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...Japan 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...
...Japan 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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... About language setting The on the model HDR-UX7. Black point White, red, blue or... the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized... the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on AVCHD format ...DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your recordings on a TV, you record them on other materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder...
... About language setting The on the model HDR-UX7. Black point White, red, blue or... the sun only in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Unauthorized... the camcorder, storage media, etc. • TV color systems differ depending on AVCHD format ...DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your recordings on a TV, you record them on other materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder...
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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 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 .
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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). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). The recorded disc can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on DVD devices. B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Continued , 13 Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying...
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). "AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). The recorded disc can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on DVD devices. B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). Continued , 13 Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying...
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... a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45) You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, but they were recorded. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your TV and camcorder. B Viewing movies on the computer in the AVCHD format. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 DVD media containing AVCHD footage should...
... a non-HD (high definition) TV (p. 45) You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, but they were recorded. B Dubbing disc contents by connecting your TV and camcorder. B Viewing movies on the computer in the AVCHD format. Important notice regarding discs recorded in the AVCHD format • This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance. 14 DVD media containing AVCHD footage should...
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... required to play the disc in diameter with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of a disc - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (48, 50) - a a a a - - a - - - Continued , 15 Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your...
... required to play the disc in diameter with the recorded images depends on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), and the type of a disc - HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder (48, 50) - a a a a - - a - - - Continued , 15 Selecting the right disc Enjoying Your...
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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 (26...] will help you select a right disc (p. 61). Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the ...
...( ): 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 (26...] will help you select a right disc (p. 61). Recording time Approximate recordable time in minutes on one side of a disc. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. This technology causes fluctuations in the ...
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...battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 109 for about 7 seconds. 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... battery (approx.) b Notes • When you fully charge a fully discharged 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 use an outside power source Make the...
...battery pack Fully discharge the battery before storing it for an extended period (see page 109 for about 7 seconds. 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... battery (approx.) b Notes • When you fully charge a fully discharged 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 use an outside power source Make the...
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...LCD backlight turns on. 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 worn-out (For Battery Info only). •...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 . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality...
...LCD backlight turns on. 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 worn-out (For Battery Info only). •...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 . Playing time Approximate time (min.) available when you repeat recording start/stop, turning the power on/off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality...
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...depending on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Continued , 27 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 • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE].
...depending on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Continued , 27 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 • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE].
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... if it again to record new images, see "Deleting all of your camcorder is right for you on the disc. When the formatting is flashing - b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the disc. z Tips • You can check...; Be careful not to obstruct the operation with the recording side or pickup lens (p. 111). If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording...
... if it again to record new images, see "Deleting all of your camcorder is right for you on the disc. When the formatting is flashing - b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the disc. z Tips • You can check...; Be careful not to obstruct the operation with the recording side or pickup lens (p. 111). If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. However, the disc recognition process (step 4) does not start recording...
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...lever. Move it further for recording 5.1ch surround sound. If you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround (p. 60). • 5.1ch sound is displayed on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. Continued , 35 b..., 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (page 125) b Notes • To play the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in 5.1ch surround, you move your camcorder. • is converted to 2ch when played back on your finger off the power zoom lever, the...
...lever. Move it further for recording 5.1ch surround sound. If you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround (p. 60). • 5.1ch sound is displayed on devices that support 5.1ch surround sound. Your camcorder has Dolby Digital 5.1 Creator installed for a faster zoom. Continued , 35 b..., 5.1ch surround sound Glossary (page 125) b Notes • To play the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in 5.1ch surround, you move your camcorder. • is converted to 2ch when played back on your finger off the power zoom lever, the...
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Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. 44 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. Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) ... A/V 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...
Connect the white and red plugs of your TV. 44 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. Type Camcorder Cable TV Component video cable (supplied) (Green) Y (Blue) PB/CB (Red) PR/CR A/V connecting cable (supplied) (White) (Red) ... A/V 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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... back with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the HDMI cable. b Notes • When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on your TV (p. 76). Recording/Playback To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your camcorder when...
... back with HD (high definition) quality is not compatible with the HDMI cable. b Notes • When you play back a movie recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality on your TV (p. 76). Recording/Playback To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Set [TV TYPE] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your camcorder when...
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... on the device. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. B A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to other device. Connect the white and red plug (left...Editing (Yellow) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with an S VIDEO jack VCRs or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to be produced than with an HDMI cable. ...
... on the device. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. B A/V connecting cable with an S VIDEO cable (optional), higher quality images can dub images played back on your camcorder to other device. Connect the white and red plug (left...Editing (Yellow) IN (White) (Red) IN (Yellow) (White) (Red) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO Devices with an S VIDEO jack VCRs or DVD/HDD : Video/Signal flow recorders Devices without an S VIDEO jack A A/V connecting cable (supplied) Connect to be produced than with an HDMI cable. ...
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... with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with all kinds should be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). FORMAT You can unfinalize a disc and record more images on other devices and DVD drives of DVD menu ... mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with the AVCHD format can play these discs. • In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for playback with playback...
... with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of all device is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with all kinds should be played on other devices by finalizing them (p. 56). FORMAT You can unfinalize a disc and record more images on other devices and DVD drives of DVD menu ... mode) b Notes • Playback compatibility with the AVCHD format can play these discs. • In the case of SD (standard definition) image quality, a DVD menu is created for DVD-RW (VR mode). 56 DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you of the right disc for playback with playback...
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... the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you use DVD- Continued , 57 To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Recordings cannot be added. If a disc menu...
... the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality. Make a new recording b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, you use DVD- Continued , 57 To play back a disc on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. Recordings cannot be added. If a disc menu...
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... discs, Z flashes after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is fixed to your camcorder is attached at the bottom of the disc type/recording format indicator, such as " " in the case of your...connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of pattern with DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • After the disc is finalized, " " is set to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of DVD- RW. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality -
... discs, Z flashes after the (Movie) or (Still) lamp goes off. b Notes • During Easy Handycam operation, the disc menu is fixed to your camcorder is attached at the bottom of the disc type/recording format indicator, such as " " in the case of your...connect the AC Adaptor and turn on the recording standby screen of pattern with DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • After the disc is finalized, " " is set to disconnect the AC Adaptor, make sure that the power of DVD- RW. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality -
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... instruction manual supplied with your device or consult your camcorder in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to play a disc on depends on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. b Notes •...
... instruction manual supplied with your device or consult your camcorder in the AVCHD format. DVD media containing AVCHD footage should not be used with DVD based players or recorders, as the DVD player/recorder may fail to play a disc on depends on the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition)) selected when the disc was recorded. b Notes •...
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... it . One of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images on your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. To record 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...
... it . One of a DVD-RW (VR mode)/ DVD+RW, formatting deletes all images on your camcorder. 4 On the (HOME MENU), touch (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) t [ FORMAT]. To record 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...