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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. 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 ...
.... http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 ...
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...San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any questions about this equipment. ...use of optical instruments with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning ...Ion batteries. Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Refer...
...San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this device must accept any questions about this equipment. ...use of optical instruments with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning ...Ion batteries. Replace the battery with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. Refer...
Instruction Manual
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...discs. • The illustrations used on this manual are captured using your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the model HDR-UX7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to malfunction. These points are subject to change without ... unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this Operating Guide refers to the copyright...
...discs. • The illustrations used on this manual are captured using your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the model HDR-UX7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to malfunction. These points are subject to change without ... unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this Operating Guide refers to the copyright...
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... 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 a...
... 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 a...
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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...
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...
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... details of storage). When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 109 for about 7 seconds. 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... to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. 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...
... details of storage). When storing the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 109 for about 7 seconds. 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... to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. 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...
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...time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off . HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-...NP-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 90 ... 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 on. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for...
...time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off . HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-...NP-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 90 ... 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 on. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for...
Instruction Manual
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... as adjusting the focus using the dial. Touch to activate the manual adjustment mode. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is finished. This is described as a 12 second...; [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) B (HOME) A 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to shoot fast actions such as conversation on the slow motion pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your...
... as adjusting the focus using the dial. Touch to activate the manual adjustment mode. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is finished. This is described as a 12 second...; [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) B (HOME) A 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to shoot fast actions such as conversation on the slow motion pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your...
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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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AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with quick movements may appear with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. If the item is set (HOME MENU) t ... the recording time (Long Play). (SD 3M (LP)) b Notes • If you record in scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. How to set to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is not on the expected recording...
AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with quick movements may appear with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. If the item is set (HOME MENU) t ... the recording time (Long Play). (SD 3M (LP)) b Notes • If you record in scenes with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. How to set to brighter or darker when [EXPOSURE] is not on the expected recording...
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... reduction may not produce the desired effect due to record more still images in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 1.9M ( ) Allows you to be recorded. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3.1M ( ...that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. r (No flash): Records without flash. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p. 37) repeatedly to select a setting. (Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to change the page. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M...
... reduction may not produce the desired effect due to record more still images in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 1.9M ( ) Allows you to be recorded. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3.1M ( ...that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. r (No flash): Records without flash. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Set [REDEYE REDUC] to [ON], then press (flash) (p. 37) repeatedly to select a setting. (Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to change the page. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M...
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Customizing Your Camcorder Allows the maximum number of the image recorded: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 2....image quality Continued , 71 Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of recordable images When the POWER switch is HDR-UX5 (Still) 4.0M 3.0M 1.9M VGA 2304 × 2304 × 1600 × 640 × 1728 1296 1200 480 4.0M ...5900 1200 1600 2450 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 1536 480 6....
Customizing Your Camcorder Allows the maximum number of the image recorded: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 2....image quality Continued , 71 Capacity of the "Memory Stick Duo" (MB) and the number of recordable images When the POWER switch is HDR-UX5 (Still) 4.0M 3.0M 1.9M VGA 2304 × 2304 × 1600 × 640 × 1728 1296 1200 480 4.0M ...5900 1200 1600 2450 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 1536 480 6....
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...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. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) See page 67. STEADYSHOT (HDRUX7) See page 68. GUIDEFRAME See... page 69. PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) HDR-UX7 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 4.6M 2848 × 1602 4.6M 28 70...
...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. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) See page 67. STEADYSHOT (HDRUX7) See page 68. GUIDEFRAME See... page 69. PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) HDR-UX7 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 4.6M 2848 × 1602 4.6M 28 70...
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Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. 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 PICT.EFFECT - 84 - 85 - 85 ...
Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. 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 PICT.EFFECT - 84 - 85 - 85 ...
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...default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to... 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 3/4 in the following cases. (It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . SPOT FOCUS You...manual. 1 Touch the subject on a certain subject intentionally. - b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Details on the OPTION MENU items Items you can...
...default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). FOCUS You can select and adjust the focal point to... 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 3/4 in the following cases. (It will be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch . SPOT FOCUS You...manual. 1 Touch the subject on a certain subject intentionally. - b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is automatically set to [MANUAL]. Details on the OPTION MENU items Items you can...
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... point where you set to [MANUAL]. To return the setting to focus automatically. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). Details on the OPTION MENU items (Continued) b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Adjust the...
... point where you set to [MANUAL]. To return the setting to focus automatically. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). Details on the OPTION MENU items (Continued) b Notes • When recording a distant subject, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Adjust the...
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... clock setting, are reset.) • The temperature of your camcorder is set the POWER switch to their defaults. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows. - Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - If the functions still do not work , press the... 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 Stick Duo p. 93 • Recording p. 94 • Playing back a disc on your camcorder p. 96 • ...
... clock setting, are reset.) • The temperature of your camcorder is set the POWER switch to their defaults. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are fixed as follows. - Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - If the functions still do not work , press the... 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 Stick Duo p. 93 • Recording p. 94 • Playing back a disc on your camcorder p. 96 • ...
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...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 the camcorder... when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). A motor ...
...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 the camcorder... when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is not a malfunction. Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). A motor ...
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... the power consumption according to the operating conditions of the unit. The battery pack NP-FH70 supplied with "ActiFORCE." "ActiFORCE" is compatible with HDR-UX7 is a new generation power system. x On a location for use Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" that has been used on ...subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer. • Places under direct sunlight. • Places with your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in the wrong direction, it with extremely high humidity or subject to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into...
... the power consumption according to the operating conditions of the unit. The battery pack NP-FH70 supplied with "ActiFORCE." "ActiFORCE" is compatible with HDR-UX7 is a new generation power system. x On a location for use Do not use a "Memory Stick Duo" that has been used on ...subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the summer. • Places under direct sunlight. • Places with your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in the wrong direction, it with extremely high humidity or subject to insert the "Memory Stick Duo" into...
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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...