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...have any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with the specified type only. Replace the battery with this ...void your authority to these numbers whenever you may result. Refer to operate this equipment. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Use of...
...have any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with the specified type only. Replace the battery with this ...void your authority to these numbers whenever you may result. Refer to operate this equipment. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Use of...
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...be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Unauthorized recording of the manufacturing process and do ... Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or...sound are based on the model HDR-UX7. Read this manual are recorded without notice. • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used...
...be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. Unauthorized recording of the manufacturing process and do ... Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system for illustration purposes are captured using your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or...sound are based on the model HDR-UX7. Read this manual are recorded without notice. • Disc in this Operating Guide refers to 8cm DVD discs. • The illustrations used...
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... all scenes on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 56 Playing a disc on the disc (Formatting 62 Recording additional scenes after finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the ...35 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 35 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37...in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7 38 Viewing the images 40 Using PB zoom 42 Playing back a series of still images ...
... all scenes on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 56 Playing a disc on the disc (Formatting 62 Recording additional scenes after finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the ...35 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 35 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37...in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7 38 Viewing the images 40 Using PB zoom 42 Playing back a series of still images ...
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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) ...-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. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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) ...-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. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied.
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....) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery pack. 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 remove the battery pack or the AC...
....) Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you do when charging the battery pack. 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 remove the battery pack or the AC...
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... is not attached correctly. - 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 disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off the... 455 515 500 580 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 . The battery pack is on /off . Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and...
... is not attached correctly. - 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 disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off the... 455 515 500 580 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 . The battery pack is on /off . Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and...
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...setting is [3sec AFTER]. 38 [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] • [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 recorded as that of normal recording. b Notes •...• [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is finished. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is displayed in the default setting, the operation...
...setting is [3sec AFTER]. 38 [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] • [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 recorded as that of normal recording. b Notes •...• [TIMING] Select the recording start point after START/STOP is finished. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving slow-motion for about 12 seconds while [Recording...] is displayed in the default setting, the operation...
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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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...(Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. HD HQ+ Records in the highest quality mode. (AVC HD 12M (HQ+)) HD HQ Records in high quality mode. (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) B HD SP Records in standard quality mode. (AVC HD 7M (SP)) HD LP Increases the recording ...on the screen, touch v/V to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). If the item is anything...
...(Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. HD HQ+ Records in the highest quality mode. (AVC HD 12M (HQ+)) HD HQ Records in high quality mode. (AVC HD 9M (HQ)) B HD SP Records in standard quality mode. (AVC HD 7M (SP)) HD LP Increases the recording ...on the screen, touch v/V to record a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). If the item is anything...
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...set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images ...flash level lower. b Notes • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to be recorded. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the... the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. r (No flash): Records without flash. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. You can select an item you shoot still ...
...set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images ...flash level lower. b Notes • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to be recorded. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the... the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. r (No flash): Records without flash. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. You can select an item you shoot still ...
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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 Stick Duo" (MB) and ... 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 ...
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 Stick Duo" (MB) and ... 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 ...
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...for image quality. • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. GUIDEFRAME See page 69. Bottom: [STANDARD] is replaced with SD (standard definition) image quality b Notes • All numbers measured at the standard image quality level. STEADYSHOT ... (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 selected for each "Memory Stick Duo." B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the aspect ratio 4:3 with another one. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) ...
...for image quality. • All numbers measured when using a "Memory Stick Duo" made by Sony Corporation. GUIDEFRAME See page 69. Bottom: [STANDARD] is replaced with SD (standard definition) image quality b Notes • All numbers measured at the standard image quality level. STEADYSHOT ... (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 selected for each "Memory Stick Duo." B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the aspect ratio 4:3 with another one. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) ...
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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 ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE a 50...No tab) COPIES DATE/TIME SIZE DISC MENU** a 55 a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] 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 ... (Continued) See Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 79 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 ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE a 50...No tab) COPIES DATE/TIME SIZE DISC MENU** a 55 a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] 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 ... (Continued) See Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for SD (standard definition) image quality 80
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...and adjust the focal point to aim it is adjusted manually. • You can also adjust the focus manually using a conversion lens (optional).) - Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on distant subjects) to adjust focus) appears for a few seconds in .) (HDRUX7). To adjust the ... To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). SPOT FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. to be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch .
...and adjust the focal point to aim it is adjusted manually. • You can also adjust the focus manually using a conversion lens (optional).) - Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on distant subjects) to adjust focus) appears for a few seconds in .) (HDRUX7). To adjust the ... To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t in step 1. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). SPOT FOCUS You can blur out backgrounds and the subject stands out clearer. to be adjusted farther away. 3 Touch .
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... return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t in still image recording mode. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). Details on stage. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is automatically set to...
... return the setting to automatic exposure, touch [AUTO] t in still image recording mode. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). Details on stage. SPOT METER (Flexible spot meter) You can adjust and fix the exposure to the subject, so that it is automatically set to...
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... after about 1 minute. BACK LIGHT (p. 37) - Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - Switching on/off your camcorder is turned on . • It takes a few seconds for a while in a cool... Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) • The temperature of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition) image quality) • Following menu items return to the default settings ... 21). Recording format of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy...
... after about 1 minute. BACK LIGHT (p. 37) - Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - Switching on/off your camcorder is turned on . • It takes a few seconds for a while in a cool... Handycam operation, some menu items are reset.) • The temperature of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition) image quality) • Following menu items return to the default settings ... 21). Recording format of your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy...
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...SHUT OFF] (p. 78), or turn on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device with the +/- A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] ...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 for a while in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is trying to the wall outlet properly. •...
...SHUT OFF] (p. 78), or turn on the power again, or use the supplied Remote Commander. • Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device with the +/- A vibration is felt in your hand or a faint sound is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] ...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 for a while in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is trying to the wall outlet properly. •...
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...ActiFORCE" is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder is compatible with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. Note that can use or keep the "Memory Stick Duo" in the... JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot use may cause a malfunction. "InfoLITHIUM" H series battery packs have been improved when compared with HDR-UX7 is 4 GB. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according...
...ActiFORCE" is a lithium-ion battery pack that has functions for communicating information related to operating conditions between your camcorder is compatible with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. Note that can use or keep the "Memory Stick Duo" in the... JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot use may cause a malfunction. "InfoLITHIUM" H series battery packs have been improved when compared with HDR-UX7 is 4 GB. The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according...
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... 113 Additional Information Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still... (movie, 16:9): 1 430 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): 1 080 000 pixels Effective (still, 16:9): 1 490 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): 1 990 000 pixels HDR-UX7: CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels Effective (movie...
... 113 Additional Information Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows still... (movie, 16:9): 1 430 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): 1 080 000 pixels Effective (still, 16:9): 1 490 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): 1 990 000 pixels HDR-UX7: CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels Effective (movie...
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...Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 4.9 W, SD: 4.1 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.4 W, SD: 4.6 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 5.1 W, SD: 4.3 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.6 W, SD: 4.7 W Operating temperature 0 °...parts 72 × 87 × 145 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-UX7: 72 × 87 × 142 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 72 × 87 × 145 ...
...Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 4.9 W, SD: 4.1 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.4 W, SD: 4.6 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 5.1 W, SD: 4.3 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.6 W, SD: 4.7 W Operating temperature 0 °...parts 72 × 87 × 145 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-UX7: 72 × 87 × 142 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 72 × 87 × 145 ...