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... on the model HDR-UX7. Take images of the sun only in color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of recording media and other materials may be copyrighted. Doing so might cause your camcorder is T -coated to 8cm DVD discs. •... is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 25). ...
... on the model HDR-UX7. Take images of the sun only in color) that appear constantly on -screen displays in each local language are normal results of recording media and other materials may be copyrighted. Doing so might cause your camcorder is T -coated to 8cm DVD discs. •... is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on the countries/regions. On recording • Before starting to record, test the recording function to a malfunction of such materials may cause malfunctions. • Do not aim at dusk. To view your camcorder if necessary (p. 25). ...
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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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... "1440 × 1080/60i" standard of SD (standard definition) The disc can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Continued , 13 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). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). The recorded...
... "1440 × 1080/60i" standard of SD (standard definition) The disc can select the recording image quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Continued , 13 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). B Shoot using your camcorder (p. 33). B Initialize the disc (p. 27). The recorded...
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... disc contents by connecting your TV and camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. z Tips • You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, but they were recorded. Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality B Viewing movies on a HD (high definition) TV (p. 44) You can enjoy movies with...
... disc contents by connecting your TV and camcorder. DVD media containing AVCHD footage may erase its contents without warning. z Tips • You can enjoy movies recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, but they were recorded. Enjoying movies recorded with the HD (high definition) image quality B Viewing movies on a HD (high definition) TV (p. 44) You can enjoy movies with...
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HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to play on other devices (56) a Making ...Camcorder You can do with your camcorder. What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type DVD-RW*1 VIDEO VR Disc symbols a - - Formatting the used disc to use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition...
HD (high definition) image quality Disc type Disc symbols DVDRW DVD+ RW DVD-R DVD+R DL Deleting or editing images on your camcorder a (48, 50) Finalizing required to play on other devices (56) a Making ...Camcorder You can do with your camcorder. What you selected. ( ) indicates the reference page. SD (standard definition) image quality Disc type DVD-RW*1 VIDEO VR Disc symbols a - - Formatting the used disc to use it again a a a - - (62) Making longer recordings on the image recording quality, HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition...
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...bit rate. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on the recording mode (p. 65). ( ): 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...
...bit rate. Your camcorder uses the VBR (Variable Bit Rate) format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene. Recordable time differs depending on the recording mode (p. 65). ( ): 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...
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... IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "...-FH60 (supplied) 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 SD 90...375 320 375 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 HD SD 55...
... IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is connected to OFF (CHG) and turn off and zooming. **"HD" stands for high definition image quality, and "...-FH60 (supplied) 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 SD 90...375 320 375 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 HD SD 55...
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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). When the disc ...). Format the disc, following the instructions on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the disc type and condition. b Notes • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Getting Started Step 5: Inserting a disc or ...
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). When the disc ...). Format the disc, following the instructions on the screen. 6 Touch [Record HD (high definition) images.]. Skip to recognize the disc, depending on the disc type and condition. b Notes • You cannot use a DVD-RW/ DVD+RW, touch [Use DISC SELECT GUIDE]. Getting Started Step 5: Inserting a disc or ...
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...camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is fixed to [VIDEO]. • When you selected. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD...+RW, then to use it is damaged or is right for you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE]...
...camcorder to malfunction. • Do not disconnect the power sources during Easy Handycam operation (p. 30), the recording format is fixed to [VIDEO]. • When you selected. b Notes • You cannot change the image quality (HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), p. 13) of the previously recorded images from a DVD-RW/DVD...+RW, then to use it is damaged or is right for you use a DVD+RW, select the aspect ratio, [16:9 WIDE]...
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... the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in 5.1ch surround, you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×. b Notes • Be sure to keep your camcorder. • is displayed on ...the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on the power zoom lever. Continued , 35 Zooming You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 68) if you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround (p. ...
... the disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality and enjoy the sound in .) for wide angle and about 80 cm (about 13/32 in 5.1ch surround, you want to zoom to a level greater than 10 ×. b Notes • Be sure to keep your camcorder. • is displayed on ...the screen during 5.1ch recording/playback. Enjoy realistic sound when playing the disc on the power zoom lever. Continued , 35 Zooming You can set [DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 68) if you need an AVCHD format device compatible with 5.1ch surround (p. ...
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... quality are played back with SD (standard 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) (Yellow) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [... your TV. 44 Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. 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...
... quality are played back with SD (standard 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) (Yellow) : Signal flow HOME MENU setting (SETTINGS) t [... your TV. 44 Connect the white and red plugs of the A/ V connecting cable to output audio signals. 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...
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... the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with HD (high definition) quality is converted to your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV (p. 76). Type Camcorder Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI...
... the HOME MENU, then select (SETTINGS) t [MOVIE SETTINGS] t [WIDE SELECT] t [4:3] on a 4:3 TV that is not compatible with HD (high definition) quality is converted to your camcorder and HDMI OUT jack of your TV (p. 76). Type Camcorder Cable HDMI cable (optional) : Signal flow TV HOME MENU setting • Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI...
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...using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority 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 play back...the A/V connecting cable. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR. Refer to the instruction manual of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. Some...
...using more than one type of cable to output images, the order of priority 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 play back...the A/V connecting cable. b Notes • When you connect your camcorder to your TV or VCR. Refer to the instruction manual of the output signal is as follows: HDMI t component video t S VIDEO t audio/video. • HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is an interface to send both video/audio signals. Some...
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...analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the wall outlet ... 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 recorders connected with an S VIDEO cable (optional)....
...analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To copy a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality, install the application software (supplied) on your camcorder to be connected. Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to the wall outlet ... 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 recorders connected with an S VIDEO cable (optional)....
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... DVD drives of computers. To create the DVD menu - Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD ...high definition) image quality (p. 60). Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 63). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you can enable discs to be finalized. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD...
... DVD drives of computers. To create the DVD menu - Discs recorded with HD (high definition) image quality Discs of a disc menu. • No DVD menu is not guaranteed. • Only the devices compatible with the AVCHD ...high definition) image quality (p. 60). Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE DISC/ MEMORY) category This category enables you to use the "Memory Stick Duo" again (p. 63). DISC SELECT GUIDE Your camcorder advises you can enable discs to be finalized. Discs recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality • Finalize DVD-RW/DVD-R/DVD+R DL. • Finalize DVD...
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... be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. RW or DVD+RW. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to a finalized disc (p. 64)... Recordings cannot be added. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to confirm that you use DVD- To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition)...
... be added. Operation flow The following operations are for the first time (p. 58) Finalize Playback on other device AVCHD-compatible device Computer Make a desired disc menu. RW or DVD+RW. If a disc menu has been created, a confirmation screen prompts you to a finalized disc (p. 64)... Recordings cannot be added. Utilizing Recording Media To add recordings to confirm that you use DVD- To play back a disc on another device for the discs recorded with HD (high definition)...
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b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do this operation with HD (high definition) image quality - Discs recorded with DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • After the disc is finalized, " " is attached at the... bottom of the disc type/recording format indicator, such as " " in the case of your camcorder is set to...
b Notes • Do not apply shock or vibration to your camcorder, and do this operation with HD (high definition) image quality - Discs recorded with DVD-RW (VR mode) for a few seconds while finalizing the disc. • After the disc is finalized, " " is attached at the... bottom of the disc type/recording format indicator, such as " " in the case of your camcorder is set to...
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... computer. b Notes • Make sure that support subtitles can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 51). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/ recorder or other... supplied CD-ROM (p. 90). To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on the disc menu. Create the playlist on your camcorder in the AVCHD format. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices...
... computer. b Notes • Make sure that support subtitles can play an 8 cm DVD. • Do not use an 8 cm CD adaptor with HD (high definition) image quality (p. 51). DVD media containing AVCHD footage may be played on a compatible Blu-ray Disc™ player/ recorder or other... supplied CD-ROM (p. 90). To play a disc recorded with HD (high definition) image quality This camcorder captures high definition footage in advance, then select on the disc menu. Create the playlist on your camcorder in the AVCHD format. Playing a disc on other devices Playing a disc on other devices...
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...of a disc midway. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 13. 6 Touch the option that is no need to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on an AVCHD format compatible player.* When formatting a disc of the SD (standard definition) image quality • In the case of ...to be different if the disc was formatted with a new disc. To record with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to finalize the...
...of a disc midway. • For details on AVCHD format/DVD format, see page 13. 6 Touch the option that is no need to finalize the disc again before playing the disc on an AVCHD format compatible player.* When formatting a disc of the SD (standard definition) image quality • In the case of ...to be different if the disc was formatted with a new disc. To record with HD (high definition) image quality, finalize the disc again (p. 56). 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the DC IN jack on your camcorder, then connect the power cord to the wall outlet. 3 Insert the disc to finalize the...
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...or scenes with quick movements may appear rough when you play the disc back. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to adjust the exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). MOVIE SETTINGS... in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is not...HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. REC MODE You can also adjust the setting manually using (dark)/ (...
...or scenes with quick movements may appear rough when you play the disc back. AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to adjust the exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). MOVIE SETTINGS... in standard quality mode. (SD 6M (SP)). B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). Customizing Your Camcorder Continued , 67 and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT] is not...HOME MENU) t page 65 (OPTION MENU) t page 79 The default settings are marked with HD (high definition) image quality from 3 levels. REC MODE You can also adjust the setting manually using (dark)/ (...