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...recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Battery • The camcorder is on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. When using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are... cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used only with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to remove the battery pack ...
...recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Battery • The camcorder is on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. When using extremely highprecision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are... cable, be sure to insert the connector plug in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can be used only with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to remove the battery pack ...
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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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...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...
...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...
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...standard definition) The disc can be played on a "Memory Stick Duo." Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). Continued , 13 b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when... it must be described in more detail. You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format...
...standard definition) The disc can be played on a "Memory Stick Duo." Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). Continued , 13 b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when... it must be described in more detail. You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format...
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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* 34 PHOTO* 34 SMTH SLW REC...PLAYLIST EDIT 51 PRINT 54 COMPUTER 48 TV CONNECT Guide* 43 (MANAGE 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" - Continued , ...
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* 34 PHOTO* 34 SMTH SLW REC...PLAYLIST EDIT 51 PRINT 54 COMPUTER 48 TV CONNECT Guide* 43 (MANAGE 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" - Continued , ...
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...-in rechargeable battery and then set it to the year 2037. You cannot operate your camcorder to be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 78). Changing the language setting You can be cleared from the memory. To reset the date and time Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [... is selected, or the power is turned off. • In the setting at the time of [DST SET], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 73). • Refer to show messages in a specified language. charge the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and ...
...-in rechargeable battery and then set it to the year 2037. You cannot operate your camcorder to be ready to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 78). Changing the language setting You can be cleared from the memory. To reset the date and time Touch (HOME) t (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [... is selected, or the power is turned off. • In the setting at the time of [DST SET], [SUMMERTIME] is displayed for your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 73). • Refer to show messages in a specified language. charge the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and ...
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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). When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further....camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks. b Notes • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Format the disc, following the instructions on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Getting Started Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory...
... 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). When the disc cover opens slightly, open it further....camcorder, then press the center of the disc until it clicks. b Notes • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Format the disc, following the instructions on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Getting Started Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory...
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...[PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen • 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 your camcorder: - If you format a disc during formatting. • Do not apply shock or...close the disc cover. • If you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 15). Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off.
...[PREPARING TO OPEN] is displayed on the LCD screen • 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 your camcorder: - If you format a disc during formatting. • Do not apply shock or...close the disc cover. • If you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 15). Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) Touch [Record SD (standard definition) images.] to your camcorder even when your camcorder is turned off.
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... Duo" Open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the right direction until it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. For details, see page 70. •...; When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick Duo," be damaged. 29 Otherwise, image data ...
... Duo" Open the LCD panel, lightly push the "Memory Stick Duo" in the right direction until it clicks. Do not shake or knock your camcorder is lit or flashing, your camcorder, turn the power off, eject the "Memory Stick Duo," or remove the battery pack. For details, see page 70. •...; When inserting or ejecting the "Memory Stick Duo," be damaged. 29 Otherwise, image data ...
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... do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder securely. Continued , 33 Do not apply shock or vibration to OFF (CHG), slide it means that data is finished, it while pressing the green button. (... setting of the POWER switch. b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp (p. 27, 29) is on after recording is still being written onto the disc or "Memory Stick Duo."
... do not disconnect the battery or AC Adaptor. START/STOP C POWER switch A If the POWER switch is set to your camcorder securely. Continued , 33 Do not apply shock or vibration to OFF (CHG), slide it means that data is finished, it while pressing the green button. (... setting of the POWER switch. b Notes • If the ACCESS lamp (p. 27, 29) is on after recording is still being written onto the disc or "Memory Stick Duo."
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Recording the images (Continued) Movies Movies are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." Press START/STOP B or C. See page 71 for the recording time. To switch the recording mode using the (HOME) button D or E On the ...HOME MENU, touch (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. 34 Still images Still images are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" during shooting a movie (Dual Rec) See page 36. Flashing t Lit The red appears beside . When the red disappears, the image is recorded. Slide...
Recording the images (Continued) Movies Movies are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo." Press START/STOP B or C. See page 71 for the recording time. To switch the recording mode using the (HOME) button D or E On the ...HOME MENU, touch (CAMERA) t [MOVIE] or [PHOTO]. 34 Still images Still images are recorded on the "Memory Stick Duo" during shooting a movie (Dual Rec) See page 36. Flashing t Lit The red appears beside . When the red disappears, the image is recorded. Slide...
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... prevent the redeye by setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 73), or you can record high quality still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" while recording a movie on the "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot use the flash in flash is insufficient ambient light. Recording the images (Continued) Using...r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of recorded images. When recording is set to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. After you start recording, and before using the built-in bright places such as when shooting a backlit ...
... prevent the redeye by setting [FLASH LEVEL] (p. 73), or you can record high quality still images on the "Memory Stick Duo" while recording a movie on the "Memory Stick Duo." • You cannot use the flash in flash is insufficient ambient light. Recording the images (Continued) Using...r (Forced flash): Always uses the flash regardless of recorded images. When recording is set to 8 feet). • Remove any dust from your camcorder, the flash light does not emit light. After you start recording, and before using the built-in bright places such as when shooting a backlit ...
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... (p. 54). PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete the images recorded on the TV (p. 43). COMPUTER You can edit the movies on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo." Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to utilize your camcorder by connecting it by touching (OPTION) t tab t [DELETE]. EDIT You can connect your...
... (p. 54). PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete the images recorded on the TV (p. 43). COMPUTER You can edit the movies on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo." Cancel Easy Handycam operation. Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you to utilize your camcorder by connecting it by touching (OPTION) t tab t [DELETE]. EDIT You can connect your...
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... Adaptor from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may not increase as much as you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder onto a disc is protected. Deleting the still images in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ ...Touch the still image to confirm the still image. To delete all still images on the "Memory Stick Duo," format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 63). 49 Editing z Tips • A movie recorded by your camcorder while editing images. b Notes • You cannot delete still images when: - Press and...
... Adaptor from the disc, the remaining disc capacity may not increase as much as you delete unnecessary images from your camcorder onto a disc is protected. Deleting the still images in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ ...Touch the still image to confirm the still image. To delete all still images on the "Memory Stick Duo," format the "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 63). 49 Editing z Tips • A movie recorded by your camcorder while editing images. b Notes • You cannot delete still images when: - Press and...
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...connecting cable with your recording device for details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on your camcorder. 2 Turn on the screen. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). b Notes • We can print out still images using the USB cable... in the recording device. Set [TV TYPE] according to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 21). Connecting your camcorder, and turn on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed. Refer to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the...
...connecting cable with your recording device for details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge connecting) appears on your camcorder. 2 Turn on the screen. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder, and press (VIEW IMAGES). b Notes • We can print out still images using the USB cable... in the recording device. Set [TV TYPE] according to obtain power from the wall outlet (p. 21). Connecting your camcorder, and turn on the "Memory Stick Duo" will be displayed. Refer to the printer using a PictBridge compliant printer, without connecting the...
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...date/time printed). [SIZE]: Select the paper size. images recorded on the LCD screen to confirm the image. To press (VIEW IMAGES) - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • The following operations when is marked with . Editing Printing 1 Touch the still image to be... can print a still image when viewing it by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). If you do not change the setting, go to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the screen.
...date/time printed). [SIZE]: Select the paper size. images recorded on the LCD screen to confirm the image. To press (VIEW IMAGES) - To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • The following operations when is marked with . Editing Printing 1 Touch the still image to be... can print a still image when viewing it by the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). If you do not change the setting, go to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the screen.
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...a particular scene (p. 58). Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can format and use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 63). Discs recorded with all kinds ...should be played on it (p. 64). To playback in the following cases: - DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of computers. FORMAT You can enable discs to...
...a particular scene (p. 58). Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" for various purposes. (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Item list FINALIZE You can format and use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 63). Discs recorded with all kinds ...should be played on it (p. 64). To playback in the following cases: - DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of computers. FORMAT You can enable discs to...
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...58 Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from running out of several hours to be finalized. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [FINALIZE]. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as the power... source to prevent your camcorder. 2 Turn on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p. 58) Finalize...
...58 Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from running out of several hours to be finalized. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [FINALIZE]. The shorter the amount of material recorded on the disc, the longer it takes for finalizing. • Use the AC Adaptor as the power... source to prevent your camcorder. 2 Turn on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device after adding a recording (p. 58) Finalize...
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... disc was first used is recorded. DISC SELECT GUIDE Select the option that is right for your purposes. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY). When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on the screen, then you will be informed of the appropriate disc for you on the...
... disc was first used is recorded. DISC SELECT GUIDE Select the option that is right for your purposes. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY). When the disc was first used at 6:00 pm on the screen, then you will be informed of the appropriate disc for you on the...
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Replace it . If you on your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. b Notes • The screen message will be formatted. One of the following icons, or , appears on the screen, but there is unfinalized and it ... disc again before playing the disc on other devices.* * To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. To record with a new disc. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be different if the disc was formatted...
Replace it . If you on your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. b Notes • The screen message will be formatted. One of the following icons, or , appears on the screen, but there is unfinalized and it ... disc again before playing the disc on other devices.* * To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. To record with a new disc. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be different if the disc was formatted...