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... specifications of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7. Doing so might cause your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any problems. You ...video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. These points are used on AVCHD format compatible devices. To view your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on this manual are recorded ...
... specifications of the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7. Doing so might cause your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in any problems. You ...video cameras and offers a quality typical of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. These points are used on AVCHD format compatible devices. To view your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on this manual are recorded ...
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... computer ........ 90 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 91 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....103 Precautions and maintenance ....105 About the Disc 105 About the AVCHD format 106 About the "Memory Stick 107 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 108 About... the x.v.Color 109 Handling your camcorder 109 Specifications 112 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......118...
... computer ........ 90 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 91 Warning indicators and messages 100 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad ....103 Precautions and maintenance ....105 About the Disc 105 About the AVCHD format 106 About the "Memory Stick 107 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 108 About... the x.v.Color 109 Handling your camcorder 109 Specifications 112 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls ......118...
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... select the right disc. 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 Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be played on DVD devices. "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). You can select...
... select the right disc. 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 Notes • Your camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be played on DVD devices. "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). You can select...
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... a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your TV and camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. Important notice regarding discs recorded...
... a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder or other compatible device. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. B Playing discs on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 60) If your TV and camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. Important notice regarding discs recorded...
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..., 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 5.1ch surround, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Recording/Playback...You cannot change the zoom speed with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet...
..., 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 5.1ch surround, you need an AVCHD format device compatible with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Sound picked up by the built-in microphone Recording/Playback...You cannot change the zoom speed with the power zoom lever or the zoom buttons below the LCD screen. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1 cm (about 13/32 in.) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 2 5/8 feet...
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... the discs recorded with other devices and DVD drives of computers - DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of DVD menu that enables you to be finalized. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play these discs. •...
... the discs recorded with other devices and DVD drives of computers - DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of DVD menu that enables you to be finalized. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play these discs. •...
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... first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Continued , 57 If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you use DVD- RW or DVD+RW. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to... cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you wish to a finalized disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu.
... first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Continued , 57 If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you use DVD- RW or DVD+RW. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to... cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you wish to a finalized disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu.
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...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... [FINALIZE]. To select a disc menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU] (p. 59). Making the disc compatible with playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Go to step 5 if you must finalize each side of several hours to finalize the disc using [...
...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... [FINALIZE]. To select a disc menu style, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU] (p. 59). Making the disc compatible with playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Go to step 5 if you must finalize each side of several hours to finalize the disc using [...
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...may be played back, may be played smoothly on your dealer. b Notes • You must finalize the disc (p. 56). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may freeze for an instant between scenes. For details, refer to eject the media and may not be played on some ...were recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a DVD+RW disc, you can play a disc on a computer if a DVD playback application is installed on DVD devices. However, when you record movies with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 51). Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder. • Some discs ...
...may be played back, may be played smoothly on your dealer. b Notes • You must finalize the disc (p. 56). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may freeze for an instant between scenes. For details, refer to eject the media and may not be played on some ...were recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on a DVD+RW disc, you can play a disc on a computer if a DVD playback application is installed on DVD devices. However, when you record movies with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 51). Refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder. • Some discs ...
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... was formatted with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on an AVCHD format compatible player.* When formatting a disc of the SD (standard definition) image quality • In the case of a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), the..., or , appears on the screen, but there is no need to the DC IN jack on the screen. 62 Follow the procedures on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be played on another device. • In the case of...
... was formatted with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on an AVCHD format compatible player.* When formatting a disc of the SD (standard definition) image quality • In the case of a DVD-RW (VIDEO mode), the..., or , appears on the screen, but there is no need to the DC IN jack on the screen. 62 Follow the procedures on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be played on another device. • In the case of...
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.../BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on a device with the POWER switch set to [ON]. Continued , 69 Customizing Your Camcorder The zebra pattern is not recorded. z Tips • IRE represents the screen brightness level. When you select the movie recording mode on ... appears at the cross point of the playback device. GUIDEFRAME You can be played back on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 60). when the disc is not formatted with HD (high definition) image quality can display the frame and check that the subject is displayed. ZEBRA Diagonal stripes...
.../BATT INFO to switch the indicator from off to on a device with the POWER switch set to [ON]. Continued , 69 Customizing Your Camcorder The zebra pattern is not recorded. z Tips • IRE represents the screen brightness level. When you select the movie recording mode on ... appears at the cross point of the playback device. GUIDEFRAME You can be played back on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 60). when the disc is not formatted with HD (high definition) image quality can display the frame and check that the subject is displayed. ZEBRA Diagonal stripes...
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...from movies. x Importing movies taken with your camcorder You can view movies with HD (high definition) image quality as 86 thumbnails. x Copying...sony.net/support-disoft/ System requirements When using your computer. Refer to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 88), start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. b Notes • Even in a slide show. Referring to the Help guide for AVCHD You can import the movies recorded with HD (high definition... into the DVD drive of movies with your computer. Main functions x Playing a disc in AVCHD format Selected ...
...from movies. x Importing movies taken with your camcorder You can view movies with HD (high definition) image quality as 86 thumbnails. x Copying...sony.net/support-disoft/ System requirements When using your computer. Refer to "Installing the "First Step Guide"" (p. 88), start the "First Step Guide", then follow the instructions. b Notes • Even in a slide show. Referring to the Help guide for AVCHD You can import the movies recorded with HD (high definition... into the DVD drive of movies with your computer. Main functions x Playing a disc in AVCHD format Selected ...
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...will not be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) When playing still images recorded on a... guaranteed, frames may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB...on all the recommended environments. Operation is required. z Tips • If your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in a multi-boot environment. Edition Standard installation is not assured...
...will not be provided as standard, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compatible) is recommended), DVD burner (CD-ROM drive is necessary for installation) When playing still images recorded on a... guaranteed, frames may be necessary when creating AVCHD format discs.) Display: DirectX 7 or later-compatible video card, Minimum 1024 × 768 dots, High Color (16 bit color) Others: USB...on all the recommended environments. Operation is required. z Tips • If your camcorder with HD (high definition) image quality, resulting in a multi-boot environment. Edition Standard installation is not assured...
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...restart it at this case, follow the instructions on disconnecting the USB cable. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ 89 After you install the software, a shortcut icon for handling ... disc drive of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the website, you register ... the desktop. Software required to recognize an AVCHD format mode discs Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create DVD video discs Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Software required...
...restart it at this case, follow the instructions on disconnecting the USB cable. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ 89 After you install the software, a shortcut icon for handling ... disc drive of the license agreement] if you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to your computer via a USB cable, then click [Next] on the website, you register ... the desktop. Software required to recognize an AVCHD format mode discs Windows Media Format 9 Series Runtime (Windows 2000 only) Software required to create DVD video discs Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Software required...
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...the Playlist. DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 48). • You cannot add still images in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of additional recording (p. 64), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder (p. 15...). • There are using a disc that is too short cannot be divided. • A movie protected on another device. • You cannot copy or move the images between the scenes. • The image may not move to the previous scene when you need a device compatible with AVCHD...
...the Playlist. DVD+RW - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - Delete unnecessary scenes (p. 48). • You cannot add still images in the disc menu/DVD menu. • Loading of additional recording (p. 64), then remake the disc menu by your camcorder (p. 15...). • There are using a disc that is too short cannot be divided. • A movie protected on another device. • You cannot copy or move the images between the scenes. • The image may not move to the previous scene when you need a device compatible with AVCHD...
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... AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to be recorded or played on your camcorder. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM...106 compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is the AVCHD format? on a single-sided disc, write only on 8 cm DVD discs. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition (HD) video signal shot on double-sided discs. In addition to direct ...
... AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to be recorded or played on your camcorder. Recording and playback on your camcorder Based on the AVCHD format, your camcorder is capable of compressing images at higher efficiency than the above mentioned cannot be played on your camcorder. 8 cm DVD-RAM...106 compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is the AVCHD format? on a single-sided disc, write only on 8 cm DVD discs. The MPEG-4 AVC/ H.264 format enables a high definition (HD) video signal shot on double-sided discs. In addition to direct ...
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... or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as you do not use your camcorder at all. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the ... 1080i/60i specification Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie HD: AVCHD 1080i/60i SD: DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R: AVC HD 12M (HQ+): Approx. 15...
... or dust. • To prevent mold, periodically clean the lens as you do not use your camcorder at all. On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the ... 1080i/60i specification Usable discs 8 cm DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R/ DVD+R DL Recording format Movie HD: AVCHD 1080i/60i SD: DVD-RW: DVD-VIDEO (VIDEO mode), DVD-Video Recording (VR mode) DVD+RW: DVD+RW Video DVD-R/DVD+R DL: DVD-VIDEO Still image Exif Ver.2.2*1 Recording time DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD-R: AVC HD 12M (HQ+): Approx. 15...
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... PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. Read "license1.pdf" in your camcorder. and Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," "...Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo are trademarks. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony...• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of..."Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Apple Computer,...
... PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. Read "license1.pdf" in your camcorder. and Sony Corporation. • "Memory Stick," " ," "Memory Stick Duo," "...Sony Corporation. • "InfoLITHIUM" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL logo are trademarks. • "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony...• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of..."Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD" logotype are trademarks of Apple Computer,...
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...AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to record an HD (high definition) signal using a DVD-RW with the disc created on a VR mode compatible DVD device. It enables recording of the recording formats you can select when using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. There are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Compared with your camcorder... scenes you want to encode high definition movies. x MPEG MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, the group of standards for frequencies of 120 Hz or lower. Your camcorder records movies with other DVD devices. "VISUAL INDEX" and...
...AVCHD format A high definition digital video camera format used to record an HD (high definition) signal using a DVD-RW with the disc created on a VR mode compatible DVD device. It enables recording of the recording formats you can select when using the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format. There are MPEG1 and MPEG2 formats. Compared with your camcorder... scenes you want to encode high definition movies. x MPEG MPEG stands for Moving Picture Experts Group, the group of standards for frequencies of 120 Hz or lower. Your camcorder records movies with other DVD devices. "VISUAL INDEX" and...
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... sound 35 6IMAGES 74 8 cm disc 15 A AC Adaptor 21 AE SHIFT 67, 99 AREA SET 77 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter 68, 99 AVCHD format 13, 106 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 78 A/V connecting cable .....44, 53 B BACK LIGHT..........37, 95, 99 Battery 21 BEACH 83 BEEP 75 BLACK... 77 126 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 84, 96, 99 COMPONENT 77 Component video cable ....... 44 Computer 86 Connection 4:3 TV 45 High definition TV ....... 44 Printer 54 VCR/DVD/HDD devices 53 Wide TV 45 D DATA CODE 73 DATE/TIME 73, 124 DC plug 21 DELETE Movie 48 Still image 49 DEMO...
... sound 35 6IMAGES 74 8 cm disc 15 A AC Adaptor 21 AE SHIFT 67, 99 AREA SET 77 AUTO SLW SHUTTR (Auto Slow Shutter 68, 99 AVCHD format 13, 106 A.SHUT OFF (Auto shut off 78 A/V connecting cable .....44, 53 B BACK LIGHT..........37, 95, 99 Battery 21 BEACH 83 BEEP 75 BLACK... 77 126 COLOR SLOW SHTR (Color Slow Shutter 84, 96, 99 COMPONENT 77 Component video cable ....... 44 Computer 86 Connection 4:3 TV 45 High definition TV ....... 44 Printer 54 VCR/DVD/HDD devices 53 Wide TV 45 D DATA CODE 73 DATE/TIME 73, 124 DC plug 21 DELETE Movie 48 Still image 49 DEMO...