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...all 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...
...all 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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... , 17 On the items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 65)*. * You can use during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE... DISC/MEMORY) category 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" -
... , 17 On the items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 65)*. * You can use during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE... DISC/MEMORY) category 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" -
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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...
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...disc until it further. 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p.106). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the disc type and condition. ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN... switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/ DVD+R DL. 5 When you use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). b Notes • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch ...
...disc until it further. 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p.106). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the disc type and condition. ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN... switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/ DVD+R DL. 5 When you use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). b Notes • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch ...
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...z Tips • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take some time to your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is flashing - Items displayed vary depending on the LCD screen • It ... using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder is displayed on the status of your camcorder, or the type of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted ...
...z Tips • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take some time to your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is flashing - Items displayed vary depending on the LCD screen • It ... using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder even when your camcorder is displayed on the status of your camcorder, or the type of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted ...
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... record.** Press and hold lightly to light up the (Still) lamp. appears on the screen. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [SP] mode. 30 Flashing t Lit **Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, ... If the POWER switch is set to record. [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to adjust the focus. Still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the ...
... record.** Press and hold lightly to light up the (Still) lamp. appears on the screen. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [SP] mode. 30 Flashing t Lit **Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, ... If the POWER switch is set to record. [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to adjust the focus. Still images 1 Slide the POWER switch G to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the ...
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...the sound volume, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with playback on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 64). 32 If you finalize the disc, even if there is free space on the disc. • The disc menu is fixed to ...quality, the recording format is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot record additional materials on other devices or computers. Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued) z Tips • When all movies from the screen. However, some buttons/functions, since most of the settings return to the ...
...the sound volume, touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with playback on a finalized disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 64). 32 If you finalize the disc, even if there is free space on the disc. • The disc menu is fixed to ...quality, the recording format is fixed to [STYLE1]. • You cannot record additional materials on other devices or computers. Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) (Continued) z Tips • When all movies from the screen. However, some buttons/functions, since most of the settings return to the ...
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... Deleting images You can connect your camcorder to utilize your camcorder. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images at one time. • You can delete an image when viewing it to be restored once they are deleted. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot delete movies. ... category This category enables you to view images on the TV (p. 43). TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most advantageous way of connecting your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. The selected scene is marked with . PLAYLIST EDIT You can print still images on a connected...
... Deleting images You can connect your camcorder to utilize your camcorder. z Tips • You can select up to 100 images at one time. • You can delete an image when viewing it to be restored once they are deleted. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot delete movies. ... category This category enables you to view images on the TV (p. 43). TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most advantageous way of connecting your camcorder. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. The selected scene is marked with . PLAYLIST EDIT You can print still images on a connected...
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...Playlist, the movie is played back. 4 Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into the scenes. It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as your... in the Playlist. • A slight difference may damage the disc. • You can do this operation only with . Dividing the image b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you press . 5 Touch t [YES] t . 50 Returns to be restored once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC ...
...Playlist, the movie is played back. 4 Touch at the point where you want to divide the movie into the scenes. It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. The movie pauses. Play and pause toggles as your... in the Playlist. • A slight difference may damage the disc. • You can do this operation only with . Dividing the image b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you press . 5 Touch t [YES] t . 50 Returns to be restored once they are divided. • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC ...
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... viewing it using [ ADD] on which you have selected. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the scene to be added to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing the Playlist. Press and hold the image on the disc in... the scenes in the Playlist. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder. Playing the Playlist Make sure to insert the disc on (OPTION). Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . 2 Touch ...
... viewing it using [ ADD] on which you have selected. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. 2 Touch [ ADD]. 3 Touch the scene to be added to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder while editing the Playlist. Press and hold the image on the disc in... the scenes in the Playlist. b Notes • Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder. Playing the Playlist Make sure to insert the disc on (OPTION). Touch to return to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . 2 Touch ...
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... to add a recording. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first ...(p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you use DVD- Continued , 57 Recordings cannot be added. RW or DVD+RW.
... to add a recording. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to a finalized disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first ...(p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you use DVD- Continued , 57 Recordings cannot be added. RW or DVD+RW.
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...need to [STYLE1]. 59 To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder again. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode) z Tips • When you do not disconnect the AC Adaptor...indicator, such as " " in the case of your camcorder, and do not create a disc menu. 3 Touch . Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is set to your camcorder is fixed to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure ...
...need to [STYLE1]. 59 To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder again. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode) z Tips • When you do not disconnect the AC Adaptor...indicator, such as " " in the case of your camcorder, and do not create a disc menu. 3 Touch . Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is set to your camcorder is fixed to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure ...
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.... • In the case of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is on other devices. To format a disc with the original device, and... then format it. Utilizing Recording Media The disc will be formatted into your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ ...
.... • In the case of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is on other devices. To format a disc with the original device, and... then format it. Utilizing Recording Media The disc will be formatted into your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ ...
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... • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 58) when finalizing the DVD+RW, a dialog appears to confirm that you wish to your camcorder, and do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. ...• A disc menu created during Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to ...
... • If you have created a DVD menu (p. 58) when finalizing the DVD+RW, a dialog appears to confirm that you wish to your camcorder, and do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . To do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during the operation. ...• A disc menu created during Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Use the AC Adaptor as power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to ...
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... SET/SUMMERTIME 77 LANGUAGE SET*2 77 GENERAL SET (p. 78) Items Page DEMO MODE 78 REC LAMP 78 CALIBRATION 111 A.SHUT OFF 78 REMOTE CTRL 78 *1 HDR-UX7 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy...
... SET/SUMMERTIME 77 LANGUAGE SET*2 77 GENERAL SET (p. 78) Items Page DEMO MODE 78 REC LAMP 78 CALIBRATION 111 A.SHUT OFF 78 REMOTE CTRL 78 *1 HDR-UX7 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy...
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... the screen. (OPTION) 3 Change the setting, then touch . If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 79 Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the...; The tabs and items that appears when you want is not on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy...
... the screen. (OPTION) 3 Change the setting, then touch . If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 79 Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear on the...; The tabs and items that appears when you want is not on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy...
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BACK LIGHT (p. 37) - Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - Playback zoom (p. 42) - Menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, most of your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove ... image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p. 91 • Batteries/Power sources p. 92 • LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo...
BACK LIGHT (p. 37) - Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - Playback zoom (p. 42) - Menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, most of your camcorder is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet or remove ... image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p. 91 • Batteries/Power sources p. 92 • LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo...
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...even during operation. • This is not a malfunction. A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK...DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in a cool place. 92 The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] ...do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is being charged. The CHG (charge) lamp does not...
...even during operation. • This is not a malfunction. A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK...DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in a cool place. 92 The supplied Remote Commander does not function. • Set [REMOTE CTRL] ...do not operate your camcorder, the camcorder is being charged. The CHG (charge) lamp does not...
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... aspect ratio when: - This is not a malfunction. Continued , 95 Troubleshooting The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder, there may not be able to OFF (p. 37). Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on DVD+RW ... very fast appear crooked. • This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is no disc in your camcorder and leave it for auto focus. The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on an object... does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation.
... aspect ratio when: - This is not a malfunction. Continued , 95 Troubleshooting The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder, there may not be able to OFF (p. 37). Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on DVD+RW ... very fast appear crooked. • This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is no disc in your camcorder and leave it for auto focus. The subjects passing by the frame rapidly might appear crooked depending on an object... does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation.
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...be added in VR mode cannot be played back on a device that forbids a scene to be deleted (p. 15). • You cannot delete a scene during Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be displayed correctly. - The playback image is too short cannot be divided. DVD+RW - " " ... between a disc and a "Memory Stick Duo." This is pressed, playback may not move to edit. • You cannot edit the disc on your camcorder when . A scene cannot be deleted. • You are no images recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit because of the condition of ...
...be added in VR mode cannot be played back on a device that forbids a scene to be deleted (p. 15). • You cannot delete a scene during Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be displayed correctly. - The playback image is too short cannot be divided. DVD+RW - " " ... between a disc and a "Memory Stick Duo." This is pressed, playback may not move to edit. • You cannot edit the disc on your camcorder when . A scene cannot be deleted. • You are no images recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit because of the condition of ...