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... and the viewfinder. About language setting The on the model HDR-UX7. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual •... recording media and other accessories are subject to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Doing so might cause your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. On playing the...
... and the viewfinder. About language setting The on the model HDR-UX7. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About this manual •... recording media and other accessories are subject to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. Doing so might cause your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. To view your recordings on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. On playing the...
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The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation. • These marks indicate the discs that can be used . About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9
The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation. • These marks indicate the discs that can be used . About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9
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...: about 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). Continued , 13 B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). The recorded disc can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). When you format...
...: about 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). Continued , 13 B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). The recorded disc can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). When you format...
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... quality as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may be used with HD (high definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 Install the supplied application software on the computer in the AVCHD format. Enjoying movies...
... quality as the DVD player/recorder may fail to eject the media and may be used with HD (high definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 Install the supplied application software on the computer in the AVCHD format. Enjoying movies...
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... recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on a computer. a - - - Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your Camcorder You can do with your camcorder. SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type DVD-RW*1 VIDEO VR Disc...
... recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on a computer. a - - - Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your Camcorder You can do with your camcorder. SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type DVD-RW*1 VIDEO VR Disc...
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... show the average bit rate. z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in the recording time of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on...
... show the average bit rate. z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in the recording time of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on...
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... turning the power on . **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. 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 /off ...and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. Bottom: When recording with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD...
... turning the power on . **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. 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 /off ...and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. Bottom: When recording with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD...
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... screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Continued , 27 ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/ DVD+R DL. 5 When you use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). b Notes •...
... screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Continued , 27 ACCESS lamp (Disc) Disc cover OPEN switch Pickup lens Set the disc with the recording side facing your camcorder is required for the camcorder to step 7 when you use a DVD-R/ DVD+R DL. 5 When you use [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). b Notes •...
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...disc cover. • If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of a disc midway. • Be careful not to record new images, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded images from ... time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is fixed to open or close the disc cover with your...
...disc cover. • If you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of a disc midway. • Be careful not to record new images, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded images from ... time to remove the disc depending on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is fixed to open or close the disc cover with your...
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b Notes • Be sure to 10 times the original size with the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. Zooming You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 68) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 10...on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (page 125) b Notes • To play the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a slower zoom. Continued , 35 Built-in microphone ...
b Notes • Be sure to 10 times the original size with the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. Zooming You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 68) if you want to zoom to a level greater than 10...on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (page 125) b Notes • To play the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet) for a slower zoom. Continued , 35 Built-in microphone ...
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Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p. ...77) • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to the audio input jack of your TV. 44 Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition...
Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) (Yellow) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [OUTPUT SETTINGS] t [COMPONENT] t [1080i/480i] (p. ...77) • An A/V connecting cable is also needed to the audio input jack of your TV. 44 Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition...
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... connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to SD (standard definition) and played back. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality. Type Camcorder Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting • Use an...
... connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to SD (standard definition) and played back. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality. Type Camcorder Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting • Use an...
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...etc.). b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is monaural (When your TV has ...connecting cable. When your TV is an interface to play back on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to send both video/audio signals. Refer to the audio input jack of...
...etc.). b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is monaural (When your TV has ...connecting cable. When your TV is an interface to play back on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to send both video/audio signals. Refer to the audio input jack of...
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... (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your camcorder to other device. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable...
... (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the A/V connecting cable with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your camcorder to other device. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using an A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable...
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...Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). To create the DVD menu - DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be finalized. DISC INFO You can format and use the disc again (p. 62). Discs recorded with the AVCHD format can...the discs recorded with other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is short (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in...
...Making the disc compatible with playback on other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). To create the DVD menu - DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you to be finalized. DISC INFO You can format and use the disc again (p. 62). Discs recorded with the AVCHD format can...the discs recorded with other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) Finalizing makes the recorded disc compatible for playback with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is short (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in...
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Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you use DVD- To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Continued , 57 Recordings cannot be added. RW or DVD+RW. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you ... Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality.
Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you use DVD- To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Continued , 57 Recordings cannot be added. RW or DVD+RW. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you ... Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality.
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...high definition) image quality - Utilizing Recording Media Select [NO MENU] if you set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after finalizing is attached at the bottom of the disc type/recording format indicator, such as " " in the case of your camcorder is fixed to [STYLE1]. 59 b Notes • During Easy Handycam... operation, the disc menu is set to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu appears for the SD (standard definition) image quality. Remove...
...high definition) image quality - Utilizing Recording Media Select [NO MENU] if you set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after finalizing is attached at the bottom of the disc type/recording format indicator, such as " " in the case of your camcorder is fixed to [STYLE1]. 59 b Notes • During Easy Handycam... operation, the disc menu is set to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu appears for the SD (standard definition) image quality. Remove...
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...movies (p. 88). Playing a disc on a computer To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer to the instruction manual of your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze for an instant between scenes. ... quality You can play these discs back on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 90). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in a position such as it may cause a malfunction. • The disc may not be played back, or the movies ...
...movies (p. 88). Playing a disc on a computer To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer to the instruction manual of your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be played back, may freeze for an instant between scenes. ... quality You can play these discs back on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 90). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in a position such as it may cause a malfunction. • The disc may not be played back, or the movies ...
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... on other devices.* * To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW with SD (standard definition) image quality at the previous formatting. Follow the procedures on your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted into...is right for you format a finalized disc Formatting deletes all images on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be different if the disc was formatted with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC ...
... on other devices.* * To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on a DVD+RW or DVD-RW with SD (standard definition) image quality at the previous formatting. Follow the procedures on your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted into...is right for you format a finalized disc Formatting deletes all images on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be different if the disc was formatted with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC ...
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...set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording time of each...is dim. • You can adjust the automatic exposure level to record a movie with B. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to change the page. z Tips • See page 16 on the screen,...using the camera control dial (p. 38). Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 HD HQ+ Records in the highest quality mode. (AVC HD 12M (HQ+)) HD HQ Records in high quality mode. (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) B ...
...set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording time of each...is dim. • You can adjust the automatic exposure level to record a movie with B. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to change the page. z Tips • See page 16 on the screen,...using the camera control dial (p. 38). Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 HD HQ+ Records in the highest quality mode. (AVC HD 12M (HQ+)) HD HQ Records in high quality mode. (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) B ...