Page 1 Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-UX9E/UX10E/ UX19E/UX20E © 2008 Sony Corporation 3-285-373-12(1) Enjoying with your camcorder Getting Started Recording/Playback 32 Editing Utilizing the media Customizing your camcorder Performing with a computer Troubleshooting Additional Information Quick Reference...
Page 2: Read This Before Operating Your Camcorder
Never use the plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony service station. FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE...
Page 3: Regulatory Information
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.
Page 4: Notes On Use
– 8 cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. See page 14 for details. For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder.
Page 5 “Memory Stick” compatible equipment, insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following parts. Viewfinder LCD screen • The camcorder is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. See “About handling of your camcorder”...
Page 6 Read this before operating your camcorder (Continued) Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods of time may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction.
Page 7 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.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Read this before operating your camcorder ... 2 Subject examples and solutions ... 10 Enjoying with your camcorder Enjoy using various “Media” according to your needs ... 11 Operation flow ... 12 Features of the media ... 14 “...
Page 9 Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE) ... 79 Repairing the image database file ... 80 Preventing data on the internal memory of the camcorder from being recovered (HDR-UX19E/ UX20E) ... 81 Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU ...
Page 10: Subject Examples And Solutions
Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC ... 40 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec ... 39 Flowers in close- B PORTRAIT... 100 B FOCUS ... 98 B TELE MACRO ... 98 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen...
Page 11: Enjoying With Your Camcorder
(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.
Page 12: Operation Flow
Select the media of movies/still images according to your needs. For movies, set the desired image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) at the same time. B Record using your camcorder (p. 36) Your camcorder is compatible with the AVCHD format “1920 × 1080/50i” (p. 126) which provides highly detailed, beautiful images.
Page 13 DVD based player/recorder. B Save recorded images Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your camcorder (p. 59) Dubbing movies to other recording devices (p. 66) Editing images on a computer (p. 103) Using the supplied application software “Picture Motion Browser,”...
Page 14: 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”...
Page 15: Recording Time Of Movies
• 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.
Page 16: Home" And " Option" - Taking Advantage Of Two Types Of Menus
Page UNFINALIZE DISC SELECT GUIDE REPAIR IMG.DB F. (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (p. 82). You can also set these items during Easy Handycam operation (p. 32). For the items Page available in the During Easy Handycam operation, you can set...
Page 17 Using the HOME MENU While pressing the green button, slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to turn on the power. Press (HOME) A (or B). (HOME) B (HOME) A Touch the desired category. Example: (OTHERS) category Touch the desired item.
Page 18 “ HOME” and “ (Continued) 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...
Page 19: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that item supplied. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 20) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) (p. 20) Component A/V cable (1) (p.
Page 20: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
(H series) (p. 128) after attaching it to your camcorder. b Notes • You cannot attach any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than the H series to your camcorder. Slide the POWER switch in the direction of the arrow to OFF (CHG) (The default setting).
Page 21 Notes • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. To remove the battery pack 1 Slide the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Press and hold the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack in the direction of the arrow.
Page 22 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”: Continuous Battery pack recording time Image quality NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) NP-FH70 NP-FH100 When the media is set to the disc: Continuous Battery pack recording...
Page 23: Step 3: Turning The Power On And Setting The Date And Time
Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. • Even if your camcorder is turned off, AC power (mains) is still supplied to it while connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor.
Page 24: Changing The Language Setting
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.
Page 25: Step 4: Making Adjustments Before Recording
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.
Page 26: Step 5: Selecting The Media
HDR-UX9E/UX10E: Movie: Disc Still image: “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Movie HDR-UX19E/UX20E For HDR-UX9E/UX10E, the media for still images is fixed to “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” Selecting the media for movies Touch (HOME) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MOVIE MEDIA SET].
Page 27 When [Completed.] appears, touch The media for movies is now set. Selecting the media for still images (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) (HOME) t Touch (MANAGE MEDIA) t [PHOTO MEDIA SET]. The select screen of the media for still images is displayed. Touch the desired media. b Notes •...
Page 28: Step 6: Inserting A Disc Or A "Memory Stick Pro Duo
Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc, depending on the disc type and condition. Skip to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/ DVD+R DL.
Page 29 • 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.
Page 30 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 Stick PRO Duo,”...
Page 31 (100) b Notes • 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.
Page 32: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording 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). Recording movies Slide the POWER switch G in the direction of the...
Page 33: Playing Back Recorded Movies/Still Images
Playing back recorded movies/still images Slide the POWER switch G to turn on your camcorder. (VIEW IMAGES) I or E. Press 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”).
Page 34 Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation) (Continued) Start playback. Movies: Touch the Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the movie/previous movie Stop (goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen) * The setting of [DATA CODE] is fixed to [DATE/TIME] (p. 90). zTips •...
Page 35 To cancel Easy Handycam operation Press EASY A again. Menu settings during Easy Handycam operation (HOME) B or C to display the menu items available for setup changes (p. 16, 82). Press b Notes • Most of the menu items automatically return to the default settings. The settings of some menu items are fixed.
Page 36: Recording
• 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.
Page 37: Recording Movies
Recording movies Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up (Movie) lamp. Press START/STOP B (or C). [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. b Notes • You cannot record still images on a disc. z Tips •...
Page 38: Zooming
• You cannot change the zoom speed with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame. • 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.
Page 39: Starting Recording Quickly (Quick On)
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. Recording high quality still images during movie recording...
Page 40: Adjusting The Exposure For Backlit Subjects
You can record images showing the images to the person to be recorded. Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side (2). z Tips • A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded.
Page 41 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.).
Page 42: Playback
(HOME) E (HOME) D (VIEW IMAGES) C 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).
Page 43: Playing Movies
: 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), displayed.
Page 44 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) Goes to the VISUAL (OPTION) INDEX screen Previous/Next To adjust the sound volume of movies (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the When playing back a movie, touch...
Page 45: Searching For Desired Scenes By Pinpoint (Film Roll Index)
Searching for desired scenes by pinpoint (Film Roll 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.
Page 46: Searching For Desired Images By Date (Date Index)
Playback (Continued) • Set [ INDEX SET] to [ON] before recording 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, z Tips •...
Page 47: Play Back A Series Of Still Images (Slide Show)
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].
Page 48 Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Selecting the most advantageous connection (TV CONNECT Guide) Your camcorder will advise you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV. Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [TV CONNECT Guide].
Page 49: Connecting To A High Definition Tv
Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied) • 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.
Page 50 • 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.
Page 51 Type Camcorder Component A/V cable (supplied) • 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.
Page 52 SD (standard definition) image quality. z Tips • 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...
Page 53 [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. (HOME) t...
Page 54: Editing
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...
Page 55: Deleting Images
Deleting images You can delete the images recorded on the media using your camcorder. 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.
Page 56 Adaptor from your camcorder while deleting movies. • 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.
Page 57: Capturing A Still Image From A Movie (Hdr-Ux10E/Ux19E/Ux20E)
“Memory Stick PRO Duo,” insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your camcorder. The media you can select depends on your camcorder model. See the table below. Model Movies in HDR-UX10E HDR-UX19E...
Page 58 Capturing a still image from a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) (Continued) Touch the movie that you want to capture a still image from. 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.
Page 59: Dubbing/Copying Images From One Media To Another Media On Your Camcorder
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...
Page 60 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.
Page 61 “Memory Stick PRO Duo” the camcorder in advance. From b Notes • Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation. z Tips • To check the copied still images after copying is...
Page 62: Dividing Movies
Tips • You can divide a movie on the playback screen by using • The images recorded on your camcorder are called “original.” and the actual dividing (OPTION) menu.
Page 63: Creating The Playlist
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. • The images recorded on your camcorder are called “original.” Touch (HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT].
Page 64: Playing The Playlist
Adaptor from your camcorder while adding a movie to the Playlist. • Do not eject the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” from your camcorder while adding a movie to the Playlist on the “Memory Stick PRO Duo.” • You cannot add still images to a Playlist.
Page 65 6 When [Completed.] appears, touch b Notes • A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch 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.
Page 66: Dubbing Movies To Other Recording Devices
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.
Page 67 Connecting with the USB cable 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”...
Page 68: Printing Still Images (Pictbridge Compliant Printer)
You can print out still images using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the camcorder to a computer. 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.
Page 69 – 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.
Page 70: Utilizing The Media
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). REPAIR IMG.DB F. You can repair the management information in the internal memory (HDR- UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory Stick...
Page 71: Making The Disc Compatible With Playback On Other Devices (Finalizing)
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.
Page 72 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing) (Continued) To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 78) b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you use DVD- RW or DVD+RW.
Page 73: Finalizing A Disc
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 (Movie) or Finalizing restarts when you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on your camcorder again.
Page 74: Playing A Disc On Other Devices
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.
Page 75 • 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 advance, then select on the disc menu. On the computer...
Page 76: Checking The Media Information
Formatting the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). Turn on your camcorder. Insert the “Memory Stick PRO Duo” into your camcorder if you perform formatting the“Memory...
Page 77 When [Completed.] appears, touch 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:...
Page 78: Recording Additional Movies After Finalizing
[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 definition) or SD (standard definition)).
Page 79: Finding The Right Disc (Disc Select Guide)
POWER switch and turn on the (Movie) lamp. b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. • The disc menu created with finalizing are deleted. • When you use a double-sided disc, perform this operation on each side.
Page 80: Repairing The Image Database File
When [Completed.] appears, touch 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.
Page 81: Preventing Data On The Internal Memory Of The Camcorder From Being Recovered (Hdr-Ux19E/ Ux20E)
(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. When you dispose of or transfer the...
Page 82: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the category of the You can change the recording functions and the operating settings for your convenience. Using the HOME MENU Turn on your camcorder, then press (HOME). (HOME) (HOME) (SETTINGS) category Touch (SETTINGS).
Page 83 Items GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA REMAINING SET SUB-T DATE FLASH MODE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC FACE DETECTION INDEX SET CONVERSION LENS PHOTO SETTINGS (p. 88) Items IMAGE SIZE FILE NO. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT STEADYSHOT GUIDEFRAME ZEBRA FLASH MODE FLASH LEVEL REDEYE REDUC FACE DETECTION CONVERSION LENS VIEW IMAGES SET (p.
Page 84: Movie Settings
MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. 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. REC MODE You can select a recording quality to record a movie.
Page 85 • The maximum shooting distance using [NIGHTSHOT LIGHT] is about 3 m (10 feet). 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.
Page 86: Sub-T Date
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. – When you press DISP/BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on with (Movie) lamp lighting up.
Page 87 Face images are no detected. 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].
Page 88: (Items For Recording Movies) Photo Settings
CONVERSION LENS 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...
Page 89: File No
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.
Page 90: (Items For Recording Still Images)
• 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).
Page 91: Sound/Disp Set
Playlist. Thumbnail 1 Glossary (p. 143) B ZOOM LINK Change the number of thumbnails (6 or 12) with the power zoom lever on your camcorder.* 6IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 6 images. 12IMAGES Displays thumbnails of 12 images. * You can also operate with the zoom buttons on the LCD frame or on the Remote Commander.
Page 92: Lcd Bl Level
B NORMAL Standard brightness. BRIGHT Brightens the LCD screen. 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.
Page 93: (Items To Adjust The Sound And The Screen) Output Settings
Shows displays such as the time code on the TV screen, LCD screen, and in the viewfinder. COMPONENT Select [COMPONENT] when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack. 576i Select when connecting your camcorder to a TV with the component input jack.
Page 94: (Items For Connecting Other Devices) Clock/ Lang
The default settings are marked with B. DEMO MODE The default setting is [ON], allowing you to view the demonstration in about 10 minutes, after you turn on your camcorder and light up the when using z Tips • The demonstration will be suspended in situations such as those described below.
Page 95: Quick On Stby
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.
Page 96: Activating Functions Using 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. Using the OPTION MENU While using your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen. (OPTION) Touch the desired item.
Page 97: Viewing Items On The Option Menu
Items FLASH MODE TIMING – RECORD SOUND – Viewing items on the OPTION MENU Items DELETE DELETE by date DELETE ALL DIVIDE ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE -- (A tab depends on the situation)/ (No tab) ADD by date ADD by date ADD ALL PRINT SLIDE SHOW...
Page 98: Menu
[AUTO] t in step 1. 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.
Page 99 EXPOSURE 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. 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.
Page 100 Functions set in the LANDSCAPE 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. PORTRAIT ( Select to bring out the subject such as people or flowers while creating a soft background.
Page 101 • 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.
Page 102 Functions set in the WHITE FADER BLACK FADER D.EFFECT (Digital effect) When you set [OLD MOVIE], and you can add an old movie effect to images. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF]. PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect) You can add special effects to an image during recording.
Page 103: Performing With A Computer
For details on the functions of “Picture Motion Browser,” see “PMB Guide.” b Notes • 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...
Page 104: Installation Procedure
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: – The computer is not compatible with a “Memory Stick PRO Duo.”...
Page 105 Operating the “Picture Motion Browser” To start “Picture Motion Browser,” click [start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB-Picture Motion Browser]. For the basic operation of “Picture Motion Browser,” see “PMB Guide.” To start “PMB Guide,”...
Page 106 • 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.
Page 107: Troubleshooting
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. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam operation/Remote Commander ...p. 107 • Batteries/Power sources ...p. 109 •...
Page 108 A motor sound is heard in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is trying to recognize the disc. This is not a malfunction. Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on for a long time.
Page 109 • 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 remaining battery time indicator does not indicate the correct time.
Page 110 • 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- UX19E/UX20E)/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/ “Memory Stick PRO Duo” only, p. 76) or delete unnecessary images (p.
Page 111 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 for about 1 hour (p. 130). • Total number of still images exceeds the recordable capacity of your camcorder (p.
Page 112 You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL]. • You cannot adjust [LCD BL LEVEL] when: – The LCD panel is closed on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. – The power is supplied from the AC Adaptor. Playing back images on your...
Page 113 • 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.
Page 114 Playback does not move to the previous scene when you press • 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.
Page 115 • You may not be able to edit or record additional material on a disc recorded on your camcorder using other devices. Viewing images on the TV You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV.
Page 116 • 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). • Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates. For details on the media check tool, see “PMB Guide.”...
Page 117 Because of following Cannot use settings [FACE [SMTH SLW REC], DETECTION] [FOCUS], [SPOT FOCUS], [EXPOSURE], [SPOT METER], NightShot, [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [WHITE BAL.], [DIGITAL ZOOM], [TWILIGHT]/ [TWILIGHT PORT.]/ [CANDLE]/ [SUNRISE&SUNSET]/ [FIREWORKS]/ [LANDSCAPE]/ [SPOTLIGHT]/ [BEACH]/[SNOW] in [SCENE SELECTION], [D.EFFECT], [PICT.EFFECT] [DISP OUTPUT] [CTRL FOR HDMI]...
Page 118: Warning Indicators And Messages
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. C: (or E:) ss:ss (Self-diagnosis...
Page 119 (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. Fast flashing • The temperature of your camcorder is extremely high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Page 120 DVD-RW (VIDEO mode in the case of SD (standard definition) image quality), unfinalize it (p. 78). Z Disc error. Remove disc. • Your camcorder cannot recognize the disc, because the disc is incompatible, or has scratches. Z Disc error. Unsupported format.
Page 121: Pictbridge Compliant Printer
• 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. Do not eject the Memory Stick during writing. Data may be damaged.
Page 122: Additional Information
Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad Power supply 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. Viewing images recorded with HD...
Page 123: World Time Difference
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). World time difference Time-zone Area setting differences Lisbon, London...
Page 124: Files/Folder Structure On The Internal Memory (Hdr-Ux19E/Ux20E) And A "Memory Stick Pro Duo
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.
Page 125: Precautions And Maintenance
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.
Page 126: About The Avchd Format
Duo” • 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.
Page 127: About The "Memory Stick
Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit. 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 ,...
Page 128: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
“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.)
Page 129: About The X.v.color
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.
Page 130 If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a doctor immediately. • If the battery electrolytic liquid has leaked: – consult your local authorized Sony service facility. – wash off any liquid that may have contacted your skin.
Page 131 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.
Page 132 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. However, even if the pre-installed...
Page 133: Specifications
Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder’s setting information at the time of recording. 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.
Page 134 A/V Remote connector Component/video and audio output jack HDMI OUT jack HDMI Type C mini connector USB jack mini-B HDR-UX9E/UX19E: Output only LCD screen Image 6.7 cm (2.7 type, aspect ratio 16:9) Total dot number 211 200 (960 × 220) General Power requirements DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack)
Page 135 • 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.
Page 136 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.
Page 137: Quick Reference
Quick Reference Identifying 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)
Page 138 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) O DUBBING button* ( * HDR-UX19E/UX20E...
Page 139 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.
Page 140 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.
Page 141: Indicators Displayed During Recording/Playback
Indicators displayed during recording/playback Recording movies Recording still images Viewing movies Viewing still images A HOME button (16) 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) (84) E Media setting (26) F Counter (hour/minute/second) G Remaining recordable time for movies...
Page 142 Upper right b Notes • Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see depending on your camcorder model. Data code during recording The date, time, and camera setting data of the recorded images are recorded automatically on the media.
Page 143: Glossary
(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. x MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 The latest image coding format standardized...
Page 144: Index
DIVIDE ...62, 65 Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator ... 38, 143 Double-sided disc ...125 Dual Rec... 39 Dubbing to a disc on the camcorder ... 59 to a other devices ... 66 DVD drive ... 75 DVD format... 14, 143 DVD menu ...73 DVD-R ...
Page 145 GENERAL SET ...94 Grip belt ...25 GUIDEFRAME ...86 HD (high definition) image quality ...14, 15, 31, 84 HDMI cable ...50 Help ...17 High definition TV ...49 High Profile ...6, 113 HOME MENU...16, 82 CLOCK/LANG ...94 GENERAL SET ...94 MOVIE SETTINGS ...84 OUTPUT SETTINGS ...93 PHOTO SETTINGS...88 SETTINGS category ...82...
Page 146 Index (Continued) REMOTE CTRL (Remote control) ...95 REPAIR IMG.DB F..80 RESET...89, 138 SCENE SELECTION...99, 117 SD (standard definition) image quality...14, 15, 31, 84 Self-diagnosis display...118 SELF-TIMER...102 SEPIA...102 SETTINGS category ...82 Slide show ...47 SMTH SLW REC (Smooth Slow Recording)...40 SNOW ...100 SOUND SETTINGS ...91 SOUND/DISP SET ...91...
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