Your camcorder is compatible with MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 High Profile for HD (high definition) image quality recording. Therefore, you cannot play back images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on your camcorder with the following devices;
Other AVCHD-compatible devices which are not compatible with High Profile Devices which are not compatible with the AVCHD format
Note on disposal/transfer (HDRUX19E/UX20E)
Even if you format the internal memory (p. 76), you may not delete data from the internal memory completely. When you transfer the camcorder, it is recommended that you perform [ EMPTY] (p. 81) to prevent the recovery of your data. In addition to the above, when you dispose of the camcorder, it is recommended that you destroy the actual body of the camcorder.
About the Carl Zeiss lens
Your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for video cameras and offers a quality typical of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is T -coated to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. The number value indicates the amount of light from a subject coming into the lens.
About 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

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.

Table of Contents

Read this before operating your camcorder. 2 Subject examples and solutions. 10
Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec)... 39 Recording in dark places (NightShot)... 39 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects.. 40 Recording in mirror mode. 40 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC). 40
Enjoy using various Media according to your needs. 11 Operation flow. 12 Features of the media. 14 HOME and OPTION - Taking advantage of two types of menus.. 16

Playback.. 42

Searching for desired scenes by pinpoint (Film Roll Index). 45 Searching for desired scenes by face (Face Index).. 45 Searching for desired images by date (Date Index).. 46 Using PB zoom.. 46 Play back a series of still images (Slide show).. 47

Getting Started

Step 1: Checking supplied items.. 19 Step 2: Charging the battery pack.. 20 Step 3: Turning the power on and setting the date and time. 23
Changing the language setting.. 24
Playing the image on a TV. 47

Editing

(OTHERS) category. 54 Deleting images.. 55 Capturing a still image from a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E). 57 Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your camcorder.. 59 Dividing movies.. 62 Creating the Playlist. 63 Dubbing movies to other recording devices.. 66 Printing still images (PictBridge compliant printer).. 68
Step 4: Making adjustments before recording. 25 Step 5: Selecting the media. 26 Step 6: Inserting a disc or a Memory Stick PRO Duo.. 28

Recording/Playback

Recording and playback with ease (Easy Handycam operation). 32 Recording.. 36
Zooming.. 38 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording). 38 Starting recording quickly (QUICK ON)... 39

Utilizing the media

(MANAGE MEDIA) category.. 70 Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices (Finalizing).. 71
Playing a disc on other devices. 74 Checking the media information. 76 Formatting the media.. 76 Recording additional movies after finalizing.. 78 Finding the right disc (DISC SELECT GUIDE).. 79 Repairing the image database file.. 80 Preventing data on the internal memory of the camcorder from being recovered (HDR-UX19E/ UX20E).. 81
Functions set in the OPTION MENU...98
Performing with a computer
What you can do with Windows computer..103

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.107 Warning indicators and messages..118
What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU.. 82

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.
The default setting is [HD SP] which is the AVCHD format 1440 1080/50i. For details on how to change the setting, see page 84. You can also record movies with SD (standard definition) image quality. AVCHD 1080i format is abbreviated as AVCHD in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail.
B View movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality
x Viewing on a high definition TV You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 47).

z Tips

Refer also to the information about [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 48). You can also view movies on a non-high-definition (SD (standard definition)) TV.
x Playing on AVCHD format compatible devices If your device is AVCHD-compatible, you can play a disc or a Memory Stick PRO Duo with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. Important notices
Some AVCHD-format compatible devices may not be able to play back discs or Memory Stick PRO Duo. DVD based players/recorders are not AVCHD-format compatible, and discs with HD (high definition) image quality cannot be played back. Do not insert a disc with HD (high definition) image quality into a DVD based player/recorder. The disc may not be ejected from the DVD based player/recorder.

B Save recorded images

x Dubbing/copying images from one media to another media on your camcorder (p. 59) x Dubbing movies to other recording devices (p. 66) x Editing images on a computer (p. 103) Using the supplied application software Picture Motion Browser, you can import images to a computer, and save images on a disc.

Features of the media

You can save images on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in diameter on the camcorder. Also, you can save images on a Memory Stick PRO Duo. For details on the compatibility of the Memory Stick types, see page 4.

Disc types and features

What you can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you selected.
( ) indicates the reference page.
HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols
Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (55, 62) Finalizing required to play on other devices (71) Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (78) Formatting the used disc to use it again (77) Making longer recordings on a side of a disc

DVD+ RW

DVD+ R DL

a a a a

SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols
Deleting the most recent movie (56) Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (55, 62) Finalizing required to play on other devices (71) Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (78) Formatting the used disc to use it again (77) Making longer recordings on a side of a disc

DVD-RW* VIDEO VR

a 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.

Recording time of movies

Enjoying with your camcorder Approximate recordable time in minutes on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) and one side of a disc. Recordable time differs depending on the setting of [REC MODE] (p. 84).
( ): the minimum recording time

Media type

(HDR-UX19E/UX20E)

DVD-RW/ DVD+RW/DVD-R

DVD+R DL
HD (high definition) image quality
AVC HD 16M (FH)* (highest quality) AVC HD 14M (FS)* (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality)
55 (55) 115 (80) 140 (100)
11 (11) 20 (14) 25 (18) 32 (26)
21 (21) 35 (26) 45 (34) 60 (49)
AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play)

180 (145)

SD (standard definition) image quality
SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M (LP) (long play)
115 (100) 170 (100) 325 (215)

20 (18) 30 (18) 60 (44)

35 (32) 55 (32) 110 (80)
Record 1920 1080/50i of the AVCHD format. Record 1440 1080/50i of the AVCHD format.

in the direction of the arrow (OPEN ). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the LCD screen, then the disc cover opens slightly, automatically.
ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens

4 Close the disc cover.

[DISC ACCESS] appears on the LCD screen. It may take some time for the camcorder to recognize the disc, depending on the disc type and condition. Skip to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/ DVD+R DL.

5 When you use a DVD-RW/

DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE].
When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further.
You cannot use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 32). Format the disc, following the instructions on the screen.

6 Touch [Record HD (high

definition) images.]. Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to record with SD (standard definition) image quality. Items displayed vary depending on the status of your camcorder, or the type of disc inserted.
You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 14) of a disc midway. Be careful not to obstruct the operation with your hand or other objects, etc., when opening or closing the disc cover. Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover. If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Do not touch the recording side of the disc or pickup lens (p. 131). When using a double-sided disc, take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints. If you close the disc cover with the disc set incorrectly, it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. Do not disconnect the power sources during formatting. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder: while the ACCESS lamp is on while the ACCESS lamp is flashing while [DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the screen It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. It may take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it is damaged or is dirty with fingerprints, etc. In that case, the disc might be damaged.
7 Touch the option that is right for
you on the screen. The disc will be formatted with the image recording quality you selected. When the formatting is completed, you can start recording on the disc.
If you select SD (standard definition) image quality
When you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 14). If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 32), the recording format is fixed to [VIDEO]. When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3].

You need to finalize a recorded disc to make it compatible with playback on other devices or computers. See page 71 on finalizing operation.
You cannot make additional recordings on DVD-R/DVD+R DL discs once you finalize the disc, even if there is free space on the disc. You cannot record additional materials on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 78).

Recording

The images are recorded on the set media (p. 26). The default settings are shown below. HDR-UX9E/UX10E: HDR-UX19E/UX20E: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: Memory Stick PRO Duo Still image: Internal memory
Lens cover Opens automatically when the power is turned on.
(HOME) E (HOME) D PHOTO F

START/STOP C

POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. (Movie) lamp (Still) lamp

START/STOP B

If the ACCESS lamp (p. 28)/access lamp (p. 30) is lit or flashing after recording is finished, it means data is still being written onto the media. Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not remove the battery or AC Adaptor. Also, do not eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo from your camcorder. When a movie file exceeds 2 GB with setting the media to the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the Memory Stick (p. 26), the next movie file is created automatically.
On the Memory Stick you can use with your camcorder, see page 4. You can check the available recording time and memory usage of the media by touching (or E) t (MANAGE MEDIA) t [MEDIA INFO] (p. 76). (HOME) D
1 Slide the POWER switch A in the
direction of the arrow to light up the (Movie) lamp.
direction of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp.
2 Press START/STOP B (or C).
2 Press PHOTO F lightly to adjust
the focus A (a beep sounds), then press it fully B (a shutter click sounds). Recording/Playback
The red appears beside or. When the red disappears, the image has been recorded.
You cannot record still images on a disc.
For details on the recordable time for movies, see page 15, 31, and on the number of recordable still images, see page 89. You can record still images by pressing PHOTO F (Dual Rec, p. 39) during movie recording. A frame is shown on the detected face, and the detected face image is optimized automatically ([FACE DETECTION], p. 87). When detecting a face during movie recording, flashes and the face is recorded in the Face Index. When playing back a movie, you can search for desired scenes by face (Face Index, p. 45). You can capture still images from a recorded movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) (p. 57). You can switch the recording mode by touching (HOME) D (or E) t (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO].

A mirror-image of the subject appears on the LCD screen, but the image will be normal when recorded. When recording in mirror mode, a frame does not appear on a face of person ([FACE DETECTION], p. 87).
Touch (OPTION) t tab, then select the setting you want to change. [TIMING]
Select the recording start point after START/ STOP is pressed. The default setting is [3sec AFTER].

[3sec AFTER]

[3sec BEFORE]

[RECORD SOUND]

Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the slow motion pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your camcorder records sounds for about 12 seconds while [Recording.] is displayed in step 2. b Notes
Sounds cannot be recorded while recording a 3 second-movie (approx.). Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is not as good as that of normal recording. If you play back a movie that is recorded when [RECORD SOUND] on [SMTH SLW REC] is set to [OFF], is displayed, regardless the setting of [AUDIO MODE] (p. 84).

Playback

Play back the images recorded on the selected media (p. 26). The default settings are shown below. HDR-UX9E/UX10E: HDR-UX19E/UX20E: Movie: Disc Movie: Internal memory Still image: Memory Stick PRO Duo Still image: Internal memory
Lens cover Closes in accordance with (VIEW IMAGES). (HOME) E Power zoom lever F POWER switch A

(HOME) D

(VIEW IMAGES) C (VIEW IMAGES) B
1 Slide the POWER switch A to turn on your camcorder. 2 Press
(VIEW IMAGES) B (or C). The VISUAL INDEX screen appears on the LCD screen (It may take some time to display the thumbnails).
Appears with the image on each of the tab that was lastly played back/recorded (B for the still image recorded on a Memory Stick PRO Duo).
The number of the images on the VISUAL INDEX screen can be changed 6 y 12 by moving the power zoom lever F. To fix this number, touch (HOME) D (or E) t (SETTINGS) t [VIEW IMAGES SET] t [ DISPLAY] (p. 91).

Playing movies

Touch the , or tab and the movie to be played back. When playback from the selected movie reaches the last movie, the screen returns to the VISUAL INDEX screen.

Toggles Play or Pause as you touch. Returns (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Beginning of the movie/ previous movie Stop (goes to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Reverse/ Forward z Tips Next movie
Touch / during pause to play back movie slowly. When playing back a movie on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or the Memory Stick PRO Duo, a touch of / makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster, 3 touches makes it approximately 30 times faster, and 4 touches makes it approximately 60 times faster. When playing back a movie on the disc, a touch of / makes the reverse/fast forward approximately 5 times faster, 2 touches makes it approximately 10 times faster (approximately 8 times faster using DVD+RW with SD (standard definition) image quality).

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 INDEX screen Previous/Next
To adjust the sound volume of movies
When playing back a movie, touch volume with /.

(OPTION) t

tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the
You can switch the VISUAL INDEX screen by touching (VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX].

(HOME) D (or E) t

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. 26).
Searching for desired scenes by face (Face Index)
The face images detected when recording are displayed on the index screen. You can play back the movie from the scene of the selected face image. Set the media that contains the movie to be played back in advance (p. 26).

1 Press 2 Touch

(VIEW IMAGES).
(VIEW IMAGES). Recording/Playback
The VISUAL INDEX screen appears.

You can delete movies on DVD-RW (VR mode) discs without any restrictions. You can perform only [ LAST SCENE DEL] on DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) and DVD+RW discs.
Do not remove the battery pack or the AC 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. Even if you delete unnecessary movies from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may not increase as much as you can make additional recording.
4 Touch the still image to be
The selected still image is marked with. Press and hold the still image on the LCD screen to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen.
To delete all images recorded on the media, format the media (p. 76).
To delete all still images at one time
Capturing a still image from a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/ UX20E)
. You can capture a desired scene as a still image from a recorded movie. Set the media which contains movies in advance, and the media where you want to save the still images (p. 26). When you set the media for movies or still images to Memory Stick PRO Duo, insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo into your camcorder. The media you can select depends on your camcorder model. See the table below.
Model Movies in Still images in

1 In step 3, touch [

DELETE ALL].
2 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 3 When [Completed.] appears, touch
To delete all the still images recorded on the same day at one time

DELETE by date].

t HDR-UX10E t
2 Touch / to select the recording date of the desired still images, then touch. The still images recorded on the selected date are displayed on the screen. Touch the still image on the LCD screen to confirm. Touch to return to the previous screen. 3 Touch t [YES]. 4 When [Completed.] appears, touch
t HDR-UX19E t t t t HDR-UX20E t t t b Notes
Using AC Adaptor as the power source is recommended to prevent the power from being turned off during operation.
(HOME) t (OTHERS) t [PHOTO CAPTURE]. The [PHOTO CAPTURE] screen appears.
Capturing a still image from a movie (HDR-UX10E/UX19E/UX20E) (Continued)
2 Touch the movie that you want to
capture a still image from. The selected movie is played back.
to pause at the point where you want to capture. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as you press.
The recording date and time of the newly captured still image are the same recording date and time of the original movie. When you capture a still image from a movie without its recording date and time displayed, the recording date and time of the newly captured still image will be the date and time it was captured.

When the remaining recordable time for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the screen.
Diagonal stripes appear in portions of the screen where brightness is at a preset level. This is useful as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you change the default setting, is displayed. The zebra pattern is not recorded. B OFF
The zebra pattern is not displayed.

SUB-T DATE

You can display the recording date and time when you play back images on a device with a subtitle display function. The default setting is [ON]. Also refer to the instruction manual of the playback device.
Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality or the Memory Stick PRO Duo can be played on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 74). When [MOVIE MEDIA SET] is set to [ INT. MEMORY] (HDR-UX19E/UX20E) or [ MEMORY STICK], you cannot use this function.
The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 70 IRE.
The zebra pattern appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or higher. b Notes
Portions of the screen where brightness is about 100 IRE or above may appear overexposed.

FLASH MODE

You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. B AUTO
Automatically flashes when there is insufficient ambient light.
IRE represents the screen brightness level.

REMAINING SET

Always displays the remaining media indicator.

ON ( )

Always flashes regardless of the surrounding brightness.

Records without flash.

FACE DETECTION
Adjusts the focus/color/exposure of face images automatically. Also, adjusts face images for clear viewing. B ON ( )
Detects face images in frames, then adjusts their image quality automatically. Face detection frame
The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). Remove any dust from the surface of the flash lamp before using it. Flash effect may be impaired if heat discoloration or dust obscures the lamp. /CHG lamp (p. 137) flickers while charging the flash, and remains lit when charging is complete. If you use the flash when shooting a backlit subject or in bright places, the flash may not be effective.

FLASH LEVEL

You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( )
Makes the flash level higher.

Face detection icon

ON [NO FRAMES] (
) Customizing your camcorder
Detects face images without frames, then adjusts their image quality automatically.
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].

B NORMAL( ) LOW( )

Makes the flash level lower.

REDEYE REDUC

You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then set [FLASH MODE] (p. 86) to [AUTO] or [ON] to display. You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before recording.
The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences and other conditions.

INDEX SET

The camcorder detects faces automatically during movie recording. The default setting is [ON]. Face icons and their meanings : This icon appears when the setting is [ON]. : This icon flashes when your camcorder detects a face. The icon stops flashing when the face is recorded in the Face Index. : This icon appears when faces cannot be recorded in the Face Index.

PHOTO SETTINGS

To play back a movie from the Face Index screen, see page 45.
The detectable number of face image is limited.

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 CONVERSION] ( ) and [TELE CONVERSION] ( ). The default setting is [OFF]. Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the screen, touch to change the page. /

IMAGE SIZE

B 4.0M (

2304 1728)

Records still images clearly in the 4:3 ratio.

3.0M (

2304 1296)
Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio.

1.9M (

1600 1200)
Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality in the 4:3 ratio.

VGA (0.3M) (

640 480)
Allows the maximum number of still images to be recorded in the 4:3 ratio. b Notes
The set image size is effective during the (Still) lamp turning on.
The number of still images recordable on the internal memory (HDR-UX19E/ UX20E)
The maximum number of recordable still images is 9,999. The number of recordable still images varies depending on the recording conditions.
Capacity of a Memory Stick PRO Duo and the number of recordable still images (Approx.)* When the (Still) lamp is lights up:

4.0M 2304 1728

FILE NO.

B SERIES

Assigns file numbers of still images in sequence, even if you replace the Memory Stick PRO Duo.

You can record a transition with the following effects adding to the interval between scenes.
1 Select the desired effect in [STBY] (to fading in) or [REC] (to fading out) mode, then touch. 2 Press START/STOP. The fader indicator stops flashing and disappears when the fade is complete.
COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter)
When you set [COLOR SLOW SHTR] to [ON], appears, and you can record an image brighter in color even in dark places. To cancel [COLOR SLOW SHTR], touch [OFF].
Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 98) when it is hard to focus automatically. The shutter speed of your camcorder changes depending on the brightness, which may result in a slowdown of the motion of the image.
To cancel the fader before starting the operation, touch [OFF] in step 1. If you press START/STOP, the setting is canceled.

Fading out

Fading in

WHITE FADER

MICREF LEVEL (Mic reference level)
You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Select [LOW] when you want to record exciting and powerful sound in a concert hall, etc. B NORMAL
Records various surround sounds, converting them into the certain level.

BLACK FADER

D.EFFECT (Digital effect)
When you set [OLD MOVIE], appears and you can add an old movie effect to images. To cancel [D.EFFECT], touch [OFF].
Records surround sound faithfully. This setting is not suitable for recording conversations.
PICT.EFFECT (Picture effect)
You can add special effects to an image during recording. appears. B OFF
Does not use [PICT.EFFECT] setting.

SELF-TIMER

When you set [SELF-TIMER] to [ON], appears. Press PHOTO to start the count down, then record a still image after about 10 seconds. To cancel recording, touch [RESET]. To cancel the self-timer, select [OFF].
You can also operate by pressing PHOTO on the Remote Commander (p. 140).

Images appear in sepia.

B&W
Images appear in black and white.

PASTEL

Images appear as a pale pastel drawing.

BLT-IN ZOOM MIC

When you set [BLT-IN ZOOM MIC] to [ON] ( ), you can record sound with directivity as you move the power zoom lever. The default setting is [OFF].
What you can do with Windows computer
When you install the Picture Motion Browser on a Windows computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can enjoy the following operations.

Installing the software

x System requirements for using Picture Motion Browser
OS: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP SP2*/Windows Vista*
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the above OS has been upgraded or in a multi-boot environment.

1 Confirm that your camcorder is not connected to the computer. 2 Turn on the computer.
Log on as Administrators for installation. Close all applications running on the computer before installing the software.
3 Place the supplied CD-ROM in the disc drive of your computer. The installation screen appears.
If the screen does not appear
1 Click [Start], then click [My Computer]. (For Windows 2000, double-click [My Computer].) 2 Double-click [SONYPICTUTIL (E:)] (CD-ROM) (disc drive).*
* Drive names (such as (E:)) may vary depending on the computer.
4 Click [Install]. 5 Select the language for the application to be installed, then click [Next]. 6 As the screen to confirm the connection appears, connect your camcorder to the computer following the steps below. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder and the wall outlet (wall socket). 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Connect the (USB) jack (p. 138) of your camcorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 4 Touch [ USB CONNECT] on the screen of your camcorder.

x Installation procedure

Before connecting your camcorder to the computer, you need to install the software to your Windows computer. The installation is required only for the first time. Contents to be installed and procedures may differ depending on your OS.
7 Click [Continue]. 8 Read [License Agreement], select [I accept the terms of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. 9 Confirm the installation settings, then click [Install].
Even if a screen prompting you to restart your computer appears, you do not need to restart it at this time. Restart your computer after completing the installation. It may take some time for the authentication.
qs Remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of your computer.
x Operating the Picture Motion Browser
To start Picture Motion Browser, click [start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [PMB-Picture Motion Browser]. For the basic operation of Picture Motion Browser, see PMB Guide. To start PMB Guide, click [start] t [All Programs] t [Sony Picture Utility] t [Help] t [PMB Guide].
0 Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. The following installation screens may be displayed, depending on your operating environment. In this case, follow the instructions on the screen to install the software.

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Offer valid July 19, 2008 to September 30, 2008.
Offer One: $200 cash back on selected BRAVIA and other BRAVIA Sync compatible products if purchased within 28 days of each other. Fill in this section if you bought a BRAVIA television AND another BRAVIA Sync product (please tick models purchased) BRAVIA television (please tick one) KDL52W4000 KDL46V4000 KLV40S400A KDL46W4000 KDL40V4000 KLV37S400A KDL40W4000 KDL32V4000 KLV32S400A KLV20S400A Serial number: KDL32W4000
BRAVIA Sync Products (please tick one) BRAVIA Theatre System DAVF500 DAVIS50 High Definition Handycam HDRTG1E HDRSR10E HDRCX12E HDRUX20E HDRSR12E HDRSR11E DAVDZ870W HTSF1300 DAVDZ570 HTDDW7000 DAVHDX275 Serial number:
Offer Two: $20 cash back on Sony HDMI cables. Fill in this section if you bought a Sony HDMI cable (please tick model purchased) DLCHD10P DLCHD20P

$ CASH BACK

DLCHD30P
Offer Three: $30 cash back on selected Sony voice recorders. Fill in this section if you bought a Sony voice recorder (please tick model purchased) ICDUX60S ICDUX70S ICDUX60P
Please allow 28 Days for your bank account to be credited.
Send this form plus proof of purchase to: Sony Cash Back Promotion, PO Box 68-284, Newton, Auckland.
Tick here I have attached a copy of my proof of purchase I agree to the terms and conditions below T ick here if you would like to receive further promotional offers and product information from Sony Terms and conditions
ffer one is open to customers who purchased one of the following O products: KDL52W4000, KDL46W4000, KDL40W4000, KDL32W4000, KDL46V4000, KDL40V4000, KDL32V4000, KLV40S400A, KLV37S400A, KLV32S400A, KLV20S400A plus one of the following products: DAVF500, DAVDZ870W, DAVDZ570, DAVHDX275, DAVIS50, HTSF1300, HTDDW7000, HDRTG1E, HDRCX12E, HDRSR12E, HDRSR11E, HDRSR10E or HDRUX20E. Products must be purchased within 28 days of each other. ffer two is open to customers who purchased one of the following O products: DLCHD10, DLCHD20 or DLCHD30.
O ffer three is open to customers who purchased one of the following products: ICDUX60S, ICDUX70S or ICDUX70P.
edemption forms must be mailed to: R Sony Cash Back Promotion, PO Box 68-284, Newton, Auckland. Redemption forms must be received by 15 October 2008. ony accepts no responsibility for late, lost or misdirected entries. S This offer applies only to New Zealand residents. ll claims will be verified against product serial numbers to check that no A duplicate claims are being made. ashBack deposits will be made to your nominated bank account within 28 C days of receipt of redemption form. CashBack deposits will be paid by Direct Credit only. ony reserves the right to amend terms and conditions or terminate this S promotion at any time. mployees of Sony New Zealand Limited, Sony retailers, and their associated E agencies are not eligible for this offer. ll personal details are for the purpose of this promotional offer and will not A be used for any other purpose. ll material relating to this offer forms part of these terms and conditions. By A participating, customers agree to be bound by these terms and conditions. he promoter is Sony New Zealand Limited, Akoranga Business Park, T Northcote, Auckland, NZ For any enquiries please phone 0508 SONY CASH.

roduct(s) must be purchased from an authorised Sony retailer between P July 19, 2008 and September 30, 2008. f for any reason either the product purchased is returned for refund or I replaced with a non-qualifying product, the offer is void. laims must be made on the official redemption form. C This is available from Sony retailers, in Pulse magazine, or as a PDF on www.sony.co.nz/promotions or by calling 0508 SONY CASH. ll redemption forms must be fully completed (including details A of bank account), and accompanied by receipts for product(s) purchased. ntries will be deemed to be void if either the claim form or proof of E purchases are forged, mutilated or tampered with in any way.