necessary (p. 24).
• Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might
cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Take images of the sun only in low light
conditions, such as at dusk.
On recording
On playing back recorded images on
other devices
• Your camcorder is compatible with
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for
HD (high definition) image quality
recording. Therefore, you cannot play
back images recorded with HD (high
definition) image quality on your
• Before starting to record, test the
recording function to make sure the image
and sound are recorded without any
problems.
HDR-UX9E/UX10E:
It is recommended that you use a DVD-
HDR-UX19E/UX20E:
camcorder with the following devices;
– Other AVCHD-compatible devices which are
not compatible with High Profile
It is recommended that you use the
internal memory of your camcorder for
– Devices which are not compatible with the
AVCHD format
• Compensation for the contents of
recordings cannot be provided, even if
recording or playback is not possible due
to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage
media, etc.
Note on disposal/transfer (HDR-
UX19E/UX20E)
• TV color systems differ depending on the
countries/regions. To view your
recordings on a TV, you need a PAL
system-based TV.
• Television programs, films, video tapes,
and other materials may be copyrighted.
Unauthorized recording of such materials
may be contrary to the copyright laws.
Even if you format the internal memory
(p. 76), you may not delete data from the
internal memory completely. When you
transfer the camcorder, it is recommended
prevent the recovery of your data. In
addition to the above, when you dispose of
the camcorder, it is recommended that you
destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
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About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl
Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by
Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony
Corporation, and produces superior images.
It adopts the MTF measurement system for
video cameras and offers a quality typical
of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your
camcorder is T -coated to suppress
unwanted reflections and faithfully
reproduce colors.
About the marks used in this manual
The operations available depend on the
media used. The following marks are
used to indicate the type of media you can
use for a particular operation.
Internal memory
Disc
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The
number value indicates the amount of light
from a subject coming into the lens.
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”
About this manual
• The images of the LCD screen and the
viewfinder used in this manual for
illustration purposes are captured using a
digital still camera, and therefore may
appear different.
• 8 cm DVD disc is referred to as “Disc” in
this manual.
• The internal memory, disc and “Memory
Stick PRO Duo” are all referred to as
“Media” in this manual.
• Design and specifications of recording
media and other accessories are subject to
change without notice.
• The illustrations used on this manual are
based on the model HDR-UX20E.
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Table of Contents
Recording high quality still images
..................................................... 39
Read this before operating your
Enjoy using various “Media”
HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of
menus ........................................ 16
Step 1: Checking supplied items
Step 2: Charging the battery pack
(OTHERS) category ................54
Capturing a still image from a movie
Step 3: Turning the power on and
Dubbing/copying images from one
camcorder .................................. 59
Step 4: Making adjustments before
Step 6: Inserting a disc or a “Memory
Dubbing movies to other recording
Printing still images (PictBridge
Recording and playback with ease
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
....................................................70
Making the disc compatible with
(Finalizing) ................................. 71
8
MENU .........................................98
OPTION
Recording additional movies after
Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT
What you can do with Windows
Repairing the image database file
Preventing data on the internal
memory of the camcorder from
UX20E) .......................................81
Warning indicators and messages
(SETTINGS) category of the
HOME MENU .............................82
Files/folder structure on the internal
a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” ......124
(SETTINGS) category
items ........................................... 82
Indicators displayed during recording/
OPTION MENU ..........................96
Recording items on the OPTION
MENU .......................................... 96
Viewing items on the OPTION MENU
..................................................... 97
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Subject examples and solutions
Checking your
golf swing
Getting a good
shot of a ski slope
or beach
Capturing still
images during
movie recording
A child on the
stage under a
spot light
Flowers in close-
up
Fireworks with all
its splendor
Focusing on the
dog on the left
A sleeping child
under dim light
side of the screen
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Enjoying with your camcorder
Enjoy using various “Media”
according to your needs
Selecting the media
You can select a desired media for recording/playback/editing from the internal memory
movies or still images, you can select either [MOVIE MEDIA SET] or [PHOTO MEDIA
SET] according to your needs.
Dubbing from one media to another media
Using the [MOVIE DUB] function on your camcorder, you can dub movies recorded on the
internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo” to a disc without
b Notes
• You may not be able to dub movies depending on the type of your camcorder. For details on the
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Operation flow
BGet ready
Select the media of movies/still images according to your needs. For movies, set the desired
image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) at the same time.
Your camcorder is compatible with the AVCHD format “1920 ×
images.
b Notes
• The default setting is [HD SP] which is the AVCHD format “1440 × 1080/50i.” For details on how to
• You can also record movies with SD (standard definition) image quality.
• “AVCHD 1080i format” is abbreviated as “AVCHD” in this manual, except when it must be described
in more detail.
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BView movies recorded with HD (high definition) image
quality
x Viewing on a high definition TV
You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image
z Tips
• You can also view movies on a non-high-definition (SD (standard definition)) TV.
x Playing on AVCHD format compatible devices
If your device is AVCHD-compatible, you can play a disc or a “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
with HD (high definition) image quality on the device.
Important notices
• Some AVCHD-format compatible devices may not be able to play back discs or “Memory Stick PRO
Duo.”
• DVD based players/recorders are not AVCHD-format compatible, and discs with HD (high definition)
image quality cannot be played back.
• Do not insert a disc with HD (high definition) image quality into a DVD based player/recorder. The
disc may not be ejected from the DVD based player/recorder.
BSave recorded images
Using the supplied application software “Picture Motion Browser,” you can import images
to a computer, and save images on a disc.
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Features of the media
You can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or DVD-RW,
DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in diameter on the camcorder. Also, you
can save images on a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” For details on the compatibility of the
Disc types and features
What you can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high
definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you selected.
( ) indicates the reference page.
HD (high definition) image quality
Disc type
DVD- DVD+ DVD-R DVD+
RW
RW
R DL
Disc symbols
Finalizing required to play on other devices (71)
Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (78)
Formatting the used disc to use it again (77)
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
a
a
–
–
a
–
–
a
–
–
–
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc
–
a
SD (standard definition) image quality
Disc type
DVD-RW*
DVD+ DVD-R DVD+
RW
R DL
VIDEO
VR
Disc symbols
Deleting the most recent movie (56)
a
a
a
a
–
–
–
–
Deleting or editing images on your camcorder
–
–
Finalizing required to play on other devices
(71)
**
a
a
a
a
–
a
a
Making additional recordings on a finalized
a
–
–
Formatting the used disc to use it again (77)
Making longer recordings on a side of a disc
a
a
a
–
–
–
–
–
–
a
*
There are 2 recording formats, VIDEO mode and VR mode, for DVD-RW.
Finalizing is required to play the disc in a DVD drive on a computer. A DVD+RW that is not finalized
may cause the computer to malfunction.
**
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Recording time of movies
Approximate recordable time in minutes on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) and
( ): the minimum recording time
Media type
Internal memory
(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)
DVD-RW/
DVD+RW/DVD-R
DVD+R DL
HD (high definition) image quality
AVC HD 16M (FH)*
(highest quality)
55 (55)
–
–
AVC HD 14M (FS)*
(highest quality)
AVC HD 9M (HQ)**
(high quality)
AVC HD 7M (SP)**
(standard quality)
AVC HD 5M (LP)**
(long play)
–
11 (11)
20 (14)
25 (18)
32 (26)
21 (21)
35 (26)
45 (34)
60 (49)
115 (80)
140 (100)
180 (145)
SD (standard definition) image quality
SD 9M (HQ) (high
115 (100)
20 (18)
35 (32)
quality)
SD 6M (SP) (standard
170 (100)
30 (18)
60 (44)
55 (32)
quality)
SD 3M (LP) (long play)
325 (215)
110 (80)
*
Record “1920 × 1080/50i” of the AVCHD format.
Record “1440 × 1080/50i” of the AVCHD format.
**
b Notes
• The aspect ratio of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide).
z Tips
• Figures such as 16M and 14M in the table show the average bit rate. M stands for Mbps.
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the
recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time.
Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces
the overall recording time.
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“ HOME” and “ OPTION”
- Taking advantage of two types of menus
“
HOME MENU” - the starting point for operations with your
camcorder
(HELP)
Displaysa description of
Category
BCategories and items of the HOME MENU
(CAMERA) category
(MANAGE MEDIA) category
Items
MOVIE*1
PHOTO*1
Page
Items
Page
MOVIE MEDIA SET*1
PHOTO MEDIA SET*1*3
FINALIZE*1
SMTH SLW REC
MEDIA INFO
MEDIA FORMAT*1
(VIEW IMAGES) category
Items
VISUAL INDEX*1
INDEX*1
INDEX*1
Page
UNFINALIZE
DISC SELECT GUIDE
REPAIR IMG.DB F.
(SETTINGS) category*1
PLAYLIST
(OTHERS) category
*1 You can also set these items during Easy
Items
DELETE*2
PHOTO CAPTURE*3
MOVIE DUB*3
PHOTO COPY*3
EDIT
Page
available in the
(SETTINGS), see page 82.
*2 During Easy Handycam operation, you can set
this menu item when the setting of [MOVIE
MEDIA SET] is assigned to the internal
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick.”
*3 This function may not be able to use, depending
on the your camcorder model.
PLAYLIST EDIT
PRINT
USB CONNECT
TV CONNECT Guide*1
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Using the HOME MENU
4
5
Touch the desired item.
Example: [EDIT]
1
While pressing the green button,
slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to turn on
the power.
Follow the guide on the screen for
further operation.
To hide the HOME MENU screen
Touch
.
2
3
Press
(HOME) A (or B).
BWhen you want to know something
about the function of each item on
the HOME MENU - HELP
(HOME) B
1
Press
(HOME).
The HOME MENU appears.
(HOME) A
Touch the desired category.
Example:
(OTHERS) category
2
Touch
(HELP).
The bottom of the
orange.
(HELP) turns
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“
HOME” and “ OPTION”- Taking advantage of two types of menus
(Continued)
3
Touch the item you want to learn
more about.
When you touch an item, its explanation
appears on the screen.
To apply the option, touch [YES],
otherwise, touch [NO].
To deactivate the HELP
Touch
(HELP) again in step 2.
Using the OPTION MENU
Just a touch on the screen during shooting
or playback displays the functions available
at that moment. You will find it easy to
further details.
(OPTION)
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GSetttiengpSta1rte:d Checking supplied items
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (1)
Make sure that you have the following
items supplied with your camcorder.
The number in the parentheses indicates the
number of that item supplied.
CD-ROM “Handycam Application
– Picture Motion Browser (Software)
– PMB Guide
Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 20)
“Operating Guide” (This manual) (1)
Wireless Remote Commander (1)
A button-type lithium battery is already installed.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack
POWER switch
DC IN jack
Battery pack
CHG (charge) lamp
To the wall outlet
(wall socket)
AC Adaptor
Jack cover
DC plug
Power cord (Mains lead)
You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”
attaching it to your camcorder.
Open the jack cover, and connect the
DC plug of the AC Adaptor.
Make sure that the v mark on the DC
plug is facing to the v mark on your
camcorder.
b Notes
• You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery
pack other than the H series to your camcorder.
4
5
Connect the power cord (mains
lead) to the AC Adaptor and the
wall outlet (wall socket).
1
2
Slide the POWER switch in the
direction of the arrow to OFF
(CHG) (The default setting).
The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and
charging starts. The CHG (charge) lamp
turns off when the battery is fully
charged.
Align the terminals of the battery
pack and your camcorder (1),
then attach the battery pack in the
direction of the arrow until it
clicks (2).
After charging the battery pack,
disconnect the AC Adaptor from
the DC IN jack on your
camcorder.
3
Connect the AC Adaptor to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder.
20
b Notes
• Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN
jack holding both the camcorder and the DC
plug.
To remove the battery pack
1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF
(CHG).
After a while, the approximate recordable
time and battery information appear for
about 7 seconds. You can view the battery
information for up to 20 seconds by
pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the
information is displayed.
2 Press and hold the BATT (battery
release) button and remove the battery
pack in the direction of the arrow.
BATT (battery release) button
Remaining battery (approx.)
Recording capacity (approx.)
Charging time
b Notes
Approximate time (min.) required when
you fully charge a fully discharged battery
pack.
• When you remove the battery pack or
disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the
(Movie) lamp/
turned off.
• When storing the battery pack, fully discharge
the battery pack before storing it for an extended
Battery pack
NP-FH50
Charging time
135
135
170
390
NP-FH60 (supplied)
NP-FH70
To use a power source from a wall
outlet (wall socket)
NP-FH100
Available recording time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
Make the same connections as you do when
charging the battery pack. The battery pack
will not lose its charge in this case.
“HD” stands for high definition image quality,
and “SD” stands for standard image quality.
To check the remaining battery
(Battery Info)
Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG), then
press DISP/BATT INFO.
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Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued)
When the media is set to the internal
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”:
Available Playback time
Approximate time (min.) available when
you use a fully charged battery pack.
“HD” stands for high definition image quality,
and “SD” stands for standard image quality.
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
When the media is set to the internal
memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the
“Memory Stick PRO Duo”:
Image quality
NP-FH50
HD
75
SD
HD
40
40
50
55
SD
45
50
60
65
90
95
80
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
NP-FH60
(supplied)
100 120
105 130
160 195
170 205
370 440
385 470
Image quality
NP-FH50
HD
SD
HD
SD
NP-FH70
85 100
90 105
190 230
200 245
110 125
145 165
125 135
165 180
NP-FH60
(supplied)
NP-FH100
NP-FH70
235 270
535 600
270 290
600 650
NP-FH100
When the media is set to the disc:
When the media is set to the disc:
Continuous
recording
time
Typical
recording
time*
Battery pack
LCD panel
opened*
LCD panel
closed
Battery pack
Image quality
NP-FH50
HD
65
SD
HD
35
35
45
45
70
75
SD
40
45
55
60
90
95
Image quality
NP-FH50
HD
SD
HD
SD
80
85
90 105
100 115
130 150
65
NP-FH60
(supplied)
120 140
NP-FH60
(supplied)
85 105
90 115
NP-FH70
195 230
440 515
215 245
485 555
NP-FH100
NP-FH70
140 170
145 185
320 385
335 415
* When the LCD backlight is on.
NP-FH100
165 200
175 215
b Notes
* Typical recording time shows the time when
you repeat recording start/stop, turning the
power on/off and zooming.
On the battery pack
• Before changing the battery pack, slide the
POWER switch to OFF (CHG) and turn off the
b Notes
(Movie) /
(Still) lamps (p. 23) or the
• For details on how to set the media, see page 26.
• The /CHG (flash/charge) lamp flashes during
charging, or Battery Info (p. 21) will not be
correctly displayed under the following
conditions:
– The battery pack is not attached correctly.
– The battery pack is damaged.
• All times measured when [REC MODE] is set
to [HD SP]/[SD SP] under the following
conditions:
Top:When the LCD backlight turns on.
Bottom:When recording with the viewfinder
while the LCD panel is closed.
– The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery
Info only).
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Step 3: Turning the
power on and setting
the date and time
• The power will not be supplied from the battery
as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to the
DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the
power cord (mains lead) is disconnected from
the wall outlet (wall socket).
• When attaching an optional video light, it is
recommended that you use an NP-FH70 or NP-
FH100 battery pack.
Set the date and time when using this
camcorder for the first time. If you do not
set the date and time, the [CLOCK SET]
screen appears every time you turn on your
camcorder or change the POWER switch
position.
• We do not recommend using an NP-FH30,
which only allows short recording and playback
times, with your camcorder.
Touch the button on the LCD screen.
On the charging/recording/playback time
• Times measured when using the camcorder at
25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is
recommended).
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.
• The recording and playback time will be shorter
depending on the conditions under which you
use your camcorder.
POWER switch
On the AC Adaptor
• Use the nearby wall outlet (wall socket) when
using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC
Adaptor from the wall outlet (wall socket)
immediately if any malfunction occurs while
using your camcorder.
• Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow
space, such as between a wall and furniture.
• Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic
objects. This may cause a malfunction.
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2
While pressing the green button,
slide the POWER switch
repeatedly in the direction of the
arrow until the respective lamp
lights up.
(Movie): To record movies
• Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power
(mains) is still supplied to it while connected to
the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.
(Still): To record still images
When turning your camcorder on for the
first time, go to step 3.
Touch
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/
LANG] t [CLOCK SET].
The [CLOCK SET] screen appears.
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Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time (Continued)
• It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be
ready to shoot after the power is turned on. You
cannot operate your camcorder during this time.
• The lens cover opens automatically when the
power is turned on. It closes when the playback
screen is selected, or the power is turned off.
3
Select the desired geographical
area with
[NEXT].
/
, then touch
• In the setting at the time of purchase, the power
turns off automatically if you leave your
camcorder without any operation attempted for
approximately 5 minutes, to save battery power
4
5
Set [SUMMERTIME], then touch
[NEXT].
z Tips
Set [Y] (year) with
/
.
• The date and time does not appear during
recording, but they are automatically recorded
on the media, and can be displayed during
“World time difference.”
• If the buttons on the touch panel do not work
correctly, adjust the touch panel
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7
8
Select [M] with
set the month with
/
, then
.
Changing the language setting
/
You can change the on-screen displays to
show messages in a specified language. To
select the screen language, touch
Set [D] (day), hour and minute in
the same way, then touch [NEXT].
(HOME) t
(SETTINGS) t
[CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE
Make sure that the clock is
correctly set, then touch
.
The clock starts.
You can set any year up to the year
2037.
To turn off the power
Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG).
b Notes
• If you do not use your camcorder for about 3
months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets
discharged and the date and time settings may
be cleared from the memory. In that case,
charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then
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