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... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of recording/ playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder. • Using a disc other than above may apply. The supplied interface cable must be used in accordance with... - However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. special handling may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you can use in order ...
... limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of recording/ playback, we recommend that you use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for your camcorder. • Using a disc other than above may apply. The supplied interface cable must be used in accordance with... - However, there is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. special handling may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you can use in order ...
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... your camcorder to the copyright laws. Doing so might cause your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation,... the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format ... developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for illustration purposes are based...
... your camcorder to the copyright laws. Doing so might cause your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation,... the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. To view your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format ... developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for illustration purposes are based...
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...Handycam 30 Recording the images 33 Zooming 35 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 35 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects... 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 Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer...
...Handycam 30 Recording the images 33 Zooming 35 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 35 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects... 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 Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer...
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HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Continued , 13 b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in more detail. You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare...
HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of AVCHD format (p. 125). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Continued , 13 b Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in more detail. You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare...
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...) The dubbed images will be recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. B Editing the disc on the device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be played on the computer...
...) The dubbed images will be recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. B Editing the disc on the device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be played on the computer...
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...Camcorder You can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can use DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in a DVD drive on a computer. What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. a DVD+ DVD-R DVD...a - - Deleting or editing images on a side of a disc - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to play on other devices (56) a a...
...Camcorder You can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can use DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in a DVD drive on a computer. What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. a DVD+ DVD-R DVD...a - - Deleting or editing images on a side of a disc - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to play on other devices (56) a a...
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...Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 16 Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on ...in minutes on the recording mode (p. 65). ( ): the minimum recording time Disc type DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R DVD+R DL HD (high definition) image quality AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality) 15 (14) 27 (26) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) 20 (14) 35 (26) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) 25 ...
...Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 16 Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on ...in minutes on the recording mode (p. 65). ( ): the minimum recording time Disc type DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R DVD+R DL HD (high definition) image quality AVC HD 12M (HQ+) (highest quality) 15 (14) 27 (26) AVC HD 9M (HQ) (high quality) 20 (14) 35 (26) AVC HD 7M (SP) (standard quality) 25 ...
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...Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Continued , 27 It may take some time for recording (p. 15). Format the disc, following the instructions on the disc type and condition. Getting Started Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Disc A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, or DVD+R DL is on.... 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). When the...
...Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Continued , 27 It may take some time for recording (p. 15). Format the disc, following the instructions on the disc type and condition. Getting Started Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" Disc A new 8 cm DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVDR, or DVD+R DL is on.... 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). When the...
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...or closing the disc cover, it again to record new images, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to [VIDEO]. • When you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 15). Items displayed vary depending on the disc. Move ...DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is right for you selected. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 While holding the disc fastener at the center, tip up to 10 minutes to remove a disc...
...or closing the disc cover, it again to record new images, see "Deleting all of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to [VIDEO]. • When you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 15). Items displayed vary depending on the disc. Move ...DISC ACCESS] or [PREPARING TO OPEN] is right for you selected. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the camcorder, then open the disc cover. 2 While holding the disc fastener at the center, tip up to 10 minutes to remove a disc...
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... t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with playback on other devices (Finalizing) You need to finalize a recorded disc to make additional recordings on DVD-R/DVD+R DL discs once you press a button that does not work, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear on a finalized disc during Easy ...Continued) z Tips • When all movies from the screen. For details, see page 91. • When formatting DVD-RW discs with SD (standard definition) image quality, the recording format is fixed to the default setting automatically. See page 56 on other devices or computers....
... t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with playback on other devices (Finalizing) You need to finalize a recorded disc to make additional recordings on DVD-R/DVD+R DL discs once you press a button that does not work, [Invalid during Easy Handycam operation.] may appear on a finalized disc during Easy ...Continued) z Tips • When all movies from the screen. For details, see page 91. • When formatting DVD-RW discs with SD (standard definition) image quality, the recording format is fixed to the default setting automatically. See page 56 on other devices or computers....
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...or E On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX]. Continued , 41 z Tips • Touch / during pause to the playback mode using DVD+RW with /. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Slide show (p. 42) (OPTION) To switch to play back... movies slowly. • A touch of movies Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with SD (standard definition) image quality). Movies Touch the tab and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. When all movies from the selected one to the last one...
...or E On the HOME MENU, touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [VISUAL INDEX]. Continued , 41 z Tips • Touch / during pause to the playback mode using DVD+RW with /. Return (to the VISUAL INDEX screen) Previous/Next Go to the VISUAL INDEX screen Slide show (p. 42) (OPTION) To switch to play back... movies slowly. • A touch of movies Touch (OPTION) t tab t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with SD (standard definition) image quality). Movies Touch the tab and the movie to the VISUAL INDEX screen. When all movies from the selected one to the last one...
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... movie is called an "original." b Notes • You cannot delete still images when: - To delete SD (standard definition) image quality movies • You can delete movies on DVD-RW (VR mode) discs without any restrictions. • You can make additional recording. • To delete all images recorded...In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . z Tips • A movie recorded by your camcorder while editing images. Press and hold the still image on DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. z Tips • To delete all images recorded in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch...
... movie is called an "original." b Notes • You cannot delete still images when: - To delete SD (standard definition) image quality movies • You can delete movies on DVD-RW (VR mode) discs without any restrictions. • You can make additional recording. • To delete all images recorded...In step 3, touch [ DELETE ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . z Tips • A movie recorded by your camcorder while editing images. Press and hold the still image on DVD-RW and DVD+RW discs. z Tips • To delete all images recorded in the "Memory Stick Duo" 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch...
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... Notes • Movies cannot be divided. Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • Even if the divided movie is included in the Playlist. • A slight difference may ...damage the disc. • You can do this operation only with . Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while editing images. Cancel Easy ...
... Notes • Movies cannot be divided. Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • Even if the divided movie is included in the Playlist. • A slight difference may ...damage the disc. • You can do this operation only with . Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while editing images. Cancel Easy ...
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... On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. The Playlist is played back from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. To erase unnecessary scenes from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST]. z Tips • You can ... touch [ ADD ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . It may damage the disc. The selected scene is marked with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • During Easy Handycam operation, you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. Creating the Playlist Editing A...
... On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [PLAYLIST EDIT]. The Playlist is played back from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. To erase unnecessary scenes from which the Playlist is added into your camcorder. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST]. z Tips • You can ... touch [ ADD ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . It may damage the disc. The selected scene is marked with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • During Easy Handycam operation, you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. Creating the Playlist Editing A...
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...) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with an S VIDEO jack VCRs or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the A/V connecting...b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on 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 will not output audio. B A/V...
...) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with an S VIDEO jack VCRs or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the A/V connecting...b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on 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 will not output audio. B A/V...
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... selector, set it on the screen. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 4 Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device...
... selector, set it on the screen. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder, and record it to the input mode. 4 Connect your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) 1 or an A/V connecting cable with your recording device...
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... definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created instead of computers. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with HD (high definition)...camcorder advises you to be finalized. Discs recorded with playback on it (p. 64). Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with the AVCHD format can display the disc information. Making the disc compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD+RW in the DVD...
... definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created instead of computers. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with HD (high definition)...camcorder advises you to be finalized. Discs recorded with playback on it (p. 64). Currently available DVD devices cannot play the discs recorded with the AVCHD format can display the disc information. Making the disc compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD+RW in the DVD...
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... 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- Recordings cannot be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Continued...
... 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- Recordings cannot be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Continued...
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Making the disc compatible with playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. To select a disc menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU] (p. 59). Go to step 5 if you must finalize each ... the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from a minute to a maximum of the disc individually. 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device...
Making the disc compatible with playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. To select a disc menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU] (p. 59). Go to step 5 if you must finalize each ... the AC Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from a minute to a maximum of the disc individually. 1 Place your camcorder in a stable position, and connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder. 2 Turn on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing) (Continued) To play back a disc on another device...
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..." " in the case of DVD- To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder. - Finalizing restarts when you do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - Utilizing Recording... Media Select [NO MENU] if you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of your camcorder is completed. • When using the following discs, ...
..." " in the case of DVD- To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder. - Finalizing restarts when you do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - Utilizing Recording... Media Select [NO MENU] if you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of your camcorder is completed. • When using the following discs, ...