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... 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 Additional information...
... 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 Additional information...
Instruction Manual
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... your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with two kinds of operations guides. - "Operating Guide" (This...
... your camcorder You can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with the equipment in accordance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the following discs only. - 8cm DVD-RW - 8cm DVD+RW - 8cm DVD-R - 8cm DVD+R DL Use the discs with two kinds of operations guides. - "Operating Guide" (This...
Instruction Manual
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... on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for long periods of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Unauthorized recording of time may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the model HDR-UX7. Black point...
... on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for long periods of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. Unauthorized recording of time may be provided, even if recording or playback is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the model HDR-UX7. Black point...
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... SELECT GUIDE 61 Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Recording additional scenes after finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you...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...3 Read this before operating your camcorder to suit you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 56 ...
... SELECT GUIDE 61 Deleting all scenes on the disc (Formatting 62 Recording additional scenes after finalizing 64 Customizing Your Camcorder What you...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...3 Read this before operating your camcorder to suit you can do with playback on other devices or DVD drives (Finalizing 56 ...
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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). Continued , 13 Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow ...AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). When you format the disc, you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." B Initialize the disc (p. 27). B Shoot using your camcorder...
...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). Continued , 13 Enjoying Your Camcorder Enjoying Your Camcorder Operation flow ...AVCHD 1080i format" is compatible with the AVCHD format (p. 60). You can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). When you format the disc, you can consult the [DISC SELECT GUIDE] (p. 61) displayed on a "Memory Stick Duo." B Initialize the disc (p. 27). B Shoot using your camcorder...
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... , 17 Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 65)*. * You can use during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE...PLAYLIST EDIT 51 PRINT 54 COMPUTER 48 TV CONNECT Guide* 43 (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 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 " ...
... , 17 Taking advantage of two types of the item (p. 18). the starting point for operations with your camcorder (p. 65)*. * You can use during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30). Enjoying Your Camcorder Category (p. 17) B Categories and items of the HOME MENU (CAMERA) category Items Page MOVIE...PLAYLIST EDIT 51 PRINT 54 COMPUTER 48 TV CONNECT Guide* 43 (MANAGE DISC/MEMORY) category Items Page FINALIZE* 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 " ...
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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 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 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 LCD screen, then the.... 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p.106). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.].
...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 LCD screen, then the.... 3 Set the disc with the label side facing out when using a soft cloth (p.106). 1 Check that the power of your camcorder, then press the center of the arrow (OPEN B). [PREPARING TO OPEN] appears on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.].
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...camcorder even when your camcorder: - When the formatting is flashing - If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the disc. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE.... 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with SD (standard definition) image quality. If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is displayed on the LCD screen • It may...
...camcorder even when your camcorder: - When the formatting is flashing - If you select SD (standard definition) image quality • When you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE] or [4:3]. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the disc. When using [DISC SELECT GUIDE.... 7 Touch the option that case, the disc might be formatted with SD (standard definition) image quality. If you format a disc during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is displayed on the LCD screen • It may...
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Operation flow You can make sure that is connected, and the connectors used. Selecting the most advantageous way of the most advantageous connection - r Connect your camcorder, and press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS). 3 Touch [TV CONNECT Guide]. 4 Touch the option that you can make the relevant connection between your camcorder (p. 44). r Make the required output settings on...
Operation flow You can make sure that is connected, and the connectors used. Selecting the most advantageous way of the most advantageous connection - r Connect your camcorder, and press (HOME). 2 Touch (OTHERS). 3 Touch [TV CONNECT Guide]. 4 Touch the option that you can make the relevant connection between your camcorder (p. 44). r Make the required output settings on...
Instruction Manual
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...8226; Images cannot be deleted. PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo." TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV to view images on the disc 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS...on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 48). Cancel Easy Handycam operation. In addition, this category enables you to utilize your camcorder by touching (OPTION) t tab t [DELETE]. PRINT You can connect your camcorder to your camcorder. Deleting images You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 51). Insert a...
...8226; Images cannot be deleted. PLAYLIST EDIT You can delete the images recorded on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo." TV CONNECT Guide Your camcorder advises you of the most advantageous way of connecting your TV to view images on the disc 1 On the (HOME MENU), touch (OTHERS...on a disc or a "Memory Stick Duo" (p. 48). Cancel Easy Handycam operation. In addition, this category enables you to utilize your camcorder by touching (OPTION) t tab t [DELETE]. PRINT You can connect your camcorder to your camcorder. Deleting images You can create and edit a Playlist (p. 51). Insert a...
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... desired scene in the AVCHD format. z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on all DVD devices. Playing a disc on your camcorder in a DVD device, there is installed...AVCHD format in advance, then select on a computer if a DVD playback application is a risk that support subtitles can play a disc recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality You can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 69). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition...
... desired scene in the AVCHD format. z Tips • For details on operations and procedures, see the "First Step Guide" on all DVD devices. Playing a disc on your camcorder in a DVD device, there is installed...AVCHD format in advance, then select on a computer if a DVD playback application is a risk that support subtitles can play a disc recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality You can display the recording date and time where the subtitles normally appear (p. 69). Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition...
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... with your camcorder You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • See page 90 when you want to view as they are guaranteed, some frames may be enlarged and played in AVCHD format t Player for further detailed operations after...
... with your camcorder You can manage movies and still images by inserting the disc into the DVD drive of movies with HD (high definition) image quality. z Tips • See page 90 when you want to view as they are guaranteed, some frames may be enlarged and played in AVCHD format t Player for further detailed operations after...
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...terms of your operating environment. The software to be installed will be displayed, depending on the screen to create AVCHD format discs ...Microsoft DirectX 9.0c - After you install the software, a shortcut icon for handling movies 8 After the computer restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of the license agreement] if you do not need to your camcorder...sony.net/registration/di/ 89 Sonic UDF Reader - The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on disconnecting the USB cable. z Tips • See "First Step Guide...
...terms of your operating environment. The software to be installed will be displayed, depending on the screen to create AVCHD format discs ...Microsoft DirectX 9.0c - After you install the software, a shortcut icon for handling movies 8 After the computer restarts, remove the CD-ROM from the disc drive of the license agreement] if you do not need to your camcorder...sony.net/registration/di/ 89 Sonic UDF Reader - The short-cut icons, such as [ ] (Picture Motion Browser), appear on disconnecting the USB cable. z Tips • See "First Step Guide...
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... to on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to "First Step Guide" for Windows XP), [Sony Picture Utility], [First Step Guide], your computer. This describes basic operations, from the [FirstStepGuide] folder on your camcorder and computer and making setting. System requirements To copy still images from the "Memory Stick Duo...
... to on the CD-ROM, and then double-click [Index.html]. • Refer to "First Step Guide" for Windows XP), [Sony Picture Utility], [First Step Guide], your computer. This describes basic operations, from the [FirstStepGuide] folder on your camcorder and computer and making setting. System requirements To copy still images from the "Memory Stick Duo...
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... DVD-RW/DVD+RW before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. Remaining battery time will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up , and insert it in your camcorder... a rough guide only. • The E mark that case, do one . • Each battery's life is governed by Sony, and is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder or remove the battery pack. The battery pack is an international standard for the xvYCC standard proposed by storage, operating and environmental ...
... DVD-RW/DVD+RW before making the actual recording. • Do not expose the battery pack to water. Remaining battery time will not be restored if it is used in high temperatures for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up , and insert it in your camcorder... a rough guide only. • The E mark that case, do one . • Each battery's life is governed by Sony, and is complete, disconnect the cable from your camcorder or remove the battery pack. The battery pack is an international standard for the xvYCC standard proposed by storage, operating and environmental ...