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.... http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 Camcorder Using a Computer 86 Troubleshooting 91 Additional Information 103 Quick Reference 118 ...
.... http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website. 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 Camcorder Using a Computer 86 Troubleshooting 91 Additional Information 103 Quick Reference 118 ...
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... not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the collection and recycling location nearest you may result. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product. HDRSerial No. The number below . Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. ...product, you . CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the U.S.A.
... not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to the collection and recycling location nearest you may result. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product. HDRSerial No. The number below . Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. ...product, you . CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in the U.S.A.
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...DVD-R/DVD+R DL. On playing the disc on AVCHD format compatible devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for long periods of such materials may be copyrighted. About this manual • The images of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model HDR-UX7. ...
...DVD-R/DVD+R DL. On playing the disc on AVCHD format compatible devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony...a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for long periods of such materials may be copyrighted. About this manual • The images of the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on the model HDR-UX7. ...
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...high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 10 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7... .... 60 Finding 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/MEMORY) category 56...
...high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 10 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7... .... 60 Finding 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/MEMORY) category 56...
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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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... Approximate time (min.) required when you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 24) is displayed. HDR-UX5 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) Continuous recording time HD SD 60 70 60 75 60 75 75 95 75 100... time* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50 45 50 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 use an outside power source Make...
... Approximate time (min.) required when you remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 24) is displayed. HDR-UX5 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH60 (supplied) Continuous recording time HD SD 60 70 60 75 60 75 75 95 75 100... time* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50 45 50 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 use an outside power source Make...
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...start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD ...supplied) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* HD ...pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not...
...start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD ...supplied) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* HD ...pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not...
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... PHOTO F to record.** Press and hold lightly to light up the (Movie) lamp. If the POWER switch is set to light up the (Still) lamp. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A.
... PHOTO F to record.** Press and hold lightly to light up the (Movie) lamp. If the POWER switch is set to light up the (Still) lamp. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A.
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...] • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to turn on the slow motion pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your camcorder records sounds for about 3 seconds. b Notes • Sounds are not recorded during the about 3 ...the operation below is described as adjusting the focus using the dial. 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 ...
...] • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to turn on the slow motion pictures. (The default setting is [OFF].) Your camcorder records sounds for about 3 seconds. b Notes • Sounds are not recorded during the about 3 ...the operation below is described as adjusting the focus using the dial. 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 ...
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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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... (HQ)). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to set to change the page. HD HQ+ Records in the highest quality mode. (AVC HD 12M (HQ+)) HD HQ Records in high quality mode. (AVC HD...a recording mode to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD LP Increases the ... (bright). SD HQ Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 If the item is not on the expected recording time of scenes may ...
... (HQ)). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to set to change the page. HD HQ+ Records in the highest quality mode. (AVC HD 12M (HQ+)) HD HQ Records in high quality mode. (AVC HD...a recording mode to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. REC MODE You can select a recording mode to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD LP Increases the ... (bright). SD HQ Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 If the item is not on the expected recording time of scenes may ...
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... × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. STEADYSHOT You can... maximum shooting distance using the camera control dial (p. 38). Refer also to record, you select the zooming level. WIDE SELECT When recording with SD (standard definition) image quality, you want to zoom to [OFF] ( ) when using / . Set [STEADYSHOT] to a level greater than the default setting. z Tips • ...
... × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom. STEADYSHOT You can... maximum shooting distance using the camera control dial (p. 38). Refer also to record, you select the zooming level. WIDE SELECT When recording with SD (standard definition) image quality, you want to zoom to [OFF] ( ) when using / . Set [STEADYSHOT] to a level greater than the default setting. z Tips • ...
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You can set this function when you want to set to record more still images in relatively clear quality. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3.1M ( 3.1M ) Allows you to the camera ...HDRUX7) You can select an item you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. REDEYE REDUC You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before the flash automatically flashes when there is not on...
You can set this function when you want to set to record more still images in relatively clear quality. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3.1M ( 3.1M ) Allows you to the camera ...HDRUX7) You can select an item you shoot still images using the built-in flash, or an external flash (optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. REDEYE REDUC You can prevent redeye by activating the flash before the flash automatically flashes when there is not on...
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... [ 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 definition) image quality Continued , 71 Capacity of the "Memory... 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...
... [ 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 definition) image quality Continued , 71 Capacity of the "Memory... 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...
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... for image quality. • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. FILE NO. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDRUX7) See page 68. PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) HDR-UX7 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 4.6M 2848 × 1602 4.6M 28 70 56 135...fixed depending 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...
... for image quality. • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. FILE NO. WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDRUX7) See page 68. PHOTO SETTINGS (Continued) HDR-UX7 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 4.6M 2848 × 1602 4.6M 28 70 56 135...fixed depending 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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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items 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 PICT.... a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] for SD (standard definition) image quality 80 Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. Items tab DELETE DELETE ALL * Page a 48 a 49 tab DIVIDE...
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items 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 PICT.... a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] for SD (standard definition) image quality 80 Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. Items tab DELETE DELETE ALL * Page a 48 a 49 tab DIVIDE...
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... - Details on the OPTION MENU items Items you can set only on ; The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. When you want to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and... you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is switched from automatic to adjust focus) appears for telephoto. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is useful to wideangle (W side). To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1....
... - Details on the OPTION MENU items Items you can set only on ; The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. When you want to the top of the T (telephoto) side automatically and... you set [SPOT FOCUS], [FOCUS] is switched from automatic to adjust focus) appears for telephoto. b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is useful to wideangle (W side). To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1....
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TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). SCENE SELECTION You can also adjust the setting manually using a flash in still image recording mode. CANDLE ( ) Shoots candlelit scenes, without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. ...
TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). SCENE SELECTION You can also adjust the setting manually using a flash in still image recording mode. CANDLE ( ) Shoots candlelit scenes, without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. ...
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...Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p. 91 • Batteries/Power sources p. 92 • LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo p. 93 • Recording p. 94 • Playing back a disc on your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high... • Viewing images on . Still image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Recording format of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition) image quality) • Following menu items return to troubleshoot the problem. This is set the POWER switch to their defaults....
...Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p. 91 • Batteries/Power sources p. 92 • LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo p. 93 • Recording p. 94 • Playing back a disc on your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high... • Viewing images on . Still image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - Recording format of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition) image quality) • Following menu items return to troubleshoot the problem. This is set the POWER switch to their defaults....
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...the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for a long time. polarities correctly matching the +/ - marks (p. 121). • Remove any obstructions between the Remote ...SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in [SMTH SLW REC] - [X.V.COLOR] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 78), or turn on for your...
...the power has been turned on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for a long time. polarities correctly matching the +/ - marks (p. 121). • Remove any obstructions between the Remote ...SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in [SMTH SLW REC] - [X.V.COLOR] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the condition of [A.SHUT OFF] (p. 78), or turn on for your...