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...-11(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 Additional information on 100% recycled paper...
...-11(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 Additional information on 100% recycled paper...
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... that may cause undesired operation. Read this before operating your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Otherwise, fire or injury may result in the U.S.A. Refer to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. HDR-UX1...
... that may cause undesired operation. Read this before operating your Sony dealer regarding recycling of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You can help preserve our environment by returning your...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800222-SONY (7669). Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Otherwise, fire or injury may result in the U.S.A. Refer to the following two conditions: (1) This device may call upon your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product will increase eye hazard. HDR-UX1...
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... or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. "First Step Guide" for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you may not be determined by turning the equipment off and on use Sony discs or discs with the instructions, may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you ... that interference will not occur in accordance with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with two kinds of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. The supplied interface cable must be used in...
... or an experienced radio/TV technician for details. "First Step Guide" for your DVD Handycam. * Depending on the place you may not be determined by turning the equipment off and on use Sony discs or discs with the instructions, may cause the unsatisfactory recording/playback or you ... that interference will not occur in accordance with an *(for VIDEO CAMERA) mark for using your camcorder with two kinds of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with marks listed below. The supplied interface cable must be used in...
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... Stick Duo" into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. 7 You can be used with your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p. 33) or the ACCESS... lamp (p. 37) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Viewfinder LCD screen "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can...
... Stick Duo" into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camcorder. 7 You can be used with your camcorder.) Using the camcorder • Do not hold the camcorder by the following when either of the respective lamps of the POWER switch (p. 33) or the ACCESS... lamp (p. 37) is not dustproofed, dripproofed or waterproofed. Viewfinder LCD screen "Memory Stick" (You cannot use it in your camcorder.) • You cannot use any type of memory card except "Memory Stick Duo." • "Memory Stick PRO" and "Memory Stick PRO Duo" can...
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... of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for the contents of such materials may be copyrighted. To view your recordings on AVCHD format compatible devices. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the pixels are...systems differ depending on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Doing so might cause your camcorder to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of recordings cannot be contrary to malfunction. On playing the disc on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on a...
... of the LCD screen and the viewfinder used for the contents of such materials may be copyrighted. To view your recordings on AVCHD format compatible devices. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of the pixels are...systems differ depending on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Doing so might cause your camcorder to the copyright laws. Unauthorized recording of recordings cannot be contrary to malfunction. On playing the disc on other devices You can play back, or format discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality only on a...
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... reproduce colors. Also, the lens for your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The number value indicates... the amount of disc you can be used . About the marks used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system ...
... reproduce colors. Also, the lens for your camcorder is equipped with a Carl Zeiss lens, which was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9 The number value indicates... the amount of disc you can be used . About the marks used in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. It adopts the MTF measurement system ...
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...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 HD (high definition) images 18 Selecting the right disc 20 " HOME" and... Duo 37 Shooting Recording the images 40 Zooming Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Using the flash Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording...
...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 HD (high definition) images 18 Selecting the right disc 20 " HOME" and... Duo 37 Shooting Recording the images 40 Zooming Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording) Using the flash Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec) Recording in dark places (NightShot) Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects Recording...
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... Viewing "First Step Guide 105 Using a Macintosh computer 105 12 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU 93 PROGRAM AE, FADER, SPOT METER, etc. 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...
... Viewing "First Step Guide 105 Using a Macintosh computer 105 12 Viewing items on the OPTION MENU 93 PROGRAM AE, FADER, SPOT METER, etc. 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...
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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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... are recorded on the screen to select the right disc. • You will find a chart to help you use your camcorder (p. 40). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Read the supplied "Read This First" before you select a disc in the supplied "Read This First." Enjoying your...
... are recorded on the screen to select the right disc. • You will find a chart to help you use your camcorder (p. 40). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Read the supplied "Read This First" before you select a disc in the supplied "Read This First." Enjoying your...
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... screen on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 74). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be used with the SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be recorded with HD (high definition) image quality by connecting your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be converted to a DVD device. z Tips • If your camcorder to HD (high definition) image...
... screen on AVCHD format compatible devices (p. 74). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may not be used with the SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be recorded with HD (high definition) image quality by connecting your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be converted to a DVD device. z Tips • If your camcorder to HD (high definition) image...
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... be played on the image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). The recording format depends on DVD devices. B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. b Notes • AVCHD images cannot be described in this manual, except...
... be played on the image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). The recording format depends on DVD devices. B HD (high definition) image quality B SD (standard definition) image quality AVCHD format DVD format Image resolution: about 4.5 times of that of HD (high definition) images B Your camcorder offers both AVCHD and DVD recording formats. b Notes • AVCHD images cannot be described in this manual, except...
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...camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 19 M stands for Mbps. • 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 ... (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD...
...camcorder Recording time Expected recordable time on both sides of a disc. Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate, and this reduces the overall recording time. 19 M stands for Mbps. • 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 ... (standard definition) image quality ( ): the minimum recording time DVD format Approximate recordable time (min.) Recording mode SD 9M (HQ) (high quality) SD...
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... quality What you can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you selected. a - ( ) indicates the reference page. What ...high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 Selecting the right disc You can do on your camcorder (58) a a - - Formatting the used disc to play on other devices (70) a a a a Making additional recordings on your camcorder. Editing images on a finalized disc a a (78) - - Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD...
... quality What you can do with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of disc you selected. a - ( ) indicates the reference page. What ...high definition) image quality is 16:9 (wide). 20 Selecting the right disc You can do on your camcorder (58) a a - - Formatting the used disc to play on other devices (70) a a a a Making additional recordings on your camcorder. Editing images on a finalized disc a a (78) - - Finalizing required to use DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD...
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...- - again (76) Making longer recordings on your camcorder - a - - - (58) Editing images on your camcorder using this type of a disc - - - a a a Formatting the used disc to play the disc in a DVD drive on a a a a - - finalized disc (78) Creating DVD menus during finalizing (70) a - a - ( ...for DVD-RW. *2 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play on other a a -*2 a a devices (70) Making additional recordings on a computer. A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. 21 Enjoying your camcorder SD (standard definition) ...
...- - again (76) Making longer recordings on your camcorder - a - - - (58) Editing images on your camcorder using this type of a disc - - - a a a Formatting the used disc to play the disc in a DVD drive on a a a a - - finalized disc (78) Creating DVD menus during finalizing (70) a - a - ( ...for DVD-RW. *2 Finalizing is not finalized may cause the computer to play on other a a -*2 a a devices (70) Making additional recordings on a computer. A DVD+RW that is required to malfunction. 21 Enjoying your camcorder SD (standard definition) ...
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Enjoying your camcorder, open the "HOME MENU." You can select and delete them all at once. (HOME) (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Try [DELETE] in [EDIT] on the HOME MENU. Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 26). (HOME) Category (p. 27) 22 What should I don't want to keep these still images. See page 24 for all the functions of your camcorder. This menu is the gateway to all operations with your camcorder When you want to customize your camcorder " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for further details. I do?
Enjoying your camcorder, open the "HOME MENU." You can select and delete them all at once. (HOME) (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Try [DELETE] in [EDIT] on the HOME MENU. Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 26). (HOME) Category (p. 27) 22 What should I don't want to keep these still images. See page 24 for all the functions of your camcorder. This menu is the gateway to all operations with your camcorder When you want to customize your camcorder " HOME" and " OPTION" - the starting point for further details. I do?
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Turn on the OPTION MENU when you to make various settings. You can delete the image on the screen. (OPTION) Uh huh, the OPTION MENU items are viewing images, then try [DELETE]. See page 28 for further details. I want be sure which still image I do? What should I am deleting. Enjoying your camcorder " OPTION MENU" enables you are different, depending on what I'm doing. 23 You will find it easy to access functions directly Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment.
Turn on the OPTION MENU when you to make various settings. You can delete the image on the screen. (OPTION) Uh huh, the OPTION MENU items are viewing images, then try [DELETE]. See page 28 for further details. I want be sure which still image I do? What should I am deleting. Enjoying your camcorder " OPTION MENU" enables you are different, depending on what I'm doing. 23 You will find it easy to access functions directly Just a touch on the screen during shooting or playback displays the functions available at that moment.
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... the edit screen is explained as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD panel. • Be careful not to turn on your camcorder. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen with your fingers on the rear side of the LCD panel (touch panel) to show messages in...
... the edit screen is explained as explained above when you press the buttons on the LCD panel. • Be careful not to turn on your camcorder. Then, touch the buttons displayed on the screen with your fingers on the rear side of the LCD panel (touch panel) to show messages in...
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Enjoying your camcorder 3 Touch the category. (OTHERS) 7 Touch the image you want to delete. 4 Touch [EDIT]. 8 Touch t [YES] t . 5 Touch [ DELETE]. 6 Touch [ DELETE]. 25
Enjoying your camcorder 3 Touch the category. (OTHERS) 7 Touch the image you want to delete. 4 Touch [EDIT]. 8 Touch t [YES] t . 5 Touch [ DELETE]. 6 Touch [ DELETE]. 25