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...(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-UX1 Enjoying your camcorder 16 Getting Started 29 Shooting 40 Playback 48 Editing 58 Dubbing/printing 65 Utilizing recording media 69 Customizing your 80 camcorder Using a Computer 100 Troubleshooting 107 Additional 127 Information Quick 142 Reference © 2006 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and...
...(1) Digital HD Video Camera Recorder Operating Guide HDR-UX1 Enjoying your camcorder 16 Getting Started 29 Shooting 40 Playback 48 Editing 58 Dubbing/printing 65 Utilizing recording media 69 Customizing your 80 camcorder Using a Computer 100 Troubleshooting 107 Additional 127 Information Quick 142 Reference © 2006 Sony Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product and...
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... the plug. Cleaning Unplug the set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that it is provided. - for future reference. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by forcing it from the appliance. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions...of power source indicated on the appliance, or the one blade wider than the other materials. - Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the plug should be equipped with a cloth or other ). The set may cause hazards. To...
... the plug. Cleaning Unplug the set may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that it is provided. - for future reference. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by forcing it from the appliance. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions...of power source indicated on the appliance, or the one blade wider than the other materials. - Installation Water and Moisture Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. If the plug should be equipped with a cloth or other ). The set may cause hazards. To...
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... Do not attempt to service the set due to rain or water. - Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Safety Check Upon completion of time, unplug it from...
... Do not attempt to service the set due to rain or water. - Adjust only those controls that are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by a qualified technician to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. Safety Check Upon completion of time, unplug it from...
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...U.S.A. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Read this before operating your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-...15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in hazardous radiation exposure. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the following...
...U.S.A. CAUTION You are cautioned that may call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product, you call : Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Read this before operating your Sony dealer regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-...15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. If you have any changes or modifications not expressly approved in hazardous radiation exposure. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the following...
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... Part 15 of recording / playback, we recommend that interference will not occur in your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use the following measures: - "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Consult the dealer or an...DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other than above may not be used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. Notes on the place you can use Sony...
... Part 15 of recording / playback, we recommend that interference will not occur in your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on a circuit different from your DVD Handycam. * Depending on use the following measures: - "Operating Guide" (This manual) - Consult the dealer or an...DVD Handycam. • Using a disc other than above may not be used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to radio communications. Notes on the place you can use Sony...
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...equipment. Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use in a malfunction of your camcorder. 7 "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to remove the battery pack or... "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 135). • To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. You can be used only with your camcorder There are two sizes of the POWER switch (p. 33) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 37) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Memory...
...equipment. Pushing the plug forcibly into the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. Types of "Memory Stick" you can use in a malfunction of your camcorder. 7 "Memory Stick Duo" (This size can use "Memory Stick Duo" marked with "Memory Stick" compatible equipment Be sure to remove the battery pack or... "Maintenance and precautions" (p. 135). • To prevent discs from being lost, do not do the following parts. You can be used only with your camcorder There are two sizes of the POWER switch (p. 33) or the ACCESS lamp (p. 37) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Memory...
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... recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. To view your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. On playing the disc on other materials may be copyrighted. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording...
... recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on AVCHD format compatible devices. To view your camcorder (Continued) About menu items, LCD panel, viewfinder, and lens • A menu item that appear constantly on the LCD screen and the viewfinder. On playing the disc on other materials may be copyrighted. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording...
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... available depend on the disc used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the marks used . Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The following...
... available depend on the disc used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. About the marks used . Also, the lens for video cameras and offers a quality typical of light from a subject coming into the lens. It adopts the MTF measurement system for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The following...
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Table of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 16 Experience the beauty of menus 22 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 29 Step 2: Charging the battery... slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control ring 10 Read this before using it. Taking advantage of two types of HD (high definition) images 18 Selecting the right disc 20 " HOME" and " OPTION" -
Table of Contents Read This First (supplied) Provides features and information about the camcorder you should know before operating your camcorder 5 Subject examples and solutions 14 Enjoying your camcorder Operation flow 16 Experience the beauty of menus 22 Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items 29 Step 2: Charging the battery... slow-motion (SMTH SLW REC) Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control ring 10 Read this before using it. Taking advantage of two types of HD (high definition) images 18 Selecting the right disc 20 " HOME" and " OPTION" -
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...48 Using PB zoom Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Playing the image on a TV 52 Editing (OTHERS) category 58 Deleting images 58 Dividing the image 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category 65 Dubbing a disc 65 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD...disc compatible with playback on other devices 74 Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 Deleting all scenes on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 70 Playing a disc on the disc (Formatting 76 Recording additional scenes after finalizing (Unfinalize 78 Checking the disc information 79 Continued...
...48 Using PB zoom Playing back a series of still images (Slide show) Playing the image on a TV 52 Editing (OTHERS) category 58 Deleting images 58 Dividing the image 60 Creating the Playlist 61 Dubbing/printing (SELECT DEVICES) category 65 Dubbing a disc 65 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD...disc compatible with playback on other devices 74 Finding the right disc - DISC SELECT GUIDE 75 Deleting all scenes on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 70 Playing a disc on the disc (Formatting 76 Recording additional scenes after finalizing (Unfinalize 78 Checking the disc information 79 Continued...
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Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 80 Using the HOME MENU List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS 82...LANG 91 (Items to set clock and language) GENERAL SET 91 (Other setup items) Activating functions using the OPTION MENU 92 Using the OPTION MENU Recording items on the OPTION MENU 99 VOLUME, SLIDE SHOW, SLIDE SHOW SET, ...etc. Viewing items on the OPTION MENU 93 PROGRAM AE, FADER, SPOT METER, etc. Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer 100 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 102 Viewing ...
Customizing your camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of the HOME MENU 80 Using the HOME MENU List of the (SETTINGS) category items MOVIE SETTINGS 82...LANG 91 (Items to set clock and language) GENERAL SET 91 (Other setup items) Activating functions using the OPTION MENU 92 Using the OPTION MENU Recording items on the OPTION MENU 99 VOLUME, SLIDE SHOW, SLIDE SHOW SET, ...etc. Viewing items on the OPTION MENU 93 PROGRAM AE, FADER, SPOT METER, etc. Using a Computer What you can do with Windows computer 100 Installing the "First Step Guide" and software 102 Viewing ...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 107 Warning indicators and messages 122 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 127 About the Disc 129 About the AVCHD format 131 About the "Memory Stick 132 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 134 Maintenance and precautions 135 Specifications 138 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 142 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 147 Glossary 150 Index ...152 13
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 107 Warning indicators and messages 122 Additional Information Using your camcorder abroad 127 About the Disc 129 About the AVCHD format 131 About the "Memory Stick 132 About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack 134 Maintenance and precautions 135 Specifications 138 Quick Reference Identifying parts and controls 142 Indicators displayed during recording/playback 147 Glossary 150 Index ...152 13
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A child on the stage under a spot light B Spotlight 95 Fireworks with all its splendor B Sunset&Moon 95 B Focus 94 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot 45 B Color Slow Shutter 96 Playback Viewing on the TV screen Playing the disc on another device Editing, others Deleting the unnecessary images Copying a disc for your friend Using the disc again Using your camcorder on a trip 52 74 58 65 76 127 15
A child on the stage under a spot light B Spotlight 95 Fireworks with all its splendor B Sunset&Moon 95 B Focus 94 A sleeping child under dim light B NightShot 45 B Color Slow Shutter 96 Playback Viewing on the TV screen Playing the disc on another device Editing, others Deleting the unnecessary images Copying a disc for your friend Using the disc again Using your camcorder on a trip 52 74 58 65 76 127 15
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Enjoying your camcorder (p. 40). B Prepare the right disc (p. 20). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Read the supplied "Read This First" before you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (page 75) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." 16 Movies ...screen to select the right disc. • You will find a chart to help you select a disc in the supplied "Read This First." B Shoot using your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories. B Initialize the disc (p. 37). When you format the disc, you...
Enjoying your camcorder (p. 40). B Prepare the right disc (p. 20). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Read the supplied "Read This First" before you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (page 75) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." 16 Movies ...screen to select the right disc. • You will find a chart to help you select a disc in the supplied "Read This First." B Shoot using your camcorder Operation flow B Unpack the camcorder and the supplied accessories. B Initialize the disc (p. 37). When you format the disc, you...
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... recorded in the AVCHD format The camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 17 b Notes • Install the supplied application software on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 74). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. Using a computer, you can edit or copy images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality by connecting your camcorder to HD (high definition) image quality...
... recorded in the AVCHD format The camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 17 b Notes • Install the supplied application software on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 74). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. Using a computer, you can edit or copy images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality by connecting your camcorder to HD (high definition) image quality...
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... definition) Records high definition images. The recording format depends on DVD devices. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality of AVCHD format (p. 131). Recommended whether or not you use a new disc on the compatible devices only. b Notes • DVD-RW (VR mode) discs can be played on your camcorder (p. 37). Select the image quality when you have a high definition...
... definition) Records high definition images. The recording format depends on DVD devices. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality of AVCHD format (p. 131). Recommended whether or not you use a new disc on the compatible devices only. b Notes • DVD-RW (VR mode) discs can be played on your camcorder (p. 37). Select the image quality when you have a high definition...
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...• If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on one side of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time ...26) 45 (34) 60 (50) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD...time of the disc (p. 129). Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically...
...• If you use a double-sided disc, you can record on one side of a disc HD (high definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time AVCHD format Approximate recordable time ...26) 45 (34) 60 (50) SD (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD 6M (SP) (standard quality) SD...time of the disc (p. 129). Enjoying your camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically...
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What you can do on your camcorder using this page. HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in the supplied "Read This First." • [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 75). •... depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of images recorded with your camcorder (60) a a - - Formatting the used disc to play on other devices (70) a a a a Making additional recordings on your camcorder. a - ( ) indicates the reference page...
What you can do on your camcorder using this page. HD (high definition) image quality What you selected. Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+R DL discs of 8 cm in the supplied "Read This First." • [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 75). •... depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of images recorded with your camcorder (60) a a - - Formatting the used disc to play on other devices (70) a a a a Making additional recordings on your camcorder. a - ( ) indicates the reference page...
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finalized disc (78) Creating DVD menus during finalizing (70) a - a a a Formatting the used disc to play the disc in a DVD drive on your camcorder using this type of a disc - - - again (76) Making longer recordings on your camcorder - Enjoying your camcorder SD (standard definition) image quality What you can do on your camcorder - A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. 21 a - - - (58) Editing...
finalized disc (78) Creating DVD menus during finalizing (70) a - a a a Formatting the used disc to play the disc in a DVD drive on your camcorder using this type of a disc - - - again (76) Making longer recordings on your camcorder - Enjoying your camcorder SD (standard definition) image quality What you can do on your camcorder - A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. 21 a - - - (58) Editing...
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.... Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen with your fingers on the rear side of the LCD panel (touch panel) to turn on your camcorder. Perform the same actions as an example. 1 Slide the POWER switch to support it. To select the screen language, touch (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET... MENU Category (p. 27) 24 Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to press the buttons below the LCD panel accidentally while using the touch panel. • If the buttons on the LCD panel. • Be careful not to show messages in a specified language...
.... Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen with your fingers on the rear side of the LCD panel (touch panel) to turn on your camcorder. Perform the same actions as an example. 1 Slide the POWER switch to support it. To select the screen language, touch (SETTINGS) t [CLOCK/ LANG] t [ LANGUAGE SET... MENU Category (p. 27) 24 Changing the language setting You can change the on-screen displays to press the buttons below the LCD panel accidentally while using the touch panel. • If the buttons on the LCD panel. • Be careful not to show messages in a specified language...