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http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed in Japan 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 ...
http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Printed in Japan 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 ...
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...purposes are captured using your camcorder to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model HDR-UX7. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/...the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for illustrating the operating procedures. Read this manual are based on the countries/regions. To view your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only ...
...purposes are captured using your camcorder to a malfunction of such materials may be copyrighted. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model HDR-UX7. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/...the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for illustrating the operating procedures. Read this manual are based on the countries/regions. To view your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only ...
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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 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 .
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... of SD (standard definition) The disc can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD... format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as...
... of SD (standard definition) The disc can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD... format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as...
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Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 z Tips • You can play a disc with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD ...based players or recorders, as they will be recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be converted to SD (standard definition) image quality...
Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 z Tips • You can play a disc with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD ...based players or recorders, as they will be recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be converted to SD (standard definition) image quality...
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... (49) a a a - - Deleting or editing images on a side of a disc - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to play the disc in diameter with the recorded images depends... on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you...
... (49) a a a - - Deleting or editing images on a side of a disc - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to play the disc in diameter with the recorded images depends... on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you...
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...you use a double-sided disc, you select a right disc (p. 61). Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in the table show the average bit rate. Your... camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on the recording mode ...
...you use a double-sided disc, you select a right disc (p. 61). Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in the table show the average bit rate. Your... camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on the recording mode ...
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Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied with HDR-UX5) NP-FH70 (supplied with HDR-UX7) NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you... a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). HDR-UX5 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) Continuous recording time HD SD 60 70 60 75 60 75 75 95 75 100 90 100 Typical recording time...* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50 45 50 Remaining battery (approx.) b Notes ...
Battery pack NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied with HDR-UX5) NP-FH70 (supplied with HDR-UX7) NP-FH100 Charging time 135 135 170 390 Recording time Approximate time (min.) available when you... a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). HDR-UX5 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) Continuous recording time HD SD 60 70 60 75 60 75 75 95 75 100 90 100 Typical recording time...* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50 45 50 Remaining battery (approx.) b Notes ...
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... of your camcorder, even when the power cord is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is closed HD SD 95 110 205 235 470 535 * When the LCD backlight is on. **"HD" stands for... turns on. Continued , 23 Getting Started Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. The battery pack... The power will not be supplied from the wall outlet. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 90 105 100 120 NP-FH60 (supplied) ...
... of your camcorder, even when the power cord is not attached correctly. - The battery pack is closed HD SD 95 110 205 235 470 535 * When the LCD backlight is on. **"HD" stands for... turns on. Continued , 23 Getting Started Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. The battery pack... The power will not be supplied from the wall outlet. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 90 105 100 120 NP-FH60 (supplied) ...
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... 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). Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the LCD screen...from the disc beforehand, 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 screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. It may take some time for recording (p. 15). Continued , 27...
... 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). Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the LCD screen...from the disc beforehand, 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 screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. It may take some time for recording (p. 15). Continued , 27...
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... the type of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover with fingerprints, etc. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of a disc midway. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with SD (standard ...the LCD screen • It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the status of your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is flashing - If you select SD (standard definition) image quality •...
... the type of the camcorder, then open or close the disc cover with fingerprints, etc. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of a disc midway. • Be careful not to obstruct the operation with SD (standard ...the LCD screen • It may take some time to remove the disc depending on the status of your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is flashing - If you select SD (standard definition) image quality •...
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... 13/32 in microphone Recording/Playback Wider range of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in microphone is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a slower zoom. b Notes • Be ... an AVCHD format device compatible with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. z Tips • You can magnify images to 10 times...
... 13/32 in microphone Recording/Playback Wider range of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. • You cannot change the zoom speed with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in microphone is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a slower zoom. b Notes • Be ... an AVCHD format device compatible with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. z Tips • You can magnify images to 10 times...
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...plugs of your TV. 44 Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (...Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p. 77) • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to the audio input jack of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Playing the...
...plugs of your TV. 44 Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (...Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p. 77) • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to the audio input jack of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Playing the...
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... copyright protection signals are played back with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 68). Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are recorded in the images. • Some TVs may cause a malfunction. b Notes... recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is converted to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality.
... copyright protection signals are played back with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 68). Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are recorded in the images. • Some TVs may cause a malfunction. b Notes... recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is converted to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality.
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...operation (p. 21). S VIDEO connection only will be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is not necessary. Connect your camcorder to recorders connected with an S VIDEO cable (optional). A/V OUT jack Editing (Yellow) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) (Red)... S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with the devices to be produced than with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your computer (p. 88), and copy the images to a disc in either of...
...operation (p. 21). S VIDEO connection only will be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is not necessary. Connect your camcorder to recorders connected with an S VIDEO cable (optional). A/V OUT jack Editing (Yellow) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) (Red)... S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with the devices to be produced than with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your computer (p. 88), and copy the images to a disc in either of...
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...Recorded time is created for your purpose (p. 61). Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 Making the disc compatible with playback on... definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD+RW in the following cases: - Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play these discs...
...Recorded time is created for your purpose (p. 61). Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 Making the disc compatible with playback on... definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD+RW in the following cases: - Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play these discs...
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...following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you use ...DVD- Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you ...
...following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you use ...DVD- Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you ...
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... AC Adaptor after finalizing is fixed to [STYLE1]. 59 Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - RW. When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of your camcorder is set to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize ...Touch . Finalizing restarts when you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder again. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is completed on your camcorder. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode) z Tips ...
... AC Adaptor after finalizing is fixed to [STYLE1]. 59 Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - RW. When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of your camcorder is set to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize ...Touch . Finalizing restarts when you need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder again. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is completed on your camcorder. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode) z Tips ...
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...with an 8 cm DVD as that the disc can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on the disc menu. b Notes • You must finalize the disc (p. 56). Play back... Playing a disc on other devices The kind of device you finalize a recorded disc. For details, refer to play back or edit them on your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be played back, may be disabled on some computers. • You cannot copy movies directly to the hard disk of...
...with an 8 cm DVD as that the disc can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on the disc menu. b Notes • You must finalize the disc (p. 56). Play back... Playing a disc on other devices The kind of device you finalize a recorded disc. For details, refer to play back or edit them on your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be played back, may be disabled on some computers. • You cannot copy movies directly to the hard disk of...
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...formatting deletes all images on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW with a new disc. b Notes • The screen message will be formatted into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted. Replace it . Deleting all scenes on the disc (...format a finalized disc Formatting deletes all the data recorded on a finalized disc. Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by formatting it with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the screen. 62 ...
...formatting deletes all images on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW with a new disc. b Notes • The screen message will be formatted into your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted. Replace it . Deleting all scenes on the disc (...format a finalized disc Formatting deletes all the data recorded on a finalized disc. Formatting makes the recorded disc new and reusable by formatting it with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on the screen. 62 ...