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... 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 Spanish Quick Guide/ 130 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony...
... 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 Spanish Quick Guide/ 130 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony Corporation http://www.sony...
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... only. For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Replace the battery with Part 15 of procedures ... below is subject to operate this equipment. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5 Refer to the collection and recycling location nearest you have any interference received, including ...
... only. For customers in the U.S.A. CAUTION You are cautioned that may cause undesired operation. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. Replace the battery with Part 15 of procedures ... below is subject to operate this equipment. For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5 Refer to the collection and recycling location nearest you have any interference received, including ...
Instruction Manual
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...camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on AVCHD format compatible devices. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your camcorder if necessary (p. 25). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder... you record them on this manual are captured using your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. Black point White... refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. About language setting The on the model HDR-UX7. On recording •...
...camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on AVCHD format compatible devices. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your camcorder if necessary (p. 25). About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder... you record them on this manual are captured using your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. Black point White... refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. About language setting The on the model HDR-UX7. On recording •...
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...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 (...(SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling 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 still ...the right disc - Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 54 Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC...
...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 (...(SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling 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 still ...the right disc - Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 54 Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC...
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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...
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...
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...while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. HDR-UX5 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) Continuous recording time HD SD 60 70 60 75 60 75 75 95 75 ...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 ...
...while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. HDR-UX5 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) Continuous recording time HD SD 60 70 60 75 60 75 75 95 75 ...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 ...
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... battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is on /off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. Battery pack NP-FH70... NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 130 155 130 165 135 165 305 360 310 375 320 375 Typical recording time* 65 75 65 80 65 80 150 180 155 185 160 185 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image...
... battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is on /off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. Battery pack NP-FH70... NP-FH100 Continuous recording time 130 155 130 165 135 165 305 360 310 375 320 375 Typical recording time* 65 75 65 80 65 80 150 180 155 185 160 185 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image...
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... default setting is [3sec AFTER]. 38 [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch (CAMERA). 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC]. 5 Press START/STOP. This is useful to... during the about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is displayed in step 5. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can assign one menu...
... default setting is [3sec AFTER]. 38 [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to display the HOME MENU. 3 Touch (CAMERA). 4 Touch [SMTH SLW REC]. 5 Press START/STOP. This is useful to... during the about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is displayed in step 5. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can assign one menu...
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... SET/SUMMERTIME 77 LANGUAGE SET*2 77 GENERAL SET (p. 78) Items Page DEMO MODE 78 REC LAMP 78 CALIBRATION 111 A.SHUT OFF 78 REMOTE CTRL 78 *1 HDR-UX7 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
... SET/SUMMERTIME 77 LANGUAGE SET*2 77 GENERAL SET (p. 78) Items Page DEMO MODE 78 REC LAMP 78 CALIBRATION 111 A.SHUT OFF 78 REMOTE CTRL 78 *1 HDR-UX7 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
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... levels. B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is not on the screen, touch v/V to record a movie with B. z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording time of each recording mode. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to set to ... LP Increases the recording time (Long Play). (SD 3M (LP)) b Notes • If you record in scenes with quick movements may appear with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. If the item is anything other than the default setting. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67
... levels. B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is not on the screen, touch v/V to record a movie with B. z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording time of each recording mode. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to set to ... LP Increases the recording time (Long Play). (SD 3M (LP)) b Notes • If you record in scenes with quick movements may appear with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. If the item is anything other than the default setting. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67
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...You can set this function when you want to record more still images in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. For details, see page 38. 70 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the... You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in relatively clear quality. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images ...
...You can set this function when you want to record more still images in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. For details, see page 38. 70 PHOTO SETTINGS (Items for recording still images) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is not on the... You can set this function when you shoot still images using the built-in relatively clear quality. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images ...
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... 640 980 5900 1200 1600 2450 14500 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 × 2136 1602 1536 480 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M 64MB 21...be set only during recording standby. b Notes • [ IMAGE SIZE] can be recorded. Customizing 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...
... 640 980 5900 1200 1600 2450 14500 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 × 2136 1602 1536 480 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M 64MB 21...be set only during recording standby. b Notes • [ IMAGE SIZE] can be recorded. Customizing 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...
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...on the aspect ratio of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows the still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the aspect ratio 4:3 with another one. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) See page 67. ... on the recording environment. • The unique pixel array of the image recorded: - [ 4.6M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 4.6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality - [3.4M] in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with SD (standard...
...on the aspect ratio of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows the still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the aspect ratio 4:3 with another one. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) See page 67. ... on the recording environment. • The unique pixel array of the image recorded: - [ 4.6M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 4.6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality - [3.4M] in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with SD (standard...
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... a 49 tab DIVIDE ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE a 50 a 51 a 52 a 52 -- (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. WB SHIFT (HDR-UX7) COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT * Page - 81 - 81 - 81 - 82 - 82 a 67 - 82 - 83 a 68 - 84 - 84 tab FADER D.EFFECT ... a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] for setting operation. Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items on the...
... a 49 tab DIVIDE ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE a 50 a 51 a 52 a 52 -- (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. WB SHIFT (HDR-UX7) COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT * Page - 81 - 81 - 81 - 82 - 82 a 67 - 82 - 83 a 68 - 84 - 84 tab FADER D.EFFECT ... a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] for setting operation. Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items on the...
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... You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is automatically set to adjust focus) appears for telephoto. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance, down to about 2 5/8 feet) for a few seconds in... .) (HDRUX7). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is useful to sharpen the focus. When you are marked with B. TELE MACRO This is ...The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7).
... You can select and adjust the focal point to aim it is automatically set to adjust focus) appears for telephoto. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance, down to about 2 5/8 feet) for a few seconds in... .) (HDRUX7). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is useful to sharpen the focus. When you are marked with B. TELE MACRO This is ...The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7).
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... can fix the brightness of a picture manually. B AUTO Select this to focus automatically. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. b Notes • If you want to [MANUAL]. Adjust the brightness when the subject...
... can fix the brightness of a picture manually. B AUTO Select this to focus automatically. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). To return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. b Notes • If you want to [MANUAL]. Adjust the brightness when the subject...
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...21). Recording format of your camcorder is turned on . • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the functions still ...camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to their defaults. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) • The temperature of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition... quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor ...
...21). Recording format of your camcorder is turned on . • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the functions still ...camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of the AC Adaptor to their defaults. • During Easy Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) • The temperature of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition... quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - The camcorder does not operate even when the power is not a malfunction. • Disconnect the AC Adaptor ...
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...(p. 78), or turn on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the disc. A motor sound is heard in a cool place. 92 The supplied Remote Commander...] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). This is not a malfunction. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is...
...(p. 78), or turn on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the disc. A motor sound is heard in a cool place. 92 The supplied Remote Commander...] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in your camcorder, the camcorder is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). This is not a malfunction. The CHG (charge) lamp does not light while the battery pack is...
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...formatting erases all the way in. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. x On a location for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder: - Also, if you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory... damaged. • Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor without a "Memory Stick Duo" attached. The battery pack NP-FH70 supplied with HDR-UX7 is 4 GB. Battery capacity, boost charge, and the speed and accuracy of the unit. x On a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" The ...
...formatting erases all the way in. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. x On a location for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder: - Also, if you force the "Memory Stick Duo" into a Memory... damaged. • Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo adaptor without a "Memory Stick Duo" attached. The battery pack NP-FH70 supplied with HDR-UX7 is 4 GB. Battery capacity, boost charge, and the speed and accuracy of the unit. x On a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" The ...
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..., 16:9): 1 430 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): 1 080 000 pixels Effective (still, 16:9): 1 490 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): 1 990 000 pixels HDR-UX7: CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels Effective...370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 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 resolution equivalent...
..., 16:9): 1 430 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): 1 080 000 pixels Effective (still, 16:9): 1 490 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): 1 990 000 pixels HDR-UX7: CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels Effective...370 mm (1 1/2 ~ 14 5/8 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 resolution equivalent...