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... 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...
... 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...
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...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. HDRSerial No. Record the serial number in this manual could void your camcorder Before operating the unit...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Operation is subject to operate this product will increase eye hazard. Declaration of optical instruments with the specified type only. CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. ACNo. Continued , 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony...
...of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. HDRSerial No. Record the serial number in this manual could void your camcorder Before operating the unit...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Operation is subject to operate this product will increase eye hazard. Declaration of optical instruments with the specified type only. CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. ACNo. Continued , 5 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony...
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... an experienced radio/TV technician for details. The supplied interface cable must be used in accordance with the computer connected (stored on use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for a digital device pursuant to comply with marks listed below. However, there...Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of operations guides. - "First Step Guide" for using your camcorder (Continued) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the ...
... an experienced radio/TV technician for details. The supplied interface cable must be used in accordance with the computer connected (stored on use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for a digital device pursuant to comply with marks listed below. However, there...Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate. Notes on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of operations guides. - "First Step Guide" for using your camcorder (Continued) Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the ...
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... PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on : - Viewfinder LCD screen "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You cannot use . to insert the connector plug in the correct way. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu ...size can be some tiny Continued , 7 Types of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder You can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p. 24) or the ...
... PRO" compatible equipment. • Do not attach a label or the like on : - Viewfinder LCD screen "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You cannot use . to insert the connector plug in the correct way. About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu ...size can be some tiny Continued , 7 Types of "Memory Stick" you can use in your camcorder You can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p. 24) or the ...
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... black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. These points are used for illustrating...possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. ...
... black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. These points are used for illustrating...possible due to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. ...
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...all 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...
...all 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...
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...First Step Guide 90 Using a Macintosh 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 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 122 Glossary 125 Index 126...
...First Step Guide 90 Using a Macintosh 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 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 122 Glossary 125 Index 126...
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... the disc, you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be played on the devices compatible with the "1440 × 1080/... definition) The disc can be described in more detail. B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). The recorded disc can be played on DVD devices. "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). Movies are recorded on...
... the disc, you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be played on the devices compatible with the "1440 × 1080/... definition) The disc can be described in more detail. B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). The recorded disc can be played on DVD devices. "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). Movies are recorded on...
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... footage may be converted to eject the media and may fail to SD (standard definition) image quality. B Editing the disc on connecting your TV and camcorder. z Tips • You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 43) displayed on the screen on a computer (p. 86) Using a computer, you can... disc with HD (high definition) image quality on the computer in the AVCHD format. B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be played on a HD (high definition) TV (p. 44) You can edit or copy images ...
... footage may be converted to eject the media and may fail to SD (standard definition) image quality. B Editing the disc on connecting your TV and camcorder. z Tips • You can consult the [TV CONNECT Guide] (p. 43) displayed on the screen on a computer (p. 86) Using a computer, you can... disc with HD (high definition) image quality on the computer in the AVCHD format. B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be played on a HD (high definition) TV (p. 44) You can edit or copy images ...
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... - - a - - - - Continued , 15 a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+R RW DL Deleting the last movie recorded (49) a a a - - Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to use DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of a disc - Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your... Camcorder You can do with your camcorder. A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. a - - - What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. ...
... - - a - - - - Continued , 15 a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+R RW DL Deleting the last movie recorded (49) a a a - - Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to use DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of a disc - Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your... Camcorder You can do with your camcorder. A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. a - - - What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. ...
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Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are ...
Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are ...
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... items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Continued , 17 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 65)*. * You can use during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA)...* 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE 61 FORMAT* 62 FORMAT* 63 UNFINALIZE 64 DISC INFO 56 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18). Enjoying Your...
... items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Continued , 17 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 65)*. * You can use during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA)...* 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE 61 FORMAT* 62 FORMAT* 63 UNFINALIZE 64 DISC INFO 56 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18). Enjoying Your...
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Using the HOME MENU 1 Slide the POWER switch to know something about the function of the (HELP) button turns orange. 18 Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A or B. (HOME) B (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. B When you want to turn off the HOME MENU Touch . Example: (OTHERS) category 5 Perform the operation, following the instructions on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. To turn on the screen. HELP 1 Press (HOME). The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - The HOME MENU appears. 2 Touch (HELP).
Using the HOME MENU 1 Slide the POWER switch to know something about the function of the (HELP) button turns orange. 18 Example: [EDIT] 2 Press (HOME) A or B. (HOME) B (HOME) A 3 Touch the desired category. B When you want to turn off the HOME MENU Touch . Example: (OTHERS) category 5 Perform the operation, following the instructions on your camcorder. 4 Touch the desired item. To turn on the screen. HELP 1 Press (HOME). The bottom of each item on the HOME MENU - The HOME MENU appears. 2 Touch (HELP).
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When you want to make various settings. You will find it easy to know the content. See page 79 for further details. (OPTION) 19 To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Enjoying Your Camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO].
When you want to make various settings. You will find it easy to know the content. See page 79 for further details. (OPTION) 19 To deactivate the HELP Touch (HELP) again in step 2. Enjoying Your Camcorder 3 Touch the item you touch an item, its explanation appears on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment. Using the OPTION MENU Just a touch on the screen. To apply the option, touch [YES], otherwise, touch [NO].
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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 (1) (p. 54) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 121) A button-type lithium ... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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 (1) (p. 54) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 121) A button-type lithium ... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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... starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 21 b Notes • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 108) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor ... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Match the v mark on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Getting Started Battery DC IN jack DC plug Jack cover AC Adaptor CHG (charge) lamp Power cord ...
... starts. The CHG (charge) lamp turns off when the battery is fully charged. 5 Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack holding both the camcorder and the DC plug. 21 b Notes • You can charge the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack (H series) (p. 108) after attaching it clicks. 3 Connect the AC Adaptor ... pack by sliding it in the direction of the arrow until it to the AC Adaptor and the wall outlet. Match the v mark on your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack POWER switch Getting Started Battery DC IN jack DC plug Jack cover AC Adaptor CHG (charge) lamp Power cord ...
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...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) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR...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 not attached correctly. - b Notes •...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 ...
...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) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR...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 not attached correctly. - b Notes •...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 ...
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...such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow to it is recommended that you use your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC ... area with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 24 Step 3: Turning the power on the screen. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback ...
...such as between a wall and furniture. • Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the arrow to it is recommended that you use your camcorder. Step 2: Charging the battery pack (Continued) • When attaching an optional video light, it while connected to the wall outlet via the AC ... area with v/V, then touch [NEXT]. 24 Step 3: Turning the power on the screen. On the charging/recording/playback time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 °C (77 °F) (10 °C to 30 °C (50 °F to 86 °F) is recommended). • The recording and playback ...
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...], p. 78). In that the clock is correctly set the date and time again (p. 112). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to 12:00 PM. Changing the language setting You can set any operation attempted for about 3 months, the built-in ... . z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on . b Notes • If you leave your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 73). • Refer to page 104 for some models. • If the buttons on . Getting Started 3 Set [DST ...
...], p. 78). In that the clock is correctly set the date and time again (p. 112). • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder for approximately 5 minutes, to 12:00 PM. Changing the language setting You can set any operation attempted for about 3 months, the built-in ... . z Tips • The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on . b Notes • If you leave your camcorder during playback ([DATA CODE], p. 73). • Refer to page 104 for some models. • If the buttons on . Getting Started 3 Set [DST ...
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To turn off . 26 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD backlight, press and ...hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until the image is practical when you use your camcorder to suit you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Pressing DISP/BATT INFO toggles the screen indicators (such as time code) on...
To turn off . 26 Viewfinder lens adjustment lever Move it to the best angle to record or play (2). 290 degrees (max.) 190 degrees to the camcorder Viewfinder You can view images using the viewfinder to avoid wearing down the battery, or when the image seen on the LCD backlight, press and ...hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds until the image is practical when you use your camcorder to suit you can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen. • Pressing DISP/BATT INFO toggles the screen indicators (such as time code) on...