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... 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 Spanish Quick Guide/ 130 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony...
... 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 Spanish Quick Guide/ 130 Guía rápida en español © 2007 Sony...
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...AVCHD format compatible devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on the model HDR-UX7..., and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. To view your camcorder (Continued)... On playing the disc on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15...
...AVCHD format compatible devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used on the model HDR-UX7..., and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Take images of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. To view your camcorder (Continued)... On playing the disc on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. The number value indicates the amount of a Carl Zeiss lens. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15...
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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 . About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9
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... flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). 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). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). Movies are recorded on a disc, and still images are recorded on the screen to select the right disc. When...
... flow B Prepare the right disc (p. 15). 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). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). Movies are recorded on a disc, and still images are recorded on the screen to select the right disc. When...
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... a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45) You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. B Editing the disc on a computer (p. 86) Using a computer, you can play a disc with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may erase its contents without warning. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage...
... a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45) You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. B Editing the disc on a computer (p. 86) Using a computer, you can play a disc with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may erase its contents without warning. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage...
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... do with your camcorder. SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type DVD-RW*1 VIDEO VR Disc symbols a - - A DVD+RW that is required to play on other devices (56) a Making additional recordings on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of a - - - - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or...
... do with your camcorder. SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type DVD-RW*1 VIDEO VR Disc symbols a - - A DVD+RW that is required to play on other devices (56) a Making additional recordings on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of a - - - - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or...
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... ): 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 ...(LP) (long play) 60 (44) 110 (80) b Notes • The aspect ratio of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly ...
... ): 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 ...(LP) (long play) 60 (44) 110 (80) b Notes • The aspect ratio of images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Movies containing quickly ...
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... while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). 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 ... pack. information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. 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...
... while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). 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 ... pack. information for up to 20 seconds by pressing DISP/BATT INFO again while the information is turned off. 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...
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...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 on. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. Battery pack NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time ...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 damaged. - Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and...
...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 on. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. Battery pack NP-FH70 NP-FH100 Continuous recording time ...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 damaged. - Middle: When the LCD backlight turns off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and...
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... 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 SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). b Notes...use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the 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...
... 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 SELECT GUIDE] during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). b Notes...use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. When the disc cover opens slightly, open it clicks. b Notes • Remove dust or fingerprints from the 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...
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...disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder is fixed to record new images, see "Deleting all of the disc. If you format a disc during formatting. •... ACCESS lamp is flashing - If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 15). b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that...
...disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording on the disc condition or recorded materials. • It may cause your camcorder to your camcorder is fixed to record new images, see "Deleting all of the disc. If you format a disc during formatting. •... ACCESS lamp is flashing - If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use a DVD-RW, select a recording format, [VIDEO] or [VR], (p. 15). b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of disc inserted. 7 Touch the option that...
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... sound. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on the power zoom lever. 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...You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 68) if you need an AVCHD format device compatible 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 converted to 5.1ch surround ...
... sound. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on the power zoom lever. 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...You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 68) if you need an AVCHD format device compatible 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 converted to 5.1ch surround ...
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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. Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. 44 Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red)... connecting cable is also needed to the audio input jack of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard...
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. Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. 44 Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red)... connecting cable is also needed to the audio input jack of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality are played back with SD (standard...
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... image) with the HDMI cable. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with...
... image) with the HDMI cable. Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (wide) or 4:3 TV Images recorded with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the 16:9 signal, display the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on a 4:3 TV that is converted to your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of the external device with...
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... or DVD/HDD recorders. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with the devices to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your camcorder...
... or DVD/HDD recorders. B A/V connecting cable with S VIDEO (optional) When connecting to another device via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with the devices to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your camcorder...
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... Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play these discs. • In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created instead of all kinds should be played on it (p. 64). UNFINALIZE You ... and use the disc again (p. 62). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of computers - FORMAT You can select a type of computers. Recorded time is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). FORMAT You can enable discs to be...
... Playback compatibility with all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD format can play these discs. • In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created instead of all kinds should be played on it (p. 64). UNFINALIZE You ... and use the disc again (p. 62). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of computers - FORMAT You can select a type of computers. Recorded time is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 60). FORMAT You can enable discs to be...
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If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you use DVD- RW or DVD+RW. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to add a recording. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Recordings cannot be added. ... disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added. Continued , 57 To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. 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) image quality.
If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to confirm that you use DVD- RW or DVD+RW. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to add a recording. To do so, cancel Easy Handycam operation. Recordings cannot be added. ... disc (p. 64) Recordings cannot be added. Continued , 57 To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. 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) image quality.
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...need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of your camcorder. - Utilizing Recording Media Select [NO MENU] if you set to ... (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. Remove the disc from 4 types of DVD- Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode) z Tips • When you do this operation with DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • After the...
...need to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of your camcorder. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - When you connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of your camcorder. - Utilizing Recording Media Select [NO MENU] if you set to ... (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. Remove the disc from 4 types of DVD- Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality, except DVD-RW (VR mode) z Tips • When you do this operation with DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • After the...
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...a disc on depends on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of the computer can play back the disc correctly on your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be played smoothly... to play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer to the instruction manual supplied with your device or consult your camcorder in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may freeze for an instant ...
...a disc on depends on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of the computer can play back the disc correctly on your camcorder. • Some discs cannot be played smoothly... to play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer to the instruction manual supplied with your device or consult your camcorder in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may freeze for an instant ...
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...* To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted into your camcorder. One of a disc midway. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 13. 6 ... the disc was formatted with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor 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...
...* To create a disc menu (DVD menu) on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to be formatted. A DVD-R/DVD+R DL cannot be formatted into your camcorder. One of a disc midway. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 13. 6 ... the disc was formatted with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor 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...