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... to them , paying particular attention to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is not likely to direct sunlight. Use a cloth lightly dampened...
... to them , paying particular attention to the operating instructions. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity, since this manual for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in cabinet, unless proper ventilation is not likely to direct sunlight. Use a cloth lightly dampened...
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... regarding recycling of optical instruments with the specified type only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. ACNo. Otherwise, fire or ...RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. For customers in this manual could void your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Operation is for future reference...
... regarding recycling of optical instruments with the specified type only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Continued , 5 Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are recyclable. ACNo. Otherwise, fire or ...RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Lithium-Ion batteries are located on the bottom. For customers in this manual could void your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters only. Operation is for future reference...
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... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend that to comply with two kinds of ...outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder. * Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a mark. 6 See page 15 for help. Notes on use Sony discs or discs with the instructions, ...more of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with the limits for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on the ...
... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. "Operating Guide" (This manual) - For reliability and durability of recording/ playback, we recommend that to comply with two kinds of ...outlet on a circuit different from your camcorder. * Depending on the place you bought, the disc has a mark. 6 See page 15 for help. Notes on use Sony discs or discs with the instructions, ...more of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with the limits for using your camcorder with the computer connected (stored on the ...
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...AVCHD format compatible devices. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7... developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens...DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. About language setting The on the countries/regions. About this manual...
...AVCHD format compatible devices. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder (Continued) black points and/or bright points (white, red, blue, or green in color) that appear constantly on the model HDR-UX7... developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony Corporation, and produces superior images. Also, the lens...DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on a TV, you record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. About language setting The on the countries/regions. About this manual...
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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 . About the marks used in this manual • The operations available depend on the disc used when recording with HD (high definition) image quality. 9
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... DVD drives (Finalizing 56 Playing a disc on the disc (Formatting 62 Recording additional scenes after finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder ...high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 10 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7...
... DVD drives (Finalizing 56 Playing a disc on the disc (Formatting 62 Recording additional scenes after finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you can do with the (SETTINGS) category of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder ...high quality still images during movie recording (Dual Rec 36 Recording in dark places (NightShot 37 Adjusting the exposure for backlit subjects 37 Recording in mirror mode 37 10 Recording the fast action in slowmotion (SMTH SLW REC 38 Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7...
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... camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be played on the devices compatible with the "1440 × 1080/60i" standard of SD (standard definition) The disc can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." Continued , 13 HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD format...
... camcorder is abbreviated as "AVCHD" in this manual, except when it must be played on the devices compatible with the "1440 × 1080/60i" standard of SD (standard definition) The disc can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." Continued , 13 HD (high definition) image quality AVCHD format SD (standard definition) image quality DVD format...
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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 battery is already installed. 20 Getting Started ... 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 battery is already installed. 20 Getting Started ... 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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and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 81) when it 180 degrees to focus automatically. • Do not use infrared light. To record an image more faithfully to display .. Recording in ... • The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use the NightShot and Super NightShot functions in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is set to (Still). This may cause a malfunction. Recording in bright places. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again...
and remove the conversion lens (optional). • Adjust the focus manually ([FOCUS], p. 81) when it 180 degrees to focus automatically. • Do not use infrared light. To record an image more faithfully to display .. Recording in ... • The NightShot and Super NightShot functions use the NightShot and Super NightShot functions in mirror mode Open the LCD panel 90 degrees to the camcorder (1), then rotate it is set to (Still). This may cause a malfunction. Recording in bright places. To cancel the back light function, press BACK LIGHT again...
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... fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) B (HOME) A 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to change the setting Touch (OPTION) t , then select the setting you use often to...camcorder records sounds for about 3 seconds. MANUAL Camera control dial 1 Press MANUAL to cancel the smooth slow recording. This is displayed in step 5. Touch to activate the manual adjustment mode. b Notes • Sounds are not recorded during the about 3 second-movie is pressed. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7...
... fast actions such as a golf or tennis swing. (HOME) B (HOME) A 1 Slide the POWER switch to turn on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to change the setting Touch (OPTION) t , then select the setting you use often to...camcorder records sounds for about 3 seconds. MANUAL Camera control dial 1 Press MANUAL to cancel the smooth slow recording. This is displayed in step 5. Touch to activate the manual adjustment mode. b Notes • Sounds are not recorded during the about 3 second-movie is pressed. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7...
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...] t [DIAL SETTING] (p. 70). 39 z Tips • The functions of the camera control dial. Item you select [RESET] in step 2, all the items adjusted manually are the same as those of following items: - [FOCUS] (p. 81) - [EXPOSURE] (p. 82) - [AE SHIFT] (p. 67) - [WB SHIFT] (p. 68...) To assign a menu item to the default settings. However, if you set [EXPOSURE] after setting [AE SHIFT] manually, [EXPOSURE] will be assigned. 3 Press MANUAL. b Notes • Manual settings will override [AE SHIFT]. • If you can assign to the camera control dial One of menu operation. •...
...] t [DIAL SETTING] (p. 70). 39 z Tips • The functions of the camera control dial. Item you select [RESET] in step 2, all the items adjusted manually are the same as those of following items: - [FOCUS] (p. 81) - [EXPOSURE] (p. 82) - [AE SHIFT] (p. 67) - [WB SHIFT] (p. 68...) To assign a menu item to the default settings. However, if you set [EXPOSURE] after setting [AE SHIFT] manually, [EXPOSURE] will be assigned. 3 Press MANUAL. b Notes • Manual settings will override [AE SHIFT]. • If you can assign to the camera control dial One of menu operation. •...
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Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to the instruction manuals of the TV. r Connect your camcorder and the TV. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder will advise you can make the relevant connection between your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. r Make the required output ... - Switch the input on what type of connecting your TV. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS). 3 Touch [TV CONNECT Guide]. 4 Touch the option that you on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Operation flow You can make sure that...
Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the device to the instruction manuals of the TV. r Connect your camcorder and the TV. TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder will advise you can make the relevant connection between your camcorder and TV referring to [TV CONNECT Guide]. r Make the required output ... - Switch the input on what type of connecting your TV. 1 Turn on your camcorder, and press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS). 3 Touch [TV CONNECT Guide]. 4 Touch the option that you on your camcorder Open the jack cover and connect the cable. Operation flow You can make sure that...
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... video/audio signals. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is monaural (When your TV... the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to your TV for details...
... video/audio signals. Refer to the instruction manual of your TV using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is monaural (When your TV... the white (left channel) or red (right channel) plug to the audio input jack of your camcorder to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A/V connecting cable, images are output with SD (standard definition) image quality. • When recording, set [X.V.COLOR] to [ON] to your TV for details...
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... DVD/HDD recorders You can be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is not necessary. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. Continued , 53 Connect the device in the computer. Connect your camcorder ...channel) of the A/V connecting cable to recorders connected with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied 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...
... DVD/HDD recorders You can be dubbed with SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is not necessary. b Notes • Movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality will not output audio. Continued , 53 Connect the device in the computer. Connect your camcorder ...channel) of the A/V connecting cable to recorders connected with an S VIDEO cable (optional). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied 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...
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...on the recording device. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder. 2 Turn on the screen automatically. 3 Touch [ PRINT]. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge ...connecting) appears on your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) ...
...on the recording device. Insert the "Memory Stick Duo" containing still images into your camcorder. 2 Turn on the screen automatically. 3 Touch [ PRINT]. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 6 When dubbing is complete, (PictBridge ...connecting) appears on your camcorder to the AC Adaptor to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the A/V connecting cable (supplied) ...
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...directly to step 3. 3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . b Notes • Refer also to the instruction manual of images may be printed. To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • The following operations when is marked with . To operate the POWER switch. - To press (VIEW... the printer. - If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left edges of a still image to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the LCD screen to be printed. The selected image...
...directly to step 3. 3 Touch [EXEC] t [YES] t . b Notes • Refer also to the instruction manual of images may be printed. To remove the "Memory Stick Duo" from your printer's instruction manual for details. • The following operations when is marked with . To operate the POWER switch. - To press (VIEW... the printer. - If you print a still image recorded in a 16:9 (wide) ratio, the left edges of a still image to your camcorder • If the printer stops working, disconnect the USB cable, turn the printer off and on the LCD screen to be printed. The selected image...
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... to play movies (p. 88). Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your dealer. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with an 8 cm DVD as the DVD player/recorder may fail to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a disc ...all DVD devices. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 51). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer to play back or edit them on your camcorder in the AVCHD format. Play back the disc using a DVD ...
... to play movies (p. 88). Insert the finalized disc into the DVD drive of your dealer. For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with an 8 cm DVD as the DVD player/recorder may fail to the instruction manual of your device. • If you have created a disc ...all DVD devices. Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 51). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Install "Picture Motion Browser" on the supplied CD-ROM on the computer to play back or edit them on your camcorder in the AVCHD format. Play back the disc using a DVD ...
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... a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD HQ Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M... with quick movements may appear rough when you play the disc back. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 z Tips • See page 16 on the screen, touch ...manually using (dark)/ (bright). REC MODE You can select a recording mode to change the page. If the item is dim. • You can adjust the automatic exposure level to adjust the exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7...
... a movie with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. SD HQ Records in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M... with quick movements may appear rough when you play the disc back. Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 z Tips • See page 16 on the screen, touch ...manually using (dark)/ (bright). REC MODE You can select a recording mode to change the page. If the item is dim. • You can adjust the automatic exposure level to adjust the exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7...
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... optically. 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 digitally. MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDRUX7) Select [ON] to adjust the white balance... which emits infrared light (invisible), to the TV connected. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality, you can select the aspect ratio according to [ON] (the default setting).
... optically. 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 digitally. MOVIE SETTINGS (Continued) WB SHIFT (White Balance Shift) (HDRUX7) Select [ON] to adjust the white balance... which emits infrared light (invisible), to the TV connected. The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming factor. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with SD (standard definition) image quality, you can select the aspect ratio according to [ON] (the default setting).
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...manual of the sea can be played back on with this function [ON] is played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may appear overexposed. when the disc is useful as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the playback device. This is not formatted with HD (high definition...HD (high definition) image quality. - The frame is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the HOME MENU. When your camcorder recognizes ... subject is not recorded. When you play back a disc on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 60). X.V.COLOR When recording, set ...
...manual of the sea can be played back on with this function [ON] is played back on an non-x.v.Color-compliant TV, the color may appear overexposed. when the disc is useful as the brilliant color of flowers and turquoise blue of the playback device. This is not formatted with HD (high definition...HD (high definition) image quality. - The frame is less than 5 minutes, the indicator stays on the HOME MENU. When your camcorder recognizes ... subject is not recorded. When you play back a disc on AVCHD format compatible devices only (p. 60). X.V.COLOR When recording, set ...