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... finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you 26 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 30 Recording the images... 33 Zooming 35 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 35 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during...DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 54 Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category 56 Making the disc compatible with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7...
... finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you 26 Step 5: Inserting a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo 27 Recording/Playback Easy Recording/Playback (Easy Handycam 30 Recording the images... 33 Zooming 35 Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 35 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during...DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 54 Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category 56 Making the disc compatible with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7...
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... (p. 30). On the items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE* 34 PHOTO* 34 SMTH SLW REC ...* 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE 61 FORMAT* 62 FORMAT* 63 UNFINALIZE 64 DISC INFO 56 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Enjoying Your Camcorder " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18). Continued , 17
... (p. 30). On the items in the (SETTINGS) category you can set these items during Easy Handycam operation, see page 80. Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE* 34 PHOTO* 34 SMTH SLW REC ...* 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE 61 FORMAT* 62 FORMAT* 63 UNFINALIZE 64 DISC INFO 56 (SETTINGS) category To customize your camcorder (HELP) Displays a description of menus " HOME MENU" - Enjoying Your Camcorder " HOME" and " OPTION" - Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18). Continued , 17
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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) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 121) A button-type lithium ... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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) Wireless Remote Commander (1) (p. 121) A button-type lithium ... supplied items Make sure that item supplied. The number in the parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder.
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...) 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). Format the disc, following the instructions on the disc type and condition... on the LCD screen, then the disc cover opens slightly, automatically. Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. b Notes • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Continued , 27
...) 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). Format the disc, following the instructions on the disc type and condition... on the LCD screen, then the disc cover opens slightly, automatically. Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. b Notes • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Continued , 27
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...camcorder is fixed 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 • When you use it may take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints, etc. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition...8226; You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is turned off. z Tips •...
...camcorder is fixed 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 • When you use it may take care not to smudge the surface with fingerprints, etc. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition...8226; You can remove the disc when a power source is connected to your camcorder even when your camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is turned off. z Tips •...
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... this category enables you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV to your camcorder. Deleting the movies on the LCD screen to be restored once they are deleted. • During Easy Handycam operation, you to other devices. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can print ... You can delete the images recorded on the TV (p. 43). Deleting images You can connect your camcorder to view images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your computer (p. 86). Cancel Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Images cannot be deleted. z Tips • You can select up...
... this category enables you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV to your camcorder. Deleting the movies on the LCD screen to be restored once they are deleted. • During Easy Handycam operation, you to other devices. (OTHERS) category Item list DELETE You can print ... You can delete the images recorded on the TV (p. 43). Deleting images You can connect your camcorder to view images on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" using your computer (p. 86). Cancel Easy Handycam operation. b Notes • Images cannot be deleted. z Tips • You can select up...
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Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • Even if the divided movie is included in the Playlist, the movie is played back. 4 Touch... this operation only with . Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while editing images. The movie is not divided in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) ...
Adjusts the dividing point more precisely after the dividing point has been selected with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • Even if the divided movie is included in the Playlist, the movie is played back. 4 Touch... this operation only with . Play and pause toggles as your camcorder while editing images. The movie is not divided in the Playlist. • A slight difference may occur from your camcorder selects the dividing point based on about half-second increments. Cancel Easy Handycam operation. 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS) ...
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... do this operation only with . Playing the Playlist Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . 2 Touch the scene from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. Touch to return to insert the disc on (OPTION). The original scenes are not changed, even if you can add a movie ... the scene to be added to confirm the image. Creating the Playlist Editing A Playlist is marked with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • During Easy Handycam operation, you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. It may damage the disc. To erase ...
... do this operation only with . Playing the Playlist Make sure to the previous screen. 4 Touch t [YES] t . 2 Touch the scene from your camcorder while editing the Playlist. Touch to return to insert the disc on (OPTION). The original scenes are not changed, even if you can add a movie ... the scene to be added to confirm the image. Creating the Playlist Editing A Playlist is marked with DVD-RW (VR mode) for the SD (standard definition) image quality. • During Easy Handycam operation, you edit or delete the scenes in the Playlist. It may damage the disc. To erase ...
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...8226; During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is completed on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder is attached at...DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • After the disc is finalized, " " is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after finalizing is fixed to [STYLE1]. 59 Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder...
...8226; During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is completed on your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during finalizing. To select a disc menu style 1 In step 4, touch (OPTION) t [DISC MENU]. 2 Select the desired style from your camcorder is attached at...DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • After the disc is finalized, " " is set to off and disconnect the AC Adaptor after finalizing is fixed to [STYLE1]. 59 Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality - b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder...
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...Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to be formatted in the different recording format. • In the case of DVD+RW with SD (standard definition), you use a double-sided disc, ... you format DVD-RW during formatting. • When you cannot change the aspect ratio. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Utilizing Recording Media The disc will be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p....
...Adaptor as the power source to prevent your camcorder from running out of power during formatting. • Do not apply shock or vibration to be formatted in the different recording format. • In the case of DVD+RW with SD (standard definition), you use a double-sided disc, ... you format DVD-RW during formatting. • When you cannot change the aspect ratio. • You cannot format a disc that has been protected on other devices. Utilizing Recording Media The disc will be formatted into your camcorder, and do not disconnect the AC Adaptor during Easy Handycam operation (p....
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...Adaptor during the operation. • A disc menu created during Easy Handycam operation. Recording additional scenes after the following steps, if there is space to record on the disc. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Slide ...the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp. For the discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • When using finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) discs, you slide the POWER...
...Adaptor during the operation. • A disc menu created during Easy Handycam operation. Recording additional scenes after the following steps, if there is space to record on the disc. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 2 Slide ...the POWER switch to turn on the (Movie) lamp. For the discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • When using finalized DVD-RW (VR mode) discs, you slide the POWER...
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...find the desired item, touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 79 Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear ... the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. When the item you right-click the mouse...
...find the desired item, touch another tab. If you cannot find the item anywhere, the function does not work under the situation. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 79 Using the OPTION MENU 1 While using the OPTION MENU The OPTION MENU appears just like the pop-up window that appear ... the time. • Some items appear without a tab. • You cannot use the OPTION MENU during Easy Handycam operation. Various functions are displayed in the context of your camcorder, touch (OPTION) on the screen Touch another tab to change the page. When the item you right-click the mouse...
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...HDR-UX7) - Movie recording mode: [SP] - Playback zoom (p. 42) - Recording format of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition) image quality) • Following menu items return to the default settings when you set to on. • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be used simultaneously p. 99 Overall operations/Easy Handycam... on the screen. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use the following buttons/ functions. - Switching on/off your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any ...
...HDR-UX7) - Movie recording mode: [SP] - Playback zoom (p. 42) - Recording format of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for SD (standard definition) image quality) • Following menu items return to the default settings when you set to on. • It takes a few seconds for your camcorder to be used simultaneously p. 99 Overall operations/Easy Handycam... on the screen. • During Easy Handycam operation, you cannot use the following buttons/ functions. - Switching on/off your camcorder and leave it after the power is extremely high. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you run into any ...
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...• Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the disc. A motor sound is heard in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is because the power has been turned on... is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in your camcorder and leave it for ...
...• Select a commander mode other than DVD 2 for your DVD device, or cover the sensor of the disc. A motor sound is heard in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is because the power has been turned on... is heard during Easy Handycam operation. - [FILE NO.] - [VOLUME] - [TV TYPE] - [ DISPLAY] - [BEEP] - [SUB-T DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in your camcorder and leave it for ...
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...not function. • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. The color of the image is not a malfunction. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on DVD+RW with the disc. Because of the way the image device (CMOS ...] (p. 81). • The recording conditions are recording with HD (high definition) image quality. - The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the recording conditions. The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder. recording movies with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. There is...
...not function. • The BACK LIGHT function does not work during Easy Handycam operation. The color of the image is not a malfunction. Tiny spots in white, red, blue, or green appear on DVD+RW with the disc. Because of the way the image device (CMOS ...] (p. 81). • The recording conditions are recording with HD (high definition) image quality. - The screen image is dark, and the subject does not appear on the recording conditions. The recording stops. • The temperature of your camcorder. recording movies with [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] or [COLOR SLOW SHTR]. There is...
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...cannot delete a scene during Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device. • You cannot copy or move to edit. • You cannot edit the disc on your camcorder when . This is indicated on an image in the instruction manual of DVD+R DL, the image may have... failed when the disc was finalized. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you press .. • If playback...
...cannot delete a scene during Easy Handycam operation. • A scene protected on another device. • You cannot copy or move to edit. • You cannot edit the disc on your camcorder when . This is indicated on an image in the instruction manual of DVD+R DL, the image may have... failed when the disc was finalized. DVD-RW (VIDEO mode) recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, you press .. • If playback...
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... and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Pentium is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners of the following sections. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD...
... and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Pentium is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. • Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Media are trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners of the following sections. Specifications (Continued) On trademarks • "Handycam" and are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • "AVCHD" and "AVCHD...