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... US 2-319-777-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-UX5/UX7 Enjoying Your Camcorder 13 Getting Started 20 Recording/Playback 30 Editing 48 Utilizing Recording Media 56 Customizing Your 65 Camcorder Using a Computer 86 Troubleshooting 91 Additional Information 103 Quick Reference 118 ...Spanish Quick Guide/ 130 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and...
... US 2-319-777-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-UX5/UX7 Enjoying Your Camcorder 13 Getting Started 20 Recording/Playback 30 Editing 48 Utilizing Recording Media 56 Customizing Your 65 Camcorder Using a Computer 86 Troubleshooting 91 Additional Information 103 Quick Reference 118 ...Spanish Quick Guide/ 130 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and...
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This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to persons. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of electric shock to persons. WARNING To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 2 This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to rain or moisture.
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If you are provided for future reference. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Never spill liquid of the set near water - Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that could result in a confined space, such as they may cause hazards. Do not place the set , and to operate from overheating, these safety instructions completely before cleaning or polishing it. For those sets designed to protect it from battery power, or other similar surface. -...
If you are provided for future reference. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for necessary ventilation. Never spill liquid of the set near water - Power-Cord Protection Route the power cord so that could result in a confined space, such as they may cause hazards. Do not place the set , and to operate from overheating, these safety instructions completely before cleaning or polishing it. For those sets designed to protect it from battery power, or other similar surface. -...
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If the set has been subject to qualified service personnel. Refer all servicing to excessive shock by the manufacturer) to determine that the set , ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set is damaged or frayed. - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set yourself as the original parts. If the set to lightning and power-line surges. Servicing Do not attempt to dangerous voltage or other hazards. If ...
If the set has been subject to qualified service personnel. Refer all servicing to excessive shock by the manufacturer) to determine that the set , ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks (as specified by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged. - Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to the set is damaged or frayed. - Service Damage Requiring Service Unplug the set yourself as the original parts. If the set to lightning and power-line surges. Servicing Do not attempt to dangerous voltage or other hazards. If ...
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...used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can help preserve our environment by returning your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. For customers in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION ... with Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may result. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. For more information regarding this product. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo...
...used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. You can help preserve our environment by returning your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. For customers in hazardous radiation exposure. CAUTION ... with Part 15 of procedures other than those specified herein may result. CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the U.S.A. For more information regarding this product. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo...
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..." (This manual) - See page 15 for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "First Step Guide" for your camcorder. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be used in order to comply with the...TV technician for details. For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on use the following measures: - The supplied interface cable must ...
..." (This manual) - See page 15 for help. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - "First Step Guide" for your camcorder. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you may not be used in order to comply with the...TV technician for details. For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on use the following measures: - The supplied interface cable must ...
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...except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder" (p. 109). • To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to ...cable, be used with or (p. 107). See "Handling your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of your camcorder to the camcorder. • When connecting your camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ...
...except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder" (p. 109). • To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. to apply mechanical shock or vibration to ...cable, be used with or (p. 107). See "Handling your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of your camcorder to the camcorder. • When connecting your camcorder. Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. ...
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...on AVCHD format compatible devices. To view your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to 8cm DVD discs. ...• The illustrations used for illustrating the operating procedures. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Change the screen language before operating your recordings on the model HDR-UX7...
...on AVCHD format compatible devices. To view your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to 8cm DVD discs. ...• The illustrations used for illustrating the operating procedures. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Change the screen language before operating your recordings on the model HDR-UX7...
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The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation. • These marks indicate the discs that can be used . About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9
The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation. • These marks indicate the discs that can be used . About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9
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... scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Recording additional scenes after finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you 26 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 30 Recording the images 33 Zooming 35 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround ... mode 37 10 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7 38 Viewing the images 40 Using PB zoom 42 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show 42 Playing the image on...
... scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Recording additional scenes after finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you 26 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 30 Recording the images 33 Zooming 35 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround ... mode 37 10 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7 38 Viewing the images 40 Using PB zoom 42 Playing back a series of still images (Slide show 42 Playing the image on...
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...First Step Guide 90 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 90 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 91 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....103 Precautions and maintenance ....105 About the Disc 105 About the AVCHD format 106 About the "Memory Stick 107 ...About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 108 About the x.v.Color 109 Handling your camcorder 109 Specifications 112 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......118 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 122 Glossary 125 Index 126...
...First Step Guide 90 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 90 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 91 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....103 Precautions and maintenance ....105 About the Disc 105 About the AVCHD format 106 About the "Memory Stick 107 ...About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 108 About the x.v.Color 109 Handling your camcorder 109 Specifications 112 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......118 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 122 Glossary 125 Index 126...
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Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC 38 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec 36 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B Backlight 37 B BEACH 83 B SNOW 83 A child on the stage under a spot light B SPOTLIGHT 83 Flowers in closeup Fireworks with all its splendor B PORTRAIT 83 B FOCUS 81 B TELE MACRO 81 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 81 B SPOT FOCUS 81 B FIREWORKS 83 B FOCUS 81 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot 37 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 84 12
Subject examples and solutions Checking your golf swing B SMTH SLW REC 38 Capturing still images during movie recording B Dual Rec 36 Getting a good shot of a ski slope or beach B Backlight 37 B BEACH 83 B SNOW 83 A child on the stage under a spot light B SPOTLIGHT 83 Flowers in closeup Fireworks with all its splendor B PORTRAIT 83 B FOCUS 81 B TELE MACRO 81 Focusing on the dog on the left side of the screen B FOCUS 81 B SPOT FOCUS 81 B FIREWORKS 83 B FOCUS 81 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot 37 B COLOR SLOW SHTR 84 12
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... 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in more detail. Continued , 13 B Initialize the disc (p. 27). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). You can select...
... 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in more detail. Continued , 13 B Initialize the disc (p. 27). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). You can select...
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... definition) image quality, with HD (high definition) image quality, but they were recorded. B Editing the disc on connecting your TV and camcorder. Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality B Viewing movies on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or ... image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be converted to eject ...
... definition) image quality, with HD (high definition) image quality, but they were recorded. B Editing the disc on connecting your TV and camcorder. Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality B Viewing movies on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or ... image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be converted to eject ...
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...play on other devices (56) a a -*2 a a Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (64) a a a - - Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to play on other devices (56) a Making additional recordings on a finalized disc a (64) Formatting the used disc to play... again (62) a Making longer recordings on a computer. Continued , 15 Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your Camcorder You can do with your camcorder. What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc ...
...play on other devices (56) a a -*2 a a Making additional recordings on a finalized disc (64) a a a - - Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to play on other devices (56) a Making additional recordings on a finalized disc a (64) Formatting the used disc to play... again (62) a Making longer recordings on a computer. Continued , 15 Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your Camcorder You can do with your camcorder. What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc ...
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Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on both sides of ...
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on both sides of ...
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On the items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Continued , 17 Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE* 34 PHOTO* 34 SMTH SLW REC 38 (... Items Page FINALIZE* 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE 61 FORMAT* 62 FORMAT* 63 UNFINALIZE 64 DISC INFO 56 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18). the starting point for operations with...
On the items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Continued , 17 Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE* 34 PHOTO* 34 SMTH SLW REC 38 (... Items Page FINALIZE* 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE 61 FORMAT* 62 FORMAT* 63 UNFINALIZE 64 DISC INFO 56 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18). the starting point for operations with...
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Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A or B. (HOME) B (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - To turn on the screen. B When you want to turn off the HOME MENU Touch . Using the HOME MENU 1 Slide the POWER switch to know something about the function of the (HELP) button turns orange. 18 Example: (OTHERS) category 5 Perform the operation, following the instructions on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. The HOME MENU appears. 2 Touch (HELP). HELP 1 Press (HOME).
Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A or B. (HOME) B (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - To turn on the screen. B When you want to turn off the HOME MENU Touch . Using the HOME MENU 1 Slide the POWER switch to know something about the function of the (HELP) button turns orange. 18 Example: (OTHERS) category 5 Perform the operation, following the instructions on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. The HOME MENU appears. 2 Touch (HELP). HELP 1 Press (HOME).
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When you want to make various settings. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. You will find it easy to know the content. See page 79 for further details. (OPTION) 19 Enjoying Your Camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment.
When you want to make various settings. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. You will find it easy to know the content. See page 79 for further details. (OPTION) 19 Enjoying Your Camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment.
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The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (HDR-UX5), NP-FH70 (HDR-UX7) (1) (p. 21) Power cord (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Component video cable (1) (p. 44) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 53) USB...
The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. AC Adaptor (1) (p. 21) Rechargeable battery pack NP-FH60 (HDR-UX5), NP-FH70 (HDR-UX7) (1) (p. 21) Power cord (1) (p. 21) CD-ROM "Handycam Application Software" (1) (p. 86) Operating Guide (This manual) (1) Component video cable (1) (p. 44) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 53) USB...