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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 Quick Guide/ 130 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and...
...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 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and...
Instruction Manual
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...camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony...device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of procedures other than those specified herein may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are...
...camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is for future reference. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony...device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. For customers in this manual could void your Sony dealer regarding recycling of procedures other than those specified herein may cause undesired operation. CAUTION You are...
Instruction Manual
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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...
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...
Instruction Manual
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... or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 24) is displayed. 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 use an outside power source Make... check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. 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...
... or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 24) is displayed. 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 use an outside power source Make... check the remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. 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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...HD SD 95 110 205 235 470 535 * When the LCD backlight is disconnected from the wall outlet. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 90 105 ...-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...not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected 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 ...
...HD SD 95 110 205 235 470 535 * When the LCD backlight is disconnected from the wall outlet. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 90 105 ...-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...not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to light up the (Movie) lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it again. * Movies are ... POWER switch G to light up the (Still) lamp. appears on the screen. Press fully to adjust the focus. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [SP] mode. 30 Flashing t Lit **Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you...
HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to light up the (Movie) lamp. If the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it again. * Movies are ... POWER switch G to light up the (Still) lamp. appears on the screen. Press fully to adjust the focus. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [SP] mode. 30 Flashing t Lit **Still images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you...
Instruction Manual
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... lens (optional). • The maximum shooting distance using the camera control dial (p. 38). Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you want to zoom to a level greater than the...
... lens (optional). • The maximum shooting distance using the camera control dial (p. 38). Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you want to zoom to a level greater than the...
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... ratio. 3.1M ( 3.1M ) Allows you want to set to record more still images in relatively clear quality. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 1.9M ( ) Allows ... You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. r (No flash): Records without flash. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash ...
... ratio. 3.1M ( 3.1M ) Allows you want to set to record more still images in relatively clear quality. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 1.9M ( ) Allows ... You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. r (No flash): Records without flash. B NORMAL( ) LOW( ) Makes the flash level lower. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash ...
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... 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 ... 3150 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 56 135 110 280 200 500...The image 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 - [ ...
... 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 ... 3150 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 56 135 110 280 200 500...The image 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 - [ ...
Instruction Manual
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... distance information (the distance at the center of the screen. To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) (HDR-UX5), or 45 cm (17 3/4 in.) (HDRUX7). appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be referred ...is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is switched from automatic to adjust focus) appears for a few seconds in .) for wide angle...
... distance information (the distance at the center of the screen. To cancel, touch [OFF], or zoom to about 37 cm (14 5/8 in.) (HDR-UX5), or 45 cm (17 3/4 in.) (HDRUX7). appears when the focus cannot be adjusted any closer, and appears when the focus cannot be referred ...is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is switched from automatic to adjust focus) appears for a few seconds in .) for wide angle...
Instruction Manual
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...record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be indicated correctly when you record sound with the recording side facing your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. - This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The power is ...turn on the image. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. The LCD panel is indicated on your camcorder (p. 27). • The disc that case.) This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 106). " " is closed ...
...record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be indicated correctly when you record sound with the recording side facing your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. - This is supplied from the AC Adaptor. The power is ...turn on the image. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. The LCD panel is indicated on your camcorder (p. 27). • The disc that case.) This is distorted. • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 106). " " is closed ...
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... • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture...EFFECT] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC] (HDR-UX5) [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] [AE SHIFT] [FIREWORKS],...
... • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Cannot use the supplied software, Picture...EFFECT] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC] (HDR-UX5) [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] [AE SHIFT] [FIREWORKS],...
Instruction Manual
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...4:3): 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.) When... , 113 Additional Information Files 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...
...4:3): 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.) When... , 113 Additional Information Files 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...
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...Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 4.9 W, SD: 4.1 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.4 W, SD: 4.6 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 5.1 W, SD: 4.3 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.6 W, SD: 4.7 W Operating temperature 0 °C ... + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) HDR-UX5: 72 × 87 × 142 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 72 × 87 × 145 mm ...
...Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 4.9 W, SD: 4.1 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.4 W, SD: 4.6 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 5.1 W, SD: 4.3 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.6 W, SD: 4.7 W Operating temperature 0 °C ... + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to + 140 °F) Dimensions (approx.) HDR-UX5: 72 × 87 × 142 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 72 × 87 × 145 mm ...
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... g (6 oz) excluding the mains lead * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Mass (approx.) HDR-UX5: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc HDR-UX7: 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 690 g (1 lb 8 oz) including the NPFH70 rechargeable battery pack...
... g (6 oz) excluding the mains lead * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Mass (approx.) HDR-UX5: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc HDR-UX7: 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 690 g (1 lb 8 oz) including the NPFH70 rechargeable battery pack...
Instruction Manual
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... IN POWER) jack (HDRUX7) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. 35). J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. HDR-UX5 A (VIEW IMAGES) button (40) B DISP/BATT INFO button (22) C EASY button (30) D RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the...
... IN POWER) jack (HDRUX7) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. 35). J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. HDR-UX5 A (VIEW IMAGES) button (40) B DISP/BATT INFO button (22) C EASY button (30) D RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the...