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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. Additional information on 70% or more ... based ink. 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 Quick Reference 118 Spanish Quick Guide/ 130 Gu...
http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more ... based ink. 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 Quick Reference 118 Spanish Quick Guide/ 130 Gu...
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...to these numbers whenever you . You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type ...more information regarding this product. Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity 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 ...
...to these numbers whenever you . You can help preserve our environment by returning your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type ...more information regarding this product. Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity 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 ...
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... quality only on a TV, you record them on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. About language setting The on the model HDR-UX7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used in each local language are captured using your...Zeiss lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are used for your camcorder to make sure the image and sound are normal results of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Take images of the manufacturing...
... quality only on a TV, you record them on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. About language setting The on the model HDR-UX7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used in each local language are captured using your...Zeiss lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are used for your camcorder to make sure the image and sound are normal results of the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Take images of the manufacturing...
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... disc 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 a...
... disc 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 a...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...(CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack. 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 remove the battery pack or the AC...pack. When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 109 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...
...(CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack. 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 remove the battery pack or the AC...pack. When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 109 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...
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... 130 165 135 165 305 360 310 375 320 375 Typical recording time* 65 75 65 80 65 80 150 180 155 185 160 185 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 Continuous recording time HD SD 55 65 55 65 55 65 115 140 120... as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD...
... 130 165 135 165 305 360 310 375 320 375 Typical recording time* 65 75 65 80 65 80 150 180 155 185 160 185 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 Continuous recording time HD SD 55 65 55 65 55 65 115 140 120... as the AC Adaptor is connected to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions: - HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD...
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Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 second-movie is described as a 12 second-slow-motion-movie. When [Recording...] disappears, recording ... Camera control dial 1 Press MANUAL to cancel the smooth slow recording. An about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is not as good as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch (CAMERA). 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC]. 5 Press START/STOP. Recording the images (Continued) Recording the fast action...
Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 3 second-movie is described as a 12 second-slow-motion-movie. When [Recording...] disappears, recording ... Camera control dial 1 Press MANUAL to cancel the smooth slow recording. An about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is not as good as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch (CAMERA). 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC]. 5 Press START/STOP. Recording the images (Continued) Recording the fast action...
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... SET/SUMMERTIME 77 LANGUAGE SET*2 77 GENERAL SET (p. 78) Items Page DEMO MODE 78 REC LAMP 78 CALIBRATION 111 A.SHUT OFF 78 REMOTE CTRL 78 *1 HDR-UX7 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy...
... SET/SUMMERTIME 77 LANGUAGE SET*2 77 GENERAL SET (p. 78) Items Page DEMO MODE 78 REC LAMP 78 CALIBRATION 111 A.SHUT OFF 78 REMOTE CTRL 78 *1 HDR-UX7 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy...
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...back the disc. REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with SD... (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to change the page. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is not on the expected recording time of scenes may ...
...back the disc. REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with SD... (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to change the page. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is not on the expected recording time of scenes may ...
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...is insufficient ambient light. How to set to record more still images in relatively clear quality. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images ... relatively clear quality. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to reduce redeye before recording. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly ... images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p. 37) repeatedly to select a...
...is insufficient ambient light. How to set to record more still images in relatively clear quality. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images ... relatively clear quality. If the item is not on the screen, touch v/V to reduce redeye before recording. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly ... images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p. 37) repeatedly to select a...
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... 14500 2GB 990 1300 2000 12000 2500 3350 5000 30000 4GB 1950 2600 3950 23500 4900 6600 9500 59000 HDR-UX7 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M VGA 2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 × 2136 1602... 30000 4GB 1250 1700 2400 23500 3200 4250 6300 59000 When the POWER switch is (Movie)* HDR-UX5 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 2.3M 2016 × 1134 56 135 110 280 200... size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of still images to be set only during recording standby. Customizing Your Camcorder Allows the maximum number of the image recorded: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - ...
... 14500 2GB 990 1300 2000 12000 2500 3350 5000 30000 4GB 1950 2600 3950 23500 4900 6600 9500 59000 HDR-UX7 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M VGA 2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 × 2136 1602... 30000 4GB 1250 1700 2400 23500 3200 4250 6300 59000 When the POWER switch is (Movie)* HDR-UX5 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 2.3M 2016 × 1134 56 135 110 280 200... size is fixed depending on the aspect ratio of still images to be set only during recording standby. Customizing Your Camcorder Allows the maximum number of the image recorded: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - ...
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... Notes • All numbers measured at the standard image quality level. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDRUX7) See page 68. PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) HDR-UX7 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 4.6M 2848 × 1602 4.6M 28 70 56 135 100 250 205 510 420 1050 860 2150 1700...following setting: Top: [FINE] is selected for each "Memory Stick Duo." The number of recordable images varies depending on the aspect ratio of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows the still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. RESET Assigns ...
... Notes • All numbers measured at the standard image quality level. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDRUX7) See page 68. PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) HDR-UX7 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 4.6M 2848 × 1602 4.6M 28 70 56 135 100 250 205 510 420 1050 860 2150 1700...following setting: Top: [FINE] is selected for each "Memory Stick Duo." The number of recordable images varies depending on the aspect ratio of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows the still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. RESET Assigns ...
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...(A tab depends on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items on the situation) ADD a 51 ADD ALL a ...MENU** a 55 a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] for SD (standard definition) image quality 80 WB SHIFT (HDR-UX7) COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT * Page - 81 - 81 - 81 - 82 - 82 a 67 - 82 - 83 a 68 - 84 - 84 tab FADER D.EFFECT ...
...(A tab depends on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items on the situation) ADD a 51 ADD ALL a ...MENU** a 55 a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] for SD (standard definition) image quality 80 WB SHIFT (HDR-UX7) COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT * Page - 81 - 81 - 81 - 82 - 82 a 67 - 82 - 83 a 68 - 84 - 84 tab FADER D.EFFECT ...
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... to [MANUAL]. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. When the focus mode is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) (HDR-UX5), or 45 cm (17... [OFF], or zoom to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). You can select this function also when you want to record a subject at which the subject is useful to wideangle (W side). Details on the...
... to [MANUAL]. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on the screen. 9 appears. 2 Touch [END]. When the focus mode is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) (HDR-UX5), or 45 cm (17... [OFF], or zoom to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). You can select this function also when you want to record a subject at which the subject is useful to wideangle (W side). Details on the...
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... to [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Touch [END]. b Notes • If you want to focus automatically. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). CANDLE ( ) Shoots candlelit scenes, without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Adjust the brightness when the subject is hard to fix and adjust the...
... to [MANUAL]. appears. 2 Touch [END]. b Notes • If you want to focus automatically. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). CANDLE ( ) Shoots candlelit scenes, without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. Adjust the brightness when the subject is hard to fix and adjust the...
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... pack to the camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to on . Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - Playback zoom (p. 42) - Still image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, most of..., including the clock setting, are fixed as follows. - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p. 91 • Batteries/Power sources p. 92 • LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 • Discs/"Memory...
... pack to the camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to on . Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - Playback zoom (p. 42) - Still image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, most of..., including the clock setting, are fixed as follows. - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p. 91 • Batteries/Power sources p. 92 • LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 • Discs/"Memory...
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... a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in [SMTH SLW REC] - [X.V.COLOR] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on...
... a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in [SMTH SLW REC] - [X.V.COLOR] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on...
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..." attached. What is a new generation power system. The battery pack NP-FH70 supplied with HDR-UX7 is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all information on your camcorder is a lithium-ion battery pack that can use may result in the summer. • ...sunlight. • Places with extremely high humidity or subject to the "Design rule for Camera File system" universal standard established by your camcorder conform to corrosive gases. x On a location for communicating information related to play back still images recorded on your computer. - About the...
..." attached. What is a new generation power system. The battery pack NP-FH70 supplied with HDR-UX7 is inserted facing in the correct direction, then insert it all information on your camcorder is a lithium-ion battery pack that can use may result in the summer. • ...sunlight. • Places with extremely high humidity or subject to the "Design rule for Camera File system" universal standard established by your camcorder conform to corrosive gases. x On a location for communicating information related to play back still images recorded on your computer. - About the...
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... 3 040 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T HDR-UX5: 10 × (Optical) 20 ×, 80 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) HDR-UX7: 10 × (Optical) 20 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length F1.8 ~ 2.9 HDR-UX5: f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.)... ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still image resolution equivalent to...
... 3 040 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T HDR-UX5: 10 × (Optical) 20 ×, 80 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) HDR-UX7: 10 × (Optical) 20 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length F1.8 ~ 2.9 HDR-UX5: f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.)... ~ 370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still image resolution equivalent to...