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...ink. 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...
...ink. 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...
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... • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used in each local language...using your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the model HDR-UX7. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder if ...recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to malfunction. Also, ... contrary to the copyright laws. These points are based on AVCHD format compatible devices. The number value indicates the amount of light...
... • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used in each local language...using your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the model HDR-UX7. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder if ...recording in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder to malfunction. Also, ... contrary to the copyright laws. These points are based on AVCHD format compatible devices. The number value indicates the amount of light...
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About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation. • These marks indicate the discs that can be used .
About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The following marks are used to indicate the type of disc you can use for a particular operation. • These marks indicate the discs that can be used .
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B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Movies are recorded on a disc, and still images are recorded on DVD devices. 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). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). Continued , 13 The recorded disc can be described in this...
B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Movies are recorded on a disc, and still images are recorded on DVD devices. 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). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). Continued , 13 The recorded disc can be described in this...
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... players or recorders, as they were recorded. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your TV and camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be converted to SD (standard definition) image quality. z Tips • You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, but they will be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder...
... players or recorders, as they were recorded. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your TV and camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be converted to SD (standard definition) image quality. z Tips • You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, but they will be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/recorder...
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... recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of 8 cm in a DVD drive on a computer. Continued , 15 Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your Camcorder You can do with your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to malfunction. HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder. a - - - - a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+R RW DL...
... recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of 8 cm in a DVD drive on a computer. Continued , 15 Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your Camcorder You can do with your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to malfunction. HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder. a - - - - a DVD+ DVD-R DVD+R RW DL...
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... of a disc. M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you select a right disc (p. 61). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on...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) 45 (34) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play) 32 (26) ...
... of a disc. M stands for Mbps. • If you use a double-sided disc, you select a right disc (p. 61). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on...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) 45 (34) AVC HD 5M (LP) (long play) 32 (26) ...
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....) b Notes • When you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 90 100 Typical recording time* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50... (p. 24) is displayed. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. 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 do when charging the battery pack. To...
....) b Notes • When you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. 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 90 100 Typical recording time* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50... (p. 24) is displayed. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. 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 do when charging the battery pack. To...
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...your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is on /off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image... 500 580 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 . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . **"HD" stands for high definition image quality,...
...your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only). • The power will not be supplied from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is on /off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image... 500 580 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 . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on . **"HD" stands for high definition image quality,...
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... ACCESS] appears on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. 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...
... ACCESS] appears on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. 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...
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b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of a disc midway. • Be careful not to record with SD (standard definition) image quality. Items displayed vary depending on - The disc will be damaged. If you format a disc during ...status of your camcorder, or the type of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to [VIDEO]. • When you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 15). If you select SD (standard definition) image quality...
b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of a disc midway. • Be careful not to record with SD (standard definition) image quality. Items displayed vary depending on - The disc will be damaged. If you format a disc during ...status of your camcorder, or the type of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD+RW, then to use it may cause your camcorder to [VIDEO]. • When you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 15). If you select SD (standard definition) image quality...
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...back on your camcorder. • is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 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 ...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 ...
...back on your camcorder. • is displayed on the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator, 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 ...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 ...
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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... to output audio signals. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs 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.
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... to output audio signals. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. Connect the white and red plugs 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.
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... quality are recorded in the images. • Some TVs may cause a malfunction. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 68). b Notes • When you play back a movie recorded with the 16:9 signal...
... quality are recorded in the images. • Some TVs may cause a malfunction. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with SD (standard definition) image quality on your camcorder when recording an image (p. 68). b Notes • When you play back a movie recorded with the 16:9 signal...
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...device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with an S VIDEO jack VCRs or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the... cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to other device. b Notes • You cannot dub to recorders connected with an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. A/V OUT jack Editing (Yellow) IN...
...device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with an S VIDEO jack VCRs or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to the input jack of the... cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to other device. b Notes • You cannot dub to recorders connected with an A/V connecting cable. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. A/V OUT jack Editing (Yellow) IN...
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...a disc menu. • No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 Discs recorded with other devices and DVD drives of computers - To create the DVD menu - Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of all device is short... (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP mode and 15 minutes or less in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with the AVCHD...
...a disc menu. • No DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 Discs recorded with other devices and DVD drives of computers - To create the DVD menu - Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of all device is short... (5 minutes or less in HQ mode, 8 minutes or less in SP mode and 15 minutes or less in LP mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with the AVCHD...
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... flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. RW or DVD+RW. Recordings cannot be added. Continued , 57 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. To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition...
... flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. RW or DVD+RW. Recordings cannot be added. Continued , 57 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. To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition...
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...[DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder again. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing ...operation is completed. • When using the following discs, Z flashes after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD...
...[DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder again. You cannot remove the disc until the finalizing ...operation is completed. • When using the following discs, Z flashes after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD...
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... between scenes. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your dealer. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder in the AVCHD format. However, we do not guarantee playback on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 90). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on some...
... between scenes. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your dealer. For details, refer to the instruction manual of your camcorder in the AVCHD format. However, we do not guarantee playback on the supplied CD-ROM (p. 90). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on some...
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... midway. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 13. 6 Touch the option that is no need 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 ...formatting it. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be played on the screen. 62 Replace it has to be finalized again to enable the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. b Notes • The screen message will be different if the disc was formatted with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize...
... midway. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 13. 6 Touch the option that is no need 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 ...formatting it. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be played on the screen. 62 Replace it has to be finalized again to enable the disc to be formatted into your camcorder. b Notes • The screen message will be different if the disc was formatted with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize...