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- Page 1 4-263-129-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder HXR-MC2000U/MC2000N Operating Guide Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. 2010 Sony Corporation ...
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Page 2: Read This First
Read this first Lens hood Panel EVF block Supplied items The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. AC Adaptor (1) Power cord (Mains lead) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) USB cable (1) LCD panel Battery pack USB Adaptor Cable (1) ... -
Page 3: About Language Setting
The LCD screen and the viewfinder are the camcorder, recording media, etc. manufactured using extremely high-precision TV color systems differ depending on the technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are country/region. To view your recordings on a operational for effective use. - Page 4 Notes on optional accessories external media (p. 62, 64). We recommend using genuine Sony accessories. Genuine Sony accessories may not be available Notes on battery pack/AC Adaptor in some countries/regions. Be sure to remove the battery pack or the AC ...
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Page 5: Notes On Use
Notes on use Do not do any of the following. Otherwise, the recording media may be damaged, recorded images may be impossible to play back or may be lost, or other malfunctions could occur. ejecting the memory card when the access ... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Read this first..................2 Notes on use. - Page 7 Useful functions for playing movies and photos..........36 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index).
- Page 8 Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY)..........64 Creating a disc with a DVD writer, recorder.
- Page 9 Additional information Troubleshooting................93 Self-diagnosis display/Warning indicators.
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Page 10: Getting Started
Getting started Step 1: Attaching the supplied microphone, eyecup and the lens hood Attaching the supplied microphone Attach the wind screen to the microphone . Unlock the stopper of the microphone holder and open the cover. ... -
Page 11: Attaching The Eyecup
Attaching the eyecup Attach the eyecup aligned with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder. You can attach the eyecup facing either the right or left side. Attach the eyecup securely until it fits the corresponding part properly. Attaching the lens hood Align the marks on the lens hood to those on the camcorder, and turn the lens hood in the direction of the arrow. - Page 12 To remove the Lens hood Turn the lens hood cover in the direction of the arrow as illustrated while pressing the lever on the lens hood cover. Tips If you attach, remove or adjust an 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) PL filter or MC protector, remove the lens hood. ...
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Page 13: Step 2: Charging The Battery Pack
Step 2: Charging the battery pack Battery pack POWER switch DC plug CHG (charge) lamp Align the mark on the DC To the wall outlet DC IN jack plug with that on the DC (wall socket) AC Adaptor IN jack. Power cord (Mains lead) You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM”... -
Page 14: Charging Time
When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of your camcorder. Tips See page 103 on recording and playing time. When your camcorder is on, you can check the approximate amount of remaining battery power with the ... -
Page 15: Charging The Battery Pack Abroad
Charging the battery pack abroad You can charge the battery pack in any countries/regions using the AC Adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. Notes Do not use an electronic voltage transformer. ... -
Page 16: Step 3: Turning The Power On, And Setting The Date And Time
Step 3: Turning the power on, and setting the date and time Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. Select the desired geographical area with , then touch [NEXT]. Touch the button on the LCD screen (MENU) ... -
Page 17: Changing The Language Setting
Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the recording media, and can be displayed during playback. To display the date and time, touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) ... -
Page 18: Step 4: Making Setting Adjustments Before Recording
Step 4: Making setting adjustments before recording The LCD panel Open the LCD panel (), then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (). 90 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) 180 degrees (max.) Tips If you rotate the LCD panel 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD panel with the LCD ... -
Page 19: The Shoulder Pad
Notes You may see primary colors shimmering in the viewfinder when you move your line of sight. This is not a malfunction. The shimmering colors will not be recorded on the recording media. Tips You can view pictures using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the picture seen ... -
Page 20: Step 5: Preparing The Recording Media
Step 5: Preparing the recording media The recording media of your camcorder are displayed on the screen as follows. Internal memory Memory card In the default setting, both movies and photos are recorded on this recording media. You can perform recording, playback and editing operations on the selected medium. -
Page 21: Inserting A Memory Card
To check the recording media settings In either movie recording mode or photo recording mode, the media icon of the selected recording media is displayed at the top right corner of the screen. Recording media icon Inserting a memory card ... - Page 22 Open the cover, and insert the memory card with the notched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Close the cover after inserting the memory card. Access lamp Note direction of notched corner. The [Create a new Image Database File.] screen may appear if you insert a new memory card.
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Page 23: Recording/Playback
Recording/Playback Recording In the default setting, movies and photos are recorded on the internal memory. Movies are recorded with high definition image quality (HD). Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. See page 28 when you record images with the standard image quality (STD). ... -
Page 24: Recording Movies
Recording movies Press MODE to light up the (Movie) lamp. The LCD screen display switches for movie recording mode, and the screen aspect ratio becomes 16:9. Press START/STOP (or ). START/STOP START/STOP button button [STBY] [REC] To stop recording, press START/STOP again. -
Page 25: Shooting Photos
operate your camcorder during this time. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the recording media after recording has finished. During this time, do not apply shock or vibration to the camcorder, or remove the battery or AC Adaptor. - Page 26 Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. Flashes Lights up When disappears, the photo is recorded. Tips See page 104 on the recordable number of photos. (MENU) [Show others] [ To change the image size, touch IMAGE SIZE] (under ...
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Page 27: Useful Functions For Recording Movies And Photos
Useful functions for recording movies and photos the LCD screen by setting [DISPLAY SET] to [AUTO1]. Note, however, that you cannot change the zoom speed with Zooming Tips You can magnify images up to 17 times the You can set [ DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. -
Page 28: Selecting High Definition Image Quality (Hd)
Scene detection [IRIS] [SHUTTER SPEED] (Backlight), (Landscape), [PRIORITY SETTING] (Twilight), (Spotlight), (Low light), (Macro) Notes The camcorder selects the most effective Above settings are reset to the default settings setting automatically, depending on the when INTELLIGENT AUTO is set to ON. -
Page 29: Selecting The Recording Mode
of the high definition image quality (HD) is Selecting the recording mode selected. And when the HQ or LP mode of the high definition image quality (HD) is selected, You can select a recording mode to record movies are recorded with AVCHD 1440 the high definition image quality (HD) 1080/60i format. -
Page 30: Prioritizing The Subject
Shutter function, and your camcorder records a Prioritizing the subject photo automatically when it detects a smile on the prioritized face. When [FACE DETECTION] (p. 82) is set The double-lined frame around a face targeted to [ON] (the default setting), and several for possible smile detection shot turns orange. -
Page 31: Recording High Quality Photos During Movie Recording (Dual Rec)
automatic and manual every time you Recording high quality photos press the MANUAL button. during movie recording (Dual Rec) You can record photos during movie Rotate the RING to adjust the recording by pressing PHOTO. focus manually. Notes may appear when the capacity of the ... - Page 32 The displayed camera data differs depending on Notes You cannot switch the setting of [IRIS] and the settings at the time of recording (p. 86). The [SHUTTER SPEED] between automatic and icons are shown as follows. …Automatic mode manual by pressing MANUAL during movie recording.
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Page 33: Playback On The Camcorder
Playback. on.the.camcorder In the default setting, movies and photos that are recorded on the internal memory are played. Tips To change the recording media, see page 20. Slide the POWER switch to ON while pressing the green button. Press (VIEW IMAGES). -
Page 34: Playing Movies
Switches operating button display. To MENU screen Displays the screen to select the index type ([DATE INDEX] (p. 36)/[ FILM ROLL] (p. 36)/[ FACE] (p. 36)). : Displays images recorded on the previous/next date. * : Displays the previous/next image. - Page 35 (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYBACK SET] (under [PLAYBACK] category) [DATA CODE] a desired setting To adjust the sound volume of movies adjust with While playing back movies, touch You can also adjust the sound volume by using from (OPTION) MENU.
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Page 36: Useful Functions For Playing Movies And Photos
Useful functions for playing movies and photos Searching for desired scene by pinpoint (Film Roll Index) Searching for desired images by date (Date Index) Movies can be divided by a set time and the first scene of each division is displayed on You can search for desired images by date the INDEX screen. -
Page 37: Playing Back A Digest Of Your Movies (Highlight Playback)
definition image quality (HD) movies Press (VIEW IMAGES). with music and visual effects. Scenes for Highlight Playback differ each time The VISUAL INDEX screen appears. Highlight Playback is selected. You can save the desired Highlight Playback scenario. [ ... -
Page 38: Using Pb Zoom With Photos
[MUSIC] To play back a saved Highlight Playback From the music category, you can select one or scenario more of the following: [MUSIC1] - [MUSIC4]. (MENU) [Show others] Touch [AUDIO MIX] [ SCENARIO] (under [PLAYBACK] The original sound is played back with the category) and select a scenario you want to music. -
Page 39: Playing Back A Series Of Photos (Slide Show)
To restart the slide show Play back the photo you want to Touch again. magnify. Notes You cannot operate playback zoom during slide show. Magnify the photo with T (Telephoto). Tips You can set continuous slide show playback ... -
Page 40: Playing Images On A Tv
Playing images on a TV Playback image quality depends on the type of TV, or the jacks used to make the connection. Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC power (p. 14). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to be connected. Jacks on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. - Page 41 : Signal flow Type Camcorder Cable Menu Setting A/V connecting cable (supplied) [Show others] menu [OUTPUT SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [COMPONENT] (White) AUDIO [1080i/480i] (p. 91) (Red) COMPONENT Component video cable (sold separately) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB VIDEO (Red) PR/CR ...
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Page 42: Connecting To A Non-High-Definition 16:9 (Wide) Or 4:3 Tv
Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV High definition image quality (HD) movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). Standard definition image quality (STD) movies are played back in standard definition image quality (STD). COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO/AUDIO : Signal flow... - Page 43 On “Photo TV HD” This camcorder is compatible with the “Photo TV HD” standard. “Photo TV HD” allows for highly-detailed, photo-like depiction of subtle textures and colors. By connecting Sony’s Photo TV HD-compatible devices using an HDMI cable or the component video cable , a whole new world of photos can be enjoyed in breathtaking full HD quality.
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Page 44: Making Good Use Of Your Camcorder
Making good use of your camcorder Deleting movies and photos You can free media space by deleting Touch and display the mark movies and photos from recording media. on the movies or photos to be deleted. Notes You cannot restore images once they are ... -
Page 45: Protecting Recorded Movies And Photos (Protect)
Protecting recorded movies and photos (Protect) Touch to select the recording Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting date of the desired movies/photos, then them by mistake. touch Touch the image on the LCD screen to Tips confirm the image. -
Page 46: Dividing A Movie
Dividing a movie To undo the protection of movies and photos (MENU) [Show Touch Touch the movie or photo marked with others] [ DIVIDE] (under in step 3. [EDIT] category). disappears. To protect all the movies and photos Touch the movie to be divided. -
Page 47: Capturing A Photo From A Movie
Capturing a photo from a movie You can capture photos from movies A slight difference may occur from the point where you touch and the actual dividing recorded on the internal memory of your point, as your camcorder selects the dividing camcorder. -
Page 48: Dubbing/Copying Movies And Photos From The Internal Memory To
Dubbing/copying movies and photos from the internal To continue capturing, touch , then memory to memory repeat steps from step 3. To capture a photo from another movie, card touch , then repeat steps from step 2. Dubbing movies ... -
Page 49: Copying Photos
[YES] Touch the type of dubbing. Touch [DUB by select]: To select movies and [DUB by date]: To dub all movies of a specified date Tips DUB ALL]: To dub the high To check the dubbed movies after dubbing is ... -
Page 50: Using The Playlist Of Movies
Using the Playlist of movies The Playlist is a list showing thumbnails of Select the photo to be copied. the movies that you have selected. The original movies are not changed even [COPY by select]: Touch the photo to if you edit or erase the movies added to the be copied, and mark with . -
Page 51: Playing The Playlist
To add all the movies recorded on the Playing the Playlist same day at one time In step 2, touch [ ADD by date]/ (MENU) [Show Touch ADD by date]. others] [PLAYLIST] (under The recording dates of movies are [PLAYBACK] category). - Page 52 Touch [YES] Tips Even if you erase a movie from a Playlist, the original movie is not deleted. To change the order within the Playlist Touch (MENU) [Show others] [PLAYLIST EDIT] (under [EDIT] category).
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Page 53: Saving Movies And Photos With A Computer
Saving movies and photos with a computer Preparing a computer (Windows) Step 1 Checking the computer You can perform following operations using system “PMB (Picture Motion Browser). ” Importing images to a computer Viewing and editing imported images Microsoft Windows XP SP3 /Windows Vista Creating a disc... -
Page 54: Step 2 Installing The Supplied Software "Pmb
Others Confirm that your camcorder is USB port (this must be provided as standard, not connected to the computer. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible)), Blu- ray Disc/DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) Either NTFS or exFAT file system is recommended as the ... - Page 55 Restart the computer if required to complete the installation. Turn on your camcorder, then When the installation is completed, connect the camcorder to the following icons will appear. computer using the supplied USB Remove the CD-ROM from your cable.
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Page 56: Starting Pmb (Picture Motion Browser)
Starting PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Double-click the “PMB” short-cut icon on To disconnect your camcorder from the computer the computer screen. Click the icon at the bottom right of the desktop of the computer [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. ... -
Page 57: Selecting The Method For Creating A Disc (Computer)
Creating a Blu-ray Disc with high definition image quality (HD) (p. 62) AVCHD format playback devices Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch (a Sony Blu-ray Disc player, Disc Burn) (p. 59) PlayStation 3, etc.) Importing movies and photos to a computer (p. - Page 58 (HD) disc is created. You can play a high definition image quality (HD) disc on AVCHD format playback devices, such as a Sony Blu-ray Disc player and a PlayStation 3. You cannot play the disc on ordinary DVD players.
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Page 59: Creating A Disc With One Touch (One Touch Disc Burn)
Creating a disc with one touch (One Touch Disc Burn) Movies and photos recorded on your Turn on your camcorder, then camcorder that have not yet been saved connect the camcorder to the with One Touch Disc Burn function can computer using the supplied USB be saved on a disc automatically. -
Page 60: Importing Movies And Photos To A Computer
Importing movies and photos to a computer Movies and photos recorded on your camcorder can be imported to a computer. Click [Import]. Turn on the computer beforehand. Refer to “PMB Help” (p. 56) for details. Notes Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet (wall ... -
Page 61: Creating An Avchd Disc
Creating an AVCHD disc You can create an AVCHD disc by putting Capturing photos from a movie together high definition image quality You can save a frame of a movie as a (HD) movies previously imported to your photo file. computer (p. - Page 62 appears. Creating a Blu-ray Disc To add movies to the previously selected ones, select the movies in the main You can create a Blu-ray Disc with a high window and drag and drop onto the definition image quality (HD) movie window for selecting movies.
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Page 63: Ordinary Dvd Players
Creating a standard definition image quality (STD) disc that can be played on At the top of the window, click [Create DVD-Video Format ordinary DVD players Discs (STD)]. You can create a standard definition image The window used to select movies quality (STD) disc by selecting movies appears. -
Page 64: Saving Images With An External Device
Saving images with an external device Saving images in external media (DIRECT COPY) If the external media has the AC power cable, connect it to the You can save movies and photos on external wall outlet (wall socket). media (USB storage device), such as an external hard disk drive. - Page 65 To save desired movies and photos After the operation is completed, You can save images from the memory touch on the camcorder cards to the external media. screen. Notes You cannot copy or search photos by date which are recorded on the memory card.
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Page 66: Creating A Disc With A Dvd Writer, Recorder
AVCHD format compatible device If your camcorder does not recognize the external media, try the following operations. Player Reconnect the USB Adaptor Cable to your Sony Blu-ray Disc player camcorder PlayStation 3, etc. If the external media has the AC power cable, ... -
Page 67: Creating A Disc With The Dedicated Dvd Writer, Dvdirect Express
Creating a disc with the dedicated Ordinary DVD device DVD writer, DVDirect Express Player DVD player You can create a disc or play back the Computer that can play DVDs, etc. images on a created disc by using the dedicated DVD writer, DVDirect Express (sold separately). - Page 68 disc When converting high definition (HD) Insert an unused disc into the movies to standard definition (STD) movies, DVD writer, and close the disc and creating a disc tray. When dubbing images in the memory card Touch [DISC BURN OPTION] in step 4. The [DISC BURN] screen appears on ...
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Page 69: Other Than Dvdirect Express
Connect the AC Adaptor and the power to a disc creation device, which is cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of compatible with high definition image your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall quality (HD) movies, such as a Sony DVD... -
Page 70: Creating A Standard Definition Image Quality (Std) Disc
contains the images on the socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 14). camcorder screen. Sony DVD writer may not be available in some USB CONNECT]: Internal countries/regions. memory Always maintain the firmware of the Sony ... -
Page 71: Your Camcorder
Sony DVD writer may not be available in some countries/regions. Start playback on your High definition image quality (HD) movies camcorder, and record it on the will be dubbed with standard definition image recording device. quality (STD). -
Page 72: Customizing Your Camcorder
Customizing your camcorder Using menus Using the menus, you can perform useful functions and change various settings. If you make good use of menu operations, you can enjoy using your camcorder. The camcorder has various menu items under each of eight menu categories. MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene condition) ... -
Page 73: Using My Menu
Notes You may not be able to set some menu items, depending on the recording or playback conditions. Grayed out menu items or settings are not available. Tips Depending on the menu items being changed, your camcorder switches between playback mode and ... -
Page 74: Option Menu
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. When is displayed at bottom-right of the screen, you can use the OPTION MENU. You touch , and the menu items you can change in the context appear. -
Page 75: Menu Lists
Menu lists (MANUAL SETTINGS) category FACE SCENE SELECTION PLAYLIST WHITE BAL. HIGHLIGHT SPOT MTR/FCS SCENARIO SPOT METER PLAYBACK SET SPOT FOCUS EXPOSURE DATA CODE FOCUS TELE MACRO (EDIT) category AE SHIFT DELETE WB SHIFT DELETE SMTH SLW REC DELETE SCENARIO ERASE (SHOOTING SET) category ERASE ERASE ALL... - Page 76 (MANAGE MEDIA) category MEDIA SETTINGS MOVIE MEDIA SET PHOTO MEDIA SET MEDIA INFO MEDIA FORMAT INT. MEMORY MEMORY CARD REPAIR IMG.DB F. INT. MEMORY 97, 101 MEMORY CARD 97, 101 (GENERAL SET) category SOUND/DISP SET VOLUME 35, 90 BEEP LCD BRIGHT LCD BL LEVEL LCD COLOR DISPLAY SET...
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Page 77: Manual Settings (Items To Adjust For Scene Condition)
MANUAL SETTINGS (Items to adjust for scene SPOTLIGHT**( ) Prevents people’s faces from condition) appearing excessively white when subjects are lit by See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. strong light. The default settings are marked with . BEACH** ( SCENE SELECTION Takes the vivid blue of the ocean or a lake. - Page 78 from inside the house, or vice versa, you need INDOOR () to redo the [ONE PUSH] procedure to readjust The white balance is appropriately adjusted the white balance. for the following recording conditions: Indoors SPOT MTR/FCS (Spot meter/ At party scenes or studios where the focus) lighting conditions change quickly...
- Page 79 Notes FOCUS [EXPOSURE] is automatically set to [MANUAL]. You can adjust the focus manually. You can select this function also when you want to SPOT FOCUS focus on a certain subject intentionally. You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it at a subject not located at the center of the screen.
- Page 80 TELE MACRO WB SHIFT This is useful to shoot small subjects, such You can adjust the white balance to the as flowers or insects. You can blur out desired setting using backgrounds and the subject stands out the setting value appear when you use [WB clearer.
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Page 81: Shooting Set (Items For Customized Shooting)
SHOOTING SET (Items for customized shooting) The point when START/STOP is pressed. See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . [3sec AFTER] See page 28. [3sec BEFORE] REC MODE (Recording Notes You cannot record sound. mode) ... - Page 82 LOW LUX STEADYSHOT You can record bright color images, even in You can compensate for camera shake. dim light. Set [ STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] ( when using a tripod (sold separately), then OFF the image becomes natural. The LOW LUX function is not used. ...
- Page 83 PRIORITY SETTING SMILE SENSITIVITY Selects the priority subject for the face Sets the smile detection sensitivity using the detection or the smile shutter. Smile Shutter function. Adjusts focus/color/exposure automatically HIGH for the selected faces. Detects even a slight smile. AUTO ...
- Page 84 the color may not be reproduced correctly. OFF X.V.COLOR] cannot be set to [ON]: Up to 17× zoom is performed. When recording standard definition image 160× quality (STD) movies Up to 160× zoom is performed digitally. While recording a movie ...
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Page 85: Photo Settings (Items For Recording Photos)
PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording photos) ON See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. The SteadyShot function is used. The default settings are marked with . OFF ( SELF-TIMER The SteadyShot function is not used. Press PHOTO to start the count down. A FILE NO. -
Page 86: Playback (Items For Playback)
PLAYBACK (Items for playback) DATE/TIME See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. Displays the date and time. VISUAL INDEX CAMERA DATA Displays camera setting data. See page 33. DATE/TIME VIEW IMAGES DATE INDEX See page 36. FILM ROLL ... -
Page 87: Edit (Items For Editing)
EDIT (Items for editing) Tips See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect your camcorder to a TV. DELETE Depending on the recording media condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. -
Page 88: Others (Items For Other Settings)
OTHERS MANAGE MEDIA (Items for other settings) (Items for recording media) See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. USB CONNECT MEDIA SETTINGS See page 69. See page 20. BATTERY INFO MEDIA INFO You can check the estimated remaining You can check the remaining recordable capacity of the battery. - Page 89 memory card from your camcorder (The access REPAIR IMG.DB F. lamp is lit or flashing while formatting memory card.). See page 97, 101. To prevent data on the internal memory from being recovered [EMPTY] allows you to write unintelligible data onto the internal memory of the camcorder.
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Page 90: General Set (Other Setup Items)
GENERAL SET (Other setup items) Tips See “Using menus” (p. 72) on the operation. This adjustment does not affect the recorded The default settings are marked with . images in any way. LCD COLOR SOUND/DISP SET You can adjust the color of the LCD screen by touching ... - Page 91 1080i/480i 16:9 Select this to view your movies on a 16:9 Select this when connecting your (wide) TV. The recorded movies and photos camcorder to a TV that has the component are played back as shown below. input jack and is capable of displaying the 1080i signal.
- Page 92 POWER SETTINGS LCD PANEL Shows displays such as the time code on the LCD screen/viewfinder. A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off ) V-OUT/PANEL You can set your camcorder to turn off Shows displays such as the time code on automatically when you do not operate the LCD screen/viewfinder, and on the TV your camcorder for more than about 30...
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Page 93: Additional Information
Leave your camcorder with the in order to investigate the problem. However, power of your camcorder on. Turn off your your Sony dealer will neither copy nor retain camcorder and take it to a warm place. Leave your data. - Page 94 (p. 13). If the problem persists, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall The buttons on the touch panel quickly outlet (wall socket) and contact your Sony disappear. dealer. The battery pack may be damaged. Set [DISPLAY SET] to [ON] (p. 90).
- Page 95 unnecessary images (p. 44). The image in the viewfinder is not clear. Total number of movie scenes or photos Move the viewfinder lens adjustment lever exceeds the recordable capacity of your until the image appears clearly (p. 18). camcorder (p.
- Page 96 there for a while, then turn on the camcorder. Horizontal stripes appear on the images. If you keep applying vibration on the This occurs when recording images under a camcorder, recording may stop. fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury There is a time difference between the lamp.
- Page 97 Editing movies/photos on your is indicated on an image on the camcorder VISUAL INDEX screen. This may appear on an image recorded on other devices, edited on a computer, etc. Unable to edit. You removed the AC Adaptor or the battery ...
- Page 98 The A/V connecting cable is not connected Neither image nor sound is played back properly. Make sure to connect the cable to the on the TV, projector, or AV amplifier input jack of another device (p. 70). connected with the HDMI cable. If you cannot view images or hear sound on ...
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Page 99: Self-Diagnosis Display/Warning Indicators
If the problem persists even after you (High temperature warning) have tried to fix a couple of times, contact Slow flashing your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony The temperature of your camcorder is getting service facility. In this case, when you higher. - Page 100 does not disappear. (Warning indicator pertaining to (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) photo recording) Slow flashing The recording media is full. Free spaces for recording images are running Photos cannot be recorded during processing. out. For the type of memory card you can use Wait for a while, then record.
- Page 101 The Image Database File is damaged. Do Inconsistencies found in Image Database you want to create a new file? File. Do you want to repair the Image HD movie management information is Database File? damaged. Create new information? The Image Database File is damaged. Do you want to repair the Image Database The management file is damaged.
- Page 102 Copying photos This memory card is not formatted Editing the Playlist of high definition image correctly. quality (HD) movies Format the memory card (p. 88). Note that if Data protected. you format the memory card, all the recorded movies and photos are deleted.
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Page 103: Recording Time Of Movies/Number Of Recordable Photos
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Playing time “HD” stands for high definition image Approximate time available when you use a quality, and “STD” stands for standard fully charged battery pack. image quality. (unit: minute) Battery pack Expected time of recording and Image quality playback with each battery pack NP-F570... -
Page 104: Expected Number Of Recordable Photos
Tips Standard definition image quality (STD) You can record movies of a maximum of 3,999 (unit: minute) scenes with high definition image quality (HD), STD 9M (HQ) and 9,999 scenes with standard definition image quality (STD). (10) The maximum continuous recording time of ... - Page 105 The number of recordable photos of memory card may vary depending on the recording conditions. Notes The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid and the image processing system allow still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. Tips ...
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Page 106: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Using your camcorder abroad Power supply System Used in You can use your camcorder in any Australia, Austria, Belgium, countries/regions using the AC Adaptor China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, supplied with your camcorder within the Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, AC 100 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz range. - Page 107 Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your (MENU) [Show others] [CLOCK/ camcorder abroad. Touch LANG] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [AREA SET] and [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] (p. 92). World time difference Time-zone Area setting...
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Page 108: Maintenance And Precautions
Maintenance and precautions 720p specification About the AVCHD format A high definition specification which utilizes What is the AVCHD format? 720 effective scanning lines and the progressive system. The AVCHD format is a high definition Data recorded in AVCHD format other than digital video camera format used to the above mentioned cannot be played on your record a high definition (HD) signal of... -
Page 109: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack
On the memory card adaptor a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted When using memory card with memory card format. compliant device inserting memory card into memory card adaptor, make sure the About the “InfoLITHIUM” battery memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction. -
Page 110: About X.v.color
standby or playback pause. standard proposed by Sony, and is a trademark Have spare battery packs ready for 2 or 3 times of Sony. ... -
Page 111: Moisture Condensation
(or vice versa) or when you use your camcorder casing, unplug your camcorder and have it in a humid place as follows: checked by a Sony dealer before operating it You bring your camcorder from a ski slope any further. -
Page 112: Rechargeable Battery
To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as (MENU) [Show others] described above. [OTHER SETTINGS] (under [GENERAL SET] category) [CALIBRATION]. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the LCD screen is closed. -
Page 113: Specifications
Specifications dispose of the memory card, it is recommended System that you destroy the actual body of the memory Signal format: NTSC color, EIA standards HDTV 1080/60i specification card. Movie recording format: HD: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 AVCHD format compatible STD: MPEG-2 PS Audio recording system: Dolby Digital 2ch Dolby Digital Stereo Creator... - Page 114 3 lx (lux) (LOW LUX is set to [ON], shutter speed pack (NP-F570), lens hood, memory card, 1/30 second) eyecup and microphone (ECM-PS1) The unique pixel array of Sony’s ClearVid Mass (approx.) and the image processing system allow 2.7 kg (5 lb 15 oz) including the lens hood...
- Page 115 “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE Corporation. AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE “x.v.Color” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. ...
- Page 116 URL to download it. When downloading the source code, select DCR-SX20 as the model for your camcorder. 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.
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Page 117: Quick Reference
Quick reference Screen indicators Indicator Meaning Upper left Center Upper right Estimated recording [00min] remaining time Approximate number of 9999 recordable photos and 9999 recording media Playback folder (35) Current playing movie or photo/Number of total 100/112 recorded movies or photos Bottom (34) Upper left... - Page 118 Indicator Meaning INTELLIGENT AUTO (27) OPTION button (74) VIEW IMAGES button (33) Slide show button (39) Data file name (35) 101-0005 Protected image (45) Index button (35) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see.
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Page 119: Parts And Controls
Parts and controls The numbers in ( ) are reference pages. Cold shoe HDMI OUT jack (Output only) (40) The available video signals are read, and the REMOTE jack appropriate output format is selected and The REMOTE jack is used for controlling output automatically. - Page 120 Eyecup (Movie) lamp (23) Viewfinder (18) (Photo) lamp (23) LCD screen/touch panel (2, 18) LCD/EVF-EVF switch (19) Lens hood release lever (12) Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (18) Hook for the Shoulder belt Attach the Shoulder belt (sold separately).
- Page 121 Microphone (10) Tripod receptacle Attach the tripod (sold separately: the length Slide cover (22) of the screw must be less than 5.5 mm (7/32 REC lamp (Camera recording lamp) in.)) to the tripod receptacle using a tripod The REC lamp lights up in red during ...
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Page 122: Index
Index Symbols 1080i/480i ........91 DATA CODE ......17, 86 IMAGE SIZE .......85 16:9 ..........91 DATE/TIME......17, 86 INDOOR ........78 4:3 ..........91 Date Index ........36 “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack .............109 480i ..........91 DELETE ........44 Install ..........54 DIGITAL ZOOM .......83 INTELLIGENT AUTO ..27, 98 Disc recorder .......70 A.SHUT OFF ......92 DISPLAY SET ......90 A/V connecting cable...40, 71... - Page 123 REPAIR IMG.DB F.... 97, 101 RESET ........119 ONE PUSH .........78 USB cable .......67, 69 RING SETTING ......31 One Touch Disc Burn ....59 USB CONNECT .... 60, 67, 69 OPTION MENU ......74 Original ........48 Saving images in external media VBR ..........103 OTHER REC SET .......83 ............64 VIEW IMAGES ....33, 36...
- Page 128 Printed on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. Printed in Japan...