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...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. 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...
...sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. Additional information on 70% or more recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)free vegetable oil based ink. 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...
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... 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. "First Step Guide" for your camcorder. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you bought, the disc has a mark. 6 For reliability and durability of operations guides. ... camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. * Depending on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of the FCC Rules. Notes on use Your camcorder is connected. - See page 15 for help. If this before operating your camcorder...
... 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. "First Step Guide" for your camcorder. • Using a disc other than above may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you bought, the disc has a mark. 6 For reliability and durability of operations guides. ... camcorder You can use Sony discs or discs with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder. * Depending on the supplied CD-ROM) Types of the FCC Rules. Notes on use Your camcorder is connected. - See page 15 for help. If this before operating your camcorder...
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... disc on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in... in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this manual are based on the model HDR-UX7.
... disc on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in this manual for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in... in low light conditions, such as at the sun. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Read this manual are based on the model HDR-UX7.
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... Creating the Playlist 51 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 54 Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category 56 Making the disc compatible with the (SETTINGS) category of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to suit you can do with playback on...
... Creating the Playlist 51 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 54 Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category 56 Making the disc compatible with the (SETTINGS) category of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to suit you can do with playback on...
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... disc (p. 27). 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). When you format the disc, you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." Continued , 13 Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the...
... disc (p. 27). 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). When you format the disc, you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." Continued , 13 Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow B Prepare the...
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... Items Page FINALIZE* 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE 61 FORMAT* 62 FORMAT* 63 UNFINALIZE 64 DISC INFO 56 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Continued , 17 On the items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Enjoying Your...
... Items Page FINALIZE* 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE 61 FORMAT* 62 FORMAT* 63 UNFINALIZE 64 DISC INFO 56 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Continued , 17 On the items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Enjoying Your...
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... 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) Wireless...
... 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) Wireless...
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...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.]. Format the disc, following the instructions on the LCD screen. Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the LCD screen, then the ... 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 It may take some time for recording (p. 15...
...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.]. Format the disc, following the instructions on the LCD screen. Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the LCD screen, then the ... 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 It may take some time for recording (p. 15...
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...GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (p. 61). 28 In that is fixed to [VIDEO]. • When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) Touch [Record SD (standard definition...camcorder, or the type of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation... definition) image quality. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition),...
...GUIDE] on the HOME MENU (p. 61). 28 In that is fixed to [VIDEO]. • When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (Continued) Touch [Record SD (standard definition...camcorder, or the type of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation... definition) image quality. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition),...
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Operation flow You can make sure that is connected, and the connectors used. Refer to the connected jack. Continued , 43 Recording/Playback Playing the image on a TV Connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on your camcorder (p. 44). Use the ...you are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on the screen. Switch the input on your camcorder, and press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS). 3 Touch [TV CONNECT Guide]. 4 Touch the option that you on the LCD screen. r Connect your camcorder and the TV. Jacks on the TV to ...
Operation flow You can make sure that is connected, and the connectors used. Refer to the connected jack. Continued , 43 Recording/Playback Playing the image on a TV Connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on your camcorder (p. 44). Use the ...you are connecting the TV correctly using [TV CONNECT Guide] displayed on the screen. Switch the input on your camcorder, and press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS). 3 Touch [TV CONNECT Guide]. 4 Touch the option that you on the LCD screen. r Connect your camcorder and the TV. Jacks on the TV to ...
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...computer (p. 86). Touch to return to confirm the image. Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you cannot delete movies. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you to other devices. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 54)....restored once they are deleted. • During Easy Handycam operation, you to view images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo." In addition, this category enables you of the most advantageous way of connecting your camcorder. Deleting images You can delete the images on the LCD...
...computer (p. 86). Touch to return to confirm the image. Editing (OTHERS) category This category enables you cannot delete movies. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you to other devices. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can delete the images recorded on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 54)....restored once they are deleted. • During Easy Handycam operation, you to view images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo." In addition, this category enables you of the most advantageous way of connecting your camcorder. Deleting images You can delete the images on the LCD...
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... a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer to play back or edit them on your computer. z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on DVD devices. However, when you record...play the playlist back on other devices if the discs were recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 51). Create the playlist on your camcorder in the AVCHD format. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your computer. Discs recorded with your device or consult your dealer....
... a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer to play back or edit them on your computer. z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on DVD devices. However, when you record...play the playlist back on other devices if the discs were recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 51). Create the playlist on your camcorder in the AVCHD format. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your computer. Discs recorded with your device or consult your dealer....
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...movies. x Importing movies taken with your camcorder You can copy all the images on a disc taken with your camcorder. x Creating a disc in a computer environment where the operations are . Refer to the Help guide for AVCHD You can view movies with HD (high definition) image quality recorded on a disc using ...and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the software applications. This describes basic operations, from the supplied CD-ROM, you can be...
...movies. x Importing movies taken with your camcorder You can copy all the images on a disc taken with your camcorder. x Creating a disc in a computer environment where the operations are . Refer to the Help guide for AVCHD You can view movies with HD (high definition) image quality recorded on a disc using ...and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. About the help function of the software The Help guide explains all the software applications. This describes basic operations, from the supplied CD-ROM, you can be...
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... you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to restart it at this case, follow the instructions ...you do not need to your computer. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ 89 The short-cut icons,...website, you live in, then click [Next]. Restart your operating environment. The following installation screens may be configured according to ...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 to complete the installation. z Tips • See "First Step Guide...
... you agree, then click [Next]. 6 Connect your camcorder to restart it at this case, follow the instructions ...you do not need to your computer. http://www.sony.net/registration/di/ 89 The short-cut icons,...website, you live in, then click [Next]. Restart your operating environment. The following installation screens may be configured according to ...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 to complete the installation. z Tips • See "First Step Guide...
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... the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your camcorder to the computer and copying the still images. Install "First Step Guide" in recommended environment. - b Notes • The supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" does not operate on Mac OS. • Refer to "First Step Guide" for Windows XP), [Sony Picture Utility], [First Step Guide], your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver...
... the [FirstStepGuide] folder, to your camcorder to the computer and copying the still images. Install "First Step Guide" in recommended environment. - b Notes • The supplied software "Picture Motion Browser" does not operate on Mac OS. • Refer to "First Step Guide" for Windows XP), [Sony Picture Utility], [First Step Guide], your computer, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver...
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...DVD-RW/DVD+RW before you start taking shots. - About storage of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature. About the x.v.Color • x.v.Color is a more familiar term for color space in high temperatures for a longer time. - This standard can use or store the camcorder...is 10 °C (50 °F) or below, and the length of Sony. • xvYCC is not water resistant. About battery life • ...operation wears out the battery pack faster. Put the battery pack in a pocket to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as a rough guide...
...DVD-RW/DVD+RW before you start taking shots. - About storage of battery time remaining, depending on the operating conditions or ambient temperature. About the x.v.Color • x.v.Color is a more familiar term for color space in high temperatures for a longer time. - This standard can use or store the camcorder...is 10 °C (50 °F) or below, and the length of Sony. • xvYCC is not water resistant. About battery life • ...operation wears out the battery pack faster. Put the battery pack in a pocket to temperatures above 60 °C (140 °F), such as a rough guide...