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... 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 Corporation http://www.sony...
... 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 Corporation http://www.sony...
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... SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5 Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony ...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to operate this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. The number below . For customers in hazardous radiation exposure. Read this before operating your camcorder...
... SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5 Record the serial number in the U.S.A. Model No. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony ...Sony Customer Information Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669). You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to operate this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. The number below . For customers in hazardous radiation exposure. Read this before operating your camcorder...
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...lens. 8 Read this manual are based on the model HDR-UX7. About language setting The on-screen displays in each ...recording in color) that appear constantly on AVCHD format compatible devices. To view your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points...DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your camcorder to the copyright laws. These points are subject to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. On playing the disc on other materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition...
...lens. 8 Read this manual are based on the model HDR-UX7. About language setting The on-screen displays in each ...recording in color) that appear constantly on AVCHD format compatible devices. To view your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points...DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your camcorder to the copyright laws. These points are subject to suppress unwanted reflections and faithfully reproduce colors. On playing the disc on other materials may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition...
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...the date and time 24 Changing the language setting ..... 25 Step 4: Adjusting your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 54 Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE... Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 35 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot... (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7 38 Viewing the images 40 Using PB zoom 42 Playing back a series of still images...
...the date and time 24 Changing the language setting ..... 25 Step 4: Adjusting your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 54 Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE... Recording sound with more presence (5.1ch surround recording 35 Using the flash 36 Recording high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot... (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7 38 Viewing the images 40 Using PB zoom 42 Playing back a series of still images...
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... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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...
... parentheses indicates the number of that you have the following items supplied with your camcorder. Getting Started Step 1: Checking supplied items Make sure that item supplied. 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...
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... remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack. 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... time* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50 45 50 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...
... remaining battery (Battery Info) Set the POWER switch to OFF (CHG). 2 Raise the viewfinder. 3 Press the BATT (battery release) button and remove the battery pack. 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... time* HD SD 30 35 30 35 30 35 35 45 35 50 45 50 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...
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...• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is on . The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only... mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on . **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. b Notes • All times measured with the viewfinder...) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* HD...
...• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is on . The battery pack is worn-out (For Battery Info only... mode [SP] under the following conditions: Top: When the LCD backlight turns on . **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. b Notes • All times measured with the viewfinder...) 125 140 135 160 NP-FH70 200 230 220 255 NP-FH100 455 515 500 580 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 LCD panel opened* HD...
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...motion (SMTH SLW REC) Fast moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can assign one menu...Touch to activate the manual adjustment mode. An about 3 second-movie shooting. • Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is described as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to the camera control dial in step 5. To change . • [TIMING] Select the recording start point after ...
...motion (SMTH SLW REC) Fast moving slow-motion for about 3 seconds. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in smooth moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can assign one menu...Touch to activate the manual adjustment mode. An about 3 second-movie shooting. • Image quality of [SMTH SLW REC] is described as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to the camera control dial in step 5. To change . • [TIMING] Select the recording start point after ...
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... SET/SUMMERTIME 77 LANGUAGE SET*2 77 GENERAL SET (p. 78) Items Page DEMO MODE 78 REC LAMP 78 CALIBRATION 111 A.SHUT OFF 78 REMOTE CTRL 78 *1 HDR-UX7 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
... SET/SUMMERTIME 77 LANGUAGE SET*2 77 GENERAL SET (p. 78) Items Page DEMO MODE 78 REC LAMP 78 CALIBRATION 111 A.SHUT OFF 78 REMOTE CTRL 78 *1 HDR-UX7 *2 You can set these items also during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). *3 [SOUND SETTINGS] during Easy Handycam operation.
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... adjust the exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. HD HQ+ Records in the highest quality...) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. How to [AUTO]. • You can select a recording ...; See page 16 on the screen, touch v/V to record a movie with B. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is anything other...
... adjust the exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. HD HQ+ Records in the highest quality...) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. How to [AUTO]. • You can select a recording ...; See page 16 on the screen, touch v/V to record a movie with B. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 MOVIE SETTINGS (Items for recording movies) Touch 1, then 2. If the item is anything other...
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...set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of still images to individual differences and other conditions. B..., touch v/V to record more still images in relatively clear quality. r (No flash): Records without flash. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in... the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3.1M ( 3.1M ) Allows you to change the page. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) FLASH LEVEL You can set this function ...
...set (HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with your camcorder. VGA (0.3M) ( ) Allows the maximum number of still images to individual differences and other conditions. B..., touch v/V to record more still images in relatively clear quality. r (No flash): Records without flash. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in... the 16:9 (wide) ratio. 3.1M ( 3.1M ) Allows you to change the page. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) FLASH LEVEL You can set this function ...
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... 640 980 5900 1200 1600 2450 14500 2GB 990 1300 2000 12000 2500 3350 5000 30000 4GB 1950 2600 3950 23500 4900 6600 9500 59000 HDR-UX7 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M VGA 2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 × 2136 1602 1536 480 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M 64MB 21 28 40... on the aspect ratio of still images to be set only during recording standby. Customizing Your Camcorder Allows the maximum number of the image recorded: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality - [1.7M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard...
... 640 980 5900 1200 1600 2450 14500 2GB 990 1300 2000 12000 2500 3350 5000 30000 4GB 1950 2600 3950 23500 4900 6600 9500 59000 HDR-UX7 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M VGA 2848 × 2848 × 2048 × 640 × 2136 1602 1536 480 6.1M 4.6M 3.1M 64MB 21 28 40... on the aspect ratio of still images to be set only during recording standby. Customizing Your Camcorder Allows the maximum number of the image recorded: - [ 2.3M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 2.3M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality - [1.7M] in the aspect ratio 4:3 with SD (standard...
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... number of recordable images varies depending on the aspect ratio of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows the still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) See page 67. QUALITY B FINE ( ) Records still ... the recording environment. • The unique pixel array of the image recorded: - [ 4.6M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 4.6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality - [3.4M] in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with SD (standard...
... number of recordable images varies depending on the aspect ratio of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows the still image resolution equivalent to the sizes described. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) See page 67. QUALITY B FINE ( ) Records still ... the recording environment. • The unique pixel array of the image recorded: - [ 4.6M] with HD (high definition) image quality - [ 4.6M] in the aspect ratio 16:9 with SD (standard definition) image quality - [3.4M] in sequence even if the "Memory Stick Duo" is replaced with SD (standard...
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... on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. WB SHIFT (HDR-UX7) COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT * Page - 81 - 81 - 81 - 82 - 82 a 67 - 82 - 83 a 68 - 84 - 84 tab...a 51 -- (No tab) COPIES DATE/TIME SIZE DISC MENU** a 55 a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] for setting operation. Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for SD (standard...
... on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) SCENE SELECTION WHITE BAL. WB SHIFT (HDR-UX7) COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT * Page - 81 - 81 - 81 - 82 - 82 a 67 - 82 - 83 a 68 - 84 - 84 tab...a 51 -- (No tab) COPIES DATE/TIME SIZE DISC MENU** a 55 a 55 a 55 a 59 * Items that are included in the HOME MENU also. **[DVD MENU] for setting operation. Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for SD (standard...
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... you want to sharpen the focus. When the focus mode is focused on; Continued , 81 The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 35) moves to the top of the screen. When the focus is about 1 cm... be displayed correctly if you are marked with B. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance, down to wideangle (W side). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between...
... you want to sharpen the focus. When the focus mode is focused on; Continued , 81 The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). When you set [TELE MACRO] to [ON] ( ), the zoom (p. 35) moves to the top of the screen. When the focus is about 1 cm... be displayed correctly if you are marked with B. To adjust the focus automatically, touch [AUTO] t [END] in step 1. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close distance, down to wideangle (W side). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between...
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... [MANUAL]. z Tips • You can record images effectively in the spotlight on stage. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). EXPOSURE You can adjust and fix the exposure to automatically record images effectively without losing the dark atmosphere of a picture manually. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure...
... [MANUAL]. z Tips • You can record images effectively in the spotlight on stage. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). EXPOSURE You can adjust and fix the exposure to automatically record images effectively without losing the dark atmosphere of a picture manually. appears. 2 Adjust the exposure...
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... the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p.... is extremely high. Turn off the LCD backlight (p. 26) (OPTION) does not appear on your camcorder is not ...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... Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - Still image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - The camcorder does not operate even when the ...
... the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p.... is extremely high. Turn off the LCD backlight (p. 26) (OPTION) does not appear on your camcorder is not ...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... Camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7) - Still image quality: [FINE] - [DATA CODE]: [DATE/TIME] - The camcorder does not operate even when the ...
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...from strong light sources such as they were set even during operation. • This is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 21). This is not a malfunction. ...[WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is heard in [SMTH SLW REC] - [X.V.COLOR] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the power again, or use the ...
...from strong light sources such as they were set even during operation. • This is automatically turned off (A.SHUT OFF). Another DVD device malfunctions when you use the AC Adaptor. • Charge the battery pack (p. 21). This is not a malfunction. ...[WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in the camcorder when the disc cover is closed without a disc. • Your camcorder is heard in [SMTH SLW REC] - [X.V.COLOR] Your camcorder vibrates. • Vibration occurs depending on the power again, or use the ...
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.... "ActiFORCE" is compatible with HDR-UX7 is a new generation power system. Doing so may cause a malfunction. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with extremely high humidity or subject to play back still images recorded on your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ ... (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot use or keep the "Memory Stick Duo" in the following locations: • Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the correct direction, ...
.... "ActiFORCE" is compatible with HDR-UX7 is a new generation power system. Doing so may cause a malfunction. About the "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack Your camcorder operates only with extremely high humidity or subject to play back still images recorded on your camcorder and an optional AC Adaptor/ ... (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • On your camcorder, you cannot use or keep the "Memory Stick Duo" in the following locations: • Places subject to extremely high temperature, such as a car parked outside in the correct direction, ...
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...Effective (movie, 16:9): 1 430 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): 1 080 000 pixels Effective (still, 16:9): 1 490 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): 1 990 000 pixels HDR-UX7: CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels Effective (movie... Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows ...
...Effective (movie, 16:9): 1 430 000 pixels Effective (movie, 4:3): 1 080 000 pixels Effective (still, 16:9): 1 490 000 pixels Effective (still, 4:3): 1 990 000 pixels HDR-UX7: CMOS: 6.3 mm (1/2.9 type) Recording pixels (still, 4:3): Max. 6.1 mega (2 848 × 2 136) pixels*2 Gross: Approx. 3 200 000 pixels Effective (movie... Industries Association). Files in this format can have additional information such as your camcorder's setting information at the time of recording. *2The unique pixel array of Sony's ClearVid CMOS Sensor and image processing system (new Enhanced Imaging Processor) allows ...