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...the contents of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for illustration purposes are recorded ... to make sure the image and sound are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 25). To view your recordings on AVCHD format compatible devices. On playing the disc on other devices You...TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are based on the model HDR-UX7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Read this before using a digital still camera, and therefore ...
...the contents of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for illustration purposes are recorded ... to make sure the image and sound are captured using your camcorder if necessary (p. 25). To view your recordings on AVCHD format compatible devices. On playing the disc on other devices You...TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other accessories are based on the model HDR-UX7. MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. Read this before using a digital still camera, and therefore ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... disc, you can be described in this manual, except when it must be played on DVD devices. b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in more detail. "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). You can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." B Initialize the disc (p. 27...
... disc, you can be described in this manual, except when it must be played on DVD devices. b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in more detail. "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). You can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." B Initialize the disc (p. 27...
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Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. Install the supplied application software on a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45)...player/recorder may fail to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be played on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your TV and camcorder. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to eject the media and may be converted to SD (standard definition) image quality. B ...
Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. Install the supplied application software on a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45)...player/recorder may fail to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be played on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your TV and camcorder. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to eject the media and may be converted to SD (standard definition) image quality. B ...
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...1ch surround, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by the built-in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in microphone is displayed on the power zoom lever. Continued , 35 Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator...You cannot change the zoom speed with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a faster zoom. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc...
...1ch surround, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by the built-in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in microphone is displayed on the power zoom lever. Continued , 35 Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator...You cannot change the zoom speed with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a faster zoom. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc...
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... (high definition) image quality Discs of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can format and use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 63). Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with other devices or DVD... drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to select a particular scene (p. 58). Making the disc compatible with playback on it (p. 64). To create the DVD menu -
... (high definition) image quality Discs of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can format and use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 63). Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with other devices or DVD... drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to select a particular scene (p. 58). Making the disc compatible with playback on it (p. 64). To create the DVD menu -
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... if you cannot add recordings to add a recording. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you use DVD- Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. To play back a disc on another device for...
... if you cannot add recordings to add a recording. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you use DVD- Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. To play back a disc on another device for...
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... 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 from a minute to a maximum of power during finalizing. • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to be finalized. 4 On the... (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [FINALIZE]. Making the disc compatible with playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from running out of several hours to finalize a disc.
... 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 from a minute to a maximum of power during finalizing. • When you finalize a double-sided disc, you want to be finalized. 4 On the... (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [FINALIZE]. Making the disc compatible with playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Finalizing a disc b Notes • It takes from running out of several hours to finalize a disc.
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...as that you can neither record nor play the disc without warning. Create the playlist on your camcorder in a DVD device, there is a risk that the disc can select the desired scene in the AVCHD format. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices The kind of ... you can play a disc on a computer if a DVD playback application is installed on the computer. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with your device or consult your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be played back, may not be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/...
...as that you can neither record nor play the disc without warning. Create the playlist on your camcorder in a DVD device, there is a risk that the disc can select the desired scene in the AVCHD format. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices The kind of ... you can play a disc on a computer if a DVD playback application is installed on the computer. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with your device or consult your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be played back, may not be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/...
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... reusable by formatting it has to be finalized again to enable the disc to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on an AVCHD format compatible player.* When formatting a disc of the SD (standard definition) image quality • In the case of a disc midway. ...a finalized disc Formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. If you on the screen. 62 b Notes • The screen message will be formatted into your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. To record with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56...
... reusable by formatting it has to be finalized again to enable the disc to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on an AVCHD format compatible player.* When formatting a disc of the SD (standard definition) image quality • In the case of a disc midway. ...a finalized disc Formatting deletes all images on a finalized disc. If you on the screen. 62 b Notes • The screen message will be formatted into your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. To record with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56...
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... REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the HOME MENU. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - GUIDEFRAME You can be set to [OFF] (the default setting...appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or above may not be reproduced correctly. • [X.V.COLOR] cannot be played on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 60). z Tips • IRE represents the screen brightness level. ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. ...
... REMAINING B AUTO Displays the remaining disc indicator for movies is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the HOME MENU. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with the POWER switch set to (Movie). - GUIDEFRAME You can be set to [OFF] (the default setting...appears at a screen brightness level of about 100 IRE or above may not be reproduced correctly. • [X.V.COLOR] cannot be played on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 60). z Tips • IRE represents the screen brightness level. ON Always displays the remaining disc indicator. ...
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... Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can enjoy the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ System requirements When using your camcorder and computer and making settings, to a computer You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into... recorded with your computer. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a Windows computer from movies. Referring to the Help guide for AVCHD You can copy all the software applications. Refer to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 88), start the "First Step Guide", then follow ...
... Step Guide" The "First Step Guide" is an instruction manual you can enjoy the following URL: http://www.sony.net/support-disoft/ System requirements When using your camcorder and computer and making settings, to a computer You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into... recorded with your computer. To display the Help guide, click the [?] mark on a Windows computer from movies. Referring to the Help guide for AVCHD You can copy all the software applications. Refer to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 88), start the "First Step Guide", then follow ...
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... is necessary to the computer. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and your computer is not compatible with it, connect your camcorder with Picture Motion Browser, depending on your computer environment) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or ...200 MHz or faster Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard) b Notes • Operations are guaranteed, frames may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port ...
... is necessary to the computer. • When using a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" and your computer is not compatible with it, connect your camcorder with Picture Motion Browser, depending on your computer environment) Sound system: Direct Sound compatible sound card Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or ...200 MHz or faster Others: USB port (this must be provided as standard) b Notes • Operations are guaranteed, frames may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB port ...
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... restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer appears, you register on the screen to your country/ region. 5 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms ...of your computer. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ 89 The following installation screens may be configured according to install the software. Restart the computer if required to create AVCHD format discs Microsoft DirectX 9.0c - Sonic UDF Reader - Using a Computer...
... restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer appears, you register on the screen to your country/ region. 5 Read [License Agreement], check [I accept the terms ...of your computer. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ 89 The following installation screens may be configured according to install the software. Restart the computer if required to create AVCHD format discs Microsoft DirectX 9.0c - Sonic UDF Reader - Using a Computer...
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...depending on a device that forbids a scene to the previous scene when you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 60). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 106). • Finalize the...in the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 64), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder (p. 15). • There are using a disc that does not support VR mode. ...You cannot copy or move to be deleted (p. 15). • You cannot delete a scene during Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be divided. Editing movies on the disc Unable ...
...depending on a device that forbids a scene to the previous scene when you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 60). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 106). • Finalize the...in the instruction manual of additional recording (p. 64), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder (p. 15). • There are using a disc that does not support VR mode. ...You cannot copy or move to be deleted (p. 15). • You cannot delete a scene during Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be divided. Editing movies on the disc Unable ...
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...it in its case. • When you want to write letters or marks, etc. You cannot write, or mark, on the AVCHD format, your camcorder is the AVCHD format? Precautions and maintenance (Continued) Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of ...only on your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM discs cannot be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs. Video signal: AVCHD format 1440 × 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Recording media: 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R DL discs • DVDs recorded in the conventional DVD format. *1: 1080i specification A high ...
...it in its case. • When you want to write letters or marks, etc. You cannot write, or mark, on the AVCHD format, your camcorder is the AVCHD format? Precautions and maintenance (Continued) Care and storage of the discs • Keep the disc clean, or the image quality of ...only on your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM discs cannot be recorded on 8 cm DVD discs. Video signal: AVCHD format 1440 × 1080/60i Audio signal: Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Recording media: 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD+R DL discs • DVDs recorded in the conventional DVD format. *1: 1080i specification A high ...
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... compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080i/60i specification Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie HD: AVCHD 1080i/60i SD: DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) ...and maintenance (Continued) • Store in a well-ventilated location subject to OFF (CHG). On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is attached. The preinstalled ...
... compression format Dolby Digital 2/5.1ch Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator Video signal NTSC color, EIA standards 1080i/60i specification Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie HD: AVCHD 1080i/60i SD: DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) ...and maintenance (Continued) • Store in a well-ventilated location subject to OFF (CHG). On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the POWER switch is attached. The preinstalled ...
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... be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners of copyright. All other countries. Based on the CD-ROM. Microsoft Corporation in your camcorder. SEE "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg" software are provided in the U.S. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are...OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg" software. 116
... be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners of copyright. All other countries. Based on the CD-ROM. Microsoft Corporation in your camcorder. SEE "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg" software are provided in the U.S. Furthermore, ™ and "®" are...OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of "C Library," "Expat," "zlib," and "libjpeg" software. 116
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...using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition) image quality. VR mode enables editing (deleting or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder. Your camcorder records movies with SD (standard definition) image quality in 2003. x VISUAL INDEX This function displays images of movies and ... to record an HD (high definition) signal using disc space more than twice the efficiency. Compared with other DVD devices. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to encode high definition movies. VIDEO mode provides excellent compatibility with the conventional MPEG2...
...using a DVD-RW with SD (standard definition) image quality. VR mode enables editing (deleting or sequence rearrangement) with your camcorder. Your camcorder records movies with SD (standard definition) image quality in 2003. x VISUAL INDEX This function displays images of movies and ... to record an HD (high definition) signal using disc space more than twice the efficiency. Compared with other DVD devices. x AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to encode high definition movies. VIDEO mode provides excellent compatibility with the conventional MPEG2...
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... sound 35 6IMAGES 74 8 cm disc 15 A AC Adaptor 21 AE SHIFT 67, 99 AREA SET 77 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter 68, 99 AVCHD format 13, 106 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 78 A/V connecting cable .....44, 53 B BACK LIGHT..........37, 95, 99 Battery 21 BEACH 83 BEEP 75 BLACK... drive 60 DVD format 13 DVD menu 59 DVD-R 15 DVD-RW 15 DVD+R DL 15 DVD+RW 15 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 85, 99 E Easy Handycam 30 Editing 48 EXPOSURE 82, 99 F FADER 84, 99 FILE NO. (File number)....... 72 Finalize 32, 56, 98 FINE 72 FIREWORKS 83, 99 First Step...
... sound 35 6IMAGES 74 8 cm disc 15 A AC Adaptor 21 AE SHIFT 67, 99 AREA SET 77 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter 68, 99 AVCHD format 13, 106 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 78 A/V connecting cable .....44, 53 B BACK LIGHT..........37, 95, 99 Battery 21 BEACH 83 BEEP 75 BLACK... drive 60 DVD format 13 DVD menu 59 DVD-R 15 DVD-RW 15 DVD+R DL 15 DVD+RW 15 D.EFFECT (Digital effect 85, 99 E Easy Handycam 30 Editing 48 EXPOSURE 82, 99 F FADER 84, 99 FILE NO. (File number)....... 72 Finalize 32, 56, 98 FINE 72 FIREWORKS 83, 99 First Step...