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... ink. 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 2-696-728-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-UX1 Enjoying your camcorder 16 Getting Started 29... Shooting 40 Playback 48 Editing 58 Dubbing/printing 65 Utilizing recording media 69 Customizing your 80 camcorder Using a Computer 100 Troubleshooting 107 Additional 127 ...
... ink. 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 2-696-728-11(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-UX1 Enjoying your camcorder 16 Getting Started 29... Shooting 40 Playback 48 Editing 58 Dubbing/printing 65 Utilizing recording media 69 Customizing your 80 camcorder Using a Computer 100 Troubleshooting 107 Additional 127 ...
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... devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on AVCHD format compatible devices. However, there may be some tiny black... them on other materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. On playing the disc on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on ...
... devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. Unauthorized recording of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on AVCHD format compatible devices. However, there may be some tiny black... them on other materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. On playing the disc on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on ...
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MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation. • These marks indicate the discs that can be used . The ... with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality. 9
MTF= Modulation Transfer Function. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation. • These marks indicate the discs that can be used . The ... with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality. 9
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...HD (high definition) images 18 Selecting the right disc 20 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 16 Experience the beauty of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder... 37 Shooting Recording the images 40 Zooming Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Using the flash Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects...
...HD (high definition) images 18 Selecting the right disc 20 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Read this before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 16 Experience the beauty of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder... 37 Shooting Recording the images 40 Zooming Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Using the flash Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects...
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Enjoying your camcorder (p. 40). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Movies are recorded on the disc, and still images are recorded on the screen to select the right disc. • You will find a chart to ... First" before you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (page 75) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." 16 When you format the disc, you use your camcorder. B Initialize the disc (p. 37). B Shoot using your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories. B Prepare the right disc (p. 20).
Enjoying your camcorder (p. 40). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Movies are recorded on the disc, and still images are recorded on the screen to select the right disc. • You will find a chart to ... First" before you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (page 75) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." 16 When you format the disc, you use your camcorder. B Initialize the disc (p. 37). B Shoot using your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories. B Prepare the right disc (p. 20).
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... TV and camcorder. You can edit or copy images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Using a computer, you can dub images recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 52). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • You can view the movies with HD (high definition) image quality by connecting your camcorder to HD (high definition) image...
... TV and camcorder. You can edit or copy images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Using a computer, you can dub images recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality (p. 52). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • You can view the movies with HD (high definition) image quality by connecting your camcorder to HD (high definition) image...
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... can be described in more detail. The recording format depends on the compatible devices only. B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. The image quality, however, is compatible with the "1440 × 1080/60i" standard...
... can be described in more detail. The recording format depends on the compatible devices only. B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. The image quality, however, is compatible with the "1440 × 1080/60i" standard...
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...AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play) 15 (14) 20 (14) 25 (18) 32 (26) 27 (26) 35 (26) 45 (34) 60 (50) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD...9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M (LP) (long play) 20 (18) 30 (18) 60 (44) 35 (32) 55 (32) 110 (80) z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in the recording time of the disc (p. 129). Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected...
...AVCHD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play) 15 (14) 20 (14) 25 (18) 32 (26) 27 (26) 35 (26) 45 (34) 60 (50) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD...9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD 3M (LP) (long play) 20 (18) 30 (18) 60 (44) 35 (32) 55 (32) 110 (80) z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in the recording time of the disc (p. 129). Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected...
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...images recorded with your camcorder. B Selecting the right disc for your camcorder (60) a a - - Selecting the right disc You can do with the recorded images depends on a finalized disc a a (78) - - HD (high definition) image quality What you...HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 Making longer recordings on a side of disc Disc type (Disc symbols) Deleting images on this type of a disc - - a - ( ) indicates the reference page. What you can do on your camcorder using this page. Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD...
...images recorded with your camcorder. B Selecting the right disc for your camcorder (60) a a - - Selecting the right disc You can do with the recorded images depends on a finalized disc a a (78) - - HD (high definition) image quality What you...HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 Making longer recordings on a side of disc Disc type (Disc symbols) Deleting images on this type of a disc - - a - ( ) indicates the reference page. What you can do on your camcorder using this page. Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD...
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... the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 134 for up to OFF (CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off . HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D Continuous recording time 90 95 95 225 235 235 Typical recording time* 50 50...
... the battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 134 for up to OFF (CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off . HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D Continuous recording time 90 95 95 225 235 235 Typical recording time* 50 50...
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...(Still) lamp (p. 33). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 31) will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D LCD panel opened* 120 LCD panel closed 120 290 300 445 455 32 SD...). • The power will 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 disconnected from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended). • The ...
...(Still) lamp (p. 33). • The CHG (charge) lamp flashes during charging, or Battery Info (p. 31) will be shorter when you use a fully charged battery pack. HD (high definition) image quality Battery pack NP-FM50 (supplied) NP-QM71D NP-QM91D LCD panel opened* 120 LCD panel closed 120 290 300 445 455 32 SD...). • The power will 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 disconnected from the wall outlet. • When attaching an optional video light, it is recommended). • The ...
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...b Notes • Be careful not to your camcorder even when your camcorder, or the type of a disc midway. • See page 18 for you use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. while the ACCESS lamp is flashing -... The disc will be damaged. Items displayed vary depending on the status of your camcorder is right for details on HD (high definition)/ SD (standard definition) image quality...
...b Notes • Be careful not to your camcorder even when your camcorder, or the type of a disc midway. • See page 18 for you use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. while the ACCESS lamp is flashing -... The disc will be damaged. Items displayed vary depending on the status of your camcorder is right for details on HD (high definition)/ SD (standard definition) image quality...
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...below the LCD screen. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. If you need an AVCHD format device compatible with the sound picked up by the built-in 4ch microphone Shooting Wider range of the 5.1ch surround sound, ...; To play the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in .) for a slower zoom. Recording sound with a wireless microphone By attaching the wireless microphone (optional*) to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 143), you want to zoom to keep your camcorder. • is allotted to the ...
...below the LCD screen. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. If you need an AVCHD format device compatible with the sound picked up by the built-in 4ch microphone Shooting Wider range of the 5.1ch surround sound, ...; To play the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in .) for a slower zoom. Recording sound with a wireless microphone By attaching the wireless microphone (optional*) to the Active Interface Shoe (p. 143), you want to zoom to keep your camcorder. • is allotted to the ...
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Input jacks on the TV Playback t (p. 53) t (p. 54) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [... A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. Continued , 53 Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard...
Input jacks on the TV Playback t (p. 53) t (p. 54) Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [... A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. Continued , 53 Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard...
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... quality on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder when recording an image (p. 83). Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Playback Continued , 55 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display...
... quality on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder when recording an image (p. 83). Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Playback Continued , 55 Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display...
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... dubbed images t SD t SD Quality of created discs HD or SD SD 65 Dubbing/printing Image quality of recorded images HD t SD t HD: High definition SD: Standard definition Image quality of dubbed images by connecting other devices. (SELECT DEVICES) category Item list COMPUTER Your camcorder can be connected to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, or a computer, you can print...
... dubbed images t SD t SD Quality of created discs HD or SD SD 65 Dubbing/printing Image quality of recorded images HD t SD t HD: High definition SD: Standard definition Image quality of dubbed images by connecting other devices. (SELECT DEVICES) category Item list COMPUTER Your camcorder can be connected to a VCR, DVD/HDD recorder, or a computer, you can print...
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...VIDEO connection only will be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is not necessary. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 66 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • You cannot dub ...and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the device. B A/V ...
...VIDEO connection only will be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is not necessary. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. 66 VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders b Notes • You cannot dub ...and the S VIDEO plug (S VIDEO channel) of the following ways. Connect your camcorder to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the device. B A/V ...
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... the DVD menu - Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is created for playback with other devices and DVD drives of computers - Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 74). Recorded time is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format...
... the DVD menu - Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is created for playback with other devices and DVD drives of computers - Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 74). Recorded time is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format...
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Recordings cannot be added. BDisc menu To add recordings to add a recording. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to a finalized disc (p. 78) Recordings cannot be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p.72) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. Make a new recording Utilizing recording media Continued , 71
Recordings cannot be added. BDisc menu To add recordings to add a recording. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you wish to a finalized disc (p. 78) Recordings cannot be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p.72) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. Make a new recording Utilizing recording media Continued , 71
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.../ recording format indicator changes as shown below: DVD-R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-RW (HD (high definition) image quality) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VR mode) To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder. You cannot remove the disc until the...
.../ recording format indicator changes as shown below: DVD-R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-RW (HD (high definition) image quality) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VIDEO mode) DVD-RW (SD (standard definition) image quality) (VR mode) To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder. You cannot remove the disc until the...