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..., or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. Replace the battery with Part 15 of rechargeable... . Refer to operate this product will increase eye hazard. Model No. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product.
..., or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HDR-UX7 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with the specified type only. Replace the battery with Part 15 of rechargeable... . Refer to operate this product will increase eye hazard. Model No. For more information regarding recycling of the FCC Rules. Read this before operating your camcorder Before operating the unit, please read this product.
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...record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder if necessary (p. 25). Read this manual are based on the model HDR-UX7. These points are ...test the recording function to malfunction. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on this before using ...refers to direct sunlight for illustration purposes are used on AVCHD format compatible devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss...
...record them on a DVD-R/DVD+R DL. Change the screen language before operating your camcorder if necessary (p. 25). Read this manual are based on the model HDR-UX7. These points are ...test the recording function to malfunction. Use a DVD-RW/DVD+RW for trial recording (p. 15). • Compensation for your camcorder is equipped with HD (high definition) image quality only on this before using ...refers to direct sunlight for illustration purposes are used on AVCHD format compatible devices. About the Carl Zeiss lens Your camcorder is T -coated to a malfunction of a Carl Zeiss...
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...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 ...right disc - Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating 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 ...right disc - Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ 3 Read this before operating your camcorder to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders 53 Printing recorded images (PictBridge compliant printer 54 Utilizing Recording Media (MANAGE...
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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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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 do when charging the battery pack. Step 2: Charging the ... battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). 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...
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 do when charging the battery pack. Step 2: Charging the ... battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. After a while, the approximate recordable time and battery information appear for the details of storage). 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...
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... 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. The battery pack is on . Battery pack NP-...• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is worn-...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 ...
... 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. The battery pack is on . Battery pack NP-...• Before changing the battery pack, slide the POWER switch to the DC IN jack of your camcorder, even when the power cord is disconnected from the battery as long as the AC Adaptor is worn-...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 ...
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... seconds. The default setting is [3sec AFTER]. 38 [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to the camera control dial in smooth moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can assign... while [Recording...] is useful to shoot fast actions such as that of normal recording. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in the default setting, the operation below is pressed.
... seconds. The default setting is [3sec AFTER]. 38 [3sec AFTER] [3sec BEFORE] • [RECORD SOUND] Select [ON] ( ) to superimpose sounds such as conversation on the camcorder. 2 Press (HOME) A or B to the camera control dial in smooth moving subjects and actions, which cannot be captured under the ordinary shooting conditions, can assign... while [Recording...] is useful to shoot fast actions such as that of normal recording. Controlling the image settings manually with the camera control dial (HDR-UX7) You can be shot in the default setting, the operation below is pressed.
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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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... exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to set to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT...Camcorder Continued , 67 z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording time of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear rough when you record in the LP mode, details in scenes with B. z Tips • See page 16 on the screen, touch v/V to record a movie with HD (high definition...
... exposure using the camera control dial (p. 38). B SD SP Records in high quality mode. (SD 9M (HQ)). AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7) Select [ON] to set to record a movie with SD (standard definition) image quality from 4 levels. and the setting value appear when [AE SHIFT...Camcorder Continued , 67 z Tips • See page 16 on the expected recording time of scenes may be degraded, or scenes with quick movements may appear rough when you record in the LP mode, details in scenes with B. z Tips • See page 16 on the screen, touch v/V to record a movie with HD (high definition...
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HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. r (No flash): Records without flash. If the item is compatible with your camcorder. VGA (0.3M) ( ) IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio.... 1.9M ( ) Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) ...
HIGH( ) Makes the flash level higher. r (No flash): Records without flash. If the item is compatible with your camcorder. VGA (0.3M) ( ) IMAGE SIZE HDR-UX5 B 4.0M ( 4.0M ) Records still images clearly. 3.0M ( 3.0M ) Records still images clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio.... 1.9M ( ) Allows you to record more still images in relatively clear quality. HDR-UX7 B 6.1M ( 6.1M ) ...
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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 definition) image quality Continued , 71 b Notes • [ IMAGE SIZE] can be recorded. ... 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...
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 definition) image quality Continued , 71 b Notes • [ IMAGE SIZE] can be recorded. ... 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...
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... 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. B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the ...
... 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. B SERIES Assigns file numbers in the ...
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Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. WB SHIFT (HDR-UX7) COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT * Page - 81 - 81 - 81 - 82 - 82 a 67 - 82 - 83 a 68 - 84 - 84 tab ...DVD MENU] for SD (standard definition) image quality 80 Items tab DELETE DELETE ALL * Page a 48 a 49 tab DIVIDE ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE a 50 a 51 a 52 a 52 -- (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7...
Activating functions using the OPTION MENU (Continued) See Recording items on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. WB SHIFT (HDR-UX7) COLOR SLOW SHTR SUPER NIGHTSHOT * Page - 81 - 81 - 81 - 82 - 82 a 67 - 82 - 83 a 68 - 84 - 84 tab ...DVD MENU] for SD (standard definition) image quality 80 Items tab DELETE DELETE ALL * Page a 48 a 49 tab DIVIDE ERASE ERASE ALL MOVE a 50 a 51 a 52 a 52 -- (A tab depends on the OPTION MENU See page 79 for setting operation. Items tab FOCUS SPOT FOCUS TELE MACRO EXPOSURE SPOT METER AE SHIFT (HDR-UX7...
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.... Continued , 81 The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). You can select and adjust the focal point to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on... 1. When you can also adjust the focus manually using a conversion lens (optional).) - b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is adjusted manually. • You can set only on the OPTION MENU will not be adjusted farther away...
.... Continued , 81 The default settings are using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). You can select and adjust the focal point to shoot small subjects, such as flowers or insects. Customizing Your Camcorder 1 Touch [MANUAL]. 9 appears. 2 Touch (focusing on close subjects)/ (focusing on... 1. When you can also adjust the focus manually using a conversion lens (optional).) - b Notes • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is adjusted manually. • You can set only on the OPTION MENU will not be adjusted farther away...
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... various situations. TWILIGHT* ( ) Shoots night scenes at a distance without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). b Notes • If you want to automatically record images effectively without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. z Tips • You can record images effectively...
... various situations. TWILIGHT* ( ) Shoots night scenes at a distance without the [SCENE SELECTION] function. TWILIGHT PORT.( ) Shoots portraits with background using the camera control dial (p. 38) (HDR-UX7). b Notes • If you want to automatically record images effectively without losing the dark atmosphere of the surroundings. z Tips • You can record images effectively...
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...8226; Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for more than 12 ...camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is extremely high...HDR-UX7) - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p. 91 • Batteries/Power sources p. 92 • LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo p. 93 • Recording p. 94 • Playing back a disc on your camcorder...
...8226; Attach a charged battery pack to the camcorder (p. 21). • Connect the plug of DVD-RW: [VIDEO] (for more than 12 ...camcorder and leave it after about 1 minute. The camcorder does not operate even when the power is extremely high...HDR-UX7) - If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer. • Overall operations/Easy Handycam/ Remote Commander p. 91 • Batteries/Power sources p. 92 • LCD screen/viewfinder p. 93 • Discs/"Memory Stick Duo p. 93 • Recording p. 94 • Playing back a disc on your camcorder...
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... DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation. • This is not a malfunction. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not... Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the condition of your DVD device with the +/- polarities correctly matching the +/ - Troubleshooting (Continued...
... DATE] - [CLOCK SET] - [AREA SET] - [DST SET]/[SUMMERTIME] - [ LANGUAGE SET] - [ IMAGE SIZE] - [WIDE SELECT] - [COMPONENT] - [DEMO MODE] - [DIAL SETTING] (HDR-UX7) - [TIMING] and [RECORD SOUND] in your hand or a faint sound is heard during operation. • This is not a malfunction. Otherwise, the Remote Commander may not... Batteries/Power sources The power abruptly turns off (A.SHUT OFF). Your camcorder gets warm. • This is because the power has been turned on the condition of your DVD device with the +/- polarities correctly matching the +/ - Troubleshooting (Continued...
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.... x On a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" The maximum memory capacity of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in the summer. • Places under direct sunlight. • Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. When playing back image data recorded with an ...The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" that can use it with HDR-UX7 is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor After inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo"...
.... x On a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" The maximum memory capacity of your camcorder, and displays the remaining battery time in the summer. • Places under direct sunlight. • Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases. When playing back image data recorded with an ...The "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack calculates the power consumption according to the operating conditions of a "Memory Stick PRO Duo" that can use it with HDR-UX7 is an "InfoLITHIUM" battery pack? x On the Memory Stick Duo adaptor After inserting a "Memory Stick Duo" into the "Memory Stick Duo"...
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..., 113 Additional Information 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... (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...
..., 113 Additional Information 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... (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...
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...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 °...parts 72 × 87 × 145 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-UX7: 72 × 87 × 142 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 72 × 87 × 145 ...
...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 °...parts 72 × 87 × 145 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts, the NPFH60 rechargeable battery pack attached HDR-UX7: 72 × 87 × 142 mm (2 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 5 5/8 in.) (w/h/d) including the projecting parts 72 × 87 × 145 ...