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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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... our environment by returning your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Owner's Record The model...operation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5
... our environment by returning your authority to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call: Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Owner's Record The model...operation. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of rechargeable batteries, call upon your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5
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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... remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack. 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... 35 50 45 50 The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. 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...
... remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack. 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... 35 50 45 50 The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... Continued , 23 Getting Started On 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 . The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from... the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on . **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 90 105 100 120 NP-FH60 (supplied) 125 140...
... Continued , 23 Getting Started On 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 . The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from... the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on . **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD SD HD SD NP-FH50 90 105 100 120 NP-FH60 (supplied) 125 140...
Instruction Manual
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appears on the screen. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to adjust the focus. appears on the screen. 3 Press START/STOP H or E to start recording.* 3 Press PHOTO F to record.** Press ... recording, press it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. 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...
appears on the screen. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to adjust the focus. appears on the screen. 3 Press START/STOP H or E to start recording.* 3 Press PHOTO F to record.** Press ... recording, press it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. 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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...) image quality, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 80 × zoom is set to a lower value, images appear bluish, and...
...) image quality, you can select the aspect ratio according to the TV connected. Note that , up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 80 × zoom is set to a lower value, images appear bluish, and...
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...setting. (Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to record more still images in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. REDEYE REDUC You can set this function when you shoot ... select an item you want to set to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. 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 ( ) ...
...setting. (Auto redeye reduction): Pre-flashes to record more still images in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. REDEYE REDUC You can set this function when you shoot ... select an item you want to set to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. 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 ( ) ...
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... 14500 2GB 650 860 1200 12000 1600 2150 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 56 135 110 280 200 500 410 1000 840 2100 1700 4300 3400 8500... fixed depending on the aspect ratio of still images to be set only during recording standby. b Notes • [ IMAGE SIZE] can be recorded. Customizing Your Camcorder Allows the maximum number of the image recorded: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard ...
... 14500 2GB 650 860 1200 12000 1600 2150 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 56 135 110 280 200 500 410 1000 840 2100 1700 4300 3400 8500... fixed depending on the aspect ratio of still images to be set only during recording standby. b Notes • [ IMAGE SIZE] can be recorded. Customizing Your Camcorder Allows the maximum number of the image recorded: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard ...
Instruction Manual
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...] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 35) moves to adjust focus) appears 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 described below. When the focus is useful to [MANUAL]. Continued , 81 You can blur...the focus. When you want to about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. Details on the OPTION MENU items Items you can set only on ; Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to adjust the zoom for telephoto. The default settings are...
...] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 35) moves to adjust focus) appears 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 described below. When the focus is useful to [MANUAL]. Continued , 81 You can blur...the focus. When you want to about 2 5/8 feet) for recording. Details on the OPTION MENU items Items you can set only on ; Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close range, move the power zoom lever to adjust the zoom for telephoto. The default settings are...
Instruction Manual
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...(VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility (p. 15). 96 • Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 27). • The disc that case.) This is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of [SMTH SLW REC],...if you have modified files or folders, or have failed. It may be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be indicated correctly when you cannot record sounds during shooting (about 3 seconds). Horizontal stripes appear on the image. • ...
...(VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility (p. 15). 96 • Insert a disc with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 27). • The disc that case.) This is indicated on an image in the VISUAL INDEX screen. • Loading of [SMTH SLW REC],...if you have modified files or folders, or have failed. It may be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be indicated correctly when you cannot record sounds during shooting (about 3 seconds). Horizontal stripes appear on the image. • ...
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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. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously...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. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously...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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... lead * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Continued , 115 Additional Information 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...
... lead * See the label on the AC Adaptor for other specifications. Continued , 115 Additional Information 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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... release) button (22) O Battery pack (21) P "Memory Stick Duo" slot/access lamp (29) Q HDMI OUT jack (45) R COMPONENT OUT jack (44) Quick Reference Continued , 119 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 setting of the date and...
... release) button (22) O Battery pack (21) P "Memory Stick Duo" slot/access lamp (29) Q HDMI OUT jack (45) R COMPONENT OUT jack (44) Quick Reference Continued , 119 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 setting of the date and...