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.... 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 2-319-777-11(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 ...
.... 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 2-319-777-11(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 ...
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Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read ... No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM...to the collection and recycling location nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read ... No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Otherwise, fire or injury may cause undesired operation. and CANADA RECYCLING LITHIUM...to the collection and recycling location nearest you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). Operation is subject to these numbers whenever you . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Instruction Manual
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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) ... 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) ... 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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... (approx.) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery pack. 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 remove the battery pack or the AC...
... (approx.) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery pack. 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 remove the battery pack or the AC...
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...When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. **"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...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 closed HD SD 95 110 205 235 470 535 * When the LCD ... 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 HD SD ...
...When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. **"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...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 closed HD SD 95 110 205 235 470 535 * When the LCD ... 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 HD SD ...
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... again. * Movies are recorded in [FINE] quality. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. appears on the screen. Press fully to adjust the focus. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. If the POWER switch is set to light...
... again. * Movies are recorded in [FINE] quality. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. appears on the screen. Press fully to adjust the focus. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. If the POWER switch is set to light...
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... performed optically. 20 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you can also adjust the setting manually using / . MOVIE... × (the default setting) during recording. z Tips • When the white balance is [ON]). Note that , up to the instruction manuals supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality, you use the digital zoom. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor.
... performed optically. 20 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you can also adjust the setting manually using / . MOVIE... × (the default setting) during recording. z Tips • When the white balance is [ON]). Note that , up to the instruction manuals supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality, you use the digital zoom. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor.
Instruction Manual
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HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. For details, see page 38. 70 PHOTO SETTINGS...optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. DIAL SETTING (HDRUX7) You can select an item you want to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with B. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records...camcorder. REDEYE REDUC You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in relatively clear quality. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. If the item is insufficient ambient light. HDR-UX7...
HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. For details, see page 38. 70 PHOTO SETTINGS...optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. DIAL SETTING (HDRUX7) You can select an item you want to set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with B. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records...camcorder. REDEYE REDUC You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in relatively clear quality. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. If the item is insufficient ambient light. HDR-UX7...
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...2GB 990 1300 2000 12000 2500 3350 5000 30000 4GB 1950 2600 3950 23500 4900 6600 9500 59000 HDR-UX7 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M VGA 2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 × ...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 ... 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 definition) image quality - [1.7M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard definition) image...
...2GB 990 1300 2000 12000 2500 3350 5000 30000 4GB 1950 2600 3950 23500 4900 6600 9500 59000 HDR-UX7 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M VGA 2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 × ...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 ... 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 definition) image quality - [1.7M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard definition) image...
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... can set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for a few seconds in the following cases. (It will be referred ...(p. 38) (HDR-UX7). Details on the OPTION MENU items Items you can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is dark and hard 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.) (HDRUX7). Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [...
... can set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is useful to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for a few seconds in the following cases. (It will be referred ...(p. 38) (HDR-UX7). Details on the OPTION MENU items Items you can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is dark and hard 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.) (HDRUX7). Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [...
Instruction Manual
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... using a soft cloth (p. 106). It may be displayed in wrong size. Black bands appear when you record sound with the recording side facing your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES). • On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility ... screen. • When you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be played back on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. - Troubleshooting (Continued) • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn...
... using a soft cloth (p. 106). It may be displayed in wrong size. Black bands appear when you record sound with the recording side facing your camcorder and press (VIEW IMAGES). • On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES), then [VISUAL INDEX]. • Check out the disc compatibility ... screen. • When you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be played back on your camcorder with the LCD screen facing out. - Troubleshooting (Continued) • Press and hold DISP/BATT INFO for a few seconds to turn...
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...] [D.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], [MANUAL]... in [SMTH SLW REC] [WHITE BAL.] Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 88). • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the...
...] [D.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], [MANUAL]... in [SMTH SLW REC] [WHITE BAL.] Cannot use Picture Motion Browser on a disc, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. • Install Picture Motion Browser (p. 88). • Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the...
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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... DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC 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 to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °...
... DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC 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 to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °...
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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 and...
... 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 and...
Instruction Manual
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...IN POWER) jack (HDRUX7) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. 35). J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 41. L Viewfinder (26) M Viewfinder lens adjustment ... (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...
...IN POWER) jack (HDRUX7) When an external microphone (optional) is connected, it takes precedence over the internal microphone (p. 35). J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. For how to adjust the volume, see page 41. L Viewfinder (26) M Viewfinder lens adjustment ... (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...
