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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 Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product ...
...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 Corporation http://www.sony.net/ Printed on this product ...
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...operation. The number below . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable... For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you... San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this equipment. CAUTION The use of optical instruments ...
...operation. The number below . Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX5 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable... For customers in the U.S.A. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is subject to the collection and recycling location nearest you... San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this equipment. CAUTION The use of optical instruments ...
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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) ...-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 The number in the 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) (1) Component video cable (1) (p. 44) A/V connecting cable (1) (p. 44, 53) USB cable (1) (p. 54) ...-type lithium battery is already installed. 20 The number in the 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.
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... or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 24) is displayed. 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 fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Step...
... or the AC Adaptor, make sure that the (Movie) lamp/ (Still) lamp (p. 24) is displayed. 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 fully charge a fully discharged battery pack. Step...
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... LCD backlight is on /off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD ...stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even... Typical recording time* 65 75 65 80 65 80 150 180 155 185 160 185 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 Continuous recording time ...
... LCD backlight is on /off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. HDR-UX5 Battery pack LCD panel opened* LCD panel closed Image quality** HD ...stands for high definition image quality, and "SD" stands for standard image quality. On the battery pack • Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even... Typical recording time* 65 75 65 80 65 80 150 180 155 185 160 185 HDR-UX7 Battery pack Image quality** NP-FH50 NP-FH70 (supplied) NP-FH100 Continuous recording time ...
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... the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to light up the (Movie) lamp. appears on the screen. Press fully to adjust the focus. appears on the screen...
... the POWER switch is set to OFF (CHG), slide it while pressing the green button. 2 Press EASY A. The screen font size increases for easy viewing. HDR-UX5 Movies 1 Slide the POWER switch G to light up the (Movie) lamp. appears on the screen. Press fully to adjust the focus. appears on the screen...
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...20 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using...using the camera control dial (p. 38). STEADYSHOT You can compensate for playback (p. 76). b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with SD (standard definition) image quality, you want to zoom to a level greater than the default setting. B 16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (...
...20 × Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 20 × zoom is performed digitally. 80 × (HDR-UX5) Up to 10 × zoom is performed optically, and after that the image quality decreases when you select the zooming level. NIGHTSHOT LIGHT When using...using the camera control dial (p. 38). STEADYSHOT You can compensate for playback (p. 76). b Notes • Do not cover the infrared port with SD (standard definition) image quality, you want to zoom to a level greater than the default setting. B 16:9 WIDE Records images to the full screen on a 16:9 (...
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...optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. r (No flash): Records without flash. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) ...screen, touch v/V to individual differences and other conditions. How to be recorded. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. You can select an item you to the... level lower. b Notes • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to change the page. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the...
...optional) that is compatible with your camcorder. r (Forced redeye reduction): Always uses the flash and the redeye reducing preflash. r (No flash): Records without flash. IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) ...screen, touch v/V to individual differences and other conditions. How to be recorded. HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. You can select an item you to the... level lower. b Notes • The redeye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to change the page. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) Records still images clearly. 4.6M ( 4.6M ) Records still images clearly in the...
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... 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...4GB 1250 1700 2400 23500 3200 4250 6300 59000 When the POWER switch is (Movie)* HDR-UX5 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 2.3M 2016 × 1134 56 135 110 ...IMAGE SIZE] can be recorded. 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...
... 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...4GB 1250 1700 2400 23500 3200 4250 6300 59000 When the POWER switch is (Movie)* HDR-UX5 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB 2.3M 2016 × 1134 56 135 110 ...IMAGE SIZE] can be recorded. 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...
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... [AUTO] t in .) (HDRUX7). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is dark and hard to shoot small subjects, such as... or zoom to sharpen the focus. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). b Notes • If you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom... [FOCUS] is easier to focus on close distance, down to adjust the zoom for telephoto. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever ...
... [AUTO] t in .) (HDRUX7). b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is dark and hard to shoot small subjects, such as... or zoom to sharpen the focus. The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). b Notes • If you want to record a subject at close range, move the power zoom... [FOCUS] is easier to focus on close distance, down to adjust the zoom for telephoto. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on the subject by moving the power zoom lever ...
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...back. • Still images cannot be played back if you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] ...the LCD screen facing out. - Use NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]. Open the LCD screen. • When you record sound with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 27). • The disc that case.) This is not a malfunction (p. 108). • Still images recorded on other devices, edited on a ...
...back. • Still images cannot be played back if you record a TV screen or computer screen. • Set [STEADYSHOT] to [OFF] (p. 68) (HDR-UX5). [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] cannot be operated. • Set the NIGHTSHOT switch to ON. [COLOR SLOW SHTR] does not operate correctly. • [COLOR SLOW SHTR] ...the LCD screen facing out. - Use NightShot or [SUPER NIGHTSHOT]. Open the LCD screen. • When you record sound with the recording side facing your camcorder (p. 27). • The disc that case.) This is not a malfunction (p. 108). • Still images recorded on other devices, edited on a ...
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...] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC] (HDR-UX5) [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] [AE SHIFT] [FIREWORKS],...• Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously...
...] [SUPER NIGHTSHOT], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [FADER] [OLD MOVIE] [SCENE SELECTION], [PICT.EFFECT] [PICT.EFFECT] [OLD MOVIE] [STEADYSHOT] [SMTH SLW REC] (HDR-UX5) [TELE MACRO] [SCENE SELECTION] [AUTO SLW SHUTTR] [SMTH SLW REC], [D.EFFECT], [SCENE SELECTION], [COLOR SLOW SHTR], [SUPER NIGHTSHOT] [AE SHIFT] [FIREWORKS],...• Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse, and the camcorder from the computer. • Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. Functions that cannot be used simultaneously...
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... 4:3): 3 040 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T HDR-UX5: 10 × (Optical) 20 ×, 80 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) HDR-UX7: 10 × (Optical) 20 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length F1.8 ~ 2.9 HDR-UX5: f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.) When ... Technology 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 still ...
... 4:3): 3 040 000 pixels Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T HDR-UX5: 10 × (Optical) 20 ×, 80 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) HDR-UX7: 10 × (Optical) 20 × (Digital) Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in.) Focal length F1.8 ~ 2.9 HDR-UX5: f=5.1 ~ 51 mm (7/32 ~ 2 1/8 in.) When ... Technology 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 still ...
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... DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 4.9 W, SD: 4.1 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.4 W, SD: 4.6 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 5.1 W, SD: 4.3 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.6 W, SD: 4.7 W Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °...
... DC 6.8 V/7.2 V (battery pack) DC 8.4 V (AC Adaptor) Average power consumption During camera recording using the viewfinder with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 4.9 W, SD: 4.1 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.4 W, SD: 4.6 W During camera recording using the LCD with normal brightness: HDR-UX5: HD: 5.1 W, SD: 4.3 W HDR-UX7: HD: 5.6 W, SD: 4.7 W Operating temperature 0 °C to + 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F) Storage temperature -20 °...
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Continued , 115 Additional Information Mass (approx.) HDR-UX5: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc HDR-UX7: 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 690 g (1 lb 8 oz) including the NPFH70 rechargeable battery pack and a disc Supplied accessories See page 20. AC Adaptor AC-...
Continued , 115 Additional Information Mass (approx.) HDR-UX5: 530 g (1 lb 2 oz) main unit only 610 g (1 lb 5 oz) including the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack and a disc HDR-UX7: 590 g (1 lb 4 oz) main unit only 690 g (1 lb 8 oz) including the NPFH70 rechargeable battery pack and a disc Supplied accessories See page 20. AC Adaptor AC-...
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HDR-UX5 A (VIEW IMAGES) button (40) B DISP/BATT INFO button (22) C EASY button (30) D RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. L Viewfinder (26) M Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (26) N BATT (battery release) button (22) O Battery pack (21...
HDR-UX5 A (VIEW IMAGES) button (40) B DISP/BATT INFO button (22) C EASY button (30) D RESET button Initializes all the settings, including the setting of the date and time. J i (headphones) jack (HDR-UX7) K Speaker Playback sounds come out from the speaker. L Viewfinder (26) M Viewfinder lens adjustment lever (26) N BATT (battery release) button (22) O Battery pack (21...