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... 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 Information Quick 142 Reference © 2006 Sony Corporation Additional information on 100...
... 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 Information Quick 142 Reference © 2006 Sony Corporation Additional information on 100...
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... in color) that is grayed out is not possible due 8 to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for long periods of time may cause malfunctions...based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or ...
... in color) that is grayed out is not possible due 8 to a malfunction of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 20). • Compensation for long periods of time may cause malfunctions...based TV. • Television programs, films, video tapes, and other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Black point White, red, blue or green point • Exposing the LCD screen, the viewfinder, or ...
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...into the lens. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The following marks are used to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation ...Transfer Function. About the marks used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is...
...into the lens. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. Also, the lens for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The following marks are used to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. MTF= Modulation ...Transfer Function. About the marks used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is...
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... HD (high definition) images 18 Selecting the right disc 20 " HOME" and " OPTION" - Table of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder Operation... Duo 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" - Table of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder Operation... Duo 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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You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). B Initialize the disc (p. 37). B Shoot using your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories. Read the supplied "Read This First" before you select a disc in the supplied "Read This First." B Prepare the right disc (p. 20). ... the disc, and still images are recorded on the screen to select the right disc. • You will find a chart to help you use your camcorder. Enjoying your camcorder (p. 40).
You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). B Initialize the disc (p. 37). B Shoot using your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories. Read the supplied "Read This First" before you select a disc in the supplied "Read This First." B Prepare the right disc (p. 20). ... the disc, and still images are recorded on the screen to select the right disc. • You will find a chart to help you use your camcorder. Enjoying your camcorder (p. 40).
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... cannot be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. b Notes • Install the supplied application software on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 74). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be displayed with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may erase its contents without warning. Enjoying your camcorder Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality B You...
... cannot be converted to HD (high definition) image quality. b Notes • Install the supplied application software on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 74). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be displayed with standard DVD players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may erase its contents without warning. Enjoying your camcorder Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality B You...
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... to SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 52). 18 Records standard definition images. 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. z Tips • AVCHD images can be played on the compatible devices only. high definition TVs. b Notes • AVCHD images cannot be viewed...
... to SD (standard definition) image quality (p. 52). 18 Records standard definition images. 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. z Tips • AVCHD images can be played on the compatible devices only. high definition TVs. b Notes • AVCHD images cannot be viewed...
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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... as 12M and 9M in the recording time of the disc (p. 129). Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the...
...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... as 12M and 9M in the recording time of the disc (p. 129). Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the...
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...your camcorder (60) a a - - Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of disc you can do with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 Making longer recordings on a finalized disc a a (78) - - HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. Editing images on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and...Formatting the used disc to play on other devices (70) a a a a Making additional recordings on a side of images recorded with the recorded images depends on your camcorder.
...your camcorder (60) a a - - Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of disc you can do with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 Making longer recordings on a finalized disc a a (78) - - HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. Editing images on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and...Formatting the used disc to play on other devices (70) a a a a Making additional recordings on a side of images recorded with the recorded images depends on your camcorder.
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... when the POWER switch is set to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off again, after a few seconds. 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 50 120... battery pack, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 33) is displayed. You can view the battery information for up to OFF (CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off .
... when the POWER switch is set to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off again, after a few seconds. 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 50 120... battery pack, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 33) is displayed. You can view the battery information for up to OFF (CHG), your camcorder turns on, then off .
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... under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. 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 ...the battery pack (Continued) Battery pack NP-QM91D Continuous recording time 345 360 360 Typical recording time* 190 195 195 SD (standard definition) image quality Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 65 120 65 120 65 NP-QM71D 290...
... under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you use your camcorder. 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 ...the battery pack (Continued) Battery pack NP-QM91D Continuous recording time 345 360 360 Typical recording time* 190 195 195 SD (standard definition) image quality Battery pack Continuous recording time Typical recording time* NP-FM50 (supplied) 120 65 120 65 120 65 NP-QM71D 290...
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... a double-sided disc, take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it may cause your camcorder: - The disc will be assigned automatically (p. 21). • When 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 - In that is dirty with SD (standard...
... a double-sided disc, take up to 10 minutes to remove a disc if it may cause your camcorder: - The disc will be assigned automatically (p. 21). • When 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 - In that is dirty with SD (standard...
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...143), you can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you want to zoom to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. 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, mixed with 5....realistic sound by the built-in 5.1ch surround, you move your finger on the power zoom lever. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. Recording sound with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in 4ch microphone, and recorded. Move it further for recording 5.1ch...
...143), you can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 83) if you want to zoom to 5.1ch surround sound and recorded. 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, mixed with 5....realistic sound by the built-in 5.1ch surround, you move your finger on the power zoom lever. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. Recording sound with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in 4ch microphone, and recorded. Move it further for recording 5.1ch...
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... quality. Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. 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...
... quality. Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. 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...
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... quality. b Notes • When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder when recording an image (p. 83). 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 the HOME MENU, then select...
... quality. b Notes • When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder when recording an image (p. 83). 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 the HOME MENU, then select...
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... play back discs on the disc to another VCR or DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66). 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 HD (high definition) image quality. Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category This category...
... play back discs on the disc to another VCR or DVD/HDD recorder (p. 66). 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 HD (high definition) image quality. Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category This category...
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.... • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the screen (p. 88). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be produced than...
.... • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on the screen (p. 88). • When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the yellow plug of the A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can be produced than...
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... is created instead of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to view disc contents (p. 72). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of computers - To create the DVD menu - b Notes • Playback compatibility with all kinds...
... is created instead of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can select the disc menu type to view disc contents (p. 72). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of computers - To create the DVD menu - b Notes • Playback compatibility with all kinds...
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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. BDisc menu To add recordings to add a recording. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p.72) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Recordings cannot be added. Make a new recording Utilizing recording media Continued , 71
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. BDisc menu To add recordings to add a recording. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p.72) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make desired settings. To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Recordings cannot be added. Make a new recording Utilizing recording media Continued , 71
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... 7 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Remove the disc from 4 types of your camcorder is finalized, the disc type/ 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...
... 7 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Remove the disc from 4 types of your camcorder is finalized, the disc type/ 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...