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...Camcorder What you 26 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam...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... SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant...
...Camcorder What you 26 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam...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... SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant...
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...(SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Enjoying Your Camcorder " HOME" and " OPTION" - Continued , 17 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 65)*. * You can use during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the ... 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" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18).
...(SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Enjoying Your Camcorder " HOME" and " OPTION" - Continued , 17 the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 65)*. * You can use during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the ... 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" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18).
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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 Remote Commander (1) (p. 121) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 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) USB cable (1) (p. 54) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 121) A button-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder...
Instruction Manual
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...) 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). It may take some time for recording (p. 15). Format the disc...it further. 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p.106). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.].
...) 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). It may take some time for recording (p. 15). Format the disc...it further. 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p.106). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.].
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...• When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. If you format a disc during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder: - Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover...camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is completed, you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the screen. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition...
...• When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. If you format a disc during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder: - Move the belt to the bottom of the camcorder, then open the disc cover...camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is completed, you catch the belt when closing the disc cover. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE] on the screen. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition...
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...images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus. appears on the screen. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to record. [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press it while pressing the green button. 2... (Still) lamp. If the POWER switch is set to light up the (Movie) lamp. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [FINE] quality. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. Still images ...
...images are automatically optimally adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. If the POWER switch is set to adjust the focus. appears on the screen. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to record. [STBY] t [REC] To stop recording, press it while pressing the green button. 2... (Still) lamp. If the POWER switch is set to light up the (Movie) lamp. Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam) With this Easy Handycam operation, most of the camera settings are recorded in [FINE] quality. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. Still images ...
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... [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with SD (standard definition) image quality, the recording format is fixed to VIDEO (p. 62). • (OPTION) does not appear on the screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to the images, or if you finalize... to display adjustable menu settings (p. 17, 65). disappears Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 64). 32 See page 56 on the screen. For details, see page 91. • When formatting DVD-RW discs with /. b Notes • You cannot make various settings. Easy Recording...
... [SOUND SETTINGS] t [VOLUME], then adjust the volume with SD (standard definition) image quality, the recording format is fixed to VIDEO (p. 62). • (OPTION) does not appear on the screen. • Cancel Easy Handycam operation if you want to add effects to the images, or if you finalize... to display adjustable menu settings (p. 17, 65). disappears Adjustable menu settings during Easy Handycam operation (p. 64). 32 See page 56 on the screen. For details, see page 91. • When formatting DVD-RW discs with /. b Notes • You cannot make various settings. Easy Recording...
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... images on the LCD screen to confirm the image. b Notes • Images cannot be deleted. In addition, this category enables you to utilize your camcorder by connecting it by touching (OPTION) t tab t [DELETE]. PRINT You can delete the images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 54). Insert a ...), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the image to be restored once they are deleted. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot delete movies. Press and hold the image on the TV (p. 43). Touch to return to your computer (p. 86). Cancel Easy...
... images on the LCD screen to confirm the image. b Notes • Images cannot be deleted. In addition, this category enables you to utilize your camcorder by connecting it by touching (OPTION) t tab t [DELETE]. PRINT You can delete the images on a connected PictBridge printer (p. 54). Insert a ...), touch (OTHERS) t [DELETE]. 2 Touch [ DELETE]. 3 Touch [ DELETE]. 4 Touch the image to be restored once they are deleted. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot delete movies. Press and hold the image on the TV (p. 43). Touch to return to your computer (p. 86). Cancel Easy...
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... point, as you cannot divide movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie to the beginning of the selected movie. It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.... The movie pauses. Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • Even...
... point, as you cannot divide movies. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) t [EDIT]. 2 Touch [DIVIDE]. 3 Touch the movie to the beginning of the selected movie. It may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments.... The movie pauses. Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • Even...
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...on the disc in the Playlist In step 2, touch [ ADD ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . Make sure to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST]. To add all the movies on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return ...to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . 2 Touch the scene from which the Playlist is marked with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • During Easy Handycam operation, you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. Continued , 51 b Notes • You can add a maximum...
...on the disc in the Playlist In step 2, touch [ ADD ALL] t [YES] t [YES] t . Make sure to insert the recorded disc into your camcorder. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (VIEW IMAGES) t [PLAYLIST]. To add all the movies on the LCD screen to confirm the image. Touch to return ...to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . 2 Touch the scene from which the Playlist is marked with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • During Easy Handycam operation, you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. Continued , 51 b Notes • You can add a maximum...
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...use DVD- Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to add a recording. RW or DVD+RW. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation..., you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you wish to a finalized disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added. Recordings cannot be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition...
...use DVD- Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to add a recording. RW or DVD+RW. To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation..., you cannot add recordings to a finalized disc even if you wish to a finalized disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added. Recordings cannot be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition...
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...you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of DVD- b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is completed on your camcorder again. Finalizing restarts when you do not create a disc menu. 3... Touch . RW. When you set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after finalizing is fixed to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu appears for the SD (standard definition) image quality. Discs recorded with HD (high definition...
...you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of DVD- b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is completed on your camcorder again. Finalizing restarts when you do not create a disc menu. 3... Touch . RW. When you set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after finalizing is fixed to create a disc menu (or DVD menu) and finalize the disc, the disc menu appears for the SD (standard definition) image quality. Discs recorded with HD (high definition...
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.... • In the case of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is on other devices. b Notes • Even the still images protected ...). To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" 63 To format a disc with SD (standard definition) image quality • Select the recording format, VIDEO mode or VR mode, for DVD+RW. Utilizing Recording Media The disc will be formatted into your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. 4 ...
.... • In the case of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is on other devices. b Notes • Even the still images protected ...). To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" 63 To format a disc with SD (standard definition) image quality • Select the recording format, VIDEO mode or VR mode, for DVD+RW. Utilizing Recording Media The disc will be formatted into your camcorder. 3 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. 4 ...
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...8226; When you wish to turn on a finalized disc during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to prevent your camcorder, and do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Recording additional scenes after the following steps, if ...scenes. For the discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • When using finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) discs, you slide the POWER switch and turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to ...
...8226; When you wish to turn on a finalized disc during the operation. • Do not apply shock or vibration to prevent your camcorder, and do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. 4 Touch [YES] t [YES]. 5 When [Completed.] appears, touch . Recording additional scenes after the following steps, if ...scenes. For the discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • When using finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) discs, you slide the POWER switch and turn on the (Movie) lamp. 3 Insert the finalized disc into your camcorder. A confirmation screen appears to prompt you to ...
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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...
... 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...
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... to change the page. Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. When the item you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not ...work under the situation. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears when you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 79 If ...
... to change the page. Tab 2 Touch the desired item. Activating functions using your camcorder at the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. When the item you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not ...work under the situation. b Notes • The tabs and items that appears when you cannot find the desired item, touch another tab. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 79 If ...
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...OFF (CHG) for SD (standard definition) image quality) • Following ...HDR-UX7) - Menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, most of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for more than 12 hours. - [FOCUS] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [MICREF LEVEL] Continued , 91 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony...high. Switching on/off your camcorder is turned on . • Attach a charged battery pack to be used simultaneously p. 99 Overall operations/Easy Handycam...
...OFF (CHG) for SD (standard definition) image quality) • Following ...HDR-UX7) - Menu settings have changed automatically. • During Easy Handycam operation, most of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for more than 12 hours. - [FOCUS] - [SPOT FOCUS] - [EXPOSURE] - [SPOT METER] - [SCENE SELECTION] - [WHITE BAL.] - [MICREF LEVEL] Continued , 91 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony...high. Switching on/off your camcorder is turned on . • Attach a charged battery pack to be used simultaneously p. 99 Overall operations/Easy Handycam...
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... a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK 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...
... a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK 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...
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... conditions are recording with the disc. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. there is no disc in a cool place (p. 110). This is not a malfunction. The color of the way the image device...starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may shorten (p. 16). Because of the image is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 37). The recording stops. • The temperature of a disc. • Depending on DVD+RW with HD (high definition) image quality. - recording movies on...
... conditions are recording with the disc. The BACK LIGHT function does not function. • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. there is no disc in a cool place (p. 110). This is not a malfunction. The color of the way the image device...starts/stops. • On your camcorder, there may shorten (p. 16). Because of the image is not correctly displayed. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to OFF (p. 37). The recording stops. • The temperature of a disc. • Depending on DVD+RW with HD (high definition) image quality. - recording movies on...
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... DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) ...high definition) image quality, you press .. • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by finalizing the disc again (p. 58). Refer to edit. • You cannot edit the disc on your camcorder... (p. 15). • You cannot delete a scene during Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be ... previous scene when you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 60). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 106...
... DVD-RW recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with SD (standard definition) ...high definition) image quality, you press .. • If playback crosses 2 titles made automatically by finalizing the disc again (p. 58). Refer to edit. • You cannot edit the disc on your camcorder... (p. 15). • You cannot delete a scene during Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device cannot be ... previous scene when you need a device compatible with AVCHD format (p. 60). • Clean the disc using a soft cloth (p. 106...
