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...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 Quick Reference 118 Spanish ...ía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions...
...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 Quick Reference 118 Spanish ...ía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions...
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... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner...
... Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner...
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... is connected. - The supplied interface cable must be used in a residential installation. Notes on the place you use Your camcorder is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with marks listed below. For reliability and durability of... recording/ playback, we recommend that interference will not occur in your camcorder. * Depending on use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or...
... is connected. - The supplied interface cable must be used in a residential installation. Notes on the place you use Your camcorder is encouraged to try to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with marks listed below. For reliability and durability of... recording/ playback, we recommend that interference will not occur in your camcorder. * Depending on use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or...
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...out is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder You can be used with your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p. 24) or the ...ACCESS lamp (p. 27) is on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use. to apply mechanical...
...out is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder You can be used with your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p. 24) or the ...ACCESS lamp (p. 27) is on a "Memory Stick Duo" or a Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Memory Stick Duo Adaptor Battery • The camcorder is not available under the current recording or playback conditions. • The LCD screen and the viewfinder are operational for effective use. to apply mechanical...
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...black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7. 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 images...depending on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. These points are recorded without notice. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About language setting The on AVCHD format compatible devices. On recording • Before starting to record, test the ...
...black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7. 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 images...depending on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. These points are recorded without notice. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About language setting The on AVCHD format compatible devices. On recording • Before starting to record, test the ...
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...HOME MENU 65 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to suit 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...
...HOME MENU 65 Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to suit 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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...First Step Guide 90 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 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 recording/playback 122 Glossary 125 Index 126...
...First Step Guide 90 Using a Macintosh computer ........ 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 recording/playback 122 Glossary 125 Index 126...
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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 with the AVCHD format (p. 60). Movies are recorded on a disc, and still images are recorded on ... AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). Continued , 13 The recorded disc can be played on the devices compatible with the "1440...
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 with the AVCHD format (p. 60). Movies are recorded on a disc, and still images are recorded on ... AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). Continued , 13 The recorded disc can be played on the devices compatible with the "1440...
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... player/recorder or other compatible device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be used with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. z Tips ...the AVCHD format. B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your TV and camcorder. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be converted to...
... player/recorder or other compatible device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be used with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. z Tips ...the AVCHD format. B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your TV and camcorder. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be converted to...
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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 DVD+ DVD-R DVD+R RW ...56) a Making additional recordings on a finalized disc a (64) Formatting the used disc to use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on your camcorder (48, 50) - What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your...
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 DVD+ DVD-R DVD+R RW ...56) a Making additional recordings on a finalized disc a (64) Formatting the used disc to use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on your camcorder (48, 50) - What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your...
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... images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 16 Recordable time differs depending on both sides of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on...
... images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 16 Recordable time differs depending on both sides of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on...
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...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 , 17 Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18).... 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 " HOME" and " OPTION" -
...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 , 17 Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18).... 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 " HOME" and " OPTION" -
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B When you want to turn off the HOME MENU Touch . The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A or B. (HOME) B (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. To turn on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. The HOME MENU appears. 2 Touch (HELP). Using the HOME MENU 1 Slide the POWER switch to know something about the function of the (HELP) button turns orange. 18 HELP 1 Press (HOME). Example: (OTHERS) category 5 Perform the operation, following the instructions on the screen.
B When you want to turn off the HOME MENU Touch . The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A or B. (HOME) B (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. To turn on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. The HOME MENU appears. 2 Touch (HELP). Using the HOME MENU 1 Slide the POWER switch to know something about the function of the (HELP) button turns orange. 18 HELP 1 Press (HOME). Example: (OTHERS) category 5 Perform the operation, following the instructions on the screen.
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To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. When you want to make various settings. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. You will find it easy to know the content. See page 79 for further details. (OPTION) 19 Enjoying Your Camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment.
To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO]. When you want to make various settings. To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. You will find it easy to know the content. See page 79 for further details. (OPTION) 19 Enjoying Your Camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment.
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.... 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 cable (1) (p. 54) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 121) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 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 cable (1) (p. 54) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 121) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder...
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...IN jack of the AC Adaptor. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 5 Disconnect the AC ...Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Getting Started Battery DC ... You can use only the H series of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with the v mark on your camcorder. b Notes • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 108) after attaching it clicks. ...
...IN jack of the AC Adaptor. Open the jack cover, and connect the DC plug of your camcorder. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 5 Disconnect the AC ...Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 21 Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Getting Started Battery DC ... You can use only the H series of "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack with the v mark on your camcorder. b Notes • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 108) after attaching it clicks. ...
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... recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50...FH60 (supplied) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* HD SD... 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 wall outlet. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery...
... recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50...FH60 (supplied) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* HD SD... 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 wall outlet. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery...
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... in the center, slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using this camcorder for the first time. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the wall... outlet via the AC Adaptor. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to turn on the conditions under which only allows short ...
... in the center, slide the POWER switch repeatedly in the direction of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any malfunction occurs while using this camcorder for the first time. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the wall... outlet via the AC Adaptor. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to turn on the conditions under which only allows short ...
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... To turn off automatically if you do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 111). b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 78). z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, ... . For midday, set it to OFF (CHG). charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set , then touch . You cannot operate your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p....
... To turn off automatically if you do not work correctly, adjust the touch panel (CALIBRATION) (p. 111). b Notes • If you leave your camcorder without any year up to save battery power ([A.SHUT OFF], p. 78). z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, ... . For midday, set it to OFF (CHG). charge the built-in rechargeable battery and then set , then touch . You cannot operate your camcorder for about 3 months, the built-in rechargeable battery gets discharged and the date and time settings may be displayed during playback ([DATA CODE], p....
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... buttons below the LCD screen accidentally when you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Viewfinder You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient.... Viewfinder 2180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO To turn on the LCD screen is practical when you use your camcorder to suit you LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can view images using the viewfinder to avoid...
... buttons below the LCD screen accidentally when you open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder, then rotate it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Viewfinder You can close the LCD panel with the LCD screen facing out. This is convenient.... Viewfinder 2180 degrees (max.) DISP/BATT INFO To turn on the LCD screen is practical when you use your camcorder to suit you LCD panel Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it 180 degrees to the lens side, you can view images using the viewfinder to avoid...