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...model HDR-UX7. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without notice. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (...the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition) image...
...model HDR-UX7. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to make sure the image and sound are recorded without notice. • Disc in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (...the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the countries/regions. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for the contents of recordings cannot be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition) image...
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... can be played on a "Memory Stick Duo." 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 more detail. Continued , 13 "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). When you format the disc, you...
... can be played on a "Memory Stick Duo." 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 more detail. Continued , 13 "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). When you format the disc, you...
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... recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be converted to eject the media and may fail to SD (standard definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14...
... recorded with HD (high definition) image quality on the device. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your camcorder to a DVD device (p. 53) The dubbed images will be converted to eject the media and may fail to SD (standard definition) image quality. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14...
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... image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can use it again (62) a Making longer recordings on your camcorder. a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+R RW DL Deleting the last movie recorded (49) a a a - - Formatting the used disc to use DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of a disc - a a a a - - a - - - - SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type...
... image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you can use it again (62) a Making longer recordings on your camcorder. a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+R RW DL Deleting the last movie recorded (49) a a a - - Formatting the used disc to use DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD+R DL discs of a disc - a a a a - - a - - - - SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type...
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...time differs depending 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 (18... overall recording time. 16 Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in minutes on both sides of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (...
...time differs depending 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 (18... overall recording time. 16 Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. z Tips • Figures such as 12M and 9M in minutes on both sides of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (...
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...580 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* HD SD 90 100 195 220 440 500 LCD panel closed . Bottom: When recording with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns 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 .
...580 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* HD SD 90 100 195 220 440 500 LCD panel closed . Bottom: When recording with recording mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns 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 .
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... for recording (p. 15). 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). Continued , 27 b Notes • You cannot use...; Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.].
... for recording (p. 15). 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). Continued , 27 b Notes • You cannot use...; Remove dust or fingerprints from the disc beforehand, using a single-sided disc. 4 Close the disc cover. [DISC ACCESS] appears on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.].
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... 62. • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take up the edge of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to remove a disc if it is damaged or is displayed on the LCD screen • It may take... vary depending on - b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with your camcorder is connected to obstruct the operation with the image recording quality and mode you selected. In...
... 62. • You can check the right disc using a double-sided disc, take up the edge of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it again to remove a disc if it is damaged or is displayed on the LCD screen • It may take... vary depending on - b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with your camcorder is connected to obstruct the operation with the image recording quality and mode you selected. In...
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Zooming You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 68) if you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround (p. 60). • 5.1ch sound is converted to 10 times the original size with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in microphone is converted to a level greater than... the disc recorded 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 displayed on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround ...
Zooming You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 68) if you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround (p. 60). • 5.1ch sound is converted to 10 times the original size with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in microphone is converted to a level greater than... the disc recorded 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 displayed on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround ...
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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 [... also needed to the audio input jack of your TV. 44 Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Images recorded with...
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 [... also needed to the audio input jack of your TV. 44 Playing the image on a TV (Continued) Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality are played back with HD (high definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Images recorded with...
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... back with the HDMI cable. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder when recording an image (p. 68). b Notes •...
... back with the HDMI cable. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your camcorder when recording an image (p. 68). b Notes •...
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... instruction manual 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 or VCR. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV using the A/V connecting cable. Some settings may need to be adjusted on the VCR to...
... instruction manual 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 or VCR. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV using the A/V connecting cable. Some settings may need to be adjusted on the VCR to...
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...Connect your camcorder to be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (optional). A/V OUT jack Editing (Yellow) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders... You can be connected. Connect the device in the computer. b Notes • Movies recorded with an S VIDEO jack VCRs or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders ...
...Connect your camcorder to be produced than with an S VIDEO cable (optional). A/V OUT jack Editing (Yellow) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders... You can be connected. Connect the device in the computer. b Notes • Movies recorded with an S VIDEO jack VCRs or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders ...
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... (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD+RW in the DVD drives of computers. Discs recorded with other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR...play these discs. • In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is created instead of the ...
... (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD+RW in the DVD drives of computers. Discs recorded with other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR...play these discs. • In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is created instead of the ...
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..., make sure that the power of DVD- b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is attached at the bottom of the disc type/recording format indicator, such as " " in the case of your camcorder is completed on your camcorder, and do this operation with HD (high definition) image quality - Finalizing restarts when you...
..., make sure that the power of DVD- b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is attached at the bottom of the disc type/recording format indicator, such as " " in the case of your camcorder is completed on your camcorder, and do this operation with HD (high definition) image quality - Finalizing restarts when you...
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... on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on all DVD devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may fail to play movies (p. 88). Create the playlist on your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be used with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on the disc menu. For details, refer...
... on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on all DVD devices. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may fail to play movies (p. 88). Create the playlist on your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be used with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on the disc menu. For details, refer...
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... 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 disc is unfinalized and it with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect...
... 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 disc is unfinalized and it with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect...
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...8226; If you record in scenes with quick movements may appear with quick movements may appear rough when you play the disc back. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording time of each recording mode. z Tips • Touch if...HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with B. B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording ...
...8226; If you record in scenes with quick movements may appear with quick movements may appear rough when you play the disc back. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording time of each recording mode. z Tips • Touch if...HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with B. B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording ...
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...or above may not be reproduced correctly. • [X.V.COLOR] cannot be played on the HOME MENU. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with HD (high definition) image quality. - b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for about 70 IRE. 100 The zebra ... appear in situations such as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you select the movie recording mode on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 60). Continued , 69 Customizing Your Camcorder Otherwise, set to [OFF] (the default setting). • If the movies recorded with this function [ON...
...or above may not be reproduced correctly. • [X.V.COLOR] cannot be played on the HOME MENU. When your camcorder recognizes the remaining disc capacity with HD (high definition) image quality. - b Notes • When the remaining recordable time for about 70 IRE. 100 The zebra ... appear in situations such as a guide when adjusting the brightness. When you select the movie recording mode on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 60). Continued , 69 Customizing Your Camcorder Otherwise, set to [OFF] (the default setting). • If the movies recorded with this function [ON...
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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 28 40... on the aspect ratio of still images to be set only during recording standby. 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 28 40... on the aspect ratio of still images to be set only during recording standby. 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...