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... equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in this Operating Guide refers to malfunction. To view your recordings on the model HDR-UX7. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, ...of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the manufacturing process and do ...
... equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in this Operating Guide refers to malfunction. To view your recordings on the model HDR-UX7. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, ...of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Unauthorized recording of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of the manufacturing process and do ...
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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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... (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...high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 10 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR...
... (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...high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 10 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR...
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... the right disc (p. 15). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Continued , 13 HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD format Image...
... the right disc (p. 15). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Continued , 13 HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD format Image...
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... containing AVCHD footage should not be used with SD (standard definition) image quality. Install the supplied application software on a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45) You can enjoy movies recorded with the same image quality as the DVD player/recorder may erase its contents... Tips • You can play a disc with HD (high definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be...
... containing AVCHD footage should not be used with SD (standard definition) image quality. Install the supplied application software on a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45) You can enjoy movies recorded with the same image quality as the DVD player/recorder may erase its contents... Tips • You can play a disc with HD (high definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be...
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... 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 can do with your camcorder. a disc *1 There are 2 recording formats, VIDEO mode and VR mode, for DVD...computer to use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on your camcorder (48, 50) - a a a a - - SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type DVD-RW*1 VIDEO VR Disc symbols a - - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting ...
... 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 can do with your camcorder. a disc *1 There are 2 recording formats, VIDEO mode and VR mode, for DVD...computer to use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on your camcorder (48, 50) - a a a a - - SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type DVD-RW*1 VIDEO VR Disc symbols a - - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting ...
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...camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on the recording mode (p. 65). ( ): the minimum recording time Disc type DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R DVD+R DL HD (high... at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 16 Recordable time differs depending on both sides of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in the recording time of a disc. Recording ...
...camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on the recording mode (p. 65). ( ): the minimum recording time Disc type DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R DVD+R DL HD (high... at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 16 Recordable time differs depending on both sides of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in the recording time of a disc. Recording ...
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...high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is on /off . 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) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR... 65 80 150 180 155 185 160 185 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP...
...high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is on /off . 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) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR... 65 80 150 180 155 185 160 185 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP...
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...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). Getting Started Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory ...Stick Duo" Disc A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, or DVD+R DL is on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high...
...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). Getting Started Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory ...Stick Duo" Disc A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, or DVD+R DL is on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high...
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... the formatting is on the disc. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case,...If you format a disc during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder to obstruct the operation with fingerprints, etc. If you catch the belt when closing the disc...cover. In that is fixed to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is right for you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect...
... the formatting is on the disc. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case,...If you format a disc during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder to obstruct the operation with fingerprints, etc. If you catch the belt when closing the disc...cover. In that is fixed to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is right for you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect...
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.... See page 71 for the recording time. Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp. To record high resolution still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" during shooting a movie (Dual Rec) See page 36. To switch the recording mode using the (HOME) button...
.... See page 71 for the recording time. Slide the POWER switch A in the direction of the arrow to light up the (Still) lamp. To record high resolution still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" during shooting a movie (Dual Rec) See page 36. To switch the recording mode using the (HOME) button...
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... the original size 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 displayed on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround ... for telephoto. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (page 125) b Notes • To play the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in microphone Recording/Playback Wider range of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. • You...
... the original size 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 displayed on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround ... for telephoto. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (page 125) b Notes • To play the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in microphone Recording/Playback Wider range of the power zoom lever may also be recorded. • You...
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...movie. Recording the images (Continued) Using the flash Flash Flash charge lamp Recording high quality still images during Dual Rec. Press (flash) repeatedly to stop movie recording. After you can record high quality still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" while recording a movie on...start movie recording. 2 Press PHOTO fully. When recording is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. When disappears, the images are recorded. z Tips • When the POWER switch is insufficient ambient light....
...movie. Recording the images (Continued) Using the flash Flash Flash charge lamp Recording high quality still images during Dual Rec. Press (flash) repeatedly to stop movie recording. After you can record high quality still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" while recording a movie on...start movie recording. 2 Press PHOTO fully. When recording is approximately 0.3 to 2.5 m (1 to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. When disappears, the images are recorded. z Tips • When the POWER switch is insufficient ambient light....
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... cable to output audio signals. 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 your TV. 44 Playing the image on a TV (Continued...
... cable to output audio signals. 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 your TV. 44 Playing the image on a TV (Continued...
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... TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your camcorder when recording an image (p. 68). b Notes • When you play back a movie 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 the 16...
... TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your camcorder when recording an image (p. 68). b Notes • When you play back a movie 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 the 16...
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b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input... LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). z Tips • If you output images using the A/V connecting cable. Recording/Playback When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV when playing back. The HDMI OUT jack outputs...
b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is monaural (When your TV has only one audio input... LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). z Tips • If you output images using the A/V connecting cable. Recording/Playback When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the TV when playing back. The HDMI OUT jack outputs...
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...VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with the devices to be connected. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. B A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the device. Refer also to the instruction manuals ...(such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel)...
...VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with the devices to be connected. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. B A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the device. Refer also to the instruction manuals ...(such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect the white and red plug (left channel) plug to the audio input jack on your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel)...
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... playback in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with all kinds should be played on it (p. 64). Making the disc compatible with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of the right disc for your purpose (p. 61). Discs recorded with playback on other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). DISC SELECT... GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of all device is short (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP mode and 15 minutes or less...
... playback in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with all kinds should be played on it (p. 64). Making the disc compatible with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of the right disc for your purpose (p. 61). Discs recorded with playback on other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). DISC SELECT... GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of all device is short (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP mode and 15 minutes or less...
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... you to confirm that you use DVD- To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you wish to a finalized disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added... Computer Make a desired disc menu. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to add a recording. Continued , 57 Recordings cannot be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. RW or DVD+RW.
... you to confirm that you use DVD- To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you wish to a finalized disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added... Computer Make a desired disc menu. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to add a recording. Continued , 57 Recordings cannot be added. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. RW or DVD+RW.
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...the recording standby screen of your camcorder again. Remove the disc from 4... Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is...discs, Z flashes after finalizing is completed on your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after...(OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. When you set...to your camcorder. - b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to [STYLE1]. 59 b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, ...
...the recording standby screen of your camcorder again. Remove the disc from 4... Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing operation is...discs, Z flashes after finalizing is completed on your camcorder is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after...(OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. When you set...to your camcorder. - b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to [STYLE1]. 59 b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, ...