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...light conditions, such as at the sun. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in any problems. You cannot delete ... in this manual for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your recordings on the model HDR-UX7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About this manual • The images of recordings ...the viewfinder used on this manual are recorded without notice. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the...
...light conditions, such as at the sun. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in any problems. You cannot delete ... in this manual for illustrating the operating procedures. To view your recordings on the model HDR-UX7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About this manual • The images of recordings ...the viewfinder used on this manual are recorded without notice. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. On recording • Before starting to record, test the...
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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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... image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). 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 "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail. "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible...
... image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). 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 "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be described in more detail. "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible...
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...with the HD (high definition) image quality B Viewing movies on a HD (high definition) TV (p. 44) You can edit or copy images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • You can play a disc with HD (high definition) image quality on connecting your TV and camcorder. B Dubbing disc ...the same image quality as the DVD player/recorder may fail to SD (standard definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 B Viewing movies on the computer in the AVCHD ...
...with the HD (high definition) image quality B Viewing movies on a HD (high definition) TV (p. 44) You can edit or copy images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • You can play a disc with HD (high definition) image quality on connecting your TV and camcorder. B Dubbing disc ...the same image quality as the DVD player/recorder may fail to SD (standard definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 B Viewing movies on the computer in the AVCHD ...
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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 on other devices (56) a a -*2 a a Making additional ...recordings on a side of a disc - a a a a - - a - - - Finalizing required to use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition...
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 on other devices (56) a a -*2 a a Making additional ...recordings on a side of a disc - a a a a - - a - - - Finalizing required to use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition...
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M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. ...) SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) 20 (18) 35 (32) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) 30 (18) 55 (32) SD 3M (LP) (long play) 60 (44) 110 (80) b Notes • The aspect ratio of the disc (p. 105). • [DISC SELECT GUIDE] will help you select a right disc (p. 61). Your camcorder uses the VBR...
M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on both sides of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. ...) SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) 20 (18) 35 (32) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) 30 (18) 55 (32) SD 3M (LP) (long play) 60 (44) 110 (80) b Notes • The aspect ratio of the disc (p. 105). • [DISC SELECT GUIDE] will help you select a right disc (p. 61). Your camcorder uses the VBR...
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... of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. Continued , 23 Getting Started The battery pack is closed HD SD 95 110 205 235 470 535 * When the LCD backlight is on. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-UX5 Battery pack...
... of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. Continued , 23 Getting Started The battery pack is closed HD SD 95 110 205 235 470 535 * When the LCD backlight is on. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-UX5 Battery pack...
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... 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 screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the disc type and condition. Continued , 27..., touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 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...
... 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 screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the disc type and condition. Continued , 27..., touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 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...
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...remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is fixed to [VIDEO]. • When you can remove...VR], (p. 15). b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to your camcorder even when your camcorder: - However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the ...
...remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is fixed to [VIDEO]. • When you can remove...VR], (p. 15). b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to your camcorder even when your camcorder: - However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the ...
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... is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. 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 .) for wide... 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 2ch when played back on your finger on devices that support 5.1ch surround ...
... is converted to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. 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 .) for wide... 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 2ch when played back on your finger on devices that support 5.1ch surround ...
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... 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) Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and...
... 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) Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and...
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...:9] or [4:3] according to SD (standard definition) and played back. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of...
...:9] or [4:3] according to SD (standard definition) and played back. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of...
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... LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is an interface to send both video/audio signals. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect...digital audio. 47 Refer to the instruction manual 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 or VCR. Set the input selector on the TV when playing back. z Tips • If you output images...
... LINE (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.). When your TV is an interface to send both video/audio signals. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one audio input jack) Connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect...digital audio. 47 Refer to the instruction manual 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 or VCR. Set the input selector on the TV when playing back. z Tips • If you output images...
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... or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the instruction manuals supplied with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the device. A/V OUT jack Editing (Yellow) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) ...8226; To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 73). • When you are connecting 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) or...
... or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the instruction manuals supplied with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the device. A/V OUT jack Editing (Yellow) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) ...8226; To record the date/time and camera settings data, display them on the screen (p. 73). • When you are connecting 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) or...
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DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of computers - Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD+RW in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with all... can display the disc information. Discs recorded with other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for ...
DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of computers - Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD+RW in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with all... can display the disc information. Discs recorded with other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for ...
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... (high definition) image quality. RW or DVD+RW. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you use DVD- Continued , 57 Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to add a recording. 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. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Recordings cannot be added. To play back a disc...
... (high definition) image quality. RW or DVD+RW. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you use DVD- Continued , 57 Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to add a recording. 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. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Recordings cannot be added. To play back a disc...
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.... Finalizing restarts when you set to [STYLE1]. 59 RW. Remove the disc from 4 types of your camcorder. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode) z Tips • When you connect the AC Adaptor... completed on your camcorder again. Utilizing Recording Media Select [NO MENU] if you need to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu appears for the SD (standard definition) image quality. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc...
.... Finalizing restarts when you set to [STYLE1]. 59 RW. Remove the disc from 4 types of your camcorder. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode) z Tips • When you connect the AC Adaptor... completed on your camcorder again. Utilizing Recording Media Select [NO MENU] if you need to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu appears for the SD (standard definition) image quality. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc...
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...back on other devices if the discs were recorded with your device or consult your camcorder in the AVCHD format. Playing a disc on a computer To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer...88). Some functions may occur. • Make sure that you finalize a recorded disc. To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on the disc menu. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your device. • ...
...back on other devices if the discs were recorded with your device or consult your camcorder in the AVCHD format. Playing a disc on a computer To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer...88). Some functions may occur. • Make sure that you finalize a recorded disc. To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on the disc menu. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your device. • ...
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... • The screen message will be formatted into your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. b Notes • You cannot change the recording format of the disc is unfinalized and it with SD (standard definition) image quality at the previous formatting. Replace it has to...of a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), the disc is recovered by deleting all the data recorded on the screen. 62 To record with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on an AVCHD...
... • The screen message will be formatted into your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. b Notes • You cannot change the recording format of the disc is unfinalized and it with SD (standard definition) image quality at the previous formatting. Replace it has to...of a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), the disc is recovered by deleting all the data recorded on the screen. 62 To record with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on an AVCHD...
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...b Notes • If you record in scenes with quick movements may appear with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). REC MODE You can select a recording mode to ... You can select a recording mode to adjust the exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with a block noise when you play back the disc. z ... (bright). How to set to change the page. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 If the item is anything other than the default setting.
...b Notes • If you record in scenes with quick movements may appear with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). REC MODE You can select a recording mode to ... You can select a recording mode to adjust the exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with a block noise when you play back the disc. z ... (bright). How to set to change the page. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 If the item is anything other than the default setting.